I honestly don't see why you can't have both at the same time.

I mean, honestly....Westwood Games could make it happen.

o_O Gwah! One at a time people, one at a time. xD

And Mac I thought you were already in it, part of the military hivemind or something.

Current Developements as of December 15, 2001:

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I managed to trick France and Belgium into signing an economic partnership under the guise of helping Belgium out of its earthquake situation. While at the same time we encountered bad news of our own. A severe drought has impaired our food production. Much of our population will be going hungry this Christmas. But, we have pulled through worse. That was a pretty big hit we took though. Took almost $15 billion to compensate. And wouldn't you know it, China adds to the hurt with a disaster of their own.

Speaking of population, we are doing awesome. If we hold steady we are looking at a .1% increase per year, which is perfection.

I'll get to work on the various trade deals you guys outlined right away. I also took the opportunity to upgrade our covert cells. We now have 1 level 1 cell, 2 level 2 cells, and 2 level 3 cells. We should be able to execute successful operations in small countries now without worry.

Now, this is just me thinking....but we should also think about doing something with Denmark, no?

I take it my masterpiece of strategic advice was not persuasive enough and we're still going after belgium?

Cause if so, I'd recommend that we research to improve our infantry instead of our tanks (central europe=infantry paradise, tank hell) and get on the USA's good side.

Edit:
Denmark is interesting. Perhaps we could weaken it covertly, and when the time is right strike through it towards Germany? Don't take it yet, but perhaps prepare to for a future 2-pronged assault against Germany's North.

Also: I'm an idiot. When I wrote about taking Poland I was under the assumption and we were Norway, not the Netherlands.

*Facepalm*

Well it is in a very good position militaristically speaking, but trade will have to wait until we finalize our ties with China and America.

Just checked out Denmark. It would be a bloody war, but we would break them if we took them right now...and they weren't part of NATO.

May 24, 2002

Nailed down an economic partnership with the U.S., but China, Finland, and Sweden all refused them, along with cultural exchanges. Perhaps this just isn't the right time. Our generous foreign aid will eventually bring our relations to the point where we can resume talks.

I increased funding for research, infrastructure, and environment to avert any more disasters. Our economy seems to be leveling out, though I would have rather it leveled out higher. Somehow we seem to have eliminated virtually all corruption in the government. Probably through our new, more aggressive administration policies.

For a moment I thought about eliminating foreign aid and tourism altogether, but our savings would only be about $10 billion, a mere drop in the bucket. Instead I'll just hope for aggressive infrastructure spending to bring us back into the black.

[Edit] Oh, and our resource output seems to be in a death spiral, sitting at around 92% now when it was peaking before at 98%. My inner Republican says return some control of the resources to the public sector, but it's up to you guys.

[Edit2] Our covert ops are standing by whenever you guys decide on a victim.

Well if China isn't playing ball right now, see if we can't get a good deal with Japan.

Also, what African countries are on your guys' destabilization list? I'm thinking about maybe seeing if we can get an economic foothold in the area and knowing what you plan on breaking down will help me decide what I want to help build up.

What about Canada? We/they have resources you can plunder.

I'd say we take down Denmark. Nip that threat in the bud.

Suggest covert units first to weaken their production capability, and if possable, some of their military strength.

Haven't read the whole thread yet, but the OP says that secretary of state is still open so I'll take it if no one objects.