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Raserys posted:After all, my grandfather, the first senator in our family always said the truth was in the middle! Relax, fellow sir, and pay no mind to the sir from Unitas. He does not get invited to parties for a reason, I'm afraid. I believe you will find that it is very hard indeed to dishonor yourself in the Koumenian Senate. There is a reason that the Senate has an official non-voting Senate chair for a representative of the canine community to the Empire. Greetings, Gentle Senator Scruffles XVII! How do you find the day? Yes, I'm having trouble adjusting to the menagerie myself. Would you care for a cup of chai?
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Mar 11, 2014 17:35
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##Vote New Byzantines
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Mar 11, 2014 17:59
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 ##Vote Hellenistic Restoration ##Vote Phanariotes Have we ever considered getting a faction up and running for the conversion to the original Hellenic faith? I mean we already have senators pining to throw down their lot with Muhammad, so why not? ThatBasqueGuy fucked around with this message at 23:40 on Mar 11, 2014 |
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Mar 11, 2014 20:14
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ThatBasqueGuy posted:Have we ever considered getting a faction up and running for the conversion to the original Hellenic faith? I mean we already have senators pining to throw down their lot with Muhammad, so why not?  By the blessed Theotokos, no! We have enough problems as it is with the heathens and heretics without dredging the Pagans back from where Constantine buried them!
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Mar 11, 2014 20:17
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There aren't any living Hellenic characters to convert our heirs, anyway.
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Mar 11, 2014 20:22
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 ##Vote Old Romans ##Vote Phanariotes
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Mar 11, 2014 20:25
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##Vote New Byzantines
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Mar 11, 2014 22:02
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ThatBasqueGuy posted:
Actually, I have been thinking about exactly that for a while, so why not now, now that you mention it. Hellenistic Restoration Hi people, we in the Hellenist party aren't that many right now or that well known but we got a lot of other things to make up for it. We are committed to philosophy and shagging thinks. Yea, philosophy because ancient Greece is where did philosophy and science when everyone else was wacking each other with clubs. Thus we got a lot of influence from The Phanariotes, tough some of us take to the spartan creed and is inf favour of The New Marians and all that military poo poo. And by us I currently mean me, as currently only active member in the faction. As for shagging stuff, we are a pretty open about that stuff. The ancient greeks loved shagging stuff and so do we. I mean, our Zeus shagged women as swan, he won't judge whatever tickle your toga. But here is our main selling point in two words; Sacred prostitution. Being shagged is a sacred duty of our priestess, and guess who gets the temples in our religion? You think merchants are better vassals than douxes? Well, imagine them being replaced by nubile maidens whose faith dictates they need to shag you. Can it get any better? Now functionally, this means we are proponents of having as many female tempel vasals while we are Hellenistic and encuraging our dear leader to get around as much as possible and make as many a children they can to marry of to important families where they can inherit stuff. Taking over the world one shag at the time. Vote Hellenistic Restoration - Because the world isn't gonna shag itself.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:08
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Hostergaard posted:Actually, I have been thinking about exactly that for a while, so why not now, now that you mention it.  Steppes and Republics I'm.... not sure how to respond to this.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:21
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Blackunknown posted:
Not acknowledging it would be a start. Maybe if we just move on, it will end up being a fringe party that will just sit there on its own, occasionally producing an entertaining speech, but having no real power as far as legislation and planning goes. I'd much rather those Centrists gain some more traction. That senator seems like a rather nice fellow.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:23
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TheMcD posted:
Steppes and Republics Were... you... making a jab at my party? I mean we are not the biggest party but we bring prime issues to the table. But yes that Centrist fellow seems like a well enough sort. A little rough around the edges but he shows promise.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:28
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Blackunknown posted:
Hmm...no, no I'm not incredibly drunk. I'm not sure how to respond either. Are there even any Hellenistic peoples left in the world?
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Mar 11, 2014 22:30
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 This new "party" is an outrage! How can anyone as blessed as an Imperial Senator turn to such depravity?! I demand that they, along with those filthy moon-worshippers, be outlawed and executed for crimes against God! Throw those drat schismatics and loan-sharks in the fire too.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:32
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Blackunknown posted:
...maybe? It wasn't intended as such, at least. Was more guided along the lines of the "one-issue-parties", with issues such as "convert to Islam", "shagging" and "more alcohol" (which really seems to be a blanket issue for all the parties anyway). Shots at the Guiding Light with that statement were very much intended, shots at the Kommnenians and Loyalists not so much. AMENDMENT: ^^^ Oh, right, couldn't forget about the one-issue-party of "man, gently caress everything that isn't Greek and Orthodox".
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Mar 11, 2014 22:33
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:
Steppes and Republics .......Why do we still allow you in the Senate hall again?
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Mar 11, 2014 22:33
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TheMcD posted:
Steppes and Republics Ah well no harm done fellow senator.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:35
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Blackunknown posted:
Why are you allowed in here, you steppe dog? My bloodline is ancient and pure! Your grandfather was a murdering raider, and now that your people have been given the chance to be uplifted what do you do? You exemplify all that the conquered shouldn't do! You continue to cling to your barbarous ways, and fake communion with the Orthodox faith! I have spoken with honest Roman merchants who have seen your sky-alters! What have steppe people ever done worth hearing about? What glorious tradition needs defending? We Romans have centuries of tradition that you could be a part of, if only you would reject your lesser and base ancestors!
