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The Dictatorship of Randomthugonia
"Kill! Maim! Destroy!"

UN Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Few Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Outlawed

Location: SYM
The Dictatorship of Randomthugonia is a small, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 8 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 33%, 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.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, military spending is on the increase, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, and political activists are routinely executed. 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.

My supply of macaws are just as large as they have ever been....Someone must be raising some of their own and framing me....could it be the Gwaltopians? Or the vengeful Randomthugonians? Im not sure. But I have not moved my militia groups out, nor have I intervened with any nations. I have not sent out *anybody* or *anything* outside of my borders. Why would I ever want to punish anyone so badly to throw them out of my country.

I assure you, if I wasnt neutral before, I am neutral now. I am retracting all negative statements on Gwaltopians and hereby am declaring a position of peace.

If you still want to attack, I wont stop you, but you are the aggressive nation.

I am hereby declaring an isolation pact. No alliances. No trades. My borders are CLOSED! You approach, you are an enemy.

Peace.

Though the times were tough and the people violently rose... Thug and the original governement of Randomthugonia has risen taller.

*RADIO NEWS FLASH*

Randomthugonia, Springfield
11:31 AM
Grandmaster Thug prepares to speak to his public

"Fellow citizens of Randomthugonia I come here tonight to speak with words of wisdom and sorrow. Wisdom in the sense of what I have learned through this Civil war, Sorrow for the knowledge now that I must use extreme force to show you how you are punished for crimes against your country. Three days from now the three heads of the Upheavel will be executed. By fire. I will not flay the hand that comes in peace, but the voice who stands taller than mine shall be DESTROYED! *slams fist down* RANDOMTHUGONIA WILL BE RESTORED TO ITS FULL GLORY...

(A few protesters gather in the streets aside from his speech)

*points to his elite guard* GATHER THE PROTESTERS, EXECUTE THEM NOW! *Gunshots are heard... screaming*

HA! Police State now...w00t!

The Empire of Tropicalis
"Nature conservation today will grant life tomorrow"

UN Category: Corporate Police State
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Few

Location: SYM
The Empire of Tropicalis is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 8 million are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 23%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Soda Sales.

Military funding has been stripped back, the government is seen to favor Catholics, employers may fire workers without giving any reason, and citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements. Crime is moderate. Tropicalis's national animal is the macaw, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the parrotali.





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
Dorothy and her family are campaigning for a "Dying with Dignity" bill, to change this situation. She implores the government to legalize euthanasia.
[Accept]


"I understand this is a very difficult time for these people," says freelance medical writer Buffy Jefferson. "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."
[Accept]


"I agree, but go further: there is never a right time for euthanasia," says Bishop Hack Hamilton. "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."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 3.





EDIT-In other news:
My isolation pact is a bit drastic so, Im repealing it, but only to the trustworthy-Empire of Nippy and Kayland

Cool...atleast I still have at least one ally.

Atleast there is ONE nation thats nice.

I hereby announce that only Kayland and Empire of Nippy access to any of the valuble resources of Tropicalis.

High Lord Dave of the Empire of Dave-rovia announces that we have formed a trade alliance with the Republic of the Tyrant Weasel.

As the grateful (?) recipients of 200 pounds of Tyrant Cheese, the Empire of Dave-rovia extends in friendship our special trout maki-sushi and a delightful batch of the High Lord's hominy grits.

If your nation loves free enterprise as much as we do and would like to join in this food pact, please contact us. Prosperity happiness to y'all!

@der Moench & the Tyrant Weasel: The HoodooVoodoo Guru of the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania accepts your proposal. The national goat will be returned to the Republic of the Tyrant Weasel, along with an observer from our nation. As a reward to der Moench for his negotiating services, the HoodooVoodoo Guru is sending along 25 Chill Pills (our new national product).

@Maharlika: The HoodooVoodoo Guru appreciates the donation of Tyrant Cheese.

NEWS FLASH: the Institute for Research of Hallucinogens has detected a strange fungus in Tyrant Cheese (believed to originate from weasel toe jam) which could result in mind-altering experiences. Could this be some form of mind-control experiment by the Tyrant Weasel? Are there any countries in SYM which have not sampled this cheese?

Update:
The Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania is now ranked #5 in smallest gap between rich & poor.
Population up to 8 million
Tax rate up to 48%
Economy: basket case
Meat-eating is frowned upon, surveillance cameras are banned, organ donation rates have hit a new low, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime is totally unknown.

Originally posted by VoodooDali


NEWS FLASH: the Institute for Research of Hallucinogens has detected a strange fungus in Tyrant Cheese (believed to originate from weasel toe jam)

I only have this to say.... yes that made me sick.

