Post by: Tiara on December 19, 2004, 03:38:00 pm
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hollandor
:D
Anyone up for it?
Post by: Bobboau on December 19, 2004, 03:44:41 pm
Post by: Tiara on December 19, 2004, 03:47:12 pm
It's not a game where you have to micromanage everything. Hell, you don't even have to build anything :p You are basically the all-powerfull politician of your nation :D You can set the setting to 2 issues per day and you'll have to deal with them accordingly and over time shape your nation into one big powerhouse. You can affect other nations as you grow and enter the UN ;)
You can be a psycotic dictator to a Libertarian if you want to and shape your nation the way YOU want to. I love this game!
Post by: Tiara on December 19, 2004, 03:50:11 pm
Post by: Singh on December 19, 2004, 03:58:38 pm
Post by: Tiara on December 19, 2004, 04:02:00 pm
In short; i love this game. Doesn't require much time but is very interesting to see how your ideas would work out. :D
Post by: Axem on December 19, 2004, 04:05:08 pm
Maybe it's time to give it another try for awhile...
Post by: Tiara on December 19, 2004, 04:07:58 pm
Post by: vyper on December 19, 2004, 06:19:55 pm
Post by: redsniper on December 19, 2004, 06:36:32 pm
Zanzibar Land - taken
Shadow Moses - taken
Neo Terra - taken
NTF - taken
:doubt:
Post by: pyro-manic on December 19, 2004, 06:36:34 pm
Woo! My own country...
Post by: Axem on December 19, 2004, 07:15:24 pm
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 19, 2004, 07:30:52 pm
Post by: vyper on December 19, 2004, 07:43:37 pm
someone with tits comes along and it's all different... Geeks, pfft... :p
Post by: Gank on December 19, 2004, 08:08:15 pm
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 19, 2004, 08:12:21 pm
Post by: Gank on December 19, 2004, 08:14:51 pm
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 19, 2004, 08:16:13 pm
Post by: Gank on December 19, 2004, 08:24:06 pm
Post by: Rictor on December 19, 2004, 08:25:54 pm
The game looks interesting, but I just don't have the time to play it and play it well.
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 19, 2004, 08:27:46 pm
Post by: FireCrack on December 19, 2004, 09:16:31 pm
how ironic
Post by: Falcon on December 19, 2004, 09:26:42 pm
:devil:
Post by: FireCrack on December 19, 2004, 09:38:14 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 19, 2004, 09:42:09 pm
We want you! (To stay away from our nation!)
Post by: Falcon on December 19, 2004, 10:25:36 pm
Post by: Setekh on December 20, 2004, 02:01:25 am
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 02:46:35 am
So, who of you is going to apply for UN membership? I'm going to hold off for a bit since all resolutions passed in the UN will then also apply on my own nation. I won't join untill Hollandor has grown a bit.
What about you guys?
Post by: Gloriano on December 20, 2004, 03:02:18 am
"We come in peace"
Post by: Singh on December 20, 2004, 06:08:41 am
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 08:33:40 am
:D
I like those reports ;)
Post by: aldo_14 on December 20, 2004, 08:56:43 am
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Originally posted by vyper
I mentioned this once before and got about 2 posts of interest...
someone with tits comes along and it's all different... Geeks, pfft... :p
Such is the world we live in today.
Post by: Corsair on December 20, 2004, 10:00:41 am
The Free Land of Fair Winds is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.
The small, corrupt, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9%. A large private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Furniture Restoration and Basket Weaving.
Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Fair Winds's national animal is the dolphin and its currency is the rum.
Post by: aldo_14 on December 20, 2004, 10:06:10 am
The Commonwealth of Gadloch is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning bottlenosed dolphin population. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 34%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Gambling industry.
Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gadloch's national animal is the bottlenosed dolphin and its currency is the scud.
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 10:11:26 am
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Originally posted by Tiara
Good... Good... :D
So, who of you is going to apply for UN membership? I'm going to hold off for a bit since all resolutions passed in the UN will then also apply on my own nation. I won't join untill Hollandor has grown a bit.
What about you guys?
I've already applied for admittance... I can leave them, eventually, right?
Post by: aldo_14 on December 20, 2004, 10:12:36 am
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 10:22:22 am
Anyway, they don't take in dictatorships and coutries with very low economy, civil rights or political freedom IIRC.
**** it, I'm applying and I'll see what comes from it.
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 10:23:20 am
Post by: Killfrenzy on December 20, 2004, 10:47:15 am
I'm applying for UN membership also. In order to have a region delegate, they need to be supported by two other UN members in the same region - that means we need at least three of us.
Post by: beatspete on December 20, 2004, 10:56:15 am
"The Kingdom of Massivebender is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Healthcare, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 38%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, followed by Gambling and Book Publishing.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Massivebender's national animal is the goldfish, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the blingzor."
I didnt put much thought in before i created this little place, but over the past 2 hours i've grown to love it.
Post by: Corsair on December 20, 2004, 11:01:23 am
Post by: Falcon on December 20, 2004, 12:24:02 pm
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Originally posted by Tiara
Good... Good... :D
So, who of you is going to apply for UN membership? I'm going to hold off for a bit since all resolutions passed in the UN will then also apply on my own nation. I won't join untill Hollandor has grown a bit.
What about you guys?
Im in UN just applied yesterday got a telegram today confirming my membership.
Post by: Terminator on December 20, 2004, 12:40:31 pm
The Republic of Terminatria is a tiny, devout nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are known throughout the region for their efficiency and work ethic, as well as their general suspicion of leisure.
The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 15%. A substantial private sector is led by the Basket Weaving industry, followed by Cheese Exports and Pizza Delivery.
Crime is moderate. Terminatria's national animal is the aspu-hek and its currency is the pant.
haha i love my low taxes. I'll wait before i apply for the U.N.
Post by: Axem on December 20, 2004, 01:28:06 pm
I feel like having some fun with these... ;) (http://narfinproductions.endofinternet.net/narfidia.html)
Post by: aldo_14 on December 20, 2004, 01:39:00 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 02:26:38 pm
Looks like chicken, tastes like freedom...
Post by: Singh on December 20, 2004, 03:11:13 pm
The City Past Infinity
The Kingdom of The City past Infinity is a tiny, safe nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 41%, but much higher for the wealthy. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry.
Voting is voluntary. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. The City past Infinity's national animal is the elephant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the credit.
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 03:17:09 pm
Post by: aldo_14 on December 20, 2004, 03:23:44 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 03:27:27 pm
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 03:30:11 pm
But i already said that this game wasn't a game where you should expect hours of pay. hell, issues are 1 roughly every 12 hours if you set it to 2/day.
If you are in the UN you can vote on other stuff though...
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 03:31:23 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 03:36:38 pm
Post by: Corsair on December 20, 2004, 03:40:36 pm
Quote
Originally posted by AxemI have. :lol: That was a good one though. You know, they told you they're a defense network. Too bad that war isn't really a part of the game, their defense doesn't matter.
