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Region: Lands End
Reason number 1 I should take over the planet:
Have you seen my nation? I have almost as many people as the planet.
Reason 2:
Have you seen my army? Like daaaayum boiiiiii
Everyone in lands end,
To those that are new, such as myself, Welcome! And those who have been here awhile, greetings. I have talked with some of you and look forward to getting acquainted and bringing everyone together! If you are a member of the world alliance or plan to be in the near future. Please, if you would. Endorse me, I will absolutely return the favor!
Thank you and enjoy this super fun game!
Sincerly- Cappy Facese.
Archen Federation, The United Banking Associaton, Okla-Texas, Modern Israel
Protocol enabling: Endorsement
Access: Granted
Status: Completed
Confederation Of Tesdai, Cappy Facese
I would agree with Modern Israel and Confederation Of Tesdai. Politics are okay as long as it is respectful. After all, we all should find and seek common ground as nations and as people; I really love that aspect of politics.
Confederation Of Tesdai, The United Banking Associaton, Modern Israel, Cappy Facese
Politics serve no purpose to the collective. We are one.
Im confused by what you are saying Archen Federation. Are you agreeing or disagreeing with me?
Confederation Of Tesdai
Program begin: Politics are an obsolete program. It was deleted long ago by this Collective. You will join this Collective? There is no dissent, no war or poverty, only the Collective. The Collective protects and loves its subjects. Join Collective? Y/N
Program End.
I agree with parts of both sides. While I do think we should be free to discuss politics, there are certain things that should be talked about cautiously, and I think everyone is tired of hearing about Trump. In the end, I was trying to unite Lands End in the WA to make our regions influence internationally greater so we can accomplish our motives easier, whether it be minimizing WA legislation or anything else. And Bluximburg was right to challenge me. We need to discuss these things to come to a peaceful conclusion.
By the way, Im really liking this new flag. Its a bit of a throwback to my first one, while keeping the black theme of my most recent one, and the black and white looks kinda nice. Where was I going with this?
Archen Federation, The Cincinnatus Republic, Where Your Deadbeat Dad Lives
The Collective finds the WA most perplexing, mostly due to tiring regulations on things. You humans are quite unique in your ability to come to new conclusions.
Hello! Glad to move to Land's End!
Torranta, Okla-Texas, Modern Israel, The Cincinnatus Republic
Program Activated: Welcome
++ Welcome friend, may you prosper under the banner of Lands End ++
Program End: Welcome
Hey there, I am the ambassador from Tranqu! How an anarchy managed to designate an Ambassador, I have no idea. Anyhow, greetings!
Archen Federation, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas, Modern Israel
Protocol dictates the strongest should lead when no set order stands. You must be quite strong to control power in an anarchy. Welcome.
What do you guys think, about the WA Proposal to condemn Wrapper?
The Collective voted to condemn them, Wrapper seems to be a nuisance via the WA report, and should be dealt with accordingly.
Okla-Texas
The conclusion we came to was that we should vote against it. If you want to see the process go back a page.
Archen Federation, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas, Modern Israel
I voted to condemn based off of the user making themself seem like just an overall nuisance.
Okla-Texas
True. And I guess LE does have a history of punishing those who made nuisances of themselves...
Archen Federation
To The Collective, it seems like he wanted to be; for lack of a better term, a "troll". Repeatedly sending "I am Groot" to other nations is A). Annoying, B). immature and C). just stupid overall. And thats just one of the charges against him.
That is is, although at least he went to the trouble of making a nation by that name.
Honestly, the fact that that was even identified as him marks him as kinda an idiot.
Greetings! Hope all is well in Conch Kingdom.
Bonnie Blue Republic, Okla-Texas
The sole fact that he exists alone is a disgrace to the entire populace of this great site. He is a troll plain and simple. Vote to Condemn him.
I do not think a nation should be condemned on a global scale due to sheer idiocy and immaturity. If his region thinks his actions are deplorable, then they should deal with him themselves and keep government positions out of his reach, similar to a parent keeping tide-pods away from their infants.
Archen Federation, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas
Tide pods should be kept away from all children, ages 0-99. However I do think that if the International community comes against him, something may be done.
