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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
[I]nickers What's all this now regarding a nation terrorizing a region, and said nation (our President no less) being a threat? I haven't even met them or their leader. I know I'm a anthro-equine, but I'm friendly ffs. [I]snorts
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton
Cool, is it ok if I have citizenship in another region and apply for citizenship in this one?
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton
I'm not aware of any laws or statutes against dual citizenship, so go ahead! Just as long as you can document which nation is your WA nation.
Lavan Tiri, Percyton, Hapocrid
There is no voter fraud here. You send your ballot to two different people.
Lavan Tiri
Its seems to me like Libertatem is the true tyranny. If this is how you act because of who is our current leader, then we are better off without you. Good riddance to bad eggs.
Lavan Tiri, Hyderbourg, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota
Application has been filled out
Lavan Tiri, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton
Sounds interesting, yet i dont really see who would join that since Siberia is all under your control great premier......
Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri
No prisons in Percyton, at least in NS. Not so much for the actual Percyton
Oh dear! Makes me lucky us engines rarely, if ever, have teeth problems. We have teething problems, though.
https://youtu.be/epH9c0nCHus
I hope you feel better soon, Jas! I've spoken to some kids/teens and their parents not long after they had their (the kids and teens, not the parents) wisdom teeth removed, and they said things usually get better after the first few days. Just hang in there!
Welcome to the CoFN, Hapocrid! I'm Percy, King of Percyton and the #6 green engine on the Island of Sodor. I hope you like it here!
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Hapocrid
Thanks for the encouragement, Percy! Thankfully I'm feeling a little bit better.
And I remember that episode. How is Derek doing by the way? He's not in the TV show anymore (in fact, the TV show never even named him), and we never really found out what happened to him.
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Oh also welcome Hapocrid. I see you have only 1 policy which is conscription.
So BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE!
Lavan Tiri
Derek is doing good, I'm pleased to say. After the events of the episode, Derek went to the Crovan's Gate Works (which is where the Sodor Steamworks is now), where they fixed some of his problems. Derek then worked with Bill and Ben at the China Clay Pits for many years, until Timothy arrived to help at the Clay Pits in 2012. With Derek no longer being needed at the Clay Pits, he was transferred to Edward's Branch Line as a mixed-traffic engine (the route to the Clay Pits is just past Edward's Branch Line). Derek still works on Edward's Branch Line, and after a few trips to the Sodor Steamworks, they managed to fix most of Derek's remaining defects so he breaks down much less often.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Spanelsko
Well...while Siberia is a part of our Motherland.... the Greater Siberian Federation is only called such cause I started it, not due to Siberia.
Jaslandia, Spanelsko
Libertatem literally spent their whole golden age rampaging around raiding commie regions and yet no one believed me when I said they were bad dudes. Some cool people have come out of that region (Humph I'm looking at you buddy) but the region as a whole stinks and now that it's golden age has well and truly passed I think we can part ways knowing we didn't lose anything of real value.
Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Hyderbourg, Penguania And Antarctica
Personally I agree. I do not like their attitudes, and the way they treat people. I mean this speaks volumes. They are really so petty, as to break ties over who we decided to elect? Come on dude. *Shakes head*
Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Hyderbourg, Penguania And Antarctica
Obviously, I haven't been around THAT long, but uh... they sound pretty bad.
Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia
Maybe it's just me, but Libertatem wasn't always this petty, and there used to be a time when both regions trusted and supported each other. I'm quite disappointed it reached this level, but unless Libertatem is willing to yield or compromise on this, this many be the end of the line for us and Libertatem.
Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Hey guys!
If anyone's planning a coup here...well, watching the development of world events tonight, it's just possible that now is the time to strike, :D
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton
Is here referring to NationStates, your home country of South Africa, or some other place? What's happening?
