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Region: The Region That Has No Big Banks

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America The Greater wrote:Yeah, I think people are usually cautious of countries with "Democratic Republic" in the name too.

Yeah Because It’s Associated With Authoritarian Communism For Some Reason?

America The Greater wrote:Yeah, I think people are usually cautious of countries with "Democratic Republic" in the name too.

Actually Republic Basically Means Everything The Most Used Definition Of Republic Is Literally Just A Country Thats Not A Monarchy.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Actually Republic Basically Means Everything The Most Used Definition Of Republic Is Literally Just A Country Thats Not A Monarchy.

Yeah, there's not much nuance there. I'm gonna get some sleep now, but TG me or write here and I will get back to you tomorrow. Thanks for talking about the region, hopefully we can work towards a solution very very soon.

America The Greater wrote:Yeah, there's not much nuance there. I'm gonna get some sleep now, but TG me or write here and I will get back to you tomorrow. Thanks for talking about the region, hopefully we can work towards a solution very very soon.

Ok Bye!!

America The Greater wrote:Yeah, there's not much nuance there. I'm gonna get some sleep now, but TG me or write here and I will get back to you tomorrow. Thanks for talking about the region, hopefully we can work towards a solution very very soon.

Wlcm back America ...u always gives me heart attack by cteing at the wrong time ....plz don't do it next time it is only u who can handle the region after yodle ....we actually had a civil war in this region so pls don't do it next time

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:I Also Wonder Why The Default Flag Is The Australian Aboriginal Flag.

Well, Max Berry himself is Australian. So I'd wager he chose that flag to be patriotic

Siddharistan wrote:Wlcm back America ...u always gives me heart attack by cteing at the wrong time ....plz don't do it next time it is only u who can handle the region after yodle ....we actually had a civil war in this region so pls don't do it next time

I'm sorry for leaving you guys without leadership, I stepped back after I saw Yodle come back to help out, figuring I wasn't needed anymore. From now on I'll be here if you guys need me. Also, could you explain the civil war to me? I hadn't heard of it.

So guys, I'd like to give you a little summary of what we're going to try to do for the region. I'm really glad to see that many of you are still active in the region, and I want to support that however I can. Some concrete steps we need to take are 1. reinstating the endotarting program and 2. recruiting nations for the region. I'm starting college in a few days, but I am going to work on this because all of you deserve a region with real opportunities for RP, conversation, debates, and generally a full NS experience. Let me know if you have more ideas. Discord is always a good option to contact me because I get notifications on my phone, but whatever works best for you guys will work too :)

Santu Surgo

Ardeyn wrote:Well, Max Berry himself is Australian. So I'd wager he chose that flag to be patriotic

Seems Logical

America The Greater wrote:I'm sorry for leaving you guys without leadership, I stepped back after I saw Yodle come back to help out, figuring I wasn't needed anymore. From now on I'll be here if you guys need me. Also, could you explain the civil war to me? I hadn't heard of it.

Just Read These Message Board Pages

271 - Survey Results

274 - Start Of Civil War

281 - End Of Civil War

I’m Gonna Read The TRTHNBB Constitution And I’ll Post The Articles And I’ll Make My Critiques And Suggestions About Them So We Can Try Fixing It.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:I’m Gonna Read The TRTHNBB Constitution And I’ll Post The Articles And I’ll Make My Critiques And Suggestions About Them So We Can Try Fixing It.
That's a good idea.

Article I – General Provisions

I. The Region That Has No Big Banks, shall be called TRTHNBB or it’s full name

II. TRTHNBB shall promote the agenda and ideology of Bernie Sanders, and shall consist of any nation who shares a support for Sanders or an absence of large banks

III. All records and written documentation of events within this region will be available publically either on the Discord, on The Social Reformer, or on the region’s Official Page in NationStates.

IV. The Region That Has No Big Banks does not discriminate on the basis of political ideology, religion, national heritage, or economic status in any of its policies, procedures, or practices.

