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Ankha, just a quick lesson in terminology. You can't be a "Board Elect" before the election even starts. Anything that is suffixed by "-Elect" indicates an individual that has won an election but has not yet taken office. For example, Presidentials are in November, inauguration is in January. In the time in between the victor is not the President, they are the President-Elect, but not before the election.

You are a Board candidate, not a Boardman-Elect.

He's no ordinary candidate - he's the incumbent.

CI, change dat news yo

To what, exactly? It's been a slow weekend.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:To what, exactly? It's been a slow weekend.

Muh Roads loves his homies? Lol

Idk.. board elections incoming or something like that maybe?

Muh Roads wrote:Muh Roads loves his homies? Lol

Idk.. board elections incoming or something like that maybe?

Either works. I'll pass the word along.

Humpheria wrote:Ankha, just a quick lesson in terminology. You can't be a "Board Elect" before the election even starts. Anything that is suffixed by "-Elect" indicates an individual that has won an election but has not yet taken office. For example, Presidentials are in November, inauguration is in January. In the time in between the victor is not the President, they are the President-Elect, but not before the election.

You are a Board candidate, not a Boardman-Elect.

To tired for your lip.

Muh Roads wrote:CI, change dat news yo

Yup. And classy name muh

Muh Roads wrote:Muh Roads loves his homies? Lol

First one

Idk.. board elections incoming or something like that maybe?

Ankha wrote:To tired for your lip.Yup. And classy name muh

Thx dawg.

Yeah, I was about to say, I'm more a fan of the first one.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Yeah, I was about to say, I'm more a fan of the first one.

Usurped? How?

Muh Roads wrote:Usurped? How?

See those fellas who recently got deleted? Before the mods hid their posts, they were going on about taking control of the region - hence the title.

Plus, it's an acronym - 'SUP.

Post self-deleted by Ankha.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:See those fellas who recently got deleted? Before the mods hid their posts, they were going on about taking control of the region - hence the title.

Plus, it's an acronym - 'SUP.

Gotcha homie, nice touch on the acronym, yo.

Awe shucks, I missed the Red Dawn? WOLVERINE!!![/I]

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The Oscars is a disgusting cis-centric white people's club. Why isn't there a Best Actor of Non-Binary Gender Award, or Best POC Director, HMMM????

Pevvania wrote:The Oscars is a disgusting cis-centric white people's club. Why isn't there a Best Actor of Non-Binary Gender Award, or Best POC Director, HMMM????

*slaps Pev* Get off tumblr!

Pevvania wrote:The Oscars is a disgusting cis-centric white people's club. Why isn't there a Best Actor of Non-Binary Gender Award, or Best POC Director, HMMM????

Selma didn't win best picture of the year, get ready to hear about how racist it is from Al Sharpton.

I'm sitting at taco bell alone... and these old people sitting near me are complaining about the food being soggy.

It's taco bell... come on now, sogginess sells!

Muh Roads wrote:I'm sitting at taco bell alone... and these old people sitting near me are complaining about the food being soggy.

It's taco bell... come on now, sogginess sells!

I love taco bell, the XXL grilled stuffed burrito with steak and loaded grillers with mountain dew baja blast.

Humpheria wrote:*slaps Pev* Get off tumblr!

A slap? You dare slap me?! Patriarchal scum.

Right-Winged Nation wrote:Selma didn't win best picture of the year, get ready to hear about how racist it is from Al Sharpton.

I've already groaned through a HuffPost video that popped up on my newsfeed talking about how racist the Oscars are. The world could use a few less idiots running around.

I'll run for a seat again. Let's say seat 2.

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:I'll run for a seat again. Let's say seat 2.

*narrows eyes* I feel like that was intentional.

We currently have four votes in the Seat Four primary. Remember, anyone can vote by telegramming this nation, you will be notified if your vote is counted.

Humph and Yr face off for Seat 2, Ankha and Muh compete for Seat 3, and there is currently an open RLP primary for Seat 4.

The first Board election will begin within a couple of days, so now is the time to declare your candidacy for a seat if you haven't already.

