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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
Oh, and Vladovaskia briefly came back before CTE'ing again.
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris
Well. I guess we are lucky to have had them.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Killdash also CTE'd a couple of weeks ago, along with Commonwealth of Californian States
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris
Not Killdash! I thought he'd really be coming back this time! I guess not. RIP Killdash. And RIP Commonwealth of Californian States too.
Vista Major, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris, Yukona
How the mighty have fallen
Jaslandia, Yukona
Someone refresh my memory:
Whats with the teapots?
I remember awhile back, it was some nations that brought it up.
Penguania And Antarctica
Tmw when you get padded down at an airport for a detection in your groin area.
Kalaron, Confederal States
Teapots? What do you mean? Are you talking about the one on our regional flag?
Penguania And Antarctica
Yeah
Penguania And Antarctica
We've had that one a while. We voted on that flag some time ago.
Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica
Seems we should be fixing our selves up for the election of a new government, only a few weeks out until the 2 month term is complete.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Yukona
Indeed we should. I suggest we take advantage of the holidays, so that more people will have time to run for office. The position of Vice-Chancellor is open. I will notre-run
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
[spoiler=Today is December 26 and today are:]
Today is December 26 and today are:
- Boxing Day (Commonwealth of Nations)
- Day of Good Will (Namibia, South Africa)
- Family Day (Vanuatu)
- Father's Day (Bulgaria)
- Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)
- Junkanoo (Bahamas)
- Kwanzaa (United States)
- Mauro Hamza Day (Houston, Texas, USA)
- Mummer's Day (Padstow, Cornwall, England, UK)
- National Candy Cane Day (United States)
- National Thank-you Note Day (United States)
- National Whiners Day (United States)
- Our Lady of Andacollo (Chile)
- St. Stephen's Day (Alsace, Austria, Catalonia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland)
- Thanksgiving (Solomon Islands)
- Washington's Birthday (Indiana, United States)
- Wren Day (Ireland, Isle of Man)
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[spoiler=This day in history:]
This day in history:
- 0887 Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy at Pavia.
- 1481 Battle of Westbroek: Holland defeats troops of Utrecht.
- 1489 The forces of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, take control of Almería from the Nasrid ruler of Granada, Muhammad XIII.
- 1776 American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Trenton, the Continental Army attacks and successfully defeats a garrison of Hessian forces.
- 1790 Louis XVI of France gives his public assent to Civil Constitution of the Clergy during the French Revolution.
- 1793 Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeat Austria.
- 1799 Henry Lee III's eulogy to George Washington in congress declares him as "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen". (This is not to be confused with Washington's funeral on December 18.)
- 1805 Austria and France sign the Treaty of Pressburg.
- 1806 Battles of Pultusk and Golymin: Russian forces hold French forces under Napoleon.
- 1811 A theater fire in Richmond, Virginia kills the Governor of Virginia George William Smith and the president of the First National Bank of Virginia Abraham B. Venable.
- 1825 Advocates of liberalism in Russia rise up against Czar Nicholas I but are suppressed in the Decembrist revolt in Saint Petersburg.
- 1860 The first ever inter-club English association football match takes place between Hallam and Sheffield football clubs in Sheffield.
- 1861 American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray Mason and John Slidell are freed by the United States government, thus heading off a possible war between the United States and the United Kingdom.
- 1862 American Civil War: The Battle of Chickasaw Bayou begins.
- 1862 Four nuns serving as volunteer nurses on board USS Red Rover are the first female nurses on a U.S. Navy hospital ship.
- 1862 The largest mass-hanging in U.S. history took place in Mankato, Minnesota, where 38 Native Americans died.
- 1871 Gilbert and Sullivan collaborate for the first time, on their lost opera, Thespis. It does modestly well, but the two would not collaborate again for four years.
- 1898 Marie and Pierre Curie announce the isolation of radium.
- 1919 Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox is sold to the New York Yankees by owner Harry Frazee, allegedly establishing the Curse of the Bambino superstition.
