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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
It can, but part of the reform must be a decision on whether it's an alliance, a mutual and binding pact, or an agressive government.
It also has to choose on whether it wants to reinforce that stance with a joint military and whether quality is even needed in that show of unity.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
I will admit one thing about Brexit that the voters were almost certainly right on, there was some real fear-mongering going on there, and it hasn't been helped by Germany.
Penguania And Antarctica
I don't know how I feel about an EU military. I am for integration but against a single European super-state.
Penguania And Antarctica
The British media and government did all the scaremongering. The idiot British (mainly English) population fell for it as they always do.
Penguania And Antarctica
Emperor Nurem I of Scotls, Emperor by the Grace of God, Lord of the Isles, Duke of Rothesay, Duke of Argyll, Marquess of Lothian, Marquess of Tweeddale, Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, Earl of Perth, Earl of Galloway, Earl of Aberdeen, Earl of Orkney, Earl of Glasgow, Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, etc. etc.
Nuremgard
Just change that to Stephen. Nurem sounds blech.
Penguania And Antarctica
As you wish.
His Imperial Highness Emperor Stephen I of Scots, Emperor by the Grace of God, Lord of the Isles, Duke of Rothesay, Duke of Argyll, Marquess of Lothian, Marquess of Tweeddale, Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, Earl of Perth, Earl of Galloway, Earl of Aberdeen, Earl of Orkney, Earl of Glasgow, Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, etc. etc.
(PS: I would save that for the future. You never know. :) )
Nuremgard
Not sure I agree with that, part of the reason that the Pound fell so sharply was due to the fear instilled about the future of the UK, and that fear was in part because of the catastrophic predictions raised.
That said, this ain't my point of subject as anyone can know.
Eh, it could even be down to something like NATO really, doesn't need to be a superstate military, just a way to combine militaries such that troops going home have respect for other nations, and civilians respect other nations by proxy.
The real problem would be that Britain neutered itself with the Challenger 2 and with their Defense Ministry, so they'll need all German Tech... In short, either Germany gets to be the US of the EU or there isn't one basically.
His Imperial Majesty if you please. :P
You can be co-emperor with me. Or Kaiser if you prefer that title.
Penguania And Antarctica
Better Germany than the UK.
Penguania And Antarctica
As you wish, my liege.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Stephen I of Scots, Emperor by the Grace of God, Lord of the Isles, Duke of Rothesay, Duke of Argyll, Marquess of Lothian, Marquess of Tweeddale, Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, Earl of Perth, Earl of Galloway, Earl of Aberdeen, Earl of Orkney, Earl of Glasgow, Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, etc. etc.
I hope I finally fixed all the errors of my majeysty's title. :)
Nuremgard
You shall be duly rewarded, my loyal subject. :)
From a material stand point, neither is perfect or really good in my eyes.
The Challenger 2 is a disaster logistically, the Brit's bought it because they were told "Yo! If y'all buy this, we can build some new Mark II turrets for the old Challenger, that's double the tank for the price of only one and a half!" but never really got those Challengers back in action after the dismantling.
Germany meanwhile has my general dislike due to their lack of advancement substantial advancement in preference of incremental advancement. Indeed, while the quality of a tank like the Leopard can't be doubted, the incremental improvements create a dearth of creativity.
Frankly, it wouldn't help Germany's case, either.
Well I don't know anything about this Challenger or much about defence in general.
Kalaron, Penguania And Antarctica
Basically, imagine an old tank that the British built.
The ministry of Defense lied to the military about how much money they could dedicate to upgrading the older tanks so that they would have some decent publicity, and the simple fact is that the British lack the funds to make a more modern vehicle.
Defense ain't so hard to learn, just avoid going full blown "Must make gun bigger/ must make Jagdpanzer supreme ja" and you're better set than the Germans during the second world war.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
The reason why the Ministry of Defence has no money for upgrades or conventional forces is because the government spends billions on Trident.
Kalaron
Aye, which is why collective defense in the form of a European Central Army can be somewhat OK.
It's unlikely that any Country will remove nuclear Capacity, so alongside some downscaling efforts, attempts should be made to at least increase the capacity of the disparate European Militaries to share weapons and armour.
