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Region: Libertatem
o mi gaowd.
Yes, listen to everything they say, it's all oh so true.[/sarcasm]
Since when is an equalist evil?
I'm running for re-election.
I might as well run for board elections since I don't have an "official" position anymore.
We certainly are capitalists. Most people are either neoliberal or classical capitalists here.
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Sorry it took so long to get back to this i was busy wading through the 270 PAGES given as a reference. I'll be real i only read the first 27 pages, so forgive me if the introduction was not clear enough regarding the contents of the link. I fail to see how training has to do with the ability of passerbys to intervene on behalf of the public safety. Furthermore, terrorist havens have existed in Africa during the last decade that would have proven more than ideal training grounds for terrorists to "train" Look at mali, it's not so different from our own situation. Parts of the nation break off and form islamic territory threatens sovereignty of nation, france comes in "drives out militants" they back down war resumes.
"insurgency" might be an incorrect label for some of these Islamic groups. Some such Ansar Dine, in the mali example, are groups dedicated to objectives regarding a specific tract of territory, such fighters are dedicated to what they perceive as the defense of their people, not unlike Vietnamese mindset. While the isis leadership is obviously more ambitious the cannon fodder they employ are undoubtedly influenced by such lines of thinking, and who could blame them. They have been occupied by what they could see as western imperialism for their entire adult lives. Our continuous meddling has spawned a cycle of hatred aimed at western powers, this has been preached by those living in the effected areas, most notably Malala Yousafzai.
The point of bringing up Chicago and the boarder is that there are far more real and credible threats facing the nation that are already responsible for violence and death within the country. If the country is really concerned with elimination threats to the nation would not these take precedence as compared the activities of islmaic nationals across the world.
The key point of what i am attempting to address is western intervention has not succeeded and will not succeed. Its been proven by decades of failed policy that have only further destabilized the region. This video is great at outlineing the effects of covert ops on isis,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMjXbuj7BPI
(note at about the 14 min mark it gets kind of conspiracyish and I dont really buy into it, but the content given before the "conclusion" is spot on and all sourced)
why can we not privatize all the things
http://renevanmaarsseveen.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/the_finger_31.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jnd3LjoV0GM/USJ0EohtTfI/AAAAAAAAbTM/-gIQYITJEJI/s1600/Ronald+Reagan+Funny.JPG
http://rlv.zcache.com/ronald_reagan_flipping_the_bird_cards-r63c64c884e0842529afeb42a38869c41_xvuak_8byvr_324.jpg
Interesting, but the last one looks fake.
I have been on a movie binge, the order went Godfather Part 1, Forrest Gump, Rocky 1 through 4, and Rambo First Blood. It's been a productive day.
I put a water pump in a Dodge Ram, a powersteering hose and rear shocks in a Honda pilot, 4 new tires on a GMC Yukon and now I'm pulling a transmission on my ranger. That's productivity :D
It was at a debate all day and I was slaughtered by Harvard and Princeton league debaters. Not people from Harvard and Princeton, but graduates of their debate program. Extremely difficult.
That sounds less than near. I'm running the NEDA circuit this semester. I am not even on that level
They were all from their summits. I have no idea what they were doing there. I had no chance. I conceded two rounds before they even started.
I didn't know you were a debater. Which district?
Me either, I was under the impression Lack just throws Rothbard books at statists.
I went dress shopping. Woooooo. Productive as ever.
I thought that was what debating was.
So did I. Has my entire life been a lie?
It's been pretty slow this week.
eh
Yep
And I've been pretty silent for a while. Maybe this is what fall is like.
I blame obama
Some times it gets pretty close to that.
You my friend, are indeed awesome.
Best WA proposal from Libertatem:
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=313886&sid=46dbbd2630be6eefc23de9918a7164a4
Ugh.
Like I said a million times before, I am not making this proposal as a member of Libertatem. In hindsight I should of used my puppet to make the thread. w/e.
Oh. My apologies.
It's fine.
So I just got back from a medieval fair.
Chainmail is heavy, guys.
What, did you think it would be light? Just be glad it wasn't platemail - that's both heavy and unwieldy.
No, I knew it'd be heavy, but it just feels so much heavier after you've been running around in it for six hours.
And, yeah, that's exactly why I didn't get platemail. It's huge, the fair is always on the hottest day of the month somehow, and I'd also probably get confused for someone who works there.
What state ate you in? Renfest In Ohio gets pretty crazy
NY.
CNN has a great
Legalize vs. Delegalize Medical Marijuana
and
Nationalize vs. Privatise the Medical Marijuana thing that just ended. Greatly in support of legalizing it but Nationalizing it.
Legalize medical marijuana, and privatize it like Colorado.
Nationalization of the sh!t is wasteful, and basically would amount to having the taxpayer's money be spent on protecting a government area full of weed, when they can simply uphold the property rights of companies who do.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/28/politics/cnn-poll-north-carolina/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
Interesting. 7% of the vote. That's pretty good.
everything about this makes me happy. If they piss off the republicans enough, assuming they react rationally (which i recognize as a large assumption), the party will have to change its rank and file platform to a bit more libertyesque style. Another part of me just likes to watch the world burn. ie. this last election cycle i put a gary johnson sign in my front yard just to piss off my neighbors, who are all staunchly republican. Ideally they would have addressed me as to why i put that sign up and not a Romney poster and we could have talked serious policy, but instead all i got was gary johnson slandered over social media via my neighbors after the election. I was pleased either way honestly
At this point, even negative slander is positive attention for the LP. When we start getting to 5-10% of the vote, then we can worry about our reputation (which is already sh!t).
