Government Acts
The Issue
Last night the respected tabloid TV show "60 Minutes" ran a report on VoodooDaliania's rising divorce rate. What is happening to the nuclear family?
The Debate
"There's a simple solution," says Pastor Felix, of the Catholic Church. "Divorce should be illegal. 'For better or worse,' anyone remember how that goes? We should return to the good old days, when you got married for life and stuck by your partner no matter how much of a drunken, abusive, adulterating disappointment they turned out to be."
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John Black, author of the hit book, 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Some Whole Other Place,' has a simpler solution. "If couples would just call each other 'darling' once in a while, there would be far fewer relationship breakdowns. A little affection is all it takes. So the government should make it mandatory: call your spouse 'darling' at least once a day, or face a fine."
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"There's a simple way to boost the marriage rate," says gay rights activist Al Spirit. "Abolish those arcane laws that discriminate against same-sex marriages. It's obscene to treat people differently because of their sexual preference. Besides, everyone knows gay relationships are more stable than straight ones."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
Attn: all gay citizens of RandomThugonia - defect to the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania where you will be treated with respect. (the HVG fully expects this to almost completely depopulate Randomthugonia)
On Topic Spam Only. Your Nation...
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Lord Stalker would like to come to an agreement with the Empire of Nippy to allow citizens of both empires to travel cheaply between nations for small durations.
In exchange for the people of Lord Stalkers Empire blowing their money at the casinos of the grandest gambling spectacle in the world, we would ask Nippy to guarantee that all beer bottle caps at the end of the day will me shipped to our Empire.
Also, Lord Stalker firmly denies any and all alegation from the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania regarding any operations of industrial espionage. We demand these allegations stop, or diplomatic relations could be severely damaged. We await her response, and inevidable commercial
In exchange for the people of Lord Stalkers Empire blowing their money at the casinos of the grandest gambling spectacle in the world, we would ask Nippy to guarantee that all beer bottle caps at the end of the day will me shipped to our Empire.
Also, Lord Stalker firmly denies any and all alegation from the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania regarding any operations of industrial espionage. We demand these allegations stop, or diplomatic relations could be severely damaged. We await her response, and inevidable commercial
Lord of Lurkers
Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!
Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!
Zen Master CEO Chanak pronounces:
"I'm tired of all this elitism. You know, it just makes a person feel unwanted.
"Well, as I sat drinking some coffee spiked with brandy, I figured that all the "unwashed" needed a place to go to hurl obscenities at each other, and generally engage in rude and obnoxious behavior. With this in mind, I'm pleased to announce the beginning of The O.B.S.C.E.N.E.
"Here's what it means:
The
Omnipresent
and
Bellicose
Snide
Conglomerate
of
Existentialistic
and
Narcissistic
Egalitarians
"One does *not* need to be invited to join. Just show up and crash the party."
"I'm tired of all this elitism. You know, it just makes a person feel unwanted.
"Well, as I sat drinking some coffee spiked with brandy, I figured that all the "unwashed" needed a place to go to hurl obscenities at each other, and generally engage in rude and obnoxious behavior. With this in mind, I'm pleased to announce the beginning of The O.B.S.C.E.N.E.
"Here's what it means:
The
Omnipresent
and
Bellicose
Snide
Conglomerate
of
Existentialistic
and
Narcissistic
Egalitarians
"One does *not* need to be invited to join. Just show up and crash the party."
CYNIC, n.:
A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be.
-[url="http://www.alcyone.com/max/lit/devils/a.html"]The Devil's Dictionary[/url]
A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be.
-[url="http://www.alcyone.com/max/lit/devils/a.html"]The Devil's Dictionary[/url]
Originally posted by Tamerlane
Once again, beaten by the Empire Of Nippy.
My nation tries.
Originally posted by Bloodstalker
Lord Stalker would like to come to an agreement with the Empire of Nippy to allow citizens of both empires to travel cheaply between nations for small durations.
In exchange for the people of Lord Stalkers Empire blowing their money at the casinos of the grandest gambling spectacle in the world, we would ask Nippy to guarantee that all beer bottle caps at the end of the day will me shipped to our Empire.
I like the idea of cheap travel, and the beer, but is that so you can ensure extra funds? I'm sure we can come to an... arrangement.
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The Issue
In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Gwaltopia's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that lazy bears could be added to the menu.
Gwaltopia has sided with the SPCA to preserve the lazy bear. Tropicalis will no doubt eat their earlier, hurtful words.