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton
Zimbabwe
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
10 pesos a year, it's a sweet gig
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Haven't you heard? Zimbabwes ticking like a time bomb...there's a lot of confusion and overexaggration at this point, and it's nearly 3am, so it seems unlikely that we'll get the whole truth tonight...
But if rumours are to be believed, then a coup is taking place there.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Lavan Tiri
However, don't pop the champagne yet. Even the latest news is pretty confused/unreliable.
The latest credible stuff from Reuters/AP/BBC is that the State Broadcaster is under military control and that explosions have occured in the northern suburbs of Harare.
Lavan Tiri, Percyton
Also; hey guys, long time no see, ;)
Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Oh. Last I heard about Zimbabwe, Mugabe's party had kicked him out of the party, which was assumed to be a empty gesture. I also heard about questions over succession, but I didn't know it was a crisis. How did things escalate?
Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Salty? Not my intention, I was just trying to make a tie-in joke to the possible coup...didn't intend offense, I'm genuinely pleased to be back.
Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
don't worry that's just vista
he's still vista
Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Oh dear! I hope you and everyone else are safe! Here's Thomas' statement:
"The State of Percyton is concerned about recent developments in Zimbabwe. Though we do not have an official stance on President Robert Mugabe's government, we value stability, and are always disappointed to see violence and war. We hope the situation in Zimbabwe is resolved as soon as possible, and we will be monitoring the situation as it develops."
Salty's a Really Useful Dockside Diesel!
https://youtu.be/WZbqDkC2wtU
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Andromitus
Well, after he got rid of the vice-president, the chief of the armed forces delivered a speech about how he felt betrayed by all this ousting of old war comrades and how he could see Grace Mugabes politicking behind the scenes. Then he added that he thought that there were counter-revolutionary forces within ZANU-PF and then said that the army would be there to preserve the ethos of the struggle...
And then today, the country has just been simmering away under this tension. There's a bit of credibility to these reports, but I think everyone's far from sure at this point.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
Some things don't change...it's a comfort to see stability in these crazy times of ours, haha.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
What the heck happened while I wasn't looking
Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Andromitus
I see. Sounds like a tense situation, and I hope it doesn't boil over into outright violence. Stay safe, Killash!
Lavan Tiri, Percyton
In a nutshell: We had a brief conversation about voter fraud in the CoFN, Libertatem cut their ties with the CoFN over Hyderbourg being elected Chancellor, I got my wisdom teeth pulled, and now Zimbabwe might have a coup.
https://youtu.be/GlhOUyy4wbs?t=18s
Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Percyton
Yes, very much so
You wound me, Medieval RP Moderator
I share your sentiment. You've been missed
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
I mean, I doubt this will spill over to SA...for all our faults, we at least are pretty stable, and the government, though friendly with Robert and co, are hardly raring to deploy the military to fight in the bush again.
And public opinion on Mugabe is so divided that any attempt to do so would just create more problems for the government, and they're juggling them as is...
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
Sex
It's always sex
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
Libertatem cut ties? We've been allies for years!
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
Geez. Well, I'm willing to be a temporary chancellor should things derail further. Just throwing that out there.
Get your mind outta the gutter
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
And the US Embassy just issued its warning status to staff and citizens in the country...
Could the end really be nigh?
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia
Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup!
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
Nice to see you around again Kill.
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Hey Al...how goes the GR, :)?
Alruniea, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
I see. The way you talked about it, I was worried you were actually in Zimbabwe. It probably won't spill into South Africa, like you said, but if this situation escalates, I wouldn't be surprised if South Africa intervenes militarily in Zimbabwe.
I was surprised too, but Hyderbourg and Libertatem had a big falling out a while ago while Hyde was in Libertatem, as Libertatem brought a whole bunch of legal charges against Hyderbourg regarding electoral fraud and usurpation of power and whatnot. Some people here have been skeptical of those charges from the start, and even if they were true, I and others have been explaining to Libertatem that the CoFN is its own region and will make its own decisions regardless of Hyde's actions in another region. Still, according to Libertatem, the CoFN is now a 'state sponsor of terror', and they're offering 'refugee' status to any CoFNers who want to leave because of Hyderbourg's election.
