Intergalactic Summit

Every society has its own way of doing things, its own distinctiveness, but none in the history of mankind has been so invasive, so infectious, so innately arrogant and self-righteous as the Gallente. The Gallente people are self-serving and narrow of vision. They have a nation-wide superiority complex that is reflected in their foreign policy. The Gallente have the audacity and closed-mindedness to think their way of doing things is best for everyone. They treat every other culture as inferior, especially their little pet republic! The great beacon of light, the Minmatar Republic, a shining example of how NOT to run a society, an incarnation of every one of their failed ideas. We must stand up to the nefarious and distracting influence of the Gallente, with their holo reels and sports designed to pull you away from your daily work for the state. Reject the putrid Gallente culture! Embrace your Caldari heritage, embrace the State!

My thanks for providing the latest in polished rhetoric from Echelon Entertainment. I often miss their media feeds, but at times it's good to be reminded of the latest thoughts and analysis to come from Kaalakiota and the Patriots.

The only interstellar entertainment corporations in New Eden: Echelon and Nugoehuvi (both Caldari)

Largest producer of Holoreels in the State: Echelon Entertainment (Caldari corporation)

Largest sports sponsor and broadcaster in the State: Nugoehuvi (Megacorporation.)

Biggest brand of soft drinks in the State: Starsi (It tastes like revenge!)

Largest manufacturer of entertainment electronics in New Eden: NOH again.

Most popular sport in New Eden: Mind Clash (a Caldari export)

Most popular sport in the State: Splinterz (also Caldari)

Most popular interstellar political commentary show: "State of Affairs" (produced and broadcast by Echelon)

Biggest bulk trader in alcohol and tobacco products in the State: NOH (yet again)

largest distributor of imported Gallentean consumer goods in the State: CBD Corporation.



You've got a brain that's capable of flying spaceships and being plugged into multi-core quantum supercomputer banks, pilot. On current evidence, it seems that despite being armed with all of that processing power, I have my doubts that you could find your buttocks with both hands unless a Provist was shouting simple instructions at you.

The part I've always found most ironic is that the kind of people who spout this drek usually call it a "Liberal Conspiracy" or otherwise attribute it to the Liberals, when in fact the corporations principally involved in importing Gallentean entertainment and products would be NOH and CBD - both Practicals.

There are only three things that are nearly omnipresent in the universe: vacuum, energy, and stupidity.

I stand corrected, and apologise for such a total failure to do my research properly. The source I used is clearly not a reliable one.

The point stands, however, that the single biggest suppliers of entertainment, sports and other luxuries in the State are, in fact, Caldari corporations.

I would say there is a difference in importing entertainment where it's a simple affair to cut through the bias and propaganda in the media and the importing of political ideology itself which is far more insidious and dishonest. The patriotism and loyalty of both NOH and CBD and their citizens certainly hasn't been an open question as far as I've seen.

Oh goody, another xenophobic, genocidal sociopath is born!

The sayings of an old Idama contain a pearl of wisdom relevant to this thread.

"There are wise men who know little, and fools who know much. You may seek the division by examining how they value what they know."

While i still don't agree with your choice of banner Mal, I find myself agreeing with you more often. This is almost a worry. Almost.

On an unrelated note, I can see why Mr Barstorlode moved this thread, It has nothing at all to do with water resistant outer garments.