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Pevvania wrote:I'm no Hoosier, but Mike Pence seems to be a bit of a mixed bag. He expanded Medicaid, trashed the state's education system by bringing in standards identical to Common Core, and is a big fan of government preschool. Cato did give him an A on fiscal policy, though, which he deserves credit for.

Is there no love for Mitch Daniels anymore?

Pence might support government preschool, but only as a state initiative. He turned down federal funds for it which really ticked off our Democrat State Superintendent and her cronies.

Humpheria wrote:There would be more had he not been tenured at Purdue.

As if we needed more reasons to oppose tenure.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Fun fact: In my part of the Midwest (and practically nowhere else, I've observed), the term "Hoosier" is not used to describe someone from Indiana. Instead, it carries a negative connotation for some inexplicable reason, similar to derogatory terms such as "white trash." I don't know whether it's a jab at Indiana, an unfortunate coincidence, or something entirely different, but...the more you know.

Then your part of the Midwest is stupid.

Humpheria wrote:Then your part of the Midwest is stupid.

Hey now, "Hoosier" can mean much the same thing in West Lafayette.

Humpheria wrote:Then your part of the Midwest is stupid.

Trust me, that's not even the stupidest part about it. Can't wait to move.

The Wabash wrote:Pence might support government preschool, but only as a state initiative. He turned down federal funds for it which really ticked off our Democrat State Superintendent and her cronies.

As if we needed more reasons to oppose tenure.

Everything pisses Ritz off. I don't blame her, she's our only statewide Dem. Further, she didn't even win on policy, she got it from Bennett's unpopularity.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Trust me, that's not even the stupidest part about it. Can't wait to move.

To Indiana? (he asks hopefully)

Humpheria wrote:There's always room for one more. You can stay on my couch.

Maybe. Does your town have a Denny's? If so, I'm in.

Pevvania wrote:Maybe. Does your town have a Denny's? If so, I'm in.

We have three in a twenty mile radius covering two towns.

Pevvania wrote:Maybe. Does your town have a Denny's? If so, I'm in.

We do have a Denny's, not in Jeffersonville but in an opposite town just five minutes from us. You see, Jeffersonville, Indiana is really close to Indianapolis, and Louisville and also really close to places called Charlestown and New Albany that have a lot of good stuff.

I'm moving from Jeffersonville to a place called Sellersburg...

Regan Red Nation wrote:I'm moving from Jeffersonville to a place called Sellersburg...

Well, you have been gone for awhile

Right-Winged Nation wrote:Well, you have been gone for awhile

Yup. My flag is all screwed up

Right-Winged Nation wrote:We do have a Denny's, not in Jeffersonville but in an opposite town just five minutes from us. You see, Jeffersonville, Indiana is really close to Indianapolis, and Louisville and also really close to places called Charlestown and New Albany that have a lot of good stuff.

Right-Winged Nation wrote:We do have a Denny's, not in Jeffersonville but in an opposite town just five minutes from us. You see, Jeffersonville, Indiana is really close to Indianapolis, and Louisville and also really close to places called Charlestown and New Albany that have a lot of good stuff.

Uh no. It's like 2 hours from Indy.

Humpheria wrote:Uh no. It's like 2 hours from Indy.

Try an hour Hump

Right-Winged Nation wrote:Try an hour Hump

It is literally one of the most southern points of the state. We are the border.

Right-Winged Nation wrote:Try an hour Hump

An hour 45 according to google

Depends on how fast you drive, the point is we are close to major spots

Regan Red Nation wrote:An hour 45 according to google

That's if you take 65. I always take 31.

Woot! I've finally created the page for Libertatem's State Department!

How did this "Promotion of Dance" resoultion even get to quorum?

Alderney And Liberty City wrote:How did this "Promotion of Dance" resoultion even get to quorum?

Behold the second reason for me quitting the WA.

I havent voted on a proposal in god knows how long..I just keep WA for raiding.

Man, it's quiet.

Dropped my sister off at the airport. Always love seeing the "Ronald Reagan Expressway" signs.

If only people could remember how to drive when it snows.

The Wabash wrote:Dropped my sister off at the airport. Always love seeing the "Ronald Reagan Expressway" signs.

If only people could remember how to drive when it snows.

You guys got snow?

Right-Winged Nation wrote:You guys got snow?

Yeah. Not a whole lot, but enough to make the roads slippery. Someone had hit the median near Lebanon.

The Wabash wrote:Yeah. Not a whole lot, but enough to make the roads slippery. Someone had hit the median near Lebanon.

Ooh

So Paul McCartney made a song with Kayne West. As a Beatle fanatic, part of me just died.

