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The Issue
A group of prominent business identities has proposed privatizing Xiangang's beaches.

The Debate
"Have you been to the beach lately? It's disgusting," says company spokesperson Colin Dredd. "There's litter, there's teenagers smoking, and there are people enjoying themselves without paying for it. Let the private sector in on this, and Xiangang's beaches will be the talk of the region! And a nice little earner, too."
[Accept]

"Whoa, whoa, we're privatizing beaches now?" says local campaigner Violet Hanover. "These are public spaces! All Xiangang's citizens have a right to enjoy them, not just the well-off. Yes, we should improve the quality of our beaches, but handing them over to the money-grabbers is not the right way to do it. The right way to do it is to boost government spending by increasing taxes."

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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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

Optie 1: "Frankly, I'm appalled that the government can even consider allowing this travesty to go ahead," says prominent Jewish banker George W. McAlpin. "We can't let these animals broadcast their message of hate. Surely Bamihap is too civilized for that."
[Accept]

Optie 2: "It's exactly because we're civilized that we must let the demonstration proceed," says free speech campaigner Charles Chicago. "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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[edit]Ik heb optie 1 gekozen[/edit]

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Op zaterdag 19 juli 2003 17:38 schreef BMH het volgende:

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Welke zou ik doen Optie 1 of 2?

[edit]Ik heb optie 1 gekozen[/edit]

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NationStates hits version 1.6! The big news is that we've just gained the feature you've all been praying for (and hassling me about via e-mail): player-submitted issues. From today, you can write an issue and submit it for me to review; if it's a good one, in it goes. This will provide NationStates with an ever-expanding pool of issues, allowing everyone's nations to develop in new ways. That's right: no longer will you be endlessly assailed by Harry Potter controversies!

New issues should start showing up within the next few days (especially in older nations). To submit an issue, follow the brand new link from your nation's "Issues" page.

http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=news

Boek is overigens behoorlijk amusant

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Op zaterdag 19 juli 2003 21:39 schreef Leshy het volgende:
Hm, dat zou beter zijn.

Boek is overigens behoorlijk amusant

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Op zondag 20 juli 2003 03:10 schreef JAM het volgende:
Heb je het echt besteld, of alleen het gratis eerste hoofdstuk gelezen ? .

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Op zondag 20 juli 2003 03:38 schreef Leshy het volgende:

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Gekocht toen ik het bij W.H. Smith op Gatwick zag staan

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Op maandag 30 januari 2006 19:07 schreef Airelle het volgende:
Wat een leuk spel is dit .

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Op zondag 12 februari 2006 15:33 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Als ik het goed begrijp moet je een fictief land besturen dmv politiek?

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Op zondag 12 februari 2006 16:19 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Hoe kom ik daarbij?

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Op zondag 12 februari 2006 16:19 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Hoe kom ik daarbij?

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jammer dat alles in het Engels is. Ik weet niet eens welke Governmentstyle ik moet kiezen

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The Emirate of Zazzizi
"Die for our honor!"

UN Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Few
Economy:Imploded
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: The North Pacific

The Emirate of Zazzizi is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, 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."

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 Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 59%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Information Technology.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, despite the fact that it is difficult to make it through a day without breaking one of the country's many laws. Zazzizi's national animal is the djuk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the obozo.

You have a telegram!

You have one outstanding issue.

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The Republic of Cathhyy
Received: Seconds ago

Hi and Welcome to Nationstates

If you need any help or advice please feel free to contact me.


I would also like to invite you to join the Region of "The Lexicon"

We are a friendly group of players, who enjoy helping newer nations get established.

We also have areas of involvement in Law, Politics, Military along with games, maps and Role Play.

Region: The Lexicon
Forum: http://s13.invisionfree.com/TheLexicon


To move your nation to The Lexicon...
Click on "The World" (on left of your screen)
Scroll to bottom of page, type 'The Lexicon' into "Find Region" (don’t forget the ‘The’!)
A few lines from the top it will say "Like what you see? Move <your nation> to The Lexicon today!
Click that and you are done

Don't forget to check out our forums too!

I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you better.

Best wishes,
Cathhyy

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The Dominion of Zhenarum
"Don't eat marshmellows. They're bad."

UN Category: Compulsory Consumerist State
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Unheard Of

Location: Fok

The Dominion of Zhenarum is a small, devout nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working, cynical population of 8 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

The small, corrupt, pro-business government is mainly concerned with Religion & Spirituality, although Commerce and Social Welfare are secondary priorities. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Furniture Restoration, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.

Meat is a luxury afforded only to the wealthy, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, and the government's religious works are headed by a New Age guru. Crime is moderate, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Zhenarum's national animal is the platypus, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the nookie.

Zhenarum is ranked 2nd in the region and 79,483rd in the world for Lowest Crime Rates.

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Op dinsdag 14 februari 2006 11:58 schreef LostFormat het volgende:
Uitgaan & Vrije tijd

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The Issue

Prospecting company Nukes4U has uncovered a large uranium deposit in Zazzizi's south-west.
The Debate

1. "This is a terrific find!" claims Nukes4U CEO Steffan Winters. "It will provide an enormous stimulus to our economy and create thousands of new jobs. It's win-win! All we need from the government is permission to bulldoze the rainforest that's on top of the deposit."
[Accept]

2. "You've got to be kidding," says Green politician Freddy McAlpin. "This rainforest is thousands of years old! This country needs more environmental protection, not less. And to destroy the environment in order to mine uranium that then goes into nuclear bombs--well, that really sticks in my craw."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

3. "There's no need for an either-or decision," says the government's Minister for Mining, Clear-Felling, and the Environment. "We can preserve most of the rainforest and allow mining of a small part. After all, think of all the good that the money from this uranium deposit can bring to Zazzizi."
[Accept]

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Op zaterdag 19 juli 2003 17:33 schreef BMH het volgende:
Ik meld me ook aan bij die Game. Lijkt me een stuk leuker als Dark future,

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Op woensdag 15 februari 2006 21:09 schreef Airelle het volgende:
Ik wil mijn staat zo liberaal mogelijk. .

