Charas-Project
Off-Topic => All of all! => Topic started by: MissingName on December 03, 2009, 04:03:50 AM
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Okay, so it's a silly (and somewhat dated) game. It's still one of the few things that isn't blocked at school.
http://www.nationstates.net (http://www.nationstates.net)
Make a nation and govern you as you see fit. I'm trying to screw over my country.
I made a region/continent/what-have-you. It's Charasia. (http://www.nationstates.net/region=charasia)
And here's my dictatorship: Name Left Blank (http://www.nationstates.net/nation=name_left_blank).
Join up or don't. No big whoop. It might be interesting, it might not be.
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I used to frequent that place... Maybe I should make another nation.
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Used to do that, named my country Twinnings after the box of tea that happened to be on the desk at the time. Creative, I know.
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I made a region/continent/what-have-you. It's Charasia. (http://www.nationstates.net/region=charasia)
Hmm funny I thought it was a planet.
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Wait, did you make two, Lucas? Or is it Archem?
Hmm funny I thought it was a planet.
Really? I thought it was a floating landmass.
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I'm seeing how quickly I can run Frucktopia into the ground.
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But I can make it complete and utter chaos and get ejected from the pacific.
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And its like an island.
:D
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Yes! My civil rights has changed from "some" to "few."
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I don't think you can be ejected from the Pacifics. Maybe if you were in someone's own region, they could.
Wish mine wasn't deleted due to inactivity. That country was pretty fucked up. I placed taxes on having limbs or something, so many people had peg legs. The national animal was extinct, and the whole place was deforested. I stole people's wealth, seizing everything, yet everyone was happy. I could never figure it out, but it was freaking awesome.
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I don't think you can be ejected from the Pacifics. Maybe if you were in someone's own region, they could.
Wish mine wasn't deleted due to inactivity. That country was pretty fucked up. I placed taxes on having limbs or something, so many people had peg legs. The national animal was extinct, and the whole place was deforested. I stole people's wealth, seizing everything, yet everyone was happy. I could never figure it out, but it was freaking awesome.
I don't know why but that reminds me of animal farm by George Orwell...
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All hail the great Grandydia (http://www.nationstates.net/nation=grandydia)
Notice the flag. It took me a few minutes to get it right.
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*shrugs*
I'm a Rogue Country. That must count for somethin'.
I also strongly disagreed with "It's more important to arrest criminals than to rehabilize them."
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I don't think you can be ejected from the Pacifics. Maybe if you were in someone's own region, they could.
The Pacifics are under the tyranny of Krull-something or other.
If I don't support them I get ejected.
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The Pacifics are under the tyranny of Krull-something or other.
If I don't support them I get ejected.
Huh... Must have changed since I last played... Or the new leader is a jerk.
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I vote the latter (http://www.nationstates.net/region=the_pacific).
My new goal is to see how quickly I can piss him off.
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Do it. I DARE YOU.
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I joined Charasia as Nelaga.
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My new issue is awesome.
"Archems On The Dinner Table?
The Issue
In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Charas Project's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that archems could be added to the menu.
The Debate
"The fact is, the archem population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Calvin Spirit. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have archem kebabs, archem pies, archem-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."
"I agree that something needs to be done about archem over-population," says random passer-by Konrad Hendrikson, "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."
"I am shocked and appalled!" declared SPCA President May Rubin. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The archems were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The archem is part of what makes Charas Project a great nation!""
I think I'm gonna pick 1. I mean, Archems should be tasty. I heard MT likes to eat them with ketchup and french fries.
I find it awesome how accurate the whole article is.
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How does one make a nation within Charasia?
EDIT: Never mind, got it.
http://www.nationstates.net/stalin_following_bears
EDIT: I have a wonderful new flag
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Tell the truth, this is more people than I expected. :3
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Eh, is basically a forum within a forum for us.
I dare say even more people will adhere.
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Nelaga is ranked 1st in the region for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector.
OWNED
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The Issue
The latest "Harry Potter" book to hit schools across Stalin Following Bears has stirred up the greatest controversy yet.
The Debate
1. "I quite enjoyed the book, until I got to the part where Harry summons evil demons to do his bidding," says religious leader Melbourne O'Bannon. "Now that's just wrong. We need to restore some sense to this debate, by which I mean we should remove this book from the shelves, salt it thoroughly, and burn it."
2. "Teachers union President Alexei du Pont says, "Come on, the book is fantasy! And it's a damn good read. I'd like the government to issue a statement of support for our teachers and librarians, so kids can enjoy good books without interference from religious wackos, like Christians."
Imma burn me some Harry Potter.
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OWNED
"8 hours ago: Following new legislation in FlagNelaga, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit."
derp
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Imma burn me some Harry Potter.