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Hey, Runiea! Good to see you again!
Alruniea, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
#Killruniea
*skims through African history*
Eh.
It's not a gutter
THINGS CHANGE, BRAD--er, Kill
Alruniea, Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
It's practically dead, sadly.
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Nice to see you too, Jas. How're things with you?
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Would you like to *sniff* sign the papers?
Alruniea, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
I take your point...but I think the hard reality is that the government doesn't have the power to do it. They're engulfed in scandal, the director of the State Security Agency just got indicted, the Student Fees Commisions report hasn't been well received, (although it's not inaccurate) and the President himself barely survived a motion of no confidence...
Funding and deploying the military will just deepen the hole, especially after the government has recently claimed it doesn't have the money for educational funding...if it suddenly appears available for an intervention, they'll lose the youth support, and without that, they've got nothing.
Lavan Tiri
Hey Al :D
Alruniea, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Percyton
"But you promised..."
"Hitler promised not to invade Poland. Welcome to the real world, Daniel"
Lavan Tiri, Vista Major
Aww, a great pity to see the proud old place so small. At least it's holding on.
Alruniea, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Fair point. I know the South African government has been mired in one scandal or another for years now. It seems like S.A. hasn't had even a decent president since Thabo Mbeki, and even he did a lot of damage with his anti-science AIDS/HIV policies. And that Jacob Zuma seems extremely corrupt and borderline autocratic. I hope you all can vote him out soon.
Killdash, Lavan Tiri
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/gsp.gif
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
Good, for the most part. Had my wisdom teeth removed today, and that was a big pain, but I'm recovering nicely now.
Alruniea, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Percyton
I can vote in the next election in 2019! I guess we'll have to wait and see...
Certainly, it will be interesting to see the ANCs next move. They're boxed in by the EFF on the left and the DA on the centre left...the right wing is functionally non-existent here, so where do they go? Jacob Zuma hasn't been good for their grip on power, so 2019's candidate will have to be someone special to get voters back into the kraal, so to speak.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Nah, not yet.
Hey Kal. How's it going?
And how're things with you and Tim?
Ah, sounds fun.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Interesting. Do either the EFF or DA have a chance of winning? Surely there must be enough disaffected ANC voters who are wiling to vote for either EFF or DA (assuming ANC doesn't nominate a true reformist who can win those voters back).
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
http://poster.keepcalmandposters.com/default/5868717_keep_calm_because_jas_is_okay.png
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
*tucks them away in overflowing U-Haul boxes*
Another day then
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
I'd say the DA is probably their most formidable opponent in the upcoming elections.
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri
Winning might be a bridge too far, unless they form a coalition, perhaps...but certainly they should and probably will eat into the ANC's share, and that's important...the fewer seats in parliament they have, the more difficult it is to impose their will. And for the governorship of provinces, it's important too. There's a real possibility that the DA will scoop Gauteng in the 2019 elections, and that would weaken the ANC tremendously.
EDIT: Certainly the EFF won't be winning alone...they had about 3% of the vote, last election. Their power is as a swing party or powerbroker.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
Nice poster.
My basic reading of them indicates they're a pretty centrist, middle-of-the-road party. Seem like a strong opposition, but I'm not sure if a centrist party can attract much enthusiasm, and I'm not sure if voter enthusiasm is as important in South Africa as it often is in the U.S.
I see. If DA or EFF can't go win completely, is there the possibility of some sort of minority government?
Lavan Tiri
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-41992351 dont know if you've seen this mate
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Very, very good :D
Recently sold Lex some 81Bil in military hardware, and me and Tim are still engaged :P
Tim is coming up in December, and he'll even have an engagement ring when he does.
