Post by Nathan on Jan 23, 2006 17:23:57 GMT -6
Declaration of Non-Alignment
What is the purpose of micronationalism? Surely, this question can be debated over and over by the best of our thinkers and the nature of the question changes on how you perceive our wonderful and peculiar endeavor. Micronations can either be formed as ultimate solutions to social problems, or as sometimes sophisticated, sometimes fun simulations where we can experiment and express ourselves. We will be more concerned with the latter henceforth.
While some may consider a large, active population to be the pinnacle of a micronation, that is not always the case. True, these old bastions of micronational tradition are invaluable to our community and do provide innovative ideas that benefit us all. Their size and resources allow them to do this easily. However, the next generation of micronations, those classified as the small or medium nations, contains the pure essence of micronationalism: aspiration and independence.
Unfortunately, the next generation of micronations is largely isolated from each other, but instead, chooses to associate with the old micronational bastions. Most likely, and not to fault them, these nations are merely seeking a strong dependable ally. Or, perhaps the next generation nations are associating with the bastion nations to increase their own prestige. Either reason, however benign or selfish, creates a polarizing effect in our community as the next generation nations are inevitably caught up in the rivalries of the older nations.
If one would take an analytical look at the old traditional micronations, you may see that due to their endurance through the ages, their conquests, annexations, merges, and constant cultural achievements, these illustrious nations may take on an arrogant disposition towards the newer nations, all the while expecting the ultimate respect that they feel their accomplishments award them.
There is a better way. Antica, Hatay, Matbaa, Natopia, and Riponia feel that all micronations, new or old, accomplished belligerent or peaceful neutral, fantasy or themed, serious or silly, all deserve respect if they have the very essence of true micronations, the desire to set oneself apart, to grow and experiment, to expand one’s horizons to vastly different cultures and ways of thinking.
The people of Antica, Hatay, Matbaa, Natopia, and Riponia wish to announce to the community our intention to be non-aligned and welcome other nations to join our movement. While we respect the accomplishments of the older nations, we feel it necessary to the continuation of the community that there be an end to the dangerous polarization. The next generation of micronations is a varied and wonderful group. We do not need to cling to one of the traditional nations, thus bringing ourselves into their rivalries that perhaps go back farther than our nations’ histories. We are better than that. We contain the pure essence of micronationalism. We are candles at the beginning of our wicks, sure to brighten for many years to come. We are the next generation. We are able to take a more prominent role in the community. We have the right to lead this community as well.
What is the purpose of micronationalism? Surely, this question can be debated over and over by the best of our thinkers and the nature of the question changes on how you perceive our wonderful and peculiar endeavor. Micronations can either be formed as ultimate solutions to social problems, or as sometimes sophisticated, sometimes fun simulations where we can experiment and express ourselves. We will be more concerned with the latter henceforth.
While some may consider a large, active population to be the pinnacle of a micronation, that is not always the case. True, these old bastions of micronational tradition are invaluable to our community and do provide innovative ideas that benefit us all. Their size and resources allow them to do this easily. However, the next generation of micronations, those classified as the small or medium nations, contains the pure essence of micronationalism: aspiration and independence.
Unfortunately, the next generation of micronations is largely isolated from each other, but instead, chooses to associate with the old micronational bastions. Most likely, and not to fault them, these nations are merely seeking a strong dependable ally. Or, perhaps the next generation nations are associating with the bastion nations to increase their own prestige. Either reason, however benign or selfish, creates a polarizing effect in our community as the next generation nations are inevitably caught up in the rivalries of the older nations.
If one would take an analytical look at the old traditional micronations, you may see that due to their endurance through the ages, their conquests, annexations, merges, and constant cultural achievements, these illustrious nations may take on an arrogant disposition towards the newer nations, all the while expecting the ultimate respect that they feel their accomplishments award them.
There is a better way. Antica, Hatay, Matbaa, Natopia, and Riponia feel that all micronations, new or old, accomplished belligerent or peaceful neutral, fantasy or themed, serious or silly, all deserve respect if they have the very essence of true micronations, the desire to set oneself apart, to grow and experiment, to expand one’s horizons to vastly different cultures and ways of thinking.
The people of Antica, Hatay, Matbaa, Natopia, and Riponia wish to announce to the community our intention to be non-aligned and welcome other nations to join our movement. While we respect the accomplishments of the older nations, we feel it necessary to the continuation of the community that there be an end to the dangerous polarization. The next generation of micronations is a varied and wonderful group. We do not need to cling to one of the traditional nations, thus bringing ourselves into their rivalries that perhaps go back farther than our nations’ histories. We are better than that. We contain the pure essence of micronationalism. We are candles at the beginning of our wicks, sure to brighten for many years to come. We are the next generation. We are able to take a more prominent role in the community. We have the right to lead this community as well.
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