Wasn't Stalin against the church or something?
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"Following new legislation in Stalin Following Bears, the country is preparing for war."
I think this bodes poorly...
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Wasn't Stalin against the church or something?
Yes but the other option wasn't opressive in any way. I like opression.
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"We won't have a future unless we improve police numbers and rebuild the military," says General Faith Jong-Il. "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."
I'm watching you bastards!
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My insurance industry is low.
LIFE INSURANCE IS A FORM OF GAMBLING. (Name the real organization that said that!)
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7 hours ago: Following new legislation in FlagCharas Project, cars are banned.
wwwwwwwwwwwww
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Civil Rights:
Excellent
Economy:
Very Strong
Political Freedoms:
Superb
Man, being the ruler of an entire nation is easier than I thought.
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How is my economy still strong? I want it to fail.
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Obama has no excuse. Recession my ***.
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It was either banning cars or bicycles. I have chosen to ban cars.
You realize you can dismiss any issue that you don't like, right?
Right now Nelaga is at:
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Strong
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Yeah, needs more needless oppression. At least I've got a cult going now.
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I'm at good good few.
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Civil Rights: Few
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Disregard citizens, aqquire economy.
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"Grandydia was reclassified from "New York Times Democracy" to "Civil Rights Lovefest"."
Laaaaawl
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I am Flipcap
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Here's my nation, The Rogue Nation of El Boos. (http://www.nationstates.net/el_boos)
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"Scandinavian Liberal Paradise".
I love this place.
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"Grandydia was reclassified from "New York Times Democracy" to "Civil Rights Lovefest"."
Laaaaawl
Is that a problem?
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I'm a country of nudists now.
Boomp da da boomp (http://www.nationstates.net/nation=frucktopia).
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Here's my nation, The Rogue Nation of El Boos. (http://www.nationstates.net/el_boos)
I envy your economy.
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Fruck and Uber, migrate to Charasia. Just go to the Charasia page and there should be an option. Oh, and-
12 hours ago: Following new legislation in FlagStalin Following Bears, employers may fire workers without giving any reason.
1 day ago: Following new legislation in FlagStalin Following Bears, military spending recently hit a new high.
I pass the best legislations.
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WA Member. Woo?
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I am now in Charisia.
And you're in the World Assembly?
Neat.
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WA Member. Woo?
Enjoy forced laws. I run my country how I want.
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I'll probably resign. It's not very fun :P
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23 minutes ago: Following new legislation in FlagEl Boos, companion cubes are considered a delicacy.
You son of a bitch.
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Should I ban meat eating even though my national animal is a delicacy.
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Alarshak is made of meat? I thought it was just pure evil and malice...
WA Member. Woo?
Nothing special. I joined it when I first played (back in the old days when it was still called the UN) and I was forced to abolish the hypothetical nukes, which I didnt even knew I had... I ditched that. No one will take my WMD's away.
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I'm not quite sure how or why, but at some point my nation became an economic powerhouse. That was... unexpected.
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9 hours ago: Following new legislation in Stalin Following Bears, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables.
I'm a great leader.
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22 hours ago: Following new legislation in Flipcap, euthanasia is legal.
:D
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5 minutes ago: I put a tax on eating meat that had cruelty.
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Gugh, reclassified again. "Corporate Bordello" was such a cool title.
Also: Following new legislation in Name Left Blank, poets and writers are regularly rounded up and shot for entertainment.
:(
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Soon, capitalism will be outlawed in charas project.
Also.
Alright, fine, I'll claim responsibility for all that. Jeez.
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Why you gotta be hating on the cheese?!
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Oh man, and your economy is labeled a "Basket Case"
Truly you are running the best impression of how Charas really is.
And "The average income tax rate is 100%" what! I feel bad for the people that are above average...
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Since you post random garbage alot for attention?
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Spam.
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I try to keep my post count down for reasons that don't make sense to anyone besides me.
Also, I went on a post genocide of my old stuff a while ago. That hurt a lot.
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Oh Sai! From now on, I'm gonna call you Adolf!
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People Request Not So Much Dictatorship, If That's All Right
Hahaha oh wow.
Let's see.....
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."
Think I'll go with this one.
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Oh and I have the least compassionate citizens of all Charasia.
EDIT2:
notable for its complete lack of public education.
How did I not notice this? Well, eh, just means more workers for the factories.
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"I don't object to the amount of tax, I object to where it's being spent," says social reformer Abraham Thiesen. "I'd like to see everyone have a choice as to where their fruckafrucks go every time they fill out a tax return. Everyone would feel a lot better about opening their wallets if they had a say as to where the money went. I think you'd see a lot more public money going to education and a lot less to business."
The currency completely ruins the momentum.