- 1941 U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
- 1943 World War II: German warship Scharnhorst is sunk off of Norway's North Cape after a battle against major Royal Navy forces.
- 1944 World War II: George S. Patton's Third Army breaks the encirclement of surrounded U.S. forces at Bastogne, Belgium.
- 1948 Cardinal József Mindszenty is arrested in Hungary and accused of treason and conspiracy.
- 1963 The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There" are released in the United States, marking the beginning of Beatlemania on an international level.
- 1966 The first Kwanzaa is celebrated by Maulana Karenga, the chair of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach.
- 1972 Vietnam War: As part of Operation Linebacker II, 120 American B-52 Stratofortress bombers attacked Hanoi, including 78 launched from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the largest single combat launch in Strategic Air Command history.
- 1975 Tu-144, the world's first commercial supersonic aircraft, surpassing Mach 2, went into service.
- 1991 The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union meets and formally dissolves the Soviet Union.
- 1994 Four Armed Islamic Group hijackers seize control of Air France Flight 8969. When the plane lands at Marseille, a French Gendarmerie assault team boards the aircraft and kills the hijackers.
- 1998 Iraq announces its intention to fire upon U.S. and British warplanes that patrol the northern and southern no-fly zones.
- 1999 The storm Lothar sweeps across Central Europe, killing 137 and causing US$1.3 billion in damage.
- 2003 The 6.6 Mw Bam earthquake shakes southeastern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving more than 26,000 dead and 30,000 injured.
- 2004 The 9.19.3 Mw Indian Ocean earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). One of the largest observed tsunamis follows, affecting the coastal areas of Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Indonesia; death toll is between 230,000280,000.
- 2004 Orange Revolution: The final run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny.
- 2006 An oil pipeline in Lagos, Nigeria explodes, killing at least 260 people.
- 2009 China opens the world's longest high-speed rail route, which links Beijing and Guangzhou.
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[spoiler=Famous Birthdays:]
Famous Birthdays:
- 1194 Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
- 1780 Mary Somerville, Scottish mathematician, astronomer, and author
- 1791 Charles Babbage, English mathematician and engineer, invented the Difference engine
- 1837 George Dewey, American admiral
- 1867 John Bradfield, Australian engineer, designed the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- 1872 Norman Angell, English journalist, academic, and politician, Nobel Prize laureate
- 1891 Henry Miller, American author and painter
- 1893 Mao Zedong, Chinese politician, Chairman of the Communist Party of China
- 1914 Richard Widmark, American actor
- 1946 Uli Stein, German cartoonist
- 1949 José Ramos-Horta, East Timorese lawyer and politician, 2nd President of East Timor, Nobel Prize laureate
- 1956 David Sedaris, American comedian, author, and radio host
- 1963 Lars Ulrich, Danish-American drummer, songwriter, and producer
- 1971 Jared Leto, American actor and musician
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Quote of the day
Don't let the past steal your present. This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.
- Taylor Caldwell -
Note: Penguania_And_Antarctica assumes no responsibility or guarantee for correctness of any given information. Any recourse to courts of law is excluded.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Oelesa, Mercunova
Nows time to get my campaign on the road:
[spoiler]Citizens of the civilized galaxy, on this day we mark a transition. For a thousand years, the Republic stood as the crowning achievement of civilized beings. But there were those who would set us against one another, and we took up arms to defend our way of life against the Separatists. In so doing, we never suspected that the greatest threat came from within.
The Jedi, and some within our own Senate, had conspired to create the shadow of Separatism using one of their own as the enemy's leader. They had hoped to grind the Republic into ruin. But the hatred in their hearts could not be hidden forever. At last, there came a day when our enemies showed their true natures.
The Jedi hoped to unleash their destructive power against the Republic by assassinating the head of government and usurping control of the clone army. But the aims of would-be tyrants were valiantly opposed by those without elitist, dangerous powers. Our loyal clone troopers contained the insurrection within the Jedi Temple and quelled uprisings on a thousand worlds.