Originally posted by VoodooDali
NEWS FLASH: the Institute for Research of Hallucinogens has detected a strange fungus in Tyrant Cheese (believed to originate from weasel toe jam) which could result in mind-altering experiences. Could this be some form of mind-control experiment by the Tyrant Weasel? Are there any countries in SYM which have not sampled this cheese?

The scientists of Dave-rovia have discovered that eating Tyrant Cheese with BBQ chitlins negates any hallucinogenic side effects that said cheese may cause.

Zen Master CEO Chanak to High Chief Tybaltus:

"The propaganda campaign of the fringe element of SYM seems to be having a great impact upon your peace of mind. The trumped-up charges of Gwaltopia are just that: flim-flam, flotsam, mayonaisse and ham, and look-in-the-dumpster-here-I-am. These comments are designed to produce instability in the power structure of this young region. Pay them no heed. I would also urge you not to take such drastic measures in the face of groundless charges; isolating oneself is generally not a good idea, unless one is trying to escape and avoid the amorous overtures of Sleazel, leader of Tyrant Weasel."

Zen Master CEO Chanak to the HoodooVoodoo Guru of The Rogue Nation of Voodoodalinia:

"The Free Land of Casio Tones' ears collectively perked up at the mention of your newly announced Chill Pills. We are interested in purchasing a sample of this intriguing product immediately; name your price, we're game."

The Free Republic of Bloodonya
"The weak shall not enslave the strong "



UN Category: Corporate Bordello

Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Excellent

The Free Republic of Bloodonya is a small, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 9 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.

There is no government in the normal sense the word; however, a small group of community-minded, pro-business individuals juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Commerce. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Pizza Delivery industries.

Surveillance cameras are banned, voting is voluntary, the streets are increasingly clogged with poverty-stricken beggars, and a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway. Crime is crippling. Bloodonya's national animal is the wolverine, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the kroog.

Current Issues


Bloodonya Decides:
Uranium Mining Workers Strike!

The Issue
Workers across the nation have gone out on indefinite strike over what they claim are substandard wages in the Uranium Mining industry.

The Debate
#2"We are the backbone of this country, and we demand a fair wage rise!" says union leader Fleur Hanover. "I don't think a 20% increase over two years is too much to ask. Unless the government forces employers to give us our due, we'll shut this whole industry down! Let's see how well Bloodonya's economy manages without any Uranium Mining, huh?
[Accept]


#1"We pay our employees very generous wages," says employer representative Anne-Marie Love. "Especially when you consider that without us, they'd be OUT ON THE STREET. Hear that, you scumbags? OUT ON THE STREET! Anyway, my point is, if you cave in, you make our entire industry uncompetitive. You can't do that in the global marketplace. It'll hurt the whole country. The best solution, economically speaking, would be to relax industrial laws and allow us to fire troublemakers on the spot."
[Accept]

The Government Position
The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue.


The Government is seeking a contract with the
Brewmiester of The Holy Empire of Moenchland to act as a negotiator in this matter.

Originally posted by Chanak
Zen Master CEO Chanak to CEO Scayde Moody:

"It is with great pleasure that The Free Land of Casio Tones receives your diplomatic overtures in the realm of trade. We are eager to establish good trade relations with your nation, and find your offer most reasonable. I regret to inform your CEOship that at this time, the police force of Biker Gangs has been disbanded, and returned to the ranks of the military. However...an efficient delivery system of commodities is in place that will doubtlessly meet with your satisfaction. Let us commence trade, then."

The Free Republic of Bloodonya is pleased at this new arrangement, and wishes to commence trade immediately upon the culmination of negotiations with The Tyrant Weasel.

Since Gwaltopia has gone to great lengths in order to frame my nation, one nation that is simply an ally of his enemy, and never did any DIRECT offensive, Gwaltopians must be viewed as someone who apparently WANTS conflict, and the peace-loving Tropicalis is but a victim in his schemes !

But Ill be the better man, and stay stationed in my nation. I dont want to disturb anyone.




In other news:
Tropicalis is honored and thrilled to have found another ally in it's quest for peace.

All borders and trades have been opened to The People's Republic of Aggrovatia (Along with Kayland and Nippy, who also have access to the tropical fruit, timber, dye, ivory, resin, spice, and papyrus resources of Tropicalis)

The nation of Randomthugonia has begun a new campaign of terror on its own people. So called "Terror Troops" have been spotted marching through the streets and keeping tabs on other nations. These "Terror Troops" dress in black garb and wear gas masks. Thier prescence alone frightens the people of Randomthugonia into serving thier Dictator.


*MESSAGE*
from Randomthugonia
to Republic of Bloodonya

It has come to our attention that the Free Republic of Bloodonya has fell under wit hsome recent problems. The nation of Randomthugonia is speaking directly about the drastic increase of homeless within your borders. It is unknown to most but Crime and Homelessness have never been a problem within Randomthugonia and we would like to share our expertise by recruiting your homeless into a new fresh start program. It would be wise to clean your streets and aid some poor folks in the same effort, just give us the go we'll even provide the transport.