Has anyone else been getting invitations from people trying to make you join their region? I've gotten two so far...
I feel like having some fun with these... ;) (http://narfinproductions.endofinternet.net/narfidia.html)
Post by: FireCrack on December 20, 2004, 03:43:13 pm
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 04:04:31 pm
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with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Commerce receiving almost no funds by comparison.
Hehe, no religious education for you! And I couldn't care less about commerce ATM. As long as my economy remains 'reasonable'. ;)
Post by: Dark_4ce on December 20, 2004, 04:17:23 pm
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hanuri
THE ARMED REPUBLIC OF HANURI!
Post by: FireCrack on December 20, 2004, 04:29:19 pm
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 20, 2004, 04:34:05 pm
Post by: FireCrack on December 20, 2004, 04:34:56 pm
I just applied, i want to stay madatory consumerist1
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 04:37:41 pm
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 04:39:29 pm
But you can always leave the UN IIRC
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 04:40:46 pm
And is there anything else to do besides just resolve issues every 12 hours?!
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 20, 2004, 04:44:12 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 04:46:45 pm
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 20, 2004, 04:51:59 pm
Post by: FireCrack on December 20, 2004, 04:52:04 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 04:53:06 pm
Post by: Axem on December 20, 2004, 05:35:51 pm
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 05:37:32 pm
Don't expect an action pact game but a game where you gradually form your own nation.
Though, NationStates 2 is on the way and then you can go to war, trade and stuff in-game ;) But it will have a monthly fee IIRC :ick:
Post by: Tiara on December 20, 2004, 05:38:25 pm
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Originally posted by Axem
The real fun is just in role playing, talking with other people. For example, I'm talking with another nation who wants me to join their region. But it seems that the events of FS1 are playing out in my nation.
Role playing is fun. But i don't have the time to write now so i'm sticking with the simple stuff for now.
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 05:40:01 pm
BTW, how long does it take for them to send you a confirmation email? I've been waiting forever...
Post by: Gank on December 20, 2004, 06:24:50 pm
Post by: Ford Prefect on December 20, 2004, 06:35:20 pm
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 45%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Cheese Exports.
Crime is well under control. Umbwigwi's national animal is the raven, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the credit.
Post by: beatspete on December 20, 2004, 06:38:19 pm
What!? Its not a dictatorship! Just because the people aren't alowed to vote doesnt mean I'm oppressing them too much.
Its just that people don't always agree, so I force them to with common sense, logic, and a tiny drop of compassion too.
Bah.
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 08:54:48 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 08:58:42 pm
Post by: Falcon on December 20, 2004, 09:09:23 pm
Oh and I was attacked by an animal Liberation group today and we know what happens to those............ :drevil:
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 09:13:01 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 09:14:19 pm
Post by: Falcon on December 20, 2004, 09:21:45 pm
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Originally posted by Raa
Really? My latest issue was organ harvesting...
random issue generators........
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Originally posted by Raa
Also... now that we each have two endorsements, we can begin making proposals to the UN. :drevil:
Indeed......
:drevil:
btw have you endorsed airlann yet..........
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 09:28:00 pm
Post by: FireCrack on December 20, 2004, 09:32:07 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 10:01:33 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 10:01:48 pm
Post by: Falcon on December 20, 2004, 10:04:06 pm
Also to become a UN delagate you have to get more endorsements than others.
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 10:07:02 pm
Post by: Falcon on December 20, 2004, 10:08:30 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 10:09:15 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 10:10:27 pm
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Originally posted by Falcon
:p
I can do the same...
Post by: Falcon on December 20, 2004, 10:12:17 pm
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Originally posted by Raa
I can do the same...
dont worry I saw it there and though I'd test it out. lol
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 10:15:51 pm
Anyone know why they haven't sent me a confirmation email yet? It's been half a day already, and nothing has come through yet.
Post by: Falcon on December 20, 2004, 10:18:07 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 10:25:13 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 10:32:36 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 10:33:18 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 10:42:52 pm
(http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/rodage.jpg)
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 10:46:46 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 20, 2004, 10:49:59 pm
who does that?
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 20, 2004, 10:51:04 pm
Post by: Setekh on December 21, 2004, 02:12:24 am
Post by: NGTM-1R on December 21, 2004, 02:19:55 am
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Originally posted by Raa
Oh... Err... I dunno. You can play without getting an email... I started without it, just log in normally.
(http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/rodage.jpg)
Hampsterdance here?
*checks that off on his list of things he thought he'd never see on HLP*
Post by: Unknown Target on December 21, 2004, 07:32:43 am
The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 15%. A small private sector is dominated by the Basket Weaving industry.
Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Matowa's national animal is the mongoose and its currency is the matowan dollar.
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi
Post by: beatspete on December 21, 2004, 07:40:24 am
The Armed Republic of Girls Aloud 3000 is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 52%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Book Publishing.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control. Girls Aloud 3000's national animal is the cheryl tweedy, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the cd.
We should have a 'best flag' competition.
Post by: Tiara on December 21, 2004, 07:50:58 am
... Or I'll eject and ban you from the region :drevil: As founder of this region I have the power to do so. (Seriously, I can. :D)
j/k :p
Post by: vyper on December 21, 2004, 07:55:10 am
Post by: Gloriano on December 21, 2004, 08:17:35 am
The Empire of Sefirianth is a tiny, pleasant nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 6 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
The enormous, corrupt government is mainly concerned with Defence, although Law & Order and Commerce are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 29%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports, Uranium Mining, and Information Technology industries.
Elections have been outlawed and military spending is on the increase. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Sefirianth's national animal is the lion and its currency is the deedria.
Post by: FireCrack on December 21, 2004, 11:50:02 am
Post by: Tiara on December 21, 2004, 12:09:38 pm
Post by: Janos on December 21, 2004, 12:10:27 pm
The Republic of Nazicommunists is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 50%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Door-to-door Insurance Sales.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Nazicommunists's national animal is the walrus, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the woombah.
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=nazicommunists
My flag brings tears into my eyes.
Post by: TrashMan on December 21, 2004, 02:26:28 pm
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 40%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, followed by Information Technology and Arms Manufacturing.
Voting is voluntary. Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vaynar's national animal is the phoenix and its currency is the lux.
************
I'm in
Post by: TrashMan on December 21, 2004, 02:39:29 pm
Post by: aldo_14 on December 21, 2004, 02:43:53 pm
(is the password)
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 21, 2004, 02:44:25 pm
Also, status update:
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The Democratic Republic of Airlann is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning grey wolf population. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 7 million hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.I need to work n a smaller government....
The large, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21%. A substantial private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by Pizza Delivery and Automobile Manufacturing.
Voting is voluntary, education and welfare spending are on the rise, and euthanasia is legal. Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Airlann's national animal is the grey wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Airlann Pound.