V. Citizens is any resident with both a NationStates account and Discord account, citizens may run for any office and partake in the Jury and Senate

VI. Residents is anyone with just a NationStates account, residents may not run for office, however they may vote

Bold = Suggests Fixing

Italics = Confusing

So I Personally Think Not Having Discord Should Ban Someone From Running. I Think Having Discord Would Help Them Run But Still It Shouldn’t Be A Requiremenr

The 2 Italic Sentences Are Confusing Because They Both Are Saying 2 Opposite Things. Is It A Inbetween? If It Is A Inbetween Where Is It? It’s Too Vague

America The Greater wrote:That's a good idea.

Just Finished The First Article!

Article II – Purpose

I. To establish a Regional Government to propose regional laws, represent the nations of the region, and enforce enacted laws.

II. To promote the ideology of Bernie Sanders and create a region of like-minded nations.

III. To bring together Bernie Sanders supporters throughout NationStates and establish a government with ideas and policies inspired by his message.

Same As Before. Rule I & III In Article II Go Against Rule II In Article II And Rule IV In Article I.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Hello?

Give me some time to respond please, I'm doing other stuff at the same time. I agree on Article I, I think we didn't review it enough and the true purpose of the second line got a little distorted. The point you make about Discord makes sense too, it used to be the hub for everything to do with NS in the region but it seems that people are less inclined to use it now.

In terms of Article 2, I disagree that section I conflicts with any previously-established law. Section I simply states that our region will establish a government- nowhere is that conflicted. I agree that we should clarify on sections II and III of Article II, however.

America The Greater wrote:Give me some time to respond please, I'm doing other stuff at the same time. I agree on Article I, I think we didn't review it enough and the true purpose of the second line got a little distorted. The point you make about Discord makes sense too, it used to be the hub for everything to do with NS in the region but it seems that people are less inclined to use it now.

In terms of Article 2, I disagree that section I conflicts with any previously-established law. Section I simply states that our region will establish a government- nowhere is that conflicted. I agree that we should clarify on sections II and III of Article II, however.

Ok! Hope Your Still There.

America The Greater

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Yay Your Still Here!

Yeah, looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts

America The Greater wrote:Yeah, looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts

Ok Time For Article III!!

Article III – Organization

The Regional Government

The regional government shall consist of the following offices in order of succession.

Prime Minister

Deputy Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Domestic Affairs

Minister of Homeland Security

Presiding Juror

Founder

The regional government shall consist of three separate branches, each tasked with different functions.

The Executive Branch- Consists of the Council of Ministers, and the Founder. The Executive branch shall enforce the laws and manage the region.

The Legislative Branch- Consists of the Senate, the Senate will contain every legal citizen who wishes to be in Senate the Senate shall be headed by the Deputy Minister

The Judicial Branch- Consists of the Jury, the Jury will interpret if laws made by the other branches are fair. Alongside this the Jury will be incharge of determining innocence or guilt in legal cases. The Jury shall be headed by the Presiding Juror.

The three branches of government together shall contain an internal set of checks and balances to ensure one never is more powerful than the others.

The Executive Branch- The Prime Minister may veto legislation from Senate, nominate the Presiding Juror, and utilize Executive Orders or Ministerial Orders to fill in policy gaps in Regional Legislation, so long as they receive a ⅔ approval by Senate afterwards.

The Legislative Branch - The Senate must approve all of the nominations by the Prime Minister, while also being able to outvote the Prime Minister’s veto with a ⅔ majority vote in favor.

The Judicial Branch- The Grand Juror may deem legislation or Ministerial/Executive Orders as unlawful. The Grand Juror may make revisions and present it back to the Senate. The Jury may determine the actions or policies of regional officials as unconstitutional, leading to the suspension from their position, permanent impeachment, or in extreme cases ejection from both Discord and the region.