Voted Against. The case just doesn't seem that valuable of a decision for the international community to make. If they want something done, do it within their regional sphere.
Bluximburg, Okla-Texas
I concur!
Well put!
Archen Federation
I also voted FOR. This particular proposal is more of a condemnation trophy. While some people do not vote 'for' for nominees to receive it as a trophy I find this situation different. Most may have expected a commendation would be more appropriate for this nominee, it happened that the condemnation came about better in other words it is supposed to be comedic. I suppose, its not your stock standard condemnation. Its still well-written though and accurate. I do like his character 'Groot' though.
I guess thats one way to look at it.
The FOX are fools barking up the wrong tree. Rump has some GOP policy that's good, but the man is indeed a scumbag, and a danger to democracy. Nunes is even worse, as Rump can't smell his own stink. Our family has known him for decades. Pure scum. My little brother once lawyered for him. He'd never vote for the ignorant dick.
I don't think anyone can argue with you at this point. However, we like to keep it cool over here in Lands End. We were just talking about this earlier, that political discussion should be encouraged in Lands End, so long as it is civil.
Be mindful of your words. You can engage in civil discourse without the use of ad hominem. Leave your personal sentiment out of it. Your statement would appear to be offensive and unbecoming of an emperor.
Modern Israel
I am always civil. & wouldn't think of insulting any of you. But of course it is my duty as a citizen to insult and disrespect actual in real life politicians.
And you have the prerogative to do so, but I will caution you to mind your language on this rmb.
Okla-Texas, Modern Israel
In other news, tried to help the homeless, ending up lowering Employment . . . some of the outcomes of these issues just don't make sense. I had another issue just last week where I put up a wall to stop ILLEGAL immigration and now have a policy of strict close borders to all immigrants. Illegal vs. legal . . . hmmmm
Bluximburg
Meanwhile, the legislature in Bluximburg votes to end lifetime terms for the Chancellor and will limit the Chancellor's term to 5 years. (Read my factbook for background info). We have also reinstated conscription as a measure against unemployment and homelessness.
Anyone who refers to fox as if they are actual news, rather than dangerous fool are themselves dupes or enemies of democracy. That's just a fact. And this Emperor is not above using the firing squad, as in real life in Kaisertum Osterreich. The Emperor rides and fights with his troops.
False, that is your opinion. I read a spectrum of news outlets, and consider myself to be right of center for the most part, so please avoid your implications that I am fool.
Liberum Imperium, Modern Israel
All hail our glorious emperor! Our enemies will be scattered, and their nations destroyed. Do not threaten our Emperor!
Cernowitz
I did not wish to threaten, but hope we can maintain cordial relations without malice. I have telegramed the Emperor, and we have resolved the matter, thank you.
I would ask you how Trump can be a danger to democracy when America isn't a democracy. We are a representative republic. I think that's a good thing too. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what's for dinner.
I don't think that declaring something opinion based a fact and then demonize people with opposing opinion is intellectually honest. Come on now, FOX News is no more a danger to our non-existent democracy than MSNBC or the Huffington post. (I don't even like FOX News, I'm just pointing out that all news sources are biased and people aren't "dupes or enemies of democracy" just because of the news agency they like.)
Not to be disrespectful, but anyone can argue with the point he made just by pointing out that we aren't a democracy. Or by pointing out that Trump was fairly elected by the system we do have, and that noone has produced evidence that he is any kind of serious threat to our institutions.
PS: tone of voice can't be conveyed by text, but I mean this to be calm and cordial. I'm not saying that anyone is stupid or lying or anything like that. I'm just challenging the statements of others.
Bluximburg, Modern Israel
Huff is nearly as bad as fox, but not nearly as dangerous. Donny is a danger and you know what we meant by use of the word democracy. The system has been eroding for years, and scumbags like Duck Rump accelerate the degradation. He's an ass from top to bottom. His wife knows it. The GOPs know it. He exudes slime from every pore. Sater laundered Kazakh rubles through his business, but Don is as likely the dupe as greed blinds him to all else. Those are facts. He lies as instinctively as Hilly, who lies with nearly every word. Duck Rump is best kept locked up, where he will likely be before long. But the much improved foreign policy will happily continue under Whitey Pence. So the faster we lose the fat moron, and take the superstitious god-flogger, the less damage the nation will incur.
