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Merge notice This alliance merged to become part of the Viridian Entente. Merger occurred on/around June 3rd, 2015 More info is available here. |
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| GOP Motto: "Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations—entangling alliances with none." |
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| Team Color |  Green |
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| Founder(s) | Rooman33 | ||
| Founded | January 30th 2009 | ||
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| Green Senate | None (formerly Rooman33 of Rooland) | ||
| International relations | (Viridian protectorate) | ||
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The Green Old Party is a soft neutral alliance in the Green Trading Sphere. It is an alliance that is aimed at real life conservatives; though there are liberals, and many different variations of conservative beliefs represented within the GOP membership. The GOP was founded in late January 2009 by Rooman33; he and the half dozen or so earliest GOP members left the CCC because of ideological differences, and decided to form the GOP. Friends from the Greenland Republic also joined to help form the alliance.
Brief History[]
The GOP was founded on January 30, 2009. In the next three days, the founding members set up the government, charter, DoN, and DoS. Also in this time period the first triumvirate was temporarily appointed by Rooman33. On February 1, 2009 the official Declaration of Existence was made on the OWF. On 11 March 2009 the GOP had it's first elections and re-elected the previously appointed triumvirate.
In July 2009, along with other prominent neutral alliances, all members of the Green Old Party were sent a recruitment message from the New Sith Order. The GOP's response was one of outrage, prompting the then Triumvirs of Military Affairs and Foreign Affairs, Rooman33 and Rekh127 respectively, to resolve to find a resolution to the controversy. After long talks on IRC, the NSO apologized to GOP members on the GOP forums, publicly on the CyberNations forums and the GOP announced a Statement of Reconciliation and Unofficial Friendship between the two alliances.
In September 2013 Mushqaeda declared war on The Democratic Order simply because of its neutrality. In response the GOP invoked its "Don't Tread On Me Doctrine", which states that GOP reserves the right to combat any unjustified attacks on neutrality, and declared war on Mushqaeda.
In June 2015, the membership voted to merge into their longtime protectors in the Viridian Entente. The AA remains protected by VE.
Election History[]
Interim Triumvirate[]
When the GOP was first formed, an interim Triumvirate was appointed by the GOP's founder (Rooman33) for a period of one month, after which the first elections would take place. The appointees were:
| Triumvirate | Appointee |
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| Triumvir of Internal Affairs | Samwise |
| Triumvir of Foreign Affairs | Rekh127 |
| Triumvir of Military Affairs | Rooman33 |
First Triumvirate Elections[]
The GOP's first elections took place one month after the interim Triumvirate were appointed on, the election process began on 1 March 2009 - all three Triumvirate positions were up for election. As per GOP law, elections took place over a period of 9 days; for the first 3 days nominations were made for each office, with those receiving 3 seconds and those who accepted their nomination becoming official candidates; for the next 3 days the candidates put forward their platforms for their respective offices; during the final 3 days voting took place. The winners were:
- Triumvir of Internal Affairs - Samwise
- Triumvir of Foreign Affairs - Rekh127
- Triumvir of Military Affairs - Rooman33
| Triumvir of Internal Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britishdude | 3 | 15.79% | |
| Samwise | 14 | 73.68% | |
| Abstain | 2 | 10.53% | |
| Triumvir of Foreign Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtype | 5 | 26.32% | |
| Rekh127 | 12 | 63.16% | |
| Abstain | 2 | 10.53% | |
| Triumvir of Military Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooman33 | 13 | 68.42% | |
| Abstain | 6 | 31.58% | |
Second Triumvir of Foreign Affairs Election[]
Following the resignation of Rekh127 on 23 August 2009, the GOP's second Triumvir of Foreign Affairs election process took place. The winner was Sun WuKong.
| Triumvir of Foreign Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| Sun WuKong | 18 | 81.82% | |
| Abstain | 4 | 18.18% | |
Third Triumvir of Foreign Affairs Election[]
Following SunWuKong's resignation as ToFA and from the GOP on 23 September 2009, the GOP's third Triumvir of Foreign Affairs election process took place. JDMCBOGGS, Roomand33 and willij were all nominated and all became candidates for the ballot paper. During the voting process JDMCBOGGS and Rooman33 withdrew from the race - therefore willij was the winner.
| Triumvir of Foreign Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| willij | 7 | 18.92% | |
| Abstain | 0 | 18.18% | |
Second Triumvir of Military Affairs Election[]
Rooman33 announced his retirement as Triumvir of Military Affairs on 10 February 2010, following this the election process began. Earl of Emyn Arnen was the winner.
| Triumvir of Military Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| Doitfojesus | 12 | 33.33% | |
| Earl of Emyn Arnen | 22 | 61.11% | |
| Abstain | 2 | 5.56% | |
Fourth Triumvir of Foreign Affairs Election[]
willj stepped down as Triumvir of Foreign Affairs on 31 May 2010, following this the election process began. Rooman33 was the winner.
| Triumvir of Foreign Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| Rooman33 | 10 | 83.33% | |
| Abstain | 2 | 16.67% | |
Second Triumvir of Internal Affairs Election[]
Following the resignation of Samwise as Triumvir of Internal Affairs on 5 July 2010, the election process for the new ToIA began. This election saw the GOP's first ever run off vote after Al Gore and Prince Roger drew in a very close race. Rekh127 was eliminated and a run off vote between the remaining candidates took place. This election was also significant because it saw the first use of the options Abstain and None of the Above - this followed discussions that took place following the previous election (for ToFA). The ultimate winner of this election was Prince Roger
| Triumvir of Internal Affairs - Round 1 | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| Al Gore | 10 | 34.48% | |
| Prince Roger | 10 | 34.48% | |
| Rekh127 | 9 | 31.03% | |
| None of the Above | 0 | 0% | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0% | |
| Triumvir of Internal Affairs - Round 2 | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| Al Gore | 9 | 29.03% | |
| Prince Roger | 22 | 70.97% | |
| None of the Above | 0 | 0% | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0% | |
Third Triumvir of Internal Affairs Election[]
Following the deletion of Prince Roger's nation (due to RL issues which have no need for explanation here) on 6 October 2010, the GOP's third Triumvir of Internal Affairs election process took place. queenlard was the winner.
