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Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Ah okay. UK got last.

That's f*cking hilarious but expected. We're not exactly on Europe's Christmas cards list right now.

Penguania And Antarctica

-{A Message from the Office of the Equestrian Federation}-

[I]"Comrades of the Federation, Leaders and Delegates around the Confederacy, and to whoever may be listening in... The words I'm about to speak are the hardest I will ever have to utter in my life. It has taken me a great deal of courage and mental preparation to even consider sharing this with you, my most loyal and loved friends and family, something that hurts me down to my very soul. As of 1:25 this Sunday morning, the angels have descended from the heavens and led Aleksander Coltsov back to the Lord. Yes... You heard me right. Aleksander Coltsov, my father, has passed away. The nation will be in lockdown for the upcoming state funeral in a few days."[/I]

A couple of notes:

- My grandfather, Bradford, was the inspiration for Aleksander. His kindness and willingness to help those in need was the basis for my personality. He passed away at the above time, so it made sense for both to move on.

- The time on the computer is roughly an hour behind. I apologize for any confusion.

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:-{A Message from the Office of the Equestrian Federation}-

[I]"Comrades of the Federation, Leaders and Delegates around the Confederacy, and to whoever may be listening in... The words I'm about to speak are the hardest I will ever have to utter in my life. It has taken me a great deal of courage and mental preparation to even consider sharing this with you, my most loyal and loved friends and family, something that hurts me down to my very soul. As of 1:25 this Sunday morning, the angels have descended from the heavens and led Aleksander Coltsov back to the Lord. Yes... You heard me right. Aleksander Coltsov, my father, has passed away. The nation will be in lockdown for the upcoming state funeral in a few days."[/I]

A couple of notes:

- My grandfather, Bradford, was the inspiration for Aleksander. His kindness and willingness to help those in need was the basis for my personality. He passed away at the above time, so it made sense for both to move on.

- The time on the computer is roughly an hour behind. I apologize for any confusion.

Oh my. I can't believe Aleksander Coltsov is really gone. He was very close to me and all the other Sodor engines as you know, so losing him... it is a really big loss. *tries to hold back tears* My condolences to you and your whole family, Premier. I would like to be at his funeral, but being a locomotive I don't think that's possible. Instead, Prime Minister Sir Topham Hatt and Deputy Foreign Minister Lord Callan will be my representatives, and if I can work it out, I might be able to be there virtually through a two-way video feed thing. Again, I'm really sorry for your loss Premier, and I hope wherever your father is he's happy.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

To remember Premier Aleksander Coltsov and his friendship with Percyton, here's a news article from about a year ago when Aleksander visited Percyton with Prime Minister Kirkman of Jaslandia. That was a good time.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=968733

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:-{A Message from the Office of the Equestrian Federation}-

[I]"Comrades of the Federation, Leaders and Delegates around the Confederacy, and to whoever may be listening in... The words I'm about to speak are the hardest I will ever have to utter in my life. It has taken me a great deal of courage and mental preparation to even consider sharing this with you, my most loyal and loved friends and family, something that hurts me down to my very soul. As of 1:25 this Sunday morning, the angels have descended from the heavens and led Aleksander Coltsov back to the Lord. Yes... You heard me right. Aleksander Coltsov, my father, has passed away. The nation will be in lockdown for the upcoming state funeral in a few days."[/I]

A couple of notes:

- My grandfather, Bradford, was the inspiration for Aleksander. His kindness and willingness to help those in need was the basis for my personality. He passed away at the above time, so it made sense for both to move on.

- The time on the computer is roughly an hour behind. I apologize for any confusion.

Prime Minister George Kirkman: Like Percy mentioned, I first met Premier Aleksander Coltsov during our joint visit to Percyton, and we had been friends ever since. Both I and the United Kingdom of Jaslandia had deep respect for Premier Aleksander, and we mourn him greatly. If Premier Aleksi Coltsov approves, myself and my wife shall attend the state funeral in the company of Prince Regent Jason and his wife.

OOC: My condolences about your grandfather, Russ. I'm sure he must have been a cool dude if he inspired you to create Aleksander.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Percyton wrote:Oh my. I can't believe Aleksander Coltsov is really gone. He was very close to me and all the other Sodor engines as you know, so losing him... it is a really big loss. *tries to hold back tears* My condolences to you and your whole family, Premier. I would like to be at his funeral, but being a locomotive I don't think that's possible. Instead, Prime Minister Sir Topham Hatt and Deputy Foreign Minister Lord Callan will be my representatives, and if I can work it out, I might be able to be there virtually through a two-way video feed thing. Again, I'm really sorry for your loss Premier, and I hope wherever your father is he's happy.

