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Thalassia has over 100 nations already! Wooo!

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Lopinia

Rockiberg wrote:Thalassia has over 100 nations already! Wooo!

Yeah!

Lopinia

Rockiberg wrote:Thalassia has over 100 nations already! Wooo!

Yeeeeaaaah boi! Let’s bring out the cake!

Ayeinc

Sho wrote:Another one lol? What do you do with all of these? XD

Czech Germania wrote:[RP]

[spoiler]As the Czech population grows and thousands of jobs are being created, the demand for better transportation among commuters in Prague and other economic centers has grown drastically. Although this would normally lead to higher car production and lower prices, it has actually created the opposite - a spike in prices. The cause lies in the small size of the native automobile industry and the lack of any predominant manufacturers. The 20-30 small manufacturers that rule the market have been unable to scale up production, instead raising prices to feed off of the demand emanating from the few rich commuters who can afford their cars, creating a desperately competitive field of low-end car manufacturers that are unable to grow.

In response to this issue, the Czech government has opened its hand out to foreign major car manufacturers, offering to seize property from native manufacturers and convert it to be put under their ownership for free. The Premier calls this initiative “the Auto Revitalization Reform,” and hopes to utilize it as a means of introducing foreign multinationals to the highly profitable Czech consumer population, replacing the old car companies that have failed to supply the middle class.[/spoiler]

well i use them for, existing:

hegrezion=makin it terrible (i accidentaly made it a democracy yesterday)

east hegrezion=experiments

jikasidan=joining communist regions with capitalist.

Legalian=promoting crime

treeth de byanzoo= trying to have a lot of culture

reichsdorf= german stuff

New yaldia= my main puppet,

the sheep republic= fo' sheepin round'

Czech Germania

oil dragon (yaldia largest auto manufacturer and the only one that makes normal cars too) tries an experiment:

so for example some time ford created a company called fpv i think, they owned it, but the founded it in australia, rather than th us

oil dragon does the same: they make one model the: Prague motors, 3. its a car for all uses, a small 4 door hatchback

oil dragon also invests in czechia germania and participates.

[spoiler=prague motors 3]https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1264592[/spoiler]

Czech Germania

Toerana Iii wrote:Glances nervously at The Dockyard

The difference is this isn't a puppet storage region. Let's not make a habit of putting a ton of them here in here. :)

Toerana Iii

[RP]

Czech Germania is happy to hear that Yaldian Territories will join into the deal. The Czech government is willing to give factories and other property in the north to Oil Dragon so that they can produce cheap cars and sell them to the millions of Czechs who need better transportation.

Hello! :D

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission

Excaliba wrote:Hello! :D

Heyo! Welcome to Thalassia!

Here's a dispatch with some info about our region:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1260744

Hope you like it here!

Ayeinc, Wiskawga

actuall a few of em' arent in pacifica.

Toerana Iii

I sure hope they aren't ;)

Toerana Iii, Wiskawga

L'shanah tovah! Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Liruslau, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Lushie

Hey!

The referendum on the adoption of our Constitution is now up!

You can vote here: https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=147701

Liruslau, Czech Germania, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Lushie

Excaliba wrote:Hello! :D

:0

Matthew? Is that actually you?

Excaliba

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1260743

I've updated the NewsWire! Please take note of the election schedule- this should only be used as a loose guide and not a set plan! I will be updating this as plans change.

Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission

Dino Thalassian Mission wrote::0

Matthew? Is that actually you?

Dino! Yes it is :D! Man talking on the RMB feels weird. Haven't done this since 2017.

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission

Hello all. Finally returned to NationStates. Saw all the stuff that has happened since I disappeared (RIP DRUS) and moved to this region. How's everything this far?

Liruslau, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Dino Thalassian Mission, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Oswald State Correctional Facility wrote:snip

Welcome back! Things are pretty good. We have a month of elections ahead of us :P

Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho

Vilverin wrote:Hello everyone!

Hello! Your nation is absolutely beautiful.

Vilverin

Oswald State Correctional Facility wrote:Hello all. Finally returned to NationStates. Saw all the stuff that has happened since I disappeared (RIP DRUS) and moved to this region. How's everything this far?

Thankfully, moving regions has been quite smooth: welcome home!

Toerana Iii

Vilverin wrote:Hello everyone!

Hello there! :D Hope you're having a lovely day.

Vilverin, Ayeinc

This week's roleplay rewards..............

