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GREETINGS!

[I]As the elected delegation for the Commonwealth Of Free Nations, I most graciously accept the Charter for us to become sister regions.

I hereby sign the Charter as well.

- Condealism

I sign the Charter.

Now Markotovia needs to sign and it will be in effect.

Tax evasion. That is all.

Pevvania, Right-Winged Nation

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/cosmo_kramer__32011.jpg

The New United States

Humpheria wrote:Now Markotovia needs to sign and it will be in effect.

I, [nation=short]Markotovia[/nation], Chancellor of the Commonwealth of Free Nations, do hereby sign this Charter establishing Libertatem as our Sister Region.

I gotta say, I love Jeb Bush's tax plan: http://www.wsj.com/articles/my-tax-overhaul-to-unleash-4-growth-1441754195?mod=e2fb

It's ballsy, and doesn't pussyfoot around with 30%+ tax rates, but also very realistic and something that Congress would pass. After all, the US passed an essentially flat rate of 28% in 1986, since most people who qualified for the 15% rate did not pay it.

From his rhetoric and record as Governor, I dislike Jeb a lot less than his brother and father.

Republic Of Minerva

Pevvania wrote:I gotta say, I love Jeb Bush's tax plan: http://www.wsj.com/articles/my-tax-overhaul-to-unleash-4-growth-1441754195?mod=e2fb

It's ballsy, and doesn't pussyfoot around with 30%+ tax rates, but also very realistic and something that Congress would pass. After all, the US passed an essentially flat rate of 28% in 1986, since most people who qualified for the 15% rate did not pay it.

From his rhetoric and record as Governor, I dislike Jeb a lot less than his brother and father.

I'd definitely prefer him over Hitlery.

Pevvania, Rateria

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I'd definitely prefer him over Hitlery.

I don't think that's really saying all that much.

Miencraft, Pevvania

Tyrinth wrote:I don't think that's really saying all that much.

It's not like the Republican establishmentarians would put a libertarian up anytime soon. But out of their candidates, Jeb would be marginally better than Walker or Kaisch or whatever his name is.

Pevvania

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I'd definitely prefer him over Hitlery.

At first I thought he'd be a typical neo-con Republican. But he seems to be far more sensible than many of his competitors. He wasn't rabid about the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage verdict, insisting that "Americans need to follow the law", has been pro-free trade for a very long time - at least since 2003 - which cannot be said about many of the Republican candidates, and supports a sane, if not perfect, immigration policy that does not involve spending $600 billion on mass deportations and a big wall. He also had the guts to come out against the War in Iraq. Perhaps we're being fooled like we were in 2000 when W. said he supported a "humble foreign policy" of "non-intervention". But then again, W. also gave us many indications of his statism by talking about federalising education, compassionate conservatism and so on.

Miencraft, Rateria

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I'd definitely prefer him over Hitlery.

And I can proudly claim that my family has hated Hillary Clinton since 1992. That's a proud achievement.

Rateria

Hillary thinks it's cool to frack in the Gulf! Go democrats!

Pevvania

California did something good for liberty - for once - by nullifying FDA restrictions on euthanasia: http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/09/california-right-to-try-act-passed-rejects-fda-restrictions-on-terminal-patients/

Muh Roads wrote:Hillary thinks it's cool to frack in the Gulf! Go democrats!

Yes, let's give the government the power to cause earthquakes out at sea. I'm sure nothing would go wrong.

Pevvania wrote:California did something good for liberty - for once - by nullifying FDA restrictions on euthanasia: http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/09/california-right-to-try-act-passed-rejects-fda-restrictions-on-terminal-patients/

Bravo, California. It's like finally raising a squirt gun against a forest fire, but it's a step in the right direction nonetheless.

I'm sure that this means that California's government supports the right of other state governments to nullify federal regulation on other fronts as well, no?

Heh.

Is it really about euthanasia, though? It seemed like the focus was more on allowing informed patients to have access to experimental treatments than it was simply euthanasia.

Pevvania wrote:California did something good for liberty - for once - by nullifying FDA restrictions on euthanasia: http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/09/california-right-to-try-act-passed-rejects-fda-restrictions-on-terminal-patients/

If the West Coast wasn't so statist I'd move there. The attitude is just so much friendlier and relaxed than New Jersey, but they are relatively the same when it comes to policy. Otherwise for now I am following the money.

