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Region: The Region That Has No Big Banks
Post by Nazi America Hail Trump suppressed by Arguin Isle.
Nein
Post by Nazi America Hail Trump suppressed by Arguin Isle.
Build a wall better than Burling
Spammer I see
Oldmanzakk, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, Gria Erikers
* nazi troll
Yodle, America The Greater, New West Tropico
I liked where this conversation was going before that newly-generated nazi puppet so blatantly tried to drown it out. :) Let's continue
Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria
That, of course, remains a concern, as single-party control of two of the branches of the federal government usually doesn't bode well for the opposition. However, I have my hopes up that the judiciary remains lawfully independent and dutiful not to their party but to the constitution (something Trump probably hasn't ever read), that the 2018 midterms see higher voter turnout, perhaps allowing for a decreased divide in either chambers (despite the Dems risking more senate seats than the GOP this year), and that RBG is actually an immortal goddess whose purpose on earth is to stand as a bulwark against Orange Chicken.
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Eloren
With the recent senate gag order on Warren, abusing Rule 19 to prevent her from procedural reading of the official record, and the general overlooking of breach of ethics could these be viewed as indications that 115th Congress will erode said checks and balances by selective enforcement and toeing the party line past just the legislative branch of government?
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
I can't help but think they'll be trying to do so in the most technically constitutional ways possible as power is above all a force of corruption. The towing of the party line sounds like a bare minimum what the 115th will do in the chamber, with Trump as a rubber stamp, unfortunately.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
As I see it, the only holdouts are the Judicial branch and the various federal agencies that are outside the White House hiring/firing authority. While non-WH staff can't be fired directly, they can still be effectively coerced in that they can be reassigned to another location as a retributive measure. And the whole idea of the Supreme Court is to be as far removed from partisanship and undue influence as possible, but we're seeing now that even it can be subject to political gamesmanship such as congress delaying confirmations indefinitely, or the POTUS' using bully pulpit to diminish not merely the content of rulings, but the role of the "so-called" justices themselves. I think we have yet to see the full effect of the latter, especially how mass social media plays into it.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: I've always felt that divided control of the Legislative and Executive branches prevents either party from making a fair showing of the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of their policy platform as a whole, thereby limiting the voters' ability to make an educated choice between them. That's one of the reasons I prefer a Parliamentary system.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Eloren
Jesus Christ, you guys. I came back to find I had 26 notifications. All from here.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: As one of my RP advisors, you may have to keep tabs on a lot of things.
Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: I personally like to think of us as equals.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: Let's move this conversation to the Discord.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
So apparently I'm an anarchy with a medium-sized government?
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: A functional anarchy in the degree to which the medium-sized "government" regulates the lives of its citizenry, I imagine.
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
My leading cause of death is heart disease
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Yeah, that happens a lot with newer nations. Welcome, by the way!
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: It's a fairly realistic outcome, considering the real life list of most common causes of death. And yes, welcome.
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Hey, everyone! New here. Thanks for the endorsements!
-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria
We're very happy to have you here! If you have any questions, feel free to ask anyone!
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Reglement
Hello!
Oldmanzakk, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle
Welcome!
Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Alciades
OOC: Welcome, friend.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Alciades
I walk in with my favorite TorbieCat in my arms and as I am petting her I smile and bow, "Welcome and I hope you will enjoy it here. I do. "
Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Shangyan
Welcome friend
Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Alciades
Following new legislation in The Socialist Republic of Russia, government policy is dictated by Orthodox Christianity
A socialist theocracy
Legit
:-)
-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: You could do worse than Christian Socialism.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
The New Nicaragua in Russia.
Yodle
Quick shoutout to [nation=short]Somyrion[/nation] for his work on making our Government Seals (https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=770032)! :D
Bernie Nation, Ansuriel, -Stans, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, Ecolof, Shangyan
Everyone, make sure to vote in our regional poll!
Ansuriel, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Shangyan
OOC: In my opinion, participation in inter-regional organizations improves our influence on the world stage, while creating publicity to bring quality nations to the region. The presence of an active founder minimizes the risk of additional raiding hazard that would otherwise be the only drawback.
-Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
Yes, all of this was taken into consideration. This alliance can only help us, and we give up very little to no sovereignty to enter into it.
Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: It is interesting that you elected to include an "Abstain" option.
Primera Republica De Cantabria
That's how our parliament works. It's as valid a choice.
Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: It is a valid choice, but I would have expected it to be represented by simply choosing not to vote.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Post self-deleted by Ecolof.