Alruniea, Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Percyton
Bitte sehr
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
I'm pretty sure the EFF said they wouldn't enter into coalition with any party and I don't see a far-left and centrist party in coalition being likely no matter the situation.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Yukona
Ok. What about a coalition with ANC?
Lavan Tiri
I don't see that likely with either the EFF or DA.
Jaslandia
I see. So no party gets a majority, the winner either has to ally with one or two minor parties, or they're screwed politically?
Lavan Tiri
I'd say most likely situation is ANC retaining a majority but being significantly weakened in seats. However, you never really know.
Jaslandia, Killdash, Lavan Tiri
Uhm, the DA gets decent voter turnout on the basis of their campaigns to encourage voters and also because a lot of people are incensed by the ANC and so turn out as a sort of protest vote...they had the highest turn out by party in almost all of their wards in the municipal elections.
As for a coalition, a full coalition is unlikely. They're simply too different...but a parliamentary alliance to keep the ANC in check is not out of the question. They can work together, and do so in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay, the three municipalities where the DA and the EFF rule together.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
ANC already has a full coalition, (albeit growing shaky) with COSATU and the SACP...other than that, the three or four other minor parties vote with whatever serves their doctrines, but they have almost no influence.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
I see. Didn't know that. Sounds like the ANC has fairly solid grip on power in the short-term, at least on the national level. However, if they lose their coalition and can't get a majority, it sounds like all bets are off in regards to who forms a coalition and who allies with who.
Killdash, Lavan Tiri
Thanks, I think I'm gonna have a great time here.
Lavan Tiri, Percyton
Whoa. Al and Killy are back, there are 113 messages, and we quite possibly have an insane terrorist as our leader?
NOW THIS IS THE CFN I KNOW!
Alruniea, Vista Major, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
What is the most popular political ideology here?
Lavan Tiri, Vista Major
I know before it was generally center-left and left-libertarian before, though we do have some new people so that could have easily changed.
Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Hapocrid
Hey, Runiea! Great to see you again!
Sorry to hear that. GR seemed like a very nice region.
Alruniea, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
In RL I am a Center Conservative.
As for my nation? I have no clue. I honestly am not sure how to classify it. We are complicated.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Hapocrid
I have seen so many people seriously suggesting that Ireland should leave the EU and/or re-join the UK just to solve the border issue.
Some people on this island are actually retarded.
Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Spanelsko
Cool, I'm center Conservative as well but I sometimes think like a true centrist
Lavan Tiri
That's it now...Radio Zimbabwe and other state organs is playing a speech from the military leader Constantine Chewenga...I think Robert Mugabe is out of time.
Now the question is...is he still alive?
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Percyton, Hapocrid
State TV is going to broadcast soon...the radio speech by the general claimed that they were "removing poisonous elements from those around the president" and are "safeguarding the protection of veterans".
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
Hello all,
I just logged in to witness what seems to be among an overwhelming wave of posts against myself by the President of Libertatem, [nation=short]Pevvania[/nation] and his trusty companion, [nation=short]Miencraft[/nation].
Before I even dignify their brash actions and statements with a response, I feel compelled to graciously thank all of those who stood up for me, and quite honestly stood up for simple justice and logic; [nation=short]Tserra[/nation], [nation=short]Jaslandia[/nation], [nation=short]Kalaron[/nation], [nation=short]Unfallious[/nation], [nation=short]Vista Major[/nation], [nation=short]Penguania and Antarctica[/nation], and others I know that I am missing.
It is heartwarming to see unity among our government and citizenry alike at a time in which our ideals and what we stand for are at stake.
When I joined the CoFN, I had previously been accused of two crimes in Libertatem, both of which I will elaborate upon for the sole purpose of clarity.
the first of which was warning the Central Pacific Empire of the fact that Libertatem threatened to invade their region if they did not merge with Libertatem. I sent them photographic proof that the Libertatem military had this intent, and they cut off ties with Libertatem. I was then attacked by leaders in Libertatem for both spreading military secrets and ruining a merger opportunity, but I do not regret my decision. The Central Pacific Empire was so pleased with my actions I was given an award and commendation in their region as well as temporarily served on their government. I believe I did what was just, but again, that is up to your own interpretation.