This is an important point. No one is one-dimensional. I read Bloomberg, The New York Post, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, FOX News, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, The Washington Post, Vox, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Zerohedge, Townhall, Real Clear Politics, The Guardian, and Slate.
Cernowitz, It is very unfair to call anyone
Just because they read/watch a news outlet that you don't like.
Liberum Imperium, Bluximburg
I'm not going to try to change your opinion about Trump. But I will point out that as a matter of fact, there is no evidence that he colluded with Russia, just speculation. If there ever is, I'll gladly support his removal from office. Also, unless you're clairvoyant, you couldn't possibly know that Melania Trump (who seems happily married, and in one interview said that they never even fight) thinks that Trump is "an ass from top to bottom."
Modern Israel
Sure, unless they try to use an article of there's as some sort of evidence, of anything but a desire for ratings and the spread of propaganda more damaging than the Russian. It's absurd from the start. They, fox, are clearly, as the pig president said, an enemy of the people. As is the ass that was elected.
Do not double post on our rmb. Use edit button if needed. I have warned you against using ad hominem multiple times. Again, feel free to engage in civil discourse without calling someone "stupid," "ass," etc. You can hate Trump all you like, and I am sure there are many who share your sentiment. You are entitled to your opinion, and you have the right to share it. However, I think you should be mindful about what you say, and learn to distinguish fact from opinion. I have privately cautioned you via telegram to be mindful of what you post, and yet you have shown blatant disregard to my concerns.
Okla-Texas
Perhaps those who are running in our next election and who have not yet put forward their campaign would like to do so?
We are totally unconcerned with your concerns. We know for a fact that tRump is an ass. Our family knew him personally and business through the first divorce and he's not improved with age.
You've been warned before by Bluximburg, an we ask this as a way of respecting every nation in our region. We are not criticizing your personal opinions, but we ask this to hold civility between everyone
Thanks!
Is this what our RMB is going to be like today?
The United Banking Associaton, Cernowitz
It's just a matter of having a calm discussion.
Cernowitz
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To be fair, good sir, all media outlets have some sort of agenda. Even NPR. I'm not sticking up for Fox News in any way, but even I think Fox AND NPR are biased as well.
The United Banking Associaton, Cernowitz
NPR is very biased but were far worse before they were smacked in 2014, lost the sponsors and the fund-raiser backlash. We creamed them. They fired the CEO.
FOX has become like Alex Jones, just makes up fiction for ratings. The crazier the conspiracy theory the more they pander to the ignorant. PBSnewshour is less biased and tries to glean the truth when they can. We were surprised at NYT getting lax and panicky though, late 2016/early '17, & the WPost. They've realized this on Bannon, Breitbart, etc, and have tightened up again. It was absurd when they followed the herd and called that Jewish founded Israel supporting site as "anti-semitic" They did back-track on that. Maggie is a bit loose, but they they seem to edit her tighter too. Some of the more delusional Left tried to label Milo a Nazi; a Jewish openly Gay British immigrant who opposes political Islam and trumpets women and Gay rights. But he is outrageous, just to draw the crowd like PT Barnum.
Okla-Texas
What did you guys think about the State of The Union adress?
Saint Gloria
It was better than I expected it to be.
