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[B]The Talking Point

"[I]Conscripts often volunteer for a second tour of duty so they can get a ticket to next year's Army Revue."

Not only do celebrities get a chance to entertain our fighting stallions and mares, but also a chance to play in international venues. xP

Jaslandia, Spanelsko

Nuremgard wrote:I like how the nation assumes your nephew is not of royal blood. What if your nation is ruled by a monarchy?

I am quite sure that the reason for this issue to be that way is due to me i think executing the iberian royal family? since we officially don't have monarchy according to NS policies..... yet i did crown myself an Emperor at a gunpoint (gunpoint as in that anyone who could challenge the claim was held at gunpoint, and than executed)

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

The Issue

The space research organization in Spanelsko has requested more government funding for space-related research and development, and the possibility of creating orbital weapons platforms has become a topic of intense debate.

General Winston Kiefaber says, “We should spend more. But not just on exploration. We should start developing Orbital Weapons! Space Marines! Armed Spacecraft! We would rule the region, and look cool doing it! Just divert some funding from environmental protection, and BAM! Sci-fi goodies!”

The Talking Point

Billions of Arma 3s are being blown on orbital weapons development.

As if we didn't have more than enough of all of those already XD

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia

Spanelsko wrote:The Issue

The space research organization in Spanelsko has requested more government funding for space-related research and development, and the possibility of creating orbital weapons platforms has become a topic of intense debate.

General Winston Kiefaber says, “We should spend more. But not just on exploration. We should start developing Orbital Weapons! Space Marines! Armed Spacecraft! We would rule the region, and look cool doing it! Just divert some funding from environmental protection, and BAM! Sci-fi goodies!”

The Talking Point

Billions of Arma 3s are being blown on orbital weapons development.

As if we didn't have more than enough of all of those already XD

I was wondering why our INDS (Intercontinental Nuclear Defense System) was picking up increased signals.

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Spanelsko

Good day. I wish you all a fantastic Sunday. :D

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Lex Caledonia

Jaslandia wrote:LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, IT IS NOW TEA TIME!

OUR SNACKS: PRETZELS, HOT DOGS, AND CAESAR SALAD

OUR DRINKS: DR PEPPER, JASMINE TEA, AND PINK LEMONADE

OUR TOPICS: PARTYING, BINGE-WATCHING, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

BONUS TOPIC: YOU CAN HAVE DINNER WITH TWO FICTIONAL OR REAL PEOPLE. WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

BONUS PROGRAMS: OPEN LETTERS, RANDOM LINKS, AND NONSENSICAL SENTENCES

Gimmie a hotdog and some pink lemonade.

Partying: I've come to the conclusion that house parties are the best parties, clubs aren't really my scene any more, I'm more of a bar/pub guy. I'm really tricky when it comes to binge-watching, I'll take hours upon hours deliberating what I could watch and I'll be real picky, then I'll find something and absolutely demolish it. I recommend The Terror, great horror tv series. Climate Change is one of the biggest issues facing our generation and Scotland is leading the way with renewable energy practices. In October 2018 we managed to produce 98% of our country's electricity and are hoping by 2020 to have Scotland's electricity be completely renewable by then.

Two fictional: I'd love to just sit by a fire and eat bear stew with Arthur and Hosea from RDR2, hell if I had to choose a real person I'd want dinner with is Arhur's VA Roger Clark.

Did you know that the Celtic peoples originated from the Hallstatt area, where modern day Germany, Austria and Czechia meet?

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Lex Caledonia wrote:

Two fictional: I'd love to just sit by a fire and eat bear stew with Arthur and Hosea from RDR2, hell if I had to choose a real person I'd want dinner with is Arhur's VA Roger Clark.

That's a good one. I absolutely love Red Dead 2.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

[B]Live Broadcast from New Mareskov, EQU

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General Romanov: People of the Equestrian Union, I call your attention to the podium. Our glorious leader has a message for the world!

