NationStates - Deel 2

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Op vrijdag 30 juni 2006 10:31 schreef Aurelianus het volgende:

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Als ik zo kijk naar het soort staat wat je hebt ontwikkeld vermoed ik dat je voor de eerste optie bent gegaan.

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Op vrijdag 30 juni 2006 10:42 schreef Aurelianus het volgende:

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Niet slecht. Hoe krijg je het voor elkaar?
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Oh kijk, daar hebben we het al.

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Op vrijdag 30 juni 2006 11:11 schreef Aurelianus het volgende:

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Vergeet niet om je bij de Fok!-regio aan te melden.

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The Emirate of Zazzizi is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, cynical population of 742 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 Law & Order. 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.

People who are terrified of needles are torn between their phobia and free health care, phone taps are frequently carried out by the police, teenagers are sent to jail for being out too late, and a vast monorail network carries people all over the country. 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 2nd in the region and 10,500th in the world for Most Comprehensive Public Healthcare.

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The People's Republic of Elmario is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. 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 government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 28%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Retail.

Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Elmario's national animal is the lion and its currency is the florijn.

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The Republic of Koffemania is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The tiny government juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Law & Order, and Defence. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 2%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Basket Weaving, Furniture Restoration, and Trout Farming industries.

Crime is a serious problem. Koffemania's national animal is the pinguin and its currency is the gulden.

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Op zondag 2 juli 2006 23:04 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Eh, regio Fok! is overgenomen door buitenstaanders!

Bende nations verhuizen naar onze regio, bende van 6 nations kiest met 5 endorsements een van hen als UN Delegate (we hebben ook geen stichter meer, dus vrij spel). Ben benieuwd of die vreemdeling onze nations uit Fok! gaan schoppen/bannen. De vreemde UN Delegate is qua power een 'minnow', dus kan degenen die er al langer zitten niet uittrappen.

Wat wij Fok!kers in die regio kunnen doen: kies massaal 1 originele Fok!nation (bijvoorbeeld: New Croutonia). Als die meer dan 5 endorsements krijgt, probeert ie die invallers te bannen.

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FOK FALLS TO DEN

The notorious raiding troops of DEN showed the world their skill with a clean, swift take over of Fok.
With no fenda resistance Meri was endorsed and became delegate without a hitch as DEN proved why they cannot be stopped in Nation States no matter what the international community may think.
With more raids promised to come DEN is sending out a clear message it cannot and will not be stopped in it's tracks.

History will record The DEN as the most notorious, well-organized and disciplined raider army ever to grace the battlefield, founded on the 27th of February 2004.

DEN, because we can.

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Op zondag 2 juli 2006 23:18 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Als je lid bent van de UN, kan je iemand die ook lid is van de UN in dezelfde region een endorsement geven, dan kies je samen met anderen diegene om als UN-delegate te fungeren. Ook kan je regionale UN-delegate nations bannen uit de regio.

Zo kan je ook samen met een heleboel nations van de ene regio naar de andere verhuizen, een van hen endorsen en de refio in feite overnemen.

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Your nation was ejected from Fok by What We All Need. It has been relocated to the Rejected Realms.

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Hi there Koffemania, I can see that you've been ejected. Now I don't care what for, that's not what this is about. I am here to offer you friendship, and a new home. UNFR, its a region that welcomes all comers as long as they follow the rules.

We need new members of all kinds, to help us rebuild the region.

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Op maandag 3 juli 2006 11:54 schreef IedeK. het volgende:
WTF!

Ik zit in één keer in een andere regio:
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Toen kreeg ik dit berichtje:
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Op maandag 3 juli 2006 11:57 schreef Croupouque het volgende:
Shit, ze hebben mijn 'Croupouqistan' zonder mijn medeweten gewist.

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Where's The Love Gone?

The Issue
Last night the respected tabloid TV show "60 Minutes" ran a report on Koffemania's rising divorce rate. What is happening to the nuclear family?

The Debate
"There's a simple solution," says Pastor Felix, of the Catholic Church. "Divorce should be illegal. 'For better or worse,' anyone remember how that goes? We should return to the good old days, when you got married for life and stuck by your partner no matter how much of a drunken, abusive, adulterating disappointment they turned out to be."
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John Black, author of the hit book, 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Some Whole Other Place,' has a simpler solution. "If couples would just call each other 'darling' once in a while, there would be far fewer relationship breakdowns. A little affection is all it takes. So the government should make it mandatory: call your spouse 'darling' at least once a day, or face a fine."
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"There's a simple way to boost the marriage rate," says gay rights activist Calvin Nagasawa. "Abolish those arcane laws that discriminate against same-sex marriages. It's obscene to treat people differently because of their sexual preference. Besides, everyone knows gay relationships are more stable than straight ones."
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The Government Position
The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue

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Op maandag 3 juli 2006 11:57 schreef Croupouque het volgende:
Shit, ze hebben mijn 'Croupouqistan' zonder mijn medeweten gewist.

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Op maandag 3 juli 2006 11:59 schreef remlof het volgende:

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Dat gebeurd als je je land twee weken laat verslonzen

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Raise Duel Standards, Say Fencers
Government Acts
The Issue

A number of well-dressed gentlemen wearing a varied assortment of swords is insisting that they be allowed to settle their private disputes on the field of honourable battle.
The Debate

1. "We must be permitted our inherent right to defend our honour through feats of arms!" exclaims Hope Mistletoe, a bewigged aristocrat sporting a particularly flamboyant swept-hilt rapier. "The right to duel is one found throughout history for the honourable settling of disputes and I must insist that my right to fight be recognised! The world would be so much better - and cheaper too - if conflicts of interest were sorted through trial by combat instead of trial by jury."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

2. "Swords? Heavens, what dreadful things. All sharp and pointy - quite dangerous, you know," says Alexei Jong-Il, an ardent pacifist. "Duelling ought to be banned! The best way to settle these kind of arguments are through trials, we all know that. If we go ahead with what these duelling nutters want then innocent people will die! It will be a sad day when people value money more than justice. Apart from lawyers, obviously."
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Op maandag 3 juli 2006 11:54 schreef remlof het volgende:

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Ok, dus ik begrijp uit de telegrammen die ik nu krijg dat we New Croutonia weer moeten endorsen als UN Delegate voor Fok.

