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New Croutonia Decides: A Request For Military Aid


The Issue

A small nameless nation within your sphere of influence has gone on a genocidal rampage within its own borders, ridding itself of what their Supreme Ruler For All Eternity, Emperor Bianca Wu, refers to as 'those pesky Bigtopians'. Some escaped refugees are requesting that your government do something to end the slaughter of millions.


The Debate

"They're killing everyone!" gasps Anne-Marie Nagasawa, one of the refugees. "I implore you to please intervene and stop this murder of my people! If New Croutonia has any compassion at all then it must help us! With these madmen out of power we can finally go about rebuilding our nation as a land of justice and freedom!"
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"Woah, woah, we can't just go around being a knight in shining armour for every random hell-hole on this planet," says Gregory du Pont, your minister of Foreign Relations. "Should we send citizens of New Croutonia into war just so we can save a bunch of foreigners? I don't think so! Now, I'm no xenophobe, but I've gotta ask: what's in it for us? Nothing but the death of our soldiers and criticism from the rest of the region, that's what. Trouble is we're getting too much of a reputation for having a big army. So drop some of our military funding and let them fight their own wars. It's got nothing to do with us."
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"Well, maybe this nation does have something we need, sir," says Gregory Washington, your Military Advisor, while perusing a giant map of New Croutonia. "We're fast running out of land and resources here, so why not invade this place, kick out whoever's in power there, and take over? We've got the military power, so why wait? If any of those hippies in the region have somethin' to say about it, they can say hello to our missile programmes, haha!"
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.


"They have as much right to their own internal politics as we do," says activist and peacenik Billy Christmas. "While their actions may be deplorable by our standards, we can't intervene unless the legitimate government requests it. It's just an invitation to anarchy on an international scale, and nobody but a few crackpots want that."
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The Government Position

The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 3.

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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Op woensdag 26 april 2006 17:43 schreef Aurelianus het volgende:
Van 'Left-Leaning College State' naar 'Capitalizt'. Waar is het mis gegaan?

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Op woensdag 26 april 2006 20:53 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Lovefest?

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Op woensdag 26 april 2006 18:42 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:

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Zul je zien dat als dit doorgevoerd wordt, dat er in de beschrijving staat dat mijn leger jammerlijk verslagen is.

Nietemin... *start "Hell March" van Red Alert*

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The nanny industry has had a boom after maternity leave was recently banned, strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices, citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens, and the country has been 'going shopping' by annexing nearby nations for their resources. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. New Croutonia's national animal is the Wabbit and its currency is the Credit.

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An anonymous society of 'cinematic aficionados' have brought the debate over the proposed disposal of the watershed, the hour after which adult material is allowed to be shown on television, to your attention.
The Debate

1. "We don't need a watershed!" scoffs 'romantic-movie' buff, Buffy Summers. "I don't see why I should wait 'til way past midnight to watch my preferred film genre. It's high time that parents stopped treating their children like... well, children! If you sugar-coat these kids' lives, they'll just end up seeing everything through rose-tinted glasses - and we can't have a country filled with spoilt brats now, can we?"
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2. "This is an endorsement of bad taste if ever I saw it," says Akira Jones, a child-care worker. "It's just wrong to subject children to graphic violence and nudity on afternoon television like this: who knows what it might possess them to do? We've all heard stories of kids who have seen some film where someone jumped off a cliff and then gone off to have a shot themselves. We must ban all violent and salacious material from our TV screens. If only to protect the innocence of our progeny!"
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Faduz Decides:
Appointment Of Spiritual Advisor
Government Acts

The Issue

It's time for the government to hire a new religious advisor. Your people have narrowed down the candidates to:

The Debate

1. Catholic Archbishop Jack Christmas: boasts an excellent track record, having rapidly increased church attendances in his constituencies through the "Reaching God Through Guilt" program. Seen as a solid choice.
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2. New Age thinker Klaus Barry: a left-field candidate with some radical ideas. "For me, it's not about the name of your religion. It's about discovering your spirituality in whatever guise that takes. Some people call that a cult: I call it taking spirituality to the people."
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3. Finally, there's Aaron Jong-Il. "If I am awarded the appointment, I will immediately resign," the ex-schoolteacher has declared. "Because, frankly, God is a big load of hokey. I'll be doing everyone a favor by just shutting up about it."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

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Op woensdag 26 april 2006 18:42 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:

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Zul je zien dat als dit doorgevoerd wordt, dat er in de beschrijving staat dat mijn leger jammerlijk verslagen is.