I'm trying to have the most haphazard government scheme possible.
Although some things make sense.
Like my nudists hating surveillance cameras.
EDIT: I changed my animal to something a little more threatening.
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Civil Rights: Unheard Of
Economy: Thriving
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
I'm doing well.
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OkenDoken Decides:
Nudists Demand Time In Sun
The Issue
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 Pip Shiomi, 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!"
2. "I agree," mused sociology professor Billy-Bob 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."
3. "Whoa, whoa," says noted accountant Falala Wu. "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!"
I honestly can't decide.
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I'd go three. You don't realize how ugly most of the population is until you start consciously thinking about it.
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GAH! MY BRAIN'S EYES!
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Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Wait, what? All I did was not let people walk naked in public places for hygienic reasons and give them ID Cards!
citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements
I most certainly didn't pass this bill.
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It's about unintended consequences, man. You've got to take everything to the extreme.
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I'm killing off all poets in the country and shooting down that resembles a UFO. Fun times. Apparently the people love me.
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It's about unintended consequences, man. You've got to take everything to the extreme.
Yes, but come on now.
I did nothing even close to the general direction of having people bar-coded.
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"A better way to deal with this problem is to convince the public it isn't a problem at all," whispers Alexei Love, head of Scamcorp, an industrial think tank. "Fudge some research, declare that the chemical by-products from industrial processing and production actually make one's teeth and bones healthier. Then, sell them to municipalities to add to their drinking water! Yes! This will not only save us the trouble of disposing of the waste correctly, we'll be able to sell it at a profit! I can taste the money already!"
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LIVE FOR THE ECONOMY
DIE FOR THE ECONOMY
I think if it keeps going like this my economy will become self-aware and take over the country.
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LET MY NAZIS BE FREE!
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I am pretty anti-religious, IRL.
Nationstates hates me.
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I'm not sure why my government became corrupt. I think it was when I said people had the right for free speech >_>
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remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape.
oops?
Edit:
"We must be permitted our inherent right to defend our honour through feats of arms!" exclaims Sue-Ann Summers, a bewigged aristocrat sporting a particularly flamboyant swept-hilt rapier. "The right to duel is one found throughout history for the honourable settling of disputes and I must insist that my right to fight be recognised! The world would be so much better - and cheaper too - if conflicts of interest were sorted through trial by combat instead of trial by jury."
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1 day, 11 hours ago: Following new legislation in FlagStalin Following Bears, reports of attacks by bright purple sixty-foot high spiders have recently shot up.
OH GOD WHAT
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OH GOD WHAT
WTF?
What the hell did you do?
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The moon was shot down apparently (http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=6582).
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The forums are stupid and moronic. I think we're best off ignoring them entirely.
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Agreed.
That made me giggle though.
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I'm suddenly reminded of the recent moon bombing by NASA. Anyone know what that was all about? I'm not good at paying attention to current events.
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WTF?
What the hell did you do?
It was either putting chemical byproducts in the water or legalising drugs
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legalising drugs
Ah. I did that too, and now I also have the spiders.
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I'm suddenly reminded of the recent moon bombing by NASA. Anyone know what that was all about? I'm not good at paying attention to current events.
Wasn't it to check if there was water on the moon or something like that?
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By the way... who is The United Socialist States of Rheumesia?
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The forums are stupid and moronic. I think we're best off ignoring them entirely.
I like a few debates, though. If you sieve through the bad stuff, you get some good arguments. I'm all for arguments.
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By the way... who is The United Socialist States of Rheumesia?
That would be me. Guess I should've mentioned it.
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I haven't got that issue yet. D:
I want giant purple spiders!
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I got that issue just now (The soda thing)...but the funny thing is, at the start, I didn't have any drug laws.
So this issue is pretty much a giant continuity error.
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Eeyup.
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The Honorable Freddy Shiomi, Minister of Minding Other People's Business, has an idea: "This religion thing is such a great racket, why don't we make it a government monopoly? We'll ban all religions except the Church of OkenDoken, and make attendance and donations compulsory. I'll start writing the Holy Scriptures right away!"
I want that job. Now.
Plus:
Smarker, but ee's gone blongie 'round the clonger! Trandy in the blang warked a newtie on the Cheebers, quaff me a duggle if it's brine. Sorky, hang our trandy high!" says Buffy Dodinas, speaking for the demonstrators, in an apparently rousing response that draws a cascade of cheers. After a few uncomfortable minutes with a professional translator, you find the speaker said, "I respectfully disagree with the Minister. Multilingualism has brought stability to richly-cultured nations such as Brancaland; indeed, I challenge you to provide a single counterexample. I encourage this government to adopt a policy of multilingualism throughout OkenDoken!"
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How is this so entertaining?
