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Region: Lands End
Really?
As your new CTO, I am responsible for seeking out and selecting a new Ambassador (my previous post). However, I have had no luck so far. Telegram me if you are interested or want to learn more.
Unike, Atkemri, The United Banking Associaton, Clarkentrent
Lol, just noticed that Lands End is the third anti WA region, with the most WA endorsements.
Buryasia, Okla-Texas
WARNING: HIGHLY OPINIONATED CONTENT - I think the Vietnam War impacted the U.S. the most, in turn impacting the rest of the world. War in Nam considerably dropped American patriotism that didn't rise again until the years of Reagan, and has since declined up until the present, leading some political parties to sway towards a more European approach to politics, less nationalism, more globalist bull crap. The U.S. is seen less and less as a world power everyday, and is made fun of by the international community with the decline in our core American values.
Unike, Atkemri, Some Random Lands, Bluximburg, Modern Israel
Just in PM Ben Ants quit office because everyone calls him an ant
Buryasia
I feel as if it's coming back with Trump.
The Cincinnatus Republic
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That is fairly debatable. Tump is an unpopular president, and I don't know if Trump could make America stay as a global policeman. Then again, Trump has been showing off America's military strength and has raised the military budget.
As an anarcho-capitalist, I am strictly opposed to America's interventionism worldwide.
Trump is a good president but I would much rather see Gary Johnson mainly because I'm libertarian
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Or Ron Paul. I'm really into his free market ideology. Nonetheless, I don't agree with many of their social issues.
He may be unpopular,but he has improved the economy and has shown America's might by intimidating Rocket Man over in North Korea to be less aggressive. There was also the Syrian chemical weapon attack where he fired a cruise missile at a airbase and I haven't heard about any chemical weapon uses since.
Modern Israel
I have appointed Capercom as building manager, and am looking for a VP of Accounting. If you are interested, telegram me.
The Cincinnatus Republic
I read in a Rassmussen poll a few weeks ago that his approval rating was up to 48%, so, he's not really an unpopular president. Around ~45 is pretty standard.
What is Aleppo?
Atkemri, Buryasia
A city in Syria oh and libertarians are non intervention so we don't care what Aleppo is
Never mind then not only is he a good President he is also not hated like the left wants you to think.
Yeah, the Huffington Post would have would believe that he has a 0.3% approval rating. The most important thing to look at with polls is the methodology section, where it tells you what kind of people they polled. All of CNN's approval rating polls have usually had a makeup of about 35-40% lean democrats, 25-30% lean republicans, 30-40% independents. Always. Check. Methodology.
Atkemri, The United Banking Associaton
What do you think about an eventual reelection. Will Trump be able to achieve it?
I do believe he will be reelected in 2020, especially with the new tax cuts.
Yes. It will be just like 2016. Everyone will say he won't win. And then wins may be with the popular vote this time even though doesn't matter. Then is accused of colluding with russians even though no such thing happened.
Have y'all ever read George Washington's Farewell Address? Great stuff, basically my ideology summed up into a speech. Talks about not getting caught up in international affairs and even to go so far as being anti-alliance with the exception of trade. Also expresses his dissatisfaction of splitting into parties, saying it causes too much division within government. Some might find it cliche, but Washington's legacy within American culture is absolutely resounding and definitely should be considered more nowadays.
Atkemri, Buryasia
Eisenhower's Farewell Address also is a classic as he warned about the military/industrial complex becoming too powerful.
You always hear about the dark sides of old politicians nowadays, but I have never heard anything incriminating about George Washington. And, although he wasnt the best political mind, he surrounded himself with good people, listened to them and utilized them, was a great military leader, and when he didnt know much about something, he educated himself and processed all of the fact before making an informed decision. Although he wasnt a career politician, he was a great decision maker and a great man.
The United Banking Associaton, Bluximburg, The Cincinnatus Republic
Just curious for the people that say WW1 why do you guys think WW1 affected the modern world more than WW2 or other wars?
One reason would be that WWI was the catalyst of the American economy. The United States selling weapons to the Allies in WWI almost single handedly thruster the US economy to the top of the world stage, even eclipsing the former largest economy, that of the British Empire.
