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Ansuriel wrote:

Hold my beer

legalizes everything

*puts goat in bathtub* WOOOOOO

Oldmanzakk, Big Blue Blob, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Due to extenuating circumstances, I have made the executive decision to postpone this session of parliament to the 5th

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Big Blue Blob, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Strudes, Kaitiland

Yodle wrote:Due to extenuating circumstances, I have made the executive decision to postpone this session of parliament to the 5th

Works for me.

-Stans

Post self-deleted by Ecolof.

Woe to all, for our dwelling place is distant, and we wander through the domiciles of Chaos.

Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria

The Second Session of Parliament has begun! :D It will last until just before midnight on the 7th (Tuesday), so make sure to get your votes in! Here's the link: https://goo.gl/forms/8x8Sssrzm8RxNfSQ2

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, -Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria

I am pleased to be here.

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof

hello comrades and fellow workers. the disputed territories of revolutionary appalachia and several surrounded areas are trying to breakaway from main USA government and legislation. thankfully we have the highground and such mountionous region to provide us with cover and great advantages when we get into firefights to protect us from the imperialist and colonial US government

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:hello comrades and fellow workers. the disputed territories of revolutionary appalachia and several surrounded areas are trying to breakaway from main USA government and legislation. thankfully we have the highground and such mountionous region to provide us with cover and great advantages when we get into firefights to protect us from the imperialist and colonial US government

The Empire of Shangyan recommends peaceful, gradual secession in order to minimize the hardships inflicted on local residents.

Bernie Nation, Yodle

Shangyan wrote:The Empire of Shangyan recommends peaceful, gradual secession in order to minimize the hardships inflicted on local residents.

so you're saying they use violence to oppress us, but we can't use violence to liberate ourselves? we have no problem with solidarity, but please don't tell us how we can gain our independence and freedom

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:so you're saying they use violence to oppress us, but we can't use violence to liberate ourselves? we have no problem with solidarity, but please don't tell us how we can gain our independence and freedom

It is not the policy of the Empire of Shangyan to interfere with the internal affairs of foreign nations, regardless.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Revoutionary Appalachia

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:so you're saying they use violence to oppress us, but we can't use violence to liberate ourselves? we have no problem with solidarity, but please don't tell us how we can gain our independence and freedom

Kill the capitalist pigs who want to oppress the worker! Tis the only way I swear

Primera Republica De Cantabria, Kaitiland, Revoutionary Appalachia

Shangyan wrote:It is not the policy of the Empire of Shangyan to interfere with the internal affairs of foreign nations, regardless.

we understand, you are only trying to minimize casualties. whether we are peaceful or not, violence will be used against us.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Yodle wrote:Kill the capitalist pigs who want to oppress the worker! Tis the only way I swear

The Empire of Shangyan would recommend that the administrative experience of capitalists could be of use during a transitional period.

Yodle

Shangyan wrote:The Empire of Shangyan would recommend that the administrative experience of capitalists could be of use during a transitional period.

yea, transition them to the gallows from the offices

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:yea, transition them to the gallows from the offices

It may be useful to distinguish between hostile capitalists, and capitalists supportive of your cause. Friedrich Engels, for instance, was a member of the capitalist class, but would be of the correct temperament to run a socialized enterprise for the common good, if the situation allowed for it.

Yodle, Revoutionary Appalachia

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:yea, transition them to the gallows from the offices

*slips note*

Revolutionary Appalachia has received two aircraft carriers, five hundred aircraft and 1500 units of ZS-4 tanks

*retires to punk dungeon*

Revoutionary Appalachia

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:yea, transition them to the gallows from the offices

Kaitiland is ready and willing to send funds, provisions, and reinforcements if wanted. A payload of 6 Billion Coltchives, which should equal roughly 6 billion dollars, is ready to be delivered, accompanied by the Kaitiland Army (https://www.nationstates.net/nation=kaitiland/detail=factbook/id=764447), provided that the necessary "Go ahead" is given.