Speaking of which, it's kinda sh!tty how states seem to exploit rich, wealthy, populated areas by enacting the worst laws and curtailing prosperity. A land value tax would do much to mitigate that effect, but I can't hold my breath.

Rateria

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Speaking of which, it's kinda sh!tty how states seem to exploit rich, wealthy, populated areas by enacting the worst laws and curtailing prosperity. A land value tax would do much to mitigate that effect, but I can't hold my breath.

Illiberals insist the reason New York, California, Hawaii and DC are rich is because they follow illiberal policies. If anything, their relative wealth makes them playgrounds for Democratic policies. Wreak fiscal havoc on a rich state, boast to everyone how well off it is, and then watch the consequences unfold twenty or thirty years later, when a Republican is in power.

https://reason.com/reasontv/2015/09/09/donald-trump-on-libertarianism-i-like-it#comment

WE GOT THE BAIT

"I like it. A lot of good things. I don't want to talk to you now, but a lot of good things, a lot of good points."

Well, it's official, guys: he likes it. He thinks it has a lot of good things. Too bad he doesn't want to talk. Never mind that libertarianism has almost nothing to do with any of what Trump's saying, no, he's all for it and stuff. What a compelling endorsement.

Tyrinth, Austex

It is with great joy that I announce the creation of the Sister Region Program with the passage of the L--CFN SRC.

http://www.nationstates.net/nation=humpheria/detail=factbook/id=479014

Anybody that wants to be a part-time ambassador to the CFN, send a message to the State Department.

Libertarians are often portrayed as blind idealists and radicals, but often they have by far the most sensible policy prescriptions. After Kim Davis took a stand against giving marriage licenses to homosexual couples, conservatives rabidly insisted that she has the 'religious freedom' to deny them their rights, while Democrats later applauded the decision to jail her. Libertarians just said that if she's not doing her job, and violating the rights of others at the same time, she should be fired. The two major political parties, except some conservatives here and there, do not care about the rights of individuals.

Miencraft, Kings Island, Right-Winged Nation, Rateria, Condealism, The Victorium Republic

Largest retail let's go

Right-Winged Nation wrote:Largest retail let's go

My immaturity is at an all time high. I still love you RWN.

Your mom.

Right-Winged Nation

Guys, if you won many millions of dollars, would you use it to support libertarianism?

The Aradites wrote:Guys, if you won many millions of dollars, would you use it to support libertarianism?

If I won many millions I'd be investing it.

The Aradites wrote:Guys, if you won many millions of dollars, would you use it to support libertarianism?

To be brutally honest, no, I wouldn't. I'd sooner retreat to a private Caribbean island and forget all about politics for the rest of my days than use it to influence who's in office.

Humpheria, Rateria

The Aradites wrote:Guys, if you won many millions of dollars, would you use it to support libertarianism?

Get rid of student debts.

Buy house.

Kickstart Roth IRA with investments in some good-growth mutual funds.

Make a large donation to The Church.

So, no, not really.

Hello All!

I hope everyone's week is going well:)

I would like to extend thanks to all of you for entrusting me to write the Third Branch Amendment, it's my hope that it truly facilities for a better and more equal form of justice for all.

Yours,

Alexander J. Ruclax

Kings Island, The New United States, Humpheria

I officially sign into law the Third Branch Amendment, which passed the Board unanimously and the House of Representatives with 63% of the vote.

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

Pevvania, The New United States

Pursuant to the new amendment, I am to appoint a Circuit Justice and Appellate Justice (anyone but those that hold executive office -- Boardmen and Representatives). If interested, please send me a resume. I will only appoint qualified individuals.

If you are interested in the Chief Justice position (anyone but those that hold executive office -- Boardmen and Representatives), announce your candidacy so the House can vote on you.

The Aradites wrote:Guys, if you won many millions of dollars, would you use it to support libertarianism?

Absolutely. I honestly have few other interests :P

Pevvania

I remember.

Pevvania

Hard to believe it's been 14 years...

Pevvania

God bless America.