The remaining Jedi will be hunted down and defeated! Any collaborators will suffer the same fate. These have been trying times, but we have passed the test. The attempt on my life has left me scarred and deformed, but I assure you my resolve has never been stronger. The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning. In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society, which I assure you will last for ten thousand years. An Empire that will continue to be ruled by this august body and a sovereign ruler chosen for life. An Empire ruled by the majority, ruled by a new constitution!
By bringing the entire galaxy under one law, one language, and the enlightened guidance of one individual, the corruption that plagued the Republic in its later years will never take root. Regional governors will eliminate the bureaucracy that allowed the Separatist movement to grow unchecked. A strong and growing military will ensure the rule of law.
Under the Empire's New Order, our most cherished beliefs will be safeguarded. We will defend our ideals by force of arms. We will give no ground to our enemies and will stand together against attacks from within or without. Let the enemies of the Empire take heed: those who challenge Imperial resolve will be crushed.
We have taken on a task that will be difficult, but the people of the Empire are ready for the challenge. Because of our efforts, the galaxy has traded war for peace and anarchy for stability. Billions of beings now look forward to a secure future. The Empire will grow as more planets feel the call, from the Rim to the wilds of unknown space.
Imperial citizens must do their part. Join our grand star fleet. Become the eyes of the Empire by reporting suspected insurrectionists. Travel to the corners of the galaxy to spread the principles of the New Order to barbarians. Build monuments and technical wonders that will speak of our glory for generations to come.
The clone troopers, now proudly wearing the name of Imperial stormtroopers, have tackled the dangerous work of fighting our enemies on the front lines. Many have died in their devotion to the Empire. Imperial citizens would do well to remember their example.
The New Order of peace has triumphed over the shadowy secrecy of shameful magicians. The direction of our course is clear. I will lead the Empire to glories beyond imagining.
We have been tested, but we have emerged stronger. We move forward as one people: the Imperial citizens of the first Galactic Empire. We will prevail. Ten thousand years of peace begins today.[/spoiler]
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
That's too bad :(
Oh well, I suppose I should set up my campaign right about now...
#VCVista
Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Cesorion
Updated govt Factbook. Please check and upvote
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=cesorion/detail=factbook/id=895443
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica
So I am considering running for Chancellor....
waiting for the public's response
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica
I don't have enough star wars love to read all that lmao.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Considering that you are the Vice Chancellor, this is probably a good choice for you. If anything, you'll probably win.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Cesorion
I think, what we need is an active Chancellor. And you have put a lot of work in the region, id trust you with protecting and serving this region in the highest position.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Cesorion
Its treason then
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica
You haven't been active for a long time. Where were you?
Penguania And Antarctica
I've never even seen Star Wars, so what punishment do I get?
Penguania And Antarctica
It is an honor to have that said for me from the most experienced regional politician.....
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica
Dealing with life. A long while ago my best friend got cancer. Which is better now, but still rather not talk about it. I had that and I was elected Class President at my school. Plus the basic demands of life lol. Anyway, a lot of that has settled down as we enter the new year and now I have more time for the region.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Cesorion
Im glsd you see me that way. I appreciate it. I hope you run, and I may as well but retirement is really nice lol.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Cesorion
Damn, I was doing pretty good avoiding the courts. Some people have a pretty good record getting caught with the court *cough* Unfallious
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
I've retired here, and moved my political activities to a different region :p
Penguania And Antarctica
Trudeau
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
For me, it's either this region or no region at all. My nationstates family first, and if it starts to shape up that I'm needed, I'll be there.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Cesorion
Which region if I may ask
Penguania And Antarctica
I will not be running again for Speaker.
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Come on!! Why?! You were excellent!
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Sorry to hear that, Oel.
Shame. You were a great Speaker, Merc. I wish you'd run again, but if you don't, whoever succeeds you will have some big shoes to fill.
Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Cesorion
From one Speaker to another, there's no one else id rather see in that position than you.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Cesorion
Agreed...
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
I re-run for MoJ. Because I think the office would be vacant otherwise.
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Percyton
There are also people who would rather see anyone but me in that position. When that is the case then it is time to go.