The Issue
Gwaltopia's TV soaps--famous around the region--have come under fire for their lack of ethnic diversity.
Gwaltopia has instituted a governmental reward system for shows that portray ethic minorities favorably. With our tax rate at 78%, we can surely afford it. Thusly, popular but insulting shows will continue to get the advertising bucks, while the arty and PC shows will get governmental support. Everybody wins in Gwaltopia!
In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Gwaltopia's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that lazy bears could be added to the menu.
Gwaltopia has sided with the SPCA to preserve the lazy bear.
Tropicalis will no doubt eat their earlier, hurtful words. The Issue
Gwaltopia's TV soaps--famous around the region--have come under fire for their lack of ethnic diversity.
Gwaltopia has instituted a governmental reward system for shows that portray ethic minorities favorably. With our tax rate at 78%, we can surely afford it. Thusly, popular but insulting shows will continue to get the advertising bucks, while the arty and PC shows will get governmental support. Everybody wins in Gwaltopia!
That there; exactly the kinda diversion we coulda used.
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Citizens Struggle Under "Unfair" Tax Burden
Government Acts
The Issue
A recent poll has revealed high levels of dissatisfaction among the populace about tax rates of 49%.
The Debate
"Do you know how much of my year's work goes to the government?" demanded angry worker Anne-Marie Falopian. "Too much! Government spending has gotten way out of control. It needs big cuts in welfare, health, and education. But leave those subsidies to business alone. We need them to create jobs."
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"It's not the AMOUNT of tax, it's where the burden falls," says student activist Bill Broadside. "And at the moment, far too much of the burden is falling on the poor. People on high incomes still have more money than people on low incomes. I don't think I need to say anything more than that."
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"I don't object to the amount of tax, I object to where it's being spent," says social reformer Bill Barry. "I'd like to see everyone have a choice as to where their tax dollars go every time they fill out a 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."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
Government Acts
The Issue
A recent poll has revealed high levels of dissatisfaction among the populace about tax rates of 49%.
The Debate
"Do you know how much of my year's work goes to the government?" demanded angry worker Anne-Marie Falopian. "Too much! Government spending has gotten way out of control. It needs big cuts in welfare, health, and education. But leave those subsidies to business alone. We need them to create jobs."
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"It's not the AMOUNT of tax, it's where the burden falls," says student activist Bill Broadside. "And at the moment, far too much of the burden is falling on the poor. People on high incomes still have more money than people on low incomes. I don't think I need to say anything more than that."
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"I don't object to the amount of tax, I object to where it's being spent," says social reformer Bill Barry. "I'd like to see everyone have a choice as to where their tax dollars go every time they fill out a 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."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
“I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” - Edgar Allen Poe
Er...what is there to say but WTF?
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News Flash!
"This is John crackerpot riding along side some rebel refuge's in the violent nation of Randomthugonia. These men have chosen to take me with them so I can show the world just exactly what is happening along the borders of this tyranical nation. So far what I have gathered is the gay and lesbian population has begun to gather in the north east borders, attempting to flee. Accourding to my sources... oh were pulling up now. Oh my lord... there just burn... oh my GOD!.. R...."
*Loud gun shots heard and even louder piercing yells*
"Oh my god its a slaug......"
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Grandmaster Thug adresses his nation.
"Great people of Randomthugonia, I your fearless leader come to you in peace. I come to you worried. For it seems a small group of thugonians found themselves drawn towards another Nation. A nation of sin and disgust, a nation that would rather let these sick people be in misery with false ideal's than forcefully heal these folks. I am speaking clearly of the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania. It has become clear that both Gwaltopia and the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania are in deed nations of perversion and degradation. It is only in my best interest that I impose a new law, a law in which calls upon all citizens to check into our new "Balances" office. You will be given a number and have your picture taken, these will be used to catagorize our great people so in events of war. All will be accounted for. Thank you good night fair peopl"
"This is John crackerpot riding along side some rebel refuge's in the violent nation of Randomthugonia. These men have chosen to take me with them so I can show the world just exactly what is happening along the borders of this tyranical nation. So far what I have gathered is the gay and lesbian population has begun to gather in the north east borders, attempting to flee. Accourding to my sources... oh were pulling up now. Oh my lord... there just burn... oh my GOD!.. R...."
*Loud gun shots heard and even louder piercing yells*
"Oh my god its a slaug......"
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Grandmaster Thug adresses his nation.