A new poll.

http://www.nationstates.net/region=antista#poll

The Neo-Confederate States Of America wrote:A new poll.

http://www.nationstates.net/region=antista#poll

Elf reference for the win

So, Pev..... should I lay out a sheet on the couch? Maybe call in and reserve the Denny's.

I didn't even know they had Denny's in England, or Australia, or whatever America Part 2 you come from.

Humpheria wrote:So, Pev..... should I lay out a sheet on the couch? Maybe call in and reserve the Denny's.

I didn't even know they had Denny's in England, or Australia, or whatever America Part 2 you come from.

Not now. Maybe some day, though.

They don't. I used to live in the US too, y'know.

Pevvania wrote:Not now. Maybe some day, though.

They don't. I used to live in the US too, y'know.

wow. such travel. many cultured.

Humpheria wrote:wow. such travel. many cultured.

mans gotta work, ennit?

Pevvania wrote:mans gotta work, ennit?

America is best country. America is very nice country. You bring drug into America, I hit you, and kick you, and whip you, and beat you with a stick, and pee in your general direction. Come to America.

The anti-globalisation movement is the economic equivalent of the anti-GMO movement: both are filled with shameless illiterates.

Pevvania wrote:The anti-globalisation movement is the economic equivalent of the anti-GMO movement: both are filled with shameless illiterates.

You know, I keep up with the National high school debate association, because it keeps me thinking. Next month kids from all over the country will be debating whether or not economic globalization benefits third world workers. I am interested in seeing what their adolescent brains think.

Humpheria wrote:You know, I keep up with the National high school debate association, because it keeps me thinking. Next month kids from all over the country will be debating whether or not economic globalization benefits third world workers. I am interested in seeing what their adolescent brains think.

Well, I hope they can think straight. Anyone who opposes globalisation is an ideological fool that opposes the ascension of poor people into higher incomes. I think many of them realise that poor people improving themselves sustains the capitalist system and shatters the appeal of statism, which is why these drones want to fight it.

Mike Huckabee running for President? Just what we need. Mike fvcking Huckabee in the White House.

With him, Jeb and Santorum all running, they're going to make for some very entertaining primary debates.

http://reason.com/blog/2015/01/05/mike-huckabees-long-battle-against-liber

Pevvania wrote:Mike Huckabee running for President? Just what we need. Mike fvcking Huckabee in the White House.

With him, Jeb and Santorum all running, they're going to make for some very entertaining primary debates.

I can see that as like children smacking each other and Rand Paul coming in and putting them in corners.

Humpheria's Quote for the Day:

"We hang petty thieves and hang great ones to public office." -Aesop

Pevvania wrote:Not now. Maybe some day, though.

They don't. I used to live in the US too, y'know.

Mind BLOWN

Ankha wrote:Mind BLOWN

Why else would I know so much about the US? :P Although I only lived in Nazifornia, so I haven't had much experience in the American heartland.

Pevvania wrote:Why else would I know so much about the US? :P Although I only lived in Nazifornia, so I haven't had much experience in the American heartland.

Poor you. California is a bad place to get an example of America. It's like going to North Korea to visit Asia.

Humpheria wrote:Poor you. California is a bad place to get an example of America. It's like going to North Korea to visit Asia.

Yeah New Hampshire is the place to be.

Miencraft, Alderney And Liberty City

Humpheria wrote:Poor you. California is a bad place to get an example of America. It's like going to North Korea to visit Asia.

But I must say, it's beautiful. And the food is gorgeous.

Pevvania wrote:Why else would I know so much about the US? :P Although I only lived in Nazifornia, so I haven't had much experience in the American heartland.

I dont know....

Humpheria wrote:Poor you. California is a bad place to get an example of America. It's like going to North Korea to visit Asia.

And its burning hot...eww

Pevvania wrote:But I must say, it's beautiful. And the food is gorgeous.

And yes. Our food is amazing,

My brother made this meme: https://i.imgflip.com/g1k1p.jpg

Laughing my ass off.

My fellow bad guys: I, Conservative Idealism, your leader, will speak now about my, Conservative Idealism's, plan. My villainous, villainous plan. Question the plan at your peril!

...uh... any questions?

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:My fellow bad guys: I, Conservative Idealism, your leader, will speak now about my, Conservative Idealism's, plan. My villainous, villainous plan. Question the plan at your peril!

...uh... any questions?

Yeah. What's the plan?

Humpheria wrote:Yeah. What's the plan?

*clears throat hesitantly* Watch your step, my evil minion. You presume too much. One of these days, you'll go too far.

Alright, I want to write up some legislation on regional holidays, so let's revive this discussion and see what other Libertatem-centric observances we can develop.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:So far, we have...