Saint Gloria, Cernowitz
To be clear, they groomed him to turn dying Soviet rubles into viable US dollars, to be kept overseas, & give their Head of KGB [Putin] and other insiders, soon to be the "oligarchs," a feather-bed landing. They began to print rubles of thin air, not backed by any production, fueling near hyper-inflation in the transition & privatization. As their system fell to disarray, and for years after reduced production was again running, the new rubles being fragile, they wanted something they could spend overseas. Soviet KGB Psychologists did a study of personalty type to suck in, they had a Soviet Czech born skier they sent to Canada, maybe a handy coincidence. But she reported to her dad, likely unknowingly, as Soviets allowed her to visit behind the Iron Curtain to see her dad regularly. But he knew, in return for her allowed long stay in the "free world", then the visits home, alone, after she was married, her dad was debriefed by KGB. They moved hundreds of millions through his projects, as investments, & loans. Don didn't want to know how they got the stabilized rubles. He may have now on Russian books $100 million in debt to them. Manafort worked for Putin in Ukraine directly against US foreign policy. After the coup, he went straight to work for the Trump campaign. They once thought he'd throw some policy glow their way, guys that lend you millions when others don't are not such bad guys. But now they could sow subversion, division through propaganda, long their forte. Pravda. [My son's mother worked in Moscow for the Soviets 1975 to late 1980's.] The idea they might help shoe him in as president is recent. None of this is deliberate collusion. The Soviets also fomented division and infiltrated the anti-war movement during Vietnam. It doesn't make the movement wrong, the Russians did wrong. They picked Don as having big ego, family money, but huge greed. And little historical context, narrow education, all business. They and Don were surprised when he won, soon his "buddy" Kislyac invites himself to White House & shows up with Lavrov, in the oval office. They extract a brag gleaning them Israeli intelligence. None of this proves he knew what they were about; they picked him to fund years ago because he was obtuse, and would credit his brain with attracting their money and flattery.
BBR warned us of this, and he was right.
Anyhow, the elections start in 4 days, so here is the list of candidates once again:
COO- Bluximburg
CRO- The Allied States Of Gondor
CLO- Bonnie Blue Republic and The United Banking Associaton
CTO- Okla-Texas and Corbas
By the way, I think my Ambassadorial program is working out well, since the last 2 CTO's have been Ambassadors. Xadrya was one of my Ambassadors, Bluximburg was Xadrya's Ambassador and Okla-Texas was one of Bluximburg's Ambassadors. So, it appears that I have created a pattern of Apprenticeship for the position of CTO. Bluximburg is also the second CTO to have gone on to run for COO (me being the first). Which, I guess isn't that impressive since this only our 4th election, but mentionable nonetheless.
By the way, honorable mention:
Bonnie Blue Republic was the region's first Ambassador during my term as CTO, and Yaangze was an Ambassador for Bluximburg.
In conclusion, I think the position of Ambassador is a great segue into the government of Lands End.
I also thought I'd give a brief history of past government workers of Lands End. They all deserve credit, and the current history of our officers in our regional dispatch is a bit confusing, so I figured I'd simplify it by position.
Founders: Mercantana
WA Delegates: Notota served twice, Lesser Cashistan served for a day, Confederation Of Tesdai served twice if you count the time I broke his reign for 12 hours, and Torranta once for 12 hours at the end of his term as CTO, plus for the last 7 days.
CEO: Hydruis served for half of a semiannual term, and Nosotalio has served us for his full six months.
COO: The Dimension Of Light served for about half a term, Capitalist Piggys served the rest of the term and was relected for another term, and Torranta served for this term.
CRO: New Slovakastan served as our first CRO, then United Alliance Of Alexandria was elected, and now it is Clarkentrent.
CLO:Nosotalio was our first. Kiselev served for a couple weeks, before being dismissed, and Bonnie Blue Republic took his place and was reelected for this term.
CTO: Eyebot for the first term. Torranta for the second. Xadrya was elected for this term, but resigned and was replaced by Bluximburg.
CIO: We've never had one.
Building Manager: Geico Gecko was our first. In the second term, there was none, and in the third, it has been Ursopia, who quit and was replaced by Tresin, who was recently fired.
VP-PR- Our first was Atkemri. The second term went without one, and for this term it has been Nilas.
VP-A- It first was The United Banking Associaton, the second term went without one, and this term it has been Xadrya, who quit, and Garayson, who was recently fired.
VP-R- For 2 terms it was Unike, then it was briefly Xadrya, and then went back to Unike and now we have none.
Ambassadador- the newest position created in the 2nd Election Cycle. Bonnie Blue Republic was the first and served for about 30 days. Xadrya then was Ambassador for the last few weeks of the term. In this term it was first Bluximburg who was Ambassador for as long as Xadrya was CTO, and when Bluximburg became CTO, he assigned Yaangze and Okla-Texas. Yaangze quit.
Thank you to all of these nations who have served this region. Especially to Nosotalio and Tes, who are resigning. Please honor them by answering the poll.
