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Region: Refugia
Post self-deleted by Rupika.
Chocolate all the way. But both are really good. Especially in banana splits. Lately, however, I've been having mango ice cream (not sorbet) lately and it's REALLY good
Typica, Araine, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha
Maybe after finishing Commend Refuge Isle, I'll switch over to writing Condemn Sylh Alanor.
The Star Enpire, Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras
Oh please, that'd be the hardest commendation to pass lol
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras, Lands Yorp
By itself? Chocolate. But a sundae with French vanilla bean ice cream is amazing
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha, Lands Yorp
in general chocolate icecream on anything
Typica, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Funf
I was thinking about the poll and I was wondering if I only use the ability every now and then, would the person who's mind is being read just be confused as to why they *thought* they were reading my thoughts and wouldn't take it seriously or would they know 100%.
Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras, Tidelia, Funf
would you guys prefer pumpkin pie or apple pie
Chacapoya, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha
Pumpkin pie, always
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, The Land Named Bob, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha, Tidelia
Both are really really good, depends on what I'm feelin. But probably pumpkin pie
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha
Apple pie. Most store bought apple pie is really corn-syrupy, but homemade is great.
Chacapoya, Typica, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha, Tidelia
The 👏 correct 👏 answer 👏
Typica, Floofybit, The Land Named Bob, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Parvesha
Honestly if both are home made it's really hard to decide but I generally like apple better
Araine, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur
Thoughts on blueberry pie? I'm a fan
Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Haibaria, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur
guys! i have another question, you guys like mcdonalds or wendys
Floofybit, Jazur
I regret making a law that outlaws clothes :(
Araine, The Land Named Bob, Tiralta, Jazur
McDonald's is better but I love Frostees
Floofybit, Jazur
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Jazur
Wendy's 100% especially with their new strawberry frosty
Jazur
Apple pie. I prefer things that are soggier and juicier and apple pie does just that
Jazur
Doesn't McDonalds use beef tallow or something in their fries? I'd always heard that and avoided them because of it.
Chacapoya, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha
Apparently they stopped using it after some guy put ads denouncing them for using beef tallow after he suffered a heart attack.
If you don't live in the US it could be different--they might still use beef tallow in their recipes in other countries.
Chacapoya, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Tidelia
doberman-sized army ant queen with the big mandibles
the mega-ant army will take the world by storm
never actually met anyone with those names!
(i dont do fast food)
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur
Post self-deleted by Rupika.
Mcdonald and Wendy
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Jazur
Post self-deleted by Rupika.
You know what, you inspired me to actually research it myself and apparently in my country they've never used beef tallow, which is awesome!
Chacapoya, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
say i have a question for the people here because I'm curious, do oyu let private economics or keep it government control?
Floofybit, Jazur
both
i have no idea how real large-scale economies work so thats my strategy
Tiralta, Jazur, Funf
ive gone almost full private because with economic freedom can lead to a great economy and corner a market just like Vanderbilt and Rockefeller
Jazur
Floofybit uses socialism cause it's pretty snazzy. It allows us to keep regulations so no one can start there own company that serves unsafe goods.
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Amiyoka
Post self-deleted by Rupika.
Socialism :D
Chacapoya, New Pi-Ramesses, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras
We keep our industries government controlled and government funded. We have a deep-seated dislike of private economics after a civil war had occurred
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur
guess im a black sheep economic wise
Jazur
Either option works on NS, as long as you focus on it. Socialism is a little slower, but most of our strongest economies in the region are socialist governments, to the point where a new capitalist government would have a difficult time catching up. But we have people who play capitalist nations just fine.
Now if you're meaning irl politics, yeah you might be in an ideological minority if you idolise the robber barons lol
Chacapoya, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras
mhm, i can see, but when i was a young lad here i still was and still in the top ten in cheese, basket weaving, and gambling, so i gotta admit, capitalism is working great for me! my economic freedom makes great for business opportunity's, it what made me survive in this leftwing world, im happy that some of you like you, became great economic powers without using private industry instead use government industry, and not to be rude, EXTREMELY SUPRINGLY HIGH taxes, so Ima stick with my great baskets and slot machines wile seeing some nice cheeses
Delta Vega Iv, Floofybit, Jazur
Sylh Alanor, Floofybit, Jazur
Post self-deleted by Rupika.