Is there a link to NSLeft Group? We Lofians want to know more.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
https://www.nationstates.net/region=nsleft
Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
Well, al I did was reject a creation of a cult of personality, and since I do not want to tell everyone to be atheists, I decided to tell them how much better Orthodox Christianity is than my cult of personality. But then this happened.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: I believe the secular option was to issue a statement neither confirming nor denying your divinity. Emperor Haile Selassie had a similar policy towards the Rastafarians when he visited Jamaica; even though he was an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian, he felt the need to be respectful of their beliefs.
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Ahh ye, an issue submitted on behalf of my main nation has been accepted into the game as issue 674: Let them eat rainbow cake!.
So hyped right now.
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Read the new LCRUA version of INN here. Hope you enjoy it, if you have anything you would like included or have any info or gossip from your region that should be spread around The FORGE Alliance, please write a personal telegram addressed to me.
Bernie Nation, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Welcome [nation=short]New Alaska[/nation] and [nation=short]Sumantia[/nation]!
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: Welcome, friends.
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
Quick PSA: If any resident residing here is proficient with graphic design, or that knows anyone on NS that is proficient, please contact me because I have a few projects in the works that require some artistic minds to succeed! :D
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
Please explain what you mean by graphic design I'm assuming you mean good with creating images and not photoshop.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
My particular interests are banners, flags, and seals. Generally speaking in order to produce those you'd take existing art/photos and then crop and paste them into what you need, most of which can be done on Photoshop-esque programs
Primera Republica De Cantabria
Ah all right
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Hey, I'm completely new to this game. I have no idea the benefits of joining a region or really anything about this game. Can someone help me out?
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Ecolof
OOC: Well, the first thing you need to know is that using the issues alone isn't going to get you very far, as far as enjoying NationStates is considered. The primary activities on NationStates are participation in Regional Government and participation in international relations RPs of one kind or another.
Bernie Nation, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Welcome Barewhall! We are pleased that you have moved to this region. When it comes to Nationstates, controlling your nation is just the beginning. Here in The Region That Has No Big Banks (TRTHNBB), we pride ourselves on being an active community. I would certainly suggest to you that you join our discord server, through this link here: https://discord.gg/9g9H8NA
This will allow you to converse will all on us on a much easier level. From there, we can explain to you all the wonderful perks of TRTHNBB!
-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico, Ecolof
The regions are all just communities, in a way. Find some friends that you like in a region and settle down. We have a great government and parliament too, if you like that kind of thing. Just choose what interests you the most. And by the way, I hope it's TRTHNBB. They certainly took me in.
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: And if you don't fit exactly into the category of "Democratic Socialism," that's fine. While that is our premier ideology, we are accepting of nations of all viewpoints, as long as they don't spread hate.
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
Yeah, that's all in the constitution. We like everyone.
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Posting on behalf of the executive branch, the Constitution of TRTHNBB has been officially modified by the executive branch following judicial review.
Section 2 of Article I has been modified, while the sections of Article II have been reorganized for reasons of simplicity and basic logistics.
Changes were approved with judicial review, with the full constitution being viewable at the following link: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=681469
Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
The royal wedding between Princess Fahren: VIIIth in line to the throne of Terrasitrus to Ethyrum Imperial Republic and you are all invited on the condition you bring snacks and a small gift with a max price of 1000 Lincoln logs...
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
*Will begin in three days*
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
Dear Residents,
I come to you with a development that has been 201 long days in the making. We have successfully reclaimed and refounded our original region of The Place That Has No Big Banks, more commonly referred to as TPTHNBB. For too long the region has been under the occupation and control of Hydra Command, but today we take back what is ours. For those who were not residents back then, TPTHNBB was the original region I founded under the nation name The Bernie Bros. Unfortunately, when that nation was deleted by the moderators, our first encounter with Hydra Command occurred in which we successfully fended off a raid attempt. After further provocations, they decided to come back with a vengeance and two months later they successfully occupied and refounded our region. Since that day it is has been the goal of myself and others in the Cabinet to take back our region with the eventual CTEing of the raider puppet. Thankfully, the day has come and we have successfully fulfilled our mission, taking back one of Hydra Commands most prized trophy regions. Since our current region has developed so extensively, we have no plans to move operations to TPTHNBB. Instead, we plan on maintaining it as a historical region to commemorate our progress and memorialize our roots as a region. If youre curious about the history of the region or have any questions on the regions past, feel free to contact me with your inquiries!
