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Jaslandia wrote:I haven't been keeping tracking (others might be, though), but we've lost a few of the old guard, and even some people who were relatively new. Audiastan CTE'ed I think, Everest is long gone, Ehrereich (sic?) is long gone, etc.

Oh, and Vladovaskia briefly came back before CTE'ing again.

Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris

Jaslandia wrote:Oh, and Vladovaskia briefly came back before CTE'ing again.

Well. I guess we are lucky to have had them.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Jaslandia wrote:Oh, and Vladovaskia briefly came back before CTE'ing again.

Killdash also CTE'd a couple of weeks ago, along with Commonwealth of Californian States

Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris

Pirate Kingdoms wrote:Killdash also CTE'd a couple of weeks ago, along with Commonwealth of Californian States

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

Jaslandia wrote:Not Killdash! I thought he'd really be coming back this time! I guess not. RIP Killdash. And RIP Commonwealth of Californian States too.

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

New Estaris wrote:Someone refresh my memory:

Whats with the teapots?

I remember awhile back, it was some nations that brought it up.

Teapots? What do you mean? Are you talking about the one on our regional flag?

Penguania And Antarctica

Jaslandia wrote:Teapots? What do you mean? Are you talking about the one on our regional flag?

Yeah

Penguania And Antarctica

New Estaris wrote:Yeah

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

Oelesa wrote: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.

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 Whiner’s 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 9.1–9.3 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 230,000–280,000.

- 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

Oelesa wrote: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.

Now’s 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

Cesorion wrote: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

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

Yukona wrote:Now’s 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]

I don't have enough star wars love to read all that lmao.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Cesorion wrote:So I am considering running for Chancellor....

waiting for the public's response

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

Cesorion wrote:So I am considering running for Chancellor....

waiting for the public's response

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

Oelesa wrote:I don't have enough star wars love to read all that lmao.

It’s treason then

Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica

Oelesa wrote:I don't have enough star wars love to read all that lmao.

You haven't been active for a long time. Where were you?

Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:It’s treason then

I've never even seen Star Wars, so what punishment do I get?

Penguania And Antarctica

Oelesa wrote: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.

It is an honor to have that said for me from the most experienced regional politician.....

Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica

Vetriutan 2 wrote:You haven't been active for a long time. Where were you?

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

Cesorion wrote:It is an honor to have that said for me from the most experienced regional politician.....

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

Yukona wrote:It’s treason then

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

Oelesa wrote: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.

I've retired here, and moved my political activities to a different region :p

Penguania And Antarctica

Oelesa wrote:Damn, I was doing pretty good avoiding the courts. Some people have a pretty good record getting caught with the court *cough* Unfallious

Trudeau

Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica

Sulania wrote:I've retired here, and moved my political activities to a different region :p

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

Sulania wrote:I've retired here, and moved my political activities to a different region :p

Which region if I may ask

Penguania And Antarctica

I will not be running again for Speaker.

Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Mercunova wrote:I will not be running again for Speaker.

Come on!! Why?! You were excellent!

Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Oelesa wrote: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.

Sorry to hear that, Oel.

Mercunova wrote:I will not be running again for Speaker.

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

Mercunova wrote:I will not be running again for Speaker.

From one Speaker to another, there's no one else id rather see in that position than you.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Cesorion

Jaslandia wrote: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.

Agreed...

Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

I re-run for MoJ. Because I think the office would be vacant otherwise.

Jaslandia, Oelesa, Percyton

Oelesa wrote:there's no one else id rather see in that position than you.

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

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I re-run for MoJ. Because I think the office would be vacant otherwise.

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

Mercunova wrote: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.

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

Vetriutan 2 wrote:I've never even seen Star Wars, so what punishment do I get?

You shall become a Moisture Farmer on Jakku

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Confederal States

Cesorion wrote:So I am considering running for Chancellor....

waiting for the public's response

As long as you don’t fall victim to the Chancellor’s 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

Continental Commonwealths wrote:As long as you don’t fall victim to the Chancellor’s Curse. Ever since the original CFN, a lot of our Chancellors have a tendency to plummet in activity once elected.

NO CHANCE this happens with me. Period.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Cesorion wrote:NO CHANCE this happens with me. Period.

Well then, get at ‘er!

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton, Cesorion

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Well then, get at ‘er!

I am getting at 'er

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Cesorion wrote:Which region if I may ask

[Region]Libertatem[/region]

Continental Commonwealths wrote:As long as you don’t fall victim to the Chancellor’s Curse. Ever since the original CFN, a lot of our Chancellors have a tendency to plummet in activity once elected.

Hey, I think I've been kindaaa active

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Cesorion

Hyderbourg wrote:Hey, I think I've been kindaaa active

So what is gonna happen with the election?

Percyton

Oelesa wrote: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.

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.

Oelesa wrote: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.

Sorry to hear about all that, Oel. But, I'm glad you're doing better now!

Mercunova wrote: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.

Lex Caledonia wrote: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.

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

Yukona wrote:You shall become a Moisture Farmer on Jakku

Moisture farmer? That sounds like something Pat Brown would have wet dreams about.

Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Yukona

Yukona wrote:Moisture Farmer

I think California could use a few of these

Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona

Mercunova wrote:I think California could use a few of these

Stop stealing my jokes.

Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton

Percyton wrote: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.

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

Hyderbourg wrote:Hey, I think I've been kindaaa active

Pfft, before today you hadn’t 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

Russkov Soviet wrote: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!

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.)

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Fair enough then I'll run

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Percyton wrote: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.

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.

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Hyderbourg wrote:Hey, I think I've been kindaaa active

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.

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Nuremgard wrote: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.)

...but Trainspotting is my favourite Scottish film.

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Lex Caledonia wrote:...but Trainspotting is my favourite Scottish film.

I know he's a junkie in it but I always had a wee crush on Ewan McGregor since I saw that film.

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Nuremgard wrote:I know he's a junkie in it but I always had a wee crush on Ewan McGregor since I saw that film.

I don't know why, but I liked Renton's appearance in the second one more than the first

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Pirate Kingdoms wrote:I don't know why, but I liked Renton's appearance in the second one more than the first

Possibly because he doesn't look like he's dying in the second one?

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Lex Caledonia wrote:...but Trainspotting is my favourite Scottish film.

You may be a Yes voter but come on, pal. You're definitely middle class lol

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Nuremgard wrote:Possibly because he doesn't look like he's dying in the second one?

True, true

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Regarding the Secretary Act (Vista Major):

At the end of voting, there was one endorsed and three denounced. The Noes have it; bill fails.

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For anyone who hasn't read it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjyeqebodHsQ128c1lfAi8CsytUUVYmdeDh2i_N5U5w/edit?usp=sharing

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Vetriutan 2 wrote:For anyone who hasn't read it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjyeqebodHsQ128c1lfAi8CsytUUVYmdeDh2i_N5U5w/edit?usp=sharing

https://youtu.be/vhe3vSe-mmw

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Jaslandia wrote:https://youtu.be/vhe3vSe-mmw

It is what is going on right now. This isn't fanfiction. It's reality.

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Additionally, here is the audiobook that you have all been waiting for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJOuLp4W3BE

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Russkov Soviet wrote: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.

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.

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Lex Caledonia wrote:...but Trainspotting is my favourite Scottish film.

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*

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Vetriutan 2 wrote:For anyone who hasn't read it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjyeqebodHsQ128c1lfAi8CsytUUVYmdeDh2i_N5U5w/edit?usp=sharing

I would never

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Vista Major wrote:I would never

Never what?

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Percyton wrote: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*

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!

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The Scottish Twins wrote: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!

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*

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Vetriutan 2 wrote:Never what?

I enjoy my own work, thank you very much

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=559678

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Vista Major wrote:I enjoy my own work, thank you very much

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=559678

People barely remember your work, but my one fanfiction is burned into every reader's brain forever because of its literary genius!

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Percyton wrote: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*

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

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Pirate Kingdoms wrote: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

You've committed a true public service, Tex. Thank you.

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Jaslandia wrote:You've committed a true public service, Tex. Thank you.

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.

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Pirate Kingdoms wrote: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

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.

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Vetriutan 2 wrote: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.

Stop. Just stop.

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Jaslandia wrote:Stop. Just stop.

Why?

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Vetriutan 2 wrote:Why?

You know why.

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Jaslandia wrote:You know why.

No, I don't.

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Vetriutan 2 wrote:No, I don't.

Well then you are lost.

https://youtu.be/M1DcD8e55YY

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Jaslandia wrote:Well then you are lost.

https://youtu.be/M1DcD8e55YY

>News & Politics

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Vetriutan 2 wrote:>News & Politics

"Breaking News: Well then you are lost"

"President Obi-Wan tells Senator Skywalker: 'Well then you are lost!'"

Axeldonia

Jaslandia wrote:"Breaking News: Well then you are lost"

"President Obi-Wan tells Senator Skywalker: 'Well then you are lost!'"

That's what I would say to anyone who voted for H.R. 1 in the House and Senate.

Jaslandia

Vetriutan 2 wrote:That's what I would say to anyone who voted for H.R. 1 in the House and Senate.

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

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Jaslandia wrote: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

Anyway, I need to go now. Bye!

Jaslandia

Vetriutan 2 wrote:Anyway, I need to go now. Bye!

See ya, Con!

Vetriutan 2 wrote:Moisture farmer? That sounds like something Pat Brown would have wet dreams about.

I can teach you all you need to know about Moisture farming but first you’re gonna have to find me some power converters

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Nuremgard wrote:I know he's a junkie in it but I always had a wee crush on Ewan McGregor since I saw that film.

hELo tHERe!

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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

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---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]

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Nuremgard wrote:You may be a Yes voter but come on, pal. You're definitely middle class lol

FUKCINNNNNNNN’ how is Trainspotting middle class?! It’s 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.

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Lex Caledonia wrote:FUKCINNNNNNNN’ how is Trainspotting middle class?! It’s 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.

This so much, it was one of the first films in the UK at least to portray heroin addiction near enough accurately

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