*Faduz endorses New Croutonia as Fok UN delegate

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Most Recent Government Activity: 15 hours ago

[Add New Croutonia to your Dossier]

United Nations Status

Endorsements Received: 7 (MutedPhaith, OpenDoor, Walduria, Elmario, Faduz, Koffemania, Kalgizia)

Want to wire a telegram to New Croutonia?

To: New Croutonia From: Zazzizi

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Op maandag 3 juli 2006 15:42 schreef Aurelianus het volgende:

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Hm.

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Op maandag 3 juli 2006 15:02 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Liever niet, dan gaan anderen bepalen wat er in mn landje gebeurt en daar heb ik geen zin in

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Op dinsdag 4 juli 2006 09:17 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Laatste update:

What We All Need (DEN): 7 vs New Croutonia (Fok!): 5 endorsements

Er zijn niet veel Fok!kers meer die lid zijn van de UN, diegenen die over blijven zijn inactief.

Ik heb daarom ook endorsements gegeven aan degenen die mij ge-endorsed hebben. Hopelijk groeit zo de regionale kracht van ons verbond. Maar we hebben meer originele Fok!nations nodig die lid worden van de UN, liefst die al in de regio zitten, want die gaylords van DEN schoppen iedereen die de regio in wilt komen uit.

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Op dinsdag 4 juli 2006 23:20 schreef Whizzkith het volgende:
Nou, krijgen we de regio ooit nog terug?

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Op woensdag 5 juli 2006 10:07 schreef Rayyvin het volgende:
Heb me ook aangemeld en zit bij regio Fok.

The Holy Empire of The God and Me is a tiny, devout nation, remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The large, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 23%. A substantial private sector is led by the Basket Weaving industry, followed by Cheese Exports and Trout Farming.

Crime is a problem. The God and Me's national animal is the grasshopper, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the pon.

Zit ook bij UN.

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Op woensdag 5 juli 2006 14:53 schreef IedeK. het volgende:
En wil je dan:
-The People's Republic of Elmario
-The People's Republic of Grunnn
-The Republic of Koffemania

unbannen?

Dan kunnen wij je nog drie endorsements geven waardoor het weer moeilijker is voor DEN om de macht weer terug te grijpen

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Op woensdag 5 juli 2006 15:30 schreef Dreadknight het volgende:
Je kunt dus meer dan 1 endorsement geven?

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Op woensdag 5 juli 2006 19:31 schreef Whizzkith het volgende:
7-7

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Regional Influence: Negotiator

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Gunman Kills Three
The Issue

Tragedy struck Zazzizi today, as a gunman killed three people in a suburban shooting rampage. The community is united in grief, but divided in opinion as to what should be done.
The Debate

1. The strongest voices demand tighter gun controls. "The only way to prevent further atrocities is to take the guns out of the hands of the murderers," says anti-gun campaigner Clint Utopia. "There's no justification for them in today's society. We need tighter regulations on who can hold guns, so only our police and military have them."
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2. "That's not all we need," says radical left-wing activist Peggy Fellow. "The government should ban all guns outright--even in the police force. This is an opportunity to make Zazzizi a totally gun-free state."
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3. "Guns don't kill people, people kill people," says NRA head honcho Larry Rifkin. "If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. Is that what we want? Think, people. The answer isn't to ban guns. It's to crack down on those Hollywood movies and computer games that glamorize violence. They're the real criminals."

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Op donderdag 6 juli 2006 09:14 schreef Rayyvin het volgende:
Ben uit de regio getrapt door die parasiet van een What we all need.

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Op donderdag 6 juli 2006 10:12 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Regio Polska is bevrijd van den door Zurich. Alleen heeft de nieuwe delegate het nog niet door geloof ik.

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Op donderdag 6 juli 2006 02:34 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Nogal.

Mij rest nog een vraag van of we nadat we bevrijd zijn een password gaan invoeren voor het joinen van regio Fok of niet. Zo kunnen we invasies enigszins voorkomen, maar het beperkt als groot nadeel het vrije verhuizingsverkeer. Wat denken jullie ervan?

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The Serene Republic of SwissPeace
Received: 5 hours ago

Dear Faduz:

This is General SwissPeace of the Zurich Armed Forces.

I'd like to request that you endorse all native UN nations in Fok so that your power influence grows faster than the terrorists' that has occupied your region.

To find out who is a native nation, just look at New Croutonia's endorsements.

Thank you,

Gen. SwissPeace

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houses and businesses are bulldozed to make way for ever-expanding cemetaries, and senior citizens are often found slaving away in factories

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Op vrijdag 7 juli 2006 12:36 schreef zakjapannertje het volgende:
http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?region=fok

OMG

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Op zaterdag 8 juli 2006 03:43 schreef Croupouque het volgende:
Kun je ook gewoon iedere dag je issues blijven behandelen, zonder dat je lastig gevallen wordt door anderen en je bij allerlei federaties moet aansluiten? Ik snap daar namelijk geen hout van. Niet dat ik me er in verdiept heb overigens, maar mijn pasgeboren staatje heeft rust nodig.( http://www.nationstates.net/croupeloupe )

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Op zaterdag 8 juli 2006 03:53 schreef Plastic_Power het volgende:

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OMG, we hebben precies dezelfde vlag gekozen
http://www.nationstates.net/mark_it_zero

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Op zaterdag 8 juli 2006 03:54 schreef Croupouque het volgende:

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Hij is dan ook prachtig, vind je niet? Maar ik ga er binnenkort zelf eentje maken.

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Op zaterdag 8 juli 2006 11:00 schreef ElmarO het volgende:
The People's Republic of Elmario is nog steeds gebanned.

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Op zaterdag 8 juli 2006 12:12 schreef IedeK. het volgende:
The Republic of Koffemania is ook nog gebanned.

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Hail SwissPeace, hail Zurich!

On behalf of the entire region of Fok's native lands I would like to sincerely thank you and your fellow Zurich Armed Forces in helping to liberate our beloved region. It was a tough fight, but with our combined militairy, political and psychologial might, those fools of den did not know how fast they could retreat.

