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The United Banking Associaton wrote:El español no es tu idioma nativo?

1 no Spanish is not my native language

Bonnie Blue Republic wrote:Unike, if Rock attains a majority in the poll, I would suggest narrowing the types of it down further.

Or honestly that goes for any of the given topics.

2 Great idea will do.

3 How are you all doing this weekend?

Bonnie Blue Republic, The Democracy Of Red Star

Unike wrote:

3 How are you all doing this weekend?

Great so far. Gonna try to check out the "Solo" movie and hopefully not miss the Augustin Alliance party this eve'. Although I'm a little disappointed how bad slashing the govment in half was for my nations economy and crime. But hey, at least the tax rate is low now.

Unike, The Democracy Of Red Star

Buryasia wrote:

Great so far. Gonna try to check out the "Solo" movie and hopefully not miss the Augustin Alliance party this eve'. Although I'm a little disappointed how bad slashing the govment in half was for my nations economy and crime. But hey, at least the tax rate is low now.

Solo is great I dont know why it got so much hate.

Unike

Grater Tovakia wrote:Solo is great I dont know why it got so much hate.

Because of people who hold every new Star Wars movie to the utmost degree of cinema instead of just measuring the entertainment value.

I’m pretty surprised to see rock leading in the poll. People have always told me it’s a “dead” genre. It’s nice to see that these people are wrong. Personally I’m into grunge, punk, and metal.

Unike

Fanter Kesh wrote:I’m pretty surprised to see rock leading in the poll. People have always told me it’s a “dead” genre. It’s nice to see that these people are wrong. Personally I’m into grunge, punk, and metal.

It's not that it's dead...

Rather, it doesn't get as much exposure now as it used to simply because of the sheer amount of music being made.

That goes for most modern music genres.

Metal and rock are two completely different genres. Get it right please.

I can't vote, because your poll-maker made it residents only, but I'd like to vote for "Punk Rock".

The United Banking Associaton

Kurczak Mielony wrote:I can't vote, because your poll-maker made it residents only, but I'd like to vote for "Punk Rock".

Unike

Hear that? Next poll, allow embassy vote as well. If that's a thing you can do, anyway.

Kurczak Mielony

Bonnie Blue Republic wrote:Unike

Hear that? Next poll, allow embassy vote as well. If that's a thing you can do, anyway.

You can just open it to all, lol. Very rarely do you get puppet flooding, and even if you do, it's no biggie. ~~It's a whole CK drama thing.~~

I know it's possible for all. It is possible to restrict to embassies, though?

Kurczak Mielony

Bonnie Blue Republic wrote:I know it's possible for all. It is possible to restrict to embassies, though?

Not sure, I don't have poll authority. Maybe?

Kurczak Mielony wrote:Not sure, I don't have poll authority. Maybe?

I don't have poll authority either...

I put punk but it's really a toss up between punk, grunge, alternative, and metal. Really only put punk because Green Day's my fav.

To the voters who don't like rock, glad to see some people have taste.

Vilkona wrote:To the voters who don't like rock, glad to see some people have taste.

I am now trying to decide if those are fighting words.

Saint Gloria, The United Banking Associaton, Buryasia, Doggor, Kurczak Mielony

To be even more specific I like power metal. Oh yeah and country and jazz (I am an odd bird) but I do agree with cable from deadpool 2 about dubstep

Unike

Kurczak Mielony wrote:You can just open it to all, lol. Very rarely do you get puppet flooding, and even if you do, it's no biggie. ~~It's a whole CK drama thing.~~

Will do next time apologies for not doing that this time

Kurczak Mielony

When I first saw the poll on rock I thought it was stones and I got confused that rocks could be punk. I blame this on the last unit on rocks we took in school.

Atkemri

Unike wrote:Will do next time apologies for not doing that this time

It's no problem, heh, but I was looking through our sister regions and saddened I couldn't vote for my favorite music. I shouldn't tell you how to run your job, though!

Unike, Buryasia

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1040092

Kurczak Mielony wrote:I shouldn't tell you how to run your job, though!

Thank you, Unike, for the fun polls and thank you, Kurczak Mielony for being part of our conversations on the LE board.

Speaking of conversations, I dunno, anyone got an opinion on NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, World Cup, etc. . . . or are these events just opiates for the masses, like the Roman gladiator arenas?

Unike

Buryasia wrote:Thank you, Unike, for the fun polls and thank you, Kurczak Mielony for being part of our conversations on the LE board.

Speaking of conversations, I dunno, anyone got an opinion on NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, World Cup, etc. . . . or are these events just opiates for the masses, like the Roman gladiator arenas?