Jaslandia wrote:Prime Minister George Kirkman: Like Percy mentioned, I first met Premier Aleksander Coltsov during our joint visit to Percyton, and we had been friends ever since. Both I and the United Kingdom of Jaslandia had deep respect for Premier Aleksander, and we mourn him greatly. If Premier Aleksi Coltsov approves, myself and my wife shall attend the state funeral in the company of Prince Regent Jason and his wife.

OOC: My condolences about your grandfather, Russ. I'm sure he must have been a cool dude if he inspired you to create Aleksander.

Thank you to the both of you. I will see what I can do to include those wishing to pay respects to my father. Plans will be discussed in the Kremlin this Monday.

OOC: He really was Jas. I tried to prepare myself for this, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. I just got home a little bit ago, so I'm heading to bed. Still have to head to work tomorrow.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:-{A Message from the Office of the Equestrian Federation}-

[I]"Comrades of the Federation, Leaders and Delegates around the Confederacy, and to whoever may be listening in... The words I'm about to speak are the hardest I will ever have to utter in my life. It has taken me a great deal of courage and mental preparation to even consider sharing this with you, my most loyal and loved friends and family, something that hurts me down to my very soul. As of 1:25 this Sunday morning, the angels have descended from the heavens and led Aleksander Coltsov back to the Lord. Yes... You heard me right. Aleksander Coltsov, my father, has passed away. The nation will be in lockdown for the upcoming state funeral in a few days."[/I]

A couple of notes:

- My grandfather, Bradford, was the inspiration for Aleksander. His kindness and willingness to help those in need was the basis for my personality. He passed away at the above time, so it made sense for both to move on.

- The time on the computer is roughly an hour behind. I apologize for any confusion.

My deepest condolences

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia

Russkov Soviet wrote:Thank you to the both of you. I will see what I can do to include those wishing to pay respects to my father. Plans will be discussed in the Kremlin this Monday.

OOC: He really was Jas. I tried to prepare myself for this, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. I just got home a little bit ago, so I'm heading to bed. Still have to head to work tomorrow.

Goodnight, Russ!

Russkov Soviet

I wish you all a nice Sunday. :)

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia

New poll in Zentari. Come and Vote!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=142756

Good Afternoon friends. Anything interesting happen? I don't catch alot outside of my city. ^^;

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Good Afternoon friends. Anything interesting happen? I don't catch alot outside of my city. ^^;

Since when does anything interesting ever happen in this region?

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Dalmark

Nuremgard wrote:Since when does anything interesting ever happen in this region?

There's probably a few things... And I could always start a World War. ^^;

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:There's probably a few things... And I could always start a World War. ^^;

I moved a nation to the Communist Bloc region. It's amusing to see them all arguing with each other about what form of socialism is best.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:I moved a nation to the Communist Bloc region. It's amusing to see them all arguing with each other about what form of socialism is best.

It is. I'm happy with "my version".

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:It is. I'm happy with "my version".

One of them said I'd be shot in the revolution. Really makes me want to be a communist so it does.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Just a bit of an update.

(IRL) My grandfather's funeral will be held this Thursday or Friday. I'll be mostly "AFK" til next Monday.

(IC) Aleksander will have an open casket viewing in the Kremlin tomorrow. A cross country trip will ensue over the next week. Someone outside my office was discussing plans to see what can be done to get foreign ambassadors and diplomats to New Mareskov to pay their respects. Projects are in place. (Example: Laying special rails for engines like Percy). I didn't hear much, but it touches my heart.

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Just a bit of an update.

(IRL) My grandfather's funeral will be held this Thursday or Friday. I'll be mostly "AFK" til next Monday.

(IC) Aleksander will have an open casket viewing in the Kremlin tomorrow. A cross country trip will ensue over the next week. Someone outside my office was discussing plans to see what can be done to get foreign ambassadors and diplomats to New Mareskov to pay their respects. Projects are in place. (Example: Laying special rails for engines like Percy). I didn't hear much, but it touches my heart.