Already, our UN nations have endorsed eachother in rapid succession and that will allow us some breathing time to recover our power before some other invasion force plans to make the same mistake as den.

Lastly, I am going to consult the nations of Fok if we like to ally ourselves to Zurich. Though we play this for mindless fun, it might add some spice in our gameplay helping liberating other regions in need.

You will hear from us soon.

Best regards,
New Croutonia, UN Delegate of region Fok

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The Most Serene Republic of Nginia
"Do what thou wilst."

Location: Fok

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Most Serene Republic of Nginia is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate population of 5 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The enormous, liberal government is effectively ruled by the Department of Religion & Spirituality, with areas such as Defence and Law & Order receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 30%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.

Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Nginia's national animal is the chameleon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the ngine.

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Op zondag 9 juli 2006 09:56 schreef IedeK. het volgende:
Volgens mij is:
The Holy Empire of The God and Me

ook nog gebanned.
Hij zit nu nog in FokRegion en ik weet niet wie dat hier op het forum is
Ik heb ook even iedereen een endorsememt gegeven

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Op zondag 9 juli 2006 00:31 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Laten we eerst hun antwoord afwachten.

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Op zondag 9 juli 2006 10:58 schreef IedeK. het volgende:
Dat ben ik niet hoor
Ik ben Koffemania
Maar kun jij zien of The Holy Empire of The God and Me nog gebanned is?

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The Most Serene Republic of The Misplaced is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 67%, 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 Woodchip Exports.

Crime is totally unknown. The Misplaced's national animal is the rat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the paper coin.

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Op maandag 10 juli 2006 10:56 schreef maniack28 het volgende:

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Heerlijk... zo'n eigen land

edit - zit nu ook bij Fok! wat kan ik doen om te helpen tegen indringers?

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The Emirate of Zazzizi is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, cynical population of 803 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 Law & Order. 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.

A ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect, every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government, guns are banned, and ethnic minorities are often refused admission to some of the nation's best schools. 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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Get Efficient, Private Sector Tells Nature
The Issue

A group of prominent business identities has proposed privatizing Zazzizi's beaches.
The Debate

1. "Have you been to the beach lately? It's disgusting," says company spokesperson Faith Falopian. "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 Zazzizi's beaches will be the talk of the region! And a nice little earner, too."
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2. "Whoa, whoa, we're privatizing beaches now?" says local campaigner Faith Gutenberg. "These are public spaces! All Zazzizi'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."
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The Issue
The latest "Harry Potter" book to hit schools across Koffemania has stirred up the greatest controversy yet.

The Debate
"I quite enjoyed the book, until I got to the part where Harry summons evil demons to do his bidding," says religious leader Clint Dredd. "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."
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Teachers union President Buy Rifkin 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."
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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 vrijdag 14 juli 2006 05:33 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:


Hoe hebt je dat gedaan?
Ik zit te twijfelen.....ik wil of dat eiland oder New Croutonia, of dat eiland rechts van je land

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 01:45 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Heb een kaart gemaakt van de regio, omslaat een heel planeet.

Kies zelf een plekje voor je nation, verzin de naam van jouw hoofdstad en laat het hier even weten, dan voeg ik de naam van jouw land toe.

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 14:23 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Hier is de update, heb de zeëen een naam gegeven (suggesties welkom), de lelijke zuidpool gefixed en de landen en hoofdsteden zijn ingevuld. Degenen die nog geen naam voor hun hoofdstad hebben verzonnen, heb ik tijdelijk met 'City' ingevuld.

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 15:12 schreef IedeK. het volgende:
Misschien kun je een eilandje maken met DEN-Prison ofzo

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Cutting Off Sex Offenders?
The Issue

After the capture and trial of notorious rapist Henry Taiden, who was convicted of the rape of over 50 women in the past two years a debate has emerged on how he should be punished.
The Debate

1. "That psychopath should be castrated!" cries rape victim Gregory McGuffin, "The agony he put me through must be punished with a means that will ensure that no human being will ever go through what I did! If castration is used more often in these cases you will see rape drop to nothing!"
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2. "I understand that this is a terrible time for the poor victims in this case," says defense attorney Roger Winters, "However, the answer is not to revert back to the dark ages. Instead, we should focus on rehabilitation of all criminals in our prison system."
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3. "Everyone knows re-education is a waste of money, we shouldn't go soft on these crooks!" says CEO Jean-Paul Rifkin of the People Trading Corporation. "Simply place all rapists and criminals in Zazzizi into forced labor under the management of our company to serve out their sentences. When we're through with them, they won't even think of jaywalking, much less harming another person. We get cheap labor, and these crooks get put straight. Everybody benefits... well, except the crooks."
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The Issue

Big business, fed up with over-regulation in Zazzizi, are heading offshore in ever-increasing numbers.
The Debate

1. "Good riddance!" says noted environmentalist Chastity Johnson. "Sniff that air! It's never been so clean! At last, our society is freeing itself from the consumer death-trap! I say it's time to take the final step and outlaw capitalism once and for all!"
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2. "This is a catastrophe waiting to happen," says the Chamber of Commerce. "Think of the consequences! Without big business, where do the jobs come from? Where do we get our medicine? Our cars? Our latest fashions? There are dozens of useless regulations the government could abolish today to make life easier for commerce, and it's high time they did."
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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 20:49 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Ik weet niet hoe groot mijn land op die kaart is, maar er moeten wel 827 miljoen mensen op passen

Geinig idee Fila, maar ik weet niet in hoeverre dat te realiseren valt?
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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 20:53 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Waar gaat ditover? Revolutie?

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 21:22 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Die 2 opties zijn allebij evfen erg dan
- regels verminderen ---> meer vrijheid
of
- mindere economie omdat bedrijven wegvluchten.

Ik zie trouwens net dat er een NationStates 2 aan zit te komen, dat wordt pay to play
En je kan zelf Issues invoeren!

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 14:23 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Hier is de update, heb de zeëen een naam gegeven (suggesties welkom), de lelijke zuidpool gefixed en de landen en hoofdsteden zijn ingevuld. Degenen die nog geen naam voor hun hoofdstad hebben verzonnen, heb ik tijdelijk met 'City' ingevuld.