Supposedly usurped ? What is it about ?

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:Supposedly usurped ? What is it about ?

Some guy - who evidently has a grudge against our region - made a bunch of puppets yesterday and sent them to Libertatem. Before the mods deleted him (and his messages), he was raving about how the region now belonged to him. So, yeah, supposedly usurped. Lol

Humpheria wrote:*narrows eyes* I feel like that was intentional.

I ran for seat 1 and failed, now I'm trying for seat two. And if I fail again I'll try seat 3 next time, nothing personal.

Stand aside, Libertatem Radio - I've created a radio station of my own.

Say hello to private station Fortside Rock Radio: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=conservative_idealism/detail=factbook/id=374149

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Stand aside, Libertatem Radio - I've created a radio station of my own.

Say hello to private station Fortside Rock Radio: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=conservative_idealism/detail=factbook/id=374149

My suggestion/request:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zAqYgUJbug

The Wabash wrote:My suggestion/request:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zAqYgUJbug

That's beautiful

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Stand aside, Libertatem Radio - I've created a radio station of my own.

Say hello to private station Fortside Rock Radio: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=conservative_idealism/detail=factbook/id=374149

Brilliant

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Stand aside, Libertatem Radio - I've created a radio station of my own.

Say hello to private station Fortside Rock Radio: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=conservative_idealism/detail=factbook/id=374149

Excellent playlist. Glad to see some love for Eddie Money!

Anarchy

https://i.imgflip.com/i1tzj.jpg

Pevvania wrote:Excellent playlist. Glad to see some love for Eddie Money!

I recommend Hey Jude(Beatles) White Room(Cream) Lemon Song(Zeppelin) Ramblin Man(Alman Brothers) Wish You Were Here(Pink Floyd)

7 hours ago: Lack there of ceased to exist.

Rest in peace bro.

The Wabash wrote:My suggestion/request:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zAqYgUJbug

Sounds like my kinda lady 💕💕👰👪👴👵👹

Muh Roads wrote:7 hours ago: Lack there of ceased to exist.

Rest in peace bro.

Hmm... That's a shame

Don't worry, he'll be back.

Pevvania wrote:Don't worry, he'll be back.

Some day soon

Pevvania wrote:Don't worry, he'll be back.

He better be, I'm lacking something without lack.

Hey guys, you seen this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUtirCf-RfU

The kid's called CJ Pearson. He's a 12-year-old conservative activist. I first watched the video when it was at around 4,000 views. It's exploded in the past two days, and it's nearly at a million views now. A liberal kid has responded to him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLLewYRZU38

I love it! So great to see kids getting engaged with politics.

Pevvania wrote:Hey guys, you seen this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUtirCf-RfU

The kid's called CJ Pearson. He's a 12-year-old conservative activist. I first watched the video when it was at around 4,000 views. It's exploded in the past two days, and it's nearly at a million views now. A liberal kid has responded to him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLLewYRZU38

I love it! So great to see kids getting engaged with politics.

They both had terrible arguments tho.

Red kid didn't use any real information, and blue kid was using 2008 polls and sounded pompous. (and said "plus" way way way too much...) so they both had really weak points

Pevvania wrote:Hey guys, you seen this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUtirCf-RfU

The kid's called CJ Pearson. He's a 12-year-old conservative activist. I first watched the video when it was at around 4,000 views. It's exploded in the past two days, and it's nearly at a million views now. A liberal kid has responded to him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLLewYRZU38

I love it! So great to see kids getting engaged with politics.

Indeed.

It's distressing that the youth seems, at times, to be fixated more on the shallow elements of popular culture than the subtleties of political discourse, but could the same not be said for all generations? I agree that it is inspiring to see an example of the next generation getting involved in the political process, engaging in activism, and refusing to succumb to the apathy that so many people feel today. The world needs more young idealists like these guys, regardless of views.

Wow I barely understand him, what kind of American accent does he have ?

Ankha wrote:They both had terrible arguments tho.

Red kid didn't use any real information, and blue kid was using 2008 polls and sounded pompous. (and said "plus" way way way too much...) so they both had really weak points

It's a start, at least - skilled oration takes a lifetime to master, after all.

