Rattanjeetland Press Release
July 8, 2001

The Ethnarch has just returned from his vacation in Lipasia, and found nothing but bomb shells and flying missiles on the ground. He entered the parliament and gave the following statement:

"I have just been informed of the Thermidex War. Indeed it is a sad and sorry action by an army to another, and once realizing the scale at which this war has rapidly become, Rattanjeetland has declared neutrality. I wish to announce that in the war, though I was quoted to be officially into the war, I had no intention of harming any nation to the degree at which nations have now been harmed. My condolences go out the millions of brave people who have risked there lives for their nation, and wished for the best in a war."

"But it is important to remember that war cannot get us anywhere. I ask all to lay down their weapons, and enter into peace with one another, and build economies instead of militaries."

"Coming back from my vacation in Lipasia, I have found out that my second in command has ordered the missile attack of Lindsholm. I regret this, and as I execute this bumbling idiot for his actions, hope that the pain that Lindsholm has endured due to the flaws of the "Autopilot-war-system" does not cause him too much grief. I do apologize for this and have you know that I wish to make amends for this when I can."

"Once again, my apologies go out to all nations, especially those in this war: Lindsholm, Gorditas, Kamograd, Samchorage, and the entire Confederacy. Kamograd was right in a way. The flaws of a group of nations in which a few people can order around the military of many more than outweighs the benefits that simple alliances can bring. I urge all to bring forth these alliances, and tangle all in a web of peace and prosperity."

The Ethnarch, stepping down from the podium, went home with a headache.

Editor's Note: The War has been currently dubbed "The Thermidex War". Name subject to change without notice.