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 21:22 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Die 2 opties zijn allebij evfen erg dan
- regels verminderen ---> meer vrijheid
of
- mindere economie omdat bedrijven wegvluchten.

Ik zie trouwens net dat er een NationStates 2 aan zit te komen, dat wordt pay to play
En je kan zelf Issues invoeren!

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 23:59 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
Als je meer dan 500 miljoen inwoners hebt, dan kan je zelf issues verzinnen en indienen via de Issues scherm. Ook kan je de voorvoegsels voor je land veranderen in de Settings.

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Op zaterdag 15 juli 2006 13:22 schreef Aurelianus het volgende:

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Kun je Kalgizia er nog bijproppen? Linksonder OpenDoor bijvoorbeeld, op dat rechthoekige eiland. Hoofdstad: Kalgoz. Rura Pwn Island ist überigens toll.

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Op vrijdag 14 juli 2006 20:49 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Ik weet niet hoe groot mijn land op die kaart is, maar er moeten wel 827 miljoen mensen op passen

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834 million

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Op zaterdag 15 juli 2006 20:25 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Van 'Negotiator' is m'n landje naar 'Auxiliary' gegaan kwa Regional Influence..... is dat meer of minder onvloed? Er was toch ergens zo'n lijstje?

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Op zaterdag 15 juli 2006 22:01 schreef MutedFaith het volgende:
Doe mij maar het verticale middelste stukje van de F.. Uiterst links dus...

Land: MutedPhaith
Hoofdstad: Silent Hope

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Op zaterdag 15 juli 2006 20:34 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Jammer, ik wil een supermacht worden

Heb net een nieuwe vlag gemaakt:
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Op zondag 16 juli 2006 01:34 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
MutedPhaith en Vercioty toegevoegd!

Heb Silent Hope vlak naast de kratervormige berg gezet, vond het wel toepasselijk.

En Piratenland Vercioty heeft een vervaarlijke kaap.


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Op zondag 16 juli 2006 01:34 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
MutedPhaith en Vercioty toegevoegd!

Heb Silent Hope vlak naast de kratervormige berg gezet, vond het wel toepasselijk.

En Piratenland Vercioty heeft een vervaarlijke kaap.

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Op zondag 16 juli 2006 01:34 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
MutedPhaith en Vercioty toegevoegd!

Heb Silent Hope vlak naast de kratervormige berg gezet, vond het wel toepasselijk.

En Piratenland Vercioty heeft een vervaarlijke kaap.


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Dear New Croutonia:

I'm glad to see the region of Fok thriving. 11 solid endorsements, that's an all-time high.

We on the other hand, have been battling other DEN victims. Let me know if you're capable of providing assistance.

Maybe create a Fok Army consisting of 4 or 5 UN members. I'd make things more fun too if you're able to join us in liberations once in awhile.

Sincerely,

Gen. SwissPeace
Zurich's Secretary of Defense

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Op zondag 16 juli 2006 01:51 schreef remlof het volgende:

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Goed bezig Dr_Crouton!
Hmm als ik de kaart zo bekijk denk ik niet dat iemand er bezwaar tegen heeft als ik mijn kernproeven in het kale gebied ten westen van Faduz hou?

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Op zondag 16 juli 2006 16:56 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
SwissPeace van Zurich heeft een telegram gestuurd:
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Okee, kunnen we een leger van 4 of 5 UN members naar elders sturen om andere regio's in nood te helpen? Of zullen we, zodra de UN Delegate van Fok naar een stuk 5 endorsements inzakt weer opnieuw prooi worden voor invallers? Wat denken jullie?

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Op zondag 16 juli 2006 16:56 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:
SwissPeace van Zurich heeft een telegram gestuurd:
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Okee, kunnen we een leger van 4 of 5 UN members naar elders sturen om andere regio's in nood te helpen? Of zullen we, zodra de UN Delegate van Fok naar een stuk 5 endorsements inzakt weer opnieuw prooi worden voor invallers? Wat denken jullie?

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Op maandag 17 juli 2006 17:44 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Doe er eens wat tekeningetjes bij walvissen enzo, voor de leuk
En mss nog een schatkaartachtig iets, rood kruisje ofzo. Of een speciaal terrein waar millitaire oefeningen worden gehouden.

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Op maandag 17 juli 2006 18:06 schreef maniack28 het volgende:
Wat kan ik eigenlijk nog meer doen, behalve Issues behandelen

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En is je hoofdstad fictief of zit die ook ingame?

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The Issue

After claims of two-headed homos being seen near the numerous landfills of Zazzizi, there have been calls for the government to act.
The Debate

1. "Look at that thing!" wails famous environmentalist Tobias Jefferson, pointing at one of Zazzizi's largest dumps. "It's an eyesore, a pollutant, and a damn disgrace! What we need to do is get everyone recycling their waste! What we have left we can shoot into space in specially-made space shuttles and we'll never have to think about it again! Sure it'll be expensive, but considering the benefits to the great outdoors, I think we should consider it."
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2. "Ah, the expense!" moans Max Bush, government economist. "Do you have any idea what that would cost?! A much better way of dealing with this waste is to burn it and use the energy it produces to power Zazzizi's big cities. There may be a few side-effects on the environment, but with all the cheap power coming in who would care?"
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3. "Oh come now," says Colin Mistletoe, a nearby suburbanite. "There's no need to bring all the pollution into the cities! These dumps can get a whole lot bigger you know. Just keep piling the rubbish on and we can use them as tourist attractions or something. People will flock to see how high they can climb our artificial mountains! If we run out of space, just knock down a few forests. No one will notice."
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4. "You're all missing the real solution," argues Falala Mombota, president of the 'Zazzizi First!' society. "Why should we bother building landfills at all? I'm sure that there are plenty of less-fortunate countries out there who would be more than happy to take our litter in return for some cash."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

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The Emirate of Zazzizi is a huge, devout nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, cynical population of 846 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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The BRRRRRR BRRRRRR of Eend is a massive, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 1.521 billion live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

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Buy A Better Baby?
The Issue