In First place this week is....

Czech Germania! They've received 12 Points!

In Second place this week is........

Yaldian Territories! They've received 7 Points!

Sadly, no one came in third place this week due to the quietness of the region, so I've taken the Liberty of adding 3 points to our acting Delegate, Rockiberg, whose done a fabulous job, as well as 3 points to Sho, who has already done a great job keeping the region up and running with Rocky. They're typically exempt from the rewards program, but I felt like this would be a nice nod to their hard work and effort!

Paired with this, there is a card giveaway to everyone who partook in N-Day!

The winner of the Legendary card is....... Londynium!

He has been sent his card!

Londynium, Czech Germania, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Lopinia, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Hello Thalassia

I am the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DSA, my region has gotten a very warm welcome to our relationship from ambassador Grasswhistle and I hope that I will be able to return the favour. Toast to both our regions and the prospering relations we'll be able to build.

Dekks, DSGay Memeister of Foreign Stuff

Alaniztan, Grasswhistle, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho

Hey everyone! Hope you're enjoying the new region!

Alaniztan, Grasswhistle, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Sho, Dino Thalassian Mission

News

The Constitution has been adopted with a 33-1 margin (97%). The Presidential election will start sometime today.

Alaniztan, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Lopinia, Dino Thalassian Mission, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Rockiberg wrote:News

The Constitution has been adopted with a 33-1 margin (97%). The Presidential election will start sometime today.

Woohoo! Thank the NS gods for this wonderful day. October 3rd will be a great day for time to come.

Toerana Iii, Lopinia, Dino Thalassian Mission

With passage of the Constitution, pursuant to Article IV, Sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of Thalassia, I formally name Rockiberg the Acting President of Thalassia and Sho the Acting Prime Minister of Thalassia.

I'll have everything set up for the presidential election to begin shortly!

XOXO,

Cormactopia Prime

Wymondham, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Lopinia, Rockiberg, Dino Thalassian Mission, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

In accordance with the new Constitution, we will immediately begin the election period for President, which I will administer as Founder. The presidential election will be immediately followed by an election period for Prime Minister, which will be administered by the newly elected President. The schedule for the presidential election will be as follows:

Presidential Election Schedule

October 3-6: Nominations/declarations of candidacy on the RMB

October 6-10: Additional time for campaigning

October 10-13: Voting

This schedule is subject to change should an additional three days be required for a run-off election.

Anyone wishing to declare their candidacy or accept nomination should do so on the RMB. Candidates who wish to have their campaign platform/manifesto included in the region-wide telegram that will be sent when voting begins should send a link to their platform/manifesto dispatch to Thalassia Founder no later than October 9. This is each candidate's responsibility to send to me; I won't go looking for it myself in candidates' dispatches.

Just a reminder that you will need to join the World Assembly to be able to either run for office or vote in this election. Just follow the steps in our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining the World Assembly. As always, anyone who moves a nation to Thalassia after voting begins will be ineligible to vote in the election.

Good luck to all candidates!

Wymondham, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Surgk, Lopinia, Dino Thalassian Mission

Well then, I'll be the first. I'm declaring my candidacy for President of Thalassia! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266070

Liruslau, Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Dino Thalassian Mission

Excaliba wrote:Dino! Yes it is :D! Man talking on the RMB feels weird. Haven't done this since 2017.

Glad to have you back! Once PM elections end (or now works if you DM Sho), you should rejoin our civil service. I’d love to see you rejoin Government. :)

I nominate Wymondham for President of Thalassia.

Czech Germania, Dino Thalassian Mission

I graciously accept my nomination and am delighted to announce that my campaign dispatch is accessible below:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266044

Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission

So glad Wymond is finally stepping up to be President again. I remember when he became Acting President of the Republic of Pacifica after Cormac’s resignation and helped successfully transitioned us into the Pacifica Democratic Union. I remember when Wymond was Pacifica’s Prime Minister. He was very effective and did everything in his power to keep Pacifica’s civil service active and alive despite low Forum activity.

Most likely I will be unable to vote due to me being locked in TNP atm but you have my vote (or support at the very least).

As President, you will also take on the responsibilities as Thalassia’s Delegate to the World Assembly. Since the Ministry of Security (or at least the Ministry of Security that Cataluna used to run) no longer exists, would you look into bringing back PAWS under a new name? And as Delegate, what will you do to help let our WA residents how to vote in the WA?