Underline = Forgotten Or Who Has Held That Office Has CTE

There Isn’t Much I Can Put Here Just A Lot Of Forgettable & CTE Stuff.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Article III – Organization

The Regional Government

The regional government shall consist of the following offices in order of succession.

Prime Minister

Deputy Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Domestic Affairs

Minister of Homeland Security

Presiding Juror

Founder

The regional government shall consist of three separate branches, each tasked with different functions.

The Executive Branch- Consists of the Council of Ministers, and the Founder. The Executive branch shall enforce the laws and manage the region.

The Legislative Branch- Consists of the Senate, the Senate will contain every legal citizen who wishes to be in Senate the Senate shall be headed by the Deputy Minister

The Judicial Branch- Consists of the Jury, the Jury will interpret if laws made by the other branches are fair. Alongside this the Jury will be incharge of determining innocence or guilt in legal cases. The Jury shall be headed by the Presiding Juror.

The three branches of government together shall contain an internal set of checks and balances to ensure one never is more powerful than the others.

The Executive Branch- The Prime Minister may veto legislation from Senate, nominate the Presiding Juror, and utilize Executive Orders or Ministerial Orders to fill in policy gaps in Regional Legislation, so long as they receive a ⅔ approval by Senate afterwards.

The Legislative Branch - The Senate must approve all of the nominations by the Prime Minister, while also being able to outvote the Prime Minister’s veto with a ⅔ majority vote in favor.

The Judicial Branch- The Grand Juror may deem legislation or Ministerial/Executive Orders as unlawful. The Grand Juror may make revisions and present it back to the Senate. The Jury may determine the actions or policies of regional officials as unconstitutional, leading to the suspension from their position, permanent impeachment, or in extreme cases ejection from both Discord and the region.

Underline = Forgotten Or Who Has Held That Office Has CTE

There Isn’t Much I Can Put Here Just A Lot Of Forgettable & CTE Stuff.

This is the classic structure. When we were running elections that were consistent and had plenty of active members, this system was used exactly as it is written. With more activity, this is a system that could be re-established.

America The Greater wrote:This is the classic structure. When we were running elections that were consistent and had plenty of active members, this system was used exactly as it is written. With more activity, this is a system that could be re-established.

I Know I Didn’t Want All Of These To Go Away Just Wanted A Revamp And More Active Government.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:I Know I Didn’t Want All Of These To Go Away Just Wanted A Revamp And More Active Government.

Yeah, I'm just giving you my personal take on the articles as we go down the list and discuss them.

America The Greater wrote:Yeah, I'm just giving you my personal take on the articles as we go down the list and discuss them.

Wanna Just Talk Now?

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Wanna Just Talk Now?

What do you mean?

America The Greater wrote:What do you mean?

Just Like Talk About Stuff Sorry For Being Gone For A While.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Just Like Talk About Stuff Sorry For Being Gone For A While.

No problem. What's on your mind?

America The Greater wrote:No problem. What's on your mind?

Hmm Hey Just Wonderin’ Do You Ever Think Of Redesigning Your Flag?

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Hmm Hey Just Wonderin’ Do You Ever Think Of Redesigning Your Flag?

Not really, it's been this way for years and I think changing it would be weird after so long. It symbolizes ATG to me. I actually had a first flag design that was pretty awful, lol. Why do you ask?

America The Greater wrote:Not really, it's been this way for years and I think changing it would be weird after so long. It symbolizes ATG to me. I actually had a first flag design that was pretty awful, lol. Why do you ask?

Just Wonderin Also What Does The Stuff In Your Flag Mean?

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Just Wonderin Also What Does The Stuff In Your Flag Mean?

It's been a while since I made it so I'm gonna go off what I kinda remember. The purple to me symbolized the coming-together of red and blue, because my ideal for playing NS in general was that it would be a place for open and honest discussion, regardless of a person's beliefs. The white was just because it looked nice as a counter to the purple, lol. All of it meeting in the middle at the star symbolized the ideal that these varying beliefs and people would meet in ATG to discuss and work together. I thought that was pretty cool when I was about 15. What about your flag?

