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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
One born every minute.
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Mercunova, Midasia
Them corgis are too cute to be vicious.
Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Midasia
I don't think you understand economics if you're being serious
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Mercunova
Instituting tariffs on our largest trading partners and deregulating medium-sized banks and foreign megabanks is going to inevitably lead to the collapse of the US economy and the world's economy.
Nuremgard, Axeldonia
I'm also concerned with the lack of addressing the growing bubble in the car loan and student loan market.
The last time we had a financial bubble as big as these two have gotten that eventually popped, we had the financial recession 2008. And no one in the government seems to want to address it, despite even economists saying it's something we should pay attention to.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica
And we're also in a second tech bubble.
Nuremgard
We are, but the thing is with student loans and car loans, we're already beginning the same exact process that occurred with Housing Bubble that lead to the Mortgage Crisis. Car loans especially.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Yup. The banks simply bought and resold the houses that foreclosed after the housing bubble popped in 2008.
Corgis are nippy wee bastards.
And when that happens it'll be Hilary/Obama/Democrats/immigrants' fault.
Axeldonia
That's exactly what happened when reports surfaced about children being separated from their families and put into cages. Trump falsely claimed that the Democrats passed a bill in 1997 that resulted in the separation of families.
I've actually seen so many people defending this and then they clutch their pearls and get all offended when people call them evil. They actually believe that separating children from their families is reasonable, and that it's simply having a different opinion. If you dare criticise that opinion by calling the supporter of it morally bankrupt, you're the one who is making politics toxic.
The mental gymnastics of the right never ceases to amaze and infuriate me.
Gualimole
And what is Trump doing to address the Car Loan Bubble? Nothing, there is no addressing it officially, and from what I can tell there is nothing happening further down the chain of command. At the very least, nothing changing anything meaningful.
As far as I'm concerned addressing potential causes for a financial crisis should be very high up there on priorities.
Penguania And Antarctica
Humans, in general, are bad at calculating potential future risks.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia
This isn't even a calculation. This is literally a "fire burned me, so maybe I shouldn't let my house catch on fire" situation.
Jaslandia, Gualimole
And please note, this isn't just a criticism of Trump, but also Obama. Obama also didn't address these issues in his time in office, beyond vague ideas of addressing student loans.
As far as I'm concerned, both Democrats and Republicans have shat the bed on this one, and are only smearing it into the sheets.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Gualimole
So al-Shabaab are banning single-use plastic bags.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_IGBWAOGhQ
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/al-shabaab-somalia-ban-single-use-plastic-bags-terror-environment-livestock-a8428641.html
https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/al-shabaab-plastic-bag-ban/
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Gualimole
>When al-Qaeda is doing more than the US to combat climate change and environmental destruction
Jaslandia, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica, Midasia
Ah... I almost forgot. You might be moving into former-privateer lands. I clashed with them in an attempt to save Sodor from the raids. They should be cleared out, but keep your guard up... I'll also still have some of my naval forces patrolling the area until you get settled.
Jaslandia, Audiastan, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Great Kemet declared war on Brasilistan tonight. They kidnapped children from our country and forced them to be slaves in their diamond mines. Military advisers will draw up a list of strategic bombing targets which will decrease Brasilistan's capacity to wage war. Afterwards, we will invade and colonise the country.
May the gods guide us and protect us.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
..... I fought them three days ago! The nerve of these people
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Blyat... I'm re-mobilizing the 4th Division to assist in the fight.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
You didn't colonise them did you? Cause we kinda' want a colony...
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Deus é o maior! Deus é o maior! Deus é o maior!
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
I did. But... I suppose I can give it up.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Which one? Kemet has loads.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
That's real nice of you. Thanks!
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Pls no penalties. Not for the third time in post group stage. Pls
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Footballs coming home
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Good morning, everyone! It's been too long!
First off, Happy Fourth of July to all Americans! I know it's an important holiday. The American or partly-American standard-gauge engines of the Island (Hank, Sam, Connor, Caitlin, Rosie, and Porter) will be having a celebration for the occasion at Callan Castle later today. At the same time, diplomats and other important guests will also be having a banquet inside the castle to mark the day. I'm sure a good time will be had by all!
Second, I've heard of Britain's great success in the World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals and all. Congrats to them! Percyton doesn't have its own national team, so a lot of people root for the British team. Quite a lot of people were in an excited mood earlier today, let me tell you. Me and Thomas even had to run extra trains from Ffarquhar due to so many people coming and going from The Toby pub there. While I'm not big into sports, I am really excited about Britain advancing, and I'm glad people are so happy! Although, I do hope they celebrate safely, and I'd like to remind them that trains and buses are available to take them home if they're too drunk to drive.
