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Post by commiczar on Sept 11, 2009 4:52:56 GMT 10
Greetings to All !!
Who are some of the near-recent-past micronational leaders, who have suddenly vanished before our very eyes; disappeared into the woodwork of their "macro" world ?
I'm not referring to those so-called *Weekend MicroWonders / MicroWarriors*, who appear and disappear here in the MicroSphere, like ants at an ant-eater's anniversay festival; but those "micro" leaders who had positioned themselfs into a prominent place within MicroHistory, and the Greater MicroSphere.
Majorie of the N.F.A. comes to my mind; as She had earned the respect of most notable micronationalist over a good many years, and had won the respect of not only her friends, but her foes as well.
She helped greatly in the promotion of Her own MicroState, as well as the Micronational Movement; as She had spent a great deal of time on other forums, as well as owning and operating a microforum of Her own.
That is the caliber of micronational leader that this thread seeks to explore the whereabouts of; as the loss of such leaders is a loss for all involved in micronationalism.
Who do you know....who was a well accepted and respect micro leader; but, for whatever reason(s), had to vacate the vicinity of the MicroSphere ?
Regards to All !! ______________
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Post by sogoln on Sept 11, 2009 7:43:18 GMT 10
The King of Cherusken vanished without warning and his nation tried to survive by merging with Isonomia to form the DCI (Democracy of Cherusken-Isonomia), which promoted direct democracy.
I don't remember the timing of these events...
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Post by bahoudii on Sept 11, 2009 7:52:05 GMT 10
The King of Cherusken vanished without warning and his nation tried to survive by merging with Isonomia to form the DCI (Democracy of Cherusken-Isonomia), which promoted direct democracy. I don't remember the timing of these events... If my memory serves me, I believe that was about 7 or 8 years or so ago, no? I believe that all occurred around the time period that we served as UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S.
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Post by George on Sept 11, 2009 8:36:03 GMT 10
I've noticed that usually, when someone wins some sort of micronational award, they vanish shortly thereafter.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 11, 2009 9:18:43 GMT 10
The King of Cherusken vanished without warning and his nation tried to survive by merging with Isonomia to form the DCI (Democracy of Cherusken-Isonomia), which promoted direct democracy. I don't remember the timing of these events... Interesting........ Thanks for the informative reply.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 11, 2009 9:20:08 GMT 10
The King of Cherusken vanished without warning and his nation tried to survive by merging with Isonomia to form the DCI (Democracy of Cherusken-Isonomia), which promoted direct democracy. I don't remember the timing of these events... If my memory serves me, I believe that was about 7 or 8 years or so ago, no? I believe that all occurred around the time period that we served as UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S. Also interesting........... Your Great State served as the UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 11, 2009 9:21:58 GMT 10
I've noticed that usually, when someone wins some sort of micronational award, they vanish shortly thereafter. I never ever really gave that a thought...but you know, I believe that you are correct; at least in a larger-than-normal per-cent of the time. I wonder....why is that ?
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Post by George on Sept 11, 2009 9:29:45 GMT 10
I think it's referred to as the "kiss of death"
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Post by bahoudii on Sept 11, 2009 9:46:06 GMT 10
Also interesting........... Your Great State served as the UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S. Yes. We had the great honor of serving in that august body and still participate as time allows. I do have to correct my previous statement after consulting the Kingdom Archives... I served as Undersecretary of L.O.S.S. in 2003, so it was more like 6-7 years go as opposed to 7-8 years ago. Just to keep the record straight.
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Post by claudre on Sept 11, 2009 13:44:48 GMT 10
Also interesting........... Your Great State served as the UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S. Yes. We had the great honor of serving in that august body and still participate as time allows. I do have to correct my previous statement after consulting the Kingdom Archives... I served as Undersecretary of L.O.S.S. in 2003, so it was more like 6-7 years go as opposed to 7-8 years ago. Just to keep the record straight. Your Majesty, I remember you as Undersecretary! You were right after me! BTW I have some people who used to be really important to the micronational hobby to our list of AWOL: Peter Ravn - of Corvinia Larsk Erik - of Corvinia Thomas of Lectoria The supposedly deceased Kingdom of Falkenberg (forgot his name) Réunian Imperial Chancellor Jeremy Johnson (from Canada) Harold Thomas of Orange Evan Gallagher from Penguinea Thomas Leys from Port Colice David Kendall from Port Colice The King of Merovingia The Prince of Zugesbucht (a nutcracker in my opinion, but still he used to be very present) Yours, Claudio de Castro
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Post by claudre on Sept 11, 2009 13:46:02 GMT 10
If my memory serves me, I believe that was about 7 or 8 years or so ago, no? I believe that all occurred around the time period that we served as UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S. Also interesting........... Your Great State served as the UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S. CommiCzar Why don't you join the LoSS youself? (of course i mean the Imperium) Yours
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Post by bahoudii on Sept 11, 2009 13:55:06 GMT 10
Your Majesty, I remember you as Undersecretary! You were right after me! BTW I have some people who used to be really important to the micronational hobby to our list of AWOL: Peter Ravn - of Corvinia Larsk Erik - of Corvinia Thomas of Lectoria The supposedly deceased Kingdom of Falkenberg (forgot his name) Réunian Imperial Chancellor Jeremy Johnson (from Canada) Harold Thomas of Orange Evan Gallagher from Penguinea Thomas Leys from Port Colice David Kendall from Port Colice The King of Merovingia The Prince of Zugesbucht (a nutcracker in my opinion, but still he used to be very present) Yours, Claudio de Castro It has been many years... I also remember many of the names you have listed. I think of Peter and Corvina often. I also remember many discussions with Thomas Leys via message boards, including the (I believe) Yahoo Group Peter administered. Peter did much to keep some sanity in the micronational community 15 years ago. He is missed.
