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Pevvania wrote:I think the entire crisis has been completely overblown and propagandised by the media. A democratically elected government was replaced by a coalition of fascists and anti-Russians who were clearly acting provocatively. But regardless, inaction could set a precedent for allowing Russia to expand its sphere of influence. What would be the best solution? More sanctions? Military might? Nope, producing more oil. As anyone who's read my factbook on the fall of the Soviet Union knows, oil essentially killed the USSR, and it can kill Putin's regime as well. Unlike the US, which has deep financial markets and prints the world’s reserve currency, Russia cannot run large fiscal deficits without creating hyperinflation. For next year they've approved a $10 billion deficit.

And since oil and gas-related tax revenues make up 30% of Russian federal revenues, a decline in oil prices (which are at near-historical highs and have been rising since 2002) would not only aid economic recovery at home but put a big hole in Russia's budget. They can't even completely afford its military adventures right now. Putin had to dig into pension assets in order to finance the annexation of Crimea, so it's clear that a revenue loss would impede his expansionist desires. In the 80s, this actually happened after Reagan removed oil and gas price controls and stabilised the currency, policies that continued under the Clinton Administration. The result was that Russia, an oil-producing country that benefits from high oil prices, saw its empire collapse because it could no longer afford it. If we did the same thing now, we could weaken Putin significantly without going to war with him and get a tasty domestic economic bonus on the side.

Very true. I'm additionally pointing out that Ukraine is capable of defending its own borders; Russia is not likely to succeed unless the Ukrainians give up. I doubt that they can afford to make any further expansions to their sphere of influence anyway.

Pevvania wrote:I think the entire crisis has been completely overblown and propagandised by the media. A democratically elected government was replaced by a coalition of fascists and anti-Russians who were clearly acting provocatively. But regardless, inaction could set a precedent for allowing Russia to expand its sphere of influence. What would be the best solution? More sanctions? Military might? Nope, producing more oil. As anyone who's read my factbook on the fall of the Soviet Union knows, oil essentially killed the USSR, and it can kill Putin's regime as well. Unlike the US, which has deep financial markets and prints the world’s reserve currency, Russia cannot run large fiscal deficits without creating hyperinflation. For next year they've approved a $10 billion deficit.

And since oil and gas-related tax revenues make up 30% of Russian federal revenues, a decline in oil prices (which are at near-historical highs and have been rising since 2002) would not only aid economic recovery at home but put a big hole in Russia's budget. They can't even completely afford its military adventures right now. Putin had to dig into pension assets in order to finance the annexation of Crimea, so it's clear that a revenue loss would impede his expansionist desires. In the 80s, this actually happened after Reagan removed oil and gas price controls and stabilised the currency, policies that continued under the Clinton Administration. The result was that Russia, an oil-producing country that benefits from high oil prices, saw its empire collapse because it could no longer afford it. If we did the same thing now, we could weaken Putin significantly without going to war with him and get a tasty domestic economic bonus on the side.

It could also spiral Saudi Arabia into instability and take Venezuela and Iran completely out.

**OPERATION RECLAMATION***

Yesterday, about 26 hours ago, the notorious Nazi and ever thorn in our side "Aryan Shield Command" had fallen and become Delete-On-Sight, leaving a vast empire that he personally built up to crumble and be up for grabs.

While I did not (and could not) attempt to claim all of them, I did manage to get at least 50 regions that were worth something to us, including The New German Reich, which was invaded by a co-op between UCR and Libertatem almost a year ago, but had subsequently fallen to the Nazis.

Unfortunately, I was not able to reclaim Alliance Of Bearded Men or Nazi Empire, and they currently sit occupied by someone unknown, possibly working for Nazi Europa or GGR.

Regardless, I think many democratic and fair regions can rest easily that their regions wont be gobbled up by the monstrosity known as "Nationalsozialistische Volksstaaten" anymore.

REATO

Brief moment of in-game housekeeping, should no one run against me by the date of the scheduled debate (twelve days from now), I will still answer any questions you give to Lack.

Carry on about your political boohockey.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Should "free speech" be absolute?