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The Republic of New Croutonia

"Buy Now, Pay For Double Later!"


UN Category: Compulsory Consumerist State
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Few
Location: Fok

The Republic of New Croutonia is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

The tiny government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 1%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Cheese Exports, Furniture Restoration, and Retail industries.

Crime is a serious problem. New Croutonia's national animal is the Dragon and its currency is the Credit.

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Op woensdag 15 februari 2006 22:13 schreef Zhenar het volgende:

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Ik wil mijn land zo freaky mogelijk. Dus overal onderdrukking, maar ook extreme New Age godsdiensten enzo Mijn burgers weten niet meer hoe ze het hebben

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Op donderdag 16 februari 2006 08:49 schreef Airelle het volgende:

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Oh gij freak.
_{dat deed ik ook altijd met de sims}

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The Issue

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

1. "The fact is, the hunchback population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Roger McGuffin. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have hunchback kebabs, hunchback pies, hunchback-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."
[Accept]

2. "I agree that something needs to be done about hunchback over-population," says random passer-by Bianca Shiomi, "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 Thomas Spirit. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The hunchbacks were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The hunchback is part of what makes LostFormat a great nation!"

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Op donderdag 16 februari 2006 13:24 schreef LostFormat het volgende:

[..]

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The Issue
A loose coalition of sartorially-challenged individuals known as "Let It All Hang Out" has called on the government to relax public nudity laws.

The Debate

1. "For too long, our bodies have been trapped in these prisons of cotton and polyester!" yelled protester Tobias Mistletoe, while apparently developing a nasty case of sunburn. "We must repeal the puritanical laws that make public nudity a crime. My body--my choice to dangle!"

2. "I agree," mused sociology professor Pete Summers. "But I don't think the protestors are going far enough. Public nudity shouldn't be an option: it should be compulsory. Nudity is highly liberating. And it would put that disgusting "Hooters" out of business once and for all."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt

3. "Whoa, whoa," says noted accountant Lars Hendrikson. "Are these people serious? The last thing I want to see when I'm out for a coffee is some lumbering, over-weight nudist coming down the sidewalk toward me. If people want to get naked, they can do it in the privacy of their own homes. Think of the children!"

The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 2.

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New Croutonia Decides:

Auto Industry Struggles Against Foreign Imports


The Issue:
Cheap, foreign-made cars are becoming increasingly popular, causing concern in New Croutonia's automobile manufacturing industry.

The Debate:

[1] "Unless this government does something, New Croutonia won't have an auto industry for much longer," says auto industry union boss Naki King, in a rare public appearance alongside management. "These foreign companies employ people for a few Credits a day. The only way to level the playing field is to raise tariffs. The government would make more money, too, so it's win-win."
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[2] "For once, I agree with my grubby colleague here," says General Chassis CEO Pip Hanover. "Although I have to say, tariffs aren't the only answer. A more effective solution would be to abolish minimum wage laws. Now that would level the playing field. And we'd be able to employ more--argh, let go of my throat!"
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[3] "I think we need to face facts," says noted economist and chat-show regular Stephanie Hendrikson. "We live in a global economy now, and automobile manufacturing just isn't New Croutonia's strong suit. There's no point taking money from taxpayers in order to line the pockets of a few greedy workers and corrupt managers in a doomed industry. Let the market takes its--argh, let go of my throat!"
[Accept]


The Government Position

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

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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The Dominion of Zhenarum is a small, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 14 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

The small, corrupt, pro-business government concentrates mainly on Religion & Spirituality, although Commerce and Education are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 3%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Information Technology, and Furniture Restoration industries.

The streets are increasingly clogged with poverty-stricken beggars, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, public nudity is compulsory, and all recreational drugs are legal. Crime is a problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Zhenarum's national animal is the platypus, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the nookie.

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The Dictatorship of Devilles is a massive, economically powerful nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 2.573 billion 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 government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

College students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, all news sources are under strict government control, the nation is currently revamping its entire education system, and high-income earners pay a 100% tax rate. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Devilles's national animal is the cobra, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the soul.

Devilles is ranked 3rd in the region and 1,244th in the world for Largest Defense Forces (per capita).

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People Request Not So Much Dictatorship, If That's All Right
Government Acts
The Issue

While effusively praising Zazzizi's leadership and bowing repeatedly, a delegation has humbly requested that the government take a more "modernistic" view in the future.
The Debate

1. The High Minister for Finance, who also happens to be your brother, dismisses the claim. "What these people fail to realize is that you know what's best for them. The alternative is anarchy! I say stick to your course. And execute these wackos for treason."
[Accept]

2. "Perhaps the people could be given some more political freedoms," muses your Chief of Staff, who is your sister. "Is there really such harm in allowing public discussion of ideas? We could even have a real Opposition Party. One that isn't just full of your puppets, I mean."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

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Political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations, tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests, euthanasia is legal, and the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Zazzizi's national animal is the djuk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the obozo.

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The Free Land of Dubz Da KoolOne is a small, safe nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws

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Cloning Research Promises New Breakthrough
The Issue

Scientists using cloned human embryos for research are on the verge of a medical breakthrough.
The Debate

1. "It's really very exciting," says lab head Dave Jones. "Until now, we've kept very quiet, to avoid being targeted by lunatic fringe groups who for some reason think it's wrong to clone human embryos. It's too early to promise anything, but we hope that one day we will have genetic cures for a whole range of debilitating illnesses. I certainly hope the government will support our work."
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2. "Well, if you have to be part of a lunatic fringe group to object to this barbaric practice, I'm a lunatic," says placard-waving protestor Beth Utopia. "Of course it would be nice to cure these unnamed diseases, but at what cost? They're messing with the sanctity of human life. It's wrong, and the lab should be shut down immediately."
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The Largest Defense Forces (per capita) in Fok

Nations ranked high on this list spend disproportionately large amounts of money on national defense, and are most secure against foreign aggression.