Airlann is ranked 12th in the region and 56,792nd in the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
Post by: Janos on December 21, 2004, 02:48:32 pm
Libertopia ahoy.
edit: Nazicommunists are in. We're not going to join the goddamned UN, though, **** that ****.
Post by: beatspete on December 21, 2004, 03:15:47 pm
A group of emergency room doctors has petitioned the government to introduce mandatory organ donations.
The Debate
1. "It's not as crazy as it sounds," says Dr. Miranda Wong. "Every day, people die because we don't have the organs to save them. Well, that and widespread under-funding of the health system. But the point is, if the government allowed us to take organs from dead people, we could save hundreds of lives a year. And come on, it's not like dead people need them."
2. "You keep your damn hands off my organs!" says alarmed hospital patient Jean-Paul Hanover. "They are my organs, and I'll do with them what I like. The government has no right to my body."
Is it wrong to force dead people to save the living?
This is where a society based upon an infactuation with a pop group starts to encounter difficulties.... What would be the liberal answer here?
Post by: FireCrack on December 21, 2004, 03:16:39 pm
nazicommunists dont seem to be doing too well...
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 21, 2004, 03:25:44 pm
Post by: FireCrack on December 21, 2004, 03:31:05 pm
http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=The+GTVA+colossus
and heres one for the reigon
http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?region=Hardlight+Commonwealth
Post by: BlazeME on December 21, 2004, 03:42:35 pm
Here is my nation (The Armed Republic of Ferbia):
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=ferbia
Post by: beatspete on December 21, 2004, 03:52:28 pm
I (Girls Aloud 3000) have got the highest tax :p
Post by: FireCrack on December 21, 2004, 03:57:06 pm
I also have the highest GDP and best currency :D
Never thaught i'd be so good at this.
Post by: Ace on December 21, 2004, 04:28:54 pm
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=khybernia
*sniffs* Where did the corruption come from? Probably it's due to all of the capitalist countries trying to subvert us! I need nukes! Nukes! *grumbles about an obvious lack of WMDs*
Post by: Tiara on December 21, 2004, 04:31:29 pm
Civil Rights Rating: Some
Political Freedoms: Few
These can have various bad effects on your nation :p
And I also had the Mandatory Organ Donation iddue. i chose Option 2. I wouldn't want anyone to do anything to my body when i'm dead unless I wanted to (I am a donor though). It's your body and thus your choice.
Post by: Tiara on December 21, 2004, 04:34:07 pm
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The Issue
Children as young as eight have been spotted gambling in some of Hollandor's seedier casinos.
The Debate
1. Social activist Larry Steele is outraged. "Gambling needs to be outlawed immediately. It's no wonder children are becoming sucked into the vice, with adults setting such a poor example. Gambling is a stain on Hollandor's international reputation and it must be stopped!"
[Accept]
2. However, Crown Casino chairperson Pete Dodinas says, "What's wrong with children gambling? It prepares them for the realities of life, teaching them that success or failure is not due to hard work or intelligence, but the roll of the dice. Besides, if kids weren't gambling, they'd be spraypainting trains."
[Accept]
No option for 'Increase security' or something?
I'm dismissing this one just because it's stupid :p
Post by: FireCrack on December 21, 2004, 04:42:32 pm
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Originally posted by Tiara
Civil Rights Rating: Some
Political Freedoms: Few
You cant have it all
Post by: aldo_14 on December 21, 2004, 05:09:40 pm
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Originally posted by beatspete
Here's an interesting one for The Armed Republic Of Girls Aloud 3000
A group of emergency room doctors has petitioned the government to introduce mandatory organ donations.
The Debate
1. "It's not as crazy as it sounds," says Dr. Miranda Wong. "Every day, people die because we don't have the organs to save them. Well, that and widespread under-funding of the health system. But the point is, if the government allowed us to take organs from dead people, we could save hundreds of lives a year. And come on, it's not like dead people need them."
2. "You keep your damn hands off my organs!" says alarmed hospital patient Jean-Paul Hanover. "They are my organs, and I'll do with them what I like. The government has no right to my body."
Is it wrong to force dead people to save the living?
This is where a society based upon an infactuation with a pop group starts to encounter difficulties.... What would be the liberal answer here?
Do 2, but don't tell them; they won't know when it happens, after all.
Incidentally, so far I've made public nudity compulsary, legalised euthanasia and barred companies from making political donations :D
I'm a hippy state!
Post by: Ford Prefect on December 21, 2004, 07:02:51 pm
Post by: FireCrack on December 21, 2004, 07:47:45 pm
Post by: Tiara on December 22, 2004, 02:52:44 am
I got an issue about paying for organ donors. listen to this;
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"Especially hearts. A good heart is hard to find....
Then this;
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Plus the donor takes home a few hundred guilders in compensation.
A little hard to do without a heart, eh? :p
(ofcourse heart only come post-mortem and the family gets paid, but still it's funny :D)
ow, and in the same issue i have a social commentator 'George W. Mombota' :lol:
But and I'm not condoning this issue. Paying for organs leads to organ trade IMO.
Post by: aldo_14 on December 22, 2004, 03:11:21 am
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Originally posted by beatspete
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/infinityland/girlsaloud/gaflag2.jpg
We should have a 'best flag' competition.
(http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/gadloch.jpg)
Post by: FireCrack on December 22, 2004, 03:15:41 am
Oh but in mine only hospitals could buy the organs, so mabye a tad different.
and it seems to have served me well, my civil rights jumped up to good and my economy jumped to....
POWERHOUSE!!!!!!!!!
now i've got a military spending issue to tend to, this is quite much more fun than i thaught it would be.
Post by: Tiara on December 22, 2004, 03:18:16 am
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Originally posted by FireCrack
now i've got a military spending issue to tend to, this is quite much more fun than i thaught it would be.
Good. :D
I already had a military spending increase issue. I approved it. :)
Post by: Tiara on December 22, 2004, 03:20:43 am
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the police force is on a recruitment drive, military spending is on the increase, and organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force.
- Funding for police -> less crime (was moderate in the beginning, now low)
- Organ Donations by pay not approved and thus low organ donations.
- More military spending :D
Post by: FireCrack on December 22, 2004, 03:36:47 am
I want to curb my defecit. I would've voted reduce but it might be by too much.
Post by: Janos on December 22, 2004, 10:33:21 am
If only I could spread poverty, famine and armies outside my own borders. I once ran a NS nation for couple of weeks, ended up being pretty strong liberal paradise but got bored with it.
Post by: Falcon on December 22, 2004, 11:24:07 am
Post by: Taristin on December 22, 2004, 11:51:42 am
Post by: Grey Wolf on December 22, 2004, 03:15:30 pm
#1 "Unless this government does something, Airlann won't have an auto industry for much longer," says auto industry union boss Zeke Nagasawa, in a rare public appearance alongside management. "These foreign companies employ people for a few Airlann Pounds a day. The only way to level the playing field is to raise tariffs. The government would make more money, too, so it's win-win."
