Jack comments on Spring 1912: A New Heaven And A New Earth - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Jack 19 December 2010 08:27:30PM 2 points [-]

While the British Empire understands the the Treaty of Hler could not last indefinitely we have the following complaints.

A) Germany failed to notify England and Russia of their decision to terminate the treaty, if that is their intention.

B) Germany's move destabilizes Russia, we believe a capable Russia is essential to English security.

C) While the treaty recognizes Sweden as Russia's domain, our Norwegian citizens long for the days of the Union. As such we believe that if Sweden is not to be held by Russia its right and proper place is under English domain beside Norway.

While the treaty does demand that England go to war with Germany there is precedent for peaceful, negotiated withdrawal in Scandinavia. Germany can avert war by returning his fleet to Denmark or by allowing the placement of some currently held German territory under English control.

Comment author: Perplexed 19 December 2010 08:58:16PM 1 point [-]

Germany can avert war by returning his fleet to Denmark or by allowing the placement of some currently held German territory under English control.

Beg pardon. Don't you mean Russian control?

Comment author: Jack 19 December 2010 09:20:34PM 1 point [-]

Yes. That is what I mean.

Comment author: Perplexed 19 December 2010 09:32:38PM 1 point [-]

Ah! What a relief! I had been beginning to worry that there might be Great Powers out to get me.