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Oww.... looks like I missed all the fun!

A big congrats to Andy Murray yesterday!!

Its even quieter than usual here. The usual applies, please contact me with any thoughts on WA affairs, further protective measures against future invasions, or thoughts on how you like your tea

A thought on WA affairs:

The present resolution to repeal "On Abortion" is an attempt to allow nations the right to ban abortion in whatever circumstances they see fit, as noted in the repeal text the author hopes to give individual nations the right to legislate on the issue which considering the rather lax terms of the resolution being targeted can only be seen as an attempt to curtail the right to seek an abortion.

I hope fellow nations in the region and the delegate will join me in opposing this dangerous piece of legislation that will undoubtedly lead to death and suffering for many when this needed treatment is taken away.

I think 63% on time is a little too low for me.

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What do other people think? I'm usually in favour of allowing nations the choice, but this one is a bit of an emotive one, and I wouldn't be doing my job properly if I helped it reach a yes vote when the region opposed it.

Abortion should be an option for anyone. In my opinion.

Abortion is murder. Nobody cares anymore.

I think that contrary to the religious views of my government, abortion in very limited circumstances can even be necessary, but the limits have to be clear and extensive.

We seem to have had no official reaction to the birth of Prince George, so may I be the first Englishman to congratulate the family! I realise this is somewhat belated.

It was a splendid day for the British Royal family and the entire commonwealth. A good name choice as well ;)

After playing this game for a while I'm sure you will all be familiar with the question on embryo screening. To what extent, behind the scenes, do you think either the royal family or the government went to make sure this was a very normal looking and healthy child? If it had been naturally born with Downs Syndrome or anything somewhat crippling (no offense intended here) do you think they would have just swapped the baby for another one? The heir to England and everything.

How important is this image to the country? Granted we have a ginger but they're manageable. Is George of blood to the royal line or is there a grotesque out there waiting to live a life in shadow?

The question generally is a valid one, however as conspiracy theories go, this is a more outrageous one haha. Statistically, a baby is almost certain to be born without any defects, whether they be visible or invisible. Factor in the health of the mother throughout the pregnancy, not to mention the level of healthcare she has had and will continue to receive, the health of the father in general, and both families' lack of hereditary defects and this baby would have been supremely unlucky to be born with even a minor defect like asthma, not to mention anything more severe.

This is all very true, yes. It was just an amusing thought I had, a ward full of back-up babies. "Just in case".

The irony is that the back up babies were probably more likely to have a problem!

This is indeed a fascinating possibility

I wouldn't be surprised at the buggers!

Whoa we will have no anti-royalism on this message board. Consider each and every nation state in this region warned.

A few weeks in the dungeons will curb my demonic tongue!

It would seem some delicate royalists don't want to have their Henley-on-Thames bubble burst, the bubble which dictates everyone loves the Royals.

And there we were thinking the Civil War was meant to settle the matter of those who unimaginately think those who give themselves the titles of Kings and Queens have a divine right to rule over others to rule without question.

I wasn't being anti-royalist though. It is not just in the royals best interests to have a healthy heir.

A key part of English life is free speech, so I would not, as a royalist delegate, suppress your views. Another is monarchy and royalism. Not every single Englishman supports either or both of these notions, but the important thing is not that all support them but that a majority do, myself included. Furthermore, no monarch in recent British history has given themselves the title of King or Queen. The idea of a divine right is somewhat outdated, and I would argue it is much more of a constitutional right.

Each to their own, and God save the Queen!

Hello people! Want some bacon?

Hey everyone, I'm new to this game, and as I am english I thought I'd come here, seems a good community too, I struck luck.

I've took a quick glance at this WA, I was wondering if I could acquire a few endorsements in order for me to try my hand at writing a world assembly resolution.

Call me inquisitive but I was also wondering why the England delegate has a polish flag, curiosity, this merely is.

Boil a pot of tea somebody, anybody got something to discuss?

South Oxfordshire: The so-called "majority" of royalists that you claim, are royalist when it comes down the following parameters:

What do you think of The Monarchy if you don't get a Bank Holiday when they have their self-congratulatory celebrations?

Answer: Meh. Stuff it.

What do you think of The Monarchy if you do get a Bank Holiday when they they have their self-congratulatory celebrations?

Answer: God Save The Queen!