Dino Thalassian Mission wrote:So glad Wymond is finally stepping up to be President again. I remember when he became Acting President of the Republic of Pacifica after Cormac’s resignation and helped successfully transitioned us into the Pacifica Democratic Union. I remember when Wymond was Pacifica’s Prime Minister. He was very effective and did everything in his power to keep Pacifica’s civil service active and alive despite low Forum activity.

Most likely I will be unable to vote due to me being locked in TNP atm but you have my vote (or support at the very least).

As President, you will also take on the responsibilities as Thalassia’s Delegate to the World Assembly. Since the Ministry of Security (or at least the Ministry of Security that Cataluna used to run) no longer exists, would you look into bringing back PAWS under a new name? And as Delegate, what will you do to help let our WA residents how to vote in the WA?

Firstly, thank you very much for your support Dino.

In answer to your question, I would definitely support an idea such as the recreation of PAWS. However the creation of such a program is the responsibility of the Prime Minister as head of government. Therefore I would not be able to force the creation of such a program as that is not within the remit of the president, although would most certainly suggest the idea to the PM. I'm not sure what you mean by your second question, could you perhaps clarify it as I think you may have mixed up the words a bit there.

Sho, Dino Thalassian Mission

Great people of Thalassia, I, Owl Archipelago, declare my candidacy for President of Thalassia.

I promise I will not let you down!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266080

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Dino Thalassian Mission

Sorry for my grammar mistakes. My second question was: How will you let our World Assembly residents know how Thalassia will vote in the WA? As Delegate, your time is to persuade our region to vote a certain way, correct?

Toerana Iii

Best of luck to Owl Archipelago and Rockiberg. The fact that such strong candidates have already announced their candidacy can only serve to strengthen our democracy. I look forward with much glee to what will surely be a hard fought and vigorous campaign.

Also,

Dino Thalassian Mission wrote:Sorry for my grammar mistakes. My second question was: How will you let our World Assembly residents know how Pacifica will vote in the WA? As Delegate, your time is to persuade our region to vote a certain way, correct?

I will perform announcements to Thalassians via the RMB or a telegram informing them how I intend to vote on the proposal and my reasons for doing so. However one of Thalassia's founding principles is individual liberty and as such I would of course allow nations to vote as they wish and would promote robust debate about the merits and shortcomings of each proposal so as to stimulate activity and participation.

Toerana Iii, Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission, Veaetmar Ii

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Dino Thalassian Mission wrote:Sorry for my grammar mistakes. My second question was: How will you let our World Assembly residents know how Thalassia will vote in the WA? As Delegate, your time is to persuade our region to vote a certain way, correct?

That is incorrect, the job of the delegate isn’t persuading his people, but to defend their interests. That is why I would vote according to the wishes of the majority.

Toerana Iii, Dino Thalassian Mission

Rockiberg wrote:Well then, I'll be the first. I'm declaring my candidacy for President of Thalassia! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266070

In reference to your section on R/D, do you have any ideas for how a Thalassian Military would take form? I know you mentioned raiding but would defending be an aspect you'd be interested in, and do you have any past experience with this area of nationstates?

Hey all, I've released a dispatch, endorsing Wymondham for the office of president. As a former Intellegence Minister of Pacifica, and the current acting one here, I can tell you from experience that he will be a steady hand on the wheel. Please, vote Wym!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266088

Wymondham, Ayeinc, Wiskawga

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Toerana Iii wrote:In reference to your section on R/D, do you have any ideas for how a Thalassian Military would take form? I know you mentioned raiding but would defending be an aspect you'd be interested in, and do you have any past experience with this area of nationstates?

I mostly imagine it as a voluntary thing, with people interested in R/D being occasionally organised into expeditions. While I wouldn't want us jumping and saving every invaded region, I wouldn't mind defending regions who are our allies, or are threatened by our enemies.

Whether the raiding authority would indeed be a separate ministry, or a subsidiary of an already existing one, would be determined by how many people are interested.

I don't have much experience with this area, but I'm sure we would have many great experienced people who would help us in this endeavor ;)

Toerana Iii

Baddius Aequor Paraclitus wrote:Hey all, I've released a dispatch, endorsing Wymondham for the office of president. As a former Intellegence Minister of Pacifica, and the current acting one here, I can tell you from experience that he will be a steady hand on the wheel. Please, vote Wym!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266088

Thank you very much for the endorsement bad, I really appreciate it, especially coming from such a well respected member of the community!