I'm sorry for your loss. :(

Russkov Soviet, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:-{A Message from the Office of the Equestrian Federation}-

[I]"Comrades of the Federation, Leaders and Delegates around the Confederacy, and to whoever may be listening in... The words I'm about to speak are the hardest I will ever have to utter in my life. It has taken me a great deal of courage and mental preparation to even consider sharing this with you, my most loyal and loved friends and family, something that hurts me down to my very soul. As of 1:25 this Sunday morning, the angels have descended from the heavens and led Aleksander Coltsov back to the Lord. Yes... You heard me right. Aleksander Coltsov, my father, has passed away. The nation will be in lockdown for the upcoming state funeral in a few days."[/I]

A couple of notes:

- My grandfather, Bradford, was the inspiration for Aleksander. His kindness and willingness to help those in need was the basis for my personality. He passed away at the above time, so it made sense for both to move on.

- The time on the computer is roughly an hour behind. I apologize for any confusion.

May Comrade Coltsov Rest in Peace.

Russkov Soviet wrote:Just a bit of an update.

(IRL) My grandfather's funeral will be held this Thursday or Friday. I'll be mostly "AFK" til next Monday.

(IC) Aleksander will have an open casket viewing in the Kremlin tomorrow. A cross country trip will ensue over the next week. Someone outside my office was discussing plans to see what can be done to get foreign ambassadors and diplomats to New Mareskov to pay their respects. Projects are in place. (Example: Laying special rails for engines like Percy). I didn't hear much, but it touches my heart.

Could i visit? He was a very decent rival and one of the few leader i respected as an equal.

OOC

May your gran rest in peace, i am sorry for your loss. I am sure he must have been a good guy to be around with. And considering the inspiration it essentially confirms how much you must have liked him. Or at least that's what i think.

I will also be away for probably few days, my mental state seems worse than it is usually for some reason. Sorry if it makes this more depressing. It certainly wasn't my intent to do so.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

I am now the proud author of 13 issues.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, The British Islands Confederacy

Spanelsko wrote:May Comrade Coltsov Rest in Peace.

Could i visit? He was a very decent rival and one of the few leader i respected as an equal.

OOC

May your gran rest in peace, i am sorry for your loss. I am sure he must have been a good guy to be around with. And considering the inspiration it essentially confirms how much you must have liked him. Or at least that's what i think.

I will also be away for probably few days, my mental state seems worse than it is usually for some reason. Sorry if it makes this more depressing. It certainly wasn't my intent to do so.

Thank you Span. Of course you can visit! ^^;

OOC: He was indeed one of my favorite family members. And take all the time you need! Get to feeling better. ^^;

I performed my civic duty today. Polling station was quiet. A handful of voters were there but no-one was handing out leaflets like usual.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:I performed my civic duty today. Polling station was quiet. A handful of voters were there but no-one was handing out leaflets like usual.

Not what I would expect, but I don't vote anyhow. ^^;

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Not what I would expect, but I don't vote anyhow. ^^;

Seems to be a generally low turnout which is expected for EU elections. Low turnout will unfortunately favour the Brexit Party. You'd think Remainers would get their arses out and vote for pro-EU parties.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Seems to be a generally low turnout which is expected for EU elections. Low turnout will unfortunately favour the Brexit Party. You'd think Remainers would get their arses out and vote for pro-EU parties.

Yeah... You'd think so. Then again... People seem to spend more time talking then acting.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Yeah... You'd think so. Then again... People seem to spend more time talking then acting.

We all know the Brexit Party is going to win the majority of UK seats in the EU Parliament which is so f*cking embarrassing. I just hope the SNP take the majority of Scottish seats.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia

Update Time! Both good and bad news..

- I will have the factbook regarding Aleksanders funeral done this Saturday.

- NS thinks it's funny to proclaim that my armed forces are being "beligerant on the international stage". All I did was send troops to attack a nation that attacked us first!

- I love you all!

- I am considering on bringing one of my puppets back from the grave, but I don't know which one. Mostly cause I forgot names and passwords.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Update Time! Both good and bad news..

- I will have the factbook regarding Aleksanders funeral done this Saturday.

- NS thinks it's funny to proclaim that my armed forces are being "beligerant on the international stage". All I did was send troops to attack a nation that attacked us first!

- I love you all!

- I am considering on bringing one of my puppets back from the grave, but I don't know which one. Mostly cause I forgot names and passwords.

You should bring back a capitalist dictatorship type nation.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:You should bring back a capitalist dictatorship type nation.

I...am not sure I have one. I know I based one off of the Confederate States of America, but most of them are Russian. -thinks- If I can find my old notebook... It'll help.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:I...am not sure I have one. I know I based one off of the Confederate States of America, but most of them are Russian. -thinks- If I can find my old notebook... It'll help.

Or just create a whole new nation.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:

- I love you all!