What justifications can be made for and against free speech.

These are the questions.

Where iz zhe question

No the only thing that is absolute in this region is libs will.

The Amarican Empire wrote:No the only thing that is absolute in this region is libs will.

Duh

Republic Of Minerva wrote:-snip-

I would hope the puppets of our military officials do not suffer the same fate.

I wonder...would there be a means of tracking down the original residents of these regions and checking to see whether they'd be interested in revitalizing their old homes? It's one thing to reclaim regions in the names of their founders, but it would be nobler still to actually return them to their rightful owners, if such a thing is possible.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:I would hope the puppets of our military officials do not suffer the same fate.

I wonder...would there be a means of tracking down the original residents of these regions and checking to see whether they'd be interested in revitalizing their old homes? It's one thing to reclaim regions in the names of their founders, but it would be nobler still to actually return them to their rightful owners, if such a thing is possible.

Give them back to Nazis? Never.

To roleplayers? Maybe, provided that they are just that.

It depends.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Give them back to Nazis? Never.

To roleplayers? Maybe, provided that they are just that.

It depends.

I was referring to the regions the Nazis themselves took.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:I was referring to the regions the Nazis themselves took.

Not really. I usually post on the WFE if the region has a non-fascist/socialist name that if they would like it back, they can contact me. (E.g. Conservative Patriots.)

That's a good strategy. Has anyone taken you up on that offer before?

so whats going on with you guys and Slavia?

With a three-two majority vote, the Board has voted in favor of ceasing government activity from 9:00 (EST) tonight to 5:00 AM (EST) two days from now for the celebration of Founder's Day. Which, by the by, is not celebrating Liberosia, rather the founding of the region.

Note: The two are not opposed, but abstentions as they did not vote.

Hermesgrad wrote:so whats going on with you guys and Slavia?

Nothing. The real question is what's going on between us an Das Kommune.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:That's a good strategy. Has anyone taken you up on that offer before?

Unfortunately not, but one former native did reside in CP for a while before they CTE.

Humpheria wrote:With a three-two majority vote, the Board has voted in favor of ceasing government activity from 9:00 (EST) tonight to 5:00 AM (EST) two days from now for the celebration of Founder's Day. Which, by the by, is not celebrating Liberosia, rather the founding of the region.

Note: The two are not opposed, but abstentions as they did not vote.

Aren't those two kinda intertwined?

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Nothing. The real question is what's going on between us an Das Kommune.

That petty rivalry was one of the most annoying aspects of my job. Their insistence on spreading slanderous lies every time we sought an ally left of center didn't really make diplomacy any more difficult, but it's grating nonetheless.

I found it humorous that on one occasion, they actually threatened a larger region with an ultimatum in order to keep us from opening an embassy there. We lost a potential ally because they pitied Das Kommune for being that desperate (not to mention lacking in tact). As disappointing as it was for the embassy deal to fall through, the laughs I had were more than worth it.

Still, I'm pretty glad I don't have to put up with a Ministerial position any longer. It's more paperwork than perks, and with our regional government ceasing activity to celebrate an important Libertatem holiday, I can focus more attention on getting the private sector of the region together to plan for a party.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Nothing. The real question is what's going on between us an Das Kommune.

pray tell, i know they're arseholes, another reasons?

Hermesgrad wrote:pray tell, i know they're arseholes, another reasons?

I'd rather not engage in petty talk, but a clean sweep of the RMB should be enough.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I'd rather not engage in petty talk, but a clean sweep of the RMB should be enough.

Take it from someone who's thoroughly acquainted with them; I gossip about very few people, but I make an exception in their case partly because pettiness is their entire method of communication.

Anyway, even a small amount of well-deserved gossip is more than enough for me. Let's talk parties.

Shutting down the state in the spirit of our inception is good, but we should have an informal means of celebration as well. Ideas?

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Anyway, even a small amount of well-deserved gossip is more than enough for me. Let's talk parties.

Shutting down the state in the spirit of our inception is good, but we should have an informal means of celebration as well. Ideas?

Patriotic radio and no in-fighting for once?