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Mar 11, 2014 22:43
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Hostergaard posted:Actually, I have been thinking about exactly that for a while, so why not now, now that you mention it.  On one hand, you are a despicable heathen that should be run through with wooden spikes after being publically castrated or quitely removed, depending on how the general consensus goes at the next meet of, the senate of course. On the other hand, I and the rest of the Komnenian faction are fond of shagging and while the Komneninan dynasty is Divinely Inspired, the idea of them being literal gods does have a certain appeal... Lord Cyrahzax posted:
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Mar 11, 2014 22:50
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:
Steppes and Republics Says the man whose party was called barbarians by our Glorious Empress.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:50
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:
You will have your comeuppance when you reach the seven doors of Jahannam and pay for your sins eternally. 
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Mar 11, 2014 22:51
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Are there any Norse left? We may as well just start worshiping Odin if people are contemplating Zeus.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:52
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Lord Windy posted:
Steppes and Republics Their boat-making knowledge could come in hand when used in conjunction with Greek Fire. ooc: I'm acutally surprised that no one has made a Varangian party yet. Or a Jewish party for that matter.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:56
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Blackunknown posted:
The Empress saves face for the accursed New Byzantines. Did you notice who got Venice? Greek merchants, one of my nephews among them.
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Mar 11, 2014 22:57
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As plainly ridiculous as this Hellenistic party is, there are still some triumphs of the age of antiquity that might be worthy of remembrance and perhaps even revival. What I'm saying is that we should conquer Alexandria. Though the library may well be burned, it would be a perfect symbolic effort to demonstrate to all god fearing Christians that we are a nation of learning and refinement.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:00
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:
Steppes and Republics I take no issue with Greek merchants as I have previously stated. A merchant is a merchant. All gold is the same, no matter where it comes from. And I sincerly doubt the Empress would have to save face for any reason whatsoever.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:01
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Blackunknown posted:
 The People I am no party. I am but one man who speaks for the people of our glorious empire. We're tired of fighting your silly wars. Tired of being forced to fight our brethren when one of the POWER TO THE PEOPLE! END THE SENATE!
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Mar 11, 2014 23:04
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Meinberg posted:
Perhaps we should build a new Great Library in rememberance of the old Alexandrian one in Constantinople. We could stock it with many kinds of books bought from all over Europa and the East. I would gladly donate some of my Arabic and Steppe text to such a Library.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:06
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JGBeagle posted:
 Despite what that other fellow who apparently wants to bring back the Leave this place forthwith, or face the annoyance of Consul Scruffles.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:24
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Hostergaard posted:Actually, I have been thinking about exactly that for a while, so why not now, now that you mention it.  Wow, what a... Er... Unique idea! You know, my father always kept a statue of Athena in the center of our home, my grandfather always hated it, but I think it's very pretty! I'm sure you have some great plans for the future, and we in the Centrists will gladly work on compromises with you! Um, by we, I mean me.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:25
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JGBeagle posted:
What's the point of abolishing a deliberative body that has no binding authority anyway? People wonder why my party just gets drunk and makes up lewd songs about ducks instead of proposing legislation, but it's just because we're the only ones who know the score. We exist, all of us, to make silly speeches and provide a rubber stamp for what the Empress is going to do anyway. No more, no less. You could round us all up and feed us to lions and the Imperial state would go on exactly as it had before, save for the fact that the Empress would get slightly less drunken fan mail (sorry again, Your Majesty, I've asked my servants to start hiding my pens). Now, if you rabble rousers were to challenge The Empress I'd oppose you with every fiber of my being, but the senate? Don't make me laugh.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:27
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##Vote Guiding Light The tutors my father hired have made some extremely convincing arguments I think my fellow senators should hear..... The light Of God will shine upon the empress, Insh'allah!
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Mar 11, 2014 23:31
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JGBeagle posted:
I may be willing to form an alliance with you. By "people of the empire" you mean Greeks, yes?
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Mar 11, 2014 23:31
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Raserys posted:
Steppes and Republics Ha!! Look at this boy, such an agreeable fellow. You have a bright future in the senate son.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:31
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Duckbag posted:
The People The Empress takes orders from you, not the people she actually governs. She gives power to people who want nothing more than her crown. Does the farmer want to rule the Empire? No, he just wants what's best for his crops. There are plenty of people in this Empire that are ignored just because they don't want to go fight the Turks for a bunch of useless land. Am I ever going to Bulgaria? No, because I have more pressing matters to attend to like what the people want. POWER TO THE PEOPLE! END THE SENATE!
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Mar 11, 2014 23:32
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:
Steppes and Republics I believe you fail to understand his END THE SENATE! ideology, as you are of the Senate I doubt he would ally with you.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:34
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Blackunknown posted:
Well, I am a person. I'm not really a fan of the current Senate anyway.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:37
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Blackunknown posted:
I'm a real senator! 
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Mar 11, 2014 23:39
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:
Steppes and Republics (sighs) Dealing with you is more of a Headache then those Somalian Merchants. Ah that reminds me, senators of Guiding Light I recently came upon a box of... am I saying this right?.... Kow..rans?.. by trading with Somalian merchants. If you could take these to be handed out by those who would want these I'd be entirely grateful.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:47
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:
I will not sit here and have the honour of one of the faithful besmirched in this hallowed chamber. How dare you impugn this senator's commitment to the true Orthodoxy? 'In him there is no Jew nor Greek, Slave nor free'! It was the true and inspired word when Paul wrote it to the Galatians, and it remains the true and inspired word today! The representative from Steppes and Republics has said and done nothing that could cast doubt upon his orthodox virtues, and I for one stand with him, and ask my fellow Milvians to do likewise. An attack on one Orthodox believer is an attack on all.
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Mar 11, 2014 23:49
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