Primera Republica De Cantabria, Revoutionary Appalachia

The newly founded Democratic Republic of Abiceas, welcomes friends from all around the region to trade and share views. We're a peaceful country, we hate corruption and violence.

Salutes.

Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Revoutionary Appalachia

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:*slips note*

Revolutionary Appalachia has received two aircraft carriers, five hundred aircraft and 1500 units of ZS-4 tanks

*retires to punk dungeon*

thank you. :D

Primera Republica De Cantabria

On behalf of Her Majesty's colony of Arguin Isle, as an autonomous dominion of [nation=galway-dublin], the colonial dominion of Arguin Isle provides to the provisional government of [nation=revoutionary_appalachia] a series of munitions in the form of foreign military aid. In particular, the aid provided serves to benefit troops fighting in mountain climates.

Among the aid provided includes 350 Wiesel AWC vehicles for usage in mountain warfare, 450 Bandvagn 206's (200 commissioned purely for usage as mobile hospitals, the rest for supply logistics). Additional equipment included in the bundle includes 45 Hocthkiss Brandt 81mm Mortars as artillery pieces, and 300 M2 Brownings for providing aid in defensive fire. While light arms include 4500 SIG Sauer P226's, and just for fun, 2300 M1903 Springfield rifles with additional scope modifications for use in mountain warfare.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Kaitiland has officially send Applachia the previously mentioned things with a message; "These men fought for Kaitiland's independence, and now they fight for you. They have families, so send my men back in one piece". I would recommend that you use the funds to create outposts along the disputed territory, and use some more to create a system of interconnecting railroad systems that travel between them. (Kaitiland now officially recognizes Applachia as an independent Nation)

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

(looks at pile of new equipment, sends surpluses to various command posts and settlerment caves/tree villages.) don't really know how aircraft carrier will help us in the mountains, but okay thank you gay science anarchy.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:(looks at pile of new equipment, sends surpluses to various command posts and settlerment caves/tree villages.) don't really know how aircraft carrier will help us in the mountains, but okay thank you gay science anarchy.

The Celestial Government of the Empire of Shangyan, maintaining its policy of non-intervention, will nonetheless supply food, clothing, and medical supplies to the affected territories, regardless of which faction presently occupies them.

Bernie Nation, Primera Republica De Cantabria

In response Revolutionary Appalachia will send Kaitiland and Gay Science Anarchy shipments of our finest moonshine, boiled peanuts, and pimento cheese. the least we can do for now

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Kaitiland wrote:Kaitiland has officially send Applachia the previously mentioned things with a message; "These men fought for Kaitiland's independence, and now they fight for you. They have families, so send my men back in one piece". I would recommend that you use the funds to create outposts along the disputed territory, and use some more to create a system of interconnecting railroad systems that travel between them. (Kaitiland now officially recognizes Applachia as an independent Nation)

OOC: Regrettably, it is impracticable to attempt to invest resources in building permanent and useful infrastructure in a war-zone during an active conflict.

Shangyan wrote:OOC: Regrettably, it is impracticable to attempt to invest resources in building permanent and useful infrastructure in a war-zone during an active conflict.

Impractical ≠ Not worth trying

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Shangyan wrote:OOC: Regrettably, it is impracticable to attempt to invest resources in building permanent and useful infrastructure in a war-zone during an active conflict.

and railroads would require lots of blasting bc appalachia is mountainous, and we stand firmly against further environmental destruction (when possible of course bc nothing is more destructive than war)

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:In response Revolutionary Appalachia will send Kaitiland and Gay Science Anarchy shipments of our finest moonshine, boiled peanuts, and pimento cheese. the least we can do for now

We thank you, but Kaitiland's people are more than happy to clean the world of some Capitalist filth.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Kaitiland wrote:Impractical ≠ Not worth trying

OOC: Impracticable is slightly different. Constructing that sort of infrastructure requires consistent occupation and control of all of the territories needed to build them, along with consistently controlled supply lines in order to supply the inputs of the constructions, and adequate air and military superiority to prevent the enemy from undoing weeks or months of work in an instant. In short, the ability to construct such infrastructure in a war-zone during an active conflict implies that you already have the ability at that moment to knock your enemy out of the war, which isn't the case.