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I'd rather not engage in petty talk, but a clean sweep of the RMB should be enough.

i know them well, Bloodia and i used to be in slavia together we got along well, but he is so infuriating.

Humpheria wrote:Patriotic radio and no in-fighting for once?

Hell yes.

Hermesgrad wrote:i know them well, Bloodia and i used to be in slavia together we got along well, but he is so infuriating.

I tried getting along with Bloodia in my UCR days, but I had a similar problem.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Hell yes.

I tried getting along with Bloodia in my UCR days, but I had a similar problem.

he just pukes commucrap everywhere.

Let's not side-step the pettiness of Das Kommune. It is a miserable excuse for a region, communist or not, whose sole notable weapon in their arsenal is diplomatic nagging and whining. Their defenses are laughably weak, with a squad of Libertatemites slipping in right under their noses. It actually took them a day to figure out that we'd been there, and longer to add even one endorser to secure their delegate. Always-active founder my ass. Their military is such a laughing stock that we could easily mobilise to topple it in just under an hour, despite how much it parades the fact that it contributes one or two endorsers to help the big boys raid other regions. But let us not dwell further on their incompetence, lest we turn into them.

Pevvania wrote:Let's not side-step the pettiness of Das Kommune. It is a miserable excuse for a region, communist or not, whose sole notable weapon in their arsenal is diplomatic nagging and whining. Their defenses are laughably weak, with a squad of Libertatemites slipping in right under their noses. It actually took them a day to figure out that we'd been there, and longer to add even one endorser to secure their delegate. Always-active founder my ass. Their military is such a laughing stock that we could easily mobilise to topple it in just under an hour, despite how much it parades the fact that it contributes one or two endorsers to help the big boys raid other regions. But let us not dwell further on their incompetence, lest we turn into them.

their dispute with you is one of the reasons our region broke. now they have moved their "army" into our region and have set up camp saying libertatem is going to invade you. all because we opened an embassy with you it has nothing to do with them

Pevvania wrote:Let's not side-step the pettiness of Das Kommune. It is a miserable excuse for a region, communist or not, whose sole notable weapon in their arsenal is diplomatic nagging and whining. Their defenses are laughably weak, with a squad of Libertatemites slipping in right under their noses. It actually took them a day to figure out that we'd been there, and longer to add even one endorser to secure their delegate. Always-active founder my ass. Their military is such a laughing stock that we could easily mobilise to topple it in just under an hour, despite how much it parades the fact that it contributes one or two endorsers to help the big boys raid other regions. But let us not dwell further on their incompetence, lest we turn into them.

And they're not even worth giving them a time of day. That's my opinion on Das Kommune as they're pettier than a Richard Petty cowboy hat.

So they're a small name with a big ego, their leader has poor leadership qualities, and they have a grudge against pretty much anyone who calls them out on their bull. If it wasn't obvious to all of us earlier, it is now. Why bother complaining about it?

So I enlightened people today in my Godforsaken Environmental class. Some moron comes in to tell us of how government does nothing pollutes our environment and that they should be concerned getting us universal health care. So I tell him that government shouldn't decide how you will be cared for and as a person if you are concerned with the environment you can do things yourself to better this environment. So then some dude says: "Woah, self-responsibility? That's righteous Man". That guy who came in to lecture got so mad that he left. Surprisingly my professor seemed amused, and everyone had this "We discovered everything" Look on their face.

A guy in my government class said that rich people should be taxed heavily because they are rich. So that way they are poor. He also wants anarchy. So who is enforcing the tax? My gov teacher was amused by this student.

Northern Prussia wrote:A guy in my government class said that rich people should be taxed heavily because they are rich. So that way they are poor. He also wants anarchy. So who is enforcing the tax? My gov teacher was amused by this student.

Totally, because that will solve everything.

Right-Winged Nation wrote:Totally, because that will solve everything.

Well duh.

So, forty minutes ago, someone, somewhere in the Libertatem Capitol Building someone turned the Government Light off. Who's ready to party!?!?!!?!?!? ANARCHY!!!!!!!

No party? :( ok.

Thank you the purge starts now. All crime is legal for 24 hours.