Nuremgard
I'd like to see the UK get rid of its nuclear weapons. Mostly because they're in Scotland. But mostly I'd like independence so we can run our own affairs and get rid of the weapons.
Mhm, maybe a redistribution instead?
You know I support the Scots, but the ticket of getting rid of the safety in the side the Nuke might not be the most popular unless there's some defense agreement with the Brits.
I'd rather everyone got rid of nukes but if England wants them post-indy, it can keep them. They wont be staying in an indy Scotland though.
Will we be having Tea Time tonight?
As President, I demand daily Tea Times
/s
The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Andromitus, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota
I second this demand
Einsiev, Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota
[list]Congratulations to [nation=short]Minnesota_Dakota[/nation] on your well-earned election as Minister of Foreign Affairs, may your guidance of the foreign affairs of the CoFN be a wonderful time for you and this region.[/list]
Sincerely,
Kep
[I]Commoner[/I]
Jaslandia, Minnesota Dakota
I like the left side of your flag but not the right.
Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota
Same
Nuremgard
Well, what case can be made to destroy them?
What do you mean? I'm against them on principle. Disgusting weapons of mass destruction and insanely expensive to boot.
I mean, there are still massive advantages to them still.
For the most part, it's curbed direct conflicts between first world states, and though you can call it expensive, it's far cheaper than full scale conflict.
I live near them. There are no advantages. It's just a way for the UK to wave its former imperialist willy on the world stage.
That's missing quite a bit of MAD doctrine, Nur.
To put it in comparison, take the 1930s and compare it to now, you'll find that part of the reason no country is willing to go to total war anymore (and almost all would embrace a peace without victory, really) is due to Nuclear weapons.
Admittedly, a fair bit is also the economic hardship that would happen, but consider reality without them.
Russia could invade another three or five slavic nations before the American public would demand a stop to it, and the only threat to make, really, is that of war when one is restrained without a nuclear weapon. You would see what is most likely a full scale conflict, with both sides rearing back to desolate each other in as many lands as possible, men across the globe would die and some scant thirty years later tensions would flare again and war erupts.
In the world with them though, nations can be kept within their bounds for the most part. It isn't perfect, but it's a damn sight better to a world without them.
Yukona
And you're missing the fact that I don't want nuclear weapons in my country.
Nah mate, I understand that wish perfectly well, but you have to acknowledge that, despite their faults, they do have a purpose.
Yukona
Not in my opinion. They're just there so nations can feel important and intimidating. The MoD keeps them up here because if they malfunction, the death of 5 millions Scots would be acceptable collateral damage.
Gee, Kal. Having weapons of mass destruction outside my city makes me feel so safe. I sure as crikey don't fear Russia at all because those nice nuclear missiles are nearby.
Penguania And Antarctica
[spoiler=My Inaugural Speech]Hello and Congratulations!
This is your new President, Vista Major! Let me say first off that I am ecstatic that I have been given the opportunity to hold the highest office in our government. Yes, I mean our government. This is not going to be a one man show. I may have an agenda, but I am well aware that each and everyone of you have our own suggestions and concerns. This is why I formally extend the open door invitation: Anyone in this region, anyone in our allied regions, anyone period can telegram me anytime, anywhere. And I promise that I will get back to you within 24 hours. If I don't I will certainly try and let you know. Now, I ask that you not harass or bully me in your telegrams. That aside, let's begin.
The Confederacy is at a crossroads. In the days and weeks past, we've seen friends feud, enemies attack, and relationships tear apart at the very seams. You don't have to be a genius to know that such actions are unacceptable. Luckily for us, we are all geniuses. We all have grand ideas and a passionate motivation to do good and well. Where we fall short is how we approach each other. Yes, I said we. I personally and wholeheartedly admit that I have been vile or otherwise unpleasant to people here in the past. You people know who you are. But, I am not alone in that I'm not the only one who wants to change. I know that it is hard to accept people who disagree with you on some of the most fundamental aspects of life. But, they must be respected and held to the highest value. After all, they are guests here, if not, family. And and guests and family, they are to be loved and appreciated to spending their time with us. Now, does that mean that we will accept blatant trolls and bullies? No. If I catch any of it, I will take action, legal or otherwise.