As a golden nights fan, I am not happy with the Stanley Cup finals.

Buryasia wrote:-snip-

No problem! I'll probably active here more and more. You all better get used to my ugly face... : P

Grater Tovakia wrote:As a golden nights fan, I am not happy with the Stanley Cup finals.

I can't call myself a "fan," because I don't watch enough hockey, but they are certainly the better story. But I think it could make an even greater story if they don't win it all in their first year. They have something still to reach for. Who knows, it could be a lifetime before they make it back. That would be a fantastic story, but probably miserable if you're a fan.

Fanter Kesh

Buryasia wrote:Thank you, Unike, for the fun polls and thank you, Kurczak Mielony for being part of our conversations on the LE board.

Speaking of conversations, I dunno, anyone got an opinion on NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, World Cup, etc. . . . or are these events just opiates for the masses, like the Roman gladiator arenas?

The NBA finals is just hard to watch this year. I don’t like Lebron much but at the same time I really don’t want to see the Warriors win again. It’s been the same two teams for the last 4 years now, it’s getting tired. Hopefully free agency shakes things up enough that we see at least one different team in the finals, my guess would be the Celtics (If they remain healthy)

Fanter Kesh wrote:The NBA finals is just hard to watch this year. I don’t like Lebron much but at the same time I really don’t want to see the Warriors win again. It’s been the same two teams for the last 4 years now, it’s getting tired. Hopefully free agency shakes things up enough that we see at least one different team in the finals, my guess would be the Celtics (If they remain healthy)

I just want Philly to make it to the championship.

Fanter Kesh

Fanter Kesh, I'd like to see Lebron win it again.

Fanter Kesh

Buryasia wrote:Fanter Kesh, I'd like to see Lebron win it again.

He can't carry forever.

Fanter Kesh

Greetings :D

Buryasia

Concerning the current poll: I said the Electoral College was good. Here is why.

[list=1][*] The Founding Fathers devised the Electoral College before the development of the Two-party System. Wise community leaders chosen as Electors would screen potential candidates for President, and then the individuals screened by the Electoral college would be voted on in the House of Representatives, just as Parliament chooses a Prime Minister. The Founders thought that there were few men, like George Washington, who could actually receive a majority of the electoral votes, so most Presidents would be chosen by Congressional vote. The development of the Two-party system circumvented their expectations.

[*] The Founders distrusted the popular election of the President out of fear that a charismatic demagogue could mislead the masses. The Electoral College structure probably prevented the USA from ever electing a Hitlerian type of president.

[*] The Founders feared the legitimate concerns of the small states would be trampled by the more populous large states, and the Electoral College was seen as a way to help prevent a total tyranny of the majority over the minority.

[*] Finally, the Two-party System, when combined with the Electoral College, in most cases, has led to a speedy election result with a minimum of controversy.[/list]

So, The Electoral College is good.

Unike, Saint Gloria, Buryasia, Bluximburg, Grater Tovakia, Legoa

Sea View wrote:Concerning the current poll: I said the Electoral College was good. Here is why.

[list=1][*] The Founding Fathers devised the Electoral College before the development of the Two-party System. Wise community leaders chosen as Electors would screen potential candidates for President, and then the individuals screened by the Electoral college would be voted on in the House of Representatives, just as Parliament chooses a Prime Minister. The Founders thought that there were few men, like George Washington, who could actually receive a majority of the electoral votes, so most Presidents would be chosen by Congressional vote. The development of the Two-party system circumvented their expectations.

[*] The Founders distrusted the popular election of the President out of fear that a charismatic demagogue could mislead the masses. The Electoral College structure probably prevented the USA from ever electing a Hitlerian type of president.

[*] The Founders feared the legitimate concerns of the small states would be trampled by the more populous large states, and the Electoral College was seen as a way to help prevent a total tyranny of the majority over the minority.

[*] Finally, the Two-party System, when combined with the Electoral College, in most cases, has led to a speedy election result with a minimum of controversy.[/list]

So, The Electoral College is good.

Agreed, great explanation!

Saint Gloria, Sea View, Buryasia, The Cincinnatus Republic

Hello

Sea View

Wut?

Saint Gloria

Nothing :v

Saint Gloria

Normally I'd complain about meaningful activity on the RMB... but hey, activity is activity.

On an unrelated note, I'd like to take a moment to plug the Discord Server Lands End uses.

As you may or may not be aware, the AA all share one server, which greatly streamlines communication between members.