(-The crowd erupts in cheers as Aleksi walks up to the podium. Cameras zoom in, reporters edge closer, and the world holds its breath.-)

Aleksi: (-raises hand for silence-) Stallions and mares of the Equestrian Union, People of the Equestrian Communist Party, leaders and citizens of the Confederacy, I ask you to lend me your ears for but a few moments. As you know, many months ago we began a massive overhaul and restructuring of the Equestrian Armed Forces. I am proud to say that we have succeed! (-crowd cheers-) We have gone from spending just over 2,000 to nearly breaking 17,000. We have gone from 31st in the Confederacy to 4TH! (-more cheers-) Now, this great achievement did not come without sacrifice. In the two years that it took to rebuild, we fought three major wars, twelve smaller conflicts, and had eight skirmishes. We have been ridiculed by many and chastised for our involvement across the globe. To those who served and are serving, I say thank you. To those who are in nations across the Confederacy helping others, thank you. To those who are our allies, thank you. May the Red Banner lead you to Victory!

(-the crowd erupts as Aleksi leaves the stage-)

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[B]END OF BROADCAST

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko

Russkov Soviet wrote:I was wondering why our INDS (Intercontinental Nuclear Defense System) was picking up increased signals.

Don't worry, we will only use them to attack other nations and anyone who disagrees with me.

Russkov Soviet wrote:[B]Live Broadcast from New Mareskov, EQU

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General Romanov: People of the Equestrian Union, I call your attention to the podium. Our glorious leader has a message for the world!

(-The crowd erupts in cheers as Aleksi walks up to the podium. Cameras zoom in, reporters edge closer, and the world holds its breath.-)

Aleksi: (-raises hand for silence-) Stallions and mares of the Equestrian Union, People of the Equestrian Communist Party, leaders and citizens of the Confederacy, I ask you to lend me your ears for but a few moments. As you know, many months ago we began a massive overhaul and restructuring of the Equestrian Armed Forces. I am proud to say that we have succeed! (-crowd cheers-) We have gone from spending just over 2,000 to nearly breaking 17,000. We have gone from 31st in the Confederacy to 4TH! (-more cheers-) Now, this great achievement did not come without sacrifice. In the two years that it took to rebuild, we fought three major wars, twelve smaller conflicts, and had eight skirmishes. We have been ridiculed by many and chastised for our involvement across the globe. To those who served and are serving, I say thank you. To those who are in nations across the Confederacy helping others, thank you. To those who are our allies, thank you. May the Red Banner lead you to Victory!

(-the crowd erupts as Aleksi leaves the stage-)

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[B]END OF BROADCAST

Congratulations Bolshevik, if you ever need another invasion into your lands to get your forces back into shape you know who to call.

Meanwhile i will go back to my reconquest of rightful Iberian lands, like South America, Mexico, California etc.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

The Issue

It’s a slow news day, and so a recent study by the Scientific Centre of Analytical Metadata is getting considerable attention. After a decade of expensive travel to exotic climes, researchers have concluded that nations where people laugh more have a lower GDP. Your advisers have gathered to find out what you want to do.

And this proves why brutal oppression is far more effective.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Been a while since we updated the WFE. Song suggestions?

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia

Spanelsko wrote:The Issue

It’s a slow news day, and so a recent study by the Scientific Centre of Analytical Metadata is getting considerable attention. After a decade of expensive travel to exotic climes, researchers have concluded that nations where people laugh more have a lower GDP. Your advisers have gathered to find out what you want to do.

And this proves why brutal oppression is far more effective.

Да. I agree.

Spanelsko

The Issue

Globally, the fields of engineering, technology and science have historically seen women significantly under-represented. Independent magazine Women’s Problems Monthly has engaged in a root cause analysis to investigate, noting that a major contributor to this is girls losing interest in mathematics at school, with a knock-on reduction in applications for maths-related degree courses.

“Women’s talent exists, it’s just that SOME useless girls won’t go out and take the opportunities that are already there,” declares Stefanie Schmo, a State Director renowned for her cut-throat career ambitiousness, as she breaks wind loudly and scratches at her unshaved armpits. “Too many teenage ‘princesses’ think that it is unfeminine to be ambitious. If they prefer to associate self-worth with personal grooming and fashion rather than intellect and advancement in the Party hierarchy, then they deserve what they get. Don’t patronise an entire gender, The Great Supreme Lord Khan; just let individuals rise and fall according to their own merits.

