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Region: The Region That Has No Big Banks
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
6 - (4 + 4)
Yodle
remember to post RP in the forum as well as the RMB
wasn't created for nothing
and RP posts are also easier to find there because it's specifically for them
America The Greater, New United Common-Lands, Lawid, Kaidia, Mjau
but i dont have da link tho
Socialistic Britain, Lawid
In the RP dispatch, or in our WFE if you click forum then Map RP forum
America The Greater, Socialistic Britain, Kaidia, Mjau
:(
Socialistic Britain
NUCL when will you cast your vote?
Socialistic Britain, New United Common-Lands, Kaidia
Waiting to see which side pays me off the most
America The Greater, Socialistic Britain, Kaidia, Mjau
lol, seems fair
Kaidia
I guess I vote nay
Socialistic Britain, Lawid, Kaidia
Alright cast your vote on the form
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
Vlaskal I implore you to vote FOR the bill currently in parliament, so that Parliament is more accessible for new nations! (See NUCL's telegram for voting information)
America The Greater, Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
Vlaskal, i juat ask you read my telegram for info, thanks. Its important you do.
Cheers
Socialistic Britain, Lemona, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia, Mjau
Or you could always just read the actual bill instead!
America The Greater, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia
good night commies
Yodle, Socialistic Britain, Lawid, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia, Mjau
Goodnight NUCL 😴
Yodle, Lawid, Kaidia
I am making a BIIIG RP post
it's gonna be interesting..
Yodle, Lawid, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia, Mjau
hi!
Lawid, Kaidia
REMEMBER, REMEMBER, THE 28TH OF DECEMBER
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[spoiler=ROBERT GRIFFITHS 1][POV, Robert Griffith's:]
it was a cold day, snow blanketed London and Parliament, Today a discussion was being hold on some non-important vote, Something about regulations on workers safety.. I can't remember, I was spaced out, not listening to the MPs or Clerk of the House, I began to think how annoying it'll be to deal with that snow outside.. jesus it'll be freezing out there. When suddenly an MP tapped me on my shoulder and leaned in to whisper something "Do you know when this session'll be over?" I glanced over "No.." The nervous MP leaned back and presumably asked another MP next to them the same question, once doing so leaning back in and telling me "They said 20 Minutes if you were curious PM" I kept a blank expression on my face "Cheers.." I felt exhausted and was glad to hear I could leave soon and get a well needed nap, now it was just time to wait..[/I][/spoiler]
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A Disguised revolutionary kept digging, He was directly under parliament. He had been digging for months now, Nobody knew he or his Comrades were there. Behind him a fellow revolutionary handed him explosives, more down the line were handing explosives down for him to plant, He did so, with more and more explosives being handed to him. Added onto the pile. This tunnel extended for miles, it was a monumental feat, the revolutionaries themselves couldn't believe it. They had used the sewers, gathering information about parts of the sewers that were frequently cleaned or visited by government workers and parts that weren't, getting the closest to parliament they could and digging a hole in the sewer walls to it, hiding it out of sight of anybody. Finally the flow of explosives had stopped and they had all been planted. The revolutionary that had planted them made sure they were set, carefully examining them, with the revolutionary behind rushing, he quickly stated "Be Patient damnit!" his voice echoing through the tunnel and some revolutionaries snickering at his comments "The General will be proud of us, He will not believe it!" the revolutionary behind gestured for him to be quiet, he did so. The revolutionaries began their way back out the tunnel, ducking their way through the narrow tunnel.[/spoiler]
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[spoiler=ROBERT GRIFFITHS 2][POV, Robert Griffith's:]
Time felt as if it was dragging on for hours.. it felt like it had been an hour now but I know it had only been 15 minutes, I just had to endure 5 minutes..