Pevvania

I was five, but I still vaguely remember that day.

People seemed stunned. Stressed. Sad. But if they were afraid, they certainly didn't show it.

Miencraft, Pevvania

I was young, so I don't remember specifics of the day. But I do remember a feeling of anger. I don't necessarily think I would feel anger if it happened today, but I felt it in my primal young self.

I was 6, and I vaguely remember being at school and our teachers talking about it. I really wouldn't be able to say more than that. I don't remember it well.

To the Board, House, Cabinet, and People of Libertatem;

Please take this written acknowledgment as legally binding. Let it be known that I will be unavailable between 5PM (EST) today to 1PM (EST) Sunday. Vice President Right-winged nation will hold executive authority over the weekend. I will do another written address when I am able to do the exercise my abilities effectively.

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

Post self-deleted by Humpheria.

Also, before I leave today, I wanted to give the first Judicial Appointment.

I hereby give, to the Court of the Circuit, the appointment of [nation=short]Miencraft[/nation] to the position of Justice. With this appointment, he is granted control and autonomous rule of the Circuit Court and its proceedings. Additionally, he joins the Bench of the Supreme Court of Libertatem. He has been granted the title of Justice Miencraft, which may be used at all times and must be used in the proceedings of the law. He will serve until retirement, CTE, or a Vote of Retention (occurs every Presidential election) displaces him.

The position of Appellate Justice still has not been filled, and applications are open. If you are interested in heading the Judicial Branch and run for Chief Justice (needs to be done quickly) announce your candidacy for the House.

In the Law,

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

http://www.nationstates.net/nation=humpheria/detail=factbook/id=480352

When Hump leaves, I WILL BRING ANARCHY TO LIBERTATEM!!!!!!!!! DOWN WITH THE STATE!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and roadism will become the official religion of libertatem.

Tyrinth, Kings Island, Muh Roads

Right-Winged Nation wrote:When Hump leaves, I WILL BRING ANARCHY TO LIBERTATEM!!!!!!!!! DOWN WITH THE STATE!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and roadism will become the official religion of libertatem.

Yeah. No.

Humpheria wrote:Yeah. No.

The state will dissolve

Muh Roads

You youngins, I was 10... saw the second plane crash on the news. Home sick with the flu Didn't really know what happened. But my parents confronted me after they got back home from work and explained. Dad said " this is why we have guns! " And rambled on..

Humpheria

"Let us never forget the tragedy of 9/11, the heroes who died trying to save innocent lives, and let us also not forget the liberties and privacy we lost as Americans, when that day was used to pass the "patriot act" - Dan Bilzerian

Miencraft, Tyrinth, Kings Island, The New United States, Humpheria, Austex

Pevvania wrote:"Let us never forget the tragedy of 9/11, the heroes who died trying to save innocent lives, and let us also not forget the liberties and privacy we lost as Americans, when that day was used to pass the "patriot act" - Dan Bilzerian

Amen.

Pevvania

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Post by Wovenland suppressed by a moderator.

That moment when [nation=short]Muh Roads[/nation] ignores you and refuses to take the cookies you baked him.

Pevvania, The New United States

Wovenland wrote:There are people that genuinely don't believe North Korea is bad? This should be a recognised mental illness.

This is old news to us. Don't try to argue with them. The more you do, the more it reinforces their viewpoint. Denialism is strong in that region.

Apparently, thousands of sources outside of North Korea means nothing but "western propaganda". The North Korean state news, however, is an unbiased and credible information source.

Miencraft, The New United States, Condealism, Austex

When you about to make a dry joke, then Miencraft beats you to it: http://cdni.wired.co.uk/1920x1280/d_f/forever_alone.jpg

Miencraft

Pevvania wrote:Denialism is strong in that region.

I read that as "religion". Not that I'm wrong...

The New United States

I am requiring to take an earlier exodus than I had planned. VP RWN has requested that I lock down the region over the weekend, so there will be a password in place until I return on Sunday.

RWN is about to privately take the Oath. RWN, I know how many quarters are in the desk and they all better be there when I get back. AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO NEW STAINS!