What this means is that rather than being impractical, it is impossible.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Shangyan wrote:OOC: Impracticable is slightly different. Constructing that sort of infrastructure requires consistent occupation and control of all of the territories needed to build them, along with consistently controlled supply lines in order to supply the inputs of the constructions, and adequate air and military superiority to prevent the enemy from undoing weeks or months of work in an instant. In short, the ability to construct such infrastructure in a war-zone during an active conflict implies that you already have the ability at that moment to knock your enemy out of the war, which isn't the case.

What this means is that rather than being impractical, it is impossible.

OOC: Well I did send him 6 Billion Coltchives, it's up to him how he spends it.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Kaitiland wrote:OOC: Well I did send him 6 Billion Coltchives, it's up to him how he spends it.

is that currency or something?

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:is that currency or something?

It's the currency in Kaitiland, yes.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Revoutionary Appalachia

America the Greater disapproves of violent revolutionary movements when peace is achievable. In accordance with our policy of neutrality and aid for all, our medical facilities will be open to any person on both sides of the conflict, and any other civilian who requires aid.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico, Guly

Revoutionary Appalachia wrote:hello comrades and fellow workers. the disputed territories of revolutionary appalachia and several surrounded areas are trying to breakaway from main USA government and legislation. thankfully we have the highground and such mountionous region to provide us with cover and great advantages when we get into firefights to protect us from the imperialist and colonial US government

If in need you can call orbital support from LEO where the SDS "tumultuous renaissance" capital ship is in red alert, a direct channel is opened for your radio outposts, we will provide also air superiority protection against possible nuclear retaliation from the imperialist government. Hit hard and fly safe Appalachians!

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

*looks at computer* Man, I'm bored... (after some time) What's this? D-e-c-l... OH, luvly!

Telegram from Primera Republica de Cantabria:

Primera Republica de Cantabria declared war on the United States of IMMMMperialist America

*Marines land on Long Island* Welp, that's Amurrica done.

Yodle, Kaitiland

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:*looks at computer* Man, I'm bored... (after some time) What's this? D-e-c-l... OH, luvly!

Telegram from Primera Republica de Cantabria:

Primera Republica de Cantabria declared war on the United States of IMMMMperialist America

*Marines land on Long Island* Welp, that's Amurrica done.

*Kaititland sends it's entire naval fleet for possible reinforcements*

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

OOC: I'm considering writing a piece of legislation for the Parliament. Who would I send that to, in order to have it put to vote?

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Shangyan wrote:OOC: I'm considering writing a piece of legislation for the Parliament. Who would I send that to, in order to have it put to vote?

Send it to anyone in the government.

-Stans, Yodle

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:Send it to anyone in the government.

OOC: When will we know the identity of the new Prime Minister?

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Post self-deleted by Bernie Nation.

Shangyan wrote:OOC: When will we know the identity of the new Prime Minister?

The vote closes at 12:00 AM EST on the 8th. So probably sometime around then. Either Yodle or I will count up the vote and post it.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Bernie Nation wrote:The vote closes at 12:00 AM EST on the 8th. So probably sometime around then. Either Yodle or I will count up the vote and post it.

OOC: Excellent. I am bursting with legislative ideas to test the political waters around here.

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:*looks at computer* Man, I'm bored... (after some time) What's this? D-e-c-l... OH, luvly!

Telegram from Primera Republica de Cantabria:

Primera Republica de Cantabria declared war on the United States of IMMMMperialist America

*Marines land on Long Island* Welp, that's Amurrica done.

"What is the current state of things?"

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Kaitiland wrote:"What is the current state of things?"

