These aren't really cheez alliances as they have lasted for quite a while now. Also bear in mind that the Psilons ARE Diplomats, they just haven't behaved erratically yet.
And the most important thing to remember: this is a Large map, and it sounds like no one has gotten into the west yet, except maybe the Meklar but we don't know that yet. The vote may be some time off, and in order for it to be here now someone will need to get a lot more planets changing the dynamic of the election. I REALLY don't think that 3 planet Silicoids will make much difference on a Large map.
And the most important thing to remember: this is a Large map, and it sounds like no one has gotten into the west yet, except maybe the Meklar but we don't know that yet. The vote may be some time off, and in order for it to be here now someone will need to get a lot more planets changing the dynamic of the election. I REALLY don't think that 3 planet Silicoids will make much difference on a Large map.