Jaslandia
The one office I've never held lol. But you're probably right, we haven't seen many candidates, at least not in the last election
Well we can't please everyone, but when a region is desperate for good leaders, we can't afford to lose people like you. Honorable and trust worthy. Whether everyone likes you or not, I think we can agree that we need good active people leading us. You're one of those people.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Percyton
You shall become a Moisture Farmer on Jakku
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Confederal States
As long as you dont fall victim to the Chancellors Curse. Ever since the original CFN, a lot of our Chancellors have a tendency to plummet in activity once elected.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Yukona
NO CHANCE this happens with me. Period.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Well then, get at er!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton, Cesorion
I am getting at 'er
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
[Region]Libertatem[/region]
Hey, I think I've been kindaaa active
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Cesorion
So what is gonna happen with the election?
Percyton
I concur, Merc is a bloody fantastic and a considerate speaker. He's been a driving force in governmental procedure these past couple of months and inspired me to get involved in the CoFN government too. I stand with the guy and hope he stands for the role of speaker again.
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona, Percyton, Cesorion
Well, I'm pleased to report that last night's Christmas party on Sodor went very well. Both engines and humans had a great time, and it was a lot of fun. This was also the first year the Steelworks engines (Frankie, Hurricane, Theo, Lexi, and Merlin) joined us for Christmas, and they were a blast: Frankie and Hurricane practically reorganized all our caroling and caroling groups, and now our caroling has never sounded better!
Now Christmas is passed, and to fellow Commonwealth of Nations members, I want to wish a happy Boxing Day! We've been quite busy today: Our passenger trains have been filled to the brim with Boxing Day shoppers, and Sir Topham Hatt had to charter special trains to take all the fans and players to the traditional football/soccer game between Sodor United and Barrow AFC at Maron FC. But, like we always do, we engines do our work with a smile and do our best to be Really Useful.
Sorry to hear about all that, Oel. But, I'm glad you're doing better now!
I don't get involved in politics much, but you're a good person Merc, and it would be nice if you'd stay as Speaker, or maybe some other government role if you want a change.
Don't listen to the people saying they don't want you here; those people don't know what they're talking about.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Cesorion
Tim is cute.
Vista Major, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
Moisture farmer? That sounds like something Pat Brown would have wet dreams about.
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Yukona
I think California could use a few of these
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Stop stealing my jokes.
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton
Glad to hear everything went well. My wife and I were present for the soccer match, but we were under disguise. I don't know who exactly was pulling us, but I'm guessing the blue #1 is Thomas? We could hardly spare a moment, for Sodor was very busy. Our party was a blast as well, for we had the opportunity to hoist a 250ft Christmas tree in Red Square in Moscow!
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Pfft, before today you hadnt posted on the RMB in 11 days! Thankfully, a Supreme Court was considerate enough to not interpret that as a measure for Chancellor inactivity. :P
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton, Cesorion
Thomas did mention two unusual-looking passengers earlier today, but we had no idea it was you and your wife! Well, I hope Thomas and his coaches Annie and Clarabel gave you a smooth ride, and I hope you enjoyed the football match!
250ft tall Christmas tree? That's very big! The Earl of Sodor likes to put up big trees at Ulfstead Castle, but I don't think even he has put up trees that big! I'm glad to hear you had a nice Christmas in Russkov Soviet. Maybe next time I'll send over a few people from Percyton to take part in your festivities.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, The Scottish Twins
A pro-indy site did a Twitter survey to find out Scots' favourite Scottish film. Twitter is hardly representative but still interesting.
Braveheart topped the list. It's particularly popular among supporters of independence (no surprise there), women, Labour and SNP voters. Trainspotting was the second best, favoured by middle class No voters. Unionists also loved Mrs Brown (of course they did.)
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova, The Scottish Twins
Fair enough then I'll run
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Cesorion, The Scottish Twins
We are very unusual aren't we? But yes, the ride was smooth. And we look forward to next Christ.. *ahem* .. Boxing Day, as you put it. And this new years, expect a bit of a fleet to dock out in the waters near Sodor's main docks. Our sailors in the Navy have put together quite the fireworks show, to be launched from some of our most prestigious ships. Of course... this will depend on the pirates being suppressed and the United Nations staying off of us.