Confederation Of Tesdai, Bonnie Blue Republic, Bluximburg, Okla-Texas
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What do you think about the recent collision of the train full of Republican law makers colliding with the garbage truck? If you think about it, the chance of that truck stalling at that exact moment, exactly on that spot is astronomical, nearly improbable. However, at the risk of sounding like a conspiracy theorist; thats classic CIA or Black Ops tactics. Further, we do now in fact have the technology to remotely control a vehicle and move it to where we want. Killing a man covertly, whether by some untraceable poison, strangulation, or by simply breaking the neck, all of these are classic covert kills, and make it incredibly easy to position a body how we want to stage a scene. Also; A screenshot purporting to show an ill-timed tweet from the conservative political analyst Bill Kristol attracted suspicion as well.
"Once we're sure everyone involved is ok, assuming they are, I hereby give permission to Twitter to indulge in all manner of GOP train wreck jokes. I do think that by having the train hit...yes, a garbage truck...the scriptwriters of '2018' jumped the shark," the purported tweet read.
The alleged Kristol tweet, as illustrated by the screenshot, had an 11:07 a.m. time stamp, meaning it would have been sent 13 minutes before the train crash occurred.
So, do you think it was a set up? Or simply some really, really unlucky guy in the wrong spot at the wrong time?
I think that modern politics are, if you'll pardon my language, a crapshow.
There's no other way to put it, really.
And on that note, vote for the Bonnie Blue Republic as CLO of Land's End.
Keep the BS where it belongs - and out of our region.
Archen Federation, Clarkentrent, Bluximburg, Modern Israel
Cernowitz, even though I have no official power in the region anymore, I still have influence. I suggest you watch what you say on our RMB.
We try to remain respectful and civil and you have done neither in your posts. There is no need to be name-calling and swearing or coming into our region acting like you are better than us.
The only reason you can post here is because we have an embassy with Kaisertum Osterreich, and if you are any representation of how the rest of your region acts and speaks, I may be suggesting we close embassies.
Bonnie Blue Republic, Bluximburg, Modern Israel, The Cincinnatus Republic
I concur with you Tesdai.
Confederation Of Tesdai, Modern Israel
With all the accusations of sexual assault from politicians recently, I most certainly agree. It's clear that politicians of today tend to be greedy scumbags looking for personal gain. I don't think America has ever had a better governing group than those of the Constitutional Convention.
Saint Gloria, Modern Israel, Where Your Deadbeat Dad Lives
That's definitely arguable. Sexual assault and slave-owning almost certainly happened among them aswell. I do agree that the current group of politicians in the US right now are terrible, previous political figures defintitely weren't perfect by any means.
The members of the Constitutional Convention weren't perfect.
The reason they're enshrined in American history is because they did the best they could...
And even then, they very carefully put off the slavery issue.
Slave owning did happen. That is a documented fact, as is the fact that Jefferson had a child with one of his slaves.
Not to sound confrontational, of course. Sorry if I come off that way.
To clarify, are you saying that if elected legal officer you will ban or crack down on modern political talk and keep it "out of our region"? or were you referring to something else as BS?
Just BS in general.
I didn't really have anything in mind, I just saw a good spot to plug my campaign.
Remember, the CLO also acts as chief of the courts...
Saint Gloria
I was rather referring to the brilliance of the Constitutional Congress's political minds, not their morality and character. However, you do have to remember that they were owning slaves in a time when it was acceptable. It is not acceptable what the current politicians are doing, and they aren't even politically smart like the original government was.
Saint Gloria, Modern Israel
That's a good point. It's important to remember that slavery was a universal practice.
Saint Gloria
I do think that discussing the current WA proposal encouraged more nations to vote on the resolution. With 2 and a half days left, we have 32 nations who have voted, which is higher than normal, I believe. And that's just on an unimportant condemnation resolution. This particular one was weird. There typically is a very one-sided view in this region for condemnations or commendations, but this one is very even on both sides. I think I will continue to discuss WA proposals on this rmb, because it helps me to clarify how I should represent this region in the WA as a Delegate, it promotes discussion, especially in a political sense, and it appears to encourage more representation in the WA.