Love you too. And everyone else as well. :D

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica I read an interesting article today about the political situation in Bremen. I heard they are holding their state election alongside the European one. The region is a Social Democrat stronghold but according to the article, Bremen has become very poor and neglected over the years. Do you think the Christian Democrats will oust the Social Democrats there?

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Or just create a whole new nation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ1Rb9hC4JY

Nuremgard

Nuremgard wrote:Penguania And Antarctica I read an interesting article today about the political situation in Bremen. I heard they are holding their state election alongside the European one. The region is a Social Democrat stronghold but according to the article, Bremen has become very poor and neglected over the years. Do you think the Christian Democrats will oust the Social Democrats there?

Well according to the news I've heard and the prognosises it's going to be a Red-Red-Green (SPD, Left, Greens) coalition or a Jamaica (CDU, FDP [liberals], Greens) coalition.

Also there are many (but not everywhere) municipal, district, city elections held on the coming Sunday.

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Well according to the news I've heard and the prognosises it's going to be a Red-Red-Green (SPD, Left, Greens) coalition or a Jamaica (CDU, FDP [liberals], Greens) coalition.

Also there are many (but not everywhere) municipal, district, city elections held on the coming Sunday.

Remind me, what area do you live in?

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Remind me, what area do you live in?

Börde district in Saxony-Anhalt. One of the five "new" states of Germany.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%B6rde_(district)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxony-Anhalt

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Börde district in Saxony-Anhalt. One of the five "new" states of Germany.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%B6rde_(district)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxony-Anhalt

What party do you tend to vote for? I'm sorry, you have probably told me all this before but I have a terrible memory sometimes.

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:What party do you tend to vote for? I'm sorry, you have probably told me all this before but I have a terrible memory sometimes.

In which election?

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:In which election?

Well, all of them really lol if you can be bothered explaining.

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Well, all of them really lol if you can be bothered explaining.

Municipality council: you vote for persons and not for a party. Tho the people are members of parties or nominated by parties. I know some of the candidates personally so those will most likely get my vote.

Village council: same as above

District council: same voting method as above. Tho I don't know who I'll vote for. Maybe the candidates of the Free Voters association.

EU parliament: prolly for "Die Humanisten" (The Humanists). I've 'discovered' this party while informing myself about the elections and they are to my liking. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_of_Humanists)

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Municipality council: you vote for persons and not for a party. Tho the people are members of parties or nominated by parties. I know some of the candidates personally so those will most likely get my vote.

Village council: same as above

District council: same voting method as above. Tho I don't know who I'll vote for. Maybe the candidates of the Free Voters association.

EU parliament: prolly for "Die Humanisten" (The Humanists). I've 'discovered' this party while informing myself about the elections and they are to my liking. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_of_Humanists)

That's cool. How do you vote when you're electing a representative to the national parliament?

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:That's cool. How do you vote when you're electing a representative to the national parliament?

What do you mean?

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:What do you mean?

Well you mentioned various councils but you never said how you vote for the Bundestag.

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Well you mentioned various councils but you never said how you vote for the Bundestag.

You have two seperate votes. The first vote is for a candidate in your electoral constituency. The second vote is for a party.

I'm quoting Wikipedia in the following paragraphs:

"First vote

The first vote allows the elector to vote for a direct candidate of their constituency, who applies for a direct mandate in the Bundestag (see illustration above, no. 2). Relative majority voting is used, which means that the candidate who receives most of the votes gets the mandate. If the vote results in a tie, the lot drawn by the leader of the regional election is decisive. In this case, the votes for the other candidates are invalid. The primary function of the first vote is to personalize the election. As there are 299 constituencies at the moment, the same number of mandates in the Bundestag are distributed to the elected candidates in each district. However, the first vote does not determine the power of the parties in the Bundestag. For each direct mandate in a Bundesland the party always receives one mandate less from the second vote.

The size and the geographical shape of the electoral constituencies are revised by an electoral committee appointed by Germany's Head of State. The final decision is made by the German Bundestag and can be found in an attachment to the federal electoral law."

"Second vote

For the distribution of seats in the German Bundestag, the second vote is more important than the first vote. This second vote allows the elector to vote for a party whose candidates are put together on the regional electoral list. Based on the proportion of second votes, the 598 mandates are distributed to the parties who have achieved at least 5 percent of valid second votes (see election threshold). Since the 1987 German Bundestag elections, the distribution of seats was made according to the Hare-Niemeyer method. Due to a change in the law passed in January 2008, the distribution of seats is now made according to the Sainte-Laguë/Schepers method.