The Amarican Empire wrote:Thank you the purge starts now. All crime is legal for 24 hours.

Hallo forms a gay Nationalist gang and takes over*

The Amarican Empire wrote:Thank you the purge starts now. All crime is legal for 24 hours.

I do burnouts in the center of Libertatem HQ on a Suzuki Hayabusa.

Has anyone been following the KY race?

Unless KY pulls a Virginia and gets a Sarvis on the ballot, idc.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Unless KY pulls a Virginia and gets a Sarvis on the ballot, idc.

I live in a town that is considered a suburb of Louisville (although it's in IN), and I have no option not to care about it with all of the ads and campaigns and hooplah. But it's either a vote for a liberal progressive everything who loves Obamacare, or a dinosaur that is no better than his opponent. I have to check into a Libertarian candidate.

Right-Winged Nation wrote:So I enlightened people today in my Godforsaken Environmental class. Some moron comes in to tell us of how government does nothing pollutes our environment and that they should be concerned getting us universal health care. So I tell him that government shouldn't decide how you will be cared for and as a person if you are concerned with the environment you can do things yourself to better this environment. So then some dude says: "Woah, self-responsibility? That's righteous Man". That guy who came in to lecture got so mad that he left. Surprisingly my professor seemed amused, and everyone had this "We discovered everything" Look on their face.

Hell yeah.

The Amarican Empire wrote:Thank you the purge starts now. All crime is legal for 24 hours.

Yes! Finally!

*jaywalks*

Humpheria wrote:I live in a town that is considered a suburb of Louisville (although it's in IN), and I have no option not to care about it with all of the ads and campaigns and hooplah. But it's either a vote for a liberal progressive everything who loves Obamacare, or a dinosaur that is no better than his opponent. I have to check into a Libertarian candidate.

A vote for a Libertarian candidate is a vote against the Man.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:A vote for a Libertarian candidate is a vote against the Man.

PREACH SISTA!

Republic Of Minerva wrote:A vote for a Libertarian candidate is a vote against the Man.

And a vote of protest towards the status quo of the duopoly!

What do you guys think about this?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Californias

I like the idea. Starts evil Republican laugh*

Right-Winged Nation wrote:So I enlightened people today in my Godforsaken Environmental class. Some moron comes in to tell us of how government does nothing pollutes our environment and that they should be concerned getting us universal health care. So I tell him that government shouldn't decide how you will be cared for and as a person if you are concerned with the environment you can do things yourself to better this environment. So then some dude says: "Woah, self-responsibility? That's righteous Man". That guy who came in to lecture got so mad that he left. Surprisingly my professor seemed amused, and everyone had this "We discovered everything" Look on their face.

Nice! There's nothing more satisfying than doing a little verbal ass-kicking of college liberals.

Northern Prussia wrote:A guy in my government class said that rich people should be taxed heavily because they are rich. So that way they are poor. He also wants anarchy. So who is enforcing the tax? My gov teacher was amused by this student.

I've noticed that there are a lot of leftists that actually hate rich people, and want to see them punished for their wealth by punitive tax rates. This is disgusting, and nothing less than a form of discrimination.

And in my opinion, pragmatically speaking, anything higher than a total income tax burden of 30% is just ridiculous.

The Amarican Empire wrote:What do you guys think about this?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Californias

I like the idea. It might be the only thing that can cut down the size of California's bloated government.

Muh Roads

But who would build...

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/03/man-gets-around-road-closure-by-building-his-own-and-charges-2-for-cars-to-use-it-4819615/

I have a confession. I supported Christie for the nomination. Please don't hurt me.

Humpheria wrote:I have a confession. I supported Christie for the nomination. Please don't hurt me.

I would request a valid and original defense of your actions

Humpheria wrote:I have a confession. I supported Christie for the nomination. Please don't hurt me.

I think I might have to run for a fourth term

Pevvania wrote:I think I might have to run for a fourth term

Pev for prez. Not even kidding

Northern Prussia wrote:A guy in my government class said that rich people should be taxed heavily because they are rich. So that way they are poor. He also wants anarchy. So who is enforcing the tax? My gov teacher was amused by this student.