So that's my news. What about everyone else? How are we all today?
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia
*opens door*
*stares*
*quietly shuts door*
I'm not even touching this one
Jaslandia, Lex Caledonia
Hello, Percy! I'm glad things are going good, and that Fourth of July celebration does sound nice. And I've been good. Nothing much going on at the moment.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
I'm honestly surprised at the English team's victories, but I'm not letting that get to me, here's hoping that England scores some more victories
If only al-Qarn had gotten that far, I would've mentioned that (I still blame Unf)
The only time I will associate "AK" and "laser" is if it's this beauty - https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/005/396/654/large/alexandre-normand-gun-004.jpg?1490728831
That or a modified AKM with Weaver Rails and a Green PEQ-15
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Happy 4th July to all my American friends! :D
Jaslandia, Au Minbo, Mercunova, Cesorion, Midasia
Thanks Pengu
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Midasia
Happy Independence Day to you lucky American bastards fortunate enough to live in a country free from Westminster rule. I hope my own country joins your ranks soon.
Jaslandia, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova, Cesorion, Midasia
Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Also, everyone should note that I originally wrote British uncle but corrected it at the last moment because I figured Nurem would respond with something like Wouldnt know as Im not British.
Penguania And Antarctica
I don't know if there is a hidden meaning behind that. You'd better ask him. To me, have a wash means have a wash.
UK-based is just another way of saying British. I am British by geography and by legality. I simply don't self-identify as such. Calling your uncle British doesn't offend me. No need to censor yourself on my behalf.
Mercunova
Just because the demonym "British" refers to a state doesn't mean you aren't British anyway. Just like if "European" meant a citizen of the EU, but a Brexiteer wouldn't consider them self one still doesn't make them anymore less European. Also, in reference to you hoping to be in a country free from British rule, if the Scots - being British and all - aren't going to rule you, who are :^)?
Penguania And Antarctica
I would honestly expect him to respond with a phrase that is equally as confusing.
Just fecking with ya, boyo :PPenguania And Antarctica
That's why I said I'm geographically British and will still be so after independence. The difference is I wont be legally British. It's the latter I want to shake, not the former.
Penguania And Antarctica
Also, if you listen to many unionists, Brussels is apparently going to rule us because being in the EU isn't "real" independence. Only merry old England will have "real" independence with Brexit.
Penguania And Antarctica
It's okay. Some British phrases confuse me too.
Penguania And Antarctica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6nwidAdH4A&t=36s
-looks at calendar-
Eeeehhhhhh.... 'Murica Day. (I only hate it cause every year the fireworks get canceled)
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Since when did unionism becoming synonymous with pro-Leave?
I've seen many pro-Leave unionists denigrating the EU union but praising the UK union to the heavens. They sneer at nationalists who are pro-EU and think their criticism is a smoking gun. "Oh, you hypocrite. You want to be ruled by Brussels but not London? The unions are EXACTLY the same."
Well they are two totally different political entities with different implications.
Who exactly said this to you?
I know the 2 unions are different but some unionists like to pretend they're the same.
Go to any comment section on a Scotland article anywhere and you'll find pro-Leave unionists arguing for the UK but against the EU. You'll also find pro-Remain unionists who think Scotland should shut up and do as it's told because England and Wales decided to leave the EU and we must follow them.
Go to any comment section of anything and you will find bullsh*t if you look for it our kid.
Then how about this poll.
https://wingsoverscotland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/indyeur.jpg
What of it?
It shows Scotland is a strange place.
Surveys consistently show that Scots trust the Scot Gov more than the UK Gov. They show Scots want the Scot Gov to have more influence over policy than the UK Gov. They voted to remain in the EU but despite all this, they refuse to vote for indy (or at least the numbers show there is still not a majority for it yet.)
Scotland the Brave? Scotland the Ditherer more like.
Seems you've found the wonders of pro-decentralisation of power
Scots are a pain in the arse. They want the "best of both worlds" because independence is too much of a "big change" that would upset people with mortgages, nice jobs and nice houses. But apparently, staying in the UK post-Brexit is safer than independence.
Drvo-max or federalism will never happen in the UK. And even if it did, it wouldn't work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22BdaFiInrc
Careful now, you'll give them ideas :P
Chernarus State
I know a country that has a federal structure. ;)
So do I but Britain is not Germany. The leaders here are nowhere near as competent as the German ones.
Competent leaders? That was a good joke.
Maybe Scotland should become the 17th state of German. :P
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Midasia
If only. We'd be governed better.
Penguania And Antarctica
Don't say that. Currently there's a lot of turmoil.
