NationStates - Deel 2

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"It's a widely known fact that old people are a menace on the streets of Al-Khassar," says world renowned driver Michael Night. "Sure he only cost the community about a year and a half of life this time, but what if there were young people involved? Lower the maximum driving age!"

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"Public Subway: Street Mesh"

The streets of Castellum Menapiorum have become a grid-locked mesh of cars. Some civil engineers have suggested building a publicly funded subway system.

1. "A public subway is a very feasible solution to the traffic problem," remarks noted engineer Jack Arnold. "Let's concentrate our tax dollars on a system that everyone can use for once."

2. "A public subway? Do you have any idea how much that would cost?!" asks noted conservative Danny Elsea. "Taxes are too high already, and traffic is just one of the growing pains of a cosmepolitan city like Castellum Menapiorum. Let's decrease our dependence on government funded projects - the private sector does it better anyway.

3. "There's too many cars because there's too many people!" quips popular radio pundit Xena Fobia. "We've got way too many foreigners running around Castellum Menapiorum; cut back on the immigrants and it'll cut down on traffic. Fewer people butchering our native tongue would just be a nice bonus."

4. Dismiss this issue

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A tragic shooting of three teachers in one of Khassar's inner-city schools has shaken the nation. Citizens are crying for solutions.

1. "It's all down to that angry music kids listen to," cries Christie Crucible, mother of three. "Restrict all that nasty music like Popkorn and Metallican't. It needs to be kept out of the hands of our children"

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The notorious prostitute killer, Mack the Whipper has finally been caught and citizens of Al-Khassar are calling for blood.

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"Relocation, relocation, relocation"

Al-Khassar Today reports that property is rapidly losing value in Al-Khassar. Some citizens can no longer afford the payments on their mortgages but owe the banks more than their homes are worth.

1. "The government needs to take action," writes columnist Polly Beenie in Al-Khassar Today. "We can't afford to have homes repossessed and people thrown out on the street. These poor citizens believed that they could own a home in Al-Khassar because the government told them to trust in our future prosperity. So it is the responsibility of the government to provide them with interest-free loans in order to assist them in their hour of need".

2. "The Free Market will take care of this," argues financial expert Marcus Hatcher. "If the government gets involved the citizens of Al-Khassar stand to lose a lot more than a few homes!

3. "Now is the time for the state to take an active role in the lives of its citizens. We need initiatives to provide housing for all," proclaims the leader of the Al-Khassar Socialist League. "I can see it now. Grand apartment blocks reaching to the sky. With communal areas where children can play and neighbors can meet to discuss local affairs. Plans exist for these magnificent monuments to social compassion. It only remains for us to build them!"

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Op vrijdag 7 november 2008 16:50 schreef DeHovenier het volgende:
Ik heb een landje in 2.0 ja; Al-Khassar.

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The Issue

The dead are rising from their graves to feast on the flesh of the living! Currently, only Woebel City has been affected. An immediate quarantine has been placed on the city, but with time running out for the survivors an emergency meeting has been called to decide what to do.
The Debate

1. "You have to destroy the city!" gasps Tobias Mombota, one of the few who escaped before the quarantine. "It's hell in there! If those things manage to escape then the whole country, nay the whole WORLD is doomed! We must send our biggest bombs into those streets and wipe them out!"


2. "No, there are people in there who need our help," says Sue-Ann Jones, armed with a Winchester rifle. "We can't leave them to the mercy of the undead hordes. I say before we blow anything up we call in the army and anyone else willing to help, go in, track down any survivors we can find, and get them out. It's dangerous, but it's got to be done."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

3. "I think we should study these creatures," muses Professor Roger Frederickson, expert in biological warfare. "Zombiism? Reanimated dead tissue? Fascinating! This is a golden opportunity for our nation... why, we could unleash these on our enemies! Everyone would shake in terror of our undead army!"


4. "Wow, these unholy terrors are really scary," notes Stephanie Nagasawa, selling sausages in buns to bystanders. "They would make a great honeypot. I mean, how often do you see the living dead?! We could really turn a profit if we turn this place into a first-class thrill ride for visiting tourists. Want mustard?"


5. "I think we're forgetting that these 'zombies' are people just like you and me!" objects Larry Dredd, head of the newly-formed Undead Protection Alliance. "They deserve the respect that any deceased person should, if not more! Leave them alone, and let them have the city. It will be a victory for oppressed minorities everywhere!"


6. "Braaains... braaains...?" asks ardent anti-quarantine activist Aaron Clinton. "Braaains... braaains... braaains!"

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The Democratic States of The Menapii is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its museums and concert halls. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 1.151 billion 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 Equality, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Tourism.

Houses and businesses are bulldozed to make way for ever-expanding cemeteries, the government recently relinquished its monopoly on the mail service, refugees from other nations are flocking to The Menapii's border, and Presidential candidate is one of the most popular forenames in The Menapii. Crime is totally unknown. The Menapii's national animal is the presidential candidate, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the teuro.

The Menapii is ranked 2848th in the region and 43,881st in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry

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The Dictatorship of Kharghast
Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:Very Good
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Outlawed

Location: Kingdom of Ireland
Regional Influence: Minnow
Kharghast is a WA Member

The Dictatorship of Kharghast is a small, devout nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 32 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 54%, 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 Gambling.

Meat-eating is frowned upon, college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, Kharghast's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region, and same-sex marriages are increasingly common. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kharghast's national animal is the black eagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the crak.

Kharghast is ranked 46th in the region and 26,004th in the world for Largest Publishing Industry.

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WA Member
Category: Anarchy
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: World Benchmark
The Glorious United Republic of Xamery is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by President Maxa with a fair hand, and remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 9.933 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Maxel-Stad. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Punitive tariffs protect local industry, people of faith are sent to twelve-step programs for 'The Cure', mining is the nation's most dangerous occupation, and same-sex marriages are increasingly common. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Xamery's national animal is the Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Xeura.

Xamery is ranked 32nd in the region and 17,121st in the world for Most Influential.

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The Rogue Nation of Parodico

“Puppets are Awesome!”

Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Rare

The Rogue Nation of Parodico is a huge, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its museums and concert halls. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 436 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Education, although Healthcare and Commerce are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Paro Dorado. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 52%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism, Automobile Manufacturing, and Book Publishing industries.

Education and welfare spending are on the rise, welfare funding has recently gone through the roof, the government is avowedly atheist, and crime is on the rise as DNA sampling has been all but outlawed. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Parodico's national animal is the Penguin, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Rupee.

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The United States of Remlofstan is a huge, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 472 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Social Equality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Gorbigrad. The average income tax rate is 63%, and even higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, referenda can be called for any law at the request of at least one third of the voting population, it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws, and Red Cross demand for body bags are rising while sutures are decreasing. Crime is totally unknown. Remlofstan's national animal is the Henk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Schultenbrau.

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Op zaterdag 1 oktober 2011 20:47 schreef remlof het volgende:
En de mijne:

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Ook in FOKPOL.

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Op zaterdag 1 oktober 2011 20:59 schreef Filatelistfetisjist het volgende:

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Helemaal vergeten dat ik weer meedeed .

Wat is het wachtwoord voor FOKPOL?

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Seconds ago: The Republic of SexyStampCollectors arrived from Lazarus.

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Op zaterdag 1 oktober 2011 21:07 schreef Filatelistfetisjist het volgende:
Bedankt:

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