Here it is:

https://discord.gg/Rs8GjNk

Discord is a wonderfully useful thing to have, even beyond NS; I hope you'll come on over and join us.

Bonnie Blue Republic wrote:Normally I'd complain about meaningful activity on the RMB... but hey, activity is activity.

Wut?

But seriously, just got back from a nice weekend trip. Among other things, saw a few historical sites related to a little-known historical figure "Athanase de Mezieres." Check out stories about his adventures in early colonial Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, if you are in to that sort of thing. With a google search you'll get lots of interesting information.

Well, interesting is relative but it is to me anyway.

Buryasia wrote:Wut?

But seriously, just got back from a nice weekend trip. Among other things, saw a few historical sites related to a little-known historical figure "Athanase de Mezieres." Check out stories about his adventures in early colonial Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, if you are in to that sort of thing. With a google search you'll get lots of interesting information.

Well, interesting is relative but it is to me anyway.

Check the four posts before mine.

I wish I could go on weekend trips... farm life sucks sometimes.

Buryasia

Hey, Unike, I was wandering if the next time you do a poll, that you could make one about the most popular conspiracy theories that people in this region believe/agree with.

Unike

Sea View wrote:Howdy!

Greetings

Sea View

Bonnie Blue Republic wrote:Greetings

Hello

Bonnie Blue Republic

can a have potion of power

Finak wrote:can a have potion of power

Potions of power don't exist.

if you mean a position of power, hang around until elections and you might be able to get one. It's not gonna get given to you.

Just a friendly reminder to you all that our RP region, The Breakroom, is a thing.

I want to try and get some actual, organized RP up and running.

If anyone's got any ideas, TG me with them.

Thanks in advance!

Bonnie Blue Republic

Finak wrote:can a have potion of power

I think you will have to visit Hogwarts for that.

Atkemri, Greater American Patriots

@Solas unas robbed my bank because I joined you! help!

Today is incredible and glorious 1st birthday of world-over-humping greatness of Buryasia!

Sea View, Legoa

Buryasia wrote:Today is incredible and glorious 1st birthday of world-over-humping greatness of Buryasia!

Happy Birthday may it be filled with happiness!

The Democracy Of Red Star, Legoa

Buryasia wrote:Today is incredible and glorious 1st birthday of world-over-humping greatness of Buryasia!

Happy founders day!

Hey everybody sorry for the self-promotion (If this is not okay I'll delete it) but I just started a Role Play (RP) thread called Black Gold. It does not require signups and there is a map. It takes place in 1956 on an oil-rich Island It seems to have some interest and people are starting to get in it but I just wanted to let some regional friend know about it! :)

Sea View, Legoa

Grater Tovakia wrote:Hey everybody sorry for the self-promotion (If this is not okay I'll delete it) but I just started a Role Play (RP) thread called Black Gold. It does not require signups and there is a map. It takes place in 1956 on an oil-rich Island It seems to have some interest and people are starting to get in it but I just wanted to let some regional friend know about it! :)

I'm assuming those interested in participating should telegram you?

I can't see anything wrong with telling people about it as long as you aren't advertising another region or anything like that.

Legoa

Dear fellows,

I would like to urge our ambassador to the United Nations Security Council to vote negatively on its currently discussed resolution. Apparently, the person that is subject of the document is a so-called "democratic socialist". Hence, I think it would be self-harm for our representative to sustain a motion of applause for such governments.

Would he inform us of his proceedings at the appropriate time?

Kind regards

Atkemri, Nordhpadhan

Greater Mericure wrote:Dear fellows,

I would like to urge our ambassador to the United Nations Security Council to vote negatively on its currently discussed resolution. Apparently, the person that is subject of the document is a so-called "democratic socialist". Hence, I think it would be self-harm for our representative to sustain a motion of applause for such governments.

Would he inform us of his proceedings at the appropriate time?

Kind regards

Democratic socialists are not that bad and your one to talk you are a Dictatorship.

1st apologies for there being no polls for a while real life stuff came up.

2nd how're you all doing today?

Sea View, Buryasia

Unike wrote:2nd how're you all doing today?

Watchin World Cup being lazy with my dogs. Basically, win win winn'n

Unike

The Democracy Of Red Star wrote:Democratic socialists are not that bad and your one to talk you are a Dictatorship.

Only a Dem Soc would say that!

Vilkona wrote:Only a Dem Soc would say that!

We are New York Times Democracy

The Democracy Of Red Star wrote:Democratic socialists are not that bad and your one to talk you are a Dictatorship.