Which brings me to my next point: the Law.
During my tenure as President, the Laws of the Confederacy, including of the Constitution, will be reformed. No, I am not going to usher in anarchy, nor will I bring forth a dictatorship. We've had quite enough of at least the latter in past incarnations of this regions. To those of us who have been here since the Next Generation, the Commonwealth, and even Montaris, I want to thank you so much for sticking around for as long as you did. It takes courage and will to keep moving when others are asking you to stay behind. The reform I want for our system of government is that which streamlines the way we do things. If that means large-scale expansions of the law, or the considerable reduction thereof, then so be it. And, more importantly than that alone, I want your input. This ties into the open door policy I mentioned earlier. If you want something done, be sure to let me or another minister know. Long story short, I am willing to change this Confederacy, with your help. We are at a point in time where we must think and act critically towards our future here.
Which brings me to me next point: the future. The way I look at the Confederacy, infrastructurally, I think we are in a good position to do some good. Our roleplay scene is kicking up, and we already have people ready to kick things into high gear. The Confederacy really stands to become a cultural icon. Even a popular tourist destination. No, we are not going corporate. But we do have the resources to really start hosting some really awesome events. Anything from [I]regular[/I] tea times to parties and celebrations. And surely, we can invite our allies over for some friendly gaming competition. The possibilities are endless. We just have to reach up and grab what is ours for the picking. Now, let it be noted that I'm not gonna have the government running our roleplays or micromanaging our fun times. That will be up to you, the citizens of the Confederacy. Which brings me to my next point: Citizenship, here and abroad.
As Vice President, I have sent hundreds of recruitment telegrams to nations across NationStates. We even got a few recruits from that campaign. But that won't be all. I will be working with our government to amplify our recruitment efforts. And we aren't going to rely on telegrams alone. Through hard work, innovation, and dedication, we can come together and create a broad, cohesive campaign that can draw in new nations by the dozen! At the very least, we can try really hard. Also, while we're on the topic of bringing people in, I want people integrated. I plan on having a 100% citizenship rate in the Confederacy by the time my term is up. That's gonna take some effort but I'm confident that we can do it.
I know, this inaugural speech is long, maybe even tedious. But, if you made it this far (or if you just skimmed), you have shown me that you have a glimmer of hope for our region. And for that, I am eternally grateful. Thank you all so much for being here in the Confederacy today. I know, there are a hundred and eleventy seven other regions out there for you to join. Some larger, some bigger, some fancier, some rigider. But they will never be the Confederacy. We are rich with history and full of pride. We are unique, and always will be.
[I]In the Confederacy, We Trust[/I]
[I]A Movement to Believe In[/I]
~VM[/spoiler]
The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona, Magnatronia
Excuse me
Einsiev, Vista Major, Yukona
Well, first, if they malfunction the most likely thing to happen is that they won't explode if launched.
The chance that the nuclear reaction spontaneously goes off is less likely than that of you spontaneously combusting, Nur, or of the Atmosphere being set alight retroactively by the nuclear testing.
The actual detonation mechanism for a nuclear missile is Insensitive High Explosive -typically TATB- which is as the name suggests insensiive to shock, heat, or kinetic impacts. The rockets, if launched, might be enough to set the warhead off if they crash, but in the event that Britain needs to be launching nuclear missiles...well...you might as well kiss your butt goodbye.
Besides, you make it sound like the British military deploys the missile and just sits there doing their nails, but I bet you that any missile cleared to fly was checked thrice in a half week, and any missile not cleared doesn't get to hold its warheads.
Beyond that, I hate to sound mean but MAD is the actual reason these weapons are deployed in any capacity, not because countries have a misguided sense of "cool" but because it represents the biggest stick, which is needed to keep the peace.
Yukona
Your demands have been noted. I should be able to post a Tea Time within an hour.
Einsiev, The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Whatever you say. I'm done arguing this.
God is Good!
Btw, I can make Louisiana a map spot if Louisianne wants to take that.
Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Eh, if youre so keen on that, you should join the Germanic Reich and form a Greater Germany
Just sayin
Penguania And Antarctica, The United Providences Of Perland
*raises hand* Will there be prolific Sieg Heiling?
>Reich
I feel my inner American want to design all the weaponry it can.
Great speech Vista
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Probably not. Its a government with the monarchs of Oelesa and Baxten and executives, legislative rule by the Reichstag and judicial rule by the Supreme Court. However, we may run lavish military parades. And hey, give us the Sudetenland and I (with agreence with Oel) may give you special trade deals and stuff
Also, I posted in the CG.
Einsiev, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
If you do it for anyone, you should do it for us.
Daw, thanks!
Jaslandia
[B]LADIES, GENTLEMEN, AND VEHICLES, IT IS NOW TEA TIME!
OUR SNACKS: PRETZELS, PIZZA, AND GREEN SALAD
OUR DRINKS: COCA-COLA, ICED TEA, AND BOTTLED WATER
OUR TOPICS: PIXAR MOVIES, THE 1970s, AND TRUMP'S CABINET
BONUS TOPIC: NAME AT LEAST ONE GOOD THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU THIS WEEK
BONUS PROGRAMS: OPEN LETTERS, RANDOM LINKS, AND NONSENSICAL SENTENCES[/B]
The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota, Yukona, Percyton
I'm intrigued to see Vista Major in power.
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
Just givd ms some pizza and Coke
Pixar: Their movies are good, but it's not really my genre
The 1970s: Disco is dead
Trumps Cabinet: Trashiest trash the world has ever vomitted out of it's miserable mouth hole.
Bonus: Um...we got a half day today, so that was cool.
Penguania And Antarctica
Unfortunately, the land shall remain under my rule. As I've stated before, your military presence was enough, yet I'm going to have to ask for your formal departure from the area.
As am I
Yukona
I'll just have to wait for the next election cycle to run for MoFA. That is unless I become someone's deputy or Chief of Staff or something.
Vista Major
I'll take some Salad with bottled water
Pixar Movies: Never really watched any. They don't typically intrigue me.
The 1970's: At least Charles Manson will be dead soon.
Trump's Cabinet: I have a certain disliking for individuals like Betsy DeVos, yet I'm not very supportive of Trump myself. Ben Carson is good tho.
Bonus Topic: I'm writing an amazing paper in my Honors History class :P
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Kiddos
How are we
Shins release Heartworms tommorow
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
I'll have Pizza, Green Salad, and Coca-Cola
I really like Pixar. But more than their movies, I like their short films. They are absolutely gorgeous
I mean, I hear they were alright? Good movies, music wasn't too bad. My parents were born in that time. So... Yay
*shiver* It's gonna be a short long four years
We do this bonus in Gay Straight Alliance. We call it "Celebrations". My Celebration is that I was able to write three whole poems/proses on Valentine's Day.
Dear Katy Perry,
Stay Woke.
-A Proud Black Boy
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
I'll low-key steal some pizza and grab a Coke.
Pixar - Cars 3 is finna gonna be the GOAT Pixar needs
1970s - The beginning of the end for Sovietico?
Trump - I dunno, I'm black, but I want to see what he does, I'm only 14.
Good thing - I went to bed last night and I slept.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
There are options
We are fine, Estar
Penguania And Antarctica
I mean maybe, that depends on if they develop a list of needed equitment and [I]give it to me[/I]
Me too.
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
I'll have pizza and iced tea.
Pixar: I like a lot of Pixar's movies. My favorites would probably be Cars, The Incredibles, and WALL-E.
1970s: I think it was a bad generation in terms of TV programming and political stability, but good in terms of music.
Trump Cabinet: A lot of bad choices. Betsy DeVos is probably the worst, but people like Andy Puzder, Scott Pruitt, and Ben Carson are also pretty terrible choices. I'm glad Puzder is withdrawing from the nomination, but I would have much rather that happen to DeVos if I had to choose.
Bonus: I had the Academic Team District competition today. My team managed to advance to the second round, and finished 4th in the second round.