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Op dinsdag 21 februari 2006 09:52 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Moet nu gaan beslissen over:
[..]

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New Croutonia Decides: One Wife Is Never Enough, Say Polygamists

The Issue: A small religious group is lobbying the government to allow them to take multiple wives.

The Debate:
"It's about time we had our religious rights recognized," says Alexei Mistletoe, a devout member of a faith that is never made quite clear. "Who is the government to tell me I can't love more than one woman? The government doesn't know how much of me there is to go around!"
[Accept]


"This is nothing more than sexual deviants using religion as a pretext for perversion!" says Reverend Fleur Thiesen. "Marriage is one man, one woman, and death do we part. What's so hard to get? Anything else is a perversion, and must be banned."
[Accept]


"Multiple wives? Excellent!" says passer-by Freddy Gutenberg. "Presumably we will allow multiple husbands, as well. And gay marriages, of course. In fact, now is probably the time for the government to butt out of marriage altogether. Let people marry their cats, if they want."
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.

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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...and streakers swamp all public events in order to bare it all

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Op zondag 26 februari 2006 12:53 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Mijn Economy is imploded

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New Croutonia Decides: Illegal File-Sharing Flares

The Issue: A surprise raid conducted on ISPs over the last week in New Croutonia shows that more than 30% of all Internet data transfer in New Croutonia at one time or another is used by illegal file-shares to illegally distribute files, most notably songs.

The Debate
"What we need to do is hack their computers and format their hard drives," says Lars Hendrikson, recording industry representative. "People need to be taught to not mess with the law. This is theft, pure and simple. And they're not only halving our revenue to tune of billions of Credits, but you are also stealing a few hundredths of a Credit from the artist for every song they steal. THINK OF THE STARVING ARTISTS!"
[Accept]

"Yo, dude, like, don't be hatin' man," says teenager Faith Clinton. "We're like, going to change the whole structure of our society. Everything should be like, publicly available to, like, everybody, dude. Copyrights are so, like, uncool man and we need to get rid of them. That'd be totally radical, and cool as well."
[Accept]


"Yo, dang, blizzity blang, yo, this ain't, right, yo," says Klaus O'Bannon, famous rapper with three platinum albums. "Dang, yo, we dang need to copy-protect my dang CDs, yo. That dang playability life dang decreases, yo, but it's the only way to stop this, dang, yo."
[Accept]

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

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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Reclaim The Streets!
The Issue

Several major city streets were clogged with bicycles this morning, as the environmental group 'Two Wheels Good, Four Wheels Bad' staged a protest. Several hundred riders ambled through downtown streets, blissfully ignoring the torrent of abuse hurled at them by thousands of motorists running late for work.
The Debate

1. "People are sick of dirty, smelly automobiles," said protest organizer Thomas Thiesen. "They're choking the city, the environment--our lives! Cars must be banned!"

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

2. "The only thing people are sick of is long-haired idiots riding their bicycles at two miles an hour on major thoroughfares," says committed motorist Naki Steele. "People shouldn't be able to protest like this. The government needs to crack down on them."
[Accept]

3. The Automotive Manufacturers Association, meanwhile, has called for government support. "It's clear that we need to boost the level of automobile support in this country. This protest this morning is a clear indication of... um... anyway, we need more government funds."
[Accept]

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New Croutonia Decides: Southern New Croutonia Demands Semi-Autonomy

The Issue
Politicians from a distant and obscure part of New Croutonia have been calling for the government to split New Croutonia into various semi-autonomous regions, each with an elected council to govern their designated area.

The Debate
"The government is too centralised," complains rural villager, Naki Longfellow. "We get these big-city politicians making rulings that affect our way of life, when they have absolutely no idea what our way of life is! One of them even suggested that farmers should be banned from picking crops in case they disturbed the local wildlife! What we need are various councils to govern their own part of New Croutonia, giving us the chance to have our say on laws affecting our area. It'll bring politics to the people! Of course this will require the implementation of a council tax to fund it all, but if that's the cost of more political freedom, then so be it!"
[Accept]


"Councils? Are you mad?" gasps political commentator, Charles Broadside. "Most of the politicians we already have earn very large sums each year - and you want to employ even more?! We must not listen to the whims of some dangerous separatist movement; next they'll be wanting independence! I suggest we keep the government in one place where we can keep an eye on it and stop creating more jobs for over-paid politicians. Heck, why not trim off the ones we don't need while we're at it and give some leeway to the taxpayers? Anyway, if we allowed places like West New Croutonia to make decisions for themselves, they would soon be introducing laws allowing them to marry their cousins or something - you know what they're like..."
[Accept]


"These people are obviously power-hungry lunatics," whispers Roxanne Nagasawa, one of your innumerable advisors. "They're simply trying to loosen your grip on the nation! Let's just send anyone who opposes your absolute rule to the gallows and ban elections. We hardly need them when you always know what to do! There may be some protest, but we can just lower taxes and they'll be as happy as clams."
[Accept]

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

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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Op dinsdag 28 februari 2006 19:29 schreef wc-eend het volgende:
The Free Land of The Pussycats

Location: The East Pacific

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Op dinsdag 28 februari 2006 19:58 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Niks mis mee toch

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New Croutonia Decides: Supreme Court Nomination

The Issue
The death of 108 year old Supreme Court Justice Roger Mistletoe has created an opening on the bench. Below are the possible nominees.