The proportion of seats a party gets in the Bundestag approximately equates to the percentage of votes the party gets in the election. Discrepancies result from overhang and the election threshold. According to §6, para. 1, clause 2 of the Federal Election Law the electors' second votes are not accounted for if those electors give their first votes to a successful and autonomous direct candidate (a candidate who is not nominated by a party). This rule is designed to prevent a double influence on the composition of the Bundestag.

A similar problem occurred at the federal election in 2002. The PDS got two direct mandates in Berlin, but with only 4.0% of second votes they failed to pass the election threshold. The second votes from the electors who voted for those direct candidates counted nevertheless, since in this case both candidates belonged to a party which had handed in a regional list in the respective Bundesland. In its decision of November 23, 1988 (Federal Constitutional Law 79, 161), the Federal Constitutional Court pointed out the relevant loophole in the Federal Election Law to the legislative body. Abolishing the system with first and second votes with the possibility of splitting votes – meaning the elector's option to vote for a direct candidate and for a party independently – would solve the problem automatically."

Nuremgard, Percyton

Nuremgard wrote:Well you mentioned various councils but you never said how you vote for the Bundestag.

Short video that explains it quite well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcojNY7pc00

Nuremgard

Nuremgard wrote:Or just create a whole new nation.

Yeah... I'm going to have to. I can't find anything in this notebook. Bleh... At least I'll have a nation to fall back on if something happens to my main.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Yeah... I'm going to have to. I can't find anything in this notebook. Bleh... At least I'll have a nation to fall back on if something happens to my main.

I've given up on maintaining a second nation. I cant keep interest in any of them long enough. So I'm sticking to making this one as best I can.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:I've given up on maintaining a second nation. I cant keep interest in any of them long enough. So I'm sticking to making this one as best I can.

Yeah.. I've worked to hard on this one. ^^;

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:Yeah.. I've worked to hard on this one. ^^;

Same with me and Nurem. :P

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

I swear, only in NS land does building a new airport result in less tourism.

Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton

The Issue

The large, militaristic nation of Dàguó is currently in a dispute with the breakaway province of New Dàguó. As nations around the world begin to take sides, opposing ambassadors have arrived in your office to seek your support.

“This ‘New Dàguó’ is nothing but a treasonous cartel of hoodlums and degenerates,” scowls Rajesh Andersson, the ambassador from the Empire of Dàguó. “We are one of your most important trading partners, especially for your Arms Manufacturing industry. We demand affirmation as the one true and legitimate government of Dàguó. Don’t believe the lies those criminals tell you - our Holy Emperor, long may he live, provides true prosperity and success to all of his citizens. Besides, we might just have to take military action against those who support the so-called New Dàguó - and you want to be on the correct side in this coming war, don’t you?”

The Talking Point

The government advises foreign diplomats to speak softly and carry a big bag of cash.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Hello guys! ^^; Russkov here. Managed to find my puppet, although its a -coughs- bit dusty. 178 days to be exact. -sneezes-

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko

I love the outrage of right-wingers whinging about how being "assaulted" with milkshakes is political violence and shows how undemocratic and fascist the left are. The left throws milkshakes, the right throws knives and guns. But all political violence is bad apparently.

I suppose according to these people, the British should not have stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny. That's political violence after all which made them just as bad as the Nazis. They should have countered Adolf with reasoned argument and rationality. That would have definitely stopped him in his genocidal conquest.

As we all know, fascists can be reasoned with and appeased. History shows that.

Russkov Soviet, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

-chuckles- Well.... That was expected. A few workers quit, so my schedule is now completely changed. I don't know what it will be, but I know that I'll be less active.

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:-chuckles- Well.... That was expected. A few workers quit, so my schedule is now completely changed. I don't know what it will be, but I know that I'll be less active.

I'm sorry to hear that. Much strength and luck I wish upon you.

Russkov Soviet

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I'm sorry to hear that. Much strength and luck I wish upon you.

Ty Peng. It's all good. I think I only lose like... one hour of sleep on two shifts? Still have two days off tho.

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Ty Peng. It's all good. I think I only lose like... one hour of sleep on two shifts? Still have two days off tho.

Good. Relaxation time I necessary.

Russkov Soviet

When the political situation is so bad across the Pond that I hear 'Muricans feeling sorry for Britain.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Good showing for the SNP taking half of Scotland's EU Parliament seats. Glad to have played my part.

Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia

Nuremgard wrote:Good showing for the SNP taking half of Scotland's EU Parliament seats. Glad to have played my part.

The electoral map is looking very yellow. Me likely.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Lex Caledonia wrote:The electoral map is looking very yellow. Me likely.

SNP wins half of Scotland's seats.

Sarah Smith on BBC: Many SNP voters are Leavers. Also, Brexit Party got one seat so Scotland is not a unanimously pro-EU country.

No sh!t, hen. No country is unanimously pro-anything. Scots aren't a hive mind. We do disagree on things, including Brexit. She was just sore that her daddy's party Labour got absolutely gubbed. :P

Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova

Nuremgard wrote:SNP wins half of Scotland's seats.

Sarah Smith on BBC: Many SNP voters are Leavers. Also, Brexit Party got one seat so Scotland is not a unanimously pro-EU country.

No sh!t, hen. No country is unanimously pro-anything. Scots aren't a hive mind. We do disagree on things, including Brexit. She was just sore that her daddy's party Labour got absolutely gubbed. :P

Time for us to do better, INDYREF2 IS ON ITS WAY MAH BOI

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Lex Caledonia wrote:Time for us to do better, INDYREF2 IS ON ITS WAY MAH BOI

My sister is optimistic. She thinks we'll win it this time. I'm still a cynic though. Managing my expectations.

Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia

The Talking Point

The tenet of free speech is held dear.

Reclassification

Spanelsko's Civil Rights rose from Some to Below Average.

As i always say, here you can say whatever you want. But as for how long you live with it, well that depends on if you need firing squad behind you or not.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Hello :)

Hello. How are you today?

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Hello. How are you today?

Oh I'm fine. I've just returned from the cinema. I watched 'Rocketman'. It's a good film.

How about you?

Nuremgard, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Oh I'm fine. I've just returned from the cinema. I watched 'Rocketman'. It's a good film.

How about you?

I'm okay. I watched the live action Aladdin movie yesterday.

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Nuremgard wrote:I'm okay. I watched the live action Aladdin movie yesterday.

How is it?

Nuremgard, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:How is it?

It was good. I liked it.

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Good day. I wish you all a wonderful day. :)

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Percyton

So Trump is coming for a state visit with all his adult children. What a shame if Air Force One had a tragic accident and tumbled into the Atlantic on the way here...

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Hello friends. I wish you all an amazing Sunday. :D

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Percyton

Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.

Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.

Supreme executive power should come from a mandate from the masses, not some farcical aquatic ceremony!

Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Supreme executive power should come from a mandate from the masses, not some farcical aquatic ceremony!

You can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you! I mean, if I went around saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away!

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:You can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you! I mean, if I went around saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away!

Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help, I'm being repressed!

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help, I'm being repressed!

Some very good movie you Britons made there.

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Some very good movie you Britons made there.

We have our gems.

My secondary nation was ejected and banned from the region it resided in. I debated a Brexiteer who didn't like what I was saying so he got rid of me haha.

Penguania And Antarctica

New poll in Zentari. Come and vote!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=143365

Percyton

Nuremgard wrote:We have our gems.

My secondary nation was ejected and banned from the region it resided in. I debated a Brexiteer who didn't like what I was saying so he got rid of me haha.

I mean isn't that the usual procedure. Surrounding yourself with like minded people and get rid of those that don't support you.

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I mean isn't that the usual procedure. Surrounding yourself with like minded people and get rid of those that don't support you.

So it seems. He is a Scot who supports a no-deal Brexit.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:So it seems. He is a Scot who supports a no-deal Brexit.

How is the weather on the island? Over here the first summer days struck us with a clear blue sky and 32°C

Nuremgard, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:How is the weather on the island? Over here the first summer days struck us with a clear blue sky and 32°C

It still seems pretty mild here. It was meant to be the hottest day of the year so far yesterday but it didn't feel like it up here.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Nuremgard wrote:It still seems pretty mild here. It was meant to be the hottest day of the year so far yesterday but it didn't feel like it up here.

I wouldn't mind some mild temperatures. The prognosis for Wednesday is 34 °C

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Percyton

“I have a fabulous idea, fearless leader!” trumpets your Minister of Propaganda. “Patronise the best female artists with government contracts, and mandate that they be displayed in all galleries and public spaces. However, they should only be sculpting statues and painting portraits of the most important person in this nation... You, The Great Supreme Lord Khan!”