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, The Scottish Twins
And we kindaa need to start the candidacy period. A SC justice needs to be selected to collect the votes along side you and a telegram made lol.
Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Cesorion
...but Trainspotting is my favourite Scottish film.
Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Yukona, The Scottish Twins
I know he's a junkie in it but I always had a wee crush on Ewan McGregor since I saw that film.
Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova, The Scottish Twins
I don't know why, but I liked Renton's appearance in the second one more than the first
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Possibly because he doesn't look like he's dying in the second one?
Penguania And Antarctica
You may be a Yes voter but come on, pal. You're definitely middle class lol
Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia
True, true
Penguania And Antarctica
Regarding the Secretary Act (Vista Major):
At the end of voting, there was one endorsed and three denounced. The Noes have it; bill fails.
Vista Major, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Cesorion
For anyone who hasn't read it.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjyeqebodHsQ128c1lfAi8CsytUUVYmdeDh2i_N5U5w/edit?usp=sharing
Penguania And Antarctica
https://youtu.be/vhe3vSe-mmw
Penguania And Antarctica
It is what is going on right now. This isn't fanfiction. It's reality.
Penguania And Antarctica
Additionally, here is the audiobook that you have all been waiting for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJOuLp4W3BE
Penguania And Antarctica
Boxing Day is different from Christmas. Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Commonwealth nations (like the U.K./the Mainland, Canada, and even Percyton) the day after Christmas. It's like the post-Christmas version of Black Friday, so lots of stores slash prices and shoppers rush to take advantage. It's also a big sports day for football/soccer and rugby, and since it's an official bank holiday, most people get the day off from work.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day
Fireworks? We usually do our own fireworks display, but it probably isn't be as grand as yours, so I think it would be great if we could combine our efforts to create the greatest fireworks show Sodor has ever seen! Assuming you can do it, I'll talk to the dock manager at Brendam Docks to make the arrangements.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, The Scottish Twins
I wouldn't expect a movie about the (honestly kinda-boring) hobby of trainspotting would be so popular. I'm glad. Hopefully it'll inspire a generation of children and young people to become interested in railways and locomotives.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railfan#Trainspotting
Edward: Percy, that's not what that movie is about.
Percy: Then what is it about?
Edward: Uhhh... I'll tell you when you're older.
Percy: I'm 117 years old Edward; how much older do I need to be?
Edward: Oh, right. Welll, it's about... oh how do I put this... Oh dear! Would you look at the time? It's time for my first passenger train! Got's to go!
Percy: I thought you didn't have to take your first train for a few more hours?
Edward: Sir Topham Hatt asked me to take a special, and he'll be very cross if I'm late. Mustn't dawdle, bye now! *Edward blows his whistle and puffs away*
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, The Scottish Twins
Penguania And Antarctica
Never what?
Penguania And Antarctica
Donald: I'll teel what 'at movie is about, Percy. It's about fowk frae Auld Reekie sufferin' an' havin' tae endure terrible pain! Ah loove it!
Douglas: There's mair tae th' movie than 'at, Donnie.
Donald: Thaur probably is Dougie, but Ah dornt caur about 'at mince. Seein' those gits frae Auld Reekie go through their terrible li'es is entertainment enaw fur me! Glaswegian fur life!
Jaslandia, Lex Caledonia, Percyton
Percy's driver: That's not really what Trainspotting is about, Percy.
Percy: Then what is it about?
Percy's driver: Oh, well... hang on, I think my favorite song is coming on! *plugs earbuds into iPod, puts earbuds into ears*
Percy: Is it safe to drive an engine with earbuds in?
Percy's driver: WHAT'S THAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE MUSIC! *quickly raises volume on iPod*
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, The Scottish Twins
I enjoy my own work, thank you very much
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=559678
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
People barely remember your work, but my one fanfiction is burned into every reader's brain forever because of its literary genius!