Wenchdom, Where Your Deadbeat Dad Lives
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Lands End,
The elections are coming up, and we need someone, that will lead our judiciary system, effectively. I humbly ask for your vote, so that I can work for the better good of Lands End, and every nation in it.
Let me explain, why The United Banking Association is the fittest to run our Legal Office.
-Since I was young, I've invested money, in businesses that show signs of growing exponentially. Since then, I've gathered knowledge on every issue that matters, in the management of a business, and the legalities required to keep it moving forward.
-As a nation, I've served as VP-A, helping the Board, on the building of Lands End economic system.
-We need someone, in our regions political system, who has been active in politics, since a young age, and has met with prominent politicians from my country.
-We also require someone that has knowledge, on not only legal, but also on micro and macro-economic issues.
What will I do as head of our judicial system?
-I will be surrounded by advice from experienced nations, on issues such as on deciding on how to ammend bylaw proposals and deciding what to do agaisnt upcoming issues.
-I will be encouraging Nations, to express what they feel could be done much better, and then ammend, promote and put into effect those advices.
-I will be strict against those who try to damage our region and our pride, but show solidarity to those nations who seek Lands End, in order to grow.
-Put into effect, proposals, in order that the Chief Legal and Trade Offices, can work together on acts of diplomacy.
Who will I be working with and receiving advice from?
Candidate for CEO, Bluximburg, countries such as Modern Israel, and both candidates for CTO, Okla-Texas and Corbas. And many more, whom, I don't mention, until I have their consent.
I will of course, invite nations such as Torranta, and anyone that is willing to help Lands End move forward to join us.
Thank you.
Unike, Torranta, Cappy Facese
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If you keep using Modern Israel as an example of an outspoken citizen who you plan to work with, people are going to start making "government controlled by zionist plotters" jokes xD (just kidding)
Atkemri, The United Banking Associaton, Radomuerenis
I dont think this is funny enough to warrant a laugh. A light chuckle perhaps?
*lightly chuckles*
Well, I'm glad that Lands End newspaper isn't infowars.
I plan to get a newspaper started in the upcoming term. I hope the new COO assigns Nilas to VP-PR so we can work on it. *hint* *hint* Bluximburg
The United Banking Associaton, Bluximburg
Greetings my fellow shareholders,
As you all know, I am running for COO in this upcoming election cycle, and I hope to be able to earn your vote.
As COO, I would like to ensure that our board is running efficiently and I will be executing the vision of the CEO for our region by handling the day to day operations.
I would hope to appoint qualified officials to management positions, and ensure professionalism in the management of this region.
My job will be to take up your individual concerns and translate it into tangible results. I will be ready to answer to shareholders and members of this region regarding the operation and function of the region.
I believe that I will be able to guide this region with a steady hand, and I hope to maintain peace, balance, and order within the region. With the assistance of the CLO, I will enforce the law, but I will also subscribe to compassionate governance.
I hope to continue the great work of Torranta as COO, and I am eager to see your individual states grow, and to see this region expand.
Remember,
The BLUX way is the steady way.
The BLUX way is the reliable way.
The BLUX way is the only way.
I now implore you to vote BLUX for COO.
Unike, The United Banking Associaton, Torranta
Well done Bluximburg, I'm looking forward to work with you.
I've been asked about this multiple times during my campaign, and would like to adress it right now.
Legal Systems are based on the idea, that diplomacy must come first, when confronting issues. This is why we have advanced from murdering each other, to utilizing complex legal systems, in which lawyers and judges are needed to solve a case. This is why, I promise to keep in touch, and work with the Trade Office, so that we can establish domestic and foreign diplomacy.
This correlates, to the idea that the CLO must have economic and legal knowledge, so that our relationships with other regions can be much more effective.
Once again, thank you.
Vote for The United Banking Association for CLO.
Torranta, Bluximburg
Shareholders and employees of the Land's End Company,
Today I am forced to make an announcement that gives me no pleasure. Recently, I was informed of a set of disturbing statements made by a prominent member of our region made in another region's Discord server. These statements reflect extremely poorly on our region, but more importantly, they reveal a potential danger to our community. Due to the NationStates defamation rules, which prohibit players from making accusations of activity conducted offsite which would be illegal onsite, I will not make public the details of these statements. Those who have a need to know will be informed.