Together in the face of uncertainty, we, as a region, can prevail in any situation, no matter how harrowing or menacing. Our victory today is a testament to the strong will of our community, our ability to remain intact and rebuild after the destruction of our homeland. No matter what hardships we may face in the future, if we stick together and fight the good fight, we will never lose. Viva TPTHNBB!
Thank you,
[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]
Original Founder of TPTHNBB
Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans, Big Blue Blob, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico
Dips on Colonies!
*introduces Slavery for Hydra People*
Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
Woooooo Hoooo! This has been a long time in the making!
-Stans, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
How can I get my crime down without lowering civil rights?
Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
OOC: Increasing funding for education, social spending, healthcare, and rehabilitation items tends to help.
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
But I also want to lower taxes, so this will only work to a small extent.
Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
OOC: Options that lower taxes don't necessary get rid of the decrease in crime from the previous social spending decisions, so you can reduce taxes afterward.
-Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Good point, thanks!
Primera Republica De Cantabria
I just let my heart lead me through this game
-Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Eloren
How do I improve my Lifespan number?
Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: Items pertaining to healthcare, social spending, anti-pollution, and environmental measures are helpful.
-Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle
Alright thanks.
Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: If there is a matter where healthcare and civil freedoms conflict, healthcare usually increases lifespan.
Primera Republica De Cantabria
How do I change our nation's tax plan? I don't remember I proposed a progressive tax system when I dealt with the issues. I want to change to a flat tax plan since our income is distributed pretty evenly.
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
When you get the tax issue again, you'll be able to set the policy again through it.
You can only deal with aspects of your nation through issues, so be careful when you select their resolutions.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
Once the wedding ends, the Ethyrum Imperial Republic will hold a week-long festival full of fun, Etherian culture, and events such as sports matches and sparring. All leaders are invited to attend and participate in the events with their own representatives! A free t-shirt is included.
(Think of it like the Olympics I suppose)
Terrasitrus, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico, Kaitiland
WOOOO! Free T-shirts!
I mean yes, how quaint: This must be the long standing tradition in Ethyrum of gifting clothes to foreigners with no fashion-sense.
Yodle, Ethyrum Imperial Republic, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico
President Cody (Head of state of New West Tropico) will be attending the event.
Yodle, Ethyrum Imperial Republic
Took some time to come here from The Internationale, in order to congratulate you. May our alliance hold and lead both regions to more great achievements!
Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof
What Ideologies are there here besides Communism, Socialism and Marxism?
-Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: Shangyan is a state capitalist meritocracy.
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Anarchism.
-Stans, Yodle, New West Tropico
Hey, nice to meet you guys, I hope I'll enjoy my time in this region
Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
You new as well? good that i am not the only one new here at these parts. Hello, fellow human!
Ansuriel, Yodle, Automatedmessage, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Libertarianism
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Pragmatic Benevolent Autocracy.
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Shangyan
OOC: That doesn't really describe much about the government's actual policies, though, does it?
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Anarchism with a 30% tax rate and a medium-sized government!
That's just for this nation, my real views are practical democratic socialism with [nation=short]Wmtz[/nation], another nation of mine.
Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria
My apologies for the late start of the Parliament's Session, since starting it now would cause time confusion, I will begin it at major tonight, leaving 48 hours to vote on the scheduled items. [nation=short]New West Tropico[/nation] will relay the results once voting has closed. Thank you, and I assure you that the necessary steps will be taken to avoid such delays in the future
[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]
Minister of Domestic Affairs
Bernie Nation, -Stans, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
Post self-deleted by Eastern Behrezvia.
Here is the link for the Voting Poll in the Third Session of Parliament: https://goo.gl/forms/84rNaWucgYpkm9Lx1
There is only one piece of legislation on our agenda for this session. Make sure to get your votes in!
Primera Republica De Cantabria
Post self-deleted by Big Blue Blob.
Blobism
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico
Anarchism
-Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico
Congratz on getting your homeland back, Ik I'm kinda late but hurray!
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico
It's never too late to congratulate fellow comrades, thank you! :D
Bernie Nation, -Stans, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Xenoarchism:90% tax rates, high incomes,high incomes,high civil rights,low political freedoms
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: I Just got done with the session of Parliament and was kinda disappointed at the lack of items to be passed
Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Yeah, we didn't have much this week. But you can always write up something for the Parliament to vote on!
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
I have a lot in store for next session, stuff ranging from constitutional amendments to new legislation in general! :D If I get far in the project I'm working on, I may even introduce a new initiative
Primera Republica De Cantabria
OOC: We should collaborate to make sure we're not working on redundant material.
-Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria
Of course! ;)
Primera Republica De Cantabria
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