Is it weird that as a totalist society we are egalitarian and meritocratic?

Also i wonder if by cut-throat its meant that she literally cut's throats of others or not..... could be both in here.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

The Talking Point

Spanelsko's free colleges struggle to maintain standards in the face of overwhelming demand.

Well at least we have the 12th best education in the region, although i will have to look deeper into this problem.

EDIT:

The Issue

Amnesty Interregional has repeatedly ranked Spanelsko as one of the worst human rights abusers in the world, citing your government’s severe punishments for ordinary crimes. Embarrassed by the bad press, your government is considering ending its practice of flogging criminals.

“Are you kidding me?” rhetorically asks the precinct’s premier whipper, Zack Shaw, while applying a new grip to his favorite cat o’ nine tails. “Flogging criminals is so exciting - I mean effective. Yeah, effective. I deter criminals from misbehaving with the lash of my whip. If anything, you should expand the list of crimes punishable by flogging. Then I could really have some fun!”

The Talking Point

Jaywalking is punishable by public flogging.

Reclassification

Spanelsko was reclassified from an Inoffensive Centrist Democracy to a Moralistic Democracy.

Democracy without elections? (well we do have referendums but still) ok NS.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Anglia Imperium wrote:Been a while since we updated the WFE. Song suggestions?

"Somebody to love" by Queen

Russkov Soviet, Anglia Imperium

Anglia Imperium wrote:Been a while since we updated the WFE. Song suggestions?

Mogwai - Kids Will Be Skeletons

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Dear nations of the Confederacy of Free Nations,

We greet you and look forward to play a part in your world of politics.

Sincerely yours,

The Dominion of Tschingtau,

President Hans Meyer-Walttorp

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova

Tschingtau wrote:Dear nations of the Confederacy of Free Nations,

We greet you and look forward to play a part in your world of politics.

Sincerely yours,

The Dominion of Tschingtau,

President Hans Meyer-Walttorp

Welcome to the Confederacy! My name is Aleksi Coltsov, the current Marshal of the Equestrian Union, and I hope you enjoy your stay. Please, Mr. President, make yourself comfortable. Many of the nations here are furnished with lavish embassies of you want to get away from national trouble.

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Tschingtau

Fellow Citizens

The Citizenship Roster has been updated, removing no longer existing or resident nations and adding new citizens Haque, Floydtopeu, and Federation Of Troy.

With the update, there are currently 27 citizens, 1 resident and 84 nations in the Confederacy.

Kind regards,

Active Consul Mercunova

https://www.nationstates.net/nation=cofn_office_of_internal_affairs/detail=factbook/id=1078366

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Yukona, Anglia Imperium

Russkov Soviet wrote:Welcome to the Confederacy! My name is Aleksi Coltsov, the current Marshal of the Equestrian Union, and I hope you enjoy your stay. Please, Mr. President, make yourself comfortable. Many of the nations here are furnished with lavish embassies of you want to get away from national trouble.

Mr Marshal Coltsov, thank you for your welcoming and suggestion. I just might, it has been a long day. Perhaps a visit to one of the embassies will provide me with a nice and quiet place in which I am able to read the factbook and make sure that our nation is up to snuff about what is going on in the Confederacy.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova

Tschingtau wrote:Mr Marshal Coltsov, thank you for your welcoming and suggestion. I just might, it has been a long day. Perhaps a visit to one of the embassies will provide me with a nice and quiet place in which I am able to read the factbook and make sure that our nation is up to snuff about what is going on in the Confederacy.

Welcome to the region, friend. Make yourself at home.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Mercunova, Tschingtau

Tschingtau wrote:Dear nations of the Confederacy of Free Nations,

We greet you and look forward to play a part in your world of politics.