I would also like to state my opposition to the formation to a Raider aligned regional military for the following reasons, bearing in mind that I am myself a raider:

1. We must remember our herritage. Pacifica was founded after Topic's home had been raised by the NPO, do we wish to align ourselves with the same ideology that drove Pacifica's founder from his home

2. Raiding is a saturated market, everyone does it and realistically we would be a very small fish in a very big pond. Defending is a much smaller market rn and maybe we could establish ourselves there?

3. I don't think the destruction of other communities fits very well with our regions values.

I also have a question for Rocky. How far would this military go, would it tag raid, refouund, occupy. Where would you draw the line at where this Raider aligned military would go?

Also, I would like to point out that we don't actually have many people experienced in R/D here. We have Cormac, who's feelings on this I am not sure of but as he seems to want to take a back seat in GP rn I doubt he would participate, myself, I would refuse to participate in a raider military as I think it goes against our values and that is about everyone we have that has high level R/D experience.

Alaniztan, Liruslau

I think raiding would not be a good fit for Thalassia, unless we returned to assisting the military operations of regions like The MT Army. Otherwise, I think a Defender role would be more appropriate. However, I think either path is still further down the road for our region still.

Alaniztan, Wymondham, Liruslau, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

The Gilded Star wrote:I think raiding would not be a good fit for Thalassia, unless we returned to assisting the military operations of regions like The MT Army. Otherwise, I think a Defender role would be more appropriate. However, I think either path is still further down the road for our region still.

Hear hear, we should focus on establishing firm foundations for our new community rather than rushing headfirst into such a contentious issue that needs to be carefully considered over a longer period of time

Edit: apologies for the accidental double posts my phone is being wierd.

Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho

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Wymondham wrote:snip

The whole R/D matter is definitely a matter for much, much later, as I said in my campaign dispatch. That could be as far as 5 months from now, so if that's rushing headfirst, I don't know what isn't.

While we shouldn't go around razing and destroying communities, I do think we should have some fun and go raid some regions (maybe raid the ones who've wronged us enough to guarantee such a thing, maybe help our allies or other democratic regions destroy some bullies). Seeing as we're a democratic region, defending would, indeed, probably be more common than raiding.

I do love roleplay, and managing the region, but we should try new things. Maybe it will work, maybe not. We won't know if we actually want to do this sort of things if we don't try ;)

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266104

And now, a party political broadcast from John Bercow

Wymondham, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission

This is your friendly neighbourhood acting Culture Minister here, to drop a note (and a dispatch) on why you should vote for Rockiberg in the next Presidential Election!

https://www.nationstates.net/nation=toerana_iii/detail=factbook/id=1266113 I would highly recommend members of Thalassia vote for Rockiberg in the next election!

Rockiberg, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Liruslau wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266104

And now, a party political broadcast from John Bercow

Thank you so much for your endorsement Liruslau! I especially liked the title #bringbackham. Also, you should join the civil service

Liruslau, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Dino Thalassian Mission, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Toerana Iii wrote:This is your friendly neighbourhood acting Culture Minister here, to drop a note (and a dispatch) on why you should vote for Rockiberg in the next Presidential Election!

https://www.nationstates.net/nation=toerana_iii/detail=factbook/id=1266113 I would highly recommend members of Thalassia vote for Rockiberg in the next election!

Thank you for your support! Your work has set a standard for future ministers to follow, so it means much to me. ^.^

Toerana Iii, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Wymondham wrote:Also, you should join the civil service

I’ve tried, but you need a discord and for some reason, my phone won’t respond to the ‘create account’ button

Toerana Iii

The candidacy declarations of Owl Archipelago, Rockiberg, and Wymondham have all been noted.

Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Owl Archipelago, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Here is my official endorsement dispatch:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266198

Wymondham, Wiskawga, Sho, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Consider this my endorsement for Wymondham in the upcoming Presidential election!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266204

Wymondham, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

|RP|

President Nimm Parkesvic has set a new government record for the shortest time between yelling "Get the f*ck out of my office!" as president. The President released a short statement saying that he doesn't know how those people got into his office, but they're all banned for life from the Main Building for bringing stupid problems to his desk.

Sho wrote:Consider this my endorsement for Wymondham in the upcoming Presidential election!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266204

Ayeinc wrote:Here is my official endorsement dispatch:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266198

Thanks so much guys, I really appreciate the endorsements. Thank you two for making the images for my campaign with Sho doing the banner and Ayenic the image everyone can fly to show their support for me.