#2 "For once, I agree with my grubby colleague here," says General Chassis CEO Faith Chicago. "Although I have to say, tariffs aren't the only answer. A more effective solution would be to abolish minimum wage laws. Now that would level the playing field. And we'd be able to employ more--argh, let go of my throat!"
#3 "I think we need to face facts," says noted economist and chat-show regular Chastity Silk. "We live in a global economy now, and automobile manufacturing just isn't Airlann's strong suit. There's no point taking money from taxpayers in order to line the pockets of a few greedy workers and corrupt managers in a doomed industry. Let the market takes its--argh, let go of my throat!"
Incidentally, I chose #3....
Post by: Unknown Target on December 22, 2004, 03:25:01 pm
Post by: FireCrack on December 22, 2004, 04:04:07 pm
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Originally posted by Raa
I dismissed the telecom strike, and now I'm #16... I used to be #10. :(
actualy this has nothing to do with the voting. The nations in a reigon are re-ranked nightly on a different catagory, yesterday it was greatest poor-rich divides, today it is largest pizza delivery sector. I'm #14 now, was #3 yesterday.
For actual stats check out this page that feeds of the nationstates XML
http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?region=Hardlight_Commonwealth
Post by: Ace on December 22, 2004, 06:44:49 pm
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Originally posted by Janos
My horrible militant butt****istan of a nation is doing extremely well. My GDP is second lowest, only nation worse than my authoritarian nightmare is the Scandinavian Liberal Paradise of Khybernia. What the hell****?
Khybernia is mine :p
Anyway, compulsory voting removed my corruption. However baning religious and gun crazies from my country reduced political freedoms to average. Meh. At least my civil rights are good, yays!
Post by: FireCrack on December 22, 2004, 07:05:08 pm
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Originally posted by Janos
My horrible militant butt****istan of a nation is doing extremely well. My GDP is second lowest, only nation worse than my authoritarian nightmare is the Scandinavian Liberal Paradise of Khybernia. What the hell****?
Well your realy not that militant, i'd say the most militant right now is the martian lands.
I always say, capatalism>*
Post by: beatspete on December 23, 2004, 03:51:38 am
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[/i]
In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Girls Aloud 3000's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that cheryl tweedys could be added to the menu.
1. "The fact is, the cheryl tweedy population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Gregory Fellow. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have cheryl tweedy kebabs, cheryl tweedy pies, cheryl tweedy-on-a-sticks--the possibilities are endless! Let's not pass up this golden opportunity to provide a feast, if you will, for our economy."
2. "I agree that something needs to be done about cheryl tweedy over-population," says random passer-by Dave Mistletoe, "but eating them? That's kind of gross. Let's just shoot the ones we have to and shovel their bodies into ditches like normal."
3. "I am shocked and appalled!" declared SPCA President Colin Nagasawa. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The cheryl tweedys were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The cheryl tweedy is part of what makes Girls Aloud 3000 a great nation!"
Would it be wrong to eat members of the Pop band on which our society is based?
Post by: Tiara on December 23, 2004, 05:06:31 am
Post by: BlazeME on December 23, 2004, 05:08:02 am
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=ferbia
Muhahahhaahahaha :lol: :lol:
Post by: aldo_14 on December 23, 2004, 05:13:22 am
Go 2!
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 23, 2004, 01:46:20 pm
(http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/new_parallax.jpg)
New Parallax (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=new_parallax)
The Allied States of New Parallax is a small, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning quil population. Its intelligent population of 8 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 20%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Soda Sales and Cheese Exports.
Voting is voluntary, nudity is frowned upon, all tariffs have been abolished, and organ donation rates have hit a new low. Crime is moderate. New Parallax's national animal is the quil and its currency is the klax.
New Parallax is ranked 1204th in the region and 23,684th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.
Post by: Flipside on December 23, 2004, 01:49:05 pm
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Originally posted by beatspete
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Would it be wrong to eat members of the Pop band on which our society is based?
Let me put it this way.... would you eat Girls Aloud? :nervous:
Post by: vyper on December 23, 2004, 01:55:38 pm
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Originally posted by Flipside
Let me put it this way.... would you eat Girls Aloud? :nervous:
Such a question ;)
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 23, 2004, 02:02:11 pm
Post by: Flipside on December 23, 2004, 02:06:10 pm
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 23, 2004, 02:07:09 pm
Post by: Flipside on December 23, 2004, 02:12:14 pm
I would break the language barrier here, but it's probably funnier if I don't.
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 23, 2004, 02:14:30 pm
Post by: pyro-manic on December 23, 2004, 03:30:39 pm
Post by: Falcon on December 23, 2004, 04:16:48 pm
A loose coalition of sartorially-challenged individuals known as "Let It All Hang Out" has called on the government to relax public nudity laws.
The Debate
1. "For too long, our bodies have been trapped in these prisons of cotton and polyester!" yelled protester Charles Wong, while apparently developing a nasty case of sunburn. "We must repeal the puritanical laws that make public nudity a crime. My body--my choice to dangle!"
[Accept]
2. "I agree," mused sociology professor Peggy Dredd. "But I don't think the protestors are going far enough. Public nudity shouldn't be an option: it should be compulsory. Nudity is highly liberating. And it would put that disgusting "Hooters" out of business once and for all."
[Accept]
3. "Whoa, whoa," says noted accountant Gregory Falopian. "Are these people serious? The last thing I want to see when I'm out for a coffee is some lumbering, over-weight nudist coming down the sidewalk toward me. If people want to get naked, they can do it in the privacy of their own homes. Think of the children!"
[Accept]
I couldn't stop laughing when I read it. It was to funny so which should I pick :lol:
Post by: Tiara on December 23, 2004, 04:46:34 pm
...ofcourse you would need a second legislation to kill all ugly people before doing that :p
Just a note though; making something compulsory also makes your civil rights rating go down. ;)
Post by: TrashMan on December 23, 2004, 05:45:09 pm
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Superb
The Republic of Vaynar is a small, safe nation, notable for its burgeoning Phoenix population. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 8 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 39%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, followed by Information Technology and Automobile Manufacturing.
Voting is voluntary, the death penalty has been reintroduced, and punitive tariffs protect local industry. Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Vaynar's national animal is the Phoenix and its currency is the laure.
Post by: Taristin on December 23, 2004, 05:48:58 pm
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Originally posted by pyro-manic
You have no idea..... :D
That's not even a language barrier! It's the same in American English! :D TC is too young, yet :p
Post by: beatspete on December 23, 2004, 06:09:16 pm
Up, out of bed.