A top fertility clinic has recently announced a new service allowing parents to create so-called 'designer babies'.
The Debate

1. "Embryo selection isn't really genetic engineering in the technical sense," explains Dr. Freddy Hamilton, owner of the Babies-2-Go Clinic. "It's more like being able to have a dozen abortions per month until you get the foetus you desire. I can't really see what's wrong with parents who can afford it being able to eliminate foetuses with undesirable genetic traits - like stupidity."
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2. "Thou shalt pay for thy sins!" screams Prudence Clinton, waving a crucifix. "This is just meddling with the sanctity of life. If these children are to be born with horrible defects then it's God's will and who are we to question it? This technology must be banned at once!"
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3. "This technology shows promise," muses Aaron McGuffin, minister of health. "But we can't trust the private sector with the future of our nation's children. We must place it under strict government regulation, so that we only screen out embryos with serious genetic conditions."
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4. "This has got me thinkin'," says General George W. Christmas, thumbing through a big folder marked 'X'. "If this technology lets us reduce genetic defects, then couldn't it work the other way? We could create ourselves an army of genetically superior soldiers! With our army of Super Soldiers, no nation would dare stand in our way!"
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Private Lab Holds Zazzizi's Sick To Ransom
The Issue

Scientists at a private medical research laboratory have announced that they have produced a drug which will combat Zazzizi's most notorious malady - Spon Plague.
The Debate

1. "This pill is the only known and unknown cure for the Spon Plague!" proclaims Professor Naki Hanover, the inventor of the cure. "But if we are to go ahead with the production of this drug, we must get some government support. We're set to make a fortune from this drug - the money we earn will help us develop even more cures for other as-yet untreatable diseases. Some people won't be able to afford it of course, but hard cheese on them: they should have got a paying job while they were still capable."
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2. "That's a disgraceful way to think!" says equal rights activist, Steffan Hamilton. "So the people who need the most help shouldn't get any? I propose that the government subsidises the production of all drugs so everyone can benefit from them, rich or not! That way the money-hungry corporations won't profit from the suffering of the masses. Of course there will be the matter of a small tax rise to fund it - but what's that when lives will be saved?"
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3. "I can't believe what I'm hearing," deplores well-respected religious leader, Abraham Gutenberg. "If God didn't want people to have this disease he wouldn't have created it in the first place. This is completely against the will of God and if the government allows this drug to go on sale we will all be doomed to an afterlife in a dark and fiery place! Now let's end this madness and abolish the production of pharmaceuticals and drugs altogether!"
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Op donderdag 20 juli 2006 20:27 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Waar gaat dit nou weer over?

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Op donderdag 20 juli 2006 20:27 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Waar gaat dit nou weer over?

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Op maandag 24 juli 2006 11:59 schreef BobRooney het volgende:
Ik ben naar FOK toe gegaan, en weer weggekicked. Waarom was dat?

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Op maandag 24 juli 2006 15:15 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:

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Que? Ik ben nog steeds UN Delegate, maar heb niemand meer gekickt sinds weken...

Wat is de naam van jouw land? Ik kijk vanavond wel in de lijst van gebande landen.

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Op zaterdag 22 juli 2006 14:36 schreef Burbo het volgende:

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Dismiss

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Op zaterdag 22 juli 2006 14:00 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Ik heb ook optie 2 gekozen. Ben nu Diplomat kwa Regional Influence...het gaat steeds verder omlaag

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Ornery Overcrowding Problem
The Issue

A survey recently released by the Zazzizi Housing Authority indicates that the country's burgeoning population is rapidly leading to a housing crisis as families find themselves crammed into increasingly cramped living spaces.
The Debate

1. "What we need are more high rises, whether low-cost or fancy condos," says demographic expert Buy Hendrikson. "They're efficient, waste little land, and wouldn't you love to wake up to the bright cheery sky in front of you every morning? Of course, there's the problem of higher contagious disease transmission, but I'm sure our health system is robust enough for that. Not to mention all the jobs these new buildings will bring."
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2. "All these industrial factories take up so much space," argues social welfare commentator Colin Longbottom. "The fact is, not only do they pollute, but they hog land that is better used for low-cost housing. Studies show that apartments are just too cramped for people to be comfortable in. We would be a lot better off in simple single-floor houses. Especially if they're subsidised by the government."
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3. "This raises an interesting issue," says Bianca Nagasawa, staunch supporter of birth control. "And that is: why do we need to build more housing anyway? Why don't we just limit the number of children each family can have? Besides, pregnancy causes all sorts of complications. We're better off with less of it anyway."

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The Issue
There is a growing call within Koffemania to abolish smoking in public areas.

The Debate

1 "I'm in full support of this motion," says man on the street Billy-Bob Clinton. "I'm sick of being stuck behind smokers, sucking in their pollution! They can light up in the privacy of their own homes, if they want."

2 "What's so special about their homes?" says anti-smoking campaigner Roger Bush. "The government has a responsibility to stop people from hurting themselves -- it's the same reason we should make them wear seat belts in cars. Sooner or later, they end up in one of Koffemania's hospitals, sucking on taxpayer-funded healthcare. Not that that's why we should ban smoking. We should ban it because we care."
This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

3 "Get your hands off my fag!" wheezes long-time smoker Dave Nagasawa. "I've been smoking for fifty years and it's never done me any harm. Helps me concentrate, it does! The government should back off on trying to tell me what I can put into my own body. Telling a smoker he can't light up in a restaurant is discrimination, pure and simple. If you want to put a stop to unfairness, stop that."

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Regional Influence: Handshaker

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Zazzizi is ranked 1st in the region and 10,607th in the world for Healthiest Nations.

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MutedPhaith is ranked 25th in the region and 98,892nd in the world for Healthiest Nations.

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Regional Influence: Negotiator

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Koffemania is ranked 7th in the region and 27,837th in the world for Healthiest Nations.

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Civil Rights: Economy: Political Freedoms:
Excellent Good Good

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The Issue
After watching the movie 'The Fast and the Belligerent', boyracers from all over Koffemania have been petitioning for the abolition of speed limits.