Random links: https://youtu.be/eq6Z8OG7F_Q
https://youtu.be/Zw4ozcQsRL4
https://youtu.be/xecEV4dSAXE
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
[nation=short]Vista_Major[/nation], I am making a COFN-ified version of whitehouse.gov for the COFN. It'll be glorious! I just gotta find the COFN's emblem and seal.
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
It may change soon, so be prepared
Penguania And Antarctica
I'll have pizza and coke.
Pixar knows how to get me in the feels.
The 1970's were just whack af alright let's try to forget they existed.
Let's also try to forget that Meme Cheeto is our President and also his goons that he's selected to his cabinet.
At least I got high last night for the first time in a month and a half.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota
Baxten pls that was a hint to give me things to do pls
Vista Major
Oh, we havent occupied it. Just politely asked
Einsiev
I will
Soon
Good...I can make more and better items with a list :D
I'll have coal and water.
Pixar: Being a talking vehicle myself, I like the Cars franchise, though I wish they made a sequel about the trains and engines of that world.
The 70s: An eventful time for Percyton. Edward became King, Percyton's economic system dramatically changed, and Leonid Brezhnev visited Percyton. Also, Jock arrived on the Arlesdale Railway.
Trump's Cabinet: I heard Thomas and Gordon talking about this, but I don't see what the fuss is about. Why do so many people care about Donald Trump's furniture? He can store things where he wants.
Bonus: I beat my personal record in delivering the mail train, I got to work with Duck at Arlesburgh for the first time in a while, and I finally got to work with the Arlesdale engines (outside of government, that is).
Random links: https://youtu.be/cd04z_BmfiE
https://youtu.be/NrnWvclzIC4
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
I'll take some Pretzels and an iced tea, please.
The 1970s sure was an interesting time.
It saw a tank development project between the Germans and the US fall apart at least partly due to our refusal to use Metric and the similar refusal on the part of the Germans to use Imperial units. This project would eventually become the M1 line of tanks,
It also bore witness to the M-60 Patton "Starship" which was an intergration of the spaceage tech we got.
I like tanks.
I talked to Tim and we made each other Valentine's gifts.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Magnatronia
I am happy to introduce my initiative on creating the first company in the CFN. Additionally I thought of supplying our forums with a Business Center in case anyone else would like to start their own company etc.
http://s15.zetaboards.com/COFN/forum/5062793/
Magnatronia
[I]Kalaron Arms Intensifies by several months[/I]
Jaslandia, Minnesota Dakota, Yukona, Magnatronia
I approve
Latrovia
I created also the IMAGINE | Records, my way to share some positive energy around here.
Pizza and iced tea please.
Pixar Movies: Eh, they movies aren't bad but they never really catched me.
The 70s: Very intersting times.
Warsaw Genuflection by West German Chancellor Willy Brandt was a very important event.
Watergate scandal in the US. Olympic games 1972 in Munich with the massacre of the Israeli Olympic team.
FIFA World Cup in Germany with Germany winning it's second World Cup.
Karol Wojtyła becomes pope John Paul II.
Birth of the computer era with the foundation of Apple and Microsoft.
Pong the first video game was released.
Etch A Sketch became really popular in this decade
And of course it was the last time a human set foot on moon.
Very good and classic movies like 'Apocalypse Now', 'The Godfather' , 'Life or Brian', 'Star Wars' and 'Jaws' had their premiere.
And TV series like ' M*A*S*H' were born in this decade.
To come a conclusion: it was a very important time of humanity's political, technological, scientific, cultural and economical history.
Trump's Cabinet: Cabinet of Horrors.
Bonus: Hmm. I became MoI. I talked to a lot of nice people. I am still alive. I think this is good.
Nonsensical sentence:
Ballistic experiment with crystalline dihydrogen monoxide on the area of the educational institute are prohibited. (For a translation feel free to ask :) )
Dear World,
please stop to be so crazy and insane.
Thank you.
- Peng
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Minnesota Dakota
Would you mind explaining what these companies plan on doing and how you are going to make any revenue?
Well go on the forums and check out the first two companies which I am running.
You mean the pinned topic? It seemed quite vague
Food: PIZZA, duh
Drink: Iced Tea
Pixar movies are great. (i love finding nemo)
1970's, Carter.