Is it any wonder. An anarchist in favor of taxes with no apparatus to enforce the taxation is absolutely absurd.

The Serbian Empire wrote:Is it any wonder. An anarchist in favor of taxes with no apparatus to enforce the taxation is absolutely absurd.

#ancom logic

Pevvania wrote:I think I might have to run for a fourth term

In my defense, that was a dark time in my personal history. I knew very little of his policy and I was convinced that he would bring "honesty" and "integrity" back to the office by the way he handled Bridgegate. I grew out of that phase in about two days.

Lack There Of wrote:Pev for prez. Not even kidding

:(

Humpheria wrote:In my defense, that was a dark time in my personal history. I knew very little of his policy and I was convinced that he would bring "honesty" and "integrity" back to the office by the way he handled Bridgegate. I grew out of that phase in about two days.

I started backing him after Romney lost, but to be fair that's when I was still a neo-con. I didn't even know what he stood for, I just liked him because he's charismatic. It's identity politics with him, plain and simple. No redeemable policy qualities whatsoever.

Pevvania wrote:I started backing him after Romney lost, but to be fair that's when I was still a neo-con. I didn't even know what he stood for, I just liked him because he's charismatic. It's identity politics with him, plain and simple. No redeemable policy qualities whatsoever.

So no fourth term? I can change, I swear.

Humpheria wrote:So no fourth term? I can change, I swear.

Start campaigning for Rand Paul. Now.

Humpheria wrote::(

This will appearing in the "debate"

Also, great news: Justin Amash has won his primary against local corporatist Karl Rove-sponsored hack Brian Ellis. He had pretty much the best victory speech ever (http://fox17online.com/2014/08/06/rep-justin-amash-says-challenger-brian-ellis-owes-an-apology-and-calls-rep-pete-hoekstra-a-disgrace/) in which he demanded an apology from his opponent and proudly stated, "Brian Ellis is just the type of candidate I went to Washington to fight against."

Pevvania wrote:Also, great news: Justin Amash has won his primary against local corporatist Karl Rove-sponsored hack Brian Ellis. He had pretty much the best victory speech ever (http://fox17online.com/2014/08/06/rep-justin-amash-says-challenger-brian-ellis-owes-an-apology-and-calls-rep-pete-hoekstra-a-disgrace/) in which he demanded an apology from his opponent and proudly stated, "Brian Ellis is just the type of candidate I went to Washington to fight against."

That was the ballsiest most impressive victory speech I've had the privilege of hearing

Pevvania wrote:Start campaigning for Rand Paul. Now.

But... Rand isn't running this year. He is great though. I plan on campaigning for him in 2016. But I won't campaign for McConnell.

Pevvania wrote:Also, great news: Justin Amash has won his primary against local corporatist Karl Rove-sponsored hack Brian Ellis. He had pretty much the best victory speech ever (http://fox17online.com/2014/08/06/rep-justin-amash-says-challenger-brian-ellis-owes-an-apology-and-calls-rep-pete-hoekstra-a-disgrace/) in which he demanded an apology from his opponent and proudly stated, "Brian Ellis is just the type of candidate I went to Washington to fight against."

A win for Libertarianism which is something I can't say about John Moolenaar who won my district's primary.

What the hell in this? Parts of the Democratic opponent of Justin Amash are completely unreadable...

http://www.bobgoodrichdemocrat.com/thoughtful-business

Oral Surgery 1 out of 2 is complete, and I am in immense pain.

Baphometus wrote:Oral Surgery 1 out of 2 is complete, and I am in immense pain.

I told you.

So. This is what anarchy feels like. Wow

Baphometus wrote:Oral Surgery 1 out of 2 is complete, and I am in immense pain.

I've had it before too. It ain't nice, but it's worth it in the long term. Can you eat?

Never had the pleasure off oral surgery.

Pevvania wrote:I've had it before too. It ain't nice, but it's worth it in the long term. Can you eat?

Yes, but I am having difficulties with drinking, because half of my mouth is all drugged up and it just falls out.