Also, I just did what I really think needs to be done.
You need to be licensed in order to be a parent.
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The Issue
A spectacular but failed attempt on your life made national news today. Interrogation of captured suspects has pinned the blame on agents of the nation of Blackacre, with which Nelaga has notoriously chilly relations. Your cabinet is divided as to how to respond.
The Debate
1. "Assassins, huh? Well, two can play at that game!" says Warren McCue, your chief military adviser. "An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth! An assassination for a... missed shot, I suppose. Never mind that, think of the possibilities! Not only can we strike back at the scumbags who sent this assassin after you, we can turn our attention to... 'manipulating' the positions of foreign leaders and political rivals that stand in the way of Nelaga's glory." He then points two fingers at the wall and mouths 'bang bang' noises.
Oh hail yes.
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I did the exact same thing.
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Haven't got that yet.
But every citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, so crime is non-existant.
Of course, Political Freedoms and Civil Rights as well, but there is a price to pay for maximum security.
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Haven't got that yet.
But every citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, so crime is non-existant.
Of course, Political Freedoms and Civil Rights as well, but there is a price to pay for maximum security.
Well, they don't know what's best for them.
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In my country crime is unknow, and that's just because I'm so great a leader nobody feels like stealing.
Also,
Angry farmers have taken to the streets demanding the government to act after reported sightings of strange green bird of somekind-like dogs eating all the crops in fields.
Forget purple spiders, I've got winged green dogs.
This unholy union should never have taken place to begin with," comments Pete Mombota, an angry farmer. "The green bird of somekind was never meant to mate with a dog!
I think any biologist could attest to that.
Edit: I just realised that once Lucas' nations reacht he same problem, it'll be implied that archem mated with a dog.
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8 hours ago: Following new legislation in FlagOkenDoken, a National Academy regulates grammar and usage.
YES! YES!
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I am enjoying this PURELY FICTITIOUS POTENTIAL SCENARIO.
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The first sentence I read in this new issue was "Get your hands off my fag!"
Too bad I know that's slang for smoking :'{
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I said yes to that.
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Due to the ongoing wars in neighboring countries, a recent rash of illegal immigrants have been caught at the borders of OkenDoken, prompting many citizens to call for tighter immigration laws.
3. "Hold on there, hold on people!" says Thomas Broadside of the OkenDoken Broadcasting company, "We don't have to take either extreme, all we have to do is make a TV game show out of it! We put deadly obstacles on the border and monitor it with television cameras! Those that make it across win freedom and citizenship, and those who don't, well, lets just say that our buzzards won't starve. We could call it 'Who Wants to be an Immigrant?'!"
Just when I thought things couldn't get any more kickass!
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I made terrorism legal.
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4 hours ago: Following new legislation in OkenDoken, the controversial show 'Who Wants to be an Immigrant?' has become wildly popular.
Damn, those buggers move fast!
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After a series of bloody wars between the nations of Maxtopia and North Bigtopia, fights have broken out in the streets between immigrants in Frucktopia who came from the warring nations.
1: "Foreigners are a major cause of civil disturbances," begins Buffy Broadside, whose opinions form the book '101 Arguments FOR Slavery'. "What we should do is make all immigrants, foreigners, and non-native Frucktopia folks slaves! I mean, who in Frucktopia wouldn't like a minority slave group to do his bidding? Imagine! People could be bought and sold over the Internet!"
4: "It's not our war? It's not our war?" cries (in)famous Frucktopia-born fascist Thomas du Pont. "Well maybe it's time it became our war! Frucktopia should take a more active, and by 'active' I mean 'hostile', role in international politics! This ethnic squabbling will be over when the war is over, and WE can end that war and purge the impure! I will kick your arse! Sieg Frucktopia!"
Wow.
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1. Go to war
2. ???
3. Profit!
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What was becoming an offensive statement suddenly became awesome. You definitely picked a winner with your national animal.
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The Land of Many Hats has been founded and so far has not exploded. Hat ownership is at an all-time high.
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"I don't care what these so-called scientific studies say," says Bill Chicago, representing a number of conservative religious organisations. "How can a boy hope to develop properly into a man if he's being brought up by poofs? A father figure is not supposed to behave as if it is 'okay' to be, um, romantically invested in another man - and the same goes for lesbians! Why? Because it is not okay. It'll just give them gay! Think about it: say you have two gay archems - they can't have children because nature did not provide them with the tools and if God wanted gays to have kids then they would have those tools. Don't legalise this blasphemy! Think of the children!"
I swear, if not for me being involved in everything, your country would be rather boring.
It's also a bit disturbing how appropriate a lot of those things are. I swear, it's like I'm being studied...
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The Land of Many Hats has been founded and so far has not exploded. Hat ownership is at an all-time high.
