NationStates - Deel 2

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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.