If every other post continues to be yours, I'll likely start to consider it spam
Sylh Alanor, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras
Floofybit
I dont know how but my nation makes negative baskets? like, they just disappear when they enter the nation. Help?
Delta Vega Iv, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha
Looks like instead of using baskets, you're using a strand named box.
Delta Vega Iv, Chacapoya, Floofybit, Cadenzana, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha
Delta Vega Iv, Chacapoya, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, Bracken
My furniture restoration is in the negatives. I guess I'm going around to citizens' homes and tearing apart their furniture
Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, Funf
Growing up on Apple crumble, I have to save the 'atter
Araine, Floofybit
'itera'y never been to Wendy's
just got WMDs
Geneva Convention more like Geneva Suggestion.
Fight fire with fire, my friends
Portmanteau, Jazur, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Dimm-A-Land
As a pacifist, I have to disagree.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur
nationstates needs to fix some of its stats that make no sense like negative pizza production
Delta Vega Iv
They won't know their mind is being read, so if I think "I want beans on toast for tea tonight" you'll hear that, but I won't know unless you think something like "ew, Cat likes beans, how disgusting" or "I think Cat is wonderful now I know they like beans on toast". If you just heard it and thought "interesting" I would never know.
At least in the UK, the fries are approved by the Vegan Society.
Socialism gang! <3
Chacapoya, New Pi-Ramesses, Sylh Alanor, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Parvesha, Amiyoka
On the other hand, I'm not sure why one of the leading industries in Funf is furniture restoration. Like how much furniture needs to be fixed that it's churning out so much money?
Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Tidelia
Always fun to see that your Economy is Socialist, yet my Nation is, apparently, Centrist. 😭
Delta Vega Iv, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Yondoria, Tiralta
DonÂ’t destroy me for saying this but I donÂ’t like IcecreamÂ…Â
Delta Vega Iv, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta
On the contrary, I think that adds a bit of humour! We wouldn't be talking about it if they were all boring and made sense
My nation makes negative beverages. Whenever I get soda the water must just go back to rivers and the sugar back to sugar cane. But I'm not complaining. At least with more plants and water I get better environmental beauty! And I have negative arms manufacturing too. I guess I have 16.88 legs manufactured!
Delta Vega Iv, Chacapoya, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Huliunov, Parvesha, New Ras, Amiyoka, Funf
Post self-deleted by Floofybit.
lol nice
Floofybit
"Any opinions on Commend Europeia"
Cheesy Tots, Floofybit
[Spoiler=scary story! only click if you are brave]I can't believe when I let the floofiest animal, the Foxlington Terrier, into all my stores, my Floofyness stat spiked and went down by (scary) 0.25 points! faints from fear[/spoiler]
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Cadenzana, Portmanteau, The Land Named Bob, Tiralta, Parvesha, New Ras, Amiyoka
strategic WMDs*
(Aka I don't plan on using them unless provoked)
I dunno, I'm not an expert on Interregional affairs, but this looks like a good commendation for a deserving recepient
Cheesy Tots, Floofybit, Parvesha, Amiyoka
Mine is listed as capitalist. I do want socialism, but my economy is not so great right now (and I'm not sure if it's possible to do anything that will change it :'))
Floofybit
your fate is sealed
Typica, Floofybit
Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Haibaria, Parvesha
I need to know what you consider you "Floofyness stat" lol.
My guess is Compliance, just going by the image of the rabbit on the badge. If so, that's a fun and somewhat tricksy stat to pursue. You've gotta be a bit, well, tough on your citizens, at times, to really pull it up.
If I had to choose one stat that I consider to be emblematic of my nation, in that way, I suppose it's Weather. A fun and nonsensical stat to pursue.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Parvesha
We have a lot more nations than when I joined just a few months ago. Do we need to make an addition to the map? Would Sylh like some help with the map? I have a few ideas.
