This is your post to introduce your character. Who are you? What are Your beliefs? And what do you think of the state of Europe prior to World War I in 1914?
Remembering you are going to be responding using this role for the next 2 months, make sure you make it creative and exciting. This will make the project better for you and everyone else.
(P.S. you can create a name for your character but if you do put your first name and last initial in parenthesis so I know who you care)
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| A review of the causes of World War I |
Elmo Wagner (Bridget M.)
ReplyDeleteGuten tag. I am Elmo Wagner. I live in Dresden, Germany with my wife Maria, and my children, Liesel (3), Brigitta (13), Frederick (20), and Hans (21). I am very proud to be a part of the great unified country of Germany. My only wish in the world is to meet the wonderful Otto von Bismarck, the man who made Germany the wonderful country it is today.
My only concern is the fact that we are surrounded by enemies (except for Austria-Hungary). If war comes to Europe, we will be surrounded. My two boys would have to go and fight and I worry deeply about that. I have seen the horrors of war, as I am a veteran of the wars of unification. It is not the way the young folks make it seem. There is no glory in it. I don’t want them to be a part of it.
Good old Austria-Hungary! Who doesn't want a failing empire as an ally?
DeleteNice post Elmo
Your Otto Von Bismarck pales in comparison to the sheer majesty of France's once great Napoleon Bonaparte!!!!! At least my idol does not require a mustache( although it is pretty amazing) to prove his epicness !
DeleteAlexander Johnson (Adrian B.)
ReplyDeleteGood day fellow Americans! My name is Alexander Johnson and I am a true patriot. I love this glorious country from sea to shining sea! I live in Boston Massachusetts, as the Spirit of Massachusetts is the Spirit of AMERICA!!!! I work at a brewery because us men need our ale after our manly hunts. Hell, just last week me and some other chaps went high into the Appalachian Mountains and tracked a bear! Yes sir it was a hog-killin’ time. As I returned home, it was past sundown and my wife was in town so I moved swiftly to beat the devil around the stump. After a hard day’s work, I like to go to the gym and exercise to further improve my manliness with my fellows. Yes sir we always fight like Kill Kenny cats. My wife is always disapproving of my antics and hunts because she fears that I will end up in a bone orchard, to which I tell her that I don’t care a continental.
I believe that America should get involved with other countries. What with all the civil warfare going around out there and rebellions breaking out Lord knows what would happen if that nonsense landed here! It only makes sense that other countries follow the American example and be Democratic and free. Why, if I got the chance I would hop onto a ship in the Great White Fleet in a heartbeat! If more people where democratic and followed the American example, the world would just be a bully place to live in.
Good job avoiding your wife and responsibilities. I enjoyed the little sayings you put in there, that I don't think I've heard in ten years if ever.
DeleteExcellent post!
You fool! Don't you know war is romanticized? You would be better off staying put.
DeleteP.S. The W in my last name is pronounced like a V.
Alexander Johnson (Adrian B.)
DeleteOh Ms.Wagner, I am no fool. If anything YOU are the one being foolish. Us men know that fighting wars defines us. Besides my wife, Angelique(yes she's of French decent but born on AMERICAN SOIL!!!!), loves a man in uniform. TALLYHO!!!!!
Yes adrian yesss! I agree 100%.
DeleteWow great responses.
DeleteAugustine Platane(Voravich S)
ReplyDeleteGreetings fellow esteemed Frenchmen. My name is Augustine Platane. I live in the lavish little town of Vernun. I’ve been living a modest life; I have a beautiful wife, Diana, and two rascals of sons, Jean and Antoine. I’m getting by as a factory worker, but I’m not rich by any definition. France is just the most beautiful and amazing place on Earth, no? It has a great history of art, military, and glory. I wish I could’ve been alive during that golden time of the French empire! Oh Napoleon! You were so splendorous, why did you fall and leave us Frenchmen? You were quite short for a famous figure, but that was one of your charms. (PS…my character apparently has a thing for short people)
As of late, I’m very disheartened by Europe’s actions. The continent is gearing up for war, even though the very idea of such a thing is preposterous! The French are scared that we don’t have allies...we just have the weak Russians and the overzealous British who may not assist us very well. We see a threat in the growing Germans in the East…god, I hate them. They humiliated us and took away parts of our land; it infuriates me to see our country fail in that way. No matter, we shall go out victorious if a war breaks out, I can pray for that.
(PSS...if you see a random reply comment by me floating somewhere around here, please disregard it.)
How dare you call us weak! Russia is the most powerful country in the work and could stomp on France any day we choose! We could win this whole war with or without you help! Napoleon is long gone and France needs to pull out of the past and get into the present already!
DeleteHow can you dismiss Germany in this possible war? No matter what we will come out victorious and you should have learned from past wars against us that Germany is the best country in the world. France wouldn't stand a chance again the power of Germany and France needs to learn to live in the present not the past
DeleteWhat! Wait Wait! All of you should take a big step back and look at reality! You all know but just wont come to terms with that Italy will be the one that comes out victorious, and make all of you look stupid! Italy is by farrrrrrr the most powerful in the world!!
DeleteI will have you know Augustine, although I am a mere worker, I can tell you that you have made an enemy out of me. Who do you think you are? Russia is ten times as more powerful then France. Weak? This word belongs to the French, not the Russians. If this war is going to occur then your country is going to have “boatloads” worth of trouble if you lose us as an ally. We are the ones who can bring about success. If your country intends on winning any more wars then I suggest you keep your sayings in control. Ha-ha. Weak? Look in the mirror; it is the French who are weak. We are Russia, the all-powerful nation!
DeleteWe will have to settle this dispute on the battlefield folks! Nothing like trenches and poisonous gas to sort things out.
DeleteGosh darn life hasn’t been by my side lately. I am forced to live with my cousins and uncle because all of my immediate family died during that dreaded Bloody Sunday. My aunt also died in that peaceful march leaving me alone in a tiny house with seven cousins and my one uncle taking care of us. We all work in factories and in the fields day in and day out with no major change in anything useful. I wish we could move up in the classes and make a change in things. We have tried peaceful protests but that never worked. But I really don’t know what we would do without the help of the monarchy. Keeping the monarchy together is the only thing that keeps our true Russian pride. Yes I do want to be more involved in our decisions but if we give up our monarchy now what could happen if we could vote, gosh that would be scary I need someone to tell me what to do! But if in an imaginary world I, a little Russian girl, could rule all of Russia I would take over the world in one flew sweep. None of this talking and conferencing business, we should just go in and go out. We are so prestige there is no way Russia could lose a war to these little dingy countries. But we will see now back to the fields. :(
ReplyDeleteOf course Russia couldn't! Especially with the alliance they have with France, the best country in the world, I daresay. I wouldn't want to go to was again with the Russians.
DeleteHello my fellow proud German citizens I'm Andreas Smith(Nathan May) from Dresden,Germany and I am a proud citizen of this incredible country. I am so proud that our unified country has been thriving and is being established as a European power. I am a proud father of 4 kids Anne(3),Maria(13),Jonas(20),and Otto(21). But I cant help but worry for this country which is surrounded by enemies except for the good people of Austria-Hungary.
ReplyDeleteTension is building in Europe and war is imminent thanks to it being glorified by the leaders of most of these countries. Being a veteran of the unification wars I have seen the horrors of war and it is not pretty much like France. Also I am very worried for my eldest sons who will unfortunately have to fight for their country in this war. Now thanks to our leaders stupidity we have no alliance with Russia and a 2 front war is extremely likely which is not good for our chances of winning. Even though winning this war will cement our place atop the world I do not want this war to happen. My fellow sensible citizens we must teach todays youth of war and how bad it really is.
Nice subtle dig at France.
DeleteBonjour, tous le monde! My name is Jean-Luc L’Heureux (Evan K). I live in Vernun, in the great country of France with my wife, Béatrice, and my son, Étienne. I’m not a very rich man, but, c’est la vie. My only regret is that I was not alive during time of the greatest empire the world has ever known (The French Empire, obviously) ruled by perhaps the greatest man the world has ever known, Napoleon Bonaparte. To the east of our great country is that awful Germany, and let us not forget those Brits floating out there on that island they call home, I believe these places are becoming way to powerful and taking away from France’s awesomeness. My pride for this country is still tainted from letting ourselves be beaten by the Prussians all those years ago. Our alliances are few and I’m not so sure how long the Russians will stick to their word.
ReplyDeleteJean! My country is going to come after your country and we are not going to stop or surrender to you French. We are going to come with 150,000 men plus to rid of your country. Once we are in your territory, it's going to be too late to beg for mercy. So, I personally recommend that you tell the leader of your country to give up while you have a chance. Germany is the greatest! #nochance
DeleteGreetings fellow Frenchman. How great of you to agree, France is the most magnificent country the world has ever graced it's earth upon. Don't be discouraged by those greedy men of Germans, they're all about their bluffs and tricks to get what they desire. Believe in the greatness of France and we shall prevail!
DeleteI bid you adieu, fellow Frenchman.
Congrats Harrison, you had the first 1914 blog hashtag. An epic feat.
DeleteI'll have you know, Konrad, that you Germans shall never even make it into the great country of France because we will set up a foolproof barrier at our border and ,with our current alliance with the Russians, I do believe we have you surrounded. So at that i say tais-toi to you monsieur.
DeleteI’m so glad to see that some one that is so close to me shares almost the exact same beliefs as me. We must stay cautious! We can’t lower our guards for one moment knowing that at our doorstep are two very powerful and very threatening European superpowers that are ready to wage war at any given moment.
DeleteWie geht es dir? My name is Wolf Spritzer(Colby S.) and I reside in the wonderful country of Germany in the beautiful city of Berlin with my wife, Mitzi, and my two children, Dirk and Gretel. There are nearly 500,000 of us German-Jewish people that live in the country and things at this point have been going swimmingly. I’d like to consider myself wealthy and in a lovely position to live out a long, and healthy life. The only thing that could possibly interfere with my lifestyle is those pogrom camps being held in Russia. I don’t believe such savagery would cross the border of Germany, but I have been wrong before. Also, word of war has spread through the city but thank Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob looking down on us from up above that I have worked so diligently to put my family into a position not to have fight. If my Call of Duty were to face me, I have put into place an arrangement for a soldier to go in as my Ghost, so I’m pretty much all set. Deutsch starke.
ReplyDeleteim gut bin.
DeleteHahaha, also liked the Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob comment.
Agapito Romanzo (Ryan Tomaso)
ReplyDeleteChai! My fellow Italians. I am here in the great state of Florence supporting every move we make! I cannot even begin to talk about how great of a country Italy really is. We have gone through so much most notably unification. Though I am young I have learned many secrets about Garibaldi through my dad. Who by the way is very old and still counting down the days until we go to war. He has told me that Garibaldi was descended from Jesus! I plan on writing a book on all that my father has told me through the years. It would be great! Any book that includes stories and facts about the greatest general that has ever lived from a person that lived in that era would do great on the shelves.
As I speak for my whole country I feel like it is the right thing to do, to go to war. We have nothing to worry about. We are the strongest power in all of Europe it’s just that we have not been able to show it yet. Although we have nothing to worry about I still do think it wouldn’t be a bad idea to create more alliances. Now don’t get me wrong and think that I doubt my country now! It’s just that I think a great power like Italy always needs weaker countries to do the dirty work. Now on a more joking level, when we conquer the world I also say that pasta and meatballs should be made the national food of the world.
When you cpnquer the world. hahahaha, thats a funny thing to say becuase America is the most powerful and when we go to war Italy will be the first to go down and nothing will stop us. America is the best country and can easily take over all of Europe. Thanks for the laugh though.