Nietemin... *start "Hell March" van Red Alert*

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Op zaterdag 29 april 2006 12:32 schreef remlof het volgende:

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Goed issue! Blij dat optie 3 er bij zit anders had ik em zondermeer gedismissed!
Regeringen die zich met religie bemoeien

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Op zaterdag 29 april 2006 12:33 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Deze heb ik nu ook

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People reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, Rupert Bear is considered to be the most risqué TV programme in Zazzizi, children as young as twelve are conscripted into the armed forces, and the country has been 'going shopping' by annexing nearby nations for their resources. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zazzizi's national animal is the homo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the travestiet.

Zazzizi is ranked 2nd in the region and 15,550th in the world for Safest Nations.

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The Safest Nations in Fok

The UN ranked nations on a variety of scales, to come up with a general indication of how safe a country is to visit.

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Op maandag 1 mei 2006 19:30 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Ik sta 2e

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New Croutonia is ranked 1st in the region and 15,408th in the world for Safest Nations.

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Shiny!

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Op dinsdag 2 mei 2006 08:49 schreef MutedFaith het volgende:
Die had ik ook laatst.

ik zou voor optie 4 gaan.

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Homos On The Dinner Table?
The Issue

In a bid to provide a new revenue stream for Zazzizi's Beef-Based Agriculture industry, it has been suggested that homos could be added to the menu.
The Debate

1. "The fact is, the homo population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Billy Clinton. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have homo kebabs, homo pies, homo-on-a-sticks--the possibilities are endless! Let's not pass up this golden opportunity to provide a feast, if you will, for our economy."
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2. "I agree that something needs to be done about homo over-population," says random passer-by Konrad Longfellow, "but eating them? That's kind of gross. Let's just shoot the ones we have to and shovel their bodies into ditches like normal."
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3. "I am shocked and appalled!" declared SPCA President Abraham Longbottom. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The homos were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The homo is part of what makes Zazzizi a great nation!"

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The Issue

Citizens staged a mass protest against 'monolithic' tax rates after the government recently instituted the 'Anything That's Purple' tax.
The Debate

1. "The tax situation in Zazzizi is ridiculous," says Colin Steele at the protest. "The taxes keep getting piled on and yet - I haste to add - the government doesn't seem to realise that with a 100% tax rate, they already have all our money! We've been reduced to bartering for goodness sake! I haven't seen a travestiet in years! It's bad for Zazzizi, but more importantly, it's bad for business. We must take huge cuts out of the government budget. Even if it does mean less education, healthcare, and whatnot."
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2. "You can't!" cries Melbourne Longfellow, the National Treasurer. "They don't seem to realise that if we cut taxes, it will drastically underfund our public services! All our environmental work, our education system, our healthcare system - all will go kaput! Zazzizi depends on these taxes, we need the money! Don't let the people fritter it away on luxuries, 'cos they'll soon be complaining about there not being enough policemen on the beat. We'll tax the shirts off their backs and they'll be damn well happy about it!"
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Op donderdag 4 mei 2006 23:29 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Uiteraard kies ik voor optie 2
Ze leveren maar alles in, ik zorg wel voor m'n volk ^^

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Homos are considered a delicacy, the sound of wooden legs echo throughout Zazzizi after the recent introduction of the Foot Tax, a crusade against barbaric religious practices has begun, and streakers swamp all public events in order to bare it all. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zazzizi's national animal is the homo, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the travestiet.

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"government is avowedly atheist"

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An Archaeological Altercation
The Issue

During the construction of a new Hyper-Mega-Ultra-Super Mall, construction workers have unearthed what appears to be an ancient temple. A furious debate has arisen between those who wish to preserve it, and those who need their retail therapy.
The Debate

1. "This is the perfect opportunity to learn more of our nation's history!" says Professor Peggy O'Bannon, head of the archaeological department of the Zazzizi History Museum. "All building work must be halted immediately so that my team can study this remarkable piece of our nation's past. To bury these ruins under some concrete eyesore would be criminal!"
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2. "It's all very nice to get to know some more about our past," argues foreman Lars Utopia. "But that's just the thing! It's the past! We must think of the future. If you allow those decrepit fossils to take over this place, you put at risk the future of our economy! Today it's archaeological digs, tomorrow it's 'preservation of the environment'. Just let me bulldoze the worthless pile of rubble and bury it under a few hundred tonnes of concrete."
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3. "Behold, the hour has arrived! The Holy Temple of Firefury Amahira has been unearthed!" proclaims Yon-Zhauryg v'Klot, leader of the Cult of the Undead Homo. "This land is sacred, and must not be befouled by these corporations! No-one but the enlightened children of Firefury must be allowed to venture inside our rediscovered sanctuary, where we will perform the required rituals to please the Great Goddess and prevent Her from unleashing Her wrath upon the world."