Whilst I was glancing around, I spotted the MOW (Minister Of War) and MOI (Minister Of Intelligence) discussing with each other in the far corner of parliament near the doors, they seemed to be joking.. I got curious, looking over to the Clerk of the house, seeing them pre-occupied with a particularly unruly MP, I took the opportunity to stand up and sneak over to the two ministers, with everybody seemingly that disinterested that they didn't spot me or if they did, they didn't care. As I approached the two ministers they looked over to me, the MOI with his usual eagle-eyed stare through his glasses and the MOW with his usual fury. I spoke loud enough for them to hear me but quietly enough for nobody else to "What are you two discussing? It has to be more interesting than this debate.." The MOI adjusted his glasses "Sir.. how do we put this?" The MOI and MOW looked at eachother, snickering as they did so, almost as if they were saying to each other “Im not telling him, you are”, The MOW let out one final chuckle before finally saying in a hushed tone "The Pyhdon Emperor got arrested going into Lemona!" The MOW Burst out laughing with the MOI Snickering to himself yet again, earning a few looks from MPs across parliament, I stood there for a second slightly thinking they were joking "Really?" they both quickly replied "Yes!" I joined in their snickering, How could the Pyhdon Emperor get himself caught in Lemona? I wondered though, why was he there anyway? I decided to ask "Do you know why he was in Lemona?" The MOI Paused for a Moment "Our Intelligence isn't sure why, it may have been something do with all this IBSO Nonsense.. anyhow it is Hilarious." The MOW Chuckled "Heh, yeah.." Suddenly, The Clerk of the house shouted across the house along with a bang of his gavel "This Session of parliament is Over! We shall continue this debate tomorrow!" The 2 Ministers and I all looked at eachother, I spoke up first "Would you two join me on a walk?" The MOW Looked unsure but the MOI was eager, the MOI spoke first "Hmm.. Why not? I have some plans to discuss with you anyhow" I and the MOI looked over to the MOW, he finally spoke "I have some matters back at the Ministry of War to sort, I'll have to deal with that first.." I responded "Alright then, I won't impede your job Minister, get to it!" The MOW quickly scurried off, Exiting parliament, I and the MOI looked back at eachother "shall we get going then?" he said with us exiting parliament behind the MOW[/spoiler]
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[spoiler=NO POV][NO POV]
All the Revolutionaries had finally exited the tunnel, with a charge leading out of the tunnel to where the revolutionaries stood, ready to blow parliament sky high any moment, One of the Revolutionaries radios crackled to life, It was Revolutionaries above ground outside parliament itself, they had spotted the MOW, MOI And Prime Minister, The revolutionaries quickly surrounded the single Revolutionaries radio, carefully listening to what the party above ground had to say. They were going to blow up parliament any how but assassinating the PM is what they really wanted, they quickly formulated a plan, realising the MOW wasn't with them and it was just the PM and MOI on a walk. Observe where the PM and MOI are going and intersect their path, Assassinate the PM at all costs. The above ground group agreed, and dispersed, carefully following the PMs Path, One revolutionary, James Mild, had been assigned the task of following the PM the Closest. Strangely the PM didn't have any security with him, the Revolutionaries found this odd but Robert was a man of the people, so they assumed he had simply ordered for no security to be with him, anyhow they prepared themselves, Watching the MOI and PM move across the street and get closer to 10 Downing Street, James following closely behind, the PM and MOI stopped just a few feet from the gates of 10 Downing Street, the MOI had his back to James but the PM was facing him, the PM hadn't noticed him yet but he soon would[/spoiler]
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[spoiler=ROBERT GRIFFITHS 3][POV, Robert Griffith's:]
I and the MOI had stopped outside the gates of 10 Downing Street, just a few feet from it, the MOI was going on and on about his new plans for intelligence gathering, I was half-heartedly listening, zoning out and observing my surroundings. I had seen everything around 10 Downing Street a million times now, but it never got old, the trees and buildings, older than I was by centuries, when suddenly, I noticed a peculiar man almost run-walking towards me and the MOI. The MOI hadn't noticed I was zoned out by now or my perplexed look at the individual, too focused on what he was saying. The man I had spotted had his eyes fixated on me, he looked almost manic, Insane even, he wore a brown trenchcoat, grey jumper, black pants and a brown cap. He got closer and closer, feet away from us when finally he began to reach into his trenchcoat