Well New England suffered a short but considerable revolution and joined the Republic. We're beginning to lay a siege to Washington D.C. and what have entered what is purportedly the area of the Appalachian Regional Commision from the north. We're facing some problems with bombing and convoy raiding but we should hold out. Our largest navy, the 7th Navy is moving to protect convoys and we should be landing soon in Jacksonville or Miami.

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:Well New England suffered a short but considerable revolution and joined the Republic. We're beginning to lay a siege to Washington D.C. and what have entered what is purportedly the area of the Appalachian Regional Commision from the north. We're facing some problems with bombing and convoy raiding but we should hold out. Our largest navy, the 7th Navy is moving to protect convoys and we should be landing soon in Jacksonville or Miami.

Is the seizure of the Capital considered militarily imperative to secure Appalachian independence, or do you intend to facilitate the annexation of the entire nation into the secessionist Appalachian faction, or another faction?

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Shangyan wrote:Is the seizure of the Capital considered militarily imperative to secure Appalachian independence, or do you intend to facilitate the annexation of the entire nation into the secessionist Appalachian faction, or another faction?

It is only to subdue the American government's violent suppresion and place it under joint regional control until a peace treaty can be signed, wherein all Cantabrian troops will withdraw to garrison regional territory or return home.

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:It is only to subdue the American government's violent suppresion and place it under joint regional control until a peace treaty can be signed, wherein all Cantabrian troops will withdraw to garrison regional territory or return home.

The Celestial Government of Shangyan is not aware that this is a regional operation. Does the Primera Republica de Cantabria intend unilaterally to place its occupied territories under the jurisdiction of the regional government?

Shangyan wrote:The Celestial Government of Shangyan is not aware that this is a regional operation. Does the Primera Republica de Cantabria intend unilaterally to place its occupied territories under the jurisdiction of the regional government?

Well, otherwise it wouldn't be so fair if I was to have complete control over territories in the U.S.A. I much prefer America the Greater controlling territory they control much more fairly.

OOC: I confess I am somewhat confused. If you are engaged in warfare against America the Greater, then I am not sure that he realizes that. If you aren't, then I have no idea what nation Appalachia is engaged in secession from.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:Well, otherwise it wouldn't be so fair if I was to have complete control over territories in the U.S.A. I much prefer America the Greater controlling territory they control much more fairly.

Remember you have access to my entire Navy, of which I've specified in a factbook, as for the convoys; we can set up a line of submarines, like a wall, to stop the ships from entering. The Air raids can be controlled by constant surveillance of the area, as long as the surveyors have access to anti-aircraft missiles. And taking the capital is the only way it could work, the usa would never willingly give up land.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

(commences various insurrectionist and guerrilla advances, sabotages and other various tactics against military bases, convoys and important infrastructure taking care not to harm civilians, uses kaitiland money to buy long range artillery and aircraft which are also being used in advance)

man these new mortars sure are amazing. too bad these tanks are sitting around bc we dunno how to drive/use them

Primera Republica De Cantabria

From the somewhat confusing messages, I gather that Cantabria has declared war on me. Seems a bit unlikely. Any chance of diplomatic conference?

Primera Republica De Cantabria

What's happening? I'm officially confused.

Oldmanzakk, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Post self-deleted by Shangyan.

America The Greater wrote:From the somewhat confusing messages, I gather that Cantabria has declared war on me. Seems a bit unlikely. Any chance of diplomatic conference?

The Celestial Government of the Empire of Shangyan endorses the idea of a diplomatic conference.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Diplomatic envoys have conferred. Primera Republica de Cantabria did not declare war on America the Greater, but on the United States of America. No worries. Laser doomsday weapons have been diverted.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Revoutionary Appalachia

America The Greater wrote:Diplomatic envoys have conferred. Primera Republica de Cantabria did not declare war on America the Greater, but on the United States of America. No worries. Laser doomsday weapons have been diverted.

OOC: Where is that country on the map?

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Shangyan wrote:OOC: Where is that country on the map?

