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Posted: 2003-01-08 06:11pm
by Straha
Country Motto: Don't hurt us!
UN Category: Free-Market Paradise
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Superb
The Republic of Melatonia is a tiny, economically powerful nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy frequent elections, which are uniformly corrupted by big-spending corporations buying politicians who best suit their interests.
There is no government in the normal sense the word; however, a small group of community-minded, corrupt, pro-business individuals is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Commerce and Social Welfare are on the agenda. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Furniture Restoration industries.
Crime is a serious problem. Melatonia's national animal is the raven, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the duble.
Posted: 2003-01-08 06:27pm
by Straha
Just found this
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/ind ... n=darkstar
with: The Dictatorship of Darkstar is a very large, safe nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 103 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 medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 11%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Cheese Exports.
Organ donation is compulsory, TV shows must meet strict ethnicity quotas, Harry Potter books are banned, and the country's famous rainforests are being bulldozed by the mining industry. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Darkstar's national animal is the retarded bunny, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the credit.
Most Recent Government Activity
Sound like Darkstar?
Posted: 2003-01-08 06:28pm
by God Emperor
Aaa. I was checking world and there was a Nation called: The Dictatorship of Darkstar. Is it him?
Posted: 2003-01-08 06:29pm
by Crazy_Vasey
Now more than ever I want this game to support war.
Posted: 2003-01-08 06:33pm
by Straha
God Emperor wrote:Aaa. I was checking world and there was a Nation called: The Dictatorship of Darkstar. Is it him?
Posted: 2003-01-08 06:34pm
by God Emperor
Straha wrote:God Emperor wrote:Aaa. I was checking world and there was a Nation called: The Dictatorship of Darkstar. Is it him?
Sorry if it sounds like I'm copying you.
Posted: 2003-01-08 06:37pm
by Crazy_Vasey
Jesus Christ I just figured out how this game was keeping track of who you were logged in as. Suffice to say it wasn't very difficult to figure out and the game is deeply insecure. You see the part where it says pin=blah in the URL? Change blah and you change who you're logged in as
Even I could do better than that!
Posted: 2003-01-08 06:38pm
by Straha
God Emperor wrote:Straha wrote:God Emperor wrote:Aaa. I was checking world and there was a Nation called: The Dictatorship of Darkstar. Is it him?
Sorry if it sounds like I'm copying you.
Quite alright
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:00pm
by Straha
Darth Wong wrote: The average income tax rate is 18%, but much higher for the wealthy.
My lord wong how could you use such high Taxes?
ON another note is it possible to make a new region which we could all join?
Which one do I choose?!
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:03pm
by ArmorPierce
The Issue
In response to a slow news week, certain highbrow newspapers have stirred up the debate over voluntary vs compulsory voting.
The Debate
"Compulsory voting makes about as much as sense as having the death penalty for attempted suicide," says civil rights activist Beth 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]
"It's not contradictory at all," argues political commentator Beth Washington. "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]
"This raises an interesting issue," says Max Christmas, 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]
Well I was thinking that I wouldn't make it compulsory but then what brother says is interesting. Then again I want to make a utopian powerhouse. Begs the question, which one do you guys think is the best?
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:04pm
by Crazy_Vasey
I'd go for the third one. Who needs elections?
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:05pm
by ArmorPierce
and I voted no on the making organ donation compulsory.
Casy: A perfect nation with the Dictator that makes all the decisions
. Seriously, would it be as detrimental in this game as it is in real life?
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:05pm
by Crazy_Vasey
Straha we're all in the SDnet region.
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:06pm
by Mr Bean
SDnet is the place to be!
Just started the Empire of Adderstan and moved into SDNet a few mintues ago
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:07pm
by Straha
Crazy_Vasey wrote:Straha we're all in the SDnet region.
We are?
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:08pm
by ArmorPierce
Yes, yes we are. Now, organ donation shouldn't be made mandatory once you die right?
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:10pm
by Darth Fanboy
We should start targeting unprotected UN delegates and see if we can't get some concessions.
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:10pm
by Mr Bean
Yes just go to MOVE under the location menu and type SDnet
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:11pm
by Mr Bean
Oh and I just made Euthiansia legal over here,
Well to be exact, Attempted Sucided is a Captial Offense and the penlity is death
Posted: 2003-01-08 07:15pm
by ArmorPierce
Mr Bean wrote:Well to be exact, Attempted Sucided is a Captial Offense and the penlity is death
LoL, now, should voting be made compulsory?!
Posted: 2003-01-08 08:00pm
by Straha
I've only approved the Death Penalty here.
Posted: 2003-01-08 09:18pm
by Enforcer Talen
Straha wrote:Country Motto: Don't hurt us!
UN Category: Free-Market Paradise
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Superb
The Republic of Melatonia is a tiny, economically powerful nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy frequent elections, which are uniformly corrupted by big-spending corporations buying politicians who best suit their interests.
There is no government in the normal sense the word; however, a small group of community-minded, corrupt, pro-business individuals is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Commerce and Social Welfare are on the agenda. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Furniture Restoration industries.
Crime is a serious problem. Melatonia's national animal is the raven, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the duble.
how you get such good economy? I'm only at thriving. .
Posted: 2003-01-08 09:20pm
by Enforcer Talen
God Emperor wrote:Aaa. I was checking world and there was a Nation called: The Dictatorship of Darkstar. Is it him?
you think he's really smart enough to run such a major nation? darkstar is a popular name, outside the realm of sd.net. . .
Posted: 2003-01-08 09:50pm
by ArmorPierce
I don't think that Darth Wong would want to spend the extra time he has to be a delegate. If Darth Wong doesn't want to be UN delegate who else would be willing to take the job?
Posted: 2003-01-08 10:10pm
by Mr Bean
*Yo