The Debate
1"Today's cars are safer at high speeds than ever before," argues Alexei Summers, editor of Sports Car Monthly. "And long-distance commuters are tired of spending hours on the road just to get to the next city. Abolishing the speed limit would be great for the economy too! People would be more likely to go out and buy cars if they thought they'd be able to use them properly. It seems like such a shame to be puttering along at the speed limit in a magnificent car like the 450HP twin-turbo Pinguin SX/T-7700 you know."

2"Are you crazy?" cries Randy Broadside, a road-accident victim. "We need lower speed limits on automobiles, not higher. You might as well enforce mandatory blindfolds on the road too, it'll come to the same conclusion! People's lives are at stake here! If people were made to drive at, say, no faster than fifty kilometres per hour, I would feel a lot happier walking the streets. Besides, if it takes a long time to get places via car then people might begin using mass transit for once."

3"I think the current speed limits are fine, but we need better enforcement," says Alexei Summers, the most feared traffic warden in Koffemania. "If we required GPS tracking devices in all vehicles, we'd ticket every single speeder, no problem. In addition, we could monitor the movements of criminals and other suspicious individuals, and vastly reduce the risk of crime, terrorism, and other subversive activity. Some say that's an invasion of privacy, but if you've done nothing wrong what's there to fear?"

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Op dinsdag 15 augustus 2006 23:09 schreef remlof het volgende:
Faduz is ranked 2nd in the region and 13,499th in the world for Healthiest Nations.

en in Faduz mag je nog gewoon overal roken hoor

Zazzizi is #1 trouwens...

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Faduz is ranked 3rd in the region and 11,887th in the world for Healthiest Nations.

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The Republic of Sashonska is a very large, devout nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 102 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Social Welfare, although Education and Law & Order are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 49%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Basket Weaving, and Arms Manufacturing industries.

Religious classes are compulsory for all school students, every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government, long arduous trials are held for the most trivial of offences, and voting is voluntary. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sashonska's national animal is the cat and its currency is the euro.

Sashonska is ranked 53,210th in the world for Healthiest Nations.

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Op donderdag 17 augustus 2006 19:48 schreef Amadeo het volgende:
Heb me ook even aangesloten bij het Fok-region, heb pas dit topic gevonden
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Mijn landje
Ik moet nog proberen de belasting wat lager te krijgen..

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Op donderdag 17 augustus 2006 21:08 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Mijn belasting staat al tijden op 100%

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Economy: Good

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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.

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The Republic of Koffemania

"Be cool !"

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Very Good
Economy:
Good
Political Freedoms:
Very Good

The Republic of Koffemania is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 257 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Education, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 55%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Furniture Restoration, Basket Weaving, and Soda Sales industries.

The arms industry is strictly regulated, the study of medicine is popular throughout Koffemania, colleges adhere to rigid ethnic quotas for admissions, and police officers are seen patrolling the streets armed with satellite-guided truncheons. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Koffemania's national animal is the pinguin, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the gulden.

Koffemania is ranked 19th in the region and 80,878th in the world for Most Extreme Nations.

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Karate Kids Cause Controversy
The Issue

Free, youth-orientated martial arts programmes have gained popularity in communities where youth crime is a problem.
The Debate

1. "What better way to keep kids off of the streets?" asks Beth Christmas, a professional judo instructor. "It's fun, good exercise and gives an invaluable insight into our nation's culture! It gives these youngsters something positive to channel their energy into; energy that might have otherwise been used to rob banks or mug people in alleyways. But self-defence programmes like mine will need government funding to really make a difference - surely the public wouldn't mind paying a little more tax to put an end to the gangs of yobs prowling the streets?"
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2. "It's a good idea, but it's not taking it far enough!" declares General May Gutenberg of Zazzizi's army. "If we could conscript these kids into the army, we'd be able to put their skills to good use! No one would mess with Zazzizi if we had a butt-kickin' karate unit on the battlefield! It may be a little expensive but we can just take money out of the education budget since these kids will be under our tuition. Their families may not be happy about it, but remember this: these young lads will be getting to do something which is the envy of every hot-blooded citizen - fight for their country against blood-sucking foreigners!"
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3. "This is ridiculous!" comments police officer, Konrad Thiesen. "Teach junior thugs how to fight? Good idea, why don't we teach them how to make bombs out of duct-tape and cheese next? I say we ban this archaic mode of combat which only serves to encourage these punks in their violent ways, and introduce more government funding for the police force! With more cash we could really show the little blighters what discipline's all about."
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The Queendom of Chocolate Guppies
"Chocolate on the way to worldpeace!"

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Excellent
Economy:
Good
Political Freedoms:
Excellent
Location:
Fok

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Queendom of Chocolate Guppies is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, 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 enormous government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 28%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.

Crime is a problem. Chocolate Guppies's national animal is the evil pink hamster, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the marshmellow swirl.

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Op dinsdag 29 augustus 2006 17:32 schreef Laura 2000 het volgende:
Ik wil graag die mooie strip land op de O innemen naast String-Bikini Bay, met als hoofdstad Phishgrad. Als het kan.

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Op dinsdag 29 augustus 2006 17:45 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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Mijn zus doet dezelfde opleiding als jij
Ze is onlangs nog voor stage in Bolivia geweest

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A Grave Problem
The Issue

As cemetaries across Zazzizi are beginning to reach their full capacities, citizens are demanding that the government step in to rectify the situation before the bodies start to pile up.
The Debate

1. "The expansion of cemetaries must end if the remaining government land is to benefit the economy," says the Minister of Death, Colin Winters. "What I propose is that we declare all graves over, say, ten years old, as vacant. And then dump a new corpse in it. Hey, nobody objects to sharing a university dormitory with another person, why should they object to sharing their grave?"
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2. "Burial plots are so expensive these days, few people are opting for them anyway," says Retirement Home owner, Dave Winters. "Let's just go for that final push and make cremation compulsory. Some people may not be happy with it, but when you get right down to it, it's only setting fire to their loved ones against their will - you must agree that that's less important than expanding suburban development."
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3. "This is horrendous," says Buy McAlpin, whose partner recently passed away. "Whatever happened to choice? When my Henry died, he was promised an eternal resting place; a place where his name would stand and he would be remembered. Having it disturbed by 'newcomers' or enforcing cremation is a slur against him and the rest of Zazzizi's deceased citizens! If you have any compassion in your soul, then you'll acknowledge a grave as being a sacrosanct area. The dead must be allowed to rest in peace."
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4. "Burying and cremating the dead is such a waste..." says Pete King, head of the Research Department at the McRonald's chain of fast-food restaurants. "They should be recycled for the benefit of the nation! We'll pay the families a little something for their loss, then mince up the bodies and put them in our burgers! I can't see any downsides, can you? It'd save space, recompensate the grieving, and supply everyone with a tasty snack!"
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The Emirate of Zazzizi
"Make war, not love!"