The Debate
Akira Johnson, the Former CEO of New Croutonia Products, says "I have long sat by and watched our government vicously attack the big businesses in this country. The government has no right to control businesses and I will adopt that position in all of my judgements."
[Accept]


Reverend Roxanne Dredd is nominee #2. The Reverend says "I am sick and tired of the liberals in this country ruining our family values. Every day they assault our basic sense of decency. You must vote for me to keep our families safe. Think of the children!"
[Accept]


Gay Activist and former Senator Clint Barry is nominee #3. "Our people aren't happy, we need more freedom, we need more civil rights. We must keep the government out of the bedroom. We must respect peoples right to privacy and remember that personal relations are just that, personal."
[Accept]


Environmental Activist Freddy Utopia argues, "Our government has been constantly violating Mother Earth and her rights, all our politicians talk about are civil rights, civil rights this, civil rights that, blah blah blah, we aren't important, what is important is the Earth!"
[Accept]


The last nominee is the retired Five Star General May Washington. "We are ridiculed throughout the international community for our low quality weaponry, our police and military numbers are not sufficient. Our military must be protected from both constitutional and civilian oversight. They should be given money, and a free hand."
[Accept]


Finally, a tomato flies by your head flung by an angry protester. "We want to elect our own judges! This is a democracy! More power to the people! We don't want a lapdog! Separation of Powers! Get the government out of the judicial system!" He chucks another tomato at you before security escorts him out of your private office.
[Accept]

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

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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Op dinsdag 28 februari 2006 23:32 schreef Airelle het volgende:
Zoveel posities die je kunt innemen?!? Bij mij zijn het er meestal twee of drie.

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Op woensdag 1 maart 2006 00:01 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:

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Ja, maar dit bepaalt waarschijnlijk wat er in de eerste alinea van de beschrijving van je land staat, niet wat er in de derde alinea staat dat vrij snel weer verdwijnt, denk ik. Net als het verdelen van de jaarlijkse budgetten, krijg je ook meer keuzes dan 3.

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UN Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights:
Superb Economy:
Reasonable Political Freedoms:
Superb
Location: Fok

The Empire of Bahvianie is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning gnoe population. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whoever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 26%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.

Voting is voluntary. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Bahvianie's national animal is the gnoe and its currency is the gnoe.

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Op woensdag 1 maart 2006 00:05 schreef I.R.Baboon het volgende:
Oja, mijn verhaaltje:
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Freaky, want IeErEl ben ik helemaal niet zo extreem links.

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UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Average
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Below Average
Location: The North Pacific

The People's Republic of TransCyberia is a large, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 40 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The minute government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Commerce, and Defence. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 2%. A robust private sector is led by the Cheese Exports industry, followed by Pizza Delivery and Gambling.

Child labor has been outlawed, teenagers are sent to jail for being out too late, people caught mistreating TransCyberia's flag generally wind up in a great deal of pain, and a survey of the nation's rivers and children has shown that pesticide levels are at an all-time regional high. Crime is a major problem. TransCyberia's national animal is the Cyberat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the cyberion.

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Op woensdag 1 maart 2006 00:31 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Ik heb nooit het verschil tussen links en rechts begrepen (in de politiek).

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Op woensdag 1 maart 2006 09:51 schreef wc-eend het volgende:
Ik zit in fok.. met 2

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Op woensdag 1 maart 2006 15:23 schreef TerrorThijs het volgende:
Eindelijk weer eens posten op fok

The Kingdom of StupidHippies
"Waar een wil is ben ik weg"


UN Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights:
Superb Economy:
Very Strong Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Location: Fok
The Kingdom of StupidHippies is a tiny, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The small government juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Healthcare, and Social Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7%. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. StupidHippies's national animal is the boktor and its currency is the unit.

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The Confederacy of Abacadabra
"If You Don't Like It, Leave It!"

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Fair Political Freedoms: Very Good

The Confederacy of Abacadabra is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 267 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, the Environment, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 87%. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Gambling industry.

The government is spending millions on alternative clean-burning fuels, flash floods that dams could have controlled regularly ravage small towns in mountain valleys, government-run brothels can be found on every street corner, and sex changes are routinely performed at Abacadabra's hospitals. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Abacadabra's national animal is the wapperdewap, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the teuro.

Abacadabra is ranked 10,377th in the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.

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Op vrijdag 3 maart 2006 12:54 schreef wc-eend het volgende:
Waarom krijg ik geen nieuwe issue's? hoelang duurt dat?

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The Commonwealth of Velsh
"I am the people"

UN Category: Compulsory Consumerist State
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Outlawed

Location: Fok

The Commonwealth of Velsh is a very large, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 190 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 22%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Information Technology and Soda Sales.

Public loudspeakers constantly tell citizens they are "happy people", abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances, the government seizes all major gold finds, and the public are free to vote for whomever the government wants in office. Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Velsh's national animal is the Free People, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the We.

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The Kingdom of Stringbikini
"Bière?"

UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:Very Good
Economy:Good
Political Freedoms:Few
Location: Fok

The Kingdom of Stringbikini is a large, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, cynical population of 26 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized government devotes most of its attentions to Defence, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Law & Order receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 18%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving industries.

Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume, the nation's infamous boot camp is more brutal then most battlefields, and the study of medicine is popular throughout Stringbikini. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. Stringbikini's national animal is the penguin, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the eth.

Stringbikini is ranked 5th in the region and 34,665th in the world for Largest Mining Sector.

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Op vrijdag 3 maart 2006 16:31 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Wat houdt dat precies in?

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Wat is btw het voordeel om lid van de UN te zijn?

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Op vrijdag 3 maart 2006 16:54 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
28 landen al weer

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The Issue

The Police department is considering installing surveillance cameras in all major public areas, in an effort to crack down on crime.
The Debate

1. "This is a blatant invasion of the right to privacy!" says libertarian web site operator Abraham Barry. "Now I can't even go out in public any more without being watched? And you know this is just the beginning. Today there are cameras in city streets. Tomorrow they're peering through your bedroom window."
[Accept]

2. "Hey, I've got news for you," says Police media liaison Beth Broadside. "When you're out in public, PEOPLE CAN SEE YOU. These cameras will be extremely helpful in reducing the national crime rate. Frankly, I can't see what the fuss is about."
[Accept]

3. "This 'slippery slope' argument has got me thinking," says Police Minister Naki Frederickson. "You know, it would be a lot easier to fight crime if we watched people all the time. Not with cameras, of course. That's clearly an invasion of privacy. But how about a national database of our citizens, coupled with compulsory ID cards and barcoding? It would stop crime dead in its tracks."
[Accept]

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The People's Republic of TransCyberia is a very large, economically powerful nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 50 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

The minute government, or what there is of one, juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Commerce, and Defence. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 1%. A robust private sector is led by the Cheese Exports, Pizza Delivery, and Gambling industries.

Citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, anti-government web sites are springing up, the nation's first space rocket -- sponsored by Pepsi and shaped like an enormous soda bottle -- is being developed, and scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes. Crime is a problem. TransCyberia's national animal is the Cyberat, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the cyberion.

TransCyberia is ranked 2222nd in the region and 34,110th in the world for Most Rebellious Youth.

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New Croutonia Decides: When Wabbits Attack!

The Issue
After several reports of pet Wabbits violently attacking, injuring, and even killing citizens, there has been growing pressure from public safety activists for the government to take action.

The Debate
"These creatures are a danger to the public and must be destroyed!" says Miranda du Pont, representative of the Public Institution for Social Safety, Equality, and Direction. "I was attacked by one just on the way here and I nearly lost my life! They're a public menace. We must shoot and burn them!"
[Accept]


"Why punish the poor things?" asks animal-lover Beth Wu, covered in scars from previous encounters with Wabbits. "All they need is good hands to care and rehabilitate them. We need a government education programme to tame them and turn them into loveable pets. The one I'm holding right now shows that it can be done. They are all good, kind creatures deep d- argh!"
[Accept]


"I agree that we shouldn't kill them," says Buy Falopian, a famous lawyer. "But I don't think the owner should get away with breaking the law! This is clearly a case of 'intent to greviously harm' if I ever saw it. All citizens should be held accountable of their pet's actions as if they had done the act themselves. It's the only way to be fair - after all, they're just dumb animals."
[Accept]


"Who cares!?" screams Sue-Ann McAlpin as he sends out his pirate radio station broadcast. "Just repeal any laws preventing us from shooting the things when they attack and we'll be able to save ourselves without this stupid, authoritarian, overbearing government and legal system wasting our tax money!"
[Accept]

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

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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The Issue
Members of a new weird religious cult, called the Order of Violet, ask for the government to appease their mighty god by offering Her a sacrifice of the human variety.

The Debate
"What have we got to lose?" says religious freedoms advocate Jack Love. "Just cut up a few homeless folk - it appeases this group's bloodthirsty Goddess, gets rid of unsightly bums that drain welfare, and everybody goes home happy."
[Accept]


"We must go much further than a few beggars!" argues the overzealous High Member of the Order of Violet, Roger Wu. "You must pass a law that everyone’s first born child must be slaughtered, on live TV if possible. Think of the viewing figures!"
[Accept]


"You aren't going to listen to these whackjob Violetists, are you?" comments Max Jones while leading a prayer group. "Human sacrifices! Surely we're too civilized to permit such barbaric practices! These lunatic fringe groups should be outlawed, their leaders should be executed!"
[Accept]


"Who's being a lunatic?" retorts Jean-Paul Dredd of the The Boezelaar Humanitarian Society. "I agree that these practices ought to be outlawed, but instead of sinking to the same level of these fanatics and killing our fellow people, why not simply start a re-education program? Even the worst person can be rehabilitated into a useful member of society, with enough time, care, and lots and lots of funding!"
[Accept]

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Op maandag 6 maart 2006 12:07 schreef Airelle het volgende:
Jullie! Geef me eens een endorsement! Kan ik tenminste wat betekenen in de UN-conferenties voor jullie.

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Plague Of The Hybrids!
The Issue

Angry farmers have taken to the streets demanding the government to act after reported sightings of strange djuk-like dogs eating all the crops in fields.
The Debate

1. "This unholy union should never have taken place to begin with," comments Tobias Li, an angry farmer. "The djuk was never meant to mate with a dog! They eat my crops, they attack my livestock and they're breeding so quickly they're swamping the environment! We can't make a living like this! You've got to give us the funds and manpower to shoot anything that comes within a mile of our property and put an end to these freaks of nature! We must wipe these creatures out now or before you know it all we'll be eating is fish."
[Accept]

2. "We can't just destroy these creatures!" exclaimed Zeke Rubin, owner of Zazzizi's biggest safari park. "They may look ugly to you, but I think they're just beautiful. We need to study them and understand them; think of what we could learn! These wonderful beasts may be a little harmful to the environment, but think of the people who will flock to see them! It would be an educational experience! Think of the money!"
[Accept]

3. "We could always just kill off all the dogs," Konrad O'Bannon of the "Keep The Species Pure" foundation whispers to you in a conversation. "The djuk is one of the many things our country is famous for; any perversion of its image reflects upon us all! We can't have their image spoilt by these ugly abominations! Just get the police to go around and kill them all and we can rest easy knowing our countryside is safe!

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The highly moral and religious pressure group 'Cuckolds And Cuckqueans Anonymous' has lobbied for the criminalisation of adultery.
The Debate

1. "Whatever happened to the sanctity of marriage?" asks Calvin Fellow while wearing a T-shirt bearing the slogan 'Marriage is for life, not just for anniversaries'. "Whatever happened to lifelong companionship? Whatever happened to simple faithfulness because of love?! Adultery seems to be more of a hobby than anything these days! The government must impose the utmost punishments on those who commit this sin. A good old-fashioned stoning should sort it!"
[Accept]

2. "I don't agree with adultery either," says Beth McGuffin, a passer-by. "But, uh... stoning? You don't think that's a little extreme? If we find someone guilty of fornication we can just lock them up in jail. That way no-one gets killed and the sinners get justice. It's more expensive to the tax payers than a stoning of course, but I reckon it's worth it."
[Accept]

3. "With the greatest of respect, this is none of your business!" yells Gregory Wong who is rumoured to have had more than a thousand lovers and even more children. "The government has no right to go about trying to dictate the laws of love and romance! Marriages break down, people move on - is it really the government's place to make people stay put? You must recognise the fact that the law has no place within the bedroom!"