DeleteBonjour mon amis! Je mappelle Jean Pierre (Michael Weber) I work in the large factory outside of my home town of Vernun. My family and I are not the richest people but we make enough with me and my eldest son Michelle working in the factory all day while my wife Clairene is at home taking care of the little ones, Luc and ALIÉNOR. We are happy living in the best country in the world, FRANC OF COURSE!!! The reign of the French empire would have been the best time to live in. With Napoleon the great Bonaparte riding all around Europe and conquering all of our foes, especially those dumb Germans.
ReplyDeleteLately it has been hard for us knowing that the fact we don’t have too many allies around us and two really large threats of Germany to the east and Brittan to the north. I no longer think that the Great France is going to be able to trust Russia for much longer. Especially with the fact that they were defeated by the uncivilized country of Japan in the Russo-Japanese war. If all goes horribly at least I will have my picture of Napoleon over my bed at night to ease me to sleep in times of hardship. If there is no avoiding conflict here in Europe I think it would be most beneficial to have a few more allies.
It's so great to see that someone agrees with me on my views on France's allies. I couldn't agree more on how we need more allies. Russia seems untrustworthy and I have a bad feeling that they are going to break our partnership and abandon us at any moment. But with Russia gone, who do we have? No one...which is why I think making more alliances with other countries could only benefit the superior country that is France.
DeleteHello my European allies and enemies, my name is Konrad Lutz (Harrison Bliss) from our amazing capital of Berlin,Germany. I am currently living with my wife Lilo, and my two children, Steffi (4) and Johann (7). I am a Jewish man and I am rich successful man, I do not expect to be part of the terrifying pogroms created by the uncontrollable barbaric Russians. However, if the Russians decide to come after my family and I, then I must keep my family safe. I will order my family to leave because I believe that if I must die to keep my family safe, then so be it.
ReplyDeleteCan anyone help me out and give me information about the war rumors I have been hearing lately around my city? Good thing my children are not old enough to join the German military, I would have to leave this beautiful, powerful city and go somewhere else to keep my family from being torn apart. I only wish Otto von Bismarck was still here to protect this country that he has reformed and so he can take over one of the strongest in the world, France. However, we the German people know we are stronger than them.
I respect your decision to avoid the horrors of war, however you Germans have brought the war upon yourselves. You have been preparing for an impending war, forcing others to prepare as well. You have made many enemies, notably France, and your rulers have failed to renew obvious treaties to keep peace(cough*William II cough*cough*). France is no force to be taken lightly. I don't wish war on Europe as you do, but when war strikes, be ready for chaos.
DeleteBonne journée to you, sir.
ReplyDeleteGood day to all! I am Asher Doran and I am a Jewish citizen living in Berlin, Germany. Life is a breeze right now. I have plenty of money to support my beautiful wife and our two young children. My family and I are currently worry-free of life. We aren’t very cautious of anything violent that will happen to us! However, I am hearing Jews are being treated terribly in Russia. Man, Jews are getting blamed on crap they’ve never even done! Damn! Jews are getting killed for being innocent and put in jail for no reason! Man that would be a tough place to live in right now. I sure don’t want anything happening to my family and I.
I can’t really picture anything violent toward us, Jewish citizens, happening in Germany. I mean if anything, I would just move to another area because I have money! That’s when the big buckaroos come in handy, if you know what I’m saying. Anyway, I don’t really believe that Jewish people will be harmed. I mean people are just not like that, I hope! Besides hearing about the pogroms in Russia, rumors of war are beginning to spread. Thank god that my children aren’t old enough to suit up for battle, and I’m just over the age-limit. However, if I get asked, I will just hire another person to take my spot. IT’S ALL GOOD WHEN YOU HAVE MONEY FELLAS!!
Natalie Bernard (Emma R)
ReplyDeleteBonjour bonjour! My name is Natalie Bernard (Emma R) but I prefer to be called Nellie. I live in a quaint town in France outside of Paris known as Vernun. I live in a modest house with my family which consists of my husband and my two kids. I work in a factory sewing clothing to make my living. Life is just average for my family and I but we manage to get by.
I believe that France is the most wonderful country of them all and I consider myself an immense nationalist. I believe that France is superior to all countries out of the whole world. I only have one wish but it is impossible to fulfill. My one wish would be to be alive during the reign of the Great French Empire. I dream about how splendid my life would have been if I had been alive during that time. I adore that time period so much that I even have a painting of the great Napoleon hung over my bed. Also I prefer the nickname Nellie because it reminds me of Napoleon and it brings a smile to my face when someone calls me that.
France is such a strong country and I adore it so much, but I am not sure on our alliances. I think that if war was to come in the future we could surely win however we would need more allies by our side. I also do not trust France’s alliance with Russia; if we had other alliances to work with we could be that much stronger. We have won many many battles and wars in the past except that cursed Franco-Prussian war.
I beg to differ, France is not the greatest country, America is the greatest. Us Americans have exceptional pride unlike you French citizens.
DeleteSalut Natalie! Je m'appelle Phillippe but let me speak English so these other people will understand. Afterall, they do not speak the greatest language which is French. I too have a painting of Napoleon. Oh, I love him and France. I agree with you, our allies are rubbish. Oh la vache! They say we have Russia but I do not like them. We need more allies because it seems we have forgotten the Franco-Prussian war. God help us! Adieu!
DeleteThanks for breaking in some English for us. God Bless Napoleon and him helping us all sleep well at night.
DeleteMarcus Brown (Kaitlyn D.)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all on this fine day! My name is Marcus Brown of Boston, Massachusetts and I am proud to be an American. I am 28 years old and I married to my wife, Sophia (27). I live just beyond the city in a quaint little town and nothing is more important to me than exercise. How else do you think I can show off my manhood? Every day before work, I wake up singing “God Bless America” and go jogging into the city in my American Flag jumpsuit and bring home some groceries. What other way can I show my spirit to this great country? At the factory, my pals and I work on packing the clothing and loading them for shipping. It is a great alternative to going to the gym and lifting weights because you get paid while you exercise! We also enjoy hunting in the woods. Last week we shot about four rabbits, a dear, and a few squirrels!
Do I think that America needs to be involved with other countries? Well yes, of course! These constant rebellions taking place and wars breaking out throughout these countries need to end! Maybe our Democratic Society is a great example to others and that is why I think we should get involved. Heck, I’ll fight for my country anytime because I want the best for us Americans. LONG LIVE AMERICA!
I feel this great to hear from another American citizen. Unlike some people in America you know what is best for our country. War and exercise is what this country needs to prove that we are the fittest.
DeleteKaitlyn you fool! where fore art thou brain kaitlyn? yoooo aint nobody fresher than ma homie g kaitlanyard. oops sorry i mean Marcus! shut up Mark u dont even blog. Listen to blogger Jane Smith and you'll know whats up.
DeleteAnyway, i fully agree with this statement, for an amateur blogger it was pretty good. and thats what im talkin about kelsey!
Exceptional way to start blogging beef Jackie. Very nice! I actually started laughing as I read this.
DeleteHello! My name is James Collins (Morgan B). I live in Flint Michigan with my wife, Rose, and our three children, Daniel (18), Addie (15), and Grace (13). I work at a Ford factory, which is supporting my family at the moment, but we are just scraping by. I live a pretty sheltered life here in my quaint town in Middle America. Traveling really isn’t for me. One time while in Boston, I saw a man in an American Flag jumpsuit singing God Bless America, what a weirdo! Since then, I haven’t gone out very much.
ReplyDeleteTimes are getting tough and America doesn’t have any time to waste worrying about Europe. I believe America should only worry about herself. I don’t think we should be getting involved with any other country. This could lead to war, and I definitely don’t want that! I want to be relaxing at home, not preparing my son for the army! America should focus on herself, and a great start to that would be getting all of the filthy European immigrants out of our country. The amount of people moving from Europe and Asia into America is ridiculous! Especially those Italians and Slavic, eww! I know not all Americans feel this way, but I believe it is what’s best for our country. Very few people have the same opinion as me, so I might as well get it out there and see who agrees with me!
Why wouldn't you want war, America needs to prove that we are the strongest and the fittest in the entire word. The European immigrants could be a reason we go to war with the European countries. People like you in this country just don't get what is best for America.
DeleteWar is outdated, there is a civil and proper way to accomplish everything. All this talk of Europe being a powder keg ready to burst is nonsense. If America really wants war so bad, they should just do everyone a favor and take Panama and build a canal. The French aren't getting anything done there.
DeleteHello American comrades, I Jessica Desusa an American interventionist who has a surplus of American pride. I think sing “God Bless America” will help me fulfill my duties as an American citizen. Freedom and democracy are very important, America established the concept of freedom. America is the best country there can be in the entire world, why doesn’t everyone in Europe just change their ways to be like us. Since we are the fittest of the fit. Every morning I send my fourteen year old son out to the gym to work out, and on the weekends he goes out hunting with his friends to prove his manliness just like his father. I on the other hand go out jogging every morning in my American flag jumpsuit. Now what I don’t get is why doesn’t America just march on over to Europe and make them change to be like us, Just use the excuse that everyone uses, its only white mans burden, it’s our job to help the lower races. I just don’t want Europe’s delusion to cause my darling country to grieve over their mistakes, that’s why we need to try to restrict the grieve of my darling country.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of your statements my fellow American. It is great to have someone else's opinions on the way things should run in America. I believe that we need to save these countries for the better!
DeleteI have to disagree with your statement that your country is better than Italy, Jessica. We may not have the biggest or baddest military, but we've got Garibaldi! He and a few of his friends got together to make Italy happen. It only took a few people for our brilliant creation, can you say the same?
DeleteAgreed, America should skip across the ocean in American flag jumpsuits and beat some European faces in. Go America.
DeleteWhy doesn't America just march over to Europe? Maybe its because we shouldn't get involved with the petty problems of the Europeans. We are a separate country, land of the free and the home of the brave free and all that jazz. Getting involved with Europe will only bring war and destruction and worst of all, refuges! We don't need any more of them in our country. America is they way it is because of who we are, and war with Europe with disrupt that delicate balance.
DeleteAshby Hobart
ReplyDeleteWell good day to everyone and anyone, and may I just say my day is much better than anyone else's. Why you ask? Because I live in Britain. It's pretty much dolphinately the best country ever.
For sharks, and I'm not kitten you right meow. To all of you saying your country is better can I just point out we have conquered a sixth of the world. Yes, that's right. Be impressed. Oh, I'm
Julius Rutherford by the way. I have served in the navy for several years now (Did I mention Britain also has the world's best navy? ;), and have a beautiful wife, yet no children. I consider them
a distraction, and firmly believe they should be seen, not heard. Britain is so great, we've influenced others simply by doing what we do best, having a navy. Due to our naval advancements, the
entire continent has decided to increase it's military size by a staggering statistic. Plus, we did better than the Germans. Silly Germany, trying to get a better navy than us.
Am I concerned that all the new military of other countries will pose a threat to Britain you ask? Oh you didn't? well I'm going to answer anyway! Of course not! This is Britain, we're
completely safe from outside politics and threats. Besides, war is outdated. We are not like the wild men of Africa, uncivilized wretches. Leaders can reach an accord diplomatically, then talk
about their feeling over food and wine. Lots and lots of wine. Oh that reminds me, the king and prime minister decided to enter into some alliance or something. Whatever, we don't need it anyway.
Having kings nowadays is not outdated, it's very cool, very modern. I'm going to enjoy some tea and biscuits now. It's a British thing, you wouldn't understand.
Have a crumpet for me good chap.