Your majority is an illusion despite what the BBC and co like to portray, and those who won't tug their forelock at the mention of 'The Royals' is more significant in existence and number than you would appear to accept.

Constitutional right comes from the belief of 'divine right' otherwise the monarchy wouldn't see itself fit to continue.

If as you claim, "a key part of English life" is "monarchy and royalism" than English life ain't worth living.

Happily, those who know better, know that "monarchy and royalism" being a "key part of English life" is a load of old B-llocks.

As you say, each to their own, and down with Gods and Masters, and power to the people.

Unfortunately the majority of people are idiots too. There are no winners.

Interesting discussions, yes. Well, what is the meaning of life?

Be something, love someone and enjoy yourself.

We have been asked to send a representative to the NS United Nations. It is just a region which fancies itself similar to the World Assembly. I'm sure many of you realise that the WA was once named the UN before legal issues forced the change. Let me know if you fancy it. If not I'll politely decline.

Sounds good. As long as it doesn't lead to Max Barry getting sued. Although I think the real UN should really concentrate on what's going on in Syria

So is there a volunteer? May I also officially condemn the acts of the Assad regime

It's been eight days and no one says anything... has it acurred to you that maybe nobody wants to take this golden opportunity?

Numerous times. I'm leaving it open ended and have informed the NS UN as such.

Good decision. What shall we discuss next? Modern English literature?

Knock yourself out! I'm more of a fan of the classics but each to their own

Well, the only modern English books I've read reacently are by Sir Theodor Pratchett. Familiar to any of you?

Familiar to a point, although I must confess I haven't read any of his work.

Hail England! God save the Queen!

You can't just tell God what to do, lad! God does what pleases him. Or her. Or it.

Disappeared for a while and found out my nation had been killed! But I'm back now!

This is probably a bit late but if anyone wants to get involved in a NationStates fantasy football league then let me know and I'll set one up

I can make it so the scoring only starts from the week the league is set up so it doesn't matter if you don't have a team already

This is the league code: 1866818-627302

Sign yourselves up! It would be great to get as many people as possible.

Well, isn't that interesting.

I have closed the borders to the realm for the while. If SO returns then he can have his seat and continue with whatever plans he had for the region.

If after a period he does not return then changes will have to be made.

At this period of time anyone with 1 endorsement could become Delegate.... This worries me

That's why I've locked the region :\ Also keeping an eye on who the WA members are in the region...

But the only response is yours after 7 days. Tempted to just let it loose, I have no care for delegation.

Hello again all,

I've not been around for some time, has anyone any information on our old forum that we used once?

I have a couple of issues I wish to raise with you all once I gauge the amount of activity on the message board. Let me know if you have read this please.

Thanks,

Holy Tyrr

Huge apologies fellow members of the realm. Due to the unique way Sky runs its affairs, I've been without broadband for a lengthy amount of time. I understand that the WA seat is not mine to claim, but I'd be happy to resume my responsibility if that is the wish of England and its members. God save the Queen

Take it SO. I for one don't want to be delegate

Welcome back gentlemen!

I will also endorse whoever wishes it. 'though I fear it is more of a titular title nowadays as there doesn't seem to be much to delegate!

Sad but true. I'll welcome any endorsements member states see fit

We just need to get into it again. I've missed it!

What about some new laws coming into play? Or an invasion of some sort? England is the best and finest of the UK regions. We should show our dominance.

*shuffles his feet awkwardly*

His Majesty wrote:We should show our dominance.

I'm gettin' scared now. Not scarred, but scared. Funny how a single letter can change one's life... "Hey, let's give Mr. Marsden a halloween surprise!" "Yeah, he'll be really scarred after that!"

Why the awkwardness? Just a casual bit of ingame role playing :)

Anyone know why our embassy with Australia is being closed? It was, at one point, one of our oldest allies.

It was the several days of silence. You made this great speech and it's like the rest of the room just looked at the floor shuffling there feet.

"There's only four of us left now Sire."

They're shattering them all. Looks a bit gung-ho in the outback right now.

Morekai wrote:It was the several days of silence. You made this great speech and it's like the rest of the room just looked at the floor shuffling there feet.

"There's only four of us left now Sire."

We will have to regroup, email the old members of the forum and try to bring it back to some of its former glory.

We need to be active in recruiting. I'll try and get to grips with some of the changes NS has had over the last few years. If anyone has any ideas on a recruitment message, please let me know through a TG.