Not the other 'up' :wtf:
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 23, 2004, 07:45:14 pm
So, combinging "eat" and "members of a Pop band" I concluded that it meant "eatting people of a musical band" which is, in the end, eating people, which is cannibalism.
What am I missing?
Post by: pyro-manic on December 23, 2004, 07:56:19 pm
Can I tell him? Can I? Can I? :D
Aw, christ, you're 15. That explains it. Here's a hint. It's something you're not allowed to do.... ;)
Post by: Falcon on December 23, 2004, 09:30:00 pm
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Originally posted by Tiara
Compulsory nudity ofcourse! Go option 2!
...ofcourse you would need a second legislation to kill all ugly people before doing that :p
Just a note though; making something compulsory also makes your civil rights rating go down. ;)
I think Ill just stick with option 1 on this one that way I don't harm my reputation with both sides........
Post by: phreak on December 23, 2004, 10:46:39 pm
The Rogue Nation of Phreakland is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.
There is no government in the normal sense the word; however, a small group of community-minded, corrupt individuals concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Commerce and Defence are on the agenda. Income tax is unheard of. A robust private sector is led by the Gambling, Pizza Delivery, and Woodchip Exports industries.
Crime is a serious problem. Phreakland's national animal is the moo-cow, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the clam.
awesome
Post by: Taristin on December 23, 2004, 11:22:38 pm
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Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
Looks, all I read was something about eating members of a Pop band (using the word band, I think of a musical band, if that has any impact on the decision) and members as the people IN the band.
So, combinging "eat" and "members of a Pop band" I concluded that it meant "eatting people of a musical band" which is, in the end, eating people, which is cannibalism.
What am I missing?
*snickers*
It's more... Freudian... than that... ;)
Post by: Taristin on December 23, 2004, 11:27:35 pm
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Citizens select which government department gets their income tax yakrigs each year, it is a crime to offend someone's religious beliefs, bicyclists are banned from major roads, and the government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles. Crime is moderate. Raatoria's national animal is the Salamander, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the yakrig.
Add compulsory nudity to it, and you'll have an interesting mix... And no offending other people's religious views :p It's illegal. :p
Post by: FireCrack on December 24, 2004, 03:01:56 am
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While effusively praising The GTVA Colossus's leadership and bowing repeatedly, a delegation has humbly requested that the government take a more "modernistic" view in the future.
The Debate
1. The High Minister for Finance, who also happens to be your brother, dismisses the claim. "What these people fail to realize is that you know what's best for them. The alternative is anarchy! I say stick to your course. And execute these wackos for treason."
[Accept]
2. "Perhaps the people could be given some more political freedoms," muses your Chief of Staff, who is your sister. "Is there really such harm in allowing public discussion of ideas? We could even have a real Opposition Party. One that isn't just full of your puppets, I mean."
[Accept]
i choose 1
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 24, 2004, 08:32:03 am
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Originally posted by Raa
*snickers*
It's more... Freudian... than that... ;)
Tell me how it relates to psycological theories and practices of Sigmund Freud and I might be able to piece it together.
Post by: aldo_14 on December 24, 2004, 08:50:04 am
Post by: Ace on December 24, 2004, 09:28:15 am
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Originally posted by aldo_14
Add 'out' to the end of 'eat'.
He'll just think that Girls Aloud is a restaurant like Hooters when you say that :p
Post by: Falcon on December 24, 2004, 10:22:41 am
It's time for the government to allocate spending for the coming year, and as always, special interest groups are keen to have their say.
The Debate
1. "The state of the education system is, in many areas, simply frightful," says Teachers Union leader Konrad Frederickson. "And even where we are doing well, we could do better. I appeal to the authorities for a substantial boost in funding. Remember, the children are our future."
[Accept]
2. "We won't have a future unless we improve police numbers and rebuild the military," says General Billy Thiesen. "Oh, it's all well and good to have your fancy education and your nice cars, until some tinpot dictatorship decides to invade. And don't pretend like there aren't any of them in our region. Our number one priority has to be security."
[Accept]
3. "Education is nice, but Health and Social Welfare are more important," says celebrity social worker Calvin Steele. "This is where the people who really need government help are: the marginalized of our society. If we don't help them, what kind of a nation are we?"
[Accept]
4. "Hey, I've got a crazy idea," says noted libertarian and bird-watcher Randy Utopia. "How about the government stops taking so much tax from people? Give us a tax cut and we'll buy the things we need ourselves. People need to be weaned off the government teat!"
[Accept]
So which chould i choose?
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 24, 2004, 01:37:34 pm
Quote
Originally posted by aldo_14
Add 'out' to the end of 'eat'.
Now I'm seeing it...
Dirty little boy...
However his sentences didnt have any sexual meaning except "would you eat Girls Aloud". Eating people is the first thing on my mind. At least mine isnt warped like yours.
"Oh! Anal sex!"
Post by: phreak on December 24, 2004, 01:42:54 pm
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1. "Look, I don't like it either," said Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Calvin Silk. "Just on the way here, I had to step over three homeless people, and one of my shoes got caught on a beggar. But inequality is the price we pay for economic strength. If anything, we need fewer taxes, so those of us who are well-off can afford to be more generous. If we want to, that is."
2. "I think we've forgotten what economic strength is all about," says social worker May O'Bannon. "The economy is meant to be a means to a high standard of living, not an end in itself. It's become an excuse for the rich to prosper while the poor fall through the cracks. Not everyone is poor because they don't feel like working. We must provide more welfare."
3. "Who says we're an international pariah?" demands military honcho Miranda Love. "What are their names? If that's the way the international community feels, we obviously need to prepare for war."
i say #3
Post by: Taristin on December 24, 2004, 02:03:55 pm
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Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
Now I'm seeing it...
Dirty little boy...
However his sentences didnt have any sexual meaning except "would you eat Girls Aloud". Eating people is the first thing on my mind. At least mine isnt warped like yours.
"Oh! Anal sex!"
*dies laughing*
Post by: pyro-manic on December 24, 2004, 02:40:07 pm
Quote
Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
Now I'm seeing it...
Dirty little boy...
However his sentences didnt have any sexual meaning except "would you eat Girls Aloud". Eating people is the first thing on my mind. At least mine isnt warped like yours.
"Oh! Anal sex!"
:lol:
It's called a double entendre. It is, believe it or not, rather funny.
Post by: Tiara on December 24, 2004, 02:52:40 pm
(They actually called it 'Nukes4U' :p)
Post by: Taristin on December 24, 2004, 03:05:27 pm
Quote
The Issue
In response to a slow news week, certain highbrow newspapers have stirred up the debate over voluntary vs compulsory voting.
The Debate
1. "Compulsory voting makes about as much as sense as having the death penalty for attempted suicide," says civil rights activist Steffan Spirit. "You can't force people to be free! You can only give them the choice. Besides, if all those derelicts who can't be bothered to get off their ass once every few years voted, who would they elect? I shudder to think."