America The Greater wrote:It's been a while since I made it so I'm gonna go off what I kinda remember. The purple to me symbolized the coming-together of red and blue, because my ideal for playing NS in general was that it would be a place for open and honest discussion, regardless of a person's beliefs. The white was just because it looked nice as a counter to the purple, lol. All of it meeting in the middle at the star symbolized the ideal that these varying beliefs and people would meet in ATG to discuss and work together. I thought that was pretty cool when I was about 15. What about your flag?

The Meaning Of My Flag Is Kinda Generally Boring. Red = Independence, Blue = Liberty, The Yellow Star = The Nation, The White Circle Is The Region.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:The Meaning Of My Flag Is Kinda Generally Boring. Red = Independence, Blue = Liberty, The Yellow Star = The Nation, The White Circle Is The Region.

That's pretty cool though, I also like that the region gets a little shout-out :) What about the name of your country, where did that come from?

America The Greater wrote:That's pretty cool though, I also like that the region gets a little shout-out :) What about the name of your country, where did that come from?

It’s Kinda Based On My Name (NOTE: Based Of My Name Doesn’t Mean Equal To My Name) Not Saying It Though For Obvious Reasons.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:It’s Kinda Based On My Name (NOTE: Based Of My Name Doesn’t Mean Equal To My Name) Not Saying It Though For Obvious Reasons.

Yeah that's fair lol. Mine is just a little joke about the whole "America the Great" thing.

America The Greater wrote:Yeah that's fair lol. Mine is just a little joke about the whole "America the Great" thing.

Yeah Btw Do You Think Roleplay Should Be In Discord In Forum? I Obviously Choose Forum Because As I Said Like Over 25 Times I Don’t Have Discord.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Yeah Btw Do You Think Roleplay Should Be In Discord In Forum? I Obviously Choose Forum Because As I Said Like Over 25 Times I Don’t Have Discord.

This was a pretty big debate when it started up. I personally think it should go in the forum, it's just easier to keep organized that way.

America The Greater wrote:This was a pretty big debate when it started up. I personally think it should go in the forum, it's just easier to keep organized that way.

Everyone I Heard Said They Prefer Forum So Why’d We Move To Discord Anyways?

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Everyone I Heard Said They Prefer Forum So Why’d We Move To Discord Anyways?

As far as I know, the RP was always on the forum. When did it move to Discord?

America The Greater wrote:As far as I know, the RP was always on the forum. When did it move to Discord?

Wait What Did I Just Imagine That We Moved To Discord? I Need To Check

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Wait What Did I Just Imagine That We Moved To Discord? I Need To Check

You might have, lol. I think it was on the forum the whole time, but I could be mistaken because I didn't have too much to do with the RP after we finished planning it out.

America The Greater wrote:You might have, lol. I think it was on the forum the whole time, but I could be mistaken because I didn't have too much to do with the RP after we finished planning it out.

I’m Checking Now.

America The Greater wrote:You might have, lol. I think it was on the forum the whole time, but I could be mistaken because I didn't have too much to do with the RP after we finished planning it out.

Can’t Find It Anyways Whatdya Wanna Do?

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Can’t Find It Anyways Whatdya Wanna Do?

Not sure at the moment. I'm just finishing something up and then I'm probably going to put some more thought into the region and how to help get it back on its feet

America The Greater wrote:Not sure at the moment. I'm just finishing something up and then I'm probably going to put some more thought into the region and how to help get it back on its feet

We Can Try Making The Parliament Or Congress Again?

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:We Can Try Making The Parliament Or Congress Again?

Before we do that, I think we need to get our numbers up. I'm getting advice from some good people with a little more experience on how to start recruiting for the region and inspiring activity. Once we have more people around, I think we should definitely get going on a regional government. For now, though, I don't think we have enough active nations to make it interesting.