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

Regional Influence: Handshaker

The Emirate of Zazzizi is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.093 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, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Religion & Spirituality, and Social Welfare. 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.

Families are only permitted to have two children, nursing mothers are often arrested for indecent exposure, the nation's leader appoints ministers directly, and murderers frequently escape punishment by claiming they were protecting their honour. 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 4th in the region and 18,371st in the world for Highest Unemployment Rates.

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Op dinsdag 29 augustus 2006 18:03 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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M'n land vermoordt teveel mensen We hebben heulmaal geen massagraven hoor
En dan die laatste optie

Mijn land(je):
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UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Imploded
Political Freedoms: Rare

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The Issue
A recent, well-publicized UFO sighting over rural areas of Koffemania has turned people's attention to the skies, and what... or who... might be up there.

The Debate
"This event proves one thing: there are other life-forms out there," says eccentric astronomer George W. Jong-Il , "All we have to do is find them! What is the price of a few hundred Radio Telescopes compared to the benefit of living in peace and harmony with our brethren of the stars?"
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"Spies! It's gotta be spies! A few planes or satellites from our enemies or 'allies' in our region," rages General Calvin Winters, head of Koffemania's military, "The only way to keep those snoops out of our airspace is to patrol the streets 'n skies, and shoot 'em down! Even if they are some sort of little green aliens, a couple of SAM batteries and a few flak cannons'll keep 'em from abducting our pinguins."
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"Extraterrestrial lifeforms? Alien invaders? I don't know why we even have to listen to such idiocy!" complains prize-winning physicist Gregory Rifkin. "In my opinion, the idea of 'aliens' on another planet is highly unlikely, and even if they did exist, getting from there to here is technically impossible! I say we forget this nonsense and stop spending our tax guldens on it. Leave this sort of foolishness to the people who attend those 'trekkie' conventions."
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Op dinsdag 29 augustus 2006 17:32 schreef Laura 2000 het volgende:
Ik wil graag die mooie strip land op de O innemen naast String-Bikini Bay, met als hoofdstad Phishgrad. Als het kan.

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Op dinsdag 29 augustus 2006 18:03 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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M'n land vermoordt teveel mensen We hebben heulmaal geen massagraven hoor
En dan die laatste optie

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The People's Republic of Elmario is a huge, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning eagle population. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 315 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Defence, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 46%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry.

Prime commercial land is being swamped with archaeological teams, inheritance tax has recently been abolished, elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume, and government-run screening operations remove embryos with severe genetic disorders. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Elmario's national animal is the eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the florijn.

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Op dinsdag 29 augustus 2006 23:54 schreef Dr_Crouton het volgende:

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Okee

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Regional Influence: Truckler ( )

The Emirate of Zazzizi is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.111 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, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Religion & Spirituality, and Social Welfare. 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.

Families are only permitted to have two children, nursing mothers are often arrested for indecent exposure, the nation's leader appoints ministers directly, and murderers frequently escape punishment by claiming they were protecting their honour. 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 23,283rd in the world for Most Extreme Nations.

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No Pain, No Gain!
The Issue

Due to the recent capture of a foreign terrorist in Zazzizi, high-level military officials want the government to authorize torture to extract information about other terrorist activities.
The Debate

1. "Torture is the only way that we can get these idiots to tell us anything," says General Elizabeth Frederickson of Zazzizi's special forces division. "After all, violence is the only shared language we have with these scum."
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2. "Are you kidding?" states political activist Colin Li. "Torture never works. If anything, it should be outlawed. What do we want to become, genocidal maniacs?
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3. "There's nothing wrong with torture, but we can't make it too obvious," says Secretary of Defense Falala Mombota. "How about we simply ask them nicely, and then, if they don't tell us, we kill them? That's better just from the intimidation."
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The Issue
Top military designers in your secret laboratories have proposed projects to create nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and are looking to you for government support and funding.

The Debate
1 "This is a necessary step towards the creation of a safer Koffemania," claims Jack Rifkin, the leading researcher. "Yes, it will mean a large areas of land will become unusable as a result of the testing, and it will cost billions of guldens, but that's the price we must pay for our national security. Just think of the power we will have if we can turn our enemies into plate glass!"

2 "Why stop with making weapons for ourselves?" asks Lars Silk, CEO of Wendy's Weapons stores. "We can sell them to all sorts of groups and organisations: other nations, the UN, terror- uh - freedom fighters, anyone! And we produce our own for our protection. Think of the money we can make! I'm sure none of our clients would ever even think of trying to use them to influence our government with threats or anything like that!"

3 "You want to bring NUKES into Koffemania?!" screams anti-nuclear protestor, Billy-Bob Shiomi. "This won't make us safer - it will just give the power to destroy everything to a few people! We must hunt down the people who suggested this evil plan and have them hanged! We must protect nature from the horrible influences of science. I say ban all new weapons research!"

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Zazzizi is ranked 2nd in the region and 7,891st in the world for Most Cultured.