Are you in as much turmoil as Brexsh!t Britain?
People call it a governmental crisis.
Midasia
What Britain will soon be undergoing is a national crisis, not a government one.
Penguania And Antarctica, Midasia
No you see, Scotland is the most oppressed and impoverished state in the world and would be better under Pol Pot than within the UK!
Penguania And Antarctica
Still annoying.
I see.
Your words, not mine, sweetie.
Mercunova
I'm glad you too are a fellow dedicated follower of Pol Pot
I'm sorry we all don't have hard ons for being ruled by Westminster MPs.
Mercunova
Alright Football (Soccer) Fans!
Here are the Round 8 matches:
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* Friday, July 6 *
{Uruguay VS France} & {Brazil VS Belgium}
* Saturday, July 7 *
{Russia VS Croatia} & {Sweden VS England}
[This is just a reminder for people]
Go Go RUSSIA!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
You take things way too seriously bruv
Penguania And Antarctica
Comes with the territory of being a dour Jock.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona
I often forget you are a Jock
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
How is that possible? I remind everyone of it everyday.
It's my only accomplishment in life. Being born into the best country in the world. *cries softly into my pillow*
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
I was joking, I won't forget it for a long time
I was joking too.
Jokes all round!
Are you still joking?
I dunno anymore.
Did you hear the Home Office had to cough up for the Trump visit to Scotland?
I didn't know, but I'm guessing that's the protocol for state visits if it is one
They were actually trying to get the Scottish Gov to foot the bill but they refused.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVc0wBLri1A
Midasia
..... I hope my work day goes by faster. I just realized I need to make a banner commemorating the fact that I "hosted" the world cup.
Jaslandia
This fetish exists; can confirm.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia
German is a nice language but it can be a little confusing. Why does German have some words capitalized in the middle of sentences?
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Nouns, if I recall correctly
Penguania And Antarctica, Midasia
Results of the July Election
The results of the July Election are as follows:
Chancellor
Mercunova-12
Vice Chancellor
Sulania-Acclaimed; Only Candidate Running
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Midasia-3
Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister of Justice
Penguania And Antarctica-Acclaimed; Only Candidate Running
Speaker
Bearlong-Acclaimed; Only Candidate Running
Supreme Court Justices
Jaslandia-Acclaimed
Unfallious-Acclaimed
Au Minbo-Acclaimed
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IT APPEARS THEREFROM
1. That through 5 September this year the Cabinet shall consist of
Mercunova, Chancellor;
Sulania, Vice Chancellor;
Continental Commonwealths, Minister of Foreign Affairs;
The Valleian Orders, Minister of Internal Affairs; and
Penguania And Antarctica, Minister of Justice;
2. The Speaker of Parliament shall be Bearlong; and
3. The Supreme Court shall consist of Jaslandia, Unfallious, and Au Minbo.
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The winning candidates will take their office effective at midnight Eastern Time, 5 July. Their roles as shown on the WFE will be added or adjusted accordingly within eight hours of that point.
We, the undersigned, guarantee that all the information given in this notice is correct, valid in form and authentic. There were no spoiled ballots.
Election Commissioners
Administrator of the Poll for the Election of the Chancellor
Bearlong, Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Au Minbo, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Yukona, Midasia
I know it does. An unfortunate number of Scots have it.
Penguania And Antarctica
ALL nouns are capitalised in German.
Midasia
Interesting fact: English used to capitalise most of its nouns too in the 17th and 18th century. For example: In the original United States Constitution most nouns are capitalised. Same goes for the Declaration of Independence.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Mercunova, Yukona, Midasia
At least I think it's interesting.
Jaslandia, Midasia
>>CONFEDERATE ANNOUNCEMENTS<<
Congratulations to all winners of the May election!
Needs to be July now.
Audiastan
No, I think I'll leave it
Bearlong, Lex Caledonia, Yukona
The Chinese can't do it: they just copy other designs :p
Murica
/s
Makes mote sense to me tbh
Mercunova
Great Kemet has colonised Brasilistan but it drastically raised taxes, lowered the average income, decreased employment and had a whole other host of bad affects.
I thought imperialism was meant to bring you riches, not drain you of your riches?
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Just ask every empire, if they still exist :P and they'll tell you it drains you of your riches.
At least in the end.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Yee. I actually got to thinking about what the next generation US fighter might look like and I seriously wish I had a picture RN so I could add it to a -loose sci-fi- aerospace fighter.
Chernarus State
That's what we get for being nice and making them citizens.
Fun fact: a 16 percent tax on the value of unimproved land (in the US) would make more money for the federal government than all current federal taxes do.
Nuremgard, Vista Major
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