I just wanted to say that I have been overwhelmed by the volume of support I have received so far and I really appreciate everyone who believes in my ability take Pacifica's progress and turn it into Thalassia's tomorrow.

Edit:

Does anyone have any questions for me? I am more than willing to answer any questions the community has to ask, if you don't feel comfortable asking on the RMB just shoot me a TG.

Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Lopinia, Dino Thalassian Mission

Owl Archipelago wrote:That is incorrect, the job of the delegate isn’t persuading his people, but to defend their interests. That is why I would vote according to the wishes of the majority.

My question was for Wym, and as Delegate, shouldn't you have an unified Thalassia vote?

Wymondham wrote:Thank you so much for your endorsement [quote=liruslau;36576121]https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266104

And now, a party political broadcast from John Bercow

I thought Ham returned to Thalassia and Wym was bringing Ham to serve as his Vice President again. :P

Lopinia

Owl Archipelago wrote:That is incorrect, the job of the delegate isn’t persuading his people, but to defend their interests. That is why I would vote according to the wishes of the majority.

I think there is a distinction to be made between standing alongside the people and standing alone in your personal beliefs. What Wym is saying is that he’s not going to persuade the people, but rather state his own opinion in order to encourage conversation and debate, which, alongside generating activity, makes the people think critically for themselves and invoke their individual liberty to vote as they please.

It can also be argued that, under the Constitution, the Delegate has the same rights as any other citizen in relation to WA voting, meaning that they don’t have to vote in favor of his/her people.

Sho

I would like to announce my policy on Defence: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266373

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask on the RMB or by TGing me

Alaniztan, Czech Germania, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Dino Thalassian Mission

Wymondham wrote:I would like to announce my policy on Defence: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266373

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask on the RMB or by TGing me

Just as a quick question, you referenced Topid and Pacifica as a reason to be against raiding, while I'm not exactly Pro Raiding myself (I don't actually ever partake in R/D), do you intend to push through ideals that are based his views and opinions, as well as his past experiences? While we do come from Pacifica, surely it would be in our best interests to start anew in Thalassia, instead of clinging to ideas of the past, including ideals of the founder who abandoned us?

Dino Thalassian Mission

Toerana Iii wrote:Just as a quick question, you referenced Topid and Pacifica as a reason to be against raiding, while I'm not exactly Pro Raiding myself (I don't actually ever partake in R/D), do you intend to push through ideals that are based his views and opinions, as well as his past experiences? While we do come from Pacifica, surely it would be in our best interests to start anew in Thalassia, instead of clinging to ideas of the past, including ideals of the founder who abandoned us?

What I meant by that was to provide an example of the effects raiding can have on natives, which is not to pleasant at all

Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Here's my response to the "Wym on Defence" dispatch ;)

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266446

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Dino Thalassian Mission

Rockiberg wrote:Here's my response to the "Wym on Defence" dispatch ;)

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266446

I'm not gonna create a dispatch in response to this otherwise this will just turn into the two of us responding to each others responses and we will get responseception

1. Raiding is an ideology, trust me, I do it and have done it for a few years now. Raiding is very much being the bad guy, Raiders raid because we like being the bad guy

2. All I am saying is that I doubt we would be able to get enough people together at update to make a decent sized military, if we can't then we will have to partner with other regions and will become, in essence, a glorified piler force

3. What is the point of proposing an idea you haven't actually planned out, when I proposed my ideas I had thought them through and I do not think any candidate, including myself, should be making vague, half baked promises without first fully considering the implications of them. How much do you actually know about raiding or have you just proposed this idea without knowing what you would Thalassia in to?

4. The issue is, how do you intend to train this force without experienced officers to train people. Do you know how to jump, trigger, plant pups for sleepers and make spyglass sheets. Unless you have some experienced people, this force will simply be like the levellers numerous failed attempts at an army. It would be a laughing stock. You cannot raid simply by giving it a go without knowing what to do or you will fail and fail repeatedly.

I'm not going to answer the rest of the annotations as they appear to be things that will just result in a "you, no you, no you" style scenario which I think we can all agree is something we are both above

Czech Germania, Wiskawga

My endorsement dispatch of Wym.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266382

Wiskawga

Dino Thalassian Mission wrote:My endorsement dispatch of Wym.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1266382

Thanks again for the endorsement Dino, loving that Gif as well

Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Dino Thalassian Mission

1. Well, that can become a philosophical discussion. If I raid a bad guy, does it make me the bad guy? ;)

2. Well yes, that's why I would ask the people first, obviously I wouldn't even consider it if I only got like 4 responses.