DeleteHello my fellow mariner, may i please second the notion that Britain is the one and only best country in the world, like you said we are a sixth of it. We were born with sea legs and we will most definitely use them. Well anyways, peace out, I mean good day to you good sir
DeleteMy name is Jane Smith. I cook and clean for my husband, with a small seamstress business on the side. Oh, how I adore America! I love everything about it. Nothing could ever sway my opinion. I sew a new American flag jumpsuit for myself every week, and I wear it when I go shopping downtown so I can flaunt my patriotism. Sometimes I sell them to my neighbors to make a quick buck! Sometimes people are shocked that I wear those things in public, what with the bright colors and flashy pants, but who gives a damn? That’s what they made democracy for didn’t they? Freedom of speech! I do what I want! Anyways, I firmly believe that America should go to war if need be. We have the army, we got the weapons, and we definitely have the pride, so I say yes to that matter. I certainly don’t want anything getting in the way of what we have going here in America. Things are finally going our way, and it can’t change due to some inferior country. I’m sure all my fellow patriots agree! If we fight Europe, they wont stand a chance with their haughty little tea and crumpets. So as you can see, on the topic of war, I say YES! USA! USA! USA!
ReplyDeleteAs your fellow patriot, I firmly agree! Those other Americans are making a big MISTAKE if they aren't listening to us. We need to wear our jumpsuits with pride and fight for the country we love!
Deleteexactly my patriot partner!(: we gotta beat the enemies down
DeleteI can't even handle your posts Jackie, they are pure literary genius.
DeleteNice to see there are other people that jog around in American flag jumpsuits too! We Americans have it made! We have freedom, democracy and hey, WE LIVE IN AMERICA FOR GOODNESS SAKE! Lets show our love for our country and wear our jumpsuits forever and always!
DeleteGet yourself a Russian American jumpsuit! What's the problem, no factories?
DeleteIsak Zaslavsky (Hari R)
ReplyDeleteпривет! For all you people who can’t decipher this, I was simply greeting you, my fellow friends. Hello my name is Isak Zaslavsky (Hari Raval) and I live in Russia with my son, David, and my wife, Raisa. I, sadly, am not “one of the more fortune of Russians”. I am a mere Russian citizen living in Russia and I belong to the lower-middle class. Things couldn’t get any harder around here! My poor family has to work day after day in fields and factories and this is just to scrape by. I, as well as any other person with a right mind set, can clearly see that the work I do is not equal to the pay that I get in return. All my hard work barely supports my family. Did you all think my problems end here? I really wished they did, because I could go on and on about my problems and all of the hardships that I have to face every day. On top of this, there’s that Czar. Lord Oh Lord, if I could share my thoughts with him, I don’t think the conversation would last too long. Someone would be walking off with their face all bloody and this would all most likely be planned for Sunday. Here’s a hint. The person with the bloody face wouldn’t be me. Why of why does Nicholas II have to kill peacefully marching citizens? Bloody Sunday occurred just because people were marching for more freedom? This is the biggest misuse of power and position that I, in my little life, have ever seen! You know I think the Czar could have used this open fire tactic in the Ruso-Japanese war instead! Maybe if he conserved some energy, instead of wasting it on innocent citizens, then we might have actually won the war! We can’t successfully industrialize and we can’t win a war against Japan. How do these things fit with the pride of Russia? THEY DON’T! Apparently, to the czar, killing more workers is better than industrializing. I would love to replace the Czar, but I have no idea what type of government to replace him with. I know for sure that I don’t want anything that is like the “great” Czar.. Anyway, I could go on and on about all the problems that I have…
Oh yes, I almost forgot. I have been hearing these ridiculous rumors that Europe is preparing for a BIG war. I, honestly, don’t think the idea of engaging in a massive battle is very wise, but hey if it’s going to happen, God will bless Russia. I know that we should really regain the lands, like Poland and Finland, that we lost in the wars of the 19th century, but we are a good and strong country. Russia will dominate and rule the world! We are in Russia after all, a large and populous country. We have had some bad times with the Czar, some wars etc… however we cannot possibly lose another war! WE ARE RUSSIAN! Oh yes, and just in case we need back up or anything, we have the French over in the corner somewhere. They should be a sufficient ally I assume. If this war is going to turn out to be real, then I say, “Bring it on, Russia will battle until the very end!”
Hi Isak, it’s Giovanni Monacelli (Alec S.). Sounds like you Russians are stuck in a load of chaos! Maybe you should ask us Italians for help in your time of need. We could knock some sense into that Czar of yours. Your family would be much better off here in Italy, the greatest country on Earth! There is so much more opportunity to make money which seems hard to come by over in the frozen tundra you call home. And I wouldn’t be so sure that your less than impressive Russian army can hold off some of us western powers in this war!
DeleteGood job recapping allll of Russia's problems.
DeleteSalut mes amis! My name is Philippe and I am married to mon Chéri5, Véronique. Together we have two lovely children, Diane and Philippe jr., and we live in the greatest country of all, France. France est grande puissance dans tout l’Europe,qui1. I love my country. Presently, I am staying in Vernum. It is just outside of paris and it is beautiful,yes. Tomorrow is Dianne’s birthday. Oh là là, I have no money for a huge celebration. I work in a factory and mon Dieu2, it is not so much money. Yes we get by but we are not rich. Non Non, we are like the middle class. Alors, c’est la vie3, but it does not change my opinion about France. We are still the greatest country ever. In fact, I have a painting of Napoleon over my bed. I wouldn’t say its the best picture of him but its all I’ve got. So that will do.
ReplyDeleteThere are great issues troubling me. France is in danger. Why you ask? Alors, les problèmes sont l'Allemagne et la Grande-Bretagne4! I hate Britain and Germany, gaffe. They are threats to us and we have no allies. Germany in the East, Britain in the North, mon Dieu. The government claims we have Russia as an ally but I do not trust those people. They are salaud. Good-for-nothing people. Sadly, I have to leave you all now, my wife calls. Au revoir.
1 France is the greatest country in all of Europe.
2 My God.
3 Well, that’s life.
4 The problems are Germany and Great Britain.
5 My love.
[Emike M.]
Now I know the French word for bastard, thank you Emike!
DeleteMy name is Camilla Aldi (Audrey Bushey), and can I just say, it’s a great day to live in Italy? Why would you want to live anywhere else? I happen to be finishing up a novel about how splendid my country is because everyone must know the truth! If we were a little nicer to the countries around us, I do think it would help make my point (Italy is the best). Even though not many countries agree on this fact, I am certain we could win any war that comes our way.
ReplyDeleteA little information about me is; my absolute favorite celebrity right now is Garibaldi. I swear he was born in heaven with Jesus. Maybe they are brothers! Also, a plate full of spaghetti and meat balls can fix all of your problems. Give me a plate of that and a portrait of Garibaldi and I as happy as a… well, as happy as an Italian with a plate of food!
You should come to this Jewish bakery I go to in Berlin! It will blow your pasta out of the water!
Deleteboth great posts girls. Garibaldi and JC a real dream team.
DeleteHello Camilla! I just wanted to say that I agree with you completely! Italy is a great country and the spaghetti and meatballs are the best! We should go out to dinner sometime and get giant plates full of pasta! It would be delicious.
DeleteGuten Tag! My name is Hans (*cough Die Hard cough*) Lasker (Allie Buck) and I live in Germany with my wonderful wife, Helena, and two kids, Ruth and Joseph. Living in Germany is spectacular. The city is a fantastic place to live. I practice the religion of Judaism and we live in peace. I reside in the wealthy part of town because well…I have lots of money. I work at a bank so I am a very smart man. My wife stays at home with the kids. We go out for dinner once a week and then visit the store to look at rugs because Helena cannot seem to make up her mind about which one to get! Women!
ReplyDeleteI hear about the pogroms in Russia but I am not too scared! Nothing like that would ever happen here in good ole Germany. We are much too civilized for that! I have lots of money and I would be able to get out of any mess. I am proud to be a German citizen. My children are very young and will avoid being drafted in case of a war. I will avoid going to war because of my older age or the fact that I can pay someone money to fill in for me. My family will be safe and that is all that matters. No one can bring us down! I hope to stay here with my family for the rest of my life.
I am happy to finally meet someone that agrees with my view on Germany. We are a very strong country that is able to defeat anything in our way!
DeleteYou Germans and your beliefs are pathetic. Us French could take you Germans down blindfolded. And if some miracle did indeed occur, our powerful allies, would then finish you off. But don't get too scared, that will never happen. There is no chance Germany could take France. WE ARE THE MOST POWERFUL ANDF WE WILL TAKE OVER THE WORLDD!!!!
DeleteJeez have that women pick out a darn rug so the Nazi's can steal it 20 years down the road!
DeleteFinally some more Germans to mingle with! Are you guys living in Berlin too? And I agree on your views on Germany, I also feel that we will one day dominate France so go away you stupid frenchie.
Deleteyes I am living in Berlin! We should go shopping for rugs some time. As for the French man, well Germany is much better. It's as simple as that!
DeleteCan i come too? I have no plans this weekend. and i need a new rug
DeleteHello, my fellow German citizens. This is Adler Barth (Brianna Leung) signing in. I live in a small town called Dresden. It’s only about 2 hours south of Berlin Germany. I am a proud father of four. Julie (3), Lily (13), Robert (20), and Thomas (21). My worries are that my oldest boys, Robert and Thomas will have to enroll in the army soon. War may seem to be glorious but that is very incorrect. I’m a veteran of the German wars of unification and have witnessed many horrific events.
ReplyDeleteGermany is in a tough position being in the center of Europe. We have enemies on all sides besides our allies with Austria-Hungary. We have a disadvantage, because if there was a war to break out we would most likely be unsuccessful due to all the countries surrounding us. The good thing is that we’ve unified and show that we are a strong and powerful country! The great Otto von Bismark is somebody I would love to meet someday. Not only is his mustache splendid, he is the key factor of Germany’s success.
Hello Adler Barth! I see that not only share the same views, but coincidentally happen to live in the same town! I also believe war is glorified, and fear for my boys fighting in it. We should meet up and discuss Otto Von Bismark, his facial hair and our thoughts on war. We seem to be practically the same person!
DeleteCiao. My name is Giovanni Monacelli. I have two sisters and two brothers and I am the middle child in my family. At 23 years of age, I’m already the most intelligent Italian and the best writer in my home city of Florence. Currently, I’m working on constructing a book. What is it about, you ask? Well Italy of course! It’s only the greatest country on the face of the planet. Also, I have evidence that leads to proving that a well-known leader by the name of Garibaldi may be a descendant of Jesus, which will be included in this novel. Many people claim what I write is propaganda but all of them are just a bunch of jealous a*******!!!!! They don’t have any idea what they are missing out on not living here in Italy. I feel bad for them actually. Italy is the best and most powerful country to ever exist so any country that would like to challenge us in a war, I say, go right ahead and try! I believe that as a country, we have shown that we are the best in Europe but what we need next is to establish dominance around the world! Italian influence should be everywhere. We want to share our greatness with our allies but as powerful as we are, you can never have enough allies just to make sure. Just in case anybody was wondering I believe that spaghetti and meatballs is the greatest dish on earth and that it is a gift from god. If you ask me it should be National food of the world.
ReplyDeleteI mean things are pretty good here in Italy, but we have seen better days. Especially BEFORE WWI! After unifying we went through a bit of a rough patch but life was great (and still is great!)! This war is going to make us as a country stronger because I don’t know who is taking us down. Sounds like a lot of free land to me. It is just silly for some of the countries participating to go up against us Italians.
great post.
DeleteIt is great to be hearing from another lover of the great land of Italy. We should meet one day and talk about all the wonders Italy has offered and how wonderful it is to live in a city like Florence. We shall also chaw down on the wonderful delicacy god has given to us and that we have perfected SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS!!!