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:Wow I barely understand him, what kind of American accent does he have ?

It sounded vaguely Southern to me.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:It's a start, at least - skilled oration takes a lifetime to master, after all.

It sounded vaguely Southern to me.

Seemed southern. Prob Alabama or Mississippi. It wasn't Texas or Florida.

Carolinas is my guess...

Jesus, guys. I can spot a Georgian accent like that from a mile away. You've spent too much time up North! :P

Yeah, their arguments aren't that strong and I disagree with both of them, but we still need more kids like these two that have the capacity to make up their minds early on rather than have political views shovelled to them by some state drone later in life.

Pevvania wrote:Jesus, guys. I can spot a Georgian accent like that from a mile away. You've spent too much time up North! :P

I'm a Midwesterner - it's difficult for me to pinpoint an accent to a specific part of the States.

Pevvania wrote:Yeah, their arguments aren't that strong and I disagree with both of them, but we still need more kids like these two that have the capacity to make up their minds early on rather than have political views shovelled to them by some state drone later in life.

The greater danger is that they will be indoctrinated by their schools (or parents) before they have a chance to determine which values matter most to them, and to learn and grow from there. It's relieving to see them promote conflicting opinions born from their own observations, despite their simplicity.

Pevvania wrote:Jesus, guys. I can spot a Georgian accent like that from a mile away. You've spent too much time up North! :P

Yeah, their arguments aren't that strong and I disagree with both of them, but we still need more kids like these two that have the capacity to make up their minds early on rather than have political views shovelled to them by some state drone later in life.

Hah, Georgian and Carolinian accents sound the same to me. I lived in Tennessee, much better accent imo. This pseudo-Canadian accent some North Dakotans have kinda drives me up the wall. But I'm sure i dont sound good to them either lol

With 7 votes counted so far, this primary is heating up! Cast your vote if you haven't yet!

Reaganist Libertarian Party wrote:With 7 votes counted so far, this primary is heating up! Cast your vote if you haven't yet!
I never received the memo evidently.

Reaganist Libertarian Party wrote:With 7 votes counted so far, this primary is heating up! Cast your vote if you haven't yet!

We've got around 4 times that many citizens, and that's all the votes we've got counted?

Granted, it is RLP, but still, that's a bit ridiculous.

Reaganist Libertarian Party wrote:With 7 votes counted so far, this primary is heating up! Cast your vote if you haven't yet!

What's going on in the primary?

What just happened to nation pages?

Ankha wrote:What just happened to nation pages?

The Rift theme has become the default. I'm surprised you weren't using it before.

Wait, all of Albul's puppets CTEd, including the one he telegrammed me with earlier today. What happened?

How come Rand Paul, if he does run for President, is already being counted out of even the Republican nomination? I understand the whole theory that he would essentially split the Republican Party if he received the nomination. But why hasn't the GOP realized that they wont win the presidency without being somewhat socially progressive and an advocate for civil liberties. I'm sure there has got to be an underlying reason that I simply can't see or maybe im just completely wrong. So does anybody have a reason?

Capitalanada wrote:How come Rand Paul, if he does run for President, is already being counted out of even the Republican nomination? I understand the whole theory that he would essentially split the Republican Party if he received the nomination. But why hasn't the GOP realized that they wont win the presidency without being somewhat socially progressive and an advocate for civil liberties. I'm sure there has got to be an underlying reason that I simply can't see or maybe im just completely wrong. So does anybody have a reason?

The GOP wants to pretend they're going to reduce government spending, among other things - the last thing they want is someone who actually intends to do so.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:The GOP wants to pretend they're going to reduce government spending, among other things - the last thing they want is someone who actually intends to do so.

Thats actually a solid theory. Lets say he does end up getting the nomination, do you think he can win the Presidency?

Indeed, their stalwart refusal to adapt is precisely why they're not making as much leeway as they should be in Congress. The party, for all of the great potential candidates it could have, seems dead-set on ignoring civil issues, demonizing their political opponents (who, I concede, deserve it), and avoiding blame.