3. Because I thought it would be a fun thing to do, I mean, I asked some people, and they have expressed interest. I wouldn't just jump in it head first, without knowing anything. It would take some careful consideration, and I definitely wouldn't force it, if I, the government, and the people, thought it would be too dangerous for us.

4. Well, probably, with outside help.

Obviously we're above that, but you can't just reinterpret what I said. It was always a "maybe, everything went extremely right, we're safe, secure, and we have support" idea, not "woohoo, I'm pres now, I'm going to raid all the bad peoples, let's go" idea.

Rockiberg wrote:1. Well, that can become a philosophical discussion. If I raid a bad guy, does it make me the bad guy? ;)

2. Well yes, that's why I would ask the people first, obviously I wouldn't even consider it if I only got like 4 responses.

3. Because I thought it would be a fun thing to do, I mean, I asked some people, and they have expressed interest. I wouldn't just jump in it head first, without knowing anything. It would take some careful consideration, and I definitely wouldn't force it, if I, the government, and the people, thought it would be too dangerous for us.

4. Well, probably, with outside help.

Obviously we're above that, but you can't just reinterpret what I said. It was always a "maybe, everything went extremely right, we're safe, secure, and we have support" idea, not "woohoo, I'm pres now, I'm going to raid all the bad peoples, let's go" idea.

The issue with outside help is that you almost always become a junior partner in the partnership and we can all agree that Thalassia should not be a junior partner in anything

Wymondham wrote:The issue with outside help is that you almost always become a junior partner in the partnership and we can all agree that Thalassia should not be a junior partner in anything

Well, everybody can agree on that.

I do like to think I was sensible enough, and still am, not to accept a deal that would put is into a senior/junior partnership, as the junior partner, just in exchange for some help.

Dino Thalassian Mission wrote:My question was for Wym, and as Delegate, shouldn't you have an unified Thalassia vote?I thought Ham returned to Thalassia and Wym was bringing Ham to serve as his Vice President again. :P

Having an unified Thalassia vote isn’t realistic. However, you are correct, a undefined vote would be the best, and possibly on some occasions, it might be for the best to try and persuade the people.

Czech Germania wrote:I think there is a distinction to be made between standing alongside the people and standing alone in your personal beliefs. What Wym is saying is that he’s not going to persuade the people, but rather state his own opinion in order to encourage conversation and debate, which, alongside generating activity, makes the people think critically for themselves and invoke their individual liberty to vote as they please.

It can also be argued that, under the Constitution, the Delegate has the same rights as any other citizen in relation to WA voting, meaning that they don’t have to vote in favor of his/her people.

Even if the delegate can vote like any other citizen, I think the delegate as the person who represents all of the region’s citizens should represent the interests of those citizens and for doing that the best way is to vote how the majority votes.

Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Dino Thalassian Mission

Two excellent candidates and as I no longer have a vote I won't be 'endorsing' either, but if I may ask some questions/comments I would be delighted if you might consider them.

I note that Wymondham has announced their VP candidate, Rockiberg have you announced yours yet?

This defense discussion is interesting, if I remember correctly Rockiberg was the person to first suggest dissolving the Ministry of Defense in Pacifica, something I opposed at the time, noting that it had been a topic of discussion at elections and having the constitutional basis for forming an army was something that should be preserved regardless of the immediate circumstances. I seem to recall both candidates supporting the amendment. Have I remembered correctly, and if so what is the reason for the change in views?

Finally, as a comment, India has an embassy policy that embassy regions "must not support, in any way, the practice of raiding or imperialism" otherwise they would forfeit their embassy right. I am sure other friendly regions might have similar policies, something candidates might wish to be aware of.

All the best to both candidates, Thalassia has a great future ahead under the next President

Edit: apologies Owl Archipelago I only read the most recent posts and missed your candidacy! Would be interested to know your position on the defence issue and if you’ve identified a VP?

Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho, Lopinia, Dino Thalassian Mission

50 new messages... i am confuze

So what people are running for what, and when is the election.

Yaldian Territories wrote:50 new messages... i am confuze

So what people are running for what, and when is the election.