Don't forget to join Charasia so you can hang with the cool kids.
http://www.nationstates.net/region=charasia
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# 12 hours ago: Following new legislation in Land of Many Hats, Land of Many Hats's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region.
(http://i49.tinypic.com/scsy00.jpg)
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Oh, I've got the same thing with my other nation. And they're also wagering their money at blackjack tables.
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The Issue
A coalition of tribalists, health experts, and civil rights proponents have recently suggested legalizing cannibalism for consumers of willing would-be meals.
The Debate
1: "I see absolutely no problem with people digging into each other at dinnertime, so long as everyone is willing," George W. Bush, the editor of the monthly magazine 'To Serve Man', quips, "Not only does it solve hunger problems and create jobs, but it also adds variety to Frucktopia's sometimes dull palette."
2: Civil rights leader Roxanne Falopian came out publicly for moderate pro-cannibalism legislation, commenting, "While it may strike some as a crude, even evil practice, our ancestors have practiced cannibalism for years. If we create a government organization to strictly regulate and grade all human meat prior to its arrival on the market, we can ensure that respect for diversity is maintained while health concerns are also allayed. And instead of killing average people, why not make being turned into snack foods a post-mortem option? Like donating your body to science!"
3: "You're all absolutely out of your minds!" exclaims Peggy Clinton, head of Frucktopia's largest health-food manufacturer. "It's immoral, it's unhealthy, and it's disgusting. Not only are these so-called 'dietary rights' activists leading us down a dark path of sin, but right into a marketplace with yet another product that's almost as bad as beef!"
I have no idea what the third one does.
I like how W is a pro-cannibalism person though.
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In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Land of Many Hats's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that top hats could be added to the menu.
The Debate
1. "The fact is, the top hat population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Miranda Summers. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have top hat kebabs, top hat pies, top hat-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 top hat over-population," says random passer-by May Wall, "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 Hope Utopia. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The top hats were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The top hat is part of what makes Land of Many Hats a great nation!"
Not sure how I feel about this.
I'd go with option 3, but Nation States has stupid logic and the wording of option 3 is clearly going to result in the extermination of the entire population.
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Sounds disturbingly similar to Lucas' nation's past issue with Archem overpopulation.
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I'll eat my hat!
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Okay, we've got two mystery nations. Options:
- Ignore them.
- Eject them after a wait period.
- Eject them now.
- Eject and ban.
- Eject, ban and send condescending letters to their parents telling them how naughty their children were.
Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing.
I guess I killed off all of my cows, 'cause it's no longer a black market in beef.
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I propose this:
1- Ask them who they might be
2- Wait a day or two for a reply
3- If a reply comes, proceed as you think is best. If none come, eject the imposter!
Anyone joining should at least mention who they might be, either on the Charasia HQ or in this thread. The latter would be preferable.
Oh and say, do you prefer one Nation per member or would you accept multiple Nations?
I'm trying to make 3 different kind of Nations (though two are somewhat similar in some ways) and would like to bring the other two to Charasia. Why exactly? Who knows...
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I propose this:
1- Ask them who they might be
2- Wait a day or two for a reply
3- If a reply comes, proceed as you think is best. If none come, eject the imposter!
PM'd.
would you accept multiple Nations?
One nation per person, please.
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I just joined as 'Grandais'. Didn't realise one of you lot already had a similar name, but oh well. I'm currently deciding what the hell I should make of my flag.
Also, I laughed at pretty much all of the nations in Charasia. You lot have a great sense of humour.
Kick a poo? wtf?
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I don't think that one's one of ours.
Just some random guy.
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# 9 hours ago: Following new legislation in FlagName Left Blank, soylent products are an expensive commodity due to a lack of volunteers.
Hahahahahaha!
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Hey, same here!
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WTF? I keep getting tonnes of invitations to join regions.
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My economy has slightly declined and I have risen 5 places up the league. I swear this ranking is completely random.
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WTF? I keep getting tonnes of invitations to join regions.
That'll die down in a while.
And the ranking is getting recycled, but I think that they're based on the three main variables, which is why me and lucas get thrown up in anything not economy related.
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One nation per person, please.
Okey dokey.
About the raking, as mentioned, it changes pretty much everyday. For today, it's about Largest Welfare Program, some time ago, it was about the Nudest Nation, etc.
"10 hours ago: Following new legislation in Rheumesia, religious organizations are being forced to leave the country or pay income taxes like everybody else."
Nice.
2 hours ago: Following new legislation in Rheumesia, the words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence.
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WTF? I keep getting tonnes of invitations to join regions.
Happens. People try to poach a lot.