The second crime I was accused of, more recently earning me the glorious title of "terrorist" was creating puppets to set the elections of Libertatem; something I was accused of while a citizen of the CoFN. I was to emphasize the fact that although I do believe this election was rigged by someone in my former party; I played no role in it and Libertatem has no proof indicating otherwise. This accusation is solely a guess and nothing more.
For the duration of all accusations in Libertatem, aforementioned or not, [nation=short]Vista Major[/nation], your previous Chancellor and a now trusted individual in this community, was present in Libertatem and witnessed these things as they truly occurred, he can stand to advocate the truth.
Libertatem has become in itself a terroristic regime, with among the lowest population they have ever had and highest frequency of military operations, they are not an alliance worth keeping; especially considering their recent behavior.
When I joined the CoFN, a disgraced and abused former president from Libertatem, [nation=short]Oelesa[/nation] told me that I was entering a new family which would forgive past crimes and would welcome me with open arms, this region has proven to be that and more; you are truly my family.
Since my arrival I have hoped to pay back the debt I know I owe to this region through serving two terms as Vice Chancellor in which I dramatically increased the population and re-introduced the mentorship program; I was elected Chancellor recently with a promise to give back even more and if you'll have me, I would like to keep that promise.
Yours in truth,
Hyder
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Vista Major, Axeldonia, Andromitus, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Tserra, Lex Caledonia, Percyton
That's it. The military is broadcasting from the ZBC...Zimbabwe is now in a state of official coup.
Alruniea, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Nice to see you too Percy. How are you?
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Oh my! I hope things don't get any worse; the last thing I or Percyton wants is a civil war.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
I'm doing pretty good. I've been busy with work, but I don't mind; I'm just glad to be Really Useful. I'm pulling the Mail Train right now.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
Couldn't snip for some reason... oh well. Anywho...
I am terribly sorry to hear that such acts of injustice have been committed against you in the past. I am glad to have you here in the CoFN, as are the rest of us. You are not just another nation, but one of our brothers/sisters. Oh... where are my manners? Allow me to quickly introduce myself. My name is Aleksander D. Coltsov. I am the Premier of the Equestrian Empire of Russkov Soviet. Please don't let the fact that I am an anthro-equine scare you off, for I am quite the nice stallion.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Hyderbourg, Oelesa, Percyton
There needs to be
Chalanka, don't believe we've met, hello! But in all seriousness Transparency is as far as I know enshrined in Law here, Hyderbourg ran unopposed in our most recent General Election, there quite literally could not have been less fraud involved.
Hallo! I take it you and Chalanka are from a similar region?
Chancellor
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Axeldonia, Percyton, Hapocrid
Oh dear. While I didn't like Mugabe at all, this coup has me worried. There's no way to tell if a military-run post-Mugabe Zimbabwe will be any better than a Mugabe Zimbabwe, and it may even be worse. That's assuming the military is both capable and willing to maintain power; if not, who knows what could happen?
Nuremgard, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
I'm in many regions currently, including The League of Conservative Nations which he was in as well. He ran for Speaker of the Senate and was caught using voter fraud. I was just calling him out since he was being a hypocrite.
Lavan Tiri
A Hapocridic Hypocrite :P
Lavan Tiri, Hapocrid
👏👏👏 well played
Lavan Tiri
[I]V I S T O N I A N I S M[/I]
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Hapocrid
I'm thinking about reducing my claim to just California. After looking at IRL GDPs, Pop., etc., literally every other IRL state in my nation is tiny in comparison.
#CalifornianRepublic
Lavan Tiri, Percyton
A wise man once said "I don't know what you're talking about, but it sounds like fruity whining to me!"
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
20 united republics
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Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
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