DeleteHAHAHAHAHAHA, I laugh at your stupidness. Why would Italy be the best country in Europe when Germany is alive and strong here too? You sir will be the first to go if you are that confident in Italy. I believe Germany would annihilate you in a war so I accept your challenge. I will alert the authorities about this outrageous behavior occurring in Italy and you will be wiped off the face of this earth. Italy will be no more than the ugly boot it already looks like after we are done with you.
DeleteI am Napoleon the 163rd, after the one and only Napoleon, ruler of France, and I am a French citizen. I am far superior to any person from another country because I am French. I am 22 years old and I am happily married to a model, and man is she beautiful. We have 5 kids, Napoleon the 164th, Napoleon the 165th, Napoleon the 166th, Napoleon the 167th, and Aramis. We are very happy even though we just make it by. All my boys are excited to join the French army. My little girl, Napoleon the 166th, is very helpful around the house. France is by far the best country in the world. Us French are powerful and sophisticated. We follow in the footsteps of the great Napoleon and we conquer land. In Africa, it isn’t even a fight to get land, we just take it. Those savages in Africa don’t stand a chance against us. Not only are we this powerful, but we are so sophisticated. Instead of fighting with our European friends over land, we just hold conferences and talk it out. All Europeans are the great, but the French are by far the best.
ReplyDeleteHaha, at least name the girl Napoleona or something. Great work.
DeleteYou frenchmen you are absolutly wrong America is the best contry ever! France is nowhere as powerful as America and what are you thinking about giving your little girl a boys name. Also on the side talking things out wont get you anywhere and it wont get your kids in any military action. My suggestion is WAR
DeleteHello, fellow Americans! My name is Priscilla Moore(Lauren Zouranjian) and I am a true American. I am an American Interventionist obsessed with my country. Every morning, I need to wake up and sing "God Bless America" to make sure I start my day off right. I live in Boston, Massachusetts where I believe America is the best country in the world lmao. I'm twenty two years old and I make a American jumpsuits and sell them for a living. Everyday I wear one of the jumpsuits I make and go for a jog to spread my nationalism. I believe that America Freedom and Democracy are the most important things in the world. All the other countries should be exactly like America. When we Americans invade into other countries to fight I don't mind but when other countries are fighting without us I mind. I'm afraid that their malice will somehow pour over into my country. I know that if my country goes to war we will definitely dominate! We have the intelligence, the leaders, and the weapons we need to stay strong and fight for our country! If we were to ever fight Europe we would easily knock the British accents out of em! I know that their would be nothing to worry about fighting them! Our country would defeat them and keep our heads held high. We are the best country out there and will be for a very long time!
ReplyDeleteI don't agree with going to war. But I do agree that if we have to, we will certainly come out victorious!
DeleteI am Simon Petrokov. I have a wife by the name of Betty Burgov and a son by the name of Sergei. We all work in the fields to make ends meet. Sergei only ever dreams about going to school but we need the money just to get by. He’s only 7 years old. We’re simple people living the simple life just minding ourselves. I don’t like the czar but I cant think of anything to replace him. I don’t know what to believe in anymore ever since what happened years back. I just wish it didn’t happen the way it did. It still haunts me whenever I dream to this day. The anniversary is pretty close too.
ReplyDeleteA few years back I was a different man. I was a nationalist. I wanted Russia to dominate the world. I was headstrong and arrogant looking back at it now. I was disappointed with how Russia was and everything it had become. One fateful day in 1905 I decided to join a protest because Nicholas the second was only destroying our reputation. I blamed him for all of Russia’s problems. I believed Russia was a nation that could do no wrong because of its large population and it should have gotten its territories back such as Finland and Poland. Betty and I marched with others to protest the czar, peacefully to my annoyance, and sometime after we got to his palace he opened fire on us. Betty and I barely got away. I was grazed by a bullet and there was a giant gash in my arm. Betty wasn’t so lucky. She had been hit in the back of her hip. We barely made it out alive. The other protestors weren’t so lucky. Betty’s fine now and we all remember that day to remind ourselves that Russia could be worse. It’s a good country but I just want some power back for Russia.
Seriously impressive back story on Blood Sunday, very nice Pernell!!
Delete: Bonjour Simon. I understand why you want some power back to Russian and how “Bloody Sunday” was a tough blow to all Russians with pride. But if you prove to us French that you are an ally that we can trust, we will be sure to help you out in the future. Make sure you and your people take this into consideration as your country moves forward. France is a strong country that you will want on your side!!!
DeleteSimon! I'm Aleksandr Shcherbatykh and I thought myself, and my wife (who I met at the protest) were the only survivors! So sad though, that you and your wife were shot. I'm glad you two are okay though. Maybe sometime in the future we could meet to talk of forming a group to overthrow the Czar?? Until next time, Для матери России!
DeleteBonjour, my name is Pierre Thomas and I am a true lover of the French nation. I live in a small town just outside of Paris known as Vernum, and I know everything there is to know about France. My personal favorite figure in French history has to be the man himself, Napoleon. He once made France a powerhouse of a country and I and others would love to restore that greatness. As like many others in France, I work in a factory and I don’t receive the greatest pay. Although my family needs all the money that it can get for things like food and other materials, I decided that it was right to have a 15 foot painting of Napoleon over my bed. Talk about a great thing to wake up to every morning. If he saw the painting I have of him, he would automatically classify me as a Saint (link my name and Saint together to all football fans).
ReplyDeleteAlthough France is the best country ever assembled, we are surrounding by potential threats. Having Britain to the north and Germany to the east is a big problem to my country. Although France is a sound military force, I wouldn’t be surprised if Britain and Germany try to double team us because they can’t handle us one- on- one. I feel that if we can form some sort of an alliance with another strong nation we will be unstoppable. Although we already have an alliance with Russia, this is very unhelpful since they are not powerful and scared. Although I have my worries I still ultimately think France will pull out the win. We no longer make the same mistakes we had when we lost to Prussia in 1871. That war still haunts my dreams till this day (good thing I got my Napoleon painting). Any other nations don’t think about starting any new wars because us French have it on lock down.
Great modern day NFL connection, also way to spend freely on portraits. Food can wait Napoleon portraits last forever.
DeleteHello my fellow friends and possible foes. My name is Duncan Angelo and I am from the most wonderful place in the world, also known as Britain. I have a beautiful wife whom i love very much, her name is Annabel. I am a British Mariner and my one true passion is fighting for my country on big boats (Secretly we are all mermaids and this is Atlantis.) I have no children but i would love to in the future, we could all use a few more hands around here. I was born in 1883 in our year of the lord (I was raised to practice Catholicism.) I joined the Navy when I was 25. Ever since then I have been in love with my birthplace even more. I am determined to show the rest of the world our glory.
ReplyDeleteI believe that a leader should be tough and hold up against foreign pressures. I think that my leader is exactly this and our country shall remain stationary and strong throughout anything. European politics mean nothing to me and shall not and will not disrupt a single grain of sand on our beaches or ports with their waves. I think that all of those children across the channel should settle their disputes through a more diplomatic form of settlement. What they do is their business and we are not their baby-sitters.
Protect those sand Grains!!
DeleteHello there I’m Norman “All American” Washington from Boston. I’m the biggest fan of everything of America in the world. I’m about 23 years of age and enjoy long walks on the beach at sunset. My favorite song is “God Bless America” and my favorite colors are red, white, and blue. I usually go out into town and get myself some great all American food grown, slaughtered, and cooked in the great U,S, and A.
ReplyDeleteI believe without a doubt the America is the greatest county ever made and no one can say anything different. Every country needs to be like America with democracy and the American invention of Freedom. Anything that poses a threat to America needs to be stopped. If the world can’t control itself we need to clean up the “little kiddies” mess. If you would like to say hi to me you can see me jogging every day in the north end and wearing an American flag jumpsuit with pride.
Norman, I almost just had a heart attack with your statement. Britain is by far the best country in the world. We have the navy, the population, the land, the giant empire, the location, and the best weapons. I would be careful what you say because we can take America whenever we want! You don’t want Britain as an enemy. Be careful what you say or things are going to get bloody.
DeleteSo you’re the one who almost trampled me while I was visiting Boston! How can you call yourself an American, if you agree with immigrants living in our country? You will be the one, Norman, in the wars against other countries while I sit and relax at home and kick immigrants out of America!
DeleteI absolutely agree with you Norman. America is the best country in the world and no one can stop us. I also have an american flag jump suit, we should meet up sometime and run together
Deletehaha, great group of comments. Britain's favorite colours (British way of spelling things) would technically be red white and blue too! Weird.
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DeleteI am writing to you from Flint, Michigan USA, and clearly I am the one of the few people here with any hope of being objective and rational. My name is Peter Longwood (Victoria B.) and I am a good old fashioned, all American factory worker. My wife does not work because I had the sense and decency to get a good job at the local Ford factory. We are not rich by any means, but we are able to support our three children, Harriet (14), Lee (15), and Henry (17). Personally, I have no interest in politics, and frankly, I think we should remove ourselves from European affairs. The Atlantic Ocean provides us with a good deal of distance from Europe, and I see no reason to not take advantage of the fact.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, I am glad all of you Europeans love your countries’ so much, feel free to stay there. America doesn’t need any more European or Asian Immigrants. This is particularly true for Italians and Slavs. In fact, those of you in America should probably head home, as you are not where you belong. You created your mess and now you have to clean it, instead of leaving it behind for someone else. My wife said the same thing to our children when they were toddlers, its amazing how the principle still applies. I know some Americans disagree with me, I once saw a man in an American Flag jumpsuit proclaiming how we should help sort out all of Europe’s problems. I think those people need a little help, and a good smack on the back of the head to knock some sense into them.
Finally! I’m so glad I have found someone with some knowledge and sense of what our country needs! I completely agree with everything you have said, especially the bit about how those darn Europeans should stay in their own country if they love it so much. You are a smart man Peter!
DeleteSemi inappropriate sounding name Victoria, but good post nonetheless.
DeleteHello from England, the land of the best country in the entire world! My great army/navy say it all, mate. I believe leaders should be tough and have pride on themselves. But one mayor rule in being a tough and proud leader is never letting outside pressure get to you. Britain doesn't really have that problem since we have a great amount of space between us and other Europeans. Therefore, we are safe from any negative European politics harmful to our strong and very powerful country. Even if it is just 15 miles wide of water protecting us. It's not like other European countries can try to bring our power country with harmful political talk. We settle things with words now, just leave politics out of it please.
ReplyDeleteWar in the 1900's? Out of the question completely. Meetings is the most sophisticated thing to do. Not bloody wars, loosing men who could be valuable to us. We need men to work, we need men to build our country. War is nonsense, pure rubbish in fact! Anyway, I know if war ever breaks off, Britain is cover. Britain is invincible!
Hipsters don't hate, they communicate. Peace conferences not war.
DeleteHello, fellow Americans, my name is Richard Pine (Sophie S.). I live in Flint, Michigan with my wife, Jane, and my children, Finn (18), Ruth (15), and Mable (14). I work at the Ford Factory in town and my wife stays at home to take care of the children. My wife does not know how to work, but she is able to when our family needs her help. Working at the Ford Factory brings up arguments between the men about political things going on in the world. I don’t ever get myself caught up in what is going on in countries other than America. In fact, I wish the immigrants who have come to America because their countries didn’t like them so they just had to beg America to accept before their heads got chopped off. I hope that one day in the near future that America will agree with me and they get sent back to their countries and they get their heads chopped off while they’re at it
ReplyDeleteI just wish America would get its nose out of everybody’s business for once and every American would come home and relax WITHOUT these dirty Italian and Slavic immigrants climbing down their throats and shoving them out of their jobs and homes. If America is to go to war with another country, I plan to hide my son, Finn, in the basement. My son was born and raised in America and he shall stay that way. He will never leave this country even over my dead body, this country will stay his home until he dies. I know that every American has a different opinion, and doesn’t feel the same about kicking immigrants out, but from up here in Flint, Michigan, AMERICA, everyone agrees with me. I know that people in Boston don’t agree with me! I was once visiting Boston and I was almost trampled by a weirdo guy running around in an American Flag jumpsuit, blowing a trumpet and singing God Bless America. Long shall America be my country! And hope that all the other countries butt out!