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Stop torturing Mother Earth!" yells outraged environmental extremist Randy Falopian. "Are we prepared to sacrifice our planet and our souls for the sake a few extra obozos? If we hope to live in harmony with the environment that nurtures and protects us, we must ban all industries that pollute our world. Let us return to the trees, my brothers!"

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The Emirate of Zazzizi is a very large, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 131 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."

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 Religion & Spirituality, Social Welfare, and Public Transport. The average income tax rate is 70%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Information Technology.

Bizarre-looking creatures called 'djukdogs' dominate wildlife preserves, heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste and avoid even more costly cleanup costs, adultery has been made a capital offence, and anti-environmentalist protesters are gunned down without mercy. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, despite the fact that it is difficult to make it through a day without breaking one of the country's many laws. Zazzizi's national animal is the djuk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the obozo.

Zazzizi is ranked 28th in the region and 95,274th in the world for Largest Gambling Industries.

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The Issue

National marijuana consumption has hit an all-time high, with alarming results, a new poll has found.
The Debate

1. "My factory's productivity is down ten percent since marijuana was decriminalized," complains employer Melbourne Bush. "And the number of thefts from the candy machine is off the scale. This so-called 'pot' needs to be banned in all public places. Let the junkies do what they want at home, but not in my workplace."
[Accept]

2. "Whoa, dude, no need to get, like, you know," says Free Your Mind campaigner Roxanne du Pont, from his parents' basement. "This is, like, a personal choice issue, you know. It's like... whoa, just back off what I want to do with my own body. Don't let the fascists win, man. There are some hot new eckies coming in soon, they should be legal too."
[Accept]

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Harry Potter Censorship Row
The Issue

The latest "Harry Potter" book to hit schools across Zazzizi has stirred up the greatest controversy yet.
The Debate

1. "I quite enjoyed the book, until I got to the part where Harry summons evil demons to do his bidding," says religious leader Peggy Longbottom. "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."
[Accept]

2. Teachers union President Johann Gutenberg 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 Christians."
[Accept]

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New Croutonia Decides: Minority Group Demands Language Recognition

The Issue
A group several thousands strong hailing from a remote, isolated corner of New Croutonia is staging a massive demonstration on the front steps of your capitol. They demand that their local dialect be recognized as an official language.

The Debate

Buffy McGuffin, your Minister of Culture, has nothing but disdain for the demonstrators. "The language of New Croutonia is as important to our national identity as our history is. A truly erudite individual uses perfect grammar and refuses to speak as those ruffians do." Your Finance Minister is quick to chime in as well, "If business is required to print every road sign, instruction manual, and fast-food wrapper in two languages, it would increase everybody's overhead. That means higher prices for the person in the street."
[This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.]

"Smarker, but ee's gone blongie 'round the clonger! Trandy in the blang warked a newtie on the Cheebers, quaff me a duggle if it's brine. Sorky, hang our trandy high!" says Larry Jefferson, speaking for the demonstrators, in an apparently rousing response that draws a cascade of cheers. After a few uncomfortable minutes with a professional translator, you find the speaker said, "I respectfully disagree with the Minister. Multilingualism has brought stability to richly-cultured nations such as Brancaland; indeed, I challenge you to provide a single counterexample. I encourage this government to adopt a policy of multilingualism throughout New Croutonia!"
[Accept]

Beth Rubin, a radical opposition member who seems to tag along to every demonstration she can find, has her own proposal. "The language barrier is keeping us all apart. What New Croutonia needs is a new identity defined by a new language that we can all agree on. That's unity without favoritism."
[Accept]

The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 1.

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The Issue
A group of 'concerned compatriots' (Citizens Raging Against the Police) have protested against the enormous numbers of policemen enforcing the law on their daily lives.

The Debate
"I'm constantly surrounded by over-zealous policemen!" deplores Bianca Dredd, a spokesman for the group. "Just last week I was arrested for letting my baby cry too loudly in public! This is ridiculous! The government needs to cut back the police force and let citizens get on with their lives without interference! If that means allowing muggers, thieves, burglars, pickpockets, murderers and all the rest to not have coppers breathing down the back of their necks constantly then so be it! This really is too much!"
[Accept]


"You can't listen to what they're saying!" gasps Police Chief Roxanne Jones, horrified. "These nuts would have us living in utter anarchy! If some robbers suddenly decide to break into a shop and steal everything, what's the owner going to do? What could anyone do without a well-funded police force? There has to be justice and law or we'd be nothing better than a bunch of savages. Stick to your guns, I say, and let me arrest these subversives - people need to be taught to show some respect!"
[Accept]

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Op donderdag 23 maart 2006 16:36 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Sommige issues hebben dat niet, dat is wel jammer ja

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Op donderdag 23 maart 2006 17:11 schreef remlof het volgende:

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als je echt niet kan kiezen kan je een issue toch "dismiss"en?

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Faduz Decides:

Violent Violetists Protest Artists
The Issue

Several musicians have recently produced songs in which "Violet" sings silly and offensive things, causing outcries of horror from the Order of Violet.
The Debate

1. "THIS IS BLASPHEMY!" shouts May Summers, Grand High Poobah of the Order of Violet. "Our holy scriptures specifically forbid any portrayal of our prophet's most holy voice. We cannot permit people to slander and mock our prophet and insult all of us. These people are simply doing this to see if we are extremists. Death to the blasphemers!"
[Accept]

2. Speaking anonymously and from hiding, one of the musicians says, "It was just meant to be a joke! I never thought that they'd take it so seriously. I just wanted to give them a little ribbing like I do the other major religions of Pastafarianism and Frisbeetarianism." Prudence Wong glances over their shoulder to see if anyone is watching, "Please don't try to figure out who I am. I'm scared for my safety. The government should protect my freedom to insult whomever I want. Freedom of speech should hold nothing sacred, not even God."
[Accept]

3. "Freedom of speech is important, but so is freedom of religion. Surely we can strike some sort of balance?" says Samuel Fellow, chief spokesperson for the FSOC (the Faduz Society of Compromisers). "Freedom of speech comes with a responsibility. People must avoid anything that insults another's religion, and if they aren't willing to do it themselves, the government must enforce it."
[Accept]