Sincerely yours,

The Dominion of Tschingtau,

President Hans Meyer-Walttorp

Hello and welcome in our lovely region.

My name is Peng.

Make yourself at home and enjoy your stay. :D

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Mercunova, Tschingtau

It's really bad when you realise your absolute monarchist nation has better income equality and lower taxes than your liberal democracy. Oops.

Ludania, Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova

DNO

New Poll!

The Future of the Arctic

Please Vote & Debate in the RMB!

P.S. Please also discuss about the best way to put your plan into action.

Penguania And Antarctica

Tschingtau wrote:Dear nations of the Confederacy of Free Nations,

We greet you and look forward to play a part in your world of politics.

Sincerely yours,

The Dominion of Tschingtau,

President Hans Meyer-Walttorp

Welcome to the region, Tschingtau! Make yourself at home!

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

The Issue (#831)

A recent opinion survey carried out by the Marshal of the Union Aleksi Coltsov Fan Club has suggested that you are the most beloved and accomplished head of state in the history of Russkov Soviet. They’re suggesting that to celebrate this good news, a brand new public holiday would put the hoi polloi in even greater admiration of your glorious leadership.

I didn't even know I had a fan club. I appreciate the praise my beloved brothers and sisters of the Motherland. -wipes away tears-

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko

The Issue

Amid the seemingly perpetual war raging in South Palisade, it appeared that your military personnel were making the most of the situation, and forming close — often physical — relationships with local women. Some even maintained a family off-base. With peace talks in the making, many people are debating the fate of these war brides and children.

The Talking Point

There is no such thing as an innocent fling in the Spanelskoan military.

All race traitors will be shot.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Spanelsko wrote:The Issue

Amid the seemingly perpetual war raging in South Palisade, it appeared that your military personnel were making the most of the situation, and forming close — often physical — relationships with local women. Some even maintained a family off-base. With peace talks in the making, many people are debating the fate of these war brides and children.

The Talking Point

There is no such thing as an innocent fling in the Spanelskoan military.

All race traitors will be shot.

Well then... I also chose the same option. (Although my soldiers don't have these... "flings". )

Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko

People of the CoFN, a new poll is up!

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova

Liechtenstein is my favourite micro state for a number of reasons.

1) Basically came into existence because Austria forgot to check up on it

2) Vaduz is a cool name for a capital city

3) That castle tho

4) Dramatic mountain landscapes are the best

5) So rich yet so small

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Tschingtau

Ludania wrote:Liechtenstein is my favourite micro state for a number of reasons.

1) Basically came into existence because Austria forgot to check up on it

2) Vaduz is a cool name for a capital city

3) That castle tho

4) Dramatic mountain landscapes are the best

5) So rich yet so small

6) The people voted to give the ruling Prince more power.

Ludania, Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

I'm not religious but I chose Vatican City because of the Church's long, storied history as well as the beautiful buildings and statues contained within it. Plus, it has a unique system of government: an elected absolute monarchy.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova

Ludania wrote:Liechtenstein is my favourite micro state for a number of reasons.

1) Basically came into existence because Austria forgot to check up on it

2) Vaduz is a cool name for a capital city

3) That castle tho

4) Dramatic mountain landscapes are the best

5) So rich yet so small

I agree to a great extent with your comment, especially point 4, cannot wait to go there next week!

However i am torn between Liechtenstein and Malta, the latter for it's unique language and its lovely nature. Wandering the streets of Valletta, taking a day trip to Gozo and just all in all enjoying the Mediterranean as one best can. It sure remains a sweet memory of mine. Sadly due to the politics of the country I cannot choose it as my favourite micro-nation.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova

Tschingtau wrote:I agree to a great extent with your comment, especially point 4, cannot wait to go there next week!

Lucky you! Where you from originally?

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova

Nuremgard wrote:Lucky you! Where you from originally?

Originally I am from Sweden, but as of right now I am living in Vienna, and I cannot ever forgive myself if I dont visit Liechtenstein during my stay here.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Post self-deleted by Tschingtau.