Rockiberg, Wymondham, and Owl Archipelago are running for president. Voting begins on October 10th and ends on the 13th.

Czech Germania, Ayeinc, Sho, Dino Thalassian Mission

Hello everybody, I am new I hope to learn and make friends here :)

Czech Germania, Wiskawga, John Stossel, Lopinia, Veaetmar Ii

New United States 0F America wrote:Hello everybody, I am new I hope to learn and make friends here :)

Hello, welcome to the region! Make sure to join the World Assembly and endorse our Delegate Rockiberg, and feel free to send a telegram to me or anyone else you meet on the RMB if you have any questions. We have a very open community here, so hopefully it’ll be easy for you to integrate.

Wiskawga

Nice to see some new faces around here! Welcome to Thalassia!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1260744

I hope you guys choose to make this your home. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

[spoiler=New Thalassians!] New United States 0F America

Terres Marre

Skyranda

The Arack Islands

Astaderoz

Hyaiari Khaganate

2R2F

Shyla Town

Niavaguatu

Malaysia Malaya[/spoiler]

Czech Germania, Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Owl Archipelago is running, pretty unexpected. i wonder how he'l do.

I have always wanted to run for some lowish position, but they never seem right for me.

New United States 0F America a tip for you, if you want to have fun in thallasia then i recomend you try participating in roleplay or just something on our rmb, after a while youll feel at home and involved. I did this a few months ago and now im one of the most active people in thalassia.

meh... i keep accidenaly saying pacifica then having to rewrite. its also bugging me that i keep forgeting if its: thalasia, thallasia, thalassia, or thallassia. i think im dying.

Czech Germania, Ayeinc, Baddius Aequor Paraclitus

Yaldia, honestly, I'm so tired that I'm starting to get desperate to finish this playlist on Spotify.

Sho

heh he, he...

*suddenly notices its 9:54*

welp im going to waste some more time.

why the heck is my political freedoms and civil rights both so low,

i answer all my issues to give them rights and it never increases. and my military hasnt been this bad since september 13th.

depressing.

its also depressing how bad my grammer is. did i just count 9 errors. i told you im dying

Nationific

Yaldian Territories wrote:Owl Archipelago is running, pretty unexpected. i wonder how he'l do.

I have always wanted to run for some lowish position, but they never seem right for me.

New United States 0F America a tip for you, if you want to have fun in thallasia then i recomend you try participating in roleplay or just something on our rmb, after a while youll feel at home and involved. I did this a few months ago and now im one of the most active people in thalassia.

meh... i keep accidenaly saying pacifica then having to rewrite. its also bugging me that i keep forgeting if its: thalasia, thallasia, thalassia, or thallassia. i think im dying.

Any tips on getting started in RPs?

Veaetmar Ii wrote:snip snip

1. I haven't announced my VP yet. I do have someone in mind, but his availability will depend on how certain events play out, so I will no identify him yet. You can be sure I will name him as soon as I can :-)

2. Well, I think it was more the circumstances than my views. We had to pretty much build everything from scratch, the MoD was just dead at the time, and frankly, we had other things on our minds at the time, so the best option was to disband it. But, with most of the groundwork laid out (the general structure, the Constitution, all of the docs and dispatches from Pacifica, etc...), there could be a moment in the far future when we could try it put again.

Veaetmar Ii

Just as a quick note for the map updates;

I'll likely get one out tomorrow but Slot 52 and Slot 53 have already been reserved, so please don't claim them. Thanks

New United States 0F America wrote:Any tips on getting started in RPs?

Yes! We have an active roleplay community here and we have guides, a rewards program and a map for you to enjoy!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1260644

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1245462

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1245881

Lopinia, Veaetmar Ii

Rockiberg wrote:1. I haven't announced my VP yet. I do have someone in mind, but his availability will depend on how certain events play out, so I will no identify him yet. You can be sure I will name him as soon as I can :-)

2. Well, I think it was more the circumstances than my views. We had to pretty much build everything from scratch, the MoD was just dead at the time, and frankly, we had other things on our minds at the time, so the best option was to disband it. But, with most of the groundwork laid out (the general structure, the Constitution, all of the docs and dispatches from Pacifica, etc...), there could be a moment in the far future when we could try it put again.