I have managed to brainwash my own propaganda minister..... is my charisma so high or is it due to my genocidal tendencies? I let you decide.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

The Askana Chronicle

VOL. 32 NO. 79CITY FINAL

SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2019

Government Busts Illegal Restaurants, Frees 23 Tigers

i sometimes wonder if i am the insane one in Spanelsko or my people.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

“Spanelsko is at the centre of the world culturally and economically,” observes Spanelskoan Geographic Society president Gillian Dax, tearing up a little as she salutes the flag. “Thus we should be at the centre of the map. Ban the Maxcator Projection in our schools and businesses, and have them use THIS map instead. I call it the The Great Supreme Lord Khan View. A proud map, for a proud nation!”

And finally i am starting to think that we took the "Ultranationalist" idea and multiplied it by extreme cause this fanatical devotion is a bit insane.

The Talking Point

Many believe that The Great Supreme Lord Khan's head is big enough for the sun to orbit around it.

Maybe my ego.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Spanelsko wrote:“Spanelsko is at the centre of the world culturally and economically,” observes Spanelskoan Geographic Society president Gillian Dax, tearing up a little as she salutes the flag. “Thus we should be at the centre of the map. Ban the Maxcator Projection in our schools and businesses, and have them use THIS map instead. I call it the The Great Supreme Lord Khan View. A proud map, for a proud nation!”

And finally i am starting to think that we took the "Ultranationalist" idea and multiplied it by extreme cause this fanatical devotion is a bit insane.

The Talking Point

Many believe that The Great Supreme Lord Khan's head is big enough for the sun to orbit around it.

Maybe my ego.

-chuckles- You are quite the Leader. ^^;

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko

A Good Sunday to all! A small update from our lovely nation.

- The Factbook regarding Aleksander will be posted eventually. It's not something easy to write, but I do need to get it done soon.

- Our son, Josef, has taking a liking to the Thomas and Friends. Thanks again to Percy for sending those over. We age very quick in our youth, so our childhood is quite short due to the mutagen. In some time, I plan to bring Josef to Sodor to see his heroes in the flesh...er...metal. ^^;

- The Equestrian Navy snagged a drifting, and dilapidated, warship roughly 30 miles off the coast of Leningrad. After some research, it was concluded to be one of the ships from Spanelsko's past invasion. The ship is set to be repaired and rearmed.

- A small skirmish between a EQS Battlecruiser, a Romulan escort, and some Klingons near Vulcan resulted in some tension between the powers. No ships were lost.

- We attempted to hold a Formula 1 Gran Prix in New Mareskov. The race went well, but was delayed for two hours due to a mistake on one of the turns. Construction to realign it was needed.

- In 4 days, Equestrian Navy and Air Force personnel will be attending the D-Day Anniversary in Normandy.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:-chuckles- You are quite the Leader. ^^;

I am not sure if this is supposed to be a compliment or an insult, so i take the mid way though and call it 50/50 from both.

Russkov Soviet wrote:A Good Sunday to all! A small update from our lovely nation.

- The Factbook regarding Aleksander will be posted eventually. It's not something easy to write, but I do need to get it done soon.

- Our son, Josef, has taking a liking to the Thomas and Friends. Thanks again to Percy for sending those over. We age very quick in our youth, so our childhood is quite short due to the mutagen. In some time, I plan to bring Josef to Sodor to see his heroes in the flesh...er...metal. ^^;

- The Equestrian Navy snagged a drifting, and dilapidated, warship roughly 30 miles off the coast of Leningrad. After some research, it was concluded to be one of the ships from Spanelsko's past invasion. The ship is set to be repaired and rearmed.

- A small skirmish between a EQS Battlecruiser, a Romulan escort, and some Klingons near Vulcan resulted in some tension between the powers. No ships were lost.

- We attempted to hold a Formula 1 Gran Prix in New Mareskov. The race went well, but was delayed for two hours due to a mistake on one of the turns. Construction to realign it was needed.

- In 4 days, Equestrian Navy and Air Force personnel will be attending the D-Day Anniversary in Normandy.

Before you do something stupid could we search the ship? There's probably some important military info in there and possibly something like an ...... WMD. Or so i was informed, we kinda forgot to salvage the destroyed ships and take back the worst case scenario stuff with us. And i hope that you didnt anger my Romulan friends, cause i still have a bone to pick with you soviet.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Spanelsko wrote:[spoiler]I am not sure if this is supposed to be a compliment or an insult, so i take the mid way though and call it 50/50 from both.Before you do something stupid could we search the ship? There's probably some important military info in there and possibly something like an ...... WMD. Or so i was informed, we kinda forgot to salvage the destroyed ships and take back the worst case scenario stuff with us. And i hope that you didnt anger my Romulan friends, cause i still have a bone to pick with you soviet.[/spoiler]

It was a compliment. I will tow the ship to neutral waters to allow your forces to retrieve it. It is *your* ship after all. We were going to have it docked in Leningrad as part of the museum. And don't fret about the Romulans. The escort was assisting us on a training exercise when the Klingons misinterpreted our weapons powering up as a threat.