From my understanding, this is not an official roleplay using the map. Contact Cantabria for more RP information, though, he's managing it mostly.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

America The Greater wrote:From my understanding, this is not an official roleplay using the map. Contact Cantabria for more RP information, though, he's managing it mostly.

It's my town oi!

Yodle

Shangyan wrote:OOC: Where is that country on the map?

Every province in modern-day America is the U.S.A.

Yodle

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:Every province in modern-day America is the U.S.A.

OOC: For IC purposes, then, the United States controls all white and gray territories of the continental US, and the actual player nations are all breakaway nations?

Yodle

Shangyan wrote:OOC: For IC purposes, then, the United States controls all white and gray territories of the continental US, and the actual player nations are all breakaway nations?

Ish, the white and gray territories are US but the enemy of the US right now is Appalachia, the rest are independent and fine.

Yodle

we claim rights to appalachia regoin within USA, if this will be issue, i can move to another region. i have just started this. so it shouldn't be a problem to change this early on

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

What we need right now is someone to head up RP and decide all necessary materials to make it work. The Cabinet will converse and get back to you all shortly.

Oldmanzakk, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Shangyan

After some discussion, the Cabinet has picked new resident Shangyan to head up the roleplay in this region. They'll be making some RP legislation for you all and we should hopefully have something up and running in under a month!

Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Kaitiland, Guly, Shangyan, Revoutionary Appalachia

Welcome, all new members! Come on in, enjoy your stay, and feel the Bern.

Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

OOC: Indeed, welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

The 2nd Session of Parliament is now closed! Stay tuned for results!

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Hello fellow Residents of TRTHNBB,

The Second Session of Parliament has reached its conclusion. Thanks to all who participated and here are the results:

High Judge Appointment of [nation=short]Ansuriel[/nation], Temp Appointment of [nation=short]Arguin isle[/nation] - PASSES - 10-3-2

Constitutional Amendment Combining Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence - PASSES - 7-6-2

Prime Minister Election Results:

[nation=short]New West Tropico[/nation] - 6 Votes

[nation=short]The Socialist Republic Of Russia[/nation] - 3 Votes

[nation=short]Churchill Bulldog[/nation] - 1 Vote

Abstain - 4 Votes

I thank all of those who voted for me. I will make sure to deliver on my promise of creating a efficient open parliament, and to my opponents, [nation=short]The Socialist Republic of Russia[/nation] and [nation=short]Churchill Bulldog[/nation]. GG and it was an honour running against you.

Thank You, Cody aka Prime Minister

Bernie Nation, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle

America The Greater wrote:Welcome, all new members! Come on in, enjoy your stay, and feel the Bern.

Sir should I fire up the boiler?

Yodle, New West Tropico

my nation just went from liberal to conservative in one fell swoop just because I decided androids shouldn't have the same rights as citizens

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Eloren

Automatedmessage wrote:my nation just went from liberal to conservative in one fell swoop just because I decided androids shouldn't have the same rights as citizens

Those will get ya.. My civil rights and political freedoms are at an all time low thanks to issues like that :P

-Stans, Automatedmessage, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Guly

OOC: Congratulations on your election, New West Tropico.

-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico

Yeah, congrats for being elected ps. I voted you :D

-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico

As recognition for your election, The Democratic Republic of Abiceas will not only officially endorse [The United Socialist States of New West Tropico] but also extend it's most graceful salutes. Good luck to the New Prime Minister.

Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico

GG

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico, Kaitiland, Abiceas, Barbudas

Here's another poll from the region I founded, this one's on how you run your NS nation: https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=82186

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Gria Erikers, Barbudas

My nation just became a left-leaning college state for the first time and I'm celebrating by going to sleep. Good night.

-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Barbudas

*waves hand at everyone*

Yodle, Automatedmessage, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Gria Erikers, Barbudas

It's so dense, every single image has so many things going on

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Barbudas

Texjeeps wrote:*waves hand at everyone*

*waves a hand back at ya... mew mew..* Oops sorry my cat wanted to voice her opinion.