4. "His Holiness, the Grand High Poobah of Violet, has the right idea, but the wrong religion," says Roger Summers, the Prelate of Primary Public Relations for the fanatical organization Faduz's Concerned Citizens for Our God. "This nation needs an official religion, and not support the Godless heathens who worship the idolotrous Violet. Appoint me as your spiritual adviser an I'll ensure that all people worship God in the correct way."
[Accept]

5. "They've got it all wrong. Freedom of speech isn't the problem, religion is!" shouts Naki Barry, at a local AA (Atheists Anonymous) meeting. "If religion were outlawed, this problem would solve itself. Just send them in for medical treatment. After all, anyone who believes in some big invisible dude who can do anything is clearly nuts."
[Accept]

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Civil Rights:
Below Average
Economy:
Imploded
Political Freedoms:
Unheard Of

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Op zaterdag 25 maart 2006 17:01 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Hoezo is dat slecht voor je PF?

Mijn land is nu dit:
[..]

En ik sta 5e in de Fok!regio als land met het beste weer!

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UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights:Excellent
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Average

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

UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:Below Average
Economy:Weak
Political Freedoms: Unheard Of

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Op zaterdag 1 april 2006 16:33 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Check die site

Het heet nou NationDates (is inspired by the powe of love)

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Op zaterdag 1 april 2006 16:58 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Ik denk het wel

Met die roze achtergrond

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Mobile Maladies
The Issue

Recently, there has been increased commotion from your citizens about the possible health risks caused by using mobile phones.
The Debate

1. "Have you seen these statistics?!" yells anti-mobile lobbyist Faith Jefferson, gesturing towards a wiggly line on a clipboard. "Mobile phones now kill more people in this country than exploding cupboards, the ironing board, and Godzilla put together! And that's not including the number of people who die every year from car crashes caused by chit-chat while driving! These things fry your brain with microwaves while you speak! We must ban mobile phones now!"
[Accept]

2. "This is utter nonsense," argues Steffan Shiomi, CEO of Amber Phones, while nonchalantly slipping a wad of obozos into your pocket. "Mobile phones are totally harmless - I'll have you know that not one of our privately-funded studies has found the slightest bit of evidence to the contrary! Have you ever seen anyone drop dead in the street just because they were chatting on one of our new M/A models for sale now at low, low prices? No! It's just blatant scaremongering! I implore the government to dismiss these crackpots' complaints."
[Accept]

3. "I don't believe they're harmful either," says Anne-Marie Dredd, a teacher. "But it's obvious to everyone what a detrimental effect it has on our children! Everywhere I look, I'm seeing children as young as four tapping away at the blasted things! Do you know how many lessons I've had interrupted by the 'Crazy Djuk' ringtone? Do you know how many of my pupils think 'great' is spelled with a number? Too many! Only adults should be allowed to own and use mobile phones!"
[Accept]

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The Issue

Zazzizi's upcoming hosting of a major international beauty pageant has upset some citizens concerned about the message it puts across.
The Debate

1. "These beauty pageants are a disgrace to women everywhere!" shouts feminist campaigner, Violet Barry. "They objectify the female body and re-enforce negative stereotyping! They celebrate the appearance instead of the personality! What message is this sending out to our children? Do we want them to think shallowness and vanity are virtues? Ban beauty contests! We must focus the education of our progeny on ethics and equality or suffer the consequences!"
[Accept]

2. "I agree that the pageants should be banned," pontificates renowned moralist, the Ever So Slightly Reverend Calvin du Pont. "But purely in the name of moral decency! All those fashion stores that sponsor these contests make lots of money from this blasphemy and that is just plain wrong! These women wear revealing clothing that seek to entice and seduce young men. As such, we should go a step further, and institute a dress code! Long, plaid skirts for the girls, with necklines that never drop below the base of the neck! Only then will the women of our nation be cleansed of sin!"
[Accept]

3. "What in the name of all that's decent and good are you talking about?" exclaims Beth Wu, leader of the egalitarian civil rights movement 'Everyone Is Equal, Dammit'. "Obviously these pageants will always be sexist unless they're open to everyone. Admiring women only for their beauty is an insult to their intelligence and the beauty of men! It's dually sexist! Open up the pageant to both sexes!"
[Accept]

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Op zondag 9 april 2006 15:30 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Nee, iedereen heeft een eigen landje. Er is een regio die Fok! heet, en daar zitten alles Fok!kers
Dan moet je ff naar die regiopagina gaan en dan kan je daar op een link klikken zodat je land verhuist naar die regio.

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Op zondag 9 april 2006 15:46 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Saai landje heb je

De mijne: http://www.nationstates.net/zazzizi

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Zazzizi is ranked 2nd in the region and 35,148th in the world for Highest Police Ratios

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New Monis is ranked 5521st in the region and 105,113th in the world for Highest Police Ratios.

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Op zondag 9 april 2006 23:03 schreef reconnect het volgende:
wanneer komen er nieuwe issues dan? Gewoon wanneer het een nieuwe dag is? Dus na 12 uur ofzo?

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

UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights:Below Average
Economy:Imploded
Political Freedoms:Unheard Of

Location: Fok
Regional Influence: Envoy

The Emirate of Zazzizi is a huge, safe nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, cynical population of 269 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 Religion & Spirituality, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 90%, and even higher for the wealthy. 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.

Women who display their ankles are shunned by society, there have been reports of people marrying housepets, the words 'private' and 'enterprise' must never appear in the same sentence, and children have taken to using semaphore in light of the recent mobile phone ban. 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 djuk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the obozo.

Zazzizi is ranked 2nd in the region and 18,354th in the world for Most Corrupt Governments.

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The Republic of Arielas
"Be free be smart"

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:Very Good
Economy:Strong
Political Freedoms:Very Good

Location: the South Pacific

Regional Influence: Minnow

he Republic of Arielas is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working, 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 small government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Defence, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 11%. A healthy private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture, Furniture Restoration, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.