America The Greater wrote:Before we do that, I think we need to get our numbers up. I'm getting advice from some good people with a little more experience on how to start recruiting for the region and inspiring activity. Once we have more people around, I think we should definitely get going on a regional government. For now, though, I don't think we have enough active nations to make it interesting.

Ok We Can Try Recruiting New Democratic Socialist Nations? Although They’ll Probably Leave If They See These Messages lol

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Ok We Can Try Recruiting New Democratic Socialist Nations? Although They’ll Probably Leave If They See These Messages lol

Lol maybe. We probably have an old recruitment telegram sitting around somewhere to try out.

America The Greater wrote:Lol maybe. We probably have an old recruitment telegram sitting around somewhere to try out.

Well I’ll Try Finding A New DemSoc Nation.

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Well I’ll Try Finding A New DemSoc Nation.

Cool, I'll work on figuring out how to send this kind of tg

America The Greater wrote:Cool, I'll work on figuring out how to send this kind of tg

Hello?

Ok Guys Since Everyone I Heard Says Forum Should Be RP Instead Of Discord So I’m Just Doing Forum Roleplay Anyways

I just single handedly destroyed my booming tourism industry..the tourists just nosedived to 400 from 1200 ..I don't know which decision it was but any ways .....sad reax😙😥😥😥😥

Siddharistan wrote:I just single handedly destroyed my booming tourism industry..the tourists just nosedived to 400 from 1200 ..I don't know which decision it was but any ways .....sad reax😙😥😥😥😥

Who needs tourists anyway

America The Greater wrote:Who needs tourists anyway

Hello!

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Hello!

good morning Aya! (or whatever time of day it is for you)

America The Greater wrote:good morning Aya! (or whatever time of day it is for you)

ATG How’s It Going?

I start college in two days and I still haven't bought any textbooks... also living 3 hours away from my college because I'm doing all online. This should be a catastrophe :))

America The Greater wrote:I start college in two days and I still haven't bought any textbooks... also living 3 hours away from my college because I'm doing all online. This should be a catastrophe :))

School For Me Is Startin In 30 Minutes But I Still Have Time Because It’s Now All Tech

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:School For Me Is Startin In 30 Minutes But I Still Have Time Because It’s Now All Tech

that's good. I'm hoping my books will all be digital, I definitely don't want to drive down there to pick them up lol.

America The Greater wrote:that's good. I'm hoping my books will all be digital, I definitely don't want to drive down there to pick them up lol.

Wait Why Do We Even Need Non-Digital Books In This COVID Age?

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Wait Why Do We Even Need Non-Digital Books In This COVID Age?

Well I would imagine a lot of companies just haven't adapted yet. Slow responses have been a hallmark of this pandemic

America The Greater wrote:Well I would imagine a lot of companies just haven't adapted yet. Slow responses have been a hallmark of this pandemic

Kinda Makes Sense

Hey everyone, make sure you answer the poll! We're doing a quick roll call to see who's active and reading these messages.

America The Greater wrote:Hey everyone, make sure you answer the poll! We're doing a quick roll call to see who's active and reading these messages.

Both of the options kinda means the same ...which one to choose?

Siddharistan wrote:Both of the options kinda means the same ...which one to choose?

EIther one works, I think I had to have two options to make it a poll so I threw two up there.

How do I lower taxes in my country?

Peoples Republic Of Peepeeland wrote:How do I lower taxes in my country?

Cut spending through decisions

I Wonder If The WA Delegate Is Ever Gonna Change Becuz The Person With The Most Endorsements Is The WA Delegate?

Most Likely Burkiat Is Gonna Be WA Delegate If He Gets A Boost.

I Wonder If YodleIs Ever Gonna Message On This Board Because It Looks Like He Checks In Sometimes Resetting The Timer

Yodle wrote:I’m Actually Back!

Yay! (Joke Message Me If You Wanna Know How I Did It!)