Or a 'Temporary Conservative State of Emergency' in the Conservative setting

Hello, Lands End. As Building Manager, I have procured a preliminary plan for a portion of our headquarters. Can someone in management help me find the right way to share this document with the region? I was hoping to post this document where everyone can look it over, give me feedback, and start choosing their offices.

Unike, Bonnie Blue Republic, Sea View, Okla-Texas, Waikaloa

Lol, the whole scuffle with democratic socialism is silly. We all know that socialism is destructive and destroys the rights of every individual. Adding "democratic" before it doesn't make it better.

Saint Gloria, Okla-Texas

Waikaloa wrote:Lol, the whole scuffle with democratic socialism is silly. We all know that socialism is destructive and destroys the rights of every individual. Adding "democratic" before it doesn't make it better.

The freer the market the freer the people

Saint Gloria, Waikaloa

Unike wrote:

The freer the market the freer the people

Yep! The market is the people!

Random Opinion

I don't think Agorism actually works, all it would really do is cause the state to try to increase policing and regulations , which could prove successful to gain support , but it would make day to day life a living hell.

Unike wrote:The freer the market the freer the ...

Rich people. And upper middle class. But free markets do little for the poor. Education is, IMHO, the long-term answer for poverty. For this reason, education is a worthwhile expense and the rich and upper middle class must share the burden of paying for the education of those in poverty. Sure, some of you will preach social Darwinism but when poverty is not addressed and instead grows to become a majority of society, who will be the predators and who will be the prey?

Oh and Vilkona.

Vilkona wrote:Random Opinion

I don't think Agorism actually works, . . .

Depends on what you mean by "works." Overthrow the state? Probably not. But I'll use weed as an example where it is working to an extent. Because it seems the more money people make on weed, the more likely it eventually will be legalized.

Finally, I repeat, how do you all want me to share the beta version of the building map?

Legoa

Imgur or on Discord

Buryasia wrote:Rich people. And upper middle class. But free markets do little for the poor. Education is, IMHO, the long-term answer for poverty. For this reason, education is a worthwhile expense and the rich and upper middle class must share the burden of paying for the education of those in poverty. Sure, some of you will preach social Darwinism but when poverty is not addressed and instead grows to become a majority of society, who will be the predators and who will be the prey?

Oh and Vilkona.Depends on what you mean by "works." Overthrow the state? Probably not. But I'll use weed as an example where it is working to an extent. Because it seems the more money people make on weed, the more likely it eventually will be legalized.

Finally, I repeat, how do you all want me to share the beta version of the building map?

Post it on the bulletin

Buryasia, The Democracy Of Red Star

Oooh I've never written a bulletin before. I'll work on that -- gimme a couplea days to figure it out.

Saint Gloria, The Democracy Of Red Star

The Democracy Of Red Star wrote:Hi

Your in the JTF reserve squadron right?

Grater Tovakia wrote:Your in the JTF reserve squadron right?

Yes, why?

The Democracy Of Red Star wrote:Yes, why?

Have you gotten any orders via TG? Also, I just looked at the SC proposal and saw 2 votes against commending Helaw. Forgive me if I am getting this wrong but isn't he a member of the AA and Ridgefield, why would we vote against commending a member of our own alliance?

The Democracy Of Red Star

Grater Tovakia wrote:... commending Helaw. Forgive me if I am getting this wrong but isn't he a member of the AA and Ridgefield, why would we vote against commending a member of our own alliance?

This is a good question, I'd love some more info before a vote but in absence of a good reason not to, I'd lean toward voting FOR commending one of our allies.

Buryasia wrote:

This is a good question, I'd love some more info before a vote but in absence of a good reason not to, I'd lean toward voting FOR commending one of our allies.

I had a puppet in the north pacific and a large portion of them voted for comending guy. Who led an invasion into thier region. I dunno anymore

The Democracy Of Red Star

You can't escape us!

The cape can post in all AA members!

Grater Tovakia wrote:I had a puppet in the north pacific and a large portion of them voted for comending guy. Who led an invasion into thier region. I dunno anymore
Guy invaded TNP? When?

September wrote:Guy invaded TNP? When?
My mistake the Pacific not the north pacific

Grater Tovakia wrote:My mistake the Pacific not the north pacific
Same question, then. When did Guy invade TP?

September wrote:Same question, then. When did Guy invade TP?
Ohhhh I read the TG wrong he fought them to liberate Lazarus. My mistake.

Agarntrop wrote:You can't escape us!

The cape can post in all AA members!

lol no

Heya

Do y'all have a pastebin or a quick rundown on what's what

Wow, this region is dying. We need to grow it!