...because I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
DeleteHello my fellow americans! I am Wilfred Jackson from Flint, Michigan. I have 3 wonderful kids. Charlie who is 15, James who is 15, and Louie who is 17. Of course I can't forget my beautiful wife, Mary! I work at a Ford factory and make decent money. I am the only source of income right now. My wife doesn't work but to be honest she might have to if times get tough. Which is why we don't need to get involved with problems over seas. It is none of our business, so why should we care? I know I don't. It's just going to make matters worse. If we go to war, most of the male population will be overseas. Leaving their families here alone with no means of income. All these italians and slavics need to get back to where they came from. This is Merica'. We don't have time or space to worry about other countries.
ReplyDeleteBonjour! I am Charlotte Baste (Allie Collins) and I am 35 years old. I live in the wonderful city of Paris, France, right along the Seine. If I could show you the view of my amazing country, I am sure I could convince you of its greatness. I have a husband and 4 children. I have an obsession with Napoleon and I think my husband might be jealous because he knows I only settled for him because he is so short and I knew that I would never end up with my true love, Napoleon. I have 4 boys, all of whom are going to be in the army, having myself and my husband always told them our strong views of the Germans and the British becoming threats. They also share our suspicion about the France’s alliance with Russia. But, we get by on my meager salary from the awful factory I work in. My husband is a dishonorable man who cannot keep a job to save his life. I hope to God that he gets his stuff together! I am sick of just sitting in a factory day after day and not being able to do anything about what’s going on in the world!
ReplyDeleteHow dare you filthy Europeans try to push your militaristic thoughts into the brains of Americans?! You should focus more on your job and income to support your family, rather than waging war with your neighboring countries. Put your differences aside and, most important of all, leave America out of your battles!
DeleteThank god your husband is short, cause otherwise he sounds terrible.
DeleteHello, my fellow Italians and other members of the world. My name is Vincenzo D’Allessandro. I have one sister and two brothers. I live in the lovely city of Florence, Italy. I love my country so dear, but not as dear as my beautiful Italian girlfriend I wish to marry. I like to spread the word to all who shall listen about the great and aspiring country know as Italy. I dream of doing great things for Italy and being inscribed in its history, but for now I am a journalist and as of late I am working on a novel. This book shall truly romanticize the greatness of Italy. In the book I speak of all the wonders and experience there has been throughout the history of Rome and all other magnificent facts about Italy. Of all its past glories and how it will truly be a nation of peace and prosperity.
ReplyDeleteThough I can admit that Italy has been weak as of late but soon we will make a name for us. Especially after our unification we expected to grow stronger though in fact we did not. Mainly for a reason that out country is split in half in the fact that the northern half we are industrialize and the southerner’s still mainly just farm. Though there are hard times, we shall become much greater than our old “Holy Roman Empire.” For us to fully reach this goal we shall need friends who we can trust and rely on and they shall be able to do the same with us. Though this bond of friendship shall not be for us it shall be for the other who will not have to perish under the almighty fist of power known as Italy. Although Italy is far superior to all the other countries I shall not disrespect the others for I do think they are also great countries. Just not as good as Italy.
This is by me Harry sry i have a google account under this username and it just went with this.
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DeleteDear Vincenzo D’Allessandro,
DeleteGreetings from you're fellow Italian! I do hope you're doing well. I couldn't agree more about your viewpoints on our fair country of Italy! I too want to better our nation and show how great it is too everyone. Alliances are critical for war, though it's not to say that we couldn't take the enemies ourselves, we are Italy after all! I do see you're point in the break of the country, but truly I do believe we can join together when needed, and separation will be a thing of the past! I do hope you would proudly serve your country if war comes, I know I would do anything to benefit our lovely country! I wish you the best, and heaping piles of spaghetti and meatballs!
Dante D'Attilio
[Ugh it took me so long to make this work >> We only just got the room too, very sorry. But, have a nice day.]
(Sarah S.)
DeleteGuten abend! My name is Haagen-Dazs Heineken, (Morgan Michelson) and I am a proud German citizen. I am so happy Germany is finally unified, and that my kids will grow up knowing the glory of Germany! I live with my wonderful wife Klaudia, and our four, less wonderful, children. I live about two hours away from Berlin, in a town called Dresden. My favorite things are Otto Von Bismark, ice cream, and spending time with my two eldest boys. My two eldest boys are my favorite children, so I am nervous that they will have to join the army and go to war. I spent time in the German war fighting for unification, and it wasn’t much fun at all, so I hope they don’t have to go to war like I did.
ReplyDeleteWar is not as fantastic as it is made to seem, so I am raising them to not believe this glorified mentality of going to war. My hero is Otto Von Bismarck, because he is one reason Germany is so great, and his mustache brings pride to our country. My dream is to discuss how he unified Germany over ice cream with Bismarck himself.
I did not known you lived in town Haagen Dazs! Our families have so much in common! (I wonder why). I would love to talk about war strategies over some ice cream or maybe a beer sometime!
DeleteI am also a big Otto Von Bismark fan! Where would we be today in Germany without him and how low would the mustache standards be?
DeleteWhat a delicious sounding name!
DeleteGuten Tag! My name is Dirk Schrempf and I reside in the relatively large town of Dresden, Germany. I live about two hours south of my job in Berlin. I am 45 years old and have seven wonderful children. Detlef (3), Uwe (3), Elias (3), Frido (3), Chris (13), Shawn (20), and Tim (21). (This was before we decided to get more creative with the names). My two eldest sons, Tim and Shawn, dream of joining the army and fighting under our remarkable and strong-headed prime minister Otto Von Bismarck. This worries me because I know that Bismarck believes in Blood and Iron and Real Politik which could put my sons in some danger considering good 'ol Otto sure does whatever it takes to keep us Germans in one piece. In fact, someday I would love to meet Otto and just admire his amazing moustache! I mean I would also love to discuss war and strategy with him but his moustache is just the best I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteMy main worry of living in Germany is that we are stuck in the very middle of Europe. I mean sure we have our main ally Austria-Hungary to the south but we have the French scum to our left and those Russian dirt bags to the right! I personally think the only other country worth possibly getting along with is Italy but they are so far south that if we were ambushed they may not get here in time to save us if they do decide to help. I just worry that if my boys are on the front lines that they will not be killed if we are attacked. I'm sorry for bringing this topic up again but I am just immensely worried that they will be killed. I once fought under Otto and I know how rough things can get. He would put us through anything just to win a single battle. Well anyways that is all I have for today! Long live Germany! Auf Wiedersehen!
Great post Brett!
DeleteAllo peasants! I am Ty Lox and I am from the greatest place on earth which is clearly by far Britain. I am in the British navy while my wife is home alone. The Germans have stared a naval arms race against us and while we are clearly the superior navy we have been saddened by the loss of our wonderful queen, Queen Victoria. Germany has finally industrialized which means they at least have a fighting chance but of course Britain will surpass all. Politics mean nothing to me in this battle. It is about strength and our foreign friends may try but they cannot reach our land past our wonderful wonderful navy.
ReplyDeleteYou're clearly mistaken. Germany will and will surpass Britain at any time
Deleteobviously you have not seen our navy. Good luck foreign friend. may your loss be humble
DeleteWell if you wanna British think you all so mighty, good for you. We the people in Italy shall befriend all so you shall not have to face out godly powers!!!!
Deleteyou know what Italian. SHUN.
DeleteI agree with my fellow German, we will be victorious in this race. We mustn't let this race consume all of our thoughts though, we need to think about our other issues as well, that are just as important.
DeleteJohn Smith (Alyssa Tocci)
DeleteOh, but you are mistaken, poor foreigner. Surely America is the greatest place on Earth.
Алло! Hello! My name is Aleksandr Shcherbatykh. I'm a lower class Russian citizen and myself and my family own 1/2 an acre of land but we work 2 acres. My children are Yakubov, who is 7 years old and Anastasia who is 4 years old. My wife, Matryona and I met on the horrible day of January 22, back in 1905, commonly referred to as Bloody Sunday. We both ran as the gunfire began. We both ran into each other as a soldier of the Imperial Guard approached, pointing a pistol at us. I, myself was in fear, but then looked to my right to see Matryona crying, scared for her life... Fortunately, I had some jewels, and several loaves of bread in my sac and was able to pay the guard off... From that point on, we were in love.
ReplyDeleteIn November of 1906, we were married. We bought a small farmhouse with a stream running just behind it. In August of 1907, our son Yakubov was born. 4 years later, our daughter Anastasia was born, June of 1910.
The Czar, I believe is the worst man to ever rule this land. When we had a peaceful protest, he turned it into a massacre!! We've lost Finland and Poland and he doesn't even seem to care. WE the people of Russia believe that WE are dying! We lost a war to Japan for crying out loud!! HOWWWWWWWW!?!?!?!?!? Nicholas the second clearly cares only for HIS well being, not the country's, not the peoples', but HIS! Isn't a ruler supposed to protect his people? NOT try to kill them? We live far from the city, so I can't even learn of any new ways we could possibly over throw him, or what we could replace a Czar with. All I know is I want him GONE!! FOR MOTHER RUSSIA!!
Kristina Line
ReplyDeleteHello fellow Germans. Living in Dresden as part of a unified Germany is splendid, although there is the fear that we can be attacked by countries on the surrounding three sides. Even with our trust allies to the south, there is still some fear nestled within us. Being a middle-aged war veteran with my four kids, aged 3, 13, 20, and 21, I know how devastating a war can be. My oldest children are to fine boys, who will have to join the army to fight the wars, which I am very worried about. Although I worry for Germany and my two sons, I hope to meet Otto von Bismarck one day. For I have heard that his mustache is absolutely splendid. Even though war is glorified in Germany, that is all an illusion, for it is not as pretty as someone may believe. The German unification wars were brutal, and I worry deeply for the safety of my on boys. These wars, I believe will be even more brutal in my opinion.
Hullo, fine citizens. I’m Luis Smith (Shea M.) I live in the greatest country in the world, I’m sure you can all guess it’s Britain! Britain is amazing in many ways first for its army. We have the best guns and weapons around. There is so many men that have volunteered to fight and join the navy. I’m the top commander in the navy, which is a very important job. The best part of my job is bossing everyone around. I’m the most important man in my country, and a man’s got to do what a man’s got to do. I’m not afraid of other countries trying to come because we’re are the best. They can try, but they will fail. No one would even try to come near us because we have the best weapons, a huge population, we’re 15 miles wide (ginormous), a top notch navy, a gorgeous empire, and Britain is just unstoppable! (Which is no shocker.)
ReplyDeleteAnother great thing about Britain is our power. We can take over any weak countries, and trade with whoever we want. My wife Marta is big into trading. She knits clothes a lot that are often traded to the poor Africans with no money, but they have a lot of great natural resources. With Marta knitting constantly and me being commander in the army makes Marta and I wealthy. We live right near Britain’s great overseas empire, and we have an ocean view from our bed room window. Sadly, we have no children, but that shall soon change. Well I got to go, and run the best country in the world. God bless Britain.
I completely disagree with this nonsense. Germany is obviously the best country.
DeleteFinally I've found someone who actually knows what they're talking about! Britain is the best, no question about it. The Germans are just jealous that they'll never compare to us.