Rocky, as you have already told some people who your VP pick will be, I think you should tell the Thalassian public so that they can decide their opinion on your choice especially as they have been playing a part in asking questions during this campaign and have not disclosed their affiliation with you

Wymondham wrote:Rocky, as you have already told some people who your VP pick will be, I think you should tell the Thalassian public so that they can decide their opinion on your choice especially as they have been playing a part in asking questions during this campaign and have not disclosed their affiliation with you

I won't, since they asked me not to, and I respect their trust in me. Something I see you don't do. I literally told only you, because I thought it was just friendly talk, but I see you will use anything for political gain. What a shame. And they aren't affiliated with me, the only way we've interacted in a long time was me asking if they would be willing to be my VP, and that's it. I haven't spoken to him since, and they sure don't act in any manner that suggests affiliation.

Rockiberg wrote:I won't, since they asked me not to, and I respect their trust in me. Something I see you don't do. I literally told only you, because I thought it was just friendly talk, but I see you will use anything for political gain. What a shame. And they aren't affiliated with me, the only way we've interacted in a long time was me asking if they would be willing to be my VP, and that's it. I haven't spoken to him since, and they sure don't act in any manner that suggests affiliation.

I'm not trying to use that convo for political gain and I am sorry if it came across that way, it was not intended to be like that at all. My issue was the fact that the individual in question has been asking questions of other candidates in this campaign without disclosing the fact that they are to be your VP which, you must surely agree, causes a undisclosed conflict of interest.

Wymondham wrote:I'm not trying to use that convo for political gain and I am sorry if it came across that way, it was not intended to be like that at all. My issue was the fact that the individual in question has been asking questions of other candidates in this campaign without disclosing the fact that they are to be your VP which, you must surely agree, causes a undisclosed conflict of interest.

Well, you can be sure there's no conflict of interest. You'll see how quite unique situation it is, in some time.

While you certainly aren’t required to disclose that information Rocky, especially if it isn’t set in stone, the fact you’re trying to twist that into a political attack against you is far from tasteful. You could’ve just placed emphasis on the fact that your choice for VP is not yet confirmed and left it at that rather than jumping on that question from the get go. Let’s keep it classy, gents.

As a note, me and rocky have digitally shaken hands and now consider this matter to be resolved. So let's all leave this matter here

Liruslau, Wiskawga, Veaetmar Ii

Yaldian Territories wrote:heh he, he...

*suddenly notices its 9:54*

welp im going to waste some more time.

why the heck is my political freedoms and civil rights both so low,

i answer all my issues to give them rights and it never increases. and my military hasnt been this bad since september 13th.

depressing.

its also depressing how bad my grammer is. did i just count 9 errors. i told you im dying

I'm surprised I could keep my things high.

New United States 0F America wrote:Any tips on getting started in RPs?

just claim a empty spot how its said in the dispacth,

get ur rp stats.

wait until someone starts an rp or make your own, think of some important event.

and dont forget your rp tag. i dont i have the best history of remembering them tho.

New United States 0F America wrote:I'm surprised I could keep my things high.

noice nation, i see your very new. i miss the time when i got an issue every 20 minutes. now i get to wait 5 hours *claps*

Czech Germania, Wiskawga

Yaldian Territories wrote:just claim a empty spot how its said in the dispacth,

get ur rp stats.

wait until someone starts an rp or make your own, think of some important event.

and dont forget your rp tag. i dont i have the best history of remembering them tho.

noice nation, i see your very new. i miss the time when i got an issue every 20 minutes. now i get to wait 5 hours *claps*

Yeah mine is starting to get up to the 2 hour marks

Quick Map Update out now!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1245460

Nations added:

New United States 0F America

Oswald State Correctional Facility

The Arack Islands

Ayeinc, Wiskawga, Sho

New United States 0F America, you and I are RP neighbours!

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, New United States 0F America

Liruslau wrote:New United States 0F America, you and I are RP neighbours!

buddies!

(edit, can't double post) Finding alot of dictatorships here though

Toerana Iii

Post self-deleted by New United States 0F America.

Please remember not to double post folks! Use the edit button on the first post if you have more to say ;D

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1260641

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Wiskawga

wow.

im not on the map, my spot was 55 now im gone!

can u put me back.

my capital would be new astana.

Ding dong! It's that time again! Welcome to Thalassia!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1260744

I hope you guys choose to make this your home. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

[spoiler=New Thalassians!]

Broskin

Jovand

Mormill

Kopotnik

Tiara Dalma[/spoiler]

Toerana Iii, Ayeinc, Lopinia

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