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I just joined as 'Grandais'. Didn't realise one of you lot already had a similar name, but oh well. I'm currently deciding what the hell I should make of my flag.
Yeah, I noticed that. It was a weird name... I thought Grandy made another nation.
Welcome.
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Charnet!
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I think your police force is unable to deal with vandalism.
They just suck, apparently.
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One of the weirdest things with NationStates is that there is often no "don't screw everything up" choice.
Like, I got this one about people saying beauty pageants were bad, and my choices boiled down to:
1) ban all beauty pageants
2) ban them AND institute a national dress code
3) allow guys into pageants
4) make pageants mandatory in all schools
And I was like... uh... I eventually with with 3 for the lulz, but it's funny how there was no option to just leave things be.
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I think that'd be the "dismiss" one, which I often due for completely retarded issues.
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One of my friends got something with pirates, and all of the options boiled down to "YARGH."
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I got that exact same issue. It was hilarious!
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So who found me out?
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Great, I've managed to log back in.
So to answer your question, as mentioned in the Charasia headquarters, I did.
And as I also said...
I am just that great!
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This issue is retarded.
It basically boils down to:
A) Brainwash citizens
B) Relentless advertising
C) Drive up disaster rates and can't do anything about it
Whoever wrote it needs to be chloroformed and put on top of a mountain to fight a robot bear in the rain.
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Option A) seems the best.
I like how I receive issues about crime rate being high when it says on my Nation page that crime is totally unknown.
And to help the case:
Following new legislation in Rheumesia, criminals are thrown to the naked mole bears to repay their debt to society.
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Yeah me too, in my other Nation.
The result:
Following new legislation in Grey Pearl Island, citizens are frequently held up at gunpoint by their local pizza delivery boys.
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I'm starting to get tired of this.
I'm thinking I'm going to not log in anymore.
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Yeah, the constant "you think you're being sensible by thinking about your choices, but all the options rape your nation in different unexpected ways" is getting old.
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Then go crazy and start choosing the bad stuff for the heck of it?
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I'm almost certain this is how it really works. There is never going to be a perfect choice, and there will always be consequences.
They're just a little exaggerated here, for the purpose of entertainment.
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There isn't any compromises though.
It's either far left or far evil.
The exagerration can be funny (I like the purple spiders one), but some of them are just dumb.
Should we get this gold out of the lake?
a) STEAL EVERYTHING!
b) NUKE THE LAKE!
c) DESTROY THE ECONOMY!
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I'd think that A would be the sensible option.
Bad example, or my sinister plans manifest?
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I tried screwing over my country.
Even that didn't work.
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That combined with the archem-dogs is a scary thought.
Yes, I just said that.
Have fun with the mental picture.
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The fourth one sounds the funnest, although the third one would just ****ing rape your economy.
Were it to exist.
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Poor Archems.
First you eat them, now kids are going to take potshots at them.
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It's all good. After all, I'm apparently indestructible.
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I'm fairly sure there is some degree of randomness involved in the consequences, given that one of my (perfectly sensible) choices resulted in mass white-collar strikes and as a result my economy went from "fair" to "strong".
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Today's World Census Report
The Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Charasia
World Census experts tracked millions of international tourists in order to determine the world's favourite nations to sight-see.
2. The People's Republic of Name Left Blank Father Knows Best State "Enjoy your stay - you won't be leaving."
I lol'd.
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Following new legislation in FlagNelaga, the capital of Nelaga has burned to the ground and caused riots throughout the country.
I suppose I had this coming for supporting the "BURN! BURN! Fires shall cleanse all!" option...
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13 hours ago: Following new legislation in FlagStalin Following Bears, the adult unemployment rate nears 100% as all available jobs have been filled by young children.
I am a good El Presidente
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8 hours ago: Following new legislation in Charas Project, archems are frequently shot for looking at people 'in a funny way'.
Ok, this is made of win.
It's not fair! I can't help it!
Everyone must be raped...
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I am a good El Presidente
Build more statues.
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Heh, I outlawed elections and am now a socialist dictatorship...figure that one out.
If you guys continue to be boring I might move to another region started out by guys from another forum I frequent...
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Hey, that's quite mean :(
But I guess if you want to play Nation States more seriously, a Region with more than 13 Nations and more active would be better.
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There's a lesson in all this: if you get into politics, do not hire advisors. They are just as batshit as the rest of the population, but they are standing much closer to you.
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You mean there's more way to play this than check back on it every day to just click something?
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Yeah well role playing. We don't do it in Charasia, which is why I guess we are... boring. If it's not because of our lack of role play, then I don't know.
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You don't need nation states to roleplay nations >> I thought that was just for good ol kicks.
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Well I don't know, but having a Nation sure could help to roleplay in Nation States.
Just like it would work better to have a Character to roleplay in whatever game you want to roleplay in.