The player [nation=short+noflag]confederation of tesdai[/nation] is permanently banned from Land's End, effective immediately. My recommendation is that this ban be extended to any offsite properties of the Company, and this has been submitted to the offsite authorities. Again, removing a significant, long-time member is regrettable, but when it is to protect our other residents and the integrity of the Company as a whole, it is the path I will take at every opportunity.
[nation=long+noflag]mercantana[/nation]
Founder, Lands End
Unike, Tulov, Bonnie Blue Republic, Dirito-Opolis, The United Banking Associaton, Wenchdom, Modern Israel
This is highly disturbing, and a great loss for Lands End. In spite of this, he did great work for the region and has served us well. Let his image not be marred in our memories for this. However, justice must be done, and this is clearly a necessary step for Lands End to make.
In other news, [nation]Mercantana[/nation] is temporarily back!
Unike, Wenchdom, Modern Israel
Crazy to see [nation]Confederation of TESDAI[/nation] banned. They were the one who recruited me, and they were always so nice.
You might not want to him. It will notify him of it, and I dont think he would want to see anything related to it. I think we should respectfully recognize him for what he did for the region and move on, and not dwell on it, to reduce the humiliation of the event. (Im not sure anyone can be that humiliated over being banned from something on the internet, though). So, I say we try not to cause too much commotion about it.
Modern Israel
Well, your temporary return is a welcome surprise, even under these circumstances.
Modern Israel
The United Banking Associaton, Modern Israel
So do I.
Modern Israel
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This is my State of the Union address.
I really appreciate the amount of campaigning in this election. In all the elections Ive been in, there has been only one or two nations actively campaigning. This election I am seeing 4 or 5. Other elections have also seen less volunteerism, which is a problem I tried to fix in my term and a problem that has obviously improved, based on the number of nations who have joined the election this time around (even if a few of them dropped out). I have also seen more participation, creativity, etc. In fact, in my campaign for COO, I identified 5 problems Lands End had:
[list]1. Lack of interregional communication- We have significantly improved in this aspect due to new relationships, more activity, and also with the help of Yarn-Fest to bring regions together. All-in-all, I think we have increased the quality of our embassies in the last term.
2. Lack of Outreach- This also ties in to the previous point. In the last term, we have formed three embassies, one of which failed. The remaining 2 so far appear to be great additions to the family of Lands End. (Personally, Wintreath is my favorite, though I think thats because I helped form the embassy with it).
3. Lack of Creativity- I actually think this situation has worsened over this term. While our WFE promotes the exchange of ideas, I feel that we rarely do so. Many competitions and opportunities have been extended to Lands End in this last term, but few have responded. Yarn-Fest II was supposed to help this, but I think imposing a theme that participants were required to follow in this edition of the contest actually stifled creativity and as a result, decreased participation. Well work on that next term.
4. Lack of Activity- I think many active nations arose this term, and are willing to participate in the region. We have hit a new high for shareholders, population, and WA members in this term, all of which have tended to be more active than in previous terms. Overall, I think this term improved in this way. However, we did suffer the loss of Nosotalio and Tes, 2 of our most active nations. We will try and compensate for their loss by working hard to live up to them.
5. Lack of Volunteerism- this is a huge improvement. We had a total of 10 nations fill Senior Management Positions this term, and 2 more that volunteered but werent chosen. This is insane, considering we had no Senior Management Workers for the majority of the last term. When Xadrya resigned, nations were right there to take his place, and this election has seen more eagerness to participate in the government than ever. I hope to see this trend continue.[/list]
Going into the next term, I would like to see several things:
[list]a. A continuation of all the positive trends above
b. An increase in legislation such as bylaws. The lack of such legislation led to much controversy surrounding the double posting and puppet laws, which for a long time were implied. There was no rule in our Corporate dispatch that clarified these rules, although they had always been in place. When dealing out justice for flagrant violation of these rules, protesting arose. So, I would like to oversee the writing of double-posting and puppet bylaws to prevent this. I will write and edit these myself.