Holidays:

February 6 - Reagan's Birthday

August 6 - Anniversary of Libertatem's Founding: Libertatem Day

December 14 - Pevvania's Birthday: Pevvania Day

Observances (weekly):

Wednesday - Humpheria's Holiday: Hump Day

Observances (yearly):

June 5 - Mourning Reagan's Death

(Note that Pevvania Day is already official.)

I'm thinking of calling it the Honor of Occurrences Legally Identified by Dates and Anniversaries Yearly Act, or the HOLIDAY Act, for short.

Funkytopia suggested that we can impose a limit on how many official holidays (days off) we have, and that if we introduce any new ones after that limit has been hit, we demote a different holiday to an observance. Also, it might be a good idea to set how long the Christmas holiday is, for future reference.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Also, it might be a good idea to set how long the Christmas holiday is, for future reference.

This. ^

We really need to be more prepared for the next period when activity drops or we're risking another fiasco like at Christmas-time. The friggin' commies have no lives and they take advantage of the fact that we do.

http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=326143

Alderney And Liberty City wrote:http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=326143

Well then...(but Ya, for reference Frisbeeteria and Farnhamia both go real hard on you real easy)

Alderney And Liberty City wrote:http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=326143

Oh, good, he's not on the DOS list. I'm a bit peeved at how the mods handled his attempt to resolve the situation (I think he can tell he's on thin ice - he's lost two main nations already), but I'm primarily glad to see Cherm's still around. I'd hate to see him go.

Funkytopia wrote:The friggin' commies have no lives and they take advantage of the fact that we do.

An astute observation.

I encourage our Vice President, and whomever Minerva appoints as Regional Security Adviser, to fill me in on what they intend to do to keep not only our regions, but those of our allies, secure.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Alright, I want to write up some legislation on regional holidays, so let's revive this discussion and see what other Libertatem-centric observances we can develop.

(Note that Pevvania Day is already official.)

I'm thinking of calling it the Honor of Occurrences Legally Identified by Dates and Anniversaries Yearly Act, or the HOLIDAY Act, for short.

Funkytopia suggested that we can impose a limit on how many official holidays (days off) we have, and that if we introduce any new ones after that limit has been hit, we demote a different holiday to an observance. Also, it might be a good idea to set how long the Christmas holiday is, for future reference.

Perhaps we could throw in Liberosia's birthday?

Pevvania wrote:Perhaps we could throw in Liberosia's birthday?

Last year, Founder's Day was celebrated on AUgust 6th.

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Barry, please, I've already legalized gay marriage about a quadrillion times. It couldn't possibly keep becoming illegal.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem

Miencraft wrote:Barry, please, I've already legalized gay marriage about a quadrillion times. It couldn't possibly keep becoming illegal.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Took the words right out of my mouth.

The best part is the issue mentions "archaic laws that discriminate against gay marriage".

If by "archaic" you mean "passed last week without the President ever knowing", then yes, they are archaic.

Miencraft wrote:The best part is the issue mentions "archaic laws that discriminate against gay marriage".

If by "archaic" you mean "passed last week without the President ever knowing", then yes, they are archaic.

I've gotten that particular issue more times than I can count, and I always pick the legalization option.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:I've gotten that particular issue more times than I can count, and I always pick the legalization option.

I wish their was a "Let the states decide option".

The Neo-Confederate States Of America wrote:I wish their was a "Let the states decide option".

*There

The Neo-Confederate States Of America wrote:I wish their was a "Let the states decide option".

But that would assume that every nation in the game has states.

Up until the middle of last year, I didn't even break Miencraft into states until I realized the true scale of a country 150% the size of Ireland.

Welcome, [nation=short]Wicland[/nation]!

Easy come, easy go. Guess that new API might take awhile to reach full effectiveness.

Speaking of which, any citizens looking to become recruitment officers?

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Easy come, easy go. Guess that new API might take awhile to reach full effectiveness.

Speaking of which, any citizens looking to become recruitment officers?

Dammit, you scared him off! haha

Sweet.

http://www.nationstates.net/page=refactor

With the numbers being refactored, my military "spending" will grow to at least over 50% of my GDP. And I still have no taxes.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Sweet.

http://www.nationstates.net/page=refactor

With the numbers being refactored, my military "spending" will grow to at least over 50% of my GDP. And I still have no taxes.

My main nation will finally have an abolished government - and a slightly stronger economy. Sweet!

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Sweet.

http://www.nationstates.net/page=refactor

With the numbers being refactored, my military "spending" will grow to at least over 50% of my GDP. And I still have no taxes.