Dimm-A-Land
yeah a another part of a region added, could help palce more nations on the map becuse right now the place is pretty small and cramped
Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Yeah...
the same thing happens with beverages, cheese and restored furniture (???)
plus, we literally put rocks into the ground instead of mining, and random trout into the water I guess
After looking over some of the descriptions of the stats, it seems less like some direct value (for instance, rate of pizza production) but instead some arbitrary measurement unit (such as overall pizza-ness of a nation)
As a direct example, the pizza unit in the stats is Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index, and because of its arbitrarity (is that a word?) it does not directly translate to pizza.
Which stats are really strange are the ones that directly translate, such as basically any statistic that has "per hour" or does not have anything like "units" or "scale" in it's name.
At least that's what I've found.
Chacapoya, Floofybit, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
official religion is now refugi 👍👍👍
Cheesy Tots, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Parvesha, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
I recall some discussion on the RMB about socialist versus capitalist economies in NS, and I decided to compile the economic stats of the top 50 most efficient economies in Refugia and divide them between those with capitalist and socialist policies.
In total, 27 of the top economies in Refugia were capitalist, while 23 were socialist.
The average capitalist economy had a score of 99.51, while the average socialist economy had a score of 99.8.
The top 2 strongest economies in Refugia were both capitalist, with a score of 101.4 and 101.16, respectively. The strongest socialist economy had a score of 100.86.
I'm sure a better representation of capitalist versus socialist economies in NS would be to calculate the averages of all nations in Refugia, or even better--all of NationStates, but I'm not the person in this region to do that, lol
Chacapoya, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, The Land Named Bob, Rupika, Tiralta, Azelandia, Parvesha, Tidelia
yeah so my country descriptor is Liberal democratic socialist, but i have a capitalist economy that is rated all-consuming
Typica, Melenavenia, Araine
guys would you rather eat pizza with ketchup or mustard
Floofybit, Avatar Webby, Porthosia
No. Please no
[ketchup; mustard is just semisolid vinegar]
Sylh Alanor, Floofybit, Avatar Webby
I don't mind either condiment in very rare conditions, but I'd also just not eat the pizza lol
Floofybit
I mean... Tomato sauce is kinda like ketchup so...
ill give ya guys ten buck
I usually eat it with my hands :p
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Haibaria, Parvesha
That is kinda why I am pursuing the compliance stat, but that's not the Floofyness stat! The Floofyness stat is kinda like the opposite of nudity. Everytime the nudity stat goes up, the Floofyness stat goes down, and vice versa. I was inspired to have it be like that when, I think it was Emily, (it's a while ago or else I would quote it) said that having the lowest nudity was technically the floofiest and I've been working to keep it low ever since
Portmanteau, Tiralta, New Ras
That's actually really interesting!! I would really want to see what the averages of all of NationStates is. I wonder if that'll ever be done lol
Delta Vega Iv, Chacapoya, Typica, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, The Land Named Bob, Tiralta, Parvesha
If anyone might to do it, it'd be our region's founder.
Socialist does not always mean a complete state controlled economy. A democratic socialist usually describes a more moderate socialist. Since I'm American, and I'm familiar with American politicians, I'll use this guy as an example.Bernie Sanders is a self-described democratic socialist, but he does not advocate for complete control of the economy and industry by the state
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Parvesha
Prepares our military....
Dimm-A-Land
* trade embargos * NO!
Dimm-A-Land
Araine, Floofybit, Rupika, Tiralta, Istastioner, Azelandia, Parvesha
your welcome
Oh silly! Obviously mayonnaise, how could anyone not think of that?
Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta
Greetings from The East Pacific, friends! Delegate Aivintis is now halfway through their term, and has brought with them a new Executive branch report. Check it out to see all TEP's been up to in the last month! Or don't. It's mostly not very interesting. We did rule our constitution illegal and then dissolve our government and then rule the ruling illegal and re-form the government, but that's not in the report.
Dispatch version:
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1749191
Forum version:
https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=39885861#p39885861
Delta Vega Iv, Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Tiralta, Istastioner, Parvesha
damn, just let some old people give others advice and it reduced my scientific advancement into the negatives, guess I should have seen that coming but I didn't think it'd be quite that bad lol
Delta Vega Iv, Melenavenia, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta
In my opinion, the resolution reads well. Infact it's one of those rare cases where I feel the commend underrepresents the nominee, solely because of its character limitations. Europeia is a truly impressive region, all things considered. I'm glad it's getting a better commend.