But then again I could be wrong.
Wrong as in not right. Not right as in left. Left as in "I have left". But then "I have left" would be wrong, since I am still there. And then it starts all over, so you can't always be sure, yeah.
All in all, if we are boring it's probably because we don't roleplay.
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I could think of 2 other reasons why "we" are boring.
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Unrelated: Hey Kijuki! Post something about that Mirror thing of yours! At least let us know who the "I" chick is.
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I made my nation so that I could use my people as playthings.
That's pretty much the only reason why I started.
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Role playing is not fun at all. I could never get into any kind of role playing where I have to say what my character does and **** like that.
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Well roleplaying seems fun, though it depends. But I never participate in fear of ruining everything.
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I enjoy roleplaying, although I haven't done it for a very long time.
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I RP quite a bit, but mostly between certain people I know. We use it as a means to develop characters and test out ideas and stuff.
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I'd prefer RP where you control your own character instead of controlling everyone's.
I wanted to try RP in WoW... but it didn't seem to be so serious beside Goldshire INN and if it was, it would be on a non-PvP realm. But I love PvP. So I haven't tried it yet... well, not seriously, at least.
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I'd prefer RP where you control your own character instead of controlling everyone's.
I control my own. Everyone controls their own except under really special conditions.
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Oh okay, I thought it was the same kind we have here on Charas. Seems fun, but there's more chance of me screwing everything up if I have to control others.
But then again, I might screw up even if I have to control mine only >_>
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Fighting Archem would be scary.
I mean, he is a ghost after all.
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Undead ghost*
Zombie goast*
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Zombie goast*
See? Someone knows how to spell it correctly.
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I was going to do that but decided not to.
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I was going to do that but decided not to.
Good thing you have me to save the trouble.
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The Issue
Tragedy struck Land of Many Hats today, as a gunman killed three people in a suburban shooting rampage. The community is united in grief, but divided in opinion as to what should be done.
The Debate
1. The strongest voices demand tighter gun controls. "The only way to prevent further atrocities is to take the guns out of the hands of the murderers," says anti-gun campaigner Hack Jefferson. "There's no justification for them in today's society. We need tighter regulations on who can hold guns, so only our police and military have them."
2. "That's not all we need," says radical left-wing activist Hack Utopia. "The government should ban all guns outright--even in the police force. This is an opportunity to make Land of Many Hats a totally gun-free state."
3. "Guns don't kill people, people kill people," says NRA head honcho Hack Love. "If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. Is that what we want? Think, people. The answer isn't to ban guns. It's to crack down on those Hollywood movies and computer games that glamorize violence. They're the real criminals."
OMG HACKS
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Ugh, all of those answers look horrible.
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I made a nation around same time as you guys, in a region my brother and I share. Today, I got this...
The Issue
A collection of citizens, civil rights workers, and concerned mothers have signed a petition to stop the manufacturing of the 'BFG-69' (AKA 'the Organ Grinder'), a new rifle planned to be used in the military which works by shredding people's internal organs.
... I am in love with this fictional rifle... ;__;
The Debate
"If we don't produce these weapons we will be left behind in the arms race," says Jean-Paul Barry, director of the Alliance of Rifles, Grenades, and Handguns. "These weapons are the future and it won't just stop with the BFG-69. We're planning on introducing the Bone-Breaker 148-DX Sonic Rocket Launcher next year along with our anthrax grenade line. If Die Vielfrass is going to stay ahead of the game then it'll just have to accept that highly destructive weaponry is part of life. We'd also like to sell it commercially to your police force and citizens if you'd just sign here...?"
"This rifle is completely inhumane," says Dr May Shiomi, leaning on a cane. "These weapons are unnecessarily violent - how can anyone condone something that rips apart your innards like this? how long do you think it will be before these new inventions get into the wrong hands? Shootings are bad enough but at least most people are just wounded. The BFG-69 and those of its ilk are lethal in the extreme and are completely unacceptable! We need some moral decency here and get rid of these unconventional weapons along with all the other shameful armaments like mustard gas."
"Excuse me, but whenever has anyone ever heard of a weapon that WAS humane?" asks Buy du Pont, ballistics expert. "These are devices for firing slugs of metal at people. It's not nice, but it IS necessary. People are always so squeamish. They've already accepted the standard ripping through the body of the standard bullet but the moment something a little more effective is made they kick up a fuss. Typical. These nonstandard weapons should only be put into trained military hands anyway. We're not making rocking horses here, we're protecting Die Vielfrass against her enemies! Just this once, let's try to stay ahead of them."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
The Government Position
Would you expect anything else from me? =D
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Dragonium, option 1 sounds by far the best. Not a great choice, but beats the balls off of 2 and 3.