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Whips, Chains, And Leather, Oh My!
The Issue

An organized crowd of leather-clad individuals, some of whom are on leashes, are protesting against discrimination for those who share their interests.
The Debate

1. "We happen to express our love differently, with different hobbies and activities," explains BDSM enthusiast Sue-Ann O'Bannon, while wearing needle-sharp spiked heels and holding a whip. "Shops exist to cater to the needs of 'normal' people, but do you have ANY idea how hard it is to get a quality whip? A little support for our hobbies would be appreciated!"
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2. "Yeah," exclaims Randy du Pont, another enthusiast, wearing nothing but a collar, "and like other couples, we want the right to display our affection in public. If Master wants to take me walkies in public, he should be able to."
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3. Falala Hamilton dissents wholeheartedly. "This is not about showing affection--this is about moral decency. Think of the children, for God's sake! Think of the children! We must criminalize and eliminate this perversion to keep them safe. Which of course means a special task force to track down and capture these cretins!"
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Op zondag 17 september 2006 14:58 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
(Je avatar is toch die geluksdraak uit The Never Endig Story? )

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Op zondag 17 september 2006 14:51 schreef ZomerDagDromer het volgende:
Is er nog plek voor mijn landje Croupeloupe in de Fok-regio?

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Op zondag 17 september 2006 14:58 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Uiteraard ZomerDagDromer
Jammer dat je niet meerdere landen mag bezitten, ik wil weleens wat anders dan een dictatuur! Dan komt er maar een revolutie en wordt de dictator afgezet, en komen de boomknuffelaars aan de macht
Dat betekent dus minder power, maar meer aandacht voor de natuur en het welzijn van m'n inwoners. Eens zien hoe dat uitpakt!

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Op zondag 17 september 2006 20:24 schreef Filatelistfetisjist het volgende:

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Volgens mij mag je wel meerdere landen aanmaken, maar je mag er maar één aanmelden bij de UN.

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I have more than one nation. Can they all join the UN?

No. You may only have one nation in the UN at any given time. To enforce this, UN member nations must supply an e-mail address.

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The Incorporated States of Murduku
"Incorporated!"

UN Category: Libertarian Police State
Civil Rights:Excellent
Economy:Very Strong
Political Freedoms: Rare
Location: The North Pacific

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Incorporated States of Murduku is a tiny, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are proud of their wide-ranging civil freedoms, and those who aren't tend to be dragged off the streets by men in dark suits and hustled into cars with tinted windows.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 16%. A large private sector is led by the Basket Weaving industry, followed by Gambling and Uranium Mining.

Crime is moderate. Murduku's national animal is the mothman, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the duku.

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The Democratic States of 1337 Skill
"Please don't kick the sheep."

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

Location: Fok Regional Influence: Minnow

The Democratic States of 1337 Skill is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its burgeoning sheep population. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 6 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 28%, but much higher for the wealthy. An almost nonexistent private sector is dominated by the Trout Farming industry.

Voting is voluntary. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. 1337 Skill's national animal is the sheep, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the wuppie.

En dat er zo weinig ruimte is op de kaart van fok!

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Op maandag 18 september 2006 01:26 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
And lo!
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Aging Concerns in Zazzizi
Government Acts
The Issue

Fears about the aging population in Zazzizi have been raised after it was discovered that nearly a fifth of the population is over 65 years of age and becoming a serious drain on pension funds everywhere.
The Debate

1. "We're going to run out of working age citizens if we don't act fast!" warns Dave Li, a government statistician. "Birth rates are down, death rates are down, and the amount of budget spent on pensions has doubled in the last twenty years! We need to put an end to this, quickly and without delay: we must kill off all the people too old to work anymore... well except for government officials like you and me of course..."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

2. "I can't believe I'm hearing this!" yells Jean-Paul Mistletoe, a wizened octogenerian. "We have our rights! You can't do that to us! What utter rubbish about our pensions! I can hardly survive on the paltry number of travestiets I get each week! If anything, we should get more money! If you're so worried about low death rates, then just cut the healthcare budget to make up for the loss!"
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3. "Woah, woah! Talk about hasty decisions here, man," says Kool Kal, one of your more hip advisors. "Just increase the working age to say... ninety-five years old? Then the number of people eligible for a pension is like, dramatically reduced, man. Why? It's 'cos most of them'll be like, six feet under, dude!" He high-fives you. "Funny, ain't it, man?"
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Police Consider "Big Brother" Anti-Crime System
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 Miranda Wall. "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."
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2. "Hey, I've got news for you," says Police media liaison Pete Love. "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."
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3. "This 'slippery slope' argument has got me thinking," says Police Minister Pip Shiomi. "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."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

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Op vrijdag 22 september 2006 14:10 schreef Gamer_V het volgende:
De site doet het nu niet.

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UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists

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Op donderdag 28 september 2006 12:04 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Je gaat naar 'Settings' en dan vink je 'Vacation Mode' aan

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The Truly Delighted Empire of Zazzizi
"Make war, not love!"

UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Rare
Location: Fok

Regional Influence: Truckler

The Truly Delighted Empire of Zazzizi is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.317 billion are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

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 Education. 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.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, a spate of enforced closures has left 'Government FM' as the nation's only radio station, phone taps are frequently carried out by the police, [b]and popular political cartoonists are thrown in jail for inciting dissent.[/b[ 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 21st in the region and 90,293rd in the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector.

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1337 Skill Decides:
When Sheeps Attack!
Government Acts
The Issue

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

1. "These creatures are a danger to the public and must be destroyed!" says Stephanie Johnson, 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!"
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2. "Why punish the poor things?" asks animal-lover Johann Trax, covered in scars from previous encounters with sheeps. "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!"

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

3. "I agree that we shouldn't kill them," says Bill Utopia, 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."
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4. "Who cares!?" screams Pip Hamilton 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!"
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Zazzizi is ranked 1st in the region and 3,303rd in the world for Highest Average Tax Rates.

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Zazzizi is ranked 4th in the region and 7,101st in the world for Safest Nations.

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The Emirate of Al-Khassar is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The tiny, corrupt, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Commerce receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 3%. A healthy private sector is led by the Gambling, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Uranium Mining industries.

Crime is a problem. Al-Khassar's national animal is the scorpion and its currency is the dollir.

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Op donderdag 10 april 2008 15:16 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:

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The People's Republic of The Lowest Lands is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 6 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 22%. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Cheese Exports industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Furniture Restoration.

Voting is voluntary. Crime is moderate. The Lowest Lands's national animal is the Sheep and its currency is the Florijn.

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Op donderdag 10 april 2008 17:38 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Heb je ook al tien mailtjes van andere spelers gehad met de vraag of je wil verhuizen naar hun regio's