DeleteGood evening here from Boston Massachusetts. My name is Giles Smith I am 22 years old and I am a hardcore patriot. I live in Boston and I am a lawyer and I am a Harvard graduate. I have one smoking hot wife, all the guys check her out, and she is the hottest thing in Boston. I have a very limited wardrobe, with my suit for when I go to court and my American flag jump suit. I wear my jump suit with pride. I wear it everywhere; I like to wear it when I run because all those dumb European tourists look at me like I have three heads. I hate when I can hear them talking trash about America, so I go over to them and use my Harvard smarts to yell at them. America is the best damn country around they can beat any country to the ground. I mean we have freedom and democracy right? I think we should just go to Europe and show those ignorant Europeans whose boss, and if I have to, the first chance I get I will go out there and kick some European behind myself. I think we should go fight because I don’t want any of these Europeans to come to America and take over because I can’t stand them. But overall America is far superior than any other country USA!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love America!!! , we are the greatest nation to ever be on planet earth. And btw i have an American flag jumpsuit!! we should go running together sometime my fellow patriotic citizen!
DeleteI hate to tell you Mr. Smith and your friend there, that jumpsuits went out of fashion quite some time ago. Now, if you think your pathetic navy is just going to waltz over and attempt to take over Europe, your wrong. We Brits will sink your silly little ships faster than you could wipe the tears out of your eye because you FAILED. Silly American
Delete#GB_for_the_Win!!!
Attractive wife + a American Flag Jumpsuit = Bleeding Red White and Blue
DeleteHi, fellow citizens. I am Martin Smith, just another Michigander! I am a middle- class citizen of Flint, Michigan. I am the proud father to three lovely children; Julia (14), Jacob (13), and Jessica (17). We, the Smith’s, feel that America should stop allowing foreigners to inhabit our beloved country! Perhaps it is their fault for our country’s need to get involved in European affairs. These filthy Italians and Slavic immigrants should stay to their origins. I feel that all this nonsense about going to war is ridiculous and irrational. Don’t the Americans understand that we should mind our own business, rather than putting our noses into European problems? I can’t believe that certain silly Americans would even consider allying and waging war on other countries! I have a wife and three children to worry about! If I get drafted for the war then my wife would have to start working, a very unfeminine and demeaning thing for a woman to have to do (what if she becomes too manly?). I am satisfied with my job at a local Ford factory, why would I risk leaving that behind? In my opinion, America should let Europe fight their problems alone.
ReplyDeleteGood day to everyone! My name is Ronald Weiner (Kivan), I am a proud father of two and I am married to my lovely wife Paley Weiner. My family and I are living in the grand capitol of Germany, Berlin. We are proud Jews! We are rather wealthy for an average citizen living here in Germany and life is great here! Everyone is happy and we all share a love for this great country! I cant imagine living anywhere else! Not to mention all the terrible things that are happening in other countries that have no impact here. Like seriously Germany is one of the most peaceful nations in the world! Forget America! I also know that my family is safe here. Word is spreading about Jewish communities getting destroyed and Jews getting killed in Russia for no reason. Sucks to be in Russia!
ReplyDeleteI don’t think anything like that could happen here in Germany. I mean the news of these pogroms does raise some awareness but how could that happen here in Germany. There is no way that our great German race will stoop down to the level of those barbaric Russians. What losers. Jewish society here is doing great and I don’t see that changing in the future. I do see war happening in the near future though. Its all good though because both the boys are 4 years old and I’m too damn old to go out and fight. And we got $$$ anyways so I aint got no worries.
Hello there comrade! I’m glad to see another fellow like myself out there. I as well have a large amount of cash money, and am in extreme belief that Germany is the best country out there. I also must recognize your first name, Ron, as it is a family name for me as well!
DeleteMoney = no problems! Until it's stolen but we will save that for 20 years from now.
DeleteMy name is Felix Petersen (Andrea Porter), I am a proud citizen of the unified Germany. I live in a small town by the name of Dresden, with my wife, Arabella Petersen, my two sons, Stefan (21) and Lukas (20), and my daughters, Kerstin (13) and Ursula (3). One day I hope to get the honors of meeting Otto Von Bismarck, the brilliant man who brought together this magnificent country. I dream of the day where I get to see his mustache up close, in person.
ReplyDeleteI only have a few worries, like the fact that we are at the center of Europe with enemies on all sides, all except Austria-Hungary to the south. I am afraid that there will be wars against these countries, our location could not be worse. I fear that if there is war, my two boys will have to join the army. I also fear that they will want to join the army because of how glorified war has become. As a veteran of the German Unification wars I can say that there is no glory in war and killing people.
Finally! A fellow German near the bottom of the page! I have to agree with you about our situation and our fine Otto Von Bismark and his moustache. Our position in Europe is not the greatest by far, but our glorious country will be triumphant!
DeleteHello Americans, I am a proud citizen of America and I believe freedom is the greatest thing since God himself. I love to sing “God Bless America” and yes that was me you saw running in the American flag jumpsuit this morning! I am not worried about any war that America gets involved and personally I wouldn’t mind being over seas fighting for this great nation. I think that after we win the war in Europe, we should enforce democracy and freedom on these countries. We are the strongest, greatest, and most well-off country in the world! Our military forces could take out ANY of the European powers with ease. If countries adopted some of the culture and freedom rights than there wouldn’t be so many civil wars and rebels revolting against their kings. Besides, kings are over rated and democracy is the new way to go and personally I believe freedom is the greatest gift to ever be given!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think that America should get involved in other countries. With all the rebellion and civil ware fares taking place someone needs to step in and shut it down. And who better for the job than the great country of America, and besides what if any of these problems were to spread to our nation!
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ReplyDeleteMazeltof to all you German Jews out there. My name is Ryan Gray, but most people call me R-Swizzle. About myself, my wife and I live in Berlin, in the great land of Germany. All hail the kaiser! I work as a factory manager, in a major watchmaking facility. As you may assume, I am all blinged out, as the kids say. My wife, Gertrude and I do very well. Along with our twin children Charlotte and Ronny. Both of them are twelve years old and prepared to go into the watch making business.
As a hobby, I like to keep up with war, and politics. I am old enough to know the era of Otto Von Bismarck. I miss the old lad. Real politik was the way to go. I have read many novels, describing the ideas, like when he intercepted a message from Napoleon. I was eager to see the great Germany go to war with the French. Speaking of the subject, I hate those ignorant croissant eating fools. The way the poise themselves, drinking their wine on that stupid tower. They act like Napoleon himself still leads the country. But I digress. I do believe the populous of the continent fully believes we are the dominant country. Mostly because of the rapid pace of industrialization.
Peace out,
R-Swizzle
Very entertaining post R-swizzle nice work.
DeleteBonjour, my name is Jaques Baudin (Christina C). My family and I live in a small but adequate home in the town of Vernon, France. I work in a factory with many others like myself. I don't make a large salary but I am able to support my family. I love living in France, would never want to live anywhere else, but wish I was alive to experience the reign of the great French Empire. The large picture of Napoleon in my bedroom reminds me of these days and waking up to his glorious face makes me feel as though I am still part of those days gone by. Many people have different ways to fall asleep at night, but I feel that gazing into Napoleons brown eyes on those restless nights, helps me sleep the most. I admire that he was such a powerful man although he was small in stature. However, the days of Napoleon are over and Germany and Britain are becoming a large threat to France. If Germany and Britain ever get smart enough to join forces, my glorious France, may be in trouble. France has an alliance with Russia, but it is never really known how loyal they will be especially after Prussia won the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. That war should have been ours. Who will know what the future will bring for our beloved country.
ReplyDeleteI am greatful to know that there are other Napoleon loving,French factory workers like me who have a lot of the same views. Also, I think you will agree with me that we could be in very big trouble.
DeleteHello, my name is Camellia Caprice (Ally Zagami). I live in the beautiful country of Italy. I must say, Italy really is perfect, I can’t think of a single problem about this country! In fact, when I hear someone say Italy I think about all of the amazing and interesting things about this country. Personally, my favorite thing about Italy would have to be the food, especially the spaghetti and meatballs! Oh the spaghetti and meatballs here in Italy are just amazing, I would have no problem eating them every day for the rest of my life, they are so delicious. If it were up to me, spaghetti and meatballs would be the national food of the world. Well, the food isn’t all that is great about Italy, there is also the fact that Garibaldi is the biggest hero in Italy. I love him so much, he is literally perfect, and I swear I think he must be related to Jesus himself!
ReplyDeleteMy beliefs about war is that I’m not worried about it at all. I know for a fact that Italy could defeat any country that tried to take it down. Italy is such a nice country. Italy tries to be nice to all countries, so there is just no way that Italy could fail at war. I have also been writing a great book about my amazing country. When I’m finished writing it I know that it will become the most popular book in all of Italy because everyone will want to read about how perfect Italy is.
haha, nice post Ally.
DeleteEllo chaps, my name is Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot. I hale from the small seaside town of Dover, which is in the great, magnificent, absolutely flawless, superior nation of Britain. I’ve lived in this cozy little town all my life, born and raised here. My father was a successful fisherman and was constantly out on the mighty Atlantic for months at a time, so until the age of eleven I really did not know him. During this time my lovely mother raised me and my younger brother Timothy. When we were together, my brother and I, we truly were a handful. I remember this one time we made a raft out of drift wood and vowed in the name of Britain to cross the channel on it. We cursed a good sixty-five meters on it before we sunk and had to swim back to shore. When we got home that evening, our mother was more extremely cross. Anyway, it was in this moment that I developed my love for the sea and the vessels that cruise through her waters. So, after many countless revisions I attempted to cross the channel a multitude of times. After five year of trying to sail, my mother unloaded me onto my father. That year was one I wish I could relive over and over again. I acquired a great deal of knowledge on the different types of ships and how to take care of them, which would become very handy when I joined the Queen’s Royal Navy at the ripe age of eighteen.
ReplyDeleteAhhh yes, eighteen. This is normally the time in life when a normal person would go to college, but not me, no sir. I chose to make my spectacular country proud. I chose to sail the seas as being part of the greatest naval fleets in the world, preaching the British word wherever we went. Why, even if they did understand me I would still tell’em “Were better than you.” Course they would just stand there and nod their heads. After sailing for two years and being stationed in many places, my vessel brought back to the mother land for repairs and updates. During this time me and all my ship mates were granted leave for about five months. In this I returned back to Dover to visit my family and in this visit I did not expect to meet the women of my life. Her name was Elizabeth Masterson and still is Elizabeth, except she is now proud to bear the last name Cobblepot. Now I may be aging, just turned twenty-eight, but I know when trouble is afoot. Those Germans are up to some scummy business. But if they think they can get away with anything they’ll be in quite a shock because we Brits will put down in an instant, especially if they try to control the sea. Well, I have informed you enough about me so, this is Oswald Chesterfield Cobble pot signing off.
Anyone would be happy to be a Cobblepot, lucky Elizabeth. Amazing work here Nick.
DeleteGuten Tag! name is Karlheinz Kruger (Andrew Pallaria), I'm a proud unified German citizen. I am the father of 4 boys, Agustus, who is 21, Christof, who is 20, Dagobert, who is 13 and the one that probably shouldn't have come along Olof, who is 3. We all live in our tiny cramped home in the small town of Dresden, which is approximately 2 hours away from Berlin, and the most amazing man in the world, Otto Von Bismark. That man knows how to grow the proper stache, where mine is but trimmed and small.
ReplyDeleteOur glorious country was unified but i fear the worst for our position in the country. We are smack-dab in the middle of the country for heinz sake! My two oldest boys would have to go to war against these other countries on both sides. As a veteran of our unification wars i would know what war smells and tastes like, only from licking the bottom of Ulf's shoe that one day. On the other matters though being in the center of Europe has me worried for near future wars against any country becuase if that happened then our glorified country would be easily taken over by some other inferior country such as Italy and their "famous" Italians. I am dearly worried for my boys sake because knowing what war is, it is not the greatest thing for them at such a young age.