So it appears for the time being, I'm not able to join the WA, so Morekai its down to you!

What about this great storm? Anyone feeling the effects?

And I will try my best SO, as good as any man clinging to the security of three endorsements.

Love the statistics, although doesn't look good for my nation ;)

The General Assembly Resolution up for vote is co-authored by Hirota, who previously resided in England. Anyone fancy grouping together and writing one?

Sure, let's do it. Although I haven't really kept abreast of whats going in the WA so I wouldn't say I had any ideas on what to write it on

Great news! Thanks Wilkosaurous! :)

Hello England!

Long time no see! :)

Welcome home Bedlingtonshire, good to see your return :)

HM

Welcome England and Portugal! :)

For anyone new, England's regional history can be found here:

http://z15.invisionfree.com/Democratic_England/index.php?showtopic=264&st=0

It's not pretty in places, but it is an enjoyable read and great role playing was had!

Having served as delegate for well in excess of a year, it seems I may be condemned never to be sent my WA email in order to rejoin. That said, its lovely to have Tyrr back, and I'm fully behind Morekai as delegate. I reserve judgment on any future delegates

According to the forum, NS changed their mail server recently and so were no longer on some site's whitelists.

Apparently Hotmail and BT have been particularly slow in updating their whitelists. I changed my email to a gmail one and that worked, although it still got put in the spam folder.

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I gave up trying to re-establish Sodoff and have instead rejuvenated it as a Second Reich. Greetings one and all!

Wahey, where have all these familiar names been hiding? Welcome everyone.

It's wonderful seeing the return of some great members. Welcome back Sodoff too. I've missed our conversations, the game has changed a bit since we last played, still reading up on the new changes myself!

"It's wonderful seeing the return of some great members. Welcome back Sodoff too."

Haha!

Sodoff Ii wrote:"It's wonderful seeing the return of some great members. Welcome back Sodoff too."

Haha!

I'll have to start reading what I've written again if I'm to succeed in any political role playing! ;)

You were right first time anyway! :-D

Welcome back! Great to see you guys again.

Welcome back Rayers II!

Anyone here ever play any PC games? I've been playing a game called Democracy 3 recently. It's quite good!

His Majesty wrote:Welcome back Rayers II!

Anyone here ever play any PC games? I've been playing a game called Democracy 3 recently. It's quite good!

Until I buy a new Laptop for IV, EU3.

I don't know if anyone's heard of it but I've been really getting into Crusader Kings II. Been starting as the Duke of York in 1066 and claiming England under my own bloodline. Interesting stuff :) A few times though I've been stuck without sons and been disposed of by jealous vassals but such is life, eh?

Hope you don't mind, just joined the game today and thought I would join England.

I've been playing quite a bit of Forced, which is this cool little co-op action-puzzler indie game, got a decent story behind the making of it as well. I still attempt to play Starcraft 2 every now and then but as I still get called a noob after 2 years of playing it so I've rather given up. You're more than welcome ShiBara. Hello to all the other returners as well.

I've tried EU 3 (and 4) but just can't get into it. There's so many things that appeal to me, the laws, the history and taxes etc but it might just be too complex for my simple mind. Crusader Kings II is the same, I think it must be the game engine. They look like amazing games though.

Love indie games Rex too!

I have a Steam ID if anyone wants to befriend me. Let me know through TG :)

Hey, Welcome ShiBara! This region is on the up. Hope you enjoy being a part of it.

The General Assembly resolution is currently active: Repeal "Against Corruption"

How should Morekai vote?

http://z15.invisionfree.com/Democratic_England/index.php?showtopic=859

Tyrr

Morekai is leaning FOR.

Speak now or forever hold your peace.

Indeed I was correct and should have read that website links do not work in Telegrams. Apologies, the links I was talking about are:

For the non scientific delegate poll: http://z15.invisionfree.com/Democratic_England/index.php?showtopic=860

For the debate on how often elections take place: http://z15.invisionfree.com/Democratic_England/index.php?showtopic=861

Tyrr

Welcome Xenigonia, good to see you in the UN.

Anyone got any decent books they want to recommend? I like most things although I do have a preference towards books with a bit of philosophy in them.

If you can get through the Magician by a bloke called Raymond E. Feist then there's a whole multitude of books afterward to keep you entertained. Purely fantasy but it's a brilliant story and there's some philosophy to be found if you know where to look. Especially after a few books.

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