[Accept]
2. "It's not contradictory at all," argues political commentator Larry Love. "The fact is, if not everyone votes, the outcome isn't truly representative. Some groups--like elderly gun nuts--vote more often than others. That's why always we always end up with such terrible politicians."
[Accept]
3. "This raises an interesting issue," says Elizabeth Thiesen, your brother. "And that is: why do we need elections, anyway? Seems to me it would be much simpler if you just decided what was right, and did it. Wouldn't that save everyone a lot of time?"
[Accept]
On a side note, why is my brother's name Elizabeth? :wtf:
Edit: After chosing option 2 my brother's name changed to Zeke Bush. :wtf::wtf:
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 24, 2004, 03:25:14 pm
INSERT COMPANY NAME called a debate over INSERT PRODUCT because of high imports. INSERT SPOKESMAN said that the INSERT PRODUCT should be banned.
Post by: aldo_14 on December 24, 2004, 05:01:45 pm
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Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
Now I'm seeing it...
Dirty little boy...
However his sentences didnt have any sexual meaning except "would you eat Girls Aloud". Eating people is the first thing on my mind. At least mine isnt warped like yours.
"Oh! Anal sex!"
There's no need to get huffy because you don't get the joke, young man. Remember that only good boys and girls get presents from Santa.
Post by: Flipside on December 24, 2004, 06:19:19 pm
You may think of Anal Sex first, I however, have some morals :p
Post by: Taristin on December 24, 2004, 06:32:12 pm
Post by: diamondgeezer on December 24, 2004, 06:49:36 pm
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Post by: Gank on December 25, 2004, 06:55:05 am
:lol:
Post by: Janos on December 25, 2004, 07:35:14 am
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Originally posted by diamondgeezer
Don't worry about it Tin, these guys are just cunning linguists :)
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lolololololololol
Excellent, sir.
Post by: Ford Prefect on December 25, 2004, 08:02:00 pm
Post by: Taristin on December 25, 2004, 08:07:24 pm
"The free land of rampant oppression" lmao
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 25, 2004, 10:08:35 pm
Post by: Janos on December 28, 2004, 11:57:19 am
Quote
Originally posted by Ford Prefect
Regarding the confusion in the Hardlight Commonwealth, I'd just like to state for the record that I AM UMBWIGWI.
No, I am Umbwigwi!
Post by: an0n on December 28, 2004, 01:52:13 pm
Post by: an0n on December 28, 2004, 01:59:01 pm
(http://www.penguinbomb.com/images/rapistan.jpg)
Post by: Janos on December 28, 2004, 02:46:53 pm
Nazicommunists is becoming some weirdo Dictator Mr. Nice country, or something.
Post by: beatspete on December 28, 2004, 05:14:39 pm
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Economy : Imploded
The average income tax rate is 95%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.
Nice, huh?
Post by: Falcon on December 28, 2004, 06:13:58 pm
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The Dictatorship of The Martian States is a small, safe nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, cynical population of 18 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."
The large, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 31%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Arms Manufacturing, and Information Technology industries.
Political activists are routinely executed, military spending is on the increase, euthanasia is illegal, and citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force.
Civil Rights: Unheard Of
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Yep Im a Psychotic Dictator who knew? Oh and the National Motto has been changed to: YOU WILL DIE! :devil:
Oh and to top it all off Im still your U.N. Delegate..... :drevil:
Post by: an0n on December 28, 2004, 06:22:01 pm
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Originally posted by Gank
eating out = anal sex
One can only hope.
Post by: Stealth on December 28, 2004, 06:32:40 pm
Post by: an0n on December 28, 2004, 06:37:31 pm
Taking a girl to dinner = Anal sex later.
Try to read between the ****ing lines.
Also, I state very vaguely that I have no aversions to whatever it was you thought I meant :nervous:.
Post by: Tiara on December 29, 2004, 07:18:31 am
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Shivans on the Dinner Table?
The Issue
In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Servage's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that shivans could be added to the menu.
The Debate
1. "The fact is, the shivan population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Fleur Bush. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have shivan kebabs, shivan pies, shivan-on-a-sticks--the possibilities are endless! Let's not pass up this golden opportunity to provide a feast, if you will, for our economy."
[Accept]
2. "I agree that something needs to be done about shivan over-population," says random passer-by Roxanne Thiesen, "but eating them? That's kind of gross. Let's just shoot the ones we have to and shovel their bodies into ditches like normal."
[Accept]
3. "I am shocked and appalled!" declared SPCA President Alexei Rifkin. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The shivans were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The shivan is part of what makes Servage a great nation!"
[Accept]
[size=999]SHIVAN KEBAB![/color][/size]
[size=999]SHIVAN PIE![/color][/size]
[size=999]SHIVAN-ON-A-STICK![/color][/size]
:D
Post by: aldo_14 on December 29, 2004, 07:30:28 am
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 29, 2004, 09:11:30 am
The Allied States of New Parallax is a small, devout nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 18 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.
The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Social Welfare, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 28%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Soda Sales and Cheese Exports.
Quils are considered a delicacy, euthanasia is legal, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and the government is seen to favor Catholics. Crime is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Parallax's national animal is the quil, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the klax.
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Now lets just hold the ****ing phone for a moment. Organ donations are at a low because I wont PAY YOU to donate them? We favor catholics because we have a catholic spiritual advisor? That just sounds like bull****.
Anyhow, whatever. Im not a Liberal Democratic Socialist state.
Post by: aldo_14 on December 29, 2004, 09:15:50 am
Sounds fair enough. You chose to have a Catholic spiritual advisor, hence you favour said religion.
And remember you get the option to pay for organ donation, etc, because there's a shortage. So doing nothing will of course not alleviate the problem.
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 29, 2004, 09:20:42 am
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Post by: Falcon on December 30, 2004, 12:30:51 am
Quote
Originally posted by aldo_14
(http://www.3dactionplanet.com/hlp/hosted/casofwar/lostsouls/shivanonastick.jpg)
:lol:
Post by: .::Tin Can::. on December 30, 2004, 01:48:40 am
Post by: Corsair on December 30, 2004, 03:29:47 pm
Post by: Ford Prefect on December 30, 2004, 05:45:46 pm
Quote
Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
Where is that stick sticking, anyhow?
SILENCE! Do not question.
Post by: Falcon on December 31, 2004, 06:29:05 am
The Debate
1. "This can't go on!" says traumatized snooker player Hope Hanover, "Children are watching sports and having them exposed to this lewd behaviour is unacceptable! I demand that these people be locked up for several years and maybe they'll have learnt their lesson!"
[Accept]
2. "Oh don't be ridiculous!" scoffs prolific streaker Melbourne Jong-Il, "It's all just a bit of fun and the kids shouldn't be wrapped in cotton wool, or they'll learn nothing! Sports are so dull anyway, it needs a little bare skin to liven it up. Streaking should be legal!"