Tschingtau wrote:Originally I am from Sweden, but as of right now I am living in Vienna, and I cannot ever forgive myself if I dont visit Liechtenstein during my stay here.

You are so fortunate. Vienna is a beautiful city. I'd love to go to see the imperial palaces.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:You are so fortunate. Vienna is a beautiful city. I'd love to go to see the imperial palaces.

Been to Vienna and Schönbrunn palace. We took the gold ticket and visited every garden, the mews with all carriages on display and we had the grand tour inside the palace. It's truly marvellous. :)

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Tschingtau

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Been to Vienna and Schönbrunn palace. We took the gold ticket and visited every garden, the mews with all carriages on display and we had the grand tour inside the palace. It's truly marvellous. :)

Aww man that sounds amazing. I'm so jealous. Schönbrunn is a gorgeous place.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Aww man that sounds amazing. I'm so jealous. Schönbrunn is a gorgeous place.

We've spent almost 3 days there to see everything.

Tho I'm sure there are nice palaces and castles in Britain too.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:We've spent almost 3 days there to see everything.

Tho I'm sure there are nice palaces and castles in Britain too.

I haven't been to any castles or palaces in Britain but I think European ones are vastly superior.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:I haven't been to any castles or palaces in Britain but I think European ones are vastly superior.

Is there or was there a Scottish palace of the Scottish monarch?

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Is there or was there a Scottish palace of the Scottish monarch?

Scottish monarchs had various residences over the years, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyroodhouse Palace.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:Scottish monarchs had various residences over the years, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyroodhouse Palace.

I see. But I assume those are more like rough castles than illustrious palaces, no?

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Nuremgard wrote:You are so fortunate. Vienna is a beautiful city. I'd love to go to see the imperial palaces.

I am enjoying my time here in this beautiful city, but *do* I miss home.

I take it, juding from previous comments, you are from the UK?

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I see. But I assume those are more like rough castles than illustrious palaces, no?

Edinburgh and Stirling Castles were built as fortifications against English invasion. Holyroodhouse is what you'd imagine a palace in the traditional sense to look like.

Tschingtau wrote:I am enjoying my time here in this beautiful city, but *do* I miss home.

I take it, juding from previous comments, you are from the UK?

Born and bred in Glasgow, Scotland here.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Edinburgh and Stirling Castles were built as fortifications against English invasion. Holyroodhouse is what you'd imagine a palace in the traditional sense to look like.

Born and bred in Glasgow, Scotland here.

Lovely, it is sure in the top 10 of places Id really like to visit, along with Dublin. Might do them both after another this autumn.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Tschingtau wrote:Lovely, it is sure in the top 10 of places Id really like to visit, along with Dublin. Might do them both after another this autumn.

You'd be more than welcome, my friend.

Penguania And Antarctica

Monaco is obviously the greatest city state of them all. How can you argue against a country with an HDI over one? It’s more than perfect!

Penguania And Antarctica

Gualimole wrote:Monaco is obviously the greatest city state of them all. How can you argue against a country with an HDI over one? It’s more than perfect!

It's an uber expensive, gauche tax haven.

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:It's an uber expensive, gauche tax haven.

As are most city states.

Penguania And Antarctica

Gualimole wrote:As are most city states.

True.

Penguania And Antarctica

The Issue

Dr. Thackery Mengele made the headlines yesterday after a mistake made during a routine operation caused the death of your Minister of Foreign Affairs. With the recent advances in the capabilities of artificial intelligence, some in the medical field are wondering if autonomous robot surgeons should be given a whack at surgery.

I know that from what i remember that Mengele died in Brasil, and that we are fascist and all but when did we start accepting descendants of actual nazis among our ranks?

-Confused Dictator of Iberia.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Well then... I also chose the same option. (Although my soldiers don't have these... "flings". )

One thing i wanted to ask but didnt have time for, since you chose the same option, for what reason? Morality? Race Purity? Simply discipline and order?

I mean i do let my forces do whatever they want to keep them happy but there always has to be some line to keep them disciplined and not waste the gene-pool

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Spanelsko wrote:One thing i wanted to ask but didnt have time for, since you chose the same option, for what reason? Morality? Race Purity? Simply discipline and order?