Okla-Texas wrote:Wow, this region is dying. We need to grow it!

We need activity.

Okla-Texas

Bonnie Blue Republic wrote:We need activity.

Speaking of activity, what does everyone think about Trump's plan to create the "Space Force"?

Saint Gloria wrote:Speaking of activity, what does everyone think about Trump's plan to create the "Space Force"?

What would it do exactly? It’s not like we have military space vessels 😭

Saint Gloria

Legoa wrote:What would it do exactly? It’s not like we have military space vessels 😭

It's really just reclassifying the Air Force's "Space command" into it's own branch

Hi guys, new to this region but not the game. I used to be in Region Inc which was set up like this (CEO, Board, etc.) and it had offsite forums. I wanted to see how to get involved in the region more and if there were off-site forums for regional activities outside of NationStates.

Buryasia

Saint Gloria wrote:Speaking of activity, what does everyone think about Trump's plan to create the "Space Force"?

Terrible idea, truly sad! But in all seriousness, it is not a good idea. AFSC already controls most satellites and is doing a fine job, the X-37 is groundbreaking as the Chinese version is barely off the drawing board. While it sounds cool all it would end up doing is taking funding away from AFSC.

Rankadonia wrote:Hi guys, new to this region but not the game. I used to be in Region Inc which was set up like this (CEO, Board, etc.) and it had offsite forums. I wanted to see how to get involved in the region more and if there were off-site forums for regional activities outside of NationStates.

Firstly welcome to Lands End! To answer your question we do have offsite forums in the world factbook entry it says "Join the Discord Chat" click on the link and sign in. We share our offsite forum with all the members of the Augustin Alliance so there is a lot of activity. If you want to get involved right now please TG me if you wish to help me with recruiting.

Buryasia, Legoa

Question: How would I benefit from joining the WA.

Grater Tovakia wrote:Terrible idea, truly sad! But in all seriousness, it is not a good idea. AFSC already controls most satellites and is doing a fine job, the X-37 is groundbreaking as the Chinese version is barely off the drawing board. While it sounds cool all it would end up doing is taking funding away from AFSC.

Firstly welcome to Lands End! To answer your question we do have offsite forums in the world factbook entry it says "Join the Discord Chat" click on the link and sign in. We share our offsite forum with all the members of the Augustin Alliance so there is a lot of activity. If you want to get involved right now please TG me if you wish to help me with recruiting.

I wouldn't say Discord is a forum...

It's certainly a means of offsite communication, though, so you're half right.

With regards to the Space Force?

No. Just no. If Trump wants better power projection in Space, give NASA a bigger budget. We really don't need power projection in space though... it's literally a d*** measuring contest that serves no point.

Cean wrote:Question: How would I benefit from joining the WA.

WA membership is a requirement for Shareholder status, which allows greater participation in regional government.

Rankadonia

Have we thought of having an offsite forum separate from the Discord chat? It would make retaining member nations much easier and allow us to incorporate more involved aspects. At Region Inc we had an entire job market, real estate market, stock exchange, business sector (that was hard to start), etc. It was mostly text based which is easy to start, the stock exchange was a little different as is the currency since it requires a level of programming that I am not familiar with. I'd be happy to help in the other aspects though.

Rankadonia wrote:Have we thought of having an offsite forum separate from the Discord chat? It would make retaining member nations much easier and allow us to incorporate more involved aspects. At Region Inc we had an entire job market, real estate market, stock exchange, business sector (that was hard to start), etc. It was mostly text based which is easy to start, the stock exchange was a little different as is the currency since it requires a level of programming that I am not familiar with. I'd be happy to help in the other aspects though.

Well, now Zetaboards has shut down, one of the biggest problems is that there aren't many quality, free forum services left. August isn't a fan of forums, nor are a lot of people in the AA. I myself don't mind them, but I see their reasoning not to be too fond. The reality is that everything that forums could do, Discord can, and more. Plus, I do believe August has a market feature with his amazing bot planned in the future, which will be fun.

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Saint Gloria wrote:Speaking of activity, what does everyone think about Trump's plan to create the "Space Force"?

Well s—- I guess I should make one now

Saint Gloria

Saint Gloria wrote:Speaking of activity, what does everyone think about Trump's plan to create the "Space Force"?

It's a dare to China to militarize space. It's a way of wasting money on shifting the bureaucratic burden to continue doing what we already do. And it's a slap in the face to the air force.

Bonnie Blue Republic, Legoa

Buryasia wrote:And it's a slap in the face to the air force.

Chair Force*

Saint Gloria, Legoa

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