Jet, you really had it good there. Only option 1 seemed bad.
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Jet, I think I need to go work for your Arms Manufacturing firm.
I've designed some weapons that would creep Hitler out.
(Godwin's law!)
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Dragonium, option 1 sounds by far the best. Not a great choice, but beats the balls off of 2 and 3.
I went for 1, but I was far more concerned by the fact that all three experts are called Hack.
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Jet, I think I need to go work for your Arms Manufacturing firm.
I've designed some weapons that would creep Hitler out.
(Godwin's law!)
The more crazy, bizarre, destructive, lethal weapons, the merrier! =D
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The Issue
A group of holidaymakers from Lavorthanor have been arrested while visiting the scenic, yet corrupt and totalitarian, nation of Maxtopia on charges of drug trafficking - an offence which carries the maximum sentence of the death penalty. The story has provoked outrage from citizens, many believing the government should intervene to bring the tourists back home.
The Debate
1. "Everyone knows what barbarians those Maxtopians are!" says Jennifer Nagasawa, parent to one of the arrestees. "They've not even allowed my son and his friends access to lawyers! That government is as corrupt as they are cruel, my boy would never have anything to do with drugs! You need to do something to save them, I'm begging you! I'm sure the Maxtopian officials will back down if you threaten trade sanctions or something. Right?"
2. "You've got to see it from the other side," argues Hope Dredd, a customs official. "While it's unfortunate that the sentence is so stiff, they really shouldn't have been smuggling drugs. I'm sure we wouldn't be happy if Maxtopians came over here with banned goods. I just can't sympathise: they were greedy, they broke the law, they got caught. What makes them so special that they should be bailed out? At the taxpayers' expense I might add. Let them be - it'll show we respect the judicial rights of other countries."
3. "I agree," chimes in Faith Johnson, an anti-drug campaigner, waving a banner which reads 'Don't Be a Fool, Drugs Aren't Cool'. "Did you ever stop to think that our foreign neighbours might have the right idea? A zero-tolerance attitude to the drugs issue is what this country needs! Death to the dealers!"
4. "You people are so quick to lay the finger of blame," says Beth Mombota, an ambassador at Lavorthanor's embassy in Maxtopia. "My motto has always been 'If you want something, give something away'. It is the government's duty to protect its citizens from harm! We don't want to cause too much international friction by making a mockery of their laws so we've got to settle things more diplomatically: they scratch our backs now and we'll scratch theirs later."
5. "That's what they want! Leverage!" hollers Samuel Winters, your Minister of Defence, storming into your office. "Advances in our markets, political favours - they'll do anything to undermine us! They've always hated us, those rats! If you ask me, this brouhaha isn't about drugs - it's a spit in our eye, that's what it is! What kind of people execute kids for having a few ounces on them? We ought to give them a good bombing, then they'll know how a proper country behaves!"
Surely bombing them is the most sensible solution.
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Maxtopians are assholes.
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Realistically, 1 or 4 sounds like the best plan of action.
5, however, is clearly the best route.
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How comes you receive so much issues regarding your national animal? I've received about 3 maximum!
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The Issue
Several animal rights groups have protested the continuing use of fur as a material for clothing.
The Debate
1. "This is an outrage!" cries Roxanne Longfellow, president of the Be Nice To Animals society. "The manufacture of fur apparel is unethical, cruel, and disgusting! People just don't seem to realise that millions of animals die each year in fur farms, crammed into tiny cages and suffering the most terrible treatment just so someone can look appealing and rich! This is a sick practice and must be stopped! The same can go for leather shoes and snakeskin belts too."
2. "You can't mean that, surely?" snorts Roxanne Johnson, adjusting his hat, made from real top hat hide. "It's the people's choice what they wear. I don't think it's fair that the majority of the public should be deprived of fur clothes because some people are a bit queasy. In fact, if the government would allow us to stock rarer animals, we could produce even finer products. In the end, it's up to the consumer, don't you think?"
What.
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Yeah, so I ended up with an issue where I have to either allow porn movies to play on afternoons or completely ban violence and sexuality in movies.
Of course, there is no option to just leave things like they were; porn at night and violence in movies.
Well... guess I'll have to please the perverts and allow young children to see how they were made instead of their usual cartoons during the day.
Oh and I want a hat made from real top hat hide.
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Oh, so it also allow violence, eh? Well, that's great. I want my children to be psychotic sadists with an hunger for blood, not weak perverts jerking off in their room!
Oh and I never dismiss anything. I'm just that great!
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I want a top hat top hat.
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Just for the sake of redundancy, right?
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Hmm, considering handing over the reins of Charasia to someone else.
Any takers?
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The future looks grim.
Expect sex crime rates to skyrocket.