MidnightBlackhorn

No kidding

I haven't tried mathematical pie. Speaking of mathematics, does anyone else like tacos?

That was pretty epic! I could see myself turning that on while, idk, leaving the house or something. I might ask you later if I can use this in a Video for youtube, so keep your eyes peeled

*shrug* I think it's finished

No seriously! I find them amusing! So, a question to everypony What's the funniest conversation you have ever had with a "Anti-Brony"?

I see what you did there Ellis. Speaking of Hawkeye btw, has anyone watched MASH?

My word, if you like rock/metal as well, you and I shall get along very nicely

I lol'ed Anypony else? Ah well, Welcome to Canterlot Shorthoof

I already GAVE an example of a Confederacy, but, fine. Confederation- The UN Confederacy- The United States' first form of government as a free nation.

You pretty much already covered that. A Confederacy is a system of government in which all states/territories have more power than the national government (in your words they run themselves) HOWEVER there isstill a federal government there. It's, for all intents and purposes, powerless, but it exists, which is what makes a Confederacy different from a Confederation: a Confederation is essentially the union of SEPERATE NATIONS (think the UN). Each nation has a totally seperate government from the others. They are just closely allied with each other.

First off, when they became the Confederate States, they wern't Colonies anymore. So calling it the "Early 13 Colonies" is incorrect. Second, I bolded a contradiction here. You use them as an example of a Confederacy, but after saying doing so is incorrect. What? Thirdly, you just proved my point, so thank you.

Templar is right. It's not her job to do any fighting. When is the last time you saw an American president actually pick up a gun and start shooting? It doesn't happen. Why? Because, as the Country's leader, he'd be target number one. He would be shot first, leaving us to the hands of the vice president. That's why Celestia sends Twilight, because any enemy of Equestria would attack the ruler (Celestia) first. Going on the battlefield would be suicide.

A CONFEDERACY IS ONE FORM OF GOVERNMENT! As in the Articles of Confederation. You know, America's first form of government as a free nation? The articles (pay close attention) stated that all STATE governments had more power than the FEDERAL government. Unless you are telling me the states were their own nations, which they weren't because they still had that Federal government there, Confederacy and Confederation are two different things

Okay, first of all, there are two factors that makes up a government. Power structure, and Power source. I admit, I might have been just a bit off in calling the NLR a Confederate power structure. But it really depends on how you see the NLR republic themselves. By definition... I view the situation like this. Princess Luna rallied different cities and regions in Equestria, to oppose that of Celestia. (Considering states in the Northeast, because Canterlot is in more of the Southwest region). If Luna fleed to rally the Northeastern states of Equestria under a new banner, and cities in Equestria have their own basic form of government, then that would technically make the NLR a Confederacy. I really do refer this theory to board canon, Stalliongrad, Germaney, and Itaily, are all confirmed regions in Equestrian board canon, but they have their own unique separate government, and military. (Stalliongrad especially). If Princess Luna was to unite at least two of them under one name, then it would become a Confederacy. Take the American Confederacy for instance. A group of people is dissatisfied with the current Federal Government, so they unite separate states with their own unique Government, and they make their own nation. This goes the same for the 13 colonies, as that was too a confederacy, until the 13 colonies evolved into what is usually the next step from a Confederacy, a Federation. Furthermore, a confederacy is usually temporary, and are formed for a particular motive, or goal. That would also refer to the New Lunar Republic. EDIT* Also, The NLR vs ESE conflict is not a rebellion/revolution, or no longer is. Due to the fact that the aggressor, the New Lunar Republic is clearly a separate government of their own. (Confederal Republic) Making it a Civil War. A Confederation and a Confederacy are 2 different things -_-

You win the internet, sir.

Fixed

So, if the Mane 6 can get rid of Luna's evil side with one hit from the elements of harmony, and turn Luna back to her good self, why couldn't the supposed all-powerful Celestia do that? Seriously, I really want to know.

Fixed the name thing. Could you possibly clarify as to what you meant by the side note thing?