Capitalanada wrote:Thats actually a solid theory. Lets say he does end up getting the nomination, do you think he can win the Presidency?

If he gets it, and somehow avoids having his image sabotaged by the media (a la the previous GOP candidates), he has a very good chance. That's a very big if.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Indeed, their stalwart refusal to adapt is precisely why they're not making as much leeway as they should be in Congress. The party, for all of the great potential candidates it could have, seems dead-set on ignoring civil issues, demonizing their political opponents (who, I concede, deserve it), and avoiding blame.

If he gets it, and somehow avoids having his image sabotaged by the media (a la the previous GOP candidates), he has a very good chance. That's a very big if.

Yeah i just don't think I can handle a Hillary presidency. Now even Elizabeth Warren is gaining popularity and it just disappoints me. I know this may seem pretty radical but i think this country needs another recession to show people that Liberal economic policy doesn't work. Most people point at Bush (which i dislike almost as much as Obama) and therefore point at conservatives and claim that spending cuts and a free market doesn't work. Sadly, however, Bush spent too much and had high taxes. He was the opposite of laissez faire. Bush tainted the image of conservative economics and that is why i don't think the GOP will win the Presidency any time soon.

Capitalanada wrote:Yeah i just don't think I can handle a Hillary presidency. Now even Elizabeth Warren is gaining popularity and it just disappoints me. I know this may seem pretty radical but i think this country needs another recession to show people that Liberal economic policy doesn't work. Most people point at Bush (which i dislike almost as much as Obama) and therefore point at conservatives and claim that spending cuts and a free market doesn't work. Sadly, however, Bush spent too much and had high taxes. He was the opposite of laissez faire. Bush tainted the image of conservative economics and that is why i don't think the GOP will win the Presidency any time soon.

Then hope for a miracle - a president who, somehow, fits the paradigms of neither party without alienating the moderates. But that's almost impossible, of course...

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:The Rift theme has become the default. I'm surprised you weren't using it before.

Totally don't dig that.

Pevvania wrote:Jesus, guys. I can spot a Georgian accent like that from a mile away.

You ever been?

What the heck is the new format?

Right-Winged Nation wrote:What the heck is the new format?

The amazingness that is Rift.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:The amazingness that is Rift.

This reminds me of Facebook

Muh Roads wrote:Hah, Georgian and Carolinian accents sound the same to me. I lived in Tennessee, much better accent imo. This pseudo-Canadian accent some North Dakotans have kinda drives me up the wall. But I'm sure i dont sound good to them either lol

I've noticed that, actually. It's the way they pronounce their O's. Pretty cute, really.

Capitalanada wrote:Thats actually a solid theory. Lets say he does end up getting the nomination, do you think he can win the Presidency?

Rand Paul will win the nomination and will probably win the Presidency. Paul is not only the most electable candidate, but the RNC is actually on his side. "I love the new generation of libertarian Republicans", Rience Priebus said a few CPACs ago in reference to Paul and Ted Cruz. The RNC have also announced that primaries will begin in Iowa and New Hampshire, where Paul has mostly been the frontrunner amongst Republicans. Apparently, the RNC want to tap him and Susana Martinez: http://www.politicalears.com/blog/source-gop-leaders-have-already-selected-2016-presidential-ticket/ This would make a lot of sense.

Both historical election cycles and the current political landscape indicate a Republican win of the presidency in 2016. I think they'll probably hold onto Congress, too.

Would be great if people asking what happened to the theme would bother checking site news every once in a while.

Pevvania, Conservative Idealism In Libertatem, Ankha, Samarian Imperium, Capitalanada, The United Libertarian American Republic

Fortside Rock Radio presents a new thematic playlist called Rat Pack Saturdays.

Of course, it's not Saturday yet, but if you want to listen to some Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin anyway, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0N7xpaTOmSIBR46dQyTGZSCuQBP7cGO

Ankha, Austex

We can like comments now? This is definitely facebook now

Right-Winged Nation wrote:We can like comments now? This is definitely facebook now

That's been possible since forever.