[Accept]
:lol:
Post by: übermetroid on December 31, 2004, 02:43:31 pm
"Eat the @#$! cow!"
UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Unheard Of
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: Hardlight Commonwealth
The Armed Republic of Larks is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its cynical population of 6 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The enormous, corrupt, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.
Voting is compulsory. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, despite the fact that it is difficult to make it through a day without breaking one of the country's many laws. Larks's national animal is the Walking Fish and its currency is the Mola.
Larks is ranked 34th in the region and 118,704th in the world for Most Liberal Nations.
Post by: phreak on December 31, 2004, 09:04:17 pm
http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?region=Hardlight_Commonwealth&nation=phreakland
Post by: Corsair on January 01, 2005, 12:17:04 am
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Originally posted by PhReAkHey, that thing's pretty cool.
highest GDP per capita in the region!
http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?region=Hardlight_Commonwealth&nation=phreakland
Post by: diamondgeezer on January 01, 2005, 09:50:27 am
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Post by: Taristin on January 01, 2005, 09:52:46 am
Fear the Basket Case Economy! Damned UN...
Post by: Corsair on January 02, 2005, 11:22:38 am
Post by: beatspete on January 02, 2005, 02:10:39 pm
Hardlight Region Statistics:
Smallest GDP: Girls Aloud 3000 ($1.69 billion)
Smallest GDP Per Capita: Girls Aloud 3000 ($64.95)
Finally my citizens have dropped their materialistic ways, and created a true haven for the mind. Free from greed and desire, the proud people can now undertake the path to true enlightenment - and enjoy Girls Aloud related tasks all day long. Long live the Armed Republic of Girls Aloud 3000!
(http://www.girlsaloud.net/gallery/data/media/6/3.jpg)
Post by: Hollewanderer on January 02, 2005, 03:22:32 pm
Consider the Glorious Imperium of Giggling Maniacs a member, then.
Post by: aldo_14 on January 02, 2005, 03:32:07 pm
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Originally posted by beatspete
Yey!
Hardlight Region Statistics:
Smallest GDP: Girls Aloud 3000 ($1.69 billion)
Smallest GDP Per Capita: Girls Aloud 3000 ($64.95)
Finally my citizens have dropped their materialistic ways, and created a true haven for the mind. Free from greed and desire, the proud people can now undertake the path to true enlightenment - and enjoy Girls Aloud related tasks all day long. Long live the Armed Republic of Girls Aloud 3000!
http://www.girlsaloud.net/gallery/data/media/6/3.jpg
That's what happens when you gear your whole economy towards selling crappy cheese-pop****e records.
Post by: Gai Daigoji on January 02, 2005, 04:09:41 pm
The Empire of Neo Terran Front is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.
The small, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 12%. A robust private sector is led by the Furniture Restoration, Arms Manufacturing, and Information Technology industries.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Neo Terran Front's national animal is the wolf and its currency is the credit
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:lol: YAY :D
Post by: diamondgeezer on January 02, 2005, 04:58:50 pm
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Post by: aldo_14 on January 02, 2005, 05:00:59 pm
Post by: beatspete on January 02, 2005, 05:53:34 pm
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Originally posted by aldo_14
That's what happens when you gear your whole economy towards selling crappy cheese-pop****e records.
Its not geared towards selling records. Its geared towards buying them, then listening to them all day. Also watching the videos on MTV, and buying teen magazines.
Also to save the world from the evil that was One True Voice. Be greatful for that.
Post by: aldo_14 on January 02, 2005, 05:55:39 pm
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Originally posted by beatspete
Also to save the world from the evil that was One True Voice.
True...........
Post by: Corsair on January 02, 2005, 05:56:20 pm
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Post by: Tiara on January 02, 2005, 06:21:30 pm
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The nation's drinking water tends to glow green at night
:D I dumped waste in the water supply! YAY FOR ME!
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and UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news.
WEE! ALIENS! WOOHOO! :D
Post by: Taristin on January 02, 2005, 06:37:46 pm
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Post by: Hollewanderer on January 03, 2005, 09:00:50 am
Both in corruption and in size!:D
Oh, and if there is a map, I want my nation to be somewhere in the corner and labelled "There Will Be Duckies".:D
Post by: diamondgeezer on January 03, 2005, 09:35:24 am
:confused:
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Post by: an0n on January 03, 2005, 09:36:31 am
Post by: Taristin on January 03, 2005, 09:43:30 am
Oh well. I don't know what I'm trying to accomplish here. >.>
Post by: Taristin on January 03, 2005, 09:57:39 am
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Post by: Andreas on January 06, 2005, 03:56:09 am
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/21697/page=display_nation/nation=ludwig_i
Post by: Hollewanderer on January 06, 2005, 09:29:14 am
:D
Post by: Unknown Target on January 06, 2005, 01:17:16 pm
UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Below Average
The Republic of Matowa is a large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its burgeoning mongoose population. Its compassionate population of 40 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.
The large, liberal, socially-minded government is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Education and Healthcare are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 31%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry.
Matowa's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region, political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region. Crime is well under control. Matowa's national animal is the mongoose, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the matowan dollar.
Matowa is ranked 154th in the region and 88,080th in the world for Largest Gambling Industries.
Post by: Taristin on January 06, 2005, 01:35:31 pm
Post by: Falcon on January 06, 2005, 02:54:20 pm
The CEO of The Martian States software, hardware, and electronic headwear giant Microcosm, Inc. has been brought before the Supreme Court for violation of antitrust laws.
The Debate
1. "These allegations are absolutely ludicrous!" shouts Microcosm CEO Freddy Clinton from out the window of his 90-foot stretch limo. "Just because rival companies are incapable of producing products as brilliant as mine is no reason to punish ME! I say it's high time we abolish these idiotic antitrust laws and give big business the freedom to serve the public better. After all, I'm in this business for the people!"
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2. "Microcosm must be shut down immediately," argues CEO of Computers, Computers, Computers! Beth Utopia from out the window of his clunky, exhaust-choked used car. "I can't get a foothold to compete in the market because those bigwigs in Microcosm have that foothold by the throat! It's high time the government stepped in and helped out the little man, and the best way to do that is to shut down the big, oppressive, corporate gurus in Microcosm and beyond."
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3. "Verily, I say unto thee, none of this would have happened wouldst thou not have stopped the problem before thou didst start it," argues Brother Hope Dodinas of the The Martian States Amish community from out the window of his horse-drawn carriage. "We must doest as the Lord commandeth and abolishest the evils of computers and the Internet entirely. Only whenst we harken unto the Lord's commandments mayeth we truly be spiritually blessed."
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Hmmmm 3 is looking pretty interesting.........
