It's ok. I made a mistake, I fucked up. I deserve to have to account for my actions, and I will do so. I will answer Durnia and Taco's questions, and this will be my formal statement on the matter, full and truthful.
My invovlement, up until two hours prior to the invasion, was actually arguing against it. I presented every counter argument imaginable. In the end, I lent my support for the following reasons, in no particular order.
1)I supported the idea of bringing a more democratic government to TRR, or at least giving the people a choice as to what they wanted. If that proved to be Kandarin, so be it, but I at least wanted them to have a say.
2) Nationstates, though I do not agree that it as dying, as some say, but is in a severe slump. Major events are few and far between, and often very mild in comparison to stories I've heard of past events. With us being in the middle of summer, a slow period in a game which has become alot slower than it used to be, I hoped that a dramatic and significant action, such as this, would help the game as a whole, by generating renewed activity.
3) It became apparent that this invasion was probably going to go on whether I supported it or not. I believe that if you're going to do something crazy, at least try to minimize the damage. I hoped that by my participation, I could help influence events into a more favorable outcome, both in terms of the invasion, and most of all, in regard to the aftermath vis a vis the populace here at home.
I wrote the public address, I took part in the ejections. I sat nervously waiting. We knew that not everyone would be thrilled by this, some backlash was expected, of course. But nothing along these lines was expected. I
now realise that it was a mistake of very high caliber NS wise. And has done great harm to a region I helped create, and dearly love.
To the people of Taijitu, I offer a heartfelt apology, and a promise on my honour that I shall never partake in any such action again.
Now, with regard to this election, some have said I should probably back out, that I now have no chance of winning. There may be truth to that, but I will not back out of this race. The reasons for this are as follows.
1) I still feel that I have the experience and, in spite of recent actions, the judgement to direct this region to where it needs to be.
2) My ideas and aims for the coming term have not changed, and are still *exactly* as outlined here (meaning no OMGINVASIONZ!!!!1111)
3) I have had my share in NS of cleaning up other people's messes, and it's not fun. I helped make this mess, and I want to be the one that has to clean it up. My experience can help in the matter, and to me, it's the honourable thing to do, and will be my way of trying to atone for my mistakes.
As for TRR, a full apology has been offered to and graciously accepted by Kandarin, the former and once again Delegate of TRR. Using that as a foundation, I plan to try to do all within my ability to establish good and stable relations based on benevolence, and eventually, hopefully, trust.
With regard to the rest of the NS world, I plan on rebuilding our good inter-regional standing the same way we got it in the first place, by accepting all players, from all regions, to come here and have fun, socialise, or get involved in our community, and by reaching out to all regions in honesty and friendship.
I would like to thank those who have supported me during the last couple of days, and have indicated their intent to still place their trust in me for stewardship of this still great, still amazing region.