Thank you for your time.

Originally posted by Tybaltus
I am retracting all negative statements on Gwaltopians and hereby am declaring a position of peace.

The GHG of Gwaltopia is very pleased that Tropicalis finally admits to having started this whole thing whatever this whole thing was. The good, peaceful, nature-loving people of Gwaltopia await an apology for whatever negative statements Tropicalis thinks it might have said. *taps toe patiently*


In other news: Gwaltopia leads all 29 SYMian nations with the greatest Income Equality! And we have no crime! Gwaltopia rocks!

Originally posted by RandomThug
The nation of Randomthugonia has begun a new campaign of terror on its own people. So called "Terror Troops" have been spotted marching through the streets and keeping tabs on other nations. These "Terror Troops" dress in black garb and wear gas masks. Thier prescence alone frightens the people of Randomthugonia into serving thier Dictator.


*MESSAGE*
from Randomthugonia
to Republic of Bloodonya

It has come to our attention that the Free Republic of Bloodonya has fell under wit hsome recent problems. The nation of Randomthugonia is speaking directly about the drastic increase of homeless within your borders. It is unknown to most but Crime and Homelessness have never been a problem within Randomthugonia and we would like to share our expertise by recruiting your homeless into a new fresh start program. It would be wise to clean your streets and aid some poor folks in the same effort, just give us the go we'll even provide the transport.

Thank you for your time.

To the Most Honorable Mad Dictator of Randomthugonia,

We thank you for your offer, and will consider it thoroughly, but in light of the Uranium Worker's strike, we anticipate an increased need for unskilled labor. If the negotiations fall to the favor of industry, it should result in a higher than average job turnover rate, and shortened expected life-span of the miners, in which case, we anticipate our homeless problem to be soon solved.

Respectfully, Scayde Moody, CEO of Bloodonya

Originally posted by VoodooDali
@der Moench & the Tyrant Weasel: The HoodooVoodoo Guru of the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania accepts your proposal. The national goat will be returned to the Republic of the Tyrant Weasel, along with an observer from our nation. As a reward to der Moench for his negotiating services, the HoodooVoodoo Guru is sending along 25 Chill Pills (our new national product).

Most Esteemed HoodooVoodoo Guru of the Rogue Nation of VoodooDaliania; The Holy Empire of Moenchland is most gratified that a peaceful and mutually acceptable compromise could be found, vis. the goat of The Tyrant Weasel.

Braumeister der Moench gladly accepts the gift of Chill Pills, and looks forward to experiencing them. (As long as they in no way contain any substance even remotely resembling Tyrant Cheese )

In return, the Holy Empire of Moenchland is pleased to present the first designated Keeper of the Goat with a pretty sky-blue helmet (for international recognition), as well as a keg of his finest double bock (which should help pass the goat-watching hours).

Peace. =)

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
Gwaltopia rocks!

Hmmmm your economy is Imploded.

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
The GHG of Gwaltopia is very pleased that Tropicalis finally admits to having started this whole thing whatever this whole thing was. The good, peaceful, nature-loving people of Gwaltopia await an apology for whatever negative statements Tropicalis thinks it might have said. *taps toe patiently*

Actually I havent admit anything.

I admit I DIDNT start it.

I was told Gwaltopians are evil, and I signed an alliance accordingly.

Then you set free a bunch of macaws wreaking havok around other nations, framing me.

Thats a declaration of war!

But, I wont get mad. Ill just close my borders to you. More resources for me and my friends.

But I certainly dont want to wage war. I am not prepared for war, and I never would want to be. We arent THAT kind of a nation!

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
The peaceful people of Gwaltopia think that your development plans are excellent! They especially like the idea of the stilted bungalows! This form of construction will minimize impacts to our Natural and Cultural Resources, reducing the need for mitigation. You have our approval.

I should note that there is a small contingent of Gwaltopians who think that the stilted bungalows should be mechanical and capable of walking around. They think this would be really cool. If you could accommodate them, the GHG would be much pleased.

To the Beneficent Hierophant of Gwaltopia,

We receive your offer warmly and will begin building imminently. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accomodate the Gwaltopian's desires for robotic stilts, as this has proven not to be cost effective. We do, however, for see the need for tax concessions and would like to begin negotiations in this area.

It has come to our attention that your workers all receive a relatively high wage, due to their standard of living, it may be necessary to hire a percentage of immigrant workers, we will continue to honor our commitment of hiring as many Gwaltopians as possible.

Our clientele are very hard working and are in need of diversion. The Hedonist Corp. would welcome the advent of a Scuba facility in the area.

Cordially Yours,
Scayde Moody, CEO of Bloodonya