Pevvania

Hello, I'm new, can someone give me instructions on how to play? (increase the consent of the people, increase economy) do not know you can to build buildings or anything like that? Thank you in advance

Asrock wrote:Hello, I'm new, can someone give me instructions on how to play? (increase the consent of the people, increase economy) do not know you can to build buildings or anything like that? Thank you in advance

Just answer the issues, they affect your civil rights, economy and political freedom as well as some statistics used only for world censuses based on how you answer them. Population grows at a fixed rate (you can't affect it) and there's no real in-depth development of places in your nation but you can roleplay it. You can also apply for citizenship in this region after 5 days, then you can vote, join the military, take part in office etc.

If you have any other questions just ask!

A 10kg limit for a carry on bag is absurdly low...

Tyrinth wrote:A 10kg limit for a carry on bag is absurdly low...

I've never ever had my carry-on weighed, international or domestic.

The New United States wrote:I've never ever had my carry-on weighed, international or domestic.

I'm too nervous to push it, but considering my bag weighs nearly 7 with just my laptop in it, it looks like I may be forced to...

Tyrinth wrote:I'm too nervous to push it, but considering my bag weighs nearly 7 with just my laptop in it, it looks like I may be forced to...

Does your flight allow you a personal bag? A lot of flights let you bring a carry-on and a personal bag - like a laptop case or something similar.

The New United States wrote:Does your flight allow you a personal bag? A lot of flights let you bring a carry-on and a personal bag - like a laptop case or something similar.

Yeah, but the weight limit is for "all personal effects brought into the cabin."

Humpheria wrote:That moment when [nation=short]Muh Roads[/nation] ignores you and refuses to take the cookies you baked him.

Didn't ignore you! Just telegrammed you back. Those cookies better be laced!

Tyrinth wrote:Yeah, but the weight limit is for "all personal effects brought into the cabin."

So help you god if you bring more than 3.4oz of water on your flight.

Miencraft, Tyrinth, The New United States

Pevvania wrote:The people in North Korea are truly disgusting:

The Marxist-Feminists of The Defender Alliance

"North Korea remembers September 11th 1973, the US supported fascist coup in Chile"

Despicable.

I am sad at the state of affairs that A3's successor is in. I was hoping for it's predecessor to be a good region for advancing left wing free market libertarian ideals, but it seemed to have devolved into another ancom exclusive club.

Pevvania

There's a tragic irony in the fact that the greatest obstacle to creating a utopia is the implementation of utopian ideals; their efforts to rise to prosperity have landed them in a pit of stagnancy. They endeavored to reach the summit of their greatest hopes and, in their fear, ended up pulling one another down to rock bottom, where the other hordes of leftists intend to ensnare them. They will only truly realize equality when each and every one of them have hit their lowest point, for there is no hope for them to realize they've rejected the values that would help them raise others up until it is far too late.

Such is the ultimate fate of any region that surrenders to the vices of intolerance and hubris and rejects the virtues of liberty, justice, and altruism. Let this be a lesson to us - while we cannot force others to avoid taking this path, that does not absolve us of the obligation of warning ourselves and our allies away from it.

Pevvania, Austex

Now, Humphy left his office door unlocked. What say we throw a party in there?

Pevvania wrote:When you about to make a dry joke, then Miencraft beats you to it: http://cdni.wired.co.uk/1920x1280/d_f/forever_alone.jpg

I don't even know what I did.

Condealism wrote:Now, Humphy left his office door unlocked.

You know, nobody really ever takes the keys, yours should still be lying around somewhere.

Unless, of course, you left it in the office.

Miencraft wrote:You know, nobody really ever takes the keys, yours should still be lying around somewhere.

Unless, of course, you left it in the office.

Well, when I say he left it unlocked... that's not precisely what I mean... but that's all just semantics anyway, right? Right.

Door's open. Let's throw a party. I'll bring the lie.

The finest baskets in all of Libertatem. That's what you'll find in The New United States.

(Also the least stupid, most peaceful, and second most developed populace)

Move today!

Well, this is why I take more interest in American politics than British, the Conservatives have just won the 2020 election. And people complain about campaigning starting too early in the US.

Pevvania, Yrellian Confederacy

This is the first time I have played NS on my PC in almost a year. Today I will apply for citizenship, after spending over a month in Libertatem.

