Thank you. I hope to at least alleviate the issue and mass media is always a good way to get my message across. But it is very disheartening that there are people in this galaxy that seem to want to tear it apart when it's already nothing but scraps.

And I will heed your advice. Not sure why, but I have a nagging feeling that I should.

Great minds dress alike.

That's a 'no,' then? Ah well, it was worth a try. I don't see a lot of cheering from the masses on my end but I suppose you would understand the ebb and flow of the Gallente populace more than I.

Yeah, I was thinking about what you said when I saw that advertisement.

It's completely disgusting. It's so hard to say "I am Gallente" with pride if this is what being Gallente means these days.

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And that nightmare scenario would leave no side as the victor, be it Caldari Military, Gallente Military or Civilians of any allegiance.

I had intended my t-shirt comment as a jibe at the Federation, and perhaps an angry and poor joke as well.

And then someone takes it up as a good idea?

I am surprised at the depths some folks will go to.

One person, and a capsuleer to boot. Whom, I might add, has been ridiculed and chastised by other Gallente.

As I stated originally, don't let a single person speak for the populace. Only a fool does.

The belittlement and generalization of even our enemies is hardly an honorable profession. While the capsuleer selling t-shirts is disgusting, I know a number of honorable and righteous among the Federation who show how unequivocally foolish such poor rationalizations go. There is no honor in mudslinging.

It always seems that you come in at the right time to say just the right thing.

But yes, be it Gallente or Caldari, the actions of a few must never define the whole. It seems that our concept of a majority rule (in voting at least) and your concepts of a greater good seem to work well together in this case. Our two societies aren't as different as you might think, it's a shame conflict began between our two nations. As capsuleers we can either make it worse, or make peace. I hope for the latter.

Kind but undeserved words, there are at least a few who will fervently disagree with that notion.

The conflict between our people is not in the intent of our systems but cultural refusal of each others chosen path. The Caldari and Gallente stride down different road which led us to very different beliefs in how things should be done and often violent clash's when our paths intersect. Our existence [the Caldari] was forged through hardship, self sacrifice and survival of the whole at the expense of the few. The great good of the whole often means sacrifice.

I believe in the cause of peace, and I will continue to strive to insure that we reach it some day. The world I live in today is not the world I want for my daughter.

i dont wish to post myslf, but one thing that have stuck me is... who gains to destabilice the State and the Gallante, to keep them at each other throats. So what Empire have the resources etc to do this, The Amarr, imply couse it will drive the State to being more dependent of the Amarr, and it will Keep the Gallantes eyes fixed on the State... maybe its a way for the Amarr to be able to escalate things egainst the Republic ? ... well its a thought and i haveno proof, just my logics and reasoning

It is addressed to Federation citizens "in this thread" because that is who I am addressing with the point. It really isn't that hard to understand.

Nothing lasts

Your point is to accuse those of us who happened to read along of being involved? Perhaps we could take this from the top, as your explanations seem to me to be making things less clear.

One person, and a capsuleer to boot. Whom, I might add, has been ridiculed and chastised by other Gallente.

As I stated originally, don't let a single person speak for the populace. Only a fool does.

Much less an obvious Caldari plant. The capsuleer in question is a graduate of the State War Academy and has been in the FDU for barely 24 hours. I suppose I forgot to mention earlier when a certain foolish journalist was bloviating about the Militia that half of the pilots in it are renowned to be enemy infiltrators, who's actions should be suspect at all times.

Are you trying to discredit the FDU?

With all due respect monsieur, the militias are composed of capsuleers. While some of us have the loyalty, conviction, dedication, sense of duty and discipline to perform as a functional military arm, many of us are mercenaries out for the greatest advantage in either ISK, resources, kills or even bragging rights. Even worse, some outright use the militias as a shield for blatant acts as marauders and pirates. I learned most of that in grad school, and it isn't hard to verify when one looks at the activity of the militias.

It is wise to judge the militias not as a whole, but as separate parts within the whole. Some individuals, corporations and alliances are worthy of praise for their efforts and dedication while others deserve naught but ridicule and spite.