Time froze, and it was too late when I realised what was about to happen, it was almost as if everything had gone into slow motion as I saw the man pull out a handgun and aim it at me, 3 shots rang out, the first missed, the second two hit my shoulder and chest, I felt a stinging pain as the MOI whipped his head around to face the attacker and security at the gate rushed at him. When he began to pull the handgun out several people noticed and ran. But now that he had fired, everyone noticed. I collapsed to the ground in pain, as the MOI shouted for the security to apprehend him, he had already began booking it down the street. Thankfully however civilians had gotten in his way and stopped him themselves, my vision began to become blurry as I made out the silhouette of the MOI trying to assist me to my feet, throwing my arm over his shoulder "WE NEED TO GET YOU TO A HOSPITAL!" The MOI shouted, he kept barking orders at the security, the attacker had been apprehended now and was being dealt with by a few security, the rest were tending to me. They quickly got a vehicle, I, the MOI and a few security got into the car and drove to the nearest hospital across the river, passing the parliament. As we did so however approaching the bridge. An explosion roared from behind the car, I glanced over at the MOI, his expression said it all, he was looking behind us towards parliament, and muttered in a panicked tone "They Blew Up Parliament.."[/spoiler]
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TO BE CONTINUED
Lemona, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia, Adreabhal
IT BEGINS BOYS
Kaidia, Adreabhal
Yeah
Kaidia
IÂ’m doing my part!
Kaidia
What if we had qualifications for parliament or govt based on things theyÂ’ve done or overall activity in the region
Kinda like earning your citizenship through serviceÂ
Might be a horrible idea, IÂ’m just a soldier not a politician (sometimes IÂ’m a lawyer though)
Kaidia
Guy Fawkes?
Kaidia
It is important to educate yourself on matters to the extent that you reasonably can
Kaidia, Mjau
I do say I am absolutely loving the interest shown in everything overall and the initiative shown by our newer members
Lemona, Kaidia, Flomonga, Mjau
guys fawkes part 2: electric boogaloo
Kaidia, Adreabhal
Seems a bit hard to legislate
Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia
True
This is why I do not expect it to be implemented
Kaidia
Agreed! My only fear is at the beginning of the year a much of new people became MP's and went inactive shortly after the elections and that should be watched.
Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia
Having more MPs doesn't harm the region and we can legislate inactivity, but locking people from becoming MPs absolutely does harm the region imo
Kaidia
Both sides can be argued
Kaidia
You say this, but you're voting For?
I don't know, but the dispatch says so.
Sure, I guess it's up to personal opinion. I think that we're working too hard to protect a system that isn't working
Kaidia, Mjau
Anyone is encouraged to run. No one is being locked out.
Kaidia
Personally I think weÂ’re going about it in the wrong way, but yeah both sides can be argued, and IÂ’m too tired to make a case
Kaidia
Just to note:
The new PM is the successor of NUCLÂ’s year and a half of reign, a dynasty of extreme activity and regional improvement
So good luck
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia, Mjau
No pressure your just replacing NUCL lol.
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
If you run, you're forced to work within a party system that may not represent your views, and you're forced to wait months for an election. Why wait months to start your basic participation in the most fundamental part of the region's government? If people miss the elections because they joined right after the beginning of one, they can't do anything in Parliament for six months. That isn't fair to new members and the system is not working.
Kaidia
What is the requirements to become an MP again?
Kaidia, Mjau
When you're not too tired, I'd love to hear your ideas for a better way to go about it
Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia, Mjau
I hope we can have someone like Washington pick up where NUCL left off and continue.
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
In my opinion 6 months in this game isnÂ’t too much of an ask
Kaidia
30 day residency.
Kaidia
You have to have seats for your party assigned via the elections. It's a representative system, which works great if you have a lot of constituents, but we don't have that. Representative democracy doesn't make sense on a small scale, which is what we're dealing with.
Kaidia
Possibly
America The Greater, Kaidia, Mjau
I haven't even played for 6 months, why am I not worthy of being in Parliament?