Pevvania, Austex

I keep forgetting that I have a radio station.

I updated it.

Miencraft wrote:I don't even know what I did.

Seriously it's been a day and I still don't know what I did someone help.

Miencraft wrote:Seriously it's been a day and I still don't know what I did someone help.

I don't know either.

Miencraft wrote:Seriously it's been a day and I still don't know what I did someone help.

The mods don't want us to know - don't you see?! Pev has been silenced, because they don't want the answer to that question getting out. They're in on it, Miencraft, and the answer we seek may never see the light of day because of it.

Miencraft

The New United States wrote:The mods don't want us to know - don't you see?! Pev has been silenced, because they don't want the answer to that question getting out. They're in on it, Miencraft, and the answer we seek may never see the light of day because of it.

Free us from the oppression, down with the NS state!

Miencraft, Pevvania, The New United States

Post self-deleted by The New United States.

Unrelated, finished installing Win10.

It's cool.

Post self-deleted by The Aradites.

Fellow Citizens, I am announcing my candidacy for the position of Chief Justice to represent the House. I hope that you will all consider me for the seat.

The New United States, Humpheria

Classes start up for me tomorrow, so I probably won't be on much for a while.

Just thought I'd let everyone know.

I have graciously returned.

Thank you, RWN for not destroying the region while I was gone.

Right-Winged Nation, Yrellian Confederacy, Rateria

Post self-deleted by Humpheria.

I endorse the Aradites for the position of Chief Justice and set a limit of 48 hours for an opponent to announce. If none come forth, a House poll will be up with a "Aradites/Present (Abstain)" option for 24 hours.

I hereby give, to the Court of Appeals, the appointment of [nation=short]The New United States[/nation] to the position of Justice. With this appointment, he is granted control and autonomous rule of the Appellate Court and its proceedings. Additionally, he joins the Bench of the Supreme Court of Libertatem. He has been granted the title of Justice The New United States, which may be used at all times and must be used in the proceedings of the law. He will serve until retirement, CTE, or a Vote of Retention (occurs every Presidential election) displaces him.

If you are interested in heading the Judicial Branch and run for Chief Justice (needs to be done quickly) announce your candidacy for the House.

In the Law,

Humpheria

President VI X

Libertatem

Hello good Friends!

Just offer; the Commonwealth does have a University System, and if you would like to learn some new things don't hesitate contact one of the professors. Also feel free to take part in Commonwealth Law as well. You are most welcome to study law if you wish be of any service.

~Alexander J. Ruclax

Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of Free Nations

The New United States, Humpheria

One more day to announce your candidacy for Chief Justice. If not, you will have to either have to vote for the Aradites or against him with no other candidate.

Anyone that isn't in an executive Cabinet position or in another Justiceship is eligible.

[spoiler=Quote]

Humpheria wrote:One more day to announce your candidacy for Chief Justice. If not, you will have to either have to vote for the Aradites or against him with no other candidate.

Anyone that isn't in an executive Cabinet position or in another Justiceship is eligible.

[/spoiler]

I'll run just to have another option.

Austex wrote:[spoiler=Quote][/spoiler]

I'll run just to have another option.

Alrighty.

I am fully convinced that Reason.com is full of conservative trolls.

Pevvania

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I am fully convinced that Reason.com is full of conservative trolls.

The internet is one large bridge and houses many trolls.

Republic Of Minerva, Rateria

"Fascism entirely agrees with Mr. Maynard Keynes, despite the latter's prominent position as a Liberal. In fact, Mr. Keynes' excellent little book, The End of Laissez-Faire (l926) might, so far as it goes, serve as a useful introduction to fascist economics. There is scarcely anything to object to in it and there is much to applaud."

-Benito Mussolini

Kings Island, Pevvania, The New United States, No Serfdom

Republic Of Minerva wrote:"Fascism entirely agrees with Mr. Maynard Keynes, despite the latter's prominent position as a Liberal. In fact, Mr. Keynes' excellent little book, The End of Laissez-Faire (l926) might, so far as it goes, serve as a useful introduction to fascist economics. There is scarcely anything to object to in it and there is much to applaud."

-Benito Mussolini

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