Meme Cheeto has horrible cabinet.
I was elected MoFA.
https://goo.gl/HUav79
Vista Major
Well Flag|IT is a Latrovian Company that we will be working on a variety of Designs and IMAGINE|Records is another Latrovian Company where we will be releasing Music/Trailers/Motivational Videos and much more to come in the future.
Citizens are welcome to TG me for the creation of their companies in case they have any idea of what to make around here.
Yukona
I am growing increasingly concerned for the future of the EU. It looks like Le Pen might actually have a chance at the presidency. But I can see why she would. The other candidate wants to cut welfare and drive down wages.
Latrovia, Kalaron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC6-AhOmnCk
Cutting down on Welfare and driving down wages is not always a wrong move. Especially if your dept is higher than your national GDP.
Well that's what this other candidate wants to do. I disagree with that but I can see why Le Pen would win. Given that she's going for the populist "let's not cut welfare" stance to appeal to the working classes and the fact is, France and Germany's economic performances have totally diverged. So the French definitely feel there is a sense of unfairness about the whole thing.
Hello people. Wish you all a wonderful day. :)
[spoiler=Today is February 16 and today are:]
Today is February 16 and today are:
- Day of the Shining Star or Kim Jong-il's Birthday (North Korea)
- Daytona Pole Day
- Innovation Day
- Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
- Kyoto Protocol Day
- National Almond Day (United States)
- National Do A Grouch a Favor Day (United States)
- Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum (Uganda)
- Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood Day (Lithuania)
- Tim Tam Day
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[spoiler=This day in history:]
This day in history:
- 116 Emperor Trajan sends laureatae to the Roman Senate at Rome on account of his victories and being conqueror of Parthia.
- 1249 Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khagan of the Mongol Empire.
- 1270 Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Livonian Order in the Battle of Karuse.
- 1630 Dutch forces led by Hendrick Lonck capture Olinda in what was to become part of Dutch Brazil.
- 1646 Battle of Torrington, Devon: The last major battle of the first English Civil War.
- 1699 First Leopoldine Diploma is issued by the Holy Roman Emperor, recognizing the Greek Catholic clergy enjoyed the same privileges as Roman Catholic priests in the Principality of Transylvania.
- 1742 Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, becomes British Prime Minister.
- 1804 First Barbary War: Stephen Decatur leads a raid to burn the pirate-held frigate USS Philadelphia.
- 1852 Studebaker Brothers wagon company, precursor of the automobile manufacturer, is established.
- 1862 American Civil War: General Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Donelson, Tennessee.
- 1866 Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington becomes British Secretary of State for War.
- 1874 Silver Dollar becomes legal US tender.
- 1881 The Canadian Pacific Railway is incorporated by Act of Parliament at Ottawa (44th Vic., c.1).
- 1899 Iceland's first football club, Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, is founded.
- 1918 The Council of Lithuania unanimously adopts the Act of Independence, declaring Lithuania an independent state.
- 1923 Howard Carter unseals the burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
- 1930 The Romanian Football Federation joins FIFA.
- 1933 The Blaine Act ends Prohibition in the United States.
- 1934 The Austrian Civil War ends with the defeat of the Social Democrats and the Republikanischer Schutzbund.
- 1936 Elections bring the Popular Front to power in Spain.
- 1937 Wallace H. Carothers receives a United States patent for nylon.
- 1940 World War II: Altmark Incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors from the British destroyer HMS Cossack. 299 British prisoners are freed.
- 1943 World War II: Red Army troops re-enter Kharkov.
- 1945 World War II: American forces land on Corregidor Island in the Philippines.
- 1959 Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba after dictator Fulgencio Batista was overthrown on January 1.
- 1960 The U.S. Navy submarine USS Triton begins Operation Sandblast, setting sail from New London, Connecticut, to begin the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe.
- 1961 Explorer program: Explorer 9 (S-56a) is launched.
- 1962 Flooding in the coastal areas of West Germany kills 315 and destroys the homes of about 60,000 people.
- 1968 In Haleyville, Alabama, the first 9-1-1 emergency telephone system goes into service.
- 1978 The first computer bulletin board system is created (CBBS in Chicago).