Ooh, interesting. My nonexistent government shrinks, industry grows, and I end up with 0 public sector. Although I will get an income tax...

It's started snowing here. This time last year was nuts! I hope it's not too crazy out in the morning.

Hum, for me it has absolutely no sense.

My government size would increase from 75 ( 75 ? scale ? ) to 258, my industry from 1,869 to 2,900 ( billions dollars ? ), the public sector size from 2.7% to 8% and my flat tax from 1% to 0%...

I don't want my government and my public sectors to expand ! Even if it's free lol.

Well, the recruiting campaign picked up two nations so far, but both were counter-recruited. Oh, the humanity.

Anyway, if anyone wants to become a recruitment officer, telegram me.

API takes too long and Im doing other tech stuff

Ankha wrote:API takes too long and Im doing other tech stuff

Just do what I do and keep your nation running in the background - the API sent nearly 100 telegrams for me so far today (one every three minutes really adds up), and I've been playing Fallout: New Vegas during most of that. If every citizen were to do something like that, we'd probably see a dozen recruits in no time.

Oh ya..my phone doesnt have NS+

Ankha wrote:Oh ya..my phone doesnt have NS+

Ah.

Ya...and my computer is inevitably busy doing server stuff atm.

Fascinating interview with Rick Ross, the man credited with introducing crack cocaine to the US: http://reason.com/reasontv/2015/01/05/freeway-rick-ross-on-how-he-introduced-c

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote: If every citizen were to do something like that, we'd probably see a dozen recruits in no time.

I already told you; API only takes five officers.

That said, if anyone beyond the first three volunteers (as there are already two, obviously) wants to do recruitment, Funky has the telegram in a factbook, so all you need to do is copy it, mark it as recruitment, and send it off into the universe.

I know that I access NS from two computers, one has NS++, the other one can't. Currently I get on the one that can't more often. So, switch me out for someone that can do it.

*Tweet**tweet*

So, how many of y'all go to the gym?

Miencraft wrote:I already told you; API only takes five officers.

That said, if anyone beyond the first three volunteers (as there are already two, obviously) wants to do recruitment, Funky has the telegram in a factbook, so all you need to do is copy it, mark it as recruitment, and send it off into the universe.

Point's moot considering we have 0 volunteers - it's just me and Funky, so far.

I took a gym pass months ago, and I went to the gym only once.

Conservative Idealism In Libertatem wrote:Point's moot considering we have 0 volunteers - it's just me and Funky, so far.

I do not understand the API one bit. But I'll volunteer.

Yrellian Confederacy wrote:I took a gym pass months ago, and I went to the gym only once.

I have a paid membership and I try to go 3 or 4 times a week, although the demands of work seem to be piling up, so I may have to go less.

Pevvania wrote:I do not understand the API one bit. But I'll volunteer.

Neither do I - I take it, however, that you just have to stay logged in while NS++ is running, and the API will send one telegram every three minutes.

Pevvania wrote:So, how many of y'all go to the gym?

Me.

What's all this hubbub about NS++ and APIs and doodads?

Also, I'm trying out a new flag... well, "new." I painstakingly recreated Indiana's state flag in Illustrator and fixed some problems with the original vector art. I'm a big perfectionist nut... and now the question is: ripple, or no ripple?

I like ripples for darker flags personally.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:I like ripples for darker flags personally.

I think I agree. I didn't change the background color when I updated it, but I think the new flag looks really classy with the ripples.

Also, go "blue flag with a gold torch" crew!

The Wabash wrote:What's all this hubbub about NS++ and APIs and doodads?

We're figuring out recruitment.

If you decide to become a citizen, you can help out; all you'd have to do is get the NS++ plugin and be logged in a decent amount of time every day.

The Wabash wrote:Also, go "blue flag with a gold torch" crew!

I'm on the more generic "flags with dark blue backdrops" team.

Fun fact: The red, white, and blue on my flag are the official red, white, and blue for the flag of the US. Generally, the official colors aren't seen since they're not easy to mass-produce.

Speaking of flags, I'd like to "leak" the second proposal to change Libertatem's flag. This one I hope speaks more to tradition. It's quite simplistic and memorable.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=20ayo1u&s=8#.VKxSAGTF-N8

My region, Eleutheria, has what the flag would look like if it were put up in the region.

Republic Of Minerva wrote:Speaking of flags, I'd like to "leak" the second proposal to change Libertatem's flag. This one I hope speaks more to tradition. It's quite simplistic and memorable.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=20ayo1u&s=8#.VKxSAGTF-N8

My region, Eleutheria, has what the flag would look like if it were put up in the region.

I can get behind this!

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