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko

Russkov Soviet wrote:It was a compliment. I will tow the ship to neutral waters to allow your forces to retrieve it. It is *your* ship after all. We were going to have it docked in Leningrad as part of the museum. And don't fret about the Romulans. The escort was assisting us on a training exercise when the Klingons misinterpreted our weapons powering up as a threat.

Feel free to take the ship as a relic to a museum, we have better stuff already we just need the important stuff on it. As for Romulans, good to know. I always disliked the Klingons anyway. (OOC true fact, i hate klingons not because of their colours, name or tribal way of life but because they look so god damn ugly XD )

Russkov Soviet

“Avast! Ye government knaves have no right to dictate where me and me hearties travel!” shouts suspected pirate, Edward Teach, as he barges into your office and impales the remains of your globe with his cutlass. “The Tiger’s Revenge shall sail wherever she pleases! Ye landlubbing government scallywags must get rid of all restrictions on freedom of navigation in your territorial waters, or you’ll be walking the plank!”

The Talking Point

Ships no longer sail as no one wants to encounter Spanelskoan pirates.

Russkov Soviet

Spanelsko wrote:Feel free to take the ship as a relic to a museum, we have better stuff already we just need the important stuff on it. As for Romulans, good to know. I always disliked the Klingons anyway. (OOC true fact, i hate klingons not because of their colours, name or tribal way of life but because they look so god damn ugly XD )

The ship is in neutral waters, so feel free to examine it. I made sure that the only reason my soldiers set foot on it was to ensure it wouldn't sink at any point. (And I agree to an extent.)

Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.

Is election by the Supreme Council a good basis then?

Gordon: Percy, that was a Monty Python reference! How could you miss that?

Percy: Oh, it is? Guess I missed that.

Russkov Soviet wrote:

- Our son, Josef, has taking a liking to the Thomas and Friends. Thanks again to Percy for sending those over. We age very quick in our youth, so our childhood is quite short due to the mutagen. In some time, I plan to bring Josef to Sodor to see his heroes in the flesh...er...metal. ^^;

- In 4 days, Equestrian Navy and Air Force personnel will be attending the D-Day Anniversary in Normandy.

We are happy to hear that! We always like getting new fans, and you're free to bring your son here whenever you like! We'll even give him the VIP treatment and let him meet all his favorite engines!

As for D-Day, we are glad you'll be going to honor that important day! Many of us Sodor engines lived through the war and assisted in the war effort, and our people served with distinction in the war (including the Normandy landings), so we'll also be sending a delegation to Normandy led by Deputy Foreign Minister Lord Callan. The delegation will also include some of the remaining World War II veterans on Sodor, so they can pay their respects as well.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Hello. I've got a question our Americans here might be able to answer:

Why are perpetrators in the US in the newspapers or on broadcasted news mentioned with their full name or a name it all? Why is the name so important to you?

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Hello. I've got a question our Americans here might be able to answer:

Why are perpetrators in the US in the newspapers or on broadcasted news mentioned with their full name or a name it all? Why is the name so important to you?

Here in the US, I guess the general public sees value in knowing who committed the crime. Regardless, this importance on the name of a perpetrator is, in my opinion, pretty dangerous. To me, the name of the person who commits a crime is not really that important, as I actively avoid news sources that overemphasize names.

Penguania And Antarctica

The Valleian Orders wrote:Here in the US, I guess the general public sees value in knowing who committed the crime. Regardless, this importance on the name of a perpetrator is, in my opinion, pretty dangerous. To me, the name of the person who commits a crime is not really that important, as I actively avoid news sources that overemphasize names.

The problem that I have when they show the pic and the full name of a criminal that isn't even convicted yet but just a suspect that this person has a right of privacy. And even if that person is a murderer he must be protected by the state because he is a citizen of the state. By presenting pic and name of the person to the public that person is in great danger of becoming a victim of a lynch mob and vigilantism. At least over here in Europe you don't lose your fundamental rights just because you are a suspect of criminal investigations.

"Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law."

Nuremgard, Spanelsko

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