My only substantial complaint is that the author is a citizen of Europeia. The thing that stops me from voting against, though, is that the author hasn't really done much in Europeia and their citizenship there is more to have an OOC connection to the community AFAIK. I mean, it still rubs me the wrong way, but it's not enough for me to vote against on the principle of being against self-C/Cs.
So overall, I recommend voting FOR it! Although I am also curious about what opinions others may have :o
Delta Vega Iv, Chacapoya, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Istastioner, Parvesha, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Federal Republic of West Remeshile
Jointly Issued by the Department of Internal Affairs and External Relations
Today the General Assembly passed a spending package dedicated to the renovation of the national park system. The package includes funds for the more robust development of cabins, hiking trails, and camping spaces. The government of West Remeshile is dedicated to fiercely opposing the oil and gas industry, who tried to lobby the government to tear down national parks for materials. The Lush forests of West Remeshile will be preserved, and the government will be taking extra steps to safeguard our natural water and land sources.
West Remeshile will always act to protect the environment, as we believe that environmental justice correlates with equal justice and treatment of all.
"Strength through Freedom
Cheesy Tots, Araine, Floofybit, Tovenia, Tiralta, Parvesha, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
It's so nice to have you all here! ThereÂ’s a lot of great information in the welcome telegram youÂ’ve already received, but I have a few things that might help settling into the region easier. Refugia is part of a larger community named Calamity Refuge, or CalRef. We have a discord here: https://calref.network/chat/ and a forum here: https://calref.cc/index.php. Links for both are in the region description box at the top of this page. We host game nights and movie nights from the discord server from time to time. On the forum we have RPs and spam games (not really related to NS). If you want a place to just chill and talk to friendly people, those are great spaces for that.
If you haven't already done so, please consider joining the World Assembly and endorsing the delegate (that's me!). Click the link to learn more information on what that means and how to do it. If you join the World Assembly, you can endorse as many other nations in the region as you want, and get endorsed in return. You'll also become a Refugia Member State, which means you can vote in our elections and get a spot on our map of Refugia!
If you have any questions, please let us know. Everyone here is really friendly- I think weÂ’ve only ever had one fatality from an introduction. If you prefer to read something pre-written over asking, however, check out this dispatch: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1449847
Finally, if you are an alt nation (which just means if the nation tagged in this welcome message is not your main nation on NationStates), it is required by regional law for you to report your main nation and intentions in Refugia to the Operations Councillor (that's also me!). Thanks so much.
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Tiralta, Parvesha, Bracken
If it's negative, does that mean your country is actively regressing back to stone age technology? lol
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Parvesha
Federal Republic of West Remeshile
Issued by Chief Diplomat of the Department of External Relations
The Republic of West Remeshile sees no reason to oppose the resolution "Commend Europeia." We have made this stance clear in our vote noted in the Security Council. We recognize the accomplishments of Europeia, and see this as an opportunity to improve regional relations. West Remeshile will always be open to recognizing the accomplishments of other regions, and recognizing that all states should be dedicated to peace between nations, states, and regions.
"Strength through Freedom"
Cheesy Tots, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Azelandia, Parvesha
yeah all the old people are just like "back in my day we didn't have these newfangled forges and metals, we should go back to classic flint"
Delta Vega Iv, Typica, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Parvesha
Delta Vega Iv, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau
Snapped myself up to 26k and 73rd place for pizza. 30k and top 50 here I come!
Typica, Floofybit, Tiralta
I am saddened to say that I have unintentionally angered my Minister of Pressed Cheeses, and my cheese exports have fell to -7.16.
Delta Vega Iv, Typica, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Parvesha, Dimm-A-Land
Ketchup obvi
Floofybit, Porthosia
I've tried a ketchup pizza once, so I'd have to go with the mustard this time
Typica, Floofybit
Floofybit, Porthosia
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Portmanteau, Aephony, Tiralta, Parvesha, Tidelia
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Written by Refuge Isle.