I mean i do let my forces do whatever they want to keep them happy but there always has to be some line to keep them disciplined and not waste the gene-pool

Well... You got the Morality and Discipline/Order right... but its really down to species. (Female=Male / Stallion=Mare / Stallion>Female) Its just not gonna fit.

Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko

Post self-deleted by Nuremgard.

I quite like Andorra as I remember going there for holidays when I was little.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Lex Caledonia wrote:I quite like Andorra as I remember going there for holidays when I was little.

You're quite well travelled aren't you? You're lucky.

Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:You're quite well travelled aren't you? You're lucky.

Yeah my rents always tried to have a family holiday at least once a year before me and my sister got too old/they split up. I miss them now.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Lex Caledonia wrote:Yeah my rents always tried to have a family holiday at least once a year before me and my sister got too old/they split up. I miss them now.

Aww, that's a pity. I've only been abroad once to Menorca years ago and that was with my sister and her now ex-boyfriend.

Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Lex Caledonia wrote:I quite like Andorra as I remember going there for holidays when I was little.

What was it like? Something you would recommend or just go there so that you can say that you have been there.

My parents have also alwsys tried to tske us kids on a trip every, every-other year. However trsveling with my fsmily means we sre going to Germany, north Germany that is, due to resltives living there.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia

Tschingtau wrote:What was it like? Something you would recommend or just go there so that you can say that you have been there.

My parents have also alwsys tried to tske us kids on a trip every, every-other year. However trsveling with my fsmily means we sre going to Germany, north Germany that is, due to resltives living there.

Did some one mention Germany? :D

Nuremgard, Tschingtau

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Did some one mention Germany? :D

I see I have some fraternal company. Indeed I did, you from the north? Or south?

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

I wish I could speak, write and read in every language on earth. If I could have any skill, that would be it.

Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:I wish I could speak, write and read in every language on earth. If I could have any skill, that would be it.

As someone who's very fond of languages I'd agree with you, but my interest in history just outweighs that of language, and I wish I'd be able to read all the stories ever written and learn about all that has been. Just imagine being able to experience and read and look at everything in the library of Alexandria.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Tschingtau wrote:As someone who's very fond of languages I'd agree with you, but my interest in history just outweighs that of language, and I wish I'd be able to read all the stories ever written and learn about all that has been. Just imagine being able to experience and read and look at everything in the library of Alexandria.

That would be awesome. It's a shame the library got destroyed thousands of years ago. I'm pretty sure I read that Cleopatra either had many of the manuscripts saved or copied to preserve the knowledge.

Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Tschingtau wrote:What was it like? Something you would recommend or just go there so that you can say that you have been there.

My parents have also alwsys tried to tske us kids on a trip every, every-other year. However trsveling with my fsmily means we sre going to Germany, north Germany that is, due to resltives living there.

I was young at the time but I remember it being a really fun skiing holiday. I wasn't on skis though so I just went sledding :L

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Tschingtau wrote:I see I have some fraternal company. Indeed I did, you from the north? Or south?

Eastern Central. Saxony-Anhalt to be more precisely.

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Eastern Central. Saxony-Anhalt to be more precisely.

Ashamed to say, but I have never visited the eastern parts of Germany, came really close to a trip to Dresden but alas it was not to be.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Eastern Central. Saxony-Anhalt to be more precisely.

Was Saxony-Anhalt in West Germany during the division of the country?

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Was Saxony-Anhalt in West Germany during the division of the country?

It was liberated by American troops mostly but was given to the Soviets in return for an air corridor. It was part of the GDR.

Nuremgard, Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:Was Saxony-Anhalt in West Germany during the division of the country?

Eastern. Now it is one of the strongholds of AfD.

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:It was liberated by American troops mostly but was given to the Soviets in return for an air corridor. It was part of the GDR.

Ah, okay cool.

Tschingtau wrote:Eastern. Now it is one of the strongholds of AfD.

Ugh. Gross.

Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Tschingtau wrote:Ashamed to say, but I have never visited the eastern parts of Germany, came really close to a trip to Dresden but alas it was not to be.

A lot of people don't visit the East (Berlin excluded) and the East isn't a dream destination. It's still the black sheep of Germany.

Nuremgard, Tschingtau

Tschingtau wrote:Eastern. Now it is one of the strongholds of AfD.

Nothing to be proud of. Tho it's a self made problem of the other parties especially the governing parties.

Nuremgard, Tschingtau

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Nothing to be proud of. Tho it's a self made problem of the other parties especially the governing parties.

I cant believe people are stupid enough to vote for parties like AfD.

"We have all these complex societal problems! Here are a bunch of simple solutions for them all! Immigrants bad! Vote for us!"

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:I cant believe people are stupid enough to vote for parties like AfD.

"We have all these complex societal problems! Here are a bunch of simple solutions for them all! Immigrants bad! Vote for us!"

I think most people voted for them because they give "solutions" at all for problems that aren't talked about by the other parties. Problems that are either ignored or not seen as problems.

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I think most people voted for them because they give "solutions" at all for problems that aren't talked about by the other parties. Problems that are either ignored or not seen as problems.

The trouble is when these kind of arseholes get into power, very bad things happen. But people never learn from history.

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:The trouble is when these kind of arseholes get into power, very bad things happen. But people never learn from history.

Gladly we (the German people) learned from the past an installed security mechanism in our constitution. Also the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution declared the AfD an 'examination case' which means that they'll check if they are severe enough to be surveilled.

Nuremgard

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Gladly we (the German people) learned from the past an installed security mechanism in our constitution. Also the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution declared the AfD an 'examination case' which means that they'll check if they are severe enough to be surveilled.

Sounds smart. Shame the UK doesn't have something like that.

Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Tschingtau

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Nothing to be proud of. Tho it's a self made problem of the other parties especially the governing parties.

It may be self-made but destructive ideologies thrive in destructed regions.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Sounds smart. Shame the UK doesn't have something like that.

Populism is a destructive force for sure. It will be really interesting to see what will come of Brexit. Especially for the regions of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Tschingtau wrote:Populism is a destructive force for sure. It will be really interesting to see what will come of Brexit. Especially for the regions of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Scotland is a country, not a region. :)

I hope Brexit leads to Scottish independence and Irish unification. The UK is passed its sell-by date.

Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Baumpatal, Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:Scotland is a country, not a region. :)

I hope Brexit leads to Scottish independence and Irish unification. The UK is passed its sell-by date.

For being the United Kingdom, it's not very united.

Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Baumpatal, Tschingtau

Tschingtau wrote:It may be self-made but destructive ideologies thrive in destructed regions.

Destructed regions??

Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:Scotland is a country, not a region. :)

I hope Brexit leads to Scottish independence and Irish unification. The UK is passed its sell-by date.

Sorry my mistake, looking back on the message I swiftly wrote, I can certainly see it being hurtful. I meant region in the same way that Sweden is a region of Scandinavia. And yes, I would agree on the point that the UK is not going to last very long, would a Brexit be successful, be it deal or no-deal.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Russkov Soviet wrote:For being the United Kingdom, it's not very united.

Touché.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:For being the United Kingdom, it's not very united.

It's not been united for a long time, if ever.

Tschingtau wrote:Sorry my mistake, looking back on the message I swiftly wrote, I can certainly see it being hurtful. I meant region in the same way that Sweden is a region of Scandinavia. And yes, I would agree on the point that the UK is not going to last very long, would a Brexit be successful, be it deal or no-deal.

Despite all of this, however, something in my gut tells me that Scots might vote to stay in the UK again in a second referendum. I don't know why. It's just what my instincts are telling me will happen. I hope I'm wrong.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Destructed regions??

Again, I would like to apoligize for my hastedly written comment. What I meant to say was that in regions of economical problems, of which I have been informed that the eastern parts (in comparison to its western parts) are, populistic ideologies thrive more. I did in no way shape or form mean to say that the eastern parts of Germany are destructed.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:It's not been united for a long time, if ever.