:drevil:
Post by: Taristin on January 06, 2005, 03:12:12 pm
Post by: Falcon on January 06, 2005, 03:28:39 pm
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Originally posted by Raa
Religious nutcase. :p
shhhhhhh! dont tell anyone :nervous:
:p
Post by: Tiara on January 06, 2005, 04:26:32 pm
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Originally posted by Unknown Target
Can someone tell me how my political freedoms work out to below average?
*SNIP*
1). 'political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations' <- limits political freedom
2). Just because your nation enjoys extensive civil rights and is very liberal doesn't mean that political freedoms are part of those civil rights ;)
Post by: diamondgeezer on January 06, 2005, 05:06:01 pm
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Post by: Mr. Vega on January 06, 2005, 05:31:48 pm
"All generalizations are false."
Civil Rights:
Good
Economy:
Good
Political Freedoms:
Few
The Free Land of Rampant Oppression is a large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 40 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
The large government devotes most of its attentions to Education, with areas such as Social Welfare and Healthcare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 26%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is led by the Gambling industry, followed by Cheese Exports and Automobile Manufacturing.
Organ donation is compulsory, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, and corpses are considered a delicacy. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Rampant Oppression's national animal is the corpse, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the paradox.
Rampant Oppression is ranked 9th in the region and 26,495th in the world for Largest Gambling Industries.
Post by: Corsair on January 06, 2005, 06:30:22 pm
Post by: Hollewanderer on January 07, 2005, 05:32:30 am
Fear my awesome furniture restoration industry. FEAR!
Post by: diamondgeezer on January 12, 2005, 03:06:24 pm
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Post by: Sigma957 on January 12, 2005, 09:21:13 pm
The Republic of Zagros is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its complete absence of social welfare. Its compassionate population of 3.23 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry.
Roads are often backed up with round-the-clock construction crews., the flying Tiger is a protected species, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and guns are banned. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zagros's national animal is the flying Tiger, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the whigin.
Zagros is ranked 3rd in the region and 11,133rd in the world for Highest Police Ratios.
Post by: übermetroid on January 25, 2005, 11:53:01 am
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birds and children's kites are regularly brought down by anti-aircraft fire
:lol: :lol: :lol: ;7
Post by: Taristin on January 25, 2005, 01:50:59 pm
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Equality, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 58%, and even higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.
Protesters against the government are hanged as a warning to others, skateparks can be found in every city, blue-bellied budgies are considered a delicacy, and euthanasia is illegal. Crime is relatively low. Raatoria's national animal is the blue-bellied budgie, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the gillie.
Raatoria is ranked 25th in the region and 79,518th in the world for Happiest Citizens.
Post by: Styxx on January 25, 2005, 02:03:30 pm
The large, moralistic government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Healthcare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 20%. A substantial private sector is led by the Gambling, Soda Sales, and Woodchip Exports industries.
Politicians are losing their jobs in a plan to make the government 'leaner and fitter', organ donation is compulsory, local executives are seen on the corner with cardboard signs reading, "will oppress the masses for food", and the government has started a campaign to crack down on road rage and encourage alternate means of commuting. Crime is moderate. Great Brasilia's national animal is the golden lion tamarin and its currency is the stick.
Great Brasilia is ranked 7th in the region and 20,541st in the world for Happiest Citizens.
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Post by: Taristin on January 28, 2005, 05:44:51 pm
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Equality, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 64%, and even higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.
Prime commercial land is being swamped with archaeological teams, UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news, traffic jams are a common sight due to construction work from a massive overhaul of the nation's freeways, and local executives are seen on the corner with cardboard signs reading, "will oppress the masses for food". Crime is well under control. Raatoria's national animal is the blue-bellied budgie, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the gillie.
Raatoria is ranked 1st in the region and 146th in the world for Nudest.
Suck on them apples! :D #1 in the region, and #146[/b] in the WORLD! :D:D:D
Post by: phreak on January 28, 2005, 06:46:39 pm
147. The Commonwealth of Gadloch
148. The Armed Republic of Hanuri
149. The Free Land of Rampant Oppression
150. The Rogue Nation of Notniceistan
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Post by: übermetroid on February 24, 2005, 02:17:11 am
The Issue
The fierce debate on Shivans hunting in Larks has been brought to your attention after vociferous supporters of both sides of the argument stormed your parliament.
The Debate
1. "Shivans hunting is a cruel and horrible 'sport' for the wealthy," says Beth Hamilton of the 'Protect Anything Cute and Furry Society'. "How can you possibly justify it? Oh, they witter on about 'tradition' and 'pest control' and other such nonsense, but really we all know it's because these sadists love to torture poor, innocent animals! Hunting must be banned!"
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2. "Banning Shivans hunting would be the end for centuries of tradition!" wails esteemed aristocrat Randy Dredd from atop his steed. "The thrill of the chase, the baying of the hounds, the Shivans scooting through the undergrowth - it would be a travesty! We provide much needed stimulus to the local tourism, and you can't deny that Shivanss are pests - killing farmers' livestock for example! I propose that Shivans hunting be encouraged, for the cultural - and economic - benefit of the nation!"
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3. "Well, you know what I think?" asks Roxanne McGuffin, while helping to assemble a small trebuchet. "I reckon that the real issue about this sport is the cruelty aspect, and no-one can deny that sending a pack of dogs to tear apart a poor, innocent Shivans is cruel. I reckon we should just ban hunting with hounds and only allow kinder and more instantly lethal methods like guns, tranquillisers, and cruise missiles."
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4. "I'm firmly against the slaughter of dumb animals," says Colin Wong, while feeding an infant Shivans with a milk bottle. "It would be best if the animals didn't die, and hunters could still do what they love to do - how about instead of shooting them or sending vicious canines after them, the hunter runs up to his quarry and gives it a symbolic 'tap' with his hand? Now isn't that much nicer for everyone?"
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Post by: Tiara on February 24, 2005, 02:54:19 am
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I reckon we should just ban hunting with hounds and only allow kinder and more instantly lethal methods like guns, tranquillisers, and cruise missiles.
:lol::lol::lol:
Post by: übermetroid on February 24, 2005, 04:35:43 pm
Post by: Taristin on February 24, 2005, 04:51:48 pm
Post by: Petrarch of the VBB on February 24, 2005, 05:45:57 pm
I have a nation already, in a region populated by my politics class from college, but nobody seems to bother with their nations. Bastards.
Post by: übermetroid on February 24, 2005, 06:39:43 pm
Post by: Taristin on February 24, 2005, 06:40:20 pm
gadlochs running with an iron fist ATM. >.>
Post by: Falcon on February 24, 2005, 08:41:31 pm
Post by: Corsair on February 24, 2005, 08:44:58 pm
Post by: aldo_14 on February 25, 2005, 03:08:16 am
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Originally posted by Raa
Yeah, perhaps
gadlochs running with an iron fist ATM. >.>
Oooooooh..... someones itching to be first against the wall* when the revolution comes.
Spoiler:
*To be shot! Filthy minded bastards, the lot of you.....