I am a "proud" member of the NJLP. I might vote Gary Johnson in the next election (if he runs) if I am not feeling too apathetic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DmYLrxR0Y8
Michigan too! The one in TN sucked, besides the real castle that a rich guy lives in.. lol
I'm actually heading home in two weekends to hit it up with some bros. We're going full costume and everything
*lights engraved pipe*
*leans back in chair*
*puffs like*
... Retirement is a charm.
http://forums.na.leagueoflegends.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=938745&d=1396651160
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What?
16 and retired is pretty hardcore
*i think you said that was your age, but now I'm not sure
Are board elections a thing, or is everyone running unnopposed?
Muhahaha! You will never know!
Yep... to much nationstates for this fellow...
*pats bear-belly*
*strokes gray beard*
*puffs pipe*
*looks off porch at dirt trail which is road*
There are only 2 more days. So far the only challenger is Minerva and he has not selected a Seat to run for.
You should run for office and shake things up a bit around here.
Good idea!
*shaves beard,mdies hair black again*
*throws pipe away*
*burns rocking chair*
So, how do I start?
It requires me to get citizenship, though... which I can never seem to achieve.
seat 2
Switch your flag to an ancap flag, and then maybe. :D
Yeah. :p
I know what's going on here, I'm being discriminated against because of my color!
how are you not a citizen at this point?
You've been here for how long now?
I bet you qualify.
Board Seat 2 election now up!
Go CI!
Anyone know what happened to Hallo?
RMB blocked.... again.
Awww.
This race is riveting and has taken some unexpected turns.
My opponent has an impressive track record, but so do I - I can assure all of you that I will not give up my seat so easily.
Vote for me to ensure healthy debate and activity continues within the Board. This past month has been one of reinvigoration for our elected legislators; while a motion to inspire legislation dedicated to Board transparency did not gain enough supporting votes to pass (and, for the sake of transparency, I would like to remind you all that I indeed voted against it), it did inspire a public debate unprecedented in the history of this legislative body and also resulted in the impeachment of an inactive Board member, further imprinting the precedent of proper Board conduct. My position remains that our Board members are expected to have the maturity and morality necessary to make their motives clear to the House, and are already responsible for keeping the region informed as well as supporting the public interest. As such, I believe that such members should be chosen based on their principles and convictions rather than their willingness to conform to government-mandated restrictions; to serve the region is an honored, significant expectation free of authoritarian-inspired coercion.
Regardless of the outcome of this election, I will continue to inspire the region's Board members to behave in a manner respective of their hallowed positions while, at the same time, limiting the corruptive effect of statist policy to the best of my ability. Thank you.
The issue is not yet settled. All that is in question is how exactly the Board shall become more transparent.
I'm aware of that. That is why my stance remains clear; I trust that there will be further attempts to resolve this, and remain firm in my conviction.
Consequently, the vote, debate, and impeachment did mark a turning point in the improvement of our Board; making the vote public out of conscious choice kept the public in the loop and could certainly be done without mandate, the open debate was a unique way to get the non-Board citizens of Libertatem involved in the Board process, and the impeachment set the standard that inactivity among the Board is intolerable. All of this was accomplished, and can be accomplished again, without need of restrictive legislation - our elected legislators can improve themselves and adapt to changing responsibilities on their own, and I would additionally argue that we just did so.
Dammit, I told Sherm to refound TCU
immediately. Ah well.
Anyway vote for me for free* ice cream and more victories for Libertatem.
*ice cream might not actually be free
Will argue a bit more later tonight. Got a lot on my plate.
He did what he could, but he was beaten to it.
Could you be a little more specific? What victories (and more importantly, what ice cream) are you promising here?
Military vics of course. And I seek to expand Libertatem's influence abroad as a force of good. My ideal is to gather an army of righteousness, dedicated to the principles of democracy and liberty while opposing tyrants like TRF and TBR. One unified army that can step toe and toe with giants and gods.
And chocolate ice cream. Yes.
And I seek to reenergize Libertatem - and REATO as a whole - with this idea in mind.
How would Board membership result in more military victories?
And why not vanilla (or at least chocolate banana)? D:
Reenergization of the spirit that exists in us all, realization of the ubermensch, cleaning out all cobwebs with a golden broom, and serving the people with the idea of greatness that exists.
Banana with ice cream? Are you mad???
This is tough decision.
For more of the same, please dial "1"
And I am number four on fastest growing economy :)
Not just banana - chocolate banana. In other words, one of the greatest flavor combinations within ice cream (or similar) known to man.
Ok...lemme see. Who should I vote for? Hmmmmm
I remain neutral, but that is pretty good.
Also a good point.
Oh this is who I will vote for
Rofl: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=314090
I can't wait for this thing to fail.
LOL
A question to the candidates; What are your positions on the proposed BR Amendment (found here https://www.nationstates.net/nation=lack_there_of/detail=factbook/id=305782) ?
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I like how he thinks there's something condemnable in there.
There probably is something we can get a condemnation for, but it's pretty hidden.
That said, the "Reasons to Condemn Libertatem" box has been moved to a much more secure location than where it was before.
I like it. I think it's high time the Deputy positions be given some legitimacy, and closing loopholes related to non-citizenship is a major plus as well. It certainly has my support.
noted, awaiting a response from candidate number two
VOTE FOR ME AND I PROMISE PIZZA FRIDAYS
LIKE PEV PROMISED BUT NEVER DELIVERED
Also, I am fairly straight to the point with matters, and I will see to it that Libertatem runs smoothly under my watch if I take Board Seat 2. I'll examine every action closely and expertly, and make a judgment based on the evidence at hand. I swear to uphold the laws of Libertatem with gusto, and help Humpheria run the region through what is usually the slowest point of the year.
I agree with Con. We had have people here who haven't been citizens for weeks when they could be. Also, our military could use some restructing.
Question to the candidates: What will be your primary policy objective during your term?
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