"Great people of Randomthugonia, I your fearless leader come to you in peace. I come to you worried. For it seems a small group of thugonians found themselves drawn towards another Nation. A nation of sin and disgust, a nation that would rather let these sick people be in misery with false ideal's than forcefully heal these folks. I am speaking clearly of the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania. It has become clear that both Gwaltopia and the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania are in deed nations of perversion and degradation. It is only in my best interest that I impose a new law, a law in which calls upon all citizens to check into our new "Balances" office. You will be given a number and have your picture taken, these will be used to catagorize our great people so in events of war. All will be accounted for. Thank you good night fair peopl"
Jackie Treehorn: People forget the brain is the biggest sex organ.
The Dude: On you maybe.
The Dude: On you maybe.
Today's United Nations Report
The Largest Defense Forces (per capita) in SYM
Nations ranked high on this list spend disprortionately large amounts of money on national defense, and are most secure against foreign aggression.
# Nation UN Category Motto
1. The People's Republic of Aegisia Psychotic Dictatorship "You are an individual... Just like everybody else!"
2. The Holy Empire of Audace Compulsory Consumerist State "The sanctity of poverty is an invention of the Rich"
3. The Dictatorship of Randomthugonia Psychotic Dictatorship "Kill! Maim! Destroy!"
4. The Rogue Nation of Kayland Iron Fist Consumerists "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati"
5. The Free Land of Beldinia Democratic Socialists "No Worries !"
6. The Dominion of Tamerlane Compulsory Consumerist State "All hail, Tamerlane our saviour!"
7. The Dominion of Pornografitti Democratic Socialists "Can You Smell What Pornografitti is Cookin' ?"
8. The Holy Empire of Stealth Hawks Moralistic Democracy "Trust me, you don't want to mess with me !"
9. The Empire of A Masquerade Psychotic Dictatorship "Masquerade your life away."
10. The Empire of The Shadow Lord Father Knows Best State "Boo!"
Being that I can easily control all... I would like to declare martial law...
The Largest Defense Forces (per capita) in SYM
Nations ranked high on this list spend disprortionately large amounts of money on national defense, and are most secure against foreign aggression.
# Nation UN Category Motto
1. The People's Republic of Aegisia Psychotic Dictatorship "You are an individual... Just like everybody else!"
2. The Holy Empire of Audace Compulsory Consumerist State "The sanctity of poverty is an invention of the Rich"
3. The Dictatorship of Randomthugonia Psychotic Dictatorship "Kill! Maim! Destroy!"
4. The Rogue Nation of Kayland Iron Fist Consumerists "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati"
5. The Free Land of Beldinia Democratic Socialists "No Worries !"
6. The Dominion of Tamerlane Compulsory Consumerist State "All hail, Tamerlane our saviour!"
7. The Dominion of Pornografitti Democratic Socialists "Can You Smell What Pornografitti is Cookin' ?"
8. The Holy Empire of Stealth Hawks Moralistic Democracy "Trust me, you don't want to mess with me !"
9. The Empire of A Masquerade Psychotic Dictatorship "Masquerade your life away."
10. The Empire of The Shadow Lord Father Knows Best State "Boo!"
Being that I can easily control all... I would like to declare martial law...
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Originally posted by Gwalchmai
Speaking for the Gwaltopians, I don't see a problem here....
Me either...
BTW...I'm ranked 31st in defense forces.
The Rogue Nation of Voodoodaliania is currently embarking on a campaign to develop harmless chemical weapons:
***The Natural Stink Bomb (current experiment: feed all male VoodooDalianians a diet of sauerkraut and Tyrant Cheese only, a diet with which I suspect many males here are all-too-familiar with)
***Chill Darts (current experiment: developing massive amounts of pea-shooters armed with darts containing the main ingredient of Chill Pills which will just knock all the enemies out, after which VoodooDalianians can strip them of their pants and weapons)
***The Secret Weapon (current experiment: a powerful drug that will make the ingester feel an overwhelming need to go find the Tyrant Weasel and give him many *hugs*)
“I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” - Edgar Allen Poe
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The Dominion of Fablicious
"Let's all try to play in the sandbox, together."
UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Some
Location: the Pacific
The Dominion of Fablicious is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its burgeoning housecat population. Its compassionate population of 14 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level social equality free of the usual accompanying government corruption.
The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Education, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 36%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.
Meat-eating is frowned upon, gambling is outlawed, punitive tariffs protect local industry, and political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations. Crime is relatively low. Fablicious's national animal is the housecat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the fingernail.