- 1983 The Ash Wednesday bushfires in Victoria and South Australia kill 75.
- 1985 Hezbollah is founded.
- 1986 The Soviet liner MS Mikhail Lermontov runs aground in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
- 1987 The trial of John Demjanjuk, accused of being a Nazi guard dubbed "Ivan the Terrible" in Treblinka extermination camp, starts in Jerusalem.
- 1991 Nicaraguan Contras leader Enrique Bermúdez is assassinated in Managua.
- 1998 China Airlines Flight 676 crashes into a road and residential area near Chiang Kai-shek International Airport in Taiwan, killing all 196 aboard and seven more on the ground.
- 2005 The Kyoto Protocol comes into force, following its ratification by Russia.
- 2005 The National Hockey League cancels the entire 200405 regular season and playoffs.
- 2006 The last Mobile army surgical hospital (MASH) is decommissioned by the United States Army.
- 2013 A bomb blast at a market in Hazara Town, Quetta, Pakistan kills more than 80 people and injures 190 others.
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[spoiler=Famous Birthdays:]
Famous Birthdays:
- 1497 Philip Melanchthon, German astronomer, theologian, and academic
- 1620 Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg
- 1665 Anne Stuart, Queen of Great Britain
- 1786 Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia
- 1812 Henry Wilson, American colonel and politician, 18th Vice President of the United States
- 1821 Heinrich Barth, German explorer and scholar
- 1822 Francis Galton, English biologist and statistician
- 1831 Nikolai Leskov, Russian author, playwright, and journalist
- 1834 Ernst Haeckel, German biologist, physician, and philosopher
- 1843 Henry M. Leland, American engineer and businessman, founded Cadillac and Lincoln
- 1898 Katharine Cornell, American actress and producer
- 1935 Sonny Bono, American actor, singer, and politician
- 1941 Kim Jong-il, North Korean commander and politician, 2nd Supreme Leader of North Korea
- 1953 Roberta Williams, American video game designer, co-founded Sierra Entertainment
- 1959 John McEnroe, German-American tennis player and sportscaster
- 1973 Cathy Freeman, Australian sprinter
- 1979 Valentino Rossi, Italian motorcycle racer
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Quote of the day
Wisdom is knowing when you can't be wise.
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Jaslandia, Vista Major, Kalaron, Minnesota Dakota, Freewire, Yukona
Mdogao never called you dumb or stupid. We stopped talking to you because you are impossible to communicate with. You usually respond to any criticisms or rebuttals with a string of barely-related, mostly-illogical observations and retorts. If a fact doesn't agree with you, you ignore it completely.
For example: Mdogao said he couldn't communicate with you because you ignore facts and reason. Now, when you are retelling it, its because he said you were "stupid." You consistently twist narratives in ridiculous ways.
I thought you guys left?
The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Kalaron, Yukona
Meanwhile, you guys keep being petty about an argument that's been dead for several days now. Being new here still doesn't warrant this borderline harassment of other members here.
Kalaron, Yukona
Right, 'cause there was never a moment where a member of the group of people who left called me stupid.
It's not like Aech made whole comments about it, right?
Indeed, it isn't as though you're twisting my words from being a response to someone who said that I shouldn't respond to Mdogo because he was ignoring me for being "Stupid" right?
Man, I must be amazing to twist his words when I wasn't even talking to him, right?
Same.
Anyhow, I've decided that I'll be opening a store front on our Forums for my wares.
Penguania And Antarctica
Toot toot.
The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Percyton
Looks like a good day for the Spencer Comptons of the world.
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Noot noot
Jaslandia, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
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This guy knows how it works. :)
Jaslandia, Andromitus, Percyton
Hey.
Penguania And Antarctica
Hello
Whoever out there stole a penguin from the zoo in Mannheim, let him die and left the dead body at a parking lot should be ashamed. I don't know why people do such terrible things.
Jaslandia, Baxten, The Cross And Davids Star, Solla Ultima
*Peep peep*
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
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This one also know how it works.
Jaslandia, Kalaron, Percyton
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Kep has of arrivedness!
Percyton
Hello! How are you today?
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
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