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Post by Bokonton on Sept 12, 2009 2:55:02 GMT 10
Maybe we're all rats in a maze, and the micronational award is the hole at the end of it all. ;D
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Post by commiczar on Sept 12, 2009 5:32:08 GMT 10
Also interesting........... Your Great State served as the UnderSecretary of L.O.S.S. CommiCzar Why don't you join the LoSS youself? (of course i mean the Imperium) Yours Greetings !! Thank You for the Invitation. I shall look into it.......where do I begin ? ( your site I assume ? / shouldn't be too hard ) Maybe I have been invited previously, but I can not ever recall anyone asking. ( most likely my memory...or lack thereof ;D ) Highest Regards !! ________________
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Post by claudre on Sept 12, 2009 6:31:07 GMT 10
CommiCzar Why don't you join the LoSS youself? (of course i mean the Imperium) Yours Greetings !! Thank You for the Invitation. I shall look into it.......where do I begin ? ( your site I assume ? / shouldn't be too hard ) Maybe I have been invited previously, but I can not ever recall anyone asking. ( most likely my memory...or lack thereof ;D ) Highest Regards !! ________________ My dear friend! It would be great to receive you and the Imperium at the League of Secessionist States! To become a member, just follow the steps at www.theloss.org ("admission"). I will gladly ask the Réunian ambassador to sponsor you! Yours,
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Post by commiczar on Sept 12, 2009 6:33:55 GMT 10
We thank You !!
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Post by commiczar on Sept 12, 2009 7:01:09 GMT 10
Greetings !!
You should be in receipt of the Communique'.
Regards !! _________
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Post by sogoln on Sept 12, 2009 19:51:19 GMT 10
BTW I have some people who used to be really important to the micronational hobby to our list of AWOL: Peter Ravn - of Corvinia Larsk Erik - of Corvinia Thomas of Lectoria The supposedly deceased Kingdom of Falkenberg (forgot his name) Réunian Imperial Chancellor Jeremy Johnson (from Canada) Harold Thomas of Orange Evan Gallagher from Penguinea Thomas Leys from Port Colice David Kendall from Port Colice The King of Merovingia The Prince of Zugesbucht (a nutcracker in my opinion, but still he used to be very present) Yours, Claudio de Castro I had an e-mail exchange with the former Prince of Corvinia a few months ago. He is still around and easy to find but no longer involved in micronationalism.
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Post by claudre on Sept 13, 2009 10:34:59 GMT 10
Greetings !! You should be in receipt of the Communique'. Regards !! _________ Commiczar, somehow I did not receive it. Can you re-send it to claudre@uninet.com.br ? Yours Claudio
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Post by commiczar on Sept 13, 2009 12:12:23 GMT 10
Greetings !! You should be in receipt of the Communique'. Regards !! _________ Commiczar, somehow I did not receive it. Can you re-send it to claudre@uninet.com.br ? Yours Claudio Greetings Is that not the email address that was provided at the LOSS website that you provide to me ? My "sent" email file indicates that it was received. ( I wonder where it went ? ) I'll attempt to register again. Thanks......... Regards ________
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Post by Bokonton on Sept 13, 2009 17:31:21 GMT 10
When I first sent my application to that address, it was never received, although my computer 'said' that it was.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 14, 2009 1:38:09 GMT 10
Commiczar, somehow I did not receive it. Can you re-send it to claudre@uninet.com.br ? Yours Claudio Greetings Is that not the email address that was provided at the LOSS website that you provide to me ? My "sent" email file indicates that it was received. ( I wonder where it went ? ) I'll attempt to register again. Thanks......... Regards ________ Greetings !! You should be in receipt of the second Communique'. Regards !! _________
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Post by George on Sept 14, 2009 2:02:46 GMT 10
What about that fellow from the micronation on Mars, where everything was named after characters in the Narnia books?
He's another one that seems to have vanished without a trace.
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Post by Eoin Ursüm on Sept 14, 2009 2:42:49 GMT 10
What about that fellow from the micronation on Mars, where everything was named after characters in the Narnia books? He's another one that seems to have vanished without a trace. Zarahelmla? I think they're still going.
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Post by George on Sept 14, 2009 4:30:27 GMT 10
That's them... do you know if there's a current website? I can't find one.
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Post by bahoudii on Sept 14, 2009 4:50:33 GMT 10
That's them... do you know if there's a current website? I can't find one. kingdom-of-zarahemla.tripod.com/They may have been caught up in the recent Geocities shut-down. If memory serves, I believe they used to be on Geocities.
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Post by George on Sept 14, 2009 5:26:21 GMT 10
Many thanks.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 16, 2009 9:14:19 GMT 10
Greetings Is that not the email address that was provided at the LOSS website that you provide to me ? My "sent" email file indicates that it was received. ( I wonder where it went ? ) I'll attempt to register again. Thanks......... Regards ________ Greetings !! You should be in receipt of the second Communique'. Regards !! _________ Still not received it ? ____________________
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Post by molossia on Sept 16, 2009 14:11:35 GMT 10
Actually, I once considered myself the micronational kiss of death - I met with the Queens of TorHavn and that nation went under thereafter (since returned); with King Spence of Zarahemla and that nation went under (possibly returned); with Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica and that nation went under (questionably returned)...I actually warned Prince Christopher of Vikesland about this before he met with me last year - and fortunately Vikesland has dodged the bullet. Maybe the curse has lifted with Vikesland's visit!
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Post by sogoln on Sept 16, 2009 16:46:55 GMT 10
Have you considered that some people might get ashamed after contemplating the Molossian accomplishments and feeling what a true micronationalist state-of-mind is?
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