Unike
If you think about it, WWI led to every conflict until the end of the Cold War. I saw a video that explained this perfectly. I'm trying to find it, so that I can send it through here.
But if Germany had won the war, WWII wouldn't have happened, and Hitler wouldn't have risen.
Unike, Nordhpadhan
Well, and WWI was the primary cause of the Communist Revolution in Russia. But, WWI itself was caused by, among other things, imperialism.
WWI. The fall of Austro Hungarian Empire, which was a multinational State, opens the way to the nationalism time: i.e. One Nation, One Leader, One Language.
Unike
Hello all. I am A relatively new nation, however i am facing somewhat of a Budget spending issue. My Defence budget is slowly, but surely, dropping, it used to be aproximatley 20% of my spending, however, it has fallen to about 11%. If anyone is has any idea's on how i can fix this problem, then please let me know. Also thank you for accepting me into this great region, and i think WW1 affected the world more (just my opinion though).
Sincerey, Rone Jerro
The Cincinnatus Republic
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Hi, I'm a new nation here in this region. I just want to explain my ideological leaning in things, first things first I'm a capitalist and actually I have my own way of capitalism where everything is privatised but theres a lot of regulations so that they have fair competition and other safety reasons.
The Cincinnatus Republic
Does anyone know the Name of Yaangze's new nation
Sorry guys, family emergency happening with influenza stuff. I know I just joined and wanted to be apart of the region, but it may take another day or two before I can actually get on NS again. Thanks for understanding, hope everyone is well!
Unike, The Cincinnatus Republic
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I have officially broken Tesdai's record for endorsements. His was 67, and I just hit 68!
Archen Federation, Unike, Nordhpadhan, The Cincinnatus Republic
Welcome Brazsi
On the topic of the question.
World War 1 effected the modern world in a massive way.
MAIN is an acronym used to explain this.
M - Militarism: This is the theory regarding building up your military in order to maintain your strength in comparison to your neighbors. This theory resulted in the massive explosion of the German Military, as well as the Austrian and British armies pre-1914. This leads to increased tension between neighbors. I.E. If I build up my forces, Torranta may feel he needs to build up in response, thus, I feel threatened again and continue to build up forces. Essentially this creates an arms race between forces, leading to higher tensions and more posturing.
A- Alliances: This is creating alliances between nations. Now, you might ask why this lead to a World War. If The United Banking Associaton and I form an alliance, and maybe we bring in Torranta and Bluximburg. That's a pretty powerful alliance. Now lets say that tensions are rising regionally, maybe sensing a civil war Brazsi, Unike and Butcherhooks form an alliance in response. Now there are two competing alliances, we're arguing over space, over territory, and over bringing in newer allies to join our forces. This leads to a massive increase in national tension. If two super powers work together, the rest of the free world is in danger of being run over by their agenda.
I- Imperialism: Imperialism is the practice of forcibly taking colonies in another nation, to send resources back to the mother country. Often, the native population is enslaved or oppressed. Furthermore, the occupation is often brutal and formed by the military. For example: Say I invade an neutral territory on the grounds of "National expansion and the acquiring of resources". Say then Okla-Texas views that move as a direct threat to them, so they take over a territory near them. So real quick going back to alliances: Lets say my alliance forms an agreement that we'll split any territory we take equally among the three of us. So we start gobbling up territory rapidly, lets say the other alliance notices and starts doing the same or globally condemning our actions. If they do the same, we now have two opposing alliances directly competing for territory and the possibility of resources. This too leads to massively increased tensions between the nations, and between the two alliances.
N - Nationalism: Nationalism has been a big issue lately. Nationalism is pride in ones nation, it can be called Patriotism as well in some regards. However, Nationalism can be taken too fair (I.e. Nazi-Germany). But lets say my nation is doing okay, but I suddenly start preaching to my citizens that we are better than the rest of the world, that we are more powerful, more intelligent; just better in general. This is going to lead increased tensions between my citizens and the citizens of other nations. So say my Alliance starts preaching in each of our respective nations that this alliance will dominate not only the region, but also the global scale as well. Nations will begin squabbling over who is better and who is more powerful until eventually it comes to blows.