Don't worry, if a war does happen, which it probably won't, they are Germans! They will destroy their enemies and will come out on top. And there is no way Germany will fail, we have he best army and navy in all of Europe!
DeleteHello. My name is Hans Crowitz (Nick MacIntosh). I am from Hamburg, Germany. I am one of the 500,000 Jewish people living in Germany. I am married and have two children. I am also very wealthy. I am very proud to live in Germany. It is the best country in the world! William II is a great leader and we have the best army, and navy in the world also!
ReplyDeleteI have heard rumors of a war but I am not worried. If a war were to take place, no one in my family would fight in it. My children are too young to fight, and if I had to, I could pay someone off so I wouldn’t have to fight. And if a war does happen, I have full faith that Germany will pull out victorious!
You are correct Hans there is no need to worry and mostly because my boys will be fighting in that war. Never lose your faith in Germany because we are the strongest nation alive. We will never be defeated!!!!
DeleteBonjour, my name is Paul- Henri Dubois (Sullivan H). My wonderful family and I live in a small but cozy house in the lovely town of Vernun in the greatest country in the world France. I work in a little factory and am by no means rich. One of my few regrets in my life is not having the pleasure of living during the time of the great French Empire. However, I make up for this with the painting of the best short person ever to live that I get to look at when I go to sleep at night! Unfortunately, those days are over and my beloved country is facing potential enormous threats in Britain and Germany. God, I hope that our alliance with Russia will pay off if something should happen, but i still don't know because of our loss in the Franco-Prussian War years ago. There is no way we should have lost that war.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would have to agree to my fellow Brit. Britain is by far the best nation in the world and no matter what you try to do to stop us you will inevitable fail. All aspects of our nation are far superior then you whimsy little France.
DeleteDear Sullivan, you should fear the great threat of Britain, our Navy is the finest and strongest in the world I should know as I currently serve as Commodore. There are no regrets you need to live your life for the Country that you live in. I wish you good luck my French friend...
ReplyDeleteJohn Smith (Alyssa Tocci)
ReplyDeleteFine day to you people of the world. My name is John Smith and I am a middle class American Isolationist who lives in Flint Michigan. I have three children and a wife who stays home with them.
These are my only concerns: personally, I believe that America should not be getting involved with Europe. I don't see why America doesn't stay out of Europe's business, we should not be focusing on anyone but ourselves at this moment. We should be bettering ourselves and not even get slightly involved with any kind of foreign affairs. I am a nativist and I would love for all the Italian and Slavic immigrants to leave this country. I think we'd be a lot better without them here in America. Perhaps others will see my point of view. But other than this, I'm proud to be an American!
nice post
DeleteHello everyone, my name is Agmon Weil (Sydney M). I don’t know about you people but my life is pretty good if I do say so myself. The fam and I live in a rather large house in Berlin, Germany. We don’t have much to worry about these days; we haven’t had really any wars in a very long time. And I am blessed to have two beautiful twin boys named Aaron and Zohar. They are four years old tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteSo……apparently in some places people don’t like Jews? I mean I would care….but I don’t….What’s wrong with being Jewish anyway...? SORRY I CANT HELP MY RELIGION. So I’ve been hearing about a lot of violence lately…I could never imagine the pogroms happening here in Germany, the greatest, most powerful country in the world. Honestly it must be so terrifying having to worry about people coming to kill you for no apparent reason. But I would be fine anyway because I have the money. I could probably just buy them out of killing my family and me. I feel bad for less wealthy people because there’s nothing they can do to save themselves and their families. I mean the Russian Slavs are barbaric but I’m a German, with 500,000 other Jews around me. I don’t think that it is humanly possible for them to defeat us. My kids can’t fight anyway, so they are safe, and I’m just old enough not to fight. And even if I did have to fight, I would just buy a replacement for me. I’m sure pogroms will not take place here in Germany, I have no worries
Greetings, it is I, Charles Johnson (Kiana Cozier). I am writing to you from the greatest country in the world! Why, Britain, of course. Everything about our country is superior, most notably our army/navy. I have proudly served in the navy for 4 years. Our navy is unstoppable. No country can beat us, if they dare challenge us. Other countries fear us and our powerful forces. Our weapons are far more advanced than any other. We want victory, and anything less is unacceptable. Being separated from the rest of Europe gives us the advantage of being safe from European politics or troubles. If any country dare attack us, they would easily be defeated. We are invincible. We also have a wonderful overseas empire, which puts us above the rest. I have a wonderful wife, Matilda, but no children. My focus is set on defending our wonderful country. No one can beat the victorious British!
ReplyDeleteHallo friends! My name is Adolf Hitler and I am a proud German Jew. There are about half a milli of us living here but I’m probably the richest out of all of them. I live with my dime of a wife (She’s a 10) and I managed to squeeze out 2 kids not too long ago. The Russians are some crazy people, I’ve heard things about the pogroms there and I hope to god this doesn’t happen here in Germany. However, I believe that I am wealthy enough to prevent me or my family from getting hurt if it does. But it probably won’t happen here anyway in the great country of GERMANY. I hear rumors of war but my kids are too young to fight and I am too old. I believe war is good because without it, too much pressure builds up and eventually everyone will hate everyone else and it will be one big never ending mess. Europe is the center of the world and I would want to live nowhere else other than right here in Germany, the strongest country in Europe. I would hate to live in stupid America where you are too far away from all the action. I think your nation is dumb, so stay where you are and that will solve so many problems. Goodbye, A.H
ReplyDeleteA dime that's top of the line....?
DeleteHallo, my name is Maximilian Schmitz. (David Rabinowitz) I live in a nifty little town called Dresden. I am also only 2 hours south of Berlin in Germany. Being a true German is big to me. I am scared though because being in the middle with enemies on all sides makes me scared, but we are allies with Austria-Hungary. I am a 50 year old man dealing with a mid-life crisis and 4 children to deal with. i have a 3 year old daughter named Yvonne, a 13 year old daughter named Birgit, a 20 year old son named Ulrich, and a 21 year old son named Jurgen. My two oldest sons are forced to join the army but I still say nein to the government telling them to do this. Otto van Bismark is my idle. I try to shape my mustache to be the exact size shape of his. I am a veteran in war but I don’t want my boys to have to go through what I went through. I know that Germany will never stand down and they will destroy anyone that gets in our way!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your midlife crisis sir!
DeleteHello, my name is Christopher Crumpet(Daniel Zwonik). I am a proud member of not only the best military in the world but the best nation in the world, Britain. My wife, Tina Crumpet, and I are both middle class citizens and more than proud to be members of this exceptional nation. Britain is so far ahead of everyone in every way it is nearly impossible for us lose in any on coming conflict. We have a better naval force, a better army, and more advanced in technology. I believe that with the 15 miles that separate us from the Continental Europe that we are completely safe. Not to mention with our exceptional navy that no one could get anywhere near our coastline. Our country owns nearly one sixth of all land in the world making us even better. Overall, we are better in not only military, but we are also superior in the social class as according to Darwin, "The fittest survives" and we are clearly the most fit group of people on this Earth.
ReplyDeleteAll right whatever floats your boat, but 'merica is still by far the most bestest country military wise and in general.
DeleteHello lads this is Commodore Eli Troy III (Ben T)
ReplyDeleteI am from the greatest Country, Britain from a small town west of London called Dartford where I live with my wife. I love my homeland we have the best Royal Navy and strongest Army who protects our great country. I feel very safe in Britain because of our strong leadership and great armed forces. We are protected by a Royal Navy that included 18 modern dreadnoughts, 29 battleships, 10 battle cruisers, 20 town cruisers, 15 scout cruisers, 200 destroyers and 150 cruisers. I hold rank as a First Class Commodores in the Royal Navy where my life is devoted to protecting my home land. I have made my career in the Royal Navy which has been very god to me working with the best Admirals and devoted men.
You wish your navy could handle our technology and U-Boats. You don't stand a chance against Germany in this war you should have just given up on Belgium you fools. Nobody can beat us especially France and Britain
DeleteYeah , what Andreas Smith said. Are U-Boats will destroy your ships without you even knowing. I almost hate Britain as much as I hate France! Your on a stupid little island as well, you aint even part of the main land. Our U- Boats could be right up against your shoreline and u.o.e.n.o (you don't even know).
DeleteDear Journal,
ReplyDeleteOh how Italy is lovely today! Everyday I come upon a new marvel in my wondrous country of Italy! Everything here is swell, even if we hit a few bumps after unification. Even in times of quarrel, Italia remained just and composed. Other countries may fear our sheer greatness, and marvelous, courageous leaders such as Garibaldi, who is not only a divine being descended from God himself, but an all around impressive man with so many admirable traits. Frankly, I do not know why no one truly worships this man like I do; he is the truly one of the best things to happen in Italy's splendid history. I want Italy, no, the world, to know all about this astonishing country I have the honor of living in, so I am constructing a novel of Italy's rise to such greatness. Of course, a woman's word is never as high is a man's, but I've dealt with the problem accordingly. I myself will not be credited with spreading Italy's influence, but that is no burden, for a deed to my prosperous and wonderful country is but enough recognition for a woman such as me. The pen name I will use will be none other than Dante D'Attilio. Few will ever be told of this secret, I do trust that my journal will keep my mouth from speaking words that are not to be spoken. I, will pass on the alias to my future daughter, of whom will grow and learn all about this magnificent country. She will continue to tell the world of all the wonders of the best, and truest country in the world, Italy for years to come. I will pass, but Dante will live on forevermore.
I take much pleasure in living in this marvelous country, but like all things, we must keep moving forward. We must stand tall and show our greatness to all countries that doubt us, we must politically and physically transcend all the other nations, to recreate a new, improved, united, and passionate empire. We will show everyone of our fantastic country, and create political bonds with those who see the potential in having such a wondrous country on their side. If, heaven forbid, war were to come upon us, or one of our future allies, there is no doubt that the strength and bond of the countries could defeat the enemy. I do not fear war, for Italy will not tremble at the unsightly face of an enemy, she will stand tall and show her power to her enemies of whom will whimper at her feet, begging for mercy, and I must be strong as well, for myself, for my fellow Italians, and for my prestigious country.
Though I am a young, simple, and frail woman, I do believe I can make a change in this country. There are times I do wish I could be a man, so that I could serve my country much more openly and freely, but alas, my light complexion, slender curved body, and long black hair is only good for attracting a husband. Oh, such sorrow; but I must be going, my journal, for there are meals to be made, floors to be swept, and much work to be done on the novel. Perhaps I'll make spaghetti and meatballs, the most tongue tantalizing and mouth watering dish of the universe, for dinner. Until tomorrow, Journal.
Felicità De Santi (Sarah S.)
[PS Sorry for the late response, everything's been hectic and I've been trying to post but mobile complications and such, I will post a reply soon as well! Have a nice day, and greetings from Disney :)]
Really great job on the post Sarah! I love the backstory, and the story behind the book on the great Garibaldi.
Deletehey my name is Tom Sawyer (Jake Elia). I live in Flint Michigan with my three Bucky, Ducky, and Charles. I work in a Ford factory, and the pay is horrible but its the only job i could get due to my low "IQ". What it tarnation is an IQ?????? Not to mention im the only one who actually does anything in this house hold. my wife does diddley squat! shes a horrible cook, and doesnt work so im leaft to bring home the bacon. Literally. I have a second job in a slaughter house. Even though she knows this, shes going around braggin' going "my mans got two jobs". Ya i work two jobs but times are tough and maybe you should get off your bottom and get something done! I mean OMG! (sorry for taking the gracious Lords name in vain)
ReplyDeleteNow i see all these imegrants commin into our 'Merica and takin our jobs! They Took our jobs! we yell, but nothing is done. they should just stay in their darn country and deal with their problems then! you dont see me picking up and moving when one little thing goes wrong in my town do you? So go on back to the desolate lands from which they came. We shouldn't be worrying about their problems! its just going to cause a fight we dont need! I once i took a trip to Boston, MA and there are some crazy people there. This guy, i think his name was John Vanderkeyl, was runnin a muck in the city in some 'merican flag jump suit like a monkey. Have some respect for our country! Well ill see y'all next time i need to go back to the factory cus i got two jobs.