Yodle, Automatedmessage, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Barbudas

We are the Republic of Fontenont, proud new member of this region. Hello everyone.

Bernie Nation, Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof, Gria Erikers, Revoutionary Appalachia, Barbudas

Fontenont wrote:We are the Republic of Fontenont, proud new member of this region. Hello everyone.

Welcome to the region!

Bernie Nation, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Gria Erikers

Fontenont wrote:We are the Republic of Fontenont, proud new member of this region. Hello everyone.

OOC: Welcome to the region, Fontenont. I am sure you will do very well here.

-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Gria Erikers

Welcome welcome welcome to you Fontenont. I am new here myself and I love it. I dont feel pressured and with the comfort of my cats I enjoy the region totally. Yes yes.

-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof, Hugh Mungus69

Fontenont wrote:We are the Republic of Fontenont, proud new member of this region. Hello everyone.

sup dude

Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Gria Erikers

Checks and balances at work with the 3-0 ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, which upheld the suspension of Trump's Muslim Ban (EO 13769), ruling it unconstitutional on the basis of its violation of the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th.

The suspension of Trump's travel ban has been maintained. While Trump can continue this up the judicial ladder, today is a good day for your civics teacher who never stops talking about checks and balances in the Federal government of the United States.

-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Eloren, Kaitiland

Arguin Isle wrote:Checks and balances at work with the 3-0 ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, which upheld the suspension of Trump's Muslim Ban (EO 13769), ruling it unconstitutional on the basis of its violation of the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th.

The suspension of Trump's travel ban has been maintained. While Trump can continue this up the judicial ladder, today is a good day for your civics teacher who never stops talking about checks and balances in the Federal government of the United States.

Aye ^

Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle

Post self-deleted by Eloren.

Are you concerned that checks and balances may be at stake with the lopsided balance of power? Republicans control both the house and senate, allowing them to stack the committees, and the presidency allows them to fill not only the denied Supreme Court appointment, but also ~100+ judicial appointments. RBG can't hold out much longer, and Trump is bound to appoint another ideologue. With the way the GOP is beginning to loot and pillage positions and departments, I'm genuinely surprised they spared the OCE.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Arguin Isle wrote:Checks and balances at work with the 3-0 ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, which upheld the suspension of Trump's Muslim Ban (EO 13769), ruling it unconstitutional on the basis of its violation of the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th.

The suspension of Trump's travel ban has been maintained. While Trump can continue this up the judicial ladder, today is a good day for your civics teacher who never stops talking about checks and balances in the Federal government of the United States.

OOC: I'm skeptical of the checks and balances system in principle, but I can see its usefulness in this particular situation. Travel bans are not good for economic efficiency.

Bernie Nation, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Shangyan wrote:OOC: I'm skeptical of the checks and balances system in principle, but I can see its usefulness in this particular situation. Travel bans are not good for economic efficiency.

And crucially, those bans are not good for human rights and compassion.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

America The Greater wrote:And crucially, those bans are not good for human rights and compassion.

OOC: True, but those are a given. I like bringing up the commonly overlooked downsides.

Bernie Nation, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Gria Erikers wrote:*waves a hand back at ya... mew mew..* Oops sorry my cat wanted to voice her opinion.

Tell your kitty I say Hai, I've got two cats myself!

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Man, Bernie got his ass handed to him by Ted Cruz the other night during the debate.

Post by Nazi America Hail Trump suppressed by Arguin Isle.

Nazi America Hail Trump

HAIL!

Post by Nazi America Hail Trump suppressed by Arguin Isle.

Nazi America Hail Trump

I have a nice oven

Post by Nazi America Hail Trump suppressed by Arguin Isle.

Nazi America Hail Trump

Paradise For Bros wrote:Man, Bernie got his ass handed to him by Ted Cruz the other night during the debate.

Want to join my Reich?

OOC: Let's not triple post.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle

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