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Maharlika
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Very soon...
...a mighty nation-state of kenders shall rise...
...that is, if I get to finish some stuff around here.
...a mighty nation-state of kenders shall rise...
...that is, if I get to finish some stuff around here.
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Gwalchmai
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Update: Gwaltopia
Tax rate has gone up to 75%.
The Economy is now considered “imploded”
Woodchip industry is out, and lemonade is in.
The leader of Gwaltopia is pleased to see its ranking on the nudity scale.
Oh, and all industry is now run by the government.
Gwaltopia Decides: Harry Potter Censorship Row
The Issue
The latest "Harry Potter" book to hit schools across Gwaltopia 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 Chastity McGuffin. "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 Peggy Summers 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 the Catholic Church."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
Tax rate has gone up to 75%.
The Economy is now considered “imploded”
Woodchip industry is out, and lemonade is in.
The leader of Gwaltopia is pleased to see its ranking on the nudity scale.
Oh, and all industry is now run by the government.
Gwaltopia Decides: Harry Potter Censorship Row
The Issue
The latest "Harry Potter" book to hit schools across Gwaltopia 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 Chastity McGuffin. "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 Peggy Summers 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 the Catholic Church."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
That there; exactly the kinda diversion we coulda used.
Originally posted by Gwalchmai
Teachers union President Peggy Summers 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 the Catholic Church."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
Yet another reason why Gwaltopia will be annexed by Kayland! You embrace that evil book! Harry Potter is evil I tell you! EVIL!!! EEEEVVVIIILL!!!
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
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Gwalchmai
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You will fail. Unbeknownst to you, I have now have the backing of a very powerful ally...Originally posted by Kayless
Yet another reason why Gwaltopia will be annexed by Kayland! You embrace that evil book! Harry Potter is evil I tell you! EVIL!!! EEEEVVVIIILL!!!
That there; exactly the kinda diversion we coulda used.
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VoodooDali
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Regional Happenings
Seconds ago: The Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania arrived.
3 hours ago: The Dominion of Pornografitti arrived.
6 hours ago: The Confederacy of Intelligence Agents arrived.
9 hours ago: The Dominion of Tamerlane arrived.
12 hours ago: The Empire of Tropicalis arrived.
13 hours ago: The Empire of Zelopolis arrived.
17 hours ago: The Empire of Nippy arrived.
18 hours ago: The People's Republic of Aggrovatia arrived.
20 hours ago: The Holy Empire of Audace arrived.
20 hours ago: The Empire of Dave-rovia arrived.
Seconds ago: The Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania arrived.
3 hours ago: The Dominion of Pornografitti arrived.
6 hours ago: The Confederacy of Intelligence Agents arrived.
9 hours ago: The Dominion of Tamerlane arrived.
12 hours ago: The Empire of Tropicalis arrived.
13 hours ago: The Empire of Zelopolis arrived.
17 hours ago: The Empire of Nippy arrived.
18 hours ago: The People's Republic of Aggrovatia arrived.
20 hours ago: The Holy Empire of Audace arrived.
20 hours ago: The Empire of Dave-rovia arrived.
“I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” - Edgar Allen Poe
The Issue
A well-heeled lobby group is pushing for the elimination of regulations that prevent corporations from donating money to political parties.
The Debate
1. "This is supposed to be a democratic country," Beef-Based Agriculture industry spokesperson Sue-Ann Mistletoe says. "Yet these archaic laws say I can't donate money to support a political party. They put ceilings on the amount any party can spend on advertising. It's time to stop treating voters like children, and trust them to make up their own minds. Free the ballot box!"
2. "You say political freedom, I hear vote-buying," says popular anarchist Zeke du Pont. "If these fat cats get their way, politicians will buy their own seat in Congress. And let's face it, a slick advertising campaign can convince a lot of apathetic voters. We need to tighten the laws, not repeal them. Money should have no place in politics!"
3. "Frankly, I don't see why we need to have elections at all," says your brother, Hack Dredd, over a late-night malt whiskey. "You always seem to know what's best. Why not scrap the whole political system? It would make things so much simpler."
The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 3 (Who am I to argue with my brother Hack Dredd?).
A well-heeled lobby group is pushing for the elimination of regulations that prevent corporations from donating money to political parties.
The Debate
1. "This is supposed to be a democratic country," Beef-Based Agriculture industry spokesperson Sue-Ann Mistletoe says. "Yet these archaic laws say I can't donate money to support a political party. They put ceilings on the amount any party can spend on advertising. It's time to stop treating voters like children, and trust them to make up their own minds. Free the ballot box!"
2. "You say political freedom, I hear vote-buying," says popular anarchist Zeke du Pont. "If these fat cats get their way, politicians will buy their own seat in Congress. And let's face it, a slick advertising campaign can convince a lot of apathetic voters. We need to tighten the laws, not repeal them. Money should have no place in politics!"
3. "Frankly, I don't see why we need to have elections at all," says your brother, Hack Dredd, over a late-night malt whiskey. "You always seem to know what's best. Why not scrap the whole political system? It would make things so much simpler."
The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 3 (Who am I to argue with my brother Hack Dredd?).
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
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Gwalchmai
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Just for the record, I see that The People's Republic of Aggrovatia (started months ago) is in the UN. But do we really want Robnark as our representative?Originally posted by Beldin
PS: Has any of you joined the "UN" yet ?
Also, I'm betting Pornograffiti is Waverly's or Foul's entry. I look for frightening things out of this country.
That there; exactly the kinda diversion we coulda used.