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Almost half of the child population live rough on the streets, several citizens have complained about scientists abducting their pets for experimentation, it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws, and the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned.

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The Emirate of Zazzizi
"Make war, not love!"

UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights:Some
Economy:Imploded
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: Fok

Regional Influence: Ambassador

The Emirate of Zazzizi is a huge, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 488 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 100%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Gambling is outlawed, the government extracts trade concessions from poor nations in exchange for humanitarian aid, a National Academy regulates grammar and usage, and all guns must be registered. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zazzizi's national animal is the homo, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the travestiet.

Zazzizi is ranked 8th in the region and 31,203rd in the world for Nicest Citizens.

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The Emirate of Zazzizi is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, cynical population of 506 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich.

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Op zondag 21 mei 2006 16:51 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
De issues zijn zeker op, krijg nu alles wat ik al gehad heb.

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Op donderdag 18 mei 2006 19:16 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Niet leuk meer?

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The Great Wall of Zazzizi?
The Issue

Due to the ongoing wars in neighboring countries, a recent rash of illegal immigrants have been caught at the borders of Zazzizi, prompting many citizens to call for tighter immigration laws.
The Debate

1. Miranda Spirit of the Zazzizi National Purity League says "These illegal aliens are just an eyesore with their strange customs and funny languages. Uneducated immigrants like these only worsen crime and steal valuable jobs! I say we should boot them all out on their ears and put a big fence around the country!"
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2. Alexei King of the Zazzizi Civil Liberties Union says "We must welcome these refugees from any nation into our open arms, they are fleeing one oppressive dictatorial regime in the only way they know, we must not let them think they're jumping from the frying pan into the fire!"
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3. "Hold on there, hold on people!" says Samuel Longfellow of the Zazzizi Broadcasting company, "We don't have to take either extreme, all we have to do is make a TV game show out of it! We put deadly obstacles on the border and monitor it with television cameras! Those that make it across win freedom and citizenship, and those who don't, well, lets just say that our buzzards won't starve. We could call it 'Who Wants to be an Immigrant?'!"
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Zazzizi is ranked 2nd in the region and 9,722nd in the world for Most Beautiful Environments.

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Op zondag 28 mei 2006 00:22 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Women Demand Equal Opportunities
The Issue

The women of Abacadabra are demanding an end to wage discrimination in the workplace.
The Debate

1. "The government must put a stop to businesses discriminating against women when they apply for a job!" chants Randy Hanover, a ferocious supporter of women's rights. "Did you know that on average men in Abacadabra earn four times the amount that women do for doing the same job?! For too long has the female race been discriminated against in our society due to their sex! We demand equal wages, equal opportunities, and equal respect for women and we demand them now!"
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2. "Hey, my business is treading a thin enough profit margin as it is," complains Al Johnson, CEO of Heavy Lifting Incorporated. "Women just aren't as good as men at certain jobs, it's a probably proven fact! Take firefighting - if you were dying from smoke inhalation and collapsed on the floor unable to move, who would you prefer to attempt to rescue you? A man with superior muscular strength or some weakling female? Go on, you decide. Let the businesses decide what they pay and who they pay it to - after all, the economy depends on us."
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3. "Hah! Our society is getting far too soft!" rages Jennifer Dodinas, a staunch male chauvinist. "Whatever happened to the days when a man could go back home to find his good lady wife with his tea ready and his slippers warm? I've heard that some men even have to cook and clean for themselves! Let us return to the days when it was just the men who went out to bring home the bacon! A brand new golden age!"
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4. "Personally I think things went wrong as soon as women got labelled as the 'fairer' sex," interrupts Catherine Gratwick, author of the best-selling novel 'Gynaecocracy For Beginners'. "We're strong, we're willing - and we're just plain better than men. See what a state the world is in when they're in charge? I propose that all the men should stay home and be househusbands whilst the women go out to work and earn the wage packet!"
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Zazzizi is ranked 4th in the region and 14,307th in the world for Smartest Citizens.

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The Issue

Far-right-wing Nazi supporters plan to stage a rally in the city center tomorrow, giving voice to their violent, racist views.
The Debate

1. "Frankly, I'm appalled that the government can even consider allowing this travesty to go ahead," says prominent Jewish personality Abraham Love. "We can't let these animals broadcast their message of hate. Surely Zazzizi is too civilized for that."
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2. "It's exactly because we're civilized that we must let the demonstration proceed," says free speech campaigner Bill Shiomi. "We may not like what they have to say, but in this society, people have the right to argue whatever political view they want, no matter how hateful, selfish, or stupid it is."
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