Hello my name is Sebastian Krueger(Nora Flaherty). I live in a little town called Dresden, Germany, two hours south of the capital. I have four children, Lukas, who is 21, Alexander, who is 20, Angelika, who is 13, and Anna, who is three. I am worried for my two sons who will have to join the army in the war. They think war will be amazing and they will be heroes, but I know that's not true. Even though my boys will have to be sent to war, I have enough faith in Germany to bring them home safe. Germany is a strong country, and I am very proud to be a citizen of it. I don't think our location will hinder our progress in the war. We are surrounded by many enemies, but Germany can defend itself as a strong, unified country.
ReplyDeleteThe War to End all wars!! I like the sound of that. The time has finally arrived where I can go and do my duty to my great home country of France. I need to go and enlist in this once a life time chance to show my strength, abilities and my overall manhood. I have heard rumors about how the Germans are tearing right through France. I can hardly believe such garbage. How can such a weak and overall dumb country cut through our magnificent home land like a warm knife through butter? I also heard that those Germans are using a plan called the Schliefflen plan. But luckily for us the battle of the Marne held them up before they got to our lovely city of Paris.
ReplyDeleteI just got a letter from my good friend Jacque. He tells me that the front lines are a terrible place to be. There are rats and lice everywhere and the smell of rotting corps is terrible. There is mustard and chlorine gas all the time and they are constantly being mowed down by German machine gunners. And he says that almost all the men have trench foot. He warns me not to enlist in the army. What a load of lies. The great French people cannot be doing this bad at so early. And if we are I blame the Serbians and the Austrians. Having to get their precious prince killed.
Jean Pierre
Well said Mon Ami, for I have heard similar claims. And though I know it impossible for France to fail such events may be coming to be. Anyway, bon chance to you should you choose to enlist.
Deleteyour friend, Jean-Luc
Dear journal,
ReplyDeleteBritain has officially joined the war. Our navy is now at sea. It is the 10th day at war. Our government's choice to add food to the contraband list has been seen as a declaration of war by the Germans. They have added a deadly gas to their war tactic and have introduced a "war zone" area around Britain. The German U-boats have sunk several British ships and many others. yesterday the U-boats sank the S.S. Lusitina, an American tour ship, killing 128 American tourist. In order to beat the Germans we have asked the Americans to side with us in battle. I'm off to protect the ship to check for the German U-boats. Until later.
sincerely-
Ty Lox
Those darn Germans!!! I normally dont like Brits but this is an outrage. I'll fight with you any day as soon as our stupid president declares war on those menneces. I also hope that food being a contarband doesn't hurt you too much but sume things will be much worse ahead. Good luck and don't get trench foot
DeleteI'll have you know that us Germans are not scared of your army. America should not even try to join this war. This war is between Europe and Europe only, America only wants to get involved because your country thinks it's their duty to stop wars and to get fame for stopping them. News flash sir, if your country wants to come to Europe to try to defeat the great German race and our allies, then you must come with men ready to fight, not cowards.
DeleteHello my fellow Germans it is Andreas Smith (Nathan May) and the Great War is upon us. My sons have been sent of to France to beat those pathetic fools. Although our leaders didn’t follow the excellent Schliefflein Plan, by only sending 2/3 of our army to France and leaving the remaining soldiers back to protect against Russia, we have steam rolled through pathetic France before our army was forced to dig in.
ReplyDeleteMy boys have sent letters home saying that they feel confident in our chances on winning this war as long as the British don’t help soon. I can’t help but worry about my boys and the conditions of the trenches. They have described the conditions and the things they are witnessing are starting to remind me of the horrors of war. The girls are beginning to worry for their brothers and all we can do is hope that we will come out victorious.
This stupid man I elected before for president of beautiful America is being a total nincompoop. Woodrow Wilson is officially not being reelected by one Norman “All American” Washington. This is what this country needs. A war is what we need as America. This is “the war to end all wars” isn’t it, so why shouldn’t the greatest country of all be the greatest hero and win the war.
ReplyDeleteIf we do get in I might enlist to be one of those artillery guys shooting from miles away. My grand pappy shot cannons and was a colonel in the civil war and I think I should follow him. My Friend in the north end, whose bakery sells the best cannolis in this fine country of America who I pass every time I go jogging in my American flag jumpsuit, thinks I am completely right on going wanting war and hopes the best of luck for me. I’m itching just thinking about fighting those Germans. And when I come back a war hero I will win the love of my sweetheart who I want to marry.
Hello my comrades it is Konrad Lutz (Harriosn Bliss) and the Great War has begun thorughout Europe. I believe this all started because a man from Serbia decided one day to wake up and go kill the Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary. The Schliefflein Plan was going to be put into effect, however Schliefflein died. The commander who took over decided to send only 2/3 of Germany's army to defeat France and kept the other 1/3 back in Germany to protect us from Russia. Our German army has made a bad choice of going through Belgium to get to France because Britain is now involved in the war.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to say that my children are not involved in this war because I would not want them living in such unhealthy conditions in the trenches. I would hate to see them come home without a limb due to Trench Foot or becoming blind from the chemical gases being used to flood the enemy out of their trench. I would like the war to be over so my family could stop being scared of what may come in the future and to focus on what is happening now.
Hello there fellow Americans! It’s your true patriot here, Priscilla Moore (Lauren Zouranjian). World War 1 has officially started. In my opinion Austria-Hungary and Serbia caused the war. In 1914, when the war started, all the countries thought that they were better than other countries. Yeah okay. America is obviously the best and there’s no doubt about it. I think that the assassination of France Ferdinand was the kick start to the war. When he was assassinated Austria-Hungary looked to Germany for help in war against Serbia. Once the war begin it wasn’t ending anytime soon. When war was declared all the men in the country rushed to join the war so they didn’t look week. Then, Germany attacked Belgium and went into France under the Schliefflen Plan. When Belgium was attacked and destroyed, Britain joined the war.
ReplyDeleteIn 9/14 the Battle of the Marne took place. During this war the Allies stopped Germany for the first time. Beyond this both sides of the war settled into trench warfare. As the war went on, new transportation and weapons were brought out. Some of these included the Tank, the automatic gun, and airplanes that were used in dogfights and watching over the trenches. Also an important part was the poison gas. This was Britians way of attack. In response to this, Germany introduced the war zone which was a threat to ships and U- Boats were also a big help. Britain tried and get America to join the war but we refused because our president wants peace. And this is what started World War 1! This is going to turn into something huge!
Hello everyone, it is me Ryan Gray, the German Jew (Kivan)! It looks like that great war I predicted is now upon us. I feel this all started due to the rise of nationalism, militarism, and other aspects that made countries more confident and powerful. I believe the main reason that this war happened was because of the assassination of Franz Ferdinan. I feel that really kicked this whole war off. The worst part about this whole war is that my oldest son, Ronald, just enlisted in the army and is heading to war. Shat just got real, I’m beginning to dread this war. I still feel that Germany will crush all its opponents, especially France.
ReplyDeleteI really wish that Germany used the Schlieffein Plan, I would of loved to see France get crushed by Germany. I hate France. Everything they do annoys me. But back to war talk. I really feel that we shouldn’t fight in trenches. Its gross and I don’t want my boy going in one of those. He could get that weird disease trench foot or something. I hope this war.
Hello Ryan! I agree, the trenches are ridiculous. We could be a lot more creative as a country. I think can both agree, the Schlieffein Plan was the optimal choice, but I can't argue with the results. We are on the same page though; trench foot is N-A-S-T-Y!!!
DeleteYour homie,
R-Swizzle
R-Swizzle here and can we just talk about how stupid America is? Don’t get me wrong here, I fully respect America, but come on; they shouldn’t interfere with war unless they intend to fight. Like Germany spent all this time and money on our subs. And our U-boats. I think they’re jealous. I mean we made them, and I’m aware they might not be the most effective at submerging, but once we’re under we’re golden. But now, we have to knock on the hull, say “I’m going to shoot you” then shoot them. It defeats the purpose. Seriously, if America wants in on this fight they better actually fight, because I’m ready to bust out the big guns and tussle.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing, when is this stupid trench warfare going to end? Can’t we all just understand its one huge stalemate? Like what the heck. As much as I’m enjoying the creativity on both sides, we got to move on here. I mean, mobile armour is a great idea. It’s dressing up like a bull that I’m a bit sceptical about. I say, we remove focus from France, and just continue that stalemate, and go after Russia! I know it’s not in the plan, but I mean didn’t we already break the plan? That’s just my opinion. My opinion is, I should be general. Id mess people up out there. And arm everyone with machine gun bike.
R-swizzle out.
Excuse me, R-Swizzle, but America certainly isn't stupid. We are not jealous of you and your U-Boats. America is smart enough to come up with our own technologies. We Americans like to show off our strengths but we also like to have peace in out country. We could come into the war and mess all you people up so bad, you wont even know what day it is. Thank you and next time you go to crap on America, just know I'm going to come back at you.
DeleteThis war has officially begun and its all the Serbians' fault. Mainly the black hand but it does not change the fact that allies shall win. I can't say that agree with the war zone destroying ships that are just trying to get supplies that Britain has decided to put on the contraband list and passenger ships like the Lusitania. I honestly have no idea what Germany was thinking so far between that and leaving a third of their soldiers behind when trying take us, the greatest nation in the world. I mean really people Belgium wasn't your smartest idea either.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you other nations out there may have tanks, zeppelins and flamethrowers but we have bayonets and caterpillar shields, we will win once we get rid of these rats that plague our trenches, while you so called central powers are busy keeping Russia at bay.
So, it's us (Russia) and Serbia against Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria. Well, we clearly have the biggest army here in Europe so I hope Germany didn't mind when we pushed into them. I mean I'm sure we loved all the attention when they shifted their focus towards us but all of us out here at war and our families back at home are starving and to be quite honest we don't really have the best leaders leading us out here. However, at least we weren't like Germany and we didn't pledge to not sink crew ships haha and we didn't approach them before sinking them! How well did that work out for you? I would imagine not that great so I would hate to be you because we're kicking your sorry little pathetic bums out!
ReplyDeleteJust throwing this out there, but we got RIPED OFF. This treaty is ridiculous! Most of our country didn’t even know that we were losing the war, and now look at this crap! Now we have no air force, little navy and little army. What if we get attacked!? For the safety of my kids, we should be getting more than this. Another thing that bothers me is this ridiculous notion that we can’t be at the peace table. We were assured a spot, but I mean I guess changing our entire country isn’t enough. Might I add that this new government stinks. I mean a democracy really? Why are we getting forced to do this, when we were fine? In my opinion, this “peace table” should focus on Russia who are COMMUNISTS JUST SAYING.
ReplyDeleteOkay that was slightly uncalled for. However the repercussions of this treaty are outlandish. All these jobs gone to waste. My son could have been a pilot, or a naval officer. Now, that opportunity was stolen from him. His childhood might also be effected, because of the heavy debt we are now in. We paid billions for this war, and now we have to pay billions more. That guy Wilson lied to us. We could have fought farther, but his 14 point peace plan seemed good. Little to know he tricked us, the sneaky punk. Well now it is time to make do with what little is left of our great Germany.
R Swizzle