Baphometus wrote:Yes, but I am having difficulties with drinking, because half of my mouth is all drugged up and it just falls out.

After I had my surgery, I had a big bucket of KFC all to myself, and oh boy did it feel so good. Nothing better than chicken after having two teeth pulled out.

Had a conversation today with an interesting person. When I say interesting, I mean mentally unstable. He asked me where my accent was from, and I told him. And we had a twenty-minute conversation of him making uncultured jokes about France's military stereotypes. They weren't even remotely funny or clever.

Example:

Me: Yeah, I really don't want to have this conversation anymore.

Plebe: *laughs* Then run away. Sound familiar? *amused goat noises*

Pevvania wrote:After I had my surgery, I had a big bucket of KFC all to myself, and oh boy did it feel so good. Nothing better than chicken after having two teeth pulled out.

your American tendencies are showing

Lack There Of wrote:Muh Roads

But who would build...

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/03/man-gets-around-road-closure-by-building-his-own-and-charges-2-for-cars-to-use-it-4819615/

I saw this, great example isn't it!

Pevvania wrote:After I had my surgery, I had a big bucket of KFC all to myself, and oh boy did it feel so good. Nothing better than chicken after having two teeth pulled out.

I wonder if I'm the only one who likes KFC chicken cold. Lol

Muh Roads wrote:I wonder if I'm the only one who likes KFC chicken cold. Lol

Hmmm, I don't think I've tried it before. But I know one thing - reheating it takes out half the taste.

I don't understand what people find to KFC, it's disgusting, so gross and the chicken is full of chemicals.

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:I don't understand what people find to KFC, it's disgusting, so gross and the chicken is full of chemicals.

Shut your whore mouth.

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:I don't understand what people find to KFC, it's disgusting, so gross and the chicken is full of chemicals.

Sorry, you have to love KFC to be a libertarian. And to be a citizen of this region.

Pevvania wrote:Sorry, you have to love KFC to be a libertarian. And to be a citizen of this region.

This is a fact. Vegetarians hate freedom

Muh Roads wrote:I wonder if I'm the only one who likes KFC chicken cold. Lol

I love cold KFC.

Tastes just like freshly-bought.

Mostly. Just a bit colder.

Still goddamn delicious.

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:I don't understand what people find to KFC, it's disgusting, so gross and the chicken is full of chemicals.

it meats Mc'Ds, Wimpy burger, burger king and Domminos. its all we have left.

Hermesgrad wrote:it meats Mc'Ds, Wimpy burger, burger king and Domminos. its all we have left.

Despite my being a UK resident, I've never actually been to Wimpy Burger. Isn't it just a table service place now?

Pizza Hut and Subway are also good. But very sadly, the latter stopped serving Chicken Temptation, so I don't even know why I go there anymore.

Pevvania wrote:Despite my being a UK resident, I've never actually been to Wimpy Burger. Isn't it just a table service place now?

Pizza Hut and Subway are also good. But very sadly, the latter stopped serving Chicken Temptation, so I don't even know why I go there anymore.

its not that good, its only a little better than little chef was. im not really a fan of subway. i love Pakistani takeaways, beats american food any day.

Muh Roads wrote:I wonder if I'm the only one who likes KFC chicken cold. Lol

No, it's the only way I can eat KFC chicken given it pesters my gallbladder too much hot.

Well, I'm seriously thinking about marrying bacon, is it enough ? Am I still a good libertarian ?

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:Well, I'm seriously thinking about marrying bacon, is it enough ? Am I still a good libertarian ?

i approve.

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:Well, I'm seriously thinking about marrying bacon, is it enough ? Am I still a good libertarian ?

Heck, you're borderline anarchist if you choose to marry bacon. Plenty libertarian. :P

Did someone say KFC?

gais, healthcare should be free

Pevvania wrote:gais, healthcare should be free

In the form of vouchers, yes. Or user fees.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:In the form of vouchers, yes. Or user fees.

Only at the state level. Pete Wilson in California implemented a pretty good voucher system.

Pevvania wrote:gais, healthcare should be free

i really do enjoy my free healthcare, hbu?

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