Penguania And Antarctica
I figured someone would have to talk about it: Trainspotting is an adaptation to a novel by Irving Welsh, depicting the lives of a group of Edinburgh residents, seen through the perspective of Mark Renton, a heroin addict and petty criminal. His main friends (for lack of a better word) are Spud (incredibly neurotic and addicted to a good amount of drugs, he's actually the friendliest person of the bunch, despite everyone else treating him like dogsh*t), Sick Boy (a womanizer who constantly schemes, he surprisingly isn't addicted to heroin despite using it as much as Renton; I also have to note that the sequel film actually detracts from the sequel novel, Porno), Tommy (somewhat brash, arrogant, and looks down on Renton for using heroin despite Tommy also being a drug user, he gets screwed over after Renton swaps out a homemade film that Tommy did with his girlfriend - she dumps him, he gets addicted to heroin, then contracts HIV, which he succumbs to), and Begbie (a violent psychopath, Begbie is hyped up by his friends as the city's most dangerous person, mainly to avoid getting attacked by him. He also looks down on Renton and heroin users despite being an alcoholic who uses coke and speed).
The film is not for the light of heart: drug addiction is rampant, Renton gets tricked into having sex with an underaged girl, Sick Boy's baby daughter dies from neglect due to her parents being drug addicts, and Renton has some really demented hallucinations at one point when he decides to get clean. In other words, Percy, don't watch the film
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Percyton, The Scottish Twins
You've committed a true public service, Tex. Thank you.
Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, The Scottish Twins
But is it really that extreme? I don't think this is shocking at all. It's almost as if Pirate never even read Baby Food.
Penguania And Antarctica
Oh. Alright then. Thanks, I guess. I'll take your word for it. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep after hearing about all... that.
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, The Scottish Twins
Stop. Just stop.
Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
Why?
Penguania And Antarctica
You know why.
Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
No, I don't.
Penguania And Antarctica
Well then you are lost.
https://youtu.be/M1DcD8e55YY
Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
>News & Politics
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
"Breaking News: Well then you are lost"
"President Obi-Wan tells Senator Skywalker: 'Well then you are lost!'"
Axeldonia
That's what I would say to anyone who voted for H.R. 1 in the House and Senate.
Jaslandia
Bob Corker: You were the chosen one! You were supposed to destroy the national debt, not make it bigger! Bring balance to the tax code, not leave it in darkness!
Mitch McConnell: I hate you!
Bob Corker: You were my brother, Mitch. I loved you. *gets real estate exemption* And I still love you! Can I join you in the darkness?
https://youtu.be/v_YozYt8l-g
Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Vetriutan 2
Anyway, I need to go now. Bye!
Jaslandia
See ya, Con!
I can teach you all you need to know about Moisture farming but first youre gonna have to find me some power converters
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
hELo tHERe!
Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia
https://www.nationstates.net/region=the_confederacy_general/page=display_region_rmb?postid=28723460#p28723460
https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=421225&p=33161484#p33161484
New developments in al-Qarn
Jaslandia, Axeldonia
---Government Update---
[B]As per the Consitution, candidacy period ought to have begun. So if interested to run for office, please telegram this Nation to declare candidacy, party, etc.
The exact dates of the election shall be made known when fixed.
[Spoiler=Please note] That this is Cesorion writing this message. Chancellor Hyderbourg shall form an electoral Committee. It would do well telegraming your candidacy to the Chancellor as well[/spoiler]
[Spoiler=The Honourable Supreme Court Justices] Jaslandia, Kalaron, Unfalliousare tagged to be updated on this as well[/spoiler]
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Lex Caledonia, Cesorion
FUKCINNNNNNNN how is Trainspotting middle class?! Its a grounded representation of what the drug scene in Edinburgh was like back then, Irvine Welsh is a national fukcin treasure!
https://youtu.be/G1tJJO_pVvQ
Calls out Unionists as well.
Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
This so much, it was one of the first films in the UK at least to portray heroin addiction near enough accurately
Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia
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