My Brother's nationstates.net country.....

Crazy_Vasey · Post by **Crazy_Vasey** » 2003-01-10 06:52pm

Well crime has increased and civil liberties have dropped. Cameras don't seem to work all that well...

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2003-01-10 07:17pm

I only have 12 credits this semester. I've got plenty of time to post UN updates and get feedback on potential decisions. And this isn't like you're electing somebody for a term. If you don't like how the delegate is doing his job, you can withdraw your endorsement at any time.

ArmorPierce · Post by **ArmorPierce** » 2003-01-10 07:17pm

and one more democracy competitor.

ArmorPierce · Post by **ArmorPierce** » 2003-01-10 07:19pm

Crazy_Vasey wrote:Well crime has increased and civil liberties have dropped. Cameras don't seem to work all that well...

Good you told me while I could still change my position

Darth Fanboy · Post by **Darth Fanboy** » 2003-01-10 08:34pm

Cameras have been working or me quite well actually.

Necro99 · Post by **Necro99** » 2003-01-10 11:32pm

"Issues:
Nazi Sympathizers Plan Rally"

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Necro99 · Post by **Necro99** » 2003-01-11 12:15am

The People's Republic of Killzor
"Guns dont kill people, we do."

UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights: Below Average Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Few

Location: The Soviet Empire

The People's Republic of Killzor is a very large, pleasant nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 62 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.

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 Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 49%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.

Divorce is illegal, military spending recently hit a new high, Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed, and Killzor's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Killzor's national animal is the Mongolian Death Worm and The Zergling, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Skull.

Darth Fanboy · Post by **Darth Fanboy** » 2003-01-11 01:43am

Who the hell did the nation Federation of United Planets, and would anyone be mad if I annhiliated it?

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2003-01-11 02:28am

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
"For too long, our bodies have been trapped in these prisons of cotton and polyester!" yelled protester Bill Longfellow, 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]

"I agree," mused sociology professor Pip King. "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."
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"Whoa, whoa," says noted accountant Dave Licorish. "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]

God Emperor · Post by **God Emperor** » 2003-01-11 09:48am

To bad you can't make it compulsory for youg hot women.

That would be nice.

ArmorPierce · Post by **ArmorPierce** » 2003-01-11 01:48pm

My nation is becoming socialist and the economy isn't as strong as it used to be. Which one should I pick

"Unless this government does something, ArmorPierce won't have an auto industry for much longer," says auto industry union boss Pete Hanover, in a rare public appearance alongside management. "These foreign companies employ people for a few aps 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."
[Accept]

"For once, I agree with my grubby colleague here," says General Chassis CEO Pip McGuffin. "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!"
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"I think we need to face facts," says noted economist and chat-show regular Violet Winters. "We live in a global economy now, and automobile manufacturing just isn't ArmorPierce'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!"
[Accept]

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2003-01-11 01:55pm

His Divine Shadow wrote:Note, I just passed a bill that makes organ donation mandatory

You should have named it the League of 20,000 Rocks

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2003-01-11 02:09pm

The Rogue Nation of Black Mesa

"What resonance cascade scenario?"

UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: the South Pacific

The Rogue Nation of Black Mesa is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Religion & Spirituality, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Arms Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports industries.

Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Black Mesa's national animal is the houndeye and its currency is the dollar.

Crazy_Vasey · Post by **Crazy_Vasey** » 2003-01-11 07:03pm

and young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables.

My country rules

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2003-01-11 11:28pm

The Debate
"Look, I don't like it either," said Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Peggy Dredd. "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."
[Accept]

"I think we've forgotten what economic strength is all about," says social worker Billy-Bob Hanover. "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."
[Accept]

"Who says we're an international pariah?" demands military honcho Zeke Barry. "What are their names? If that's the way the international community feels, we obviously need to prepare for war."
[Accept]

Currently inclined towards the last one, or my first dismissal of an issue.

The Dark · Post by **The Dark** » 2003-01-12 01:53pm

"We won't have a future unless we improve police numbers and rebuild the military," says General George W. Utopia. "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 SDnet. Our number one priority has to be security."