@Templar Confederacy? Are you kidding me? Look, I don't know if you meant rebellion here or what, but clearly you have no idea what a confederacy is. A confederacy is not a fancy word for rebellion or whatever the hay you were going for a confederacy is a form of government in which the regional governments have more power than that of the national government. If you are going to talk down to someone else, learn what you are talking about first. I did read the earlier posts, and not once did some clearly make an argument against this point.

I stand with Luna because the fact that she got banished was stupid, considering the first time the mane 6 saw Night Mare Moon, they destroyed her leaving luna in her place. SO WHY THE BUCK DIDN'T CELESTIA DO THAT?

Sorry. This one btw.

Roleplay Type:FIM/Show roleplay Name:Midnight Blackhorn Sex: Male Age: Stallion Species: Unicorn Coat colour: Black/Purple Mane/Tail/Markings colour&Style: Mane/Tail are black with red Eye colour: 0000CC (Blue) Cutie Mark: Pencil Physique:Medium height, slightly muscular build Origin: Stalliongrad Occupation: Writer/Traveler Motivation: Midnight has always loved writing and reading. From a young age he would write his own one or two paged short stories. He got his cutie mark when he turned in his first short story in school. He wishes to be a famous writer. Likes: Reading, Writing, music, being with friends, and cooking (even though he is bad at it) Dislikes: Small spaces, caves, being in a crowded room, math, bananas, Doctors Cutie Mark Story: When assigned a creative writing piece in school, Midnight was a little skeptical about it. At the time, he wasn't big into writing, so he took it with a grain of salt. His teacher said it was due in 1 week. Midnight waited until the last minute, and failed the assignment. His teacher told him he had 1 week to make up the assignment, or the zero would stay. Midnight tried again, this time starting the day he got it. As he was writing, he had a sudden moment of inspiration, and started writing almost nonstop for the whole week. He turned it in to his teacher on the new due date, and at first, his teacher thought someone else had written it. After a few minutes of arguing, Midnight proved he wrote it, and received full credit, plus some extra. He then saw his teacher smile widely. "What?" he asked. His teacher told him to go look in the bathroom mirror, and sure enough, there it was. His brand new pencil cutie mark. As a reward for getting his cutie mark, his parents adopted a puppy, later to become Swiftrunner, Midnight's loyal pet and companion. Character Summary: Midnight Blackhorn is a traveling writer from Stalliongrad with his dog Swiftrunner. They travel from town to town, searching for inspiration for his stories. He has been writing ever since he was a foal. His teacher in school always made his students write reports, essays, basically anything. One day however, Midnight's teacher assigned a creative writing piece . Midnight had a lot of fun writing that story; by the time he was finished, it was 15 pages long, his longest piece ever. It was about a knight who went on adventures all through equestria, like he dreamed to do. He got his cutie mark when he turned the story in, finally realizing that was his passion, his talent, and a really good way to kill some time. He is not famous by any means, but he wishes to be one day. A litlle known fact about him is that he is afraid of doctors, due to a mishap with an immunization needle when he was a foal. Midnight's parents always hoped he'd be good at magic, or athletic, however magic and sports have never been something he was good at, but his parents have supported him every step of the way. Midnight was an only child, but his 2 best friends, a DJ and an aspiring actor are as close to him as any brother and sister could be, along with his canine companion Swiftrunner. He tries to be modest, but in truth he is quite arrogant, especially around his friends. Currently he wants to write a story about the legendary "Elements of Harmony". After all, saving Equestria 3 times would give a pony some good story-fodder, would it not? He hopes to stop by in Ponyville sometime and meet them (that and he also heard that Sugercube Corner's muffins are fantastic). Pets: Swiftrunner [/colour]

Very true. Also, if 6 ponies can GET RID of Luna's dark side, why the hay couldn't Celestia do it? It was completely unnecessary to banish her to the moon at all, let alone for a thousand years.

Haha I remember being that way when I was 12 as well.