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New Croutonia Decides: Dangerously Cheesy


The Issue
The popular daily cartoon strip "Barry the Wabbit" has always been highly critical of the political system within New Croutonia, but in recent weeks the cartoon has depicted the main characters throwing melted cheese at unpopular politicians. Inspired by this, protestors armed with fondue sets stormed a government building, cheesing off several government officials.


The Debate
"It's just a bit of harmless fun!", says Zeke Utopia, creator of Barry the Wabbit, while spraying your advisors with melted cheddar. "If the government were doing a better job people wouldn't feel the need to throw cheese at them. We should be free to express our displeasure in any way we choose. Besides, my cartoon books are selling like hot cakes, and that's got to be good for the economy, right?"
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

"This has got to stop!" insists Jean-Paul Wong, head of the censorship board. "I spent 3 hours this morning scraping wensleydale out of my hair! Arrest these lunatics! The protestors and the people responsible for this vile cartoon, throw them all into jail!"
[Accept]

"Arrrrrgh!" screams lactose-intolerant Prudence Fellow, a member of the public safety board, as incoming rounds of mature gouda smash the windows and claim the suits of several nearby advisors. "As I've been saying for many years now, cheese is a dangerous weapon in the wrong hands and should be outlawed. Ban all cheese now, and enforce it!"
[Accept]


The Government Position
The government has indicated its intention to follow the recommendations of Option 1.

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

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The Issue

It's time for the government to allocate spending for the coming year, and as always, special interest groups are keen to have their say.
The Debate

1. "The state of the education system is, in many areas, simply frightful," says Teachers Union leader Freddy Utopia. "And even where we are doing well, we could do better. I appeal to the authorities for a substantial boost in funding. Remember, the children are our future."
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2. "We won't have a future unless we improve police numbers and rebuild the military," says General Al Silk. "Oh, it's all well and good to have your fancy education and your nice cars, until some tinpot dictatorship decides to invade. And don't pretend like there aren't any of them in our region. Our number one priority has to be security."
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3. "Education is nice, but Health and Social Welfare are more important," says celebrity social worker Pete Steele. "This is where the people who really need government help are: the marginalized of our society. If we don't help them, what kind of a nation are we?"
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4. "Hey, I've got a crazy idea," says noted libertarian and bird-watcher Buy Christmas. "How about the government stops taking so much tax from people? Give us a tax cut and we'll buy the things we need ourselves. People need to be weaned off the government teat!"
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Op zaterdag 15 april 2006 15:21 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Moeilijk

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Op zaterdag 15 april 2006 15:58 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Wat houdt dat precies in dan? Geen belasting meer en dan?

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UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Thriving
Political Freedoms: Very Good

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The Republic of Arielas is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 8 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

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Op zaterdag 15 april 2006 19:59 schreef Tomhoog het volgende:

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Arielas is ranked 28th in the region and 86,399th in the world for Most Comprehensive Public Healthcare.

Comprehensive ?
Thriving ?
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The Emirate of Zazzizi is a huge, devout nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, cynical population of 312 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 Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Education. The average income tax rate is 93%, and even higher for the wealthy. 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.

Smoking is banned in public areas, the government snoops on private internet connections, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate, and schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students. 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 djuk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the obozo.

Zazzizi is ranked 25th in the region and 89,875th in the world for Most Cultured.

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The Issue
The Batter Up! Baseball League has begun to grow in popularity and is now seeking government support in establishing teams and stadiums throughout the nation.

The Debate
"Holy cow, is this gonna be great!" hollers BUBL President and sports nut Melbourne Licorish, wearing a fashionable giant foam finger on his right hand. "Baseball is just what Zazzizi needs right now! Think about it: soda, popcorn, hot dogs... oh, and I'm sure the economy will benefit somehow, too! All we need is the government funding to build stadiums and teams, and we'll be on every TV and in every city in the country!"
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"You're going to spend the taxpayer's money on WHAT?" counters Minister of Finance Johann Licorish, from a newly furnished office. "I mean, I love playing a good game of baseball every now and then, but does the government really need to go around supporting this? The only people that are going to benefit are a bunch of fat-cat burger vendors and bored hicks with nothing better to do on Sunday afternoon! We need to stop spending so much money on these ridiculous games and get back to what's really important: running the business of the country."
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Zazzizi is ranked 1st in the region and 689th in the world for Most Income Equality.

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Op donderdag 20 april 2006 12:24 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Hmmmm....wat zal ik doen?
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Op donderdag 20 april 2006 12:58 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Ja

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Op donderdag 20 april 2006 12:50 schreef Sebasser het volgende:
Hmm,
ik bezit nu Knaxworst...
maar het enige wat kan is issues krijgen en daar een stem op uitbrengen en je land zien veranderen ?

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Op donderdag 20 april 2006 14:23 schreef OpenDeur het volgende:

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Je kan er helemaal een dolle boel van maken door lid te worden van de UN.

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Op donderdag 20 april 2006 14:35 schreef Sebasser het volgende:

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dat ben ik al vanaf het begin

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Op donderdag 20 april 2006 14:38 schreef OpenDeur het volgende:

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Twice the fun.

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Op donderdag 20 april 2006 14:41 schreef Sebasser het volgende:

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wat is er zoveel extra's aan dan ?
het enige wat gebeurd is dat als er een voorstel door de UN is goedgekeurd dat het mijn land ook beinvloed...

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elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume

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Euthanasia is legal, the capital of Arielas has burned to the ground and caused riots throughout the country, government-run screening operations remove embryos with severe genetic disorders, and people are moving into treehouses in record numbers. Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Arielas's national animal is the dragon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the sprass.

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Schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students, there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt, army rations are served on silver platters, and the nation is experiencing a severe shortage of sporting events. 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.

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Op woensdag 26 april 2006 16:02 schreef MutedFaith het volgende:
ik heb de grootste "basket weaving sector" van de gehele fok-regio!

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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."
[Accept]


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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Op vrijdag 30 juni 2006 01:01 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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