Everybody is free to join my nation, and take up residency. Since we all have fingernails and prices are controlled, there's plenty of goods and services for everyone. Those who chew their fingernails and thus lose their main source of income may apply for free treatment to the Ayn Rand Clinic for the Econmically Disturbed.
Those who are worrying about right-wing dictatorships run by rhetoric-wielding goons who-shall-not-be-named-here need not fear. All military leaders with the word "Thug" in their nomenclature are refused entry visas. Those that refuse will be bombarded with coconuts until they retire in confusion and covered with housecats seeking an extra milk dose.
Join the freedom-loving peoples of Fablicious, where a night of booging your troubles out the window is only a hangnail away!
The above message was paid for by the non-profit Friends of Fablicious and Everything Ancient Society. Our motto: If it mouths its gums, its probably our leader. Join us in supporting the oldest pleasure-seeker in the known universe.
"Let's all try to play in the sandbox, together."
UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Some
Location: the Pacific
The Dominion of Fablicious is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its burgeoning housecat population. Its compassionate population of 14 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level social equality free of the usual accompanying government corruption.
The enormous, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Education, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 36%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.
Meat-eating is frowned upon, gambling is outlawed, punitive tariffs protect local industry, and political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations. Crime is relatively low. Fablicious's national animal is the housecat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the fingernail.
Everybody is free to join my nation, and take up residency. Since we all have fingernails and prices are controlled, there's plenty of goods and services for everyone. Those who chew their fingernails and thus lose their main source of income may apply for free treatment to the Ayn Rand Clinic for the Econmically Disturbed.
Those who are worrying about right-wing dictatorships run by rhetoric-wielding goons who-shall-not-be-named-here need not fear. All military leaders with the word "Thug" in their nomenclature are refused entry visas. Those that refuse will be bombarded with coconuts until they retire in confusion and covered with housecats seeking an extra milk dose.
Join the freedom-loving peoples of Fablicious, where a night of booging your troubles out the window is only a hangnail away!
The above message was paid for by the non-profit Friends of Fablicious and Everything Ancient Society. Our motto: If it mouths its gums, its probably our leader. Join us in supporting the oldest pleasure-seeker in the known universe.
To the Righteous belong the fruits of violent victory. The rest of us will have to settle for warm friends, warm lovers, and a wink from a quietly supportive universe.
30. The Empire of Tropicalis Compulsory Consumerist State "Nature conservation today will grant life tomorrow"
Well, so we have paper-thin defenses, local town militia, and no signs of any re-inforcements. Peace is good.
And welcome to the region, Dominion of Kameleon. Here, have a papaya on behalf of our environmentally and economically strong nation.
Yes, we are a Compulsory Consumerist State. Thats a good thing
Well, so we have paper-thin defenses, local town militia, and no signs of any re-inforcements. Peace is good.
And welcome to the region, Dominion of Kameleon. Here, have a papaya on behalf of our environmentally and economically strong nation.
Yes, we are a Compulsory Consumerist State. Thats a good thing
“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
The Evolution of Kayland
The Rogue Nation of Kayland
"Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati"
UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Few Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: SYM
The Rogue Nation of Kayland is a small, devout nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 16 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The enormous, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 27%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Pizza Delivery, and Beef-Based Agriculture industries.
Citizens select which government department gets their income tax dollars each year, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, organ donation rates have hit a new low, and military spending recently hit a new high. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kayland's national animal is the frog, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the token.
The Rogue Nation of Kayland
"Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati"
UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Few Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: SYM
The Rogue Nation of Kayland is a small, devout nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 16 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The enormous, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 27%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Pizza Delivery, and Beef-Based Agriculture industries.
Citizens select which government department gets their income tax dollars each year, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, organ donation rates have hit a new low, and military spending recently hit a new high. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kayland's national animal is the frog, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the token.
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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Re: The Evolution of Kayland
The peoples of Fablicious have instituted a cordon sanitaire around Kayland for all our citizens. We had considered briefly going with a cordon bleu instead, but ultimately decided to keep it for our weekend buffets.
Originally posted by Kayless
The enormous, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 27%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Pizza Delivery, and Beef-Based Agriculture industries...Kayland's national animal is the frog, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the token.
The peoples of Fablicious have instituted a cordon sanitaire around Kayland for all our citizens. We had considered briefly going with a cordon bleu instead, but ultimately decided to keep it for our weekend buffets.
To the Righteous belong the fruits of violent victory. The rest of us will have to settle for warm friends, warm lovers, and a wink from a quietly supportive universe.