In summary, World War 1 effectively had many of the same conditions that we are facing world wide now. Nations like America, North Korea, Russia and China are all posturing militarily, and forming alliances, screaming about who's better and trying to gain territory (more of where our influence lands vs gaining tangible lands). Thus, WW1 effected the world more than any other war, right up through modern wars in Iraq and the Middle East. Thanks to imperialism, many tribes/groups are forced together into countries now. This leads to increased tension and forcing two groups together who already want to kill each other never works. Militarism is rampant as well, especially in China and North Korea, not to leave the USA out. Nations now have such a propensity for violence, such an ability to kill that a squad of rifleman can obliterate another with the simple press of a button, terrifying but true. Alliances have been formed between nations, and though it is a financial alliance, things like OPEC can be counted in that number, as does NATO and technically the UN. Imperialism is much less on the forefront, but it is still an issue as far as spheres of influence go.
I hope this is helpful, and I would love feedback on how it was to read/understand (I'm studying to be a history professor)
Unike, Fanter Kesh, Butcherhooks, Bluximburg, The Cincinnatus Republic
Hi, I'm a new nation here in the new
you did good, I'm a history buff just like you
Archen Federation, The United Banking Associaton, Butcherhooks
Hi
Archen Federation
On that note, Torranta, Bluximburg, The United Banking Associaton, wanna form an alliance?
The United Banking Associaton
Bluximburg will always remain neutral in regional disputes. Our military solely exist for self-defense purposes. We are willing to trade with anyone, and our main focus is economic development. In addition, if anyone tries invading us, we have nukes. :)
Archen Federation, Butcherhooks
While I am disappointing, I understand your reasoning
Butcherhooks
can I enter in your alliance
Butcherhooks
Your nukes might be bigger Archen but you still need people to clean the dust from your motherboard.
Brazsi I'm mostly joking
Ew I stepped in some potatos Butcherhooks *Scrapes metal boot across ground and screams in binary*
Screams back in Gaelic and binary most of which were a recipe for Potato stew
We are allies with no one, and friends with everyone.
ok I like that, in my previous region (who were the Communist Bloc) there was so much division between alliances
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This is a great poll that we have right now! I'm voting for WW1. I'm doing that because, in addition to it's immediate effects, the treaty of Versailles set the stage for WW2. We never should've made Germany take the blame for WW1. There are so many parties to blame before Germany: the Serbian assassin, the Serbian government, and Austria-Hungary.
Unike, The United Banking Associaton
Ive been throwing around this idea where we make a new nation, and base it off the ideals of both of our main nations, and share the password for it so we can both access it. The first empire, or rather, a union of 2 nations! It wouldnt take precedent over our main nations, but it could be fun. Want to give it a try?
It could be named something along the lines of Archo-Torranta (aka a fusion of our nations)
Unike, Bagiona
Well, I dislike that idea. I think everyone should solely be responsible for their own nations.
Thats why I said our main nations would take precedent. The union thing would be for role play reasons.
Bluximburg
I see.
Hey all! I just checked our embassy policy under this link https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=874596#embassies
Since I'm now the CTO it should be changed accordingly for accuracy. I'm not saying I have the power to change it but that's why I am bringing it up. Since August is on an apparent hiatus, I will just leave it be.
The embassy policy is a part of our basic constitution. If you want to change it, you should talk to August, since the power to change the embassy policy does not lie solely with the CTO.
Sorry for delay! I'm down for it! I think it would be really cool! Archorranta? Tarrchen?
Btw for anyone wondering the CH in my nations name is said like a K
So it's Arken Federation when pronounced :D
I'd join.
You were part of a communist region. As this region's self appointed anti-commie crusader I will have to stare menacingly at you
*stares menacingly at Brasil*
Liberum Imperium
*stares menacingly in solidarity with Atkemri*
*Glares at both of you in Archenian* You two calm down. I am the embodiment of the USSR
Liberum Imperium
*STARING INTENSIFIES*
Liberum Imperium
I have a very large red button and a massive military. Staring is rude, go sit in the corner and think about what you've done. *Glares and crosses arms*
Liberum Imperium
"I also have a button but mine is bigger and actually works!"