America The Greater, Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
For a lot of people, waiting 6 months to take part in government isn't going to fly. They'll leave for somewhere that allows them to enjoy that part of the game.
Kaidia, Mjau
So are we going to have an election every month?
Parliament isnÂ’t that heavy in elections, their main job here is most passing legislation
It just so happens the past few months nobodies made much legislation until now
I donÂ’t think itÂ’s about availability of a position as MP, itÂ’s about activity in Parliament
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia, Mjau
I don't even qualify for Parliament right now, and I was the president in the past. If I wasn't appointed to office, I'd be locked out.
Kaidia, Mjau
Not really. I was invited by a couple of parties to run for MP with them but I decided to run as an independent. The waiting period is everywhere though so its not just our Region.
Kaidia
Not an election, it's an open parliament. You can join if you're interested and have been active.
Kaidia
That's good, but independent candidates still have to wait. The only way in is to register either way and be elected. It doesn't make sense for this region.
Kaidia
Wait
Is this legislation just reversing a previous legislation?
Because it used to be an open parliament until a bit ago
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
Exactly
America The Greater, Kaidia
The new system isn't open. You can't just apply and join based on limited qualifications, you have to be elected by the region via a representative parliamentary system
Kaidia
thatÂ’s what I just said
I said that when I first joined it was open
Then it changed
And now mjau is trying to change it back
Kaidia
Yeah, I was answering your question. It's not open anymore so the bill wants to change that.
Kaidia
The waiting period can be frustrating but those who are elected deserve to start and complete their term without having to constantly try to work with a reshuffling of Parliament. I would definitely be in favor of other means of government as like a member advisory roles before you begin your campaign into parliament.
Kaidia
It's not a reshuffling. One person joining doesn't reshuffle parliament at all, it just adds another person who can vote and speak their mind. Right now, residents have no way to vote on any of these bills without being elected. It's not democratic in the slightest.
Kaidia
TBH I think it would be really cool if we opened up MP voting to citizens but obviously their votes wouldn't count but would just voice their opinions on certain bills while the MP votes actually count towards passing the bill.
Kaidia
I think it should be split into midterms
Every 3 months is an election for parliament
It makes it so the constant reshuffling of parliament isnÂ’t hard to keep track of, but is also more inviting
I get where Mjau is coming from, but I donÂ’t think an open parliament is the solution
An election focused on parliament will advertise it even more
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
I don't see why we shouldn't count citizens' votes on bills that impact them. Again, it's just not democratic at all
Lemona, Kaidia
nice
WeÂ’re a republic
Kaidia
There's no reshuffling in Mjau's proposal. People joining doesn't impact the previous members at all, it just allows new people to speak their minds too. The old system is highly conservative.
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
Why? There aren't enough active members to justify that.
Kaidia
Its democratic because citizens of the Region vote on the people they would like to hold office or hold the choice to run themselves.
Kaidia
Okay then, well if Mjau is right that it will truly up the participation, then the other fact is keeping track of everyoneÂ’s votes and what they want
A set parliament gets rid of that
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
So rarely that people won't even notice those votes are available at all. It's not inviting to new members.
Kaidia
Keeping track of votes isn't difficult, people send them in via a form and they're counted
Kaidia
I think NUCL keeps us updated pretty well with upcoming votes. He sends frequent telegrams. If you were to constantly check telegrams which I assume you do you wouldn't miss anything like a vote.
Socialistic Britain, Kaidia
Agreed. But people can join and stay here for a couple months without an election taking place, so they won't see anything like that.
Kaidia
yippie
new newspaper
America The Greater, Lawid
We have several documents posted in our Regions description letting you know about all the stuff we do including a detailed description of Paraliament which is available 365 days a year for any newcomer to read.
Kaidia
I like the format, nice work!
Kaidia
Newspaper would be a cool venture
Kaidia
A lot of that info is outdated. There's still a link on there allowing people to Apply for Parliament, which does nothing because it's been totally replaced in the new system.
Kaidia
Yeah that has to be updated.