Originally posted by Gwalchmai
You will fail. Unbeknownst to you, I have now have the backing of a very powerful ally...
Funny you should mention that, since I have allies of my own...
Gwaltopia will fall. Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Originally posted by Gwalchmai
Look out: Gwaltopia did the same thing and look where it got us!
You all became nudists?
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
The Issue
The Department of Defense has put its case for a substantial increase in funding for the coming financial year.
The Debate
"There are turbulent times we live in," says Defense Chief Max Fellow. "Turbulent and dangerous. And the only sensible response to that, of course, is to build a lot more weapons. Unless we get the funding we need, I can't promise that we'll be able to defend Tropicalis's sovereign borders from rogue nations and foreign powers. Or those leaky boatloads of refugees, for that matter."
"NO MORE BOMBS," chant the protestors outside Parliament House, in a repetitious and increasingly annoying appeal. Spokesperson Dave Utopia, speaking through a feedback-afflicted microphone, says, "Tropicalis needs fewer weapons, not more! Make the world a safer place! Disarm now!"
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 2.
Well, this was a hard one, because I know you non-conservative wasteful nations want to get your money-grubbing paws on my environment-rich nation, but simply fighting fire with fire won't cut it. I will rely on peaceful means before going into the hands of war and destroying the land we've got.
@Kayless Do you oppose nudity?
In other news, I am willing to find allies... Any conservative environmental Democratic Socialists out there? If not, Ill just settle with Democratic Socialists or Conservatives.
The Department of Defense has put its case for a substantial increase in funding for the coming financial year.
The Debate
"There are turbulent times we live in," says Defense Chief Max Fellow. "Turbulent and dangerous. And the only sensible response to that, of course, is to build a lot more weapons. Unless we get the funding we need, I can't promise that we'll be able to defend Tropicalis's sovereign borders from rogue nations and foreign powers. Or those leaky boatloads of refugees, for that matter."
"NO MORE BOMBS," chant the protestors outside Parliament House, in a repetitious and increasingly annoying appeal. Spokesperson Dave Utopia, speaking through a feedback-afflicted microphone, says, "Tropicalis needs fewer weapons, not more! Make the world a safer place! Disarm now!"
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 2.
Well, this was a hard one, because I know you non-conservative wasteful nations want to get your money-grubbing paws on my environment-rich nation, but simply fighting fire with fire won't cut it. I will rely on peaceful means before going into the hands of war and destroying the land we've got.
@Kayless Do you oppose nudity?
In other news, I am willing to find allies...
Any conservative environmental Democratic Socialists out there? If not, Ill just settle with Democratic Socialists or Conservatives. “Caw, Caw!” The call of the wild calls you. Are you listening? Do you dare challenge their power? Do you dare invade? Nature will always triumph in the end.
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
Update. UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy (My government changed )
Economy: Very Strong (went up)
Political Freedoms: Very Good (went down)
7 Million People
Income tax of 30% (went down, high of 42%)
Next issue
Appointment of Spiritual Advisor
The Tyrant is leaning towards..."Dismiss"
)Economy: Very Strong (went up)
Political Freedoms: Very Good (went down)
7 Million People
Income tax of 30% (went down, high of 42%)
Next issue
Appointment of Spiritual Advisor
The Tyrant is leaning towards..."Dismiss"
"Vile and evil, yes. But, That's Weasel" From BS's book, MD 20/20: Fine Wines of Rocky Flop.
Well my profile updated aswell
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy (previous to Democratic Socialist) (WOW! Same as Weasel )
Civil Rights: Good (previous: Some)
Economy: Reasonable (previous: Good)
Political Freedoms: Excellent (same)
Tax Rate: From 34% down to 32%
Population: From 5 mil to 6 mil
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy (previous to Democratic Socialist) (WOW! Same as Weasel
)Civil Rights: Good (previous: Some)
Economy: Reasonable (previous: Good)
Political Freedoms: Excellent (same)
Tax Rate: From 34% down to 32%
Population: From 5 mil to 6 mil
“Caw, Caw!” The call of the wild calls you. Are you listening? Do you dare challenge their power? Do you dare invade? Nature will always triumph in the end.
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
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RandomThug
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Originally posted by Tybaltus
@Kayless Do you oppose nudity?
Have you read about citizens of Kayland?
People have to at least wear socks while they bathe or have sex. Well Kayland is conservative and democratic... Two outta four ain't bad.Originally posted by Tybaltus
In other news, I am willing to find allies...
Besides, I'm always looking to add more nations to my coalition to annex Gwaltopia. Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Update
UN Category: Moralistic Democracy
Civil Rights: Few (was Some)
Economy: Good (was Strong)
Political Freedoms: Very Good (stayed the same)
Population: 7,000,000 (was 5,000,000)
The average income tax rate is 26%, but much higher for the wealthy (used to be 22%).
UN Category: Moralistic Democracy
Civil Rights: Few (was Some)
Economy: Good (was Strong)
Political Freedoms: Very Good (stayed the same)
Population: 7,000,000 (was 5,000,000)
The average income tax rate is 26%, but much higher for the wealthy (used to be 22%).
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Good good....we dont need any more crazy liberals wandering around.Originally posted by Kayless
Have you read about citizens of Kayland?
Well Kayland is conservative and democratic... Two outta four ain't bad.
Sounds good to me...consider Tropicalis a friend of the citizens of Kayland.
But please notice, I am no war-loving, crazed maniac...really.
“Caw, Caw!” The call of the wild calls you. Are you listening? Do you dare challenge their power? Do you dare invade? Nature will always triumph in the end.
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black