c. An increase in Senior Management longevity and responsibility, as many who committed to one of these positions in this last term, although they were numerous, either ducked out soon after being hired or failed to do any work. Lets fix this, and hope the COO is firm in making sure the Senior Managers do their work, and helps to create an environment that makes Senior Managers want to stay and participate in their jobs. [/list]
I feel that I have succeeded in fulfilling most of my campaign promises in this term, but a couple were left alone. These include increasing creativity, mentioned above, and to write a detailed narrative history of our region to enhance our heritage and culture as a region. I mentioned doing this in my campaign and never did it. Thankfully, now that I am stepping down from the ambitious role of COO to Delegate, I can both represent our region in the WA and accomplish many minor projects that I have wanted to start for a while, including but not limited to:
[list]a. A regional newspaper (hopefully with Nilas)
b. Yarnfest III
c. Double Posting bylaw
d. Puppet Bylaw
e. Other bylaws that I have planned
f. Possibly writing WA proposals with the goal of reducing the WAs sway over individual nations
g. Continuing Question of the Day
h. Writing a detailed Narrative of Lands End history
i. Ensuring the continuation of the Ambassadorial Program
j. Possibly writing weekly narratives
k. Recruiting?
l. etc.[/list]
Also, with so many experienced officials leaving and so many new ones arising, I will offer my council to them and help make sure the regions officers are well-trained in their respective positions. I hope to act as a mentor with experience as my textbook.
I look forward to the next term and hope it will bring the region into a more prosperous community. Thank you to everyone who read this whole thing. I will eventually send this in a regional TG, because the nations who dont look at the rmb deserve to know the state of the region as well.
Thats too bad, I miss having you around.
Fanter Kesh, Clarkentrent, Bluximburg, Modern Israel, The Cincinnatus Republic
I'm sorry to hear that, Tesdai has been banned from Lands End, it's something that I wouldn't have expected at all. However I respect the decision taken by Mercantana, to ban him permanently, but I also respect the amount of work he has dedicated towards Lands End.
It's sad to know about this.
Unike, Modern Israel, Where Your Deadbeat Dad Lives
*clapping* Great speech! I look forward to more SOTR (state of the region) addresses.
The United Banking Associaton, Bluximburg
If you're considering his personality to be the basis of all his actions, then yeah he's a dunce, but I like to look at his Presidency from a standpoint of policy. For the most part, he's done an exceptional job in my opinion with the things that his voters elected him for. I can understand the stigma that comes from his rather Facebookish Twitter posts, but as far as his job is concerned, I haven't a complaint thus far.
EDIT: I've just realized that I'm totally late to the party, but my argument still stands.
The United Banking Associaton, Modern Israel
In The Art Of The Deal, he mentions that it's good to be controversial, because you receive more attention from the media. If he hadn't been so controversial during his campaign, the media probably wouldn't have given him as much attention, and he wouldn't be president right now. I don't believe the President Trump reflects Donald Trump.
The Cincinnatus Republic
Did we really have to bring that back up? The discussion got a little too heated last time.
Bonnie Blue Republic, Bluximburg, Koriter, The Cincinnatus Republic
I had the intention to explain, what I think his campaign is all about. I'm not stating any political opinions. But yeah, things got pretty heated last time.
I support the United Banking Association and its ability to competently and efficiently run legislation for this upcoming vote. If anyone objects I would like to propose a less democratic system of voting, I mean it is clear who the winners will be in this upcoming election 🤣😂😂😂. For reals though, good luck candidates! I'm sure whoever wins will run their office excellent.
The United Banking Associaton
We hope to get to a point where we have enough volunteers so there is sufficient volunteers to see competition in the elections. We are still a pretty new region, this being only our 4th election and every election happening every 3 months. We hope to see some growth.
Clarkentrent
It would be nice to (hopefully soon) reach a point where in all of the elections there is competition for each of the positions. As of now, two of the offices up for election only have one candidate running, while the other two have only two candidates running.
Torranta
I considered running for something, having been founder or delegate of many regions over the past decade or so, sheer inactivity during recent weeks is the only thing that prevented it but I'm hoping to change that soon.
(That was absolutely a shameless brag about what a perfect candidate I'll be come the next election, don't worry if you all forget as I'll be happy to remind everyone repeatedly)
Torranta
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