America The Greater, Kaidia, Vordoslavia, Mjau
*Cough cough as well as the SA chart cough cough*
man that was some strong coffee
America The Greater, Kaidia
vordo I see why other people have problems with it but youÂ’ve had months to get your SA up
Kaidia, Vordoslavia
Months? I only figured out it existed about a week ago, and literally, all of the issues answered say I have advanced technology, for example, "Pilots struggle to get a droning license" or "Songbirds are escorted by Jets near migration lines."
THESE ARE REAL ISSUES I HAVE ANSWERED, THERE IS NO LOGIC BEHIND THE TRTHNBB SA CHART AND I WANNA VOTE FOR A NEW ONE
New United Common-Lands, Lawid, Kaidia
Honestly, there is a reason why there is an SA stat anyways.
Plus, people just saying they have "this" tech or "that" tech could be very corruptible. Plus, if you just want an SA that raises tech limits, then other, higher stats will have to be changed as well.
Imagine somebody with 100 SA compares to somebody with 225 or something, there are limits.
Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia
My best advice is just to start grinding for SA, like most of us have done
No?? Voting perido is veerry widely announced in the region, its almost impoasible to miss it
Socialistic Britain, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia
Anyways, ita nice to see debates in rhe rmb, its not everyday the region is this active in regional politics
Socialistic Britain, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia, Flomonga, Mjau
7 Ayes, 5 Nays, 2 Undecided
Socialistic Britain, Sicario Mercenary Corps, Kaidia, Mjau
Then where is the basket weaving chart?
Kaidia
What?
Kaidia
any other industry doesn't have its own chart, so why does SA, what if I want to see how my soda pop industry is doing? Or my Basket weaving industry?
makes No SENSE
Kaidia
pretty much,
WHY DOES IT EXIST
NS HAS PLENTY OF WAYS TO TELL HOW PEACEFUL A COUNTRY IS, OR INDUSTRIES,
SO WHY IS THERE BASKET WEAVING, WHY DON"T WE HAVE A BASKET WEAVING CHART
without context it's stupid, but with context it is even stupider
Kaidia
Wait, then why am I on the Black List?
Vordoslavia
because of
1. The incident between the Gibraltar strait
2. Threatening war because of our peaceful trade organization,
3. NUCL hasn't gone as far as you, so I might replace the propaganda from NUCL's name, to yours
You are the biggest threat to us, is what I am trying to convey
Kaidia
I havenÂ’t had a chance for RP yet sorriee
Vordoslavia
oh
OK yeah makes alot more sense
Vordoslavia
It's fine lol, I am trying mostly to calm down Kaidia anyway
Great! We are on the same page
Kaidia
cool
now time to keep grinding for lower corruption/SA in any of my issues
almost like IÂ’ve had to deal with those too
And yes, there is a point
It helps defend against true godmodding, and shows nations work on building up their nation by giving them newer technology
You arenÂ’t the only one answering those issues
I understand new nations concern about how they can easily be smooshed, but you my friend are not new
ThatÂ’s the stupidest example IÂ’ve ever heard
Cool, yeah, you can show how peaceful you are by just not going into wars
You can flex off your basket weaving and use it for trade, but when is that going to affect anything
SA shows your technology and the capabilities your nation holds.
As I said, I understand other peopleÂ’s concern, but not yours
Lawid, Kaidia
Like how Kaidia is trying to make a light cannon or smth when I am sitting here with muskets...
MUSKETS
WHAT IS A MUSKET GOING TO DO AGAINST A CANNON MADE FOR SHOOTING BALLS OF LIGHT?
CHANGE
THE
SA
CHART
Kaidia
Vordo youÂ’ve had so many chances to get your sa up
Maybe just stay out of conflict at this point
ThereÂ’s tons of problems with the chart, yes itÂ’s not perfect
But most of those are for new nations
Your almost at a billion population
Lawid, Kaidia
yes
but
I ONLY FIGURE OUT IT EXISTED A WEEK AGO, NONE OF MY ISSUES HAVE HAD GOOD OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE MY SA BETTER.
CHANGE IT
Kaidia
I would guess because we are mostly sci fi in the past?
Kaidia
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