| Triumvir of Internal Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| Al Gore | 11 | 44.00% | |
| queenlard | 13 | 52.00% | |
| None of the Above | 0 | 0% | |
| Abstain | 1 | 4.00% | |
Fourth Triumvir of Internal Affairs Election[]
Following the deletion of queenlard's nation on 1 April 2012, the GOP's fourthTriumvir of Internal Affairs election process took place. Samwise was the winner.
| Triumvir of Internal Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| CVTWayne | 4 | 23.53% | |
| Samwise | 11 | 64.71% | |
| None of the Above | 1 | 5.88% | |
| Abstain | 1 | 5.88% | |
2014 Triumvirate Elections[]
In late 2013, after years of service to the GOP, Triumvirs Earl of Emyn Arnen and Rooman33 decided it was time to step down and enjoy a well deserved retirement. Samwise also stepped down as Triumvir of Internal Affairs, so all 3 Triumvir positions were up for election. The winners were:
- Triumvir of Internal Affairs - CVTWayne
- Triumvir of Foreign Affairs - Samwise
- Triumvir of Military Affairs - willij
| Triumvir of Internal Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| CVTWayne | 6 | 85.71% | |
| None of the Above | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Abstain | 1 | 14.29% | |
| Triumvir of Foreign Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| Samwise | 5 | 71.43% | |
| None of the Above | 1 | 14.29% | |
| Abstain | 1 | 14.29% | |
| Triumvir of Military Affairs | |||
| Candidate | Votes | Share of the Vote | |
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| willij | 6 | 85.71% | |
| None of the Above | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Abstain | 1 | 14.29% | |
Leadership History[]
Triumvir of Internal Affairs:
- Samwise (2 February 2009 - 19 July 2010)
- Prince Roger (19 July 2010 - 6 October 2010)
- queenlard (17 October 2010 - 1 April 2012)
- Samwise (19 April 2012 - 29 December 2013)
- CVTWayne (30 December 2013 - present)
Triumvir of Foreign Affairs:
- Rekh127 (2 February 2009 - 2 September 2009)
- Sun WuKong (2 September 2009 - 23 September 2009)
- Willij (4 October 2009 - 13 June 2010)
- Rooman33 (13 June 2010 - 29 December 2013)
- Samwise (30 December 2013 - present)
Triumvir of Military Affairs:
- Rooman33 (2 February 2009 - 22 February 2010)
- Earl of Emyn Arnen (22 February 2010 - 29 December 2013)
- Willij (30 December 2013 - present)
Green Old Party Documents[]
The GOP has several important and historic documents - some are public, whilst others are not.
These are the public documents:
Announcements[]
- 02/2/09: Declaration of Existence
- 03/11/09: Green Old Party's Election Results
- 04/16/09: Reiteration of GOP Neutrality (Pre-Karma War)
- 04/9/09: GOP Policy for Green Sphere Rogues & Ghosts, A Friendly Reminder
- 07/3/09: Statement of Reconciliation and Unofficial Friendship, GOP/NSO
- 07/24/09: GOP Surpasses One Million NS
- 10/10/09: GOP Leadership
- 05/05/10: Don't Tread On Me
- 06/17/10: Shining City on a Hill
- 01/30/11: Standing athwart the absurdity of treaties: The GOP turns Two Years Old
- 09/21/13: A War on Terror: GOP Retaliates in Defense of Neutrality
- 1/1/14: GOP Election Results
International relations[]
Green Old Party currently has a protectorate agreement with Viridian Entente.
Former international relations[]
See also[]
| Neutral Alliances (edit) | |
| Treatied Neutrals | GPA (DoN) | TDO (DoGN) | GOP (DoN) |
| Semi-Neutrals | Legion (Pax Legio) |
| Other Neutrals | Grey Council | Pax Corvus | WTF |
| Former Neutrals | /b/ (1st) | MAD (PCP) | GUN | NEO | CAM | JC (NC) | USA | CCC | AHEAD | TFD | NADC | Bushido | ISCO | Ubercon | FCC | Créole |
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Significant Green Team Alliances | |
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| Current | Green Protection Agency • KoRT(2) • Viridian Entente(2) |
| Defunct | /b/(1) • /b/(2) • /b/(3) • Andromeda • Argo • CIA • Corp • DoA • EoTS • GUN(2) • Goa'uld • GGA • INC • Legacy • OEG • OV • Pandemic • POT • Realm • The Republican Union • SoM • Terran Empire • Tetris(2) • TJO • TRE • UCoN • UA • VE(1) • WIN • wF • SCAR • Green Old Party• Mortal Wombat |
| Moved | BN • CIS • The Grämlins • OG • iFOK • IR • NTO • Sparta • Symphony |
| See also | Emerald Doctrine • Free Green Treaty • Green Sanctions Treaty • Green Solidarity • United Green • United Jungle Accords • Emerald Economic Community |
| Currently sanctioned alliances are denoted by Bold Italicized Font. Formerly sanctioned alliances are denoted by Bold Font. | |