NationStates - Deel 2

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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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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

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The Democratic States of The Menapii is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning presidential candidate population. Its intelligent population of 5 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 medium-sized, corrupt government is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 20%. A substantial private sector is led by the Trout Farming industry, followed by Pizza Delivery and Book Publishing.

Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. The Menapii's national animal is the presidential candidate and its currency is the teuro.

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Scorpions On The Dinner Table?
The Issue

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

1. "The fact is, the scorpion population is out of control," says Beef-Based Agriculture spokesperson Aaron Wong. "We have to do something about them anyway, so why not market them as tasty snacks? We could have scorpion kebabs, scorpion pies, scorpion-on-a-sticks--the possibilities are endless! Let's not pass up this golden opportunity to provide a feast, if you will, for our economy."

This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.

2. "I agree that something needs to be done about scorpion over-population," says random passer-by Konrad Licorish, "but eating them? That's kind of gross. Let's just shoot the ones we have to and shovel their bodies into ditches like normal."


3. "I am shocked and appalled!" declared SPCA President Naki Jefferson. "If anyone needs to be culled, it's us humans. The scorpions were here first, remember? We need to take this as a sign to get our industry--agriculture in particular--to back off. The scorpion is part of what makes Al-Khassar a great nation!"

The Government Position

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

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The Emirate of Al-Khassar is a large, economically powerful nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 20 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, corrupt, pro-business individuals devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Social Equality receiving almost no funds by comparison. Income tax is unheard of. A healthy private sector is led by the Gambling, Uranium Mining, and Soda Sales industries.

All major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras, meat-eating is frowned upon, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, and the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit. Crime is a problem. Al-Khassar's national animal is the scorpion, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the dollir.

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NationStates 2: Coming Soon!

by Max Barry

I know a bunch of you just choked on your wheat flakes, but it's true: NationStates 2 is happening. It's taken five years of discussion, plans, tears, hopes, trials, and floundering, but at last it's come together: I have the right people working on the right design.

Five years ago, I created this site, NationStates, in my spare time, never expecting it to find the popularity it has. I actually designed it to be a passing fancy, something you might find fun for a little while, then move on.

With NS2, the design from day one has been all about longer-term gameplay. While the core principles of NationStates haven't changed—micromanagement is still a dirty word, diplomacy is the focus, and customization rules—NS2 greatly expands your nation's ability to affect its world. It's all about giving you top-level control and letting you take your nation wherever the hell you want.

I'm thrilled about this. I hope you are, too. For more information, including an NS2 FAQ, check out www.nationstates2.com.

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NS2 is a sequel to NationStates, taking the nation sim game we know and love and injecting it with with major new features, such as War, Trade, Alliances, and greater customization.

NS2 will be free-to-play. However you can also upgrade your account, which will grant access to premium features, or even purchase these features on a one-off basis, via credit card, SMS/text message, and PayPal.

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Government Budget Details Administration: $1,741,040,155.26 7%

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Administration: $2,314,147,968.00 3%

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Bigtopian Protesters Cry For Full Integration
The Issue

Bigtopian activists have staged a sit-in at the largest primary school in Al-Khassar bringing education to a halt in a bid for integration and tolerance.
The Debate

1. "You know... it's not that we don't let them in... it's that they don't apply," murmurs Principal Johann Johnson, nervously tugging at his shirt collar. "I mean, yeah, sure, if these Bigtopians lived around here... uh... we'd let them into the school. But... you know... this isn't exactly a Bigtopian community, you know? So... uh... could you please put a stop to these protestors? Oh, and, uh..." Here he leans forward and whispers. "... make sure those creepy Bigtopian protestors don't show up at my school again, okay?"

2. "The time has come for the dream of equality to be realized!" shouts noted Bigtopian rights activist Freddy Wu, slamming his fist against your desk. "I see Lilliputians, Tasmanians, and Lord knows how many East Lebatuckese keeping my Bigtopian brothers holed away in their prisons of blindness and ethnic apartheid! The time has come for full integration! If these schools are going to keep us out, I say it's time we were bussed in!"

3. "Well, that's all well and good, but it ain't well and good enough!" screams Chastity Steele, leader of Bigtopians Rising Against Totalitarianist Scum, slamming his black-gloved fist against his podium during a recent pep rally. "We ain't just bein' kept out of their schools; we're bein' kept out of their neighborhoods! The oppressive majority fears us, but they can't hold us back any longer! The government needs to integrate the community as a whole by pushing out the majority and making way for a very loud, very angry minority!"

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What happened to this country that we put dollirs before lives? I can remember when 'Oil and Dollirs!' actually used to mean something! I think you should dwell on that thought."

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The Emirate of Al-Khassar
"Oil and Dollirs!"

Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Rare
Location: Nederland

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Emirate of Al-Khassar is a huge, safe nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 469 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.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 47%, but much higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, a large concrete wall is being built around the country's borders, elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume, and the wearing and manufacture of fur apparel is banned. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Al-Khassar's national animal is the scorpion, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the dollir.

Al-Khassar is ranked 57th in the region and 25,744th in the world for Smartest Citizens.

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You have reserved the name Al-Khassar for your exclusive use in NationStates 2! You will shortly receive an email with instructions on how to confirm your reservation.

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The Commonwealth of The Menapii is a tiny, easy-going nation, remarkable for its trust in politicians. Its population of 1.59 million citizens 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. The average national tax rate is 28.00%.

Several (about seven) small, pick-wielding men with a penchant for pale, sleepy women have emigrated here. Lumberjacks have been roaming the streets informing passerbys that they are, in fact, "okay." Dams have appeared in local streams and rivers, not all of them named for cleaning appliances.

The populace is incredibly well-fed by its budding gourmet culture. The country is renowned for being very well-dressed. Only the top percentile of healthy drivers are given the privilege of being organ donors thanks to the abundance of medical supplies. The country has become famous for its well stocked silos of materials feeding industries all that they require. An abundance of energy has turned tales of appliances blinking "12:00" into urban legends. Workers are known for their incredible punctuality thanks to the world-class supply of transportation. More and more elite officers are graduating from military training. The country is known for its new renaissance of entertainment art.

The Menapii's fearless leader resides in the nation's capital of Castellum Menapiorum, making grand decisions typically with a pet candidate curled-up on the carpet.

A nation devoid of history.

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NS2 is a much bigger game than NS1, and, like NS1, will develop over
time with feedback from you. As such, the game is never really finished.
So, think of it as an evolving experience, in which we'll continue
to add features pretty much forever

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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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