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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:24 am
by Kayless
Glorious Kayland
The Rogue Nation of Kayland
"Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati"
UN Category: Moralistic Democracy
Civil Rights: Some Economy: Strong Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: SYM
The Rogue Nation of Kayland is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.
The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 22%. A healthy private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture, Pizza Delivery, and Gambling industries.
Crime is moderate. Kayland's national animal is the frog and its currency is the token.
Hey, we ought to all join the U.N. then we can bicker and whine like real nations 
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:42 am
by Minerva
Re: Glorious Kayland
Originally posted by Kayless
Hey, we ought to all join the U.N. then we can bicker and whine like real nations [/color]
Do you need to join the UN to bicker?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 8:00 am
by Kayless
Re: Re: Glorious Kayland
Originally posted by Minerva
Do you need to join the UN to bicker?
Well no, but I don't get any diplomatic recognition for doing it right now. I’m jockeying for that Nobel Peace Prize after all. Being in the U.N. should help my chances.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:26 am
by Gwalchmai
The Republic of Gwaltopia
"Sun, Sand, and Pot Sherds"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Good
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: SYM
The Republic of Gwaltopia is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The enormous, socially-minded government concentrates mainly on Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 35%, but much higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.
Crime is well under control. Gwaltopia's national animal is the lazy bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the pot sherd.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:29 am
by Gwalchmai
My first issue!
Gwaltopia Decides:
Should Democracy be Compulsory?
The Issue
In response to a slow news week, certain highbrow newspapers have stirred up the debate over voluntary vs compulsory voting.
The Debate
(1) "Compulsory voting makes about as much as sense as having the death penalty for attempted suicide," says civil rights activist Billy Thiesen. "You can't force people to be free! You can only give them the choice. Besides, if all those derelicts who can't be bothered to get off their ass once every few years voted, who would they elect? I shudder to think."
(2) "It's not contradictory at all," argues political commentator Pip Utopia. "The fact is, if not everyone votes, the outcome isn't truly representative. Some groups--like elderly gun nuts--vote more often than others. That's why always we always end up with such terrible politicians."
(3) "This raises an interesting issue," says Jennifer Love, your brother. "And that is: why do we need elections, anyway? Seems to me it would be much simpler if you just decided what was right, and did it. Wouldn't that save everyone a lot of time?"
The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 3.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:44 am
by Kayless
The Issue
The latest "Harry Potter" book to hit schools across Kayland has stirred up the greatest controversy yet.
The Debate
"I quite enjoyed the book, until I got to the part where Harry summons evil demons to do his bidding," says religious leader Buy Hanover. "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."
Teachers union President Jennifer Barry 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."
The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 1 (Harry Potter is evil I tell you! EVIL!!! EEEEVVVIIILL!!!).
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:47 am
by Beldin
Here we go...
....thank's @Weasel for the link....I LIKE that...
Here we go:
The Free Land of Beldinia
"No Worries !"
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: SYM
The Republic of Beldinia is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation,
notable for its absence of drug laws. 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 Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 28%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Cheese Exports industry, followed by Gambling and Door-to-door Insurance Sales.
Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Beldinia's national animal is the pothead, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the purple pill.
No worries,
Beldin
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:52 am
by Beldin
The Issue
The Issue
Dorothy Terwilliger lies immobilized in a hospital bed, unable to move. She has end-stage cancer, and wishes to end her struggle against death. However, laws prevent her doctors from obeying her wishes.
The Debate
1) Dorothy and her family are campaigning for a "Dying with Dignity" bill, to change this situation. She implores the government to legalize euthanasia.
2) "I understand this is a very difficult time for these people," says freelance medical writer Prudence Spirit. "But the solution is not to let our medical system slide down the slippery slope of killing people in pain. We must cure, not kill. This is not the right time for euthanasia."
3) "I agree, but go further: there is never a right time for euthanasia," says Bishop Calvin Dredd. "The lives we lead are given to us by the grace of God, and he decides when they end. It is not for us to question God's divine purpose, no matter how odd or screwed-up it may seem."
The Government opted for (2) . . . wait and see...
Beldin
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:06 am
by Minerva
Have any of you checked the whole web? There's sudden emergence of region of SYM in the world.
Today's United Nation's Report
Regional Happenings
22 minutes ago: The Free Land of Beldinia arrived.
42 minutes ago: The Republic of Gwaltopia arrived.
3 hours ago: The Free Republic of Espania arrived.
4 hours ago: The Rogue Nation of Kayland arrived.
5 hours ago: The Empire of Lord Stalker arrived.
5 hours ago: The Republic of The Tyrant Weasel arrived.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:11 am
by fable
The Republic of Fablicious
"Let's all try to play in the sandbox, together."
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Below Average
Location: the Pacific
The Republic of Fablicious is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its burgeoning housecat population. Its compassionate 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 is mainly concerned with Religion & Spirituality, although Healthcare and Social Welfare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 28%, but much higher for the wealthy. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.
Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Fablicious's national animal is the housecat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the fingernail.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:14 am
by Kayless
Originally posted by Minerva
Have any of you checked the whole web? There's sudden emergence of region of SYM in the world.
Yeah, I noticed that. The lost continent of SYM has arrived!
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:16 am
by Minerva
Originally posted by fable
A tiny private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.
ROFL
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:21 am
by Annatar
The Rogue Nation of Centauringolimpya
"Silence fool get in that cooking pot!!"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Fair
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: SYM
The Rogue Nation of Centauringolimpya is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning minotaur population. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 36%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Gambling, Furniture Restoration, and Trout Farming industries.
Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Centauringolimpya's national animal is the minotaur, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the dust bunny.
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:21 am
by Kayless
Originally posted by fable
The Republic of Fablicious
Location: the Pacific
You're not going to join us in SYM?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:23 am
by Chanak
The Free Land of Casio Tones
"A Lemon in Every Garage, and a Lime in Every Corona"
UN Category: Civil Rights Lovefest
Civil Rights: World Benchmark
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: World Benchmark
Location: SYM
The Free Land of Casio Tones is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.
The medium-sized, corrupt, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 16%. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.
Crime is a serious problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Casio Tones's national animal is the boll weevil and its currency is the lemon drop.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:25 am
by Kayless
Originally posted by Chanak
The Free Land of Casio Tones
UN Category: Civil Rights Lovefest
You dirty hippy.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:33 am
by Chanak
Originally posted by Kayless
You dirty hippy.
Peace, you jack-booted thug.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:37 am
by Minerva
Originally posted by Kayless
You're not going to join us in SYM?
I wonder why...
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:17 am
by RandomThug
weak nations...
The Dictatorship of Randomthugonia
"Kill! Maim! Destroy!"
UN Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Some Economy: Developing Political Freedoms: Few
Location: the Pacific
The Dictatorship of Randomthugonia is a tiny, safe nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."
The enormous, socially-minded government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 37%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Gambling.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Randomthugonia's national animal is the blood thirsty wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the blood of youths.