Despite all of this, however, something in my gut tells me that Scots might vote to stay in the UK again in a second referendum. I don't know why. It's just what my instincts are saying will happen. I hope I'm wrong.

Aye because you're a big negative weegee :P Soon as the marches start and the referendum has the go ahead me and you will be out marching.

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Tschingtau wrote:Again, I would like to apoligize for my hastedly written comment. What I meant to say was that in regions of economical problems, of which I have been informed that the eastern parts (in comparison to its western parts) are, populistic ideologies thrive more. I did in no way shape or form mean to say that the eastern parts of Germany are destructed.

A hangover from Soviet rule no doubt.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau

Lex Caledonia wrote:Aye because you're a big negative weegee :P Soon as the marches start and the referendum has the go ahead me and you will be out marching.

I'm just cynical and pessimistic by nature. You could say I'm quite...British that way. Yeah, you read that right. I used the B word.

Lex Caledonia, Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:It's not been united for a long time, if ever.

Despite all of this, however, something in my gut tells me that Scots might vote to stay in the UK again in a second referendum. I don't know why. It's just what my instincts are telling me will happen. I hope I'm wrong.

I would tend to agree with you. perhaps a mentality of united we are stronger still lingers? Also indepedence seems so abrubt and chaotic to many. However not being in the EU is also a strong subject, that was not a part of the debate for example lets say Catalonia.

Nuremgard

Nuremgard wrote:I'm just cynical and pessimistic by nature. You could say I'm quite...British that way. Yeah, you read that right. I used the B word.

Coming from a Scot, that made me draw a light chuckle. +1.

Nuremgard

Tschingtau wrote:I would tend to agree with you. perhaps a mentality of united we are stronger still lingers? Also indepedence seems so abrubt and chaotic to many. However not being in the EU is also a strong subject, that was not a part of the debate for example lets say Catalonia.

There are many factors at play. Many Scots might still see the UK as more economically viable than an independent Scotland. Some might see the chaos of Brexit and not want independence because they see it as further chaos. Some Scots just feel genuinely British and are more attached to the UK as a political entity than Scotland. Maybe it's a mix of all and more.

Tschingtau

Nuremgard wrote:There are many factors at play. Many Scots might still see the UK as more economically viable than an independent Scotland. Some might see the chaos of Brexit and not want independence because they see it as further chaos. Some Scots just feel genuinely British and are more attached to the UK as a political entity than Scotland. Maybe it's a mix of all and more.

That is essentially what I meant, specifically the part about the economy. Although I have no insight what so ever how an independent vs a union Scotland would fare.

Nuremgard

Tschingtau wrote:That is essentially what I meant, specifically the part about the economy. Although I have no insight what so ever how an independent vs a union Scotland would fare.

I think Scotland would do very well on its own economically but that's just me. If the UK was governed and structured better, I'd be more inclined to give it a chance.

Tschingtau

Well then. I just recieved a telegram from [Name and Address Withheld] asking me that since I am Russia incarnate in the region, if I was friends with the United States and Trump.

My response? I don't know. No one in our region is the United States OR led by Trump.

That was odd. Never had that happen before.

Nuremgard

Russkov Soviet wrote:Well then. I just recieved a telegram from [Name and Address Withheld] asking me that since I am Russia incarnate in the region, if I was friends with the United States and Trump.

My response? I don't know. No one in our region is the United States OR led by Trump.

That was odd. Never had that happen before.

Talking about the one who shall not be named, it is going to be interesting to see if he will be impeached or not. Personally, following Nuremgard's example I am pessimistic by nature, and I personally think that money will buy him out of this and that we will never truly know what happened.

Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard

Tschingtau wrote:Talking about the one who shall not be named, it is going to be interesting to see if he will be impeached or not. Personally, following Nuremgard's example I am pessimistic by nature, and I personally think that money will buy him out of this and that we will never truly know what happened.

I can see the Tangerine Toddler serving a second term.

Russkov Soviet, Tschingtau

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