OK, who's the tinpot dictator around here

?

"The state of the education system is, in many areas, simply frightful," says Teachers Union leader Zeke Dodinas. "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."

"We won't have a future unless we improve police numbers and rebuild the military," says General George W. Utopia. "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 SDnet. Our number one priority has to be security."

"Education is nice, but Health and Social Welfare are more important," says celebrity social worker Billy-Bob King. "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?"

"Hey, I've got a crazy idea," says noted libertarian and bird-watcher Prudence Trax. "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!"

I'm leaning towards either the first or the last. Education's important to me, but my tax rate's up to 18%.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2003-01-12 07:34pm

The Dark wrote:"We won't have a future unless we improve police numbers and rebuild the military," says General George W. Utopia. "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 SDnet. Our number one priority has to be security."

OK, who's the tinpot dictator around here ?

I'm not a tinpot. It's more like a tea kettle. And I can't go to war, I object to having trained people with guns telling me what to do.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2003-01-12 07:39pm

Must be able to increase military spending...

I'm at...

College students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations, and the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. New Adderstan's national animal is the snake, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Doller.

I don't get it, I made euthisia legal and those bastards unions demanded more money and I bowed to them, bastards I should make them serve in the army

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-01-12 08:29pm

The Empire of New Serenity
"We shall have Pax Serenitas ... by pen or sword"

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Strong
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: SDnet

The Empire of New Serenity is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 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 devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 15%. A substantial private sector is led by the Soda Sales industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Pizza Delivery.

Crime is a problem. New Serenity's national animal is the hawk and its currency is the kilo sterling.

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-01-12 08:50pm

The Free Republic of The Metaverse

"Free Pie For All"
UN Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Superb
Location: SDnet

The Free Republic of The Metaverse is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 33%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Basket Weaving.

Crime is moderate. The Metaverse's national animal is the Monkey, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the lardol.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2003-01-12 09:14pm

The Disputed Territories of Tahalshia
"If it's moving, blast it."

UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Developing Political Freedoms: Superb

Location: the South Pacific
The Disputed Territories of Tahalshia is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 46%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is led by the Furniture Restoration industry, followed by Soda Sales and Arms Manufacturing.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Tahalshia's national animal is the peasant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the dong.

Website lag has delayed my plan to use HADOKEN's set to 'Obliterate' to move the entire island chain to SDnet, but we should soon be enroute.

Crazy_Vasey · Post by **Crazy_Vasey** » 2003-01-13 04:03am

The Empire of Vasey is a small, pleasant nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 14 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 medium-sized government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 13%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Automobile Manufacturing.

Bicyclists are banned from major roads, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, military spending is on the increase, and organ donation is compulsory. Crime is a problem. Vasey's national animal is the lion, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the groat.

Heh heh heh. I own my populace, literally.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2003-01-13 12:06pm

"My factory's productivity is down ten percent since marijuana was decriminalized," complains employer Max Broadside. "And the number of thefts from the candy machine is off the scale. This so-called 'pot' needs to be banned in all public places. Let the junkies do what they want at home, but not in my workplace."
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"Whoa, dude, no need to get, like, you know," says Free Your Mind campaigner Jazz Thiesen, from his parents' basement. "This is, like, a personal choice issue, you know. It's like... whoa, just back off what I want to do with my own body. Don't let the fascists win, man. There are some hot new eckies coming in soon, they should be legal too."
[Accept]

Now, do I hunt them down via the barcodes they have been stamped with, or let them fly high and ignore the fact I'm hunting the peasantry and CEO's with large calibur railguns?

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2003-01-13 12:49pm

I moved to SD.net and handled 3-4 issues but the server is so slow most of the time, I have not been back in several days.

Does your population always go up a million every turn?

Coaan · Post by **Coaan** » 2003-01-13 01:28pm

The Republic of Ara
"Live hard, die hard"

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Basket Case
Political Freedoms: Some
Location: SDnet

The Republic of Ara is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. 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 Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 66%, 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 Arms Manufacturing.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Ara's national animal is the wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the carran.

Hah...newly built and all....will be working to torture my people as much as possible