-President Donald Trump 2018
Liberum Imperium
What a coincidence, I voted for him XD
Liberum Imperium
I would've too if I could.
Liberum Imperium
Under 18 I assume? It's okay, this was the first election I could vote in. I disliked all the options and chose the lesser evil
Liberum Imperium, The Cincinnatus Republic
Yes,I just saw Trump as the only good option.
Well, in real life political news, my hometown just elected our first new mayor in 14 years. Our current mayor has been the only mayor in my hometown to be elected to a fourth term. He's been a good mayor, but now he's running for governor in my state! Pretty excited and I hope he'll win.
Archen Federation, The Cincinnatus Republic
There were no good options, only the lesser of two evils.
Okla-Texas DOWN WITH DEMOCRACY! *Coughs* Sorry, I meant, thats cool. I tend to ignore local politics where I am
Okla-Texas
Of course!
I really like Ted Cruz and was super impressed with Ben Carson, although very inexperienced in really anything related to the Presidency.
Hello, does anyone know how i can boost my defense percentage
Fund police
The United Banking Associaton
[quote=archen_federation;29468483]Sorry for delay! I'm down for it! I think it would be really cool! Archorranta? Tarrchen?
How about, the United States of America? Creative, I know.
how do I do that?
Whenever you get an issue and police ask for funding as an option, thats how to. I'd also recommend building up arms manufacturing
awesome, thanks, is there any particular way i could build up arms manufacturing.
I couldn't tell you exactly how. All I know is I'm extremely militaristic, and now I'm top 1% world wide for arms
ok, thank you
Hope it helps :)
Hello, I'm new here! Glad to make your acquaintance.
The United Banking Associaton, Clarkentrent, The Cincinnatus Republic
Welcome!
Welcome! I hope you enjoy your stay in our region.
If you want to be able to vote in our elections and propose bylaws, you need to become a shareholder. The instructions for how to become a shareholder can be found here.(Please note, shareholder applications must be sent to Bluximburg as he is actually the COO, that dispatch is out of date) I very much encourage you to become a shareholder, as it is remarkably easy and affords you extra privileges.
Bluximburg, The Smithtonian States
don't worry I was there to debate against them (I hate communism and socialism)
Yeah, about that, I have received at 4 shareholder applications even though I am no longer the COO.
Bluximburg
I apologize for the dispatches. I am still in the process of figuring out how to update everything. If anyone knows anything about coding, please contact me, because I really need help!
Hey I,m looking for endorsement so I can can propose a Industrial freedom proposal.
Archen Federation, Buryasia, Bluximburg
I'll endorse you, don't waste it XD
Hey question? I sent my shareholder thing to Torranta and they said I'm good? Do I need to do anything else?
Also do we have a Regional military?
Yep, your good. We just cant access our dispatch right now. You are a shareholder. Once we get the dispatch up and running I will help update it. I have a list.
Archen Federation
Do we have a military? I'm suddenly really curious about this
You might have a problem
Archen Federation
So I just realized that my nation is in the Top 10% for Rudest Citizens, Most Cheerful Citizens, and Nicest Citizens. What in the world...?
The United Banking Associaton, The Cincinnatus Republic
We have to be careful
*That one guy from ancient aliens* Aliens
Buryasia, Modern Israel
LONG LIVE THE THE KING !JK we hate the king
So now would be a bad time to say that this unit being operated by Hivemind 2049 is a regicide then...?
????? Well to I guess to war with the hive minds!
-Head General J.M. jon
Send it to me.
We welcome this opportunity to test your mettle. However we feel it is only courteous to warn you, we vastly out number your forces by nearly 7 to 1.
I would like to propose a referendum, for the establishment of a military. I believe, that it should be managed by a ministry of defense/military/security.
What do you think?
Archen Federation, Buryasia, Modern Israel
I love this idea, I'd be happy to contribute or help in any way I could
The United Banking Associaton, Buryasia
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