Post self-deleted by Aya Democratic Republic.

Wooooooo

300th page

I would be more excited but y'know

Region collapsing

Still

Wooooo

Lemona

And I'm just gonna head out then-

Lemona

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:300th Page!

Waiting for page 420.

Lemona

Anyone watching anything good?

Lemona

America The Greater wrote:Anyone watching anything good?

Like?

Lemona

America The Greater wrote:Anyone watching anything good?

Just watching the downfall of my nation

Lemona

I got something that's maybe worth watching if any of you are into musicals or history.

Lemona

Socialistic Britain wrote:I got something that's maybe worth watching if any of you are into musicals or history.

What?I can give it a shot

Lemona

Socialistic Britain wrote:I got something that's maybe worth watching if any of you are into musicals or history.

What?I can give it a shot

Lemona

Siddharistan wrote:Like?

like, a show or a movie or a video or anything, really. I've been watching Daredevil lately.

Lemona

Siddharistan wrote:What?I can give it a shot

It's called "Alexander Hamilton" I've probably spoken about it before

It's a musical and it's about the American Revolution

I don't really got much else to say, but I do know it's amazing.

Lemona

Yep, I'm really bored.

Lemona

Socialistic Britain wrote:Yep, I'm really bored.

Wanna Talk?

Lemona

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Wanna Talk?

Sure,

but about what?

Lemona

Socialistic Britain wrote:Sure,

but about what?

Hmmm How’s Your Nation Going?

Lemona

Socialistic Britain wrote:It's called "Alexander Hamilton" I've probably spoken about it before

It's a musical and it's about the American Revolution

I don't really got much else to say, but I do know it's amazing.

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

Got yourself a problem

He can Alexander handle it

Lost 150 pounds

Alexander damn he thin

Never lost a single fight

Alexander champion

Has a love for weird guitars

Alexander mandolin

Wishin' he could go to sleep

Alexander Ambien

Lives in a department store

Alexander mannequin

Breath is smellin' kinda' whack

Alexander hand ya mints

Sees something he doesn't like?

He Alexander banning it

Loves The Office way too much

Alexander Pam and Jim

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

Recently became a saint

Alexander hasn't sinned

Favorite Sith Lord in the world

Alexander Anakin

Has a very lovely smile

Alexander handsome grin

Transitioned to a woman, now he

Alexander man again

Knows two songs by Eminem

Alexander Stan and Kim

Totally skipped lunch, I want an

Alexander sandwich

What you want on your footlong?

Alexander ham and swiss

Yo, he'd make a good president

Alexander candidate

Really need some liquor now

Alexander hand me gin

Doesn't get enough sunlight

Alexander tanning bed

This costume cost a jillion dollars

Alexander damn he rich

Used to watch the old school Jack

Alexander Handypen

Elton John's his favorite artist

Alexander Candle Wind

Yo, I dedicate this song to Alexander Hamilton, the greatest president in the wooorrld

Lemona

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Hmmm How’s Your Nation Going?

Good, I removed a policy which made no emigration possible, and civil rights have improved.

Lemona

Socialistic Britain wrote:Good, I removed a policy which made no emigration possible, and civil rights have improved.

Wait what?

Lemona

Also, peepeeland, you are a legend-

Lemona

Socialistic Britain wrote:Also, peepeeland, you are a legend-

Thank you.

Lemona

Hey I Found Out Something You Know Alexandria Ocasio Cortez The Other Democratic Socialist Along With Bernie Sanders I Found Out Something. She’s 30 So She’s Too Young To Run In The 2020 Election!

Lemona

Aya Democratic Republic wrote:Hey I Found Out Something You Know Alexandria Ocasio Cortez The Other Democratic Socialist Along With Bernie Sanders I Found Out Something. She’s 30 So She’s Too Young To Run In The 2020 Election!

AOC's a socialist? I thought she was a typical progressive Democrat.

Lemona

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