Just not in the current form and also probably not without NS++.

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In honor of George Harrison's birthday ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqLf2vgrymU

Right-Winged Nation, Samarian Imperium

Right-Winged Nation wrote:We can like comments now? This is definitely facebook now

Please tell me you didn't just now realize that it was possible? It's been a feature of the Rift beta ever since it began! (Not to mention that NS++ has something similar.)

Austex wrote:In honor of George Harrison's birthday ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqLf2vgrymU

A great musician in his own right and a Beatle. Good to see some love for George

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Please tell me you didn't just now realize that it was possible? It's been a feature of the Rift beta ever since it began! (Not to mention that NS++ has something similar.)

I haven't had the rift nor NS++, this all new to me

Right-Winged Nation wrote:I haven't had the rift nor NS++, this all new to me

Protip: old stuff is still available.

Hi! This is my first time posting here on the regional message board. Anyone else here use the Conservative setting? I like both Liberal and Conservative settings for altering the names of the types of government here. I like the Conservative setting for being more friendly towards my types of governance.

Samarian Imperium, The Aradites

Such division! We should establish our political parties by which NS theme we choose. All hail the Dark Rift Party!

Only one more day to cast your vote for the Seat Four of the Board.

Incumbent Right-winged nation or newcomer The Wabash? You decide!

Can we just abolish the IRS today? They're ticking me off.

Muh Roads wrote:Can we just abolish the IRS today? They're ticking me off.

It would be nice

Muh Roads wrote:Can we just abolish the IRS today? They're ticking me off.

Absolutely. And let's not replace it with the ridiculous FairTheft idea either. A national sales tax would be a disaster.

Greetings from Zentari! I hope we all can established a firm relationship overtime!

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Humph and Yr face off for Seat 2, Ankha and Muh compete for Seat 3, and there is currently an open RLP primary for Seat 4.

Since no one else has volunteered to step up and try for a Board position, I think we should start our Seat 2 elections today.

IRS rep lady: Can you please hold?

Me: No.

Then she hung up. Lol. I'm glad I paid all this extortion money.

Samarian Imperium

Muh Roads wrote:IRS rep lady: Can you please hold?

Me: No.

Then she hung up. Lol. I'm glad I paid all this extortion money.

But at least they're building the roads, hurr durr

Muh Roads

Any thoughts on the new FCC net neutrality rules?

In the interest of time (and in the event of a landslide victory) there is no reason to delay. The Seat Four Board Race results are to be announced.

To save the Candidates' dignities, the exact counts will not be posted.

The incumbent [nation=short]Right-winged nation[/nation] defeated [nation=short]The Wabash[/nation]. Congratulations to the incumbent.

Thanks to all who voted, I will make sure to continue to do my job right.

Pevvania wrote:Absolutely. And let's not replace it with the ridiculous FairTheft idea either. A national sales tax would be a disaster.

I like what Ron Paul said, "Abolish the Income Tax and replace it with... nothing."

Greetings from the Nation Deathgrips, I am new to this region and hope to fit in soon enough.

Deathgrips wrote:Greetings from the Nation Deathgrips, I am new to this region and hope to fit in soon enough.

As long as your white middle class cis-gender scum you'll fit in great! (I kid of course!)

We welcome everyone with open arms, if you need any help or have any questions feel free to ask! We're here to help!

Pax Osca

http://www.alternet.org/youre-not-boss-me-why-libertarianism-childish-sham

lol.

Even for me he/she goes too far.

Narland wrote:I like what Ron Paul said, "Abolish the Income Tax and replace it with... nothing."

It's a great idea, and one that is very possible. Of the big three federal taxes, the income tax is the less damaging one, but is the second-easiest to cut. Eliminating the income tax for incomes under $100,000 would cause only a $90 billion revenue loss. I say, increase the personal exemption to $100,000 and create a flat rate of 10% with no deductions, credits or exemptions.

Pax Osca wrote:http://www.alternet.org/youre-not-boss-me-why-libertarianism-childish-sham

lol.

Even for me he/she goes too far.

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