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Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:06 pm

Originally posted by RandomThug
And my next issue, Military Spending.

(Added to check list)

fable · Post by **fable** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:09 pm

I decided to endorse a platform of complete free speech. Now, my nation's precis has this line added to it:

"Fablicious's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region."

That's ***** the *** ******* ****, you ****** **** ****** kids!

VoodooDali · Post by **VoodooDali** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:16 pm

VoodooDaliania has recently:
1. allowed eating of chicken provided that they are treated and killed humanely.
2. banned use of cameras to watch citizens and prevent crime

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:19 pm

Originally posted by Tybaltus
Good good....we dont need any more crazy liberals wandering around.

Sounds good to me...consider Tropicalis a friend of the citizens of Kayland.

With our nations working together, Gwaltopia's fall is assured!

Originally posted by Tybaltus
But please notice, I am no war-loving, crazed maniac...really.

*Stepping out of character for a moment* It's a shame we can't really go to war with another country. All we can do is posture and make threats. But it sure is fun!

Originally posted by fable
I decided to endorse a platform of complete free speech. Now, my nation's precis has this line added to it:

"Fablicious's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region."

That's ***** the *** ******* ****, you ****** **** ****** kids!

Your rugrats are saints compaired to Nippy's kids.

Nippy's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region and young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables.

Pretty cool, huh?

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:40 pm

My kids learn life from the school of hard knocks.

RandomThug · Post by **RandomThug** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:46 pm

@Nippy your youth will be called into my war like cattle, used as a shield in the upcoming war. Your children flock to my borders, they flock to thier DEATH.

(See - Randomthugonia, a place where the black market of gambling runs high)

Chanak · Post by **Chanak** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:52 pm

The Issue
The increasingly militant Animal Liberation Front struck again last night, freeing dozens of chickens bound for delicious snack packs.

The Debate
1. "These nuts have got to be stopped," demands concerned consumer Calvin Fellow. "They need to face the fact people want snack packs, no matter how many innocent chickens must be sacrificed. Besides, chickens would do the same to us if they had the chance."

2. "These Liberationists are highlighting an important issue," pleads Clint Spirit. "Too often, animals are put through needless cruelty, just to make their flesh taste a little more deliciously succulent. I'm sure we could ban the more horrific abuses without putting too much of a dent in our national obesity figures. Couldn't we?"

3. "Animals have feelings too!" yelled protestor Calvin Dodinas, before being set upon by hungry passers-by. "Free the animals! Ban meat-eating!"

4. Economist George W. Thiesen has an alternative. "You don't need to take away the people's right to choose. You just need to build the costs of animal suffering into the price. A tax on meat-eating, in proportion to the amount of cruelty involved, would do the trick. Plus think of the benefit for the national coffers! Of course, poor people wouldn't be able to afford meat, but that's just more incentive for them to get jobs."

The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 4.

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:57 pm

Say, what titles do you guys want to have?

Personally I'm going with Archduke. It's not as pretentious as Emperor or King, and yet still more regal than President or Chancellor.

VoodooDali · Post by **VoodooDali** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:59 pm

Originally posted by Chanak
The Issue
The increasingly militant Animal Liberation Front struck again last night, freeing dozens of chickens bound for delicious snack packs.

4. Economist George W. Thiesen has an alternative. "You don't need to take away the people's right to choose. You just need to build the costs of animal suffering into the price. A tax on meat-eating, in proportion to the amount of cruelty involved, would do the trick. Plus think of the benefit for the national coffers! Of course, poor people wouldn't be able to afford meat, but that's just more incentive for them to get jobs."

The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 4.

Boy oh boy...that's harsh! Also, when the poor have no meat to eat, they will not have as much energy to work, and their children will have their growth stunted...Won't it affect your economy?

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:13 pm

Originally posted by VoodooDali
Boy oh boy...that's harsh! Also, when the poor have no meat to eat, they will not have as much energy to work, and their children will have their growth stunted...Won't it affect your economy?

If the children's growth is stunted then they won't need to eat as much, will they?

Chanak · Post by **Chanak** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:14 pm

@Kayless: Sounds like a grand idea. Personally, I rather like "Zen Master."

@Voodoo: Thus far, the economy has blossomed grandly based upon my choices...it's a balancing act, to be sure, but people have more disposable income due to a lower income tax rate. I still maintain the best Civil Rights and Political Freedoms record in SYM. We shall see how things progress. A libertarian form of government is experimental to begin with.

der Moench · Post by **der Moench** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:41 pm

Moenchland cometh

The Holy Empire of Moenchland is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 23%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Book Publishing and Uranium Mining.
Crime is a problem. Moenchland's national animal is the polar bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the the monk.

Hmmm ... Scatch that arms industry and uranium mining ... we're monks! We brew beer! Alas, Jennifer feels otherwise.

This is great, though! Thanks, Weasel!

My first issue was military spending: more, less? I dismissed the issue and sent the General and the Hippy off to bond by a fresh barrel of our finest brew.

Peace.

Chanak · Post by **Chanak** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:47 pm

@DM: A wise position, man of the cloth. You sound quite libertarian at heart.

@All: The region of SYM is beginning to become rather large...

The identity of the leadership of some nations is quite obvious...i.e., Gwaltopia, Tyrant Weasel's little slice of tyranny (

), and the Empire of Nippy. Perhaps a leadership rollcall is in order, so we know who is who? I shall start:

Zen Master Chanak, chosen representative of the libertarian Free Land of Casio Tones.

fable · Post by **fable** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:55 pm

Tsar Fable, Enlightened Autocrat of the Dominion of Fablicious.

RandomThug · Post by **RandomThug** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:56 pm

Grandmaster Thug, Glorious Dictator of the Unquestionable Randomthugonia.

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 2:09 pm

Archduke Kayless, august ruler of the Rogue Nation of Kayland.

HighLordDave · Post by **HighLordDave** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 2:36 pm

I am High Lord Dave (convenient, isn't it?), Supreme Leader of the Empire of Dave-rovia.

We may be a small country but the Dave-rovians are biding their time until the Master Plan is completed and the orbital battle sta--er, scratch that. . . . We're a small, peaceful country that no one else should worry about. Just buy our trout, woodchips and books.

(Note to self: Stop mentioning the Master Plan to others.)

VoodooDali · Post by **VoodooDali** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 2:47 pm

Just posted on the Region of SYM:

The Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania would like to make an alliance with The Republic of Gwaltopia.

I would also like the Tyrant Weasel to know that the animal-loving Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania has your goat. The things the goat has been subjected to by you are unspeakable! I suggest you find a national animal more suited to your depravity, such as a Hooter Girl.

Kayless · Post by **Kayless** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 2:58 pm

Originally posted by VoodooDali
The Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania would like to make an alliance with The Republic of Gwaltopia.

You don't really want to do that. It's like boarding a sinking ship.

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 2:59 pm

Gwaltopia is still trying to figure out what to call its leader. We'll be in trouble if the aliens ever come and say "Take us to your leader," and we'll just say "Who?"

Gwaltopia has also responded to VooDooDaliania's request: "Gwaltopia welcomes the alliance with VooDooDaliania because, well, Who Doo Voo Doo like You Doo?"