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Pearla wrote:I think I need some advice on creating a more left-wing nation. I don't intend to, but I keep on bringing it to the right. Please help!

Never work with the companies, and make sure you don't ban anything not related to the economy. To a reasonable extent, I've still got murder banned and it's all good.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

FORGE region had sent a few of us recruitment telegrams.

Yodle

Eastern Behrezvia wrote:FORGE region had sent a few of us recruitment telegrams.

We're part of their alliance. Actually, this is a good time to say- if their recruitment bothers any of you, let me know. I'll ask them to stop.

Yodle

Eastern Behrezvia wrote:FORGE region had sent a few of us recruitment telegrams.

You can configure your telegram options under settings you can decide whether or not receive recruitment TGs

Yodle

Yodle wrote:What kind of pizza?

*looks around and points to the towers of pizza on the table* We've got pretty much every combination under the sun and then some. Anyone up for some donair pizza?

Yodle

Please help, what do I do about the monarchy?

Yodle

Pearla wrote:Please help, what do I do about the monarchy?

What monarchy?

If you want to increase political freedoms, let people vote more; have public officials voted into power; let protests happen.

Oldmanzakk, Yodle

Eastern Behrezvia wrote:What monarchy?

If you want to increase political freedoms, let people vote more; have public officials voted into power; let protests happen.

So do I just kill the monarchy or make it a constitutional monarchy - keep the royals but run a democracy?

Yodle

Pearla wrote:So do I just kill the monarchy or make it a constitutional monarchy - keep the royals but run a democracy?

I personally keep the monarchy, but I understand this is a contentious issue.

Yodle

Heya

Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, Yodle, Sadie Bear, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Ecolof

OOC:

Hello fellow residents of TRNHNBB

Today a different session of Parliament is scheduled. It is a session focusing on bylaw proposals instead of legislation. A bylaw addresses the inner functioning of Parliament and affects nothing outside of Parliament and things associated with it. The period to participate is 48 hours (2 days). Please read all proposals closely and vote according.

You can vote here: https://goo.gl/forms/JvXbZZdU6QmvslMu2

Thank you

Cody (New West Tropico)

Prime minster

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

California3 wrote:Heya

Welcome to the region!

I just updated the map to all the current claims people have given me, if you would like a spot on the map or to change your spot on the map please message me with the details and I will try to get to it as soon as I can!

Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, Sarrepont, Alynd

I wonder why there is no anarchist party or federation in this region

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Post self-deleted by Alynd.

Sarrepont wrote:I wonder why there is no anarchist party or federation in this region

The Greens are de facto anarchist.

-Stans, Arguin Isle, Ecolof

Sarrepont wrote:I wonder why there is no anarchist party or federation in this region

The Greens are de facto anarchist.

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:

The Greens are de facto anarchist.

And de facto liberal socialist

Primera Republica De Cantabria wrote:The Greens are de facto anarchist.

Why then it is called "the greens" ?

Also, why do you quote Robespierre ?

Yodle

Sarrepont wrote:Why then it is called "the greens" ?

Also, why do you quote Robespierre ?

We called it the greens to appeal to the center-left in the group despite our generally syndicalist tendencies.

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

I think all nations in the region that hold a governmental position should have a cool custom flag

-Stans, Yodle

Terrasitrus wrote:I think all nations in the region that hold a governmental position should have a cool custom flag

Cool custom flags for all! Do you refer to the use of the government seals, or just custom flags in general?

Bernie Nation

New West Tropico wrote:And de facto liberal socialist

Personally I'd put DSP closer to that, but I am American so maybe there's a difference between some cultures.

Yodle

America The Greater wrote:Personally I'd put DSP closer to that, but I am American so maybe there's a difference between some cultures.

I'd say the term "liberal socialist" is a contradiction in general.

Arguin Isle wrote:I'd say the term "liberal socialist" is a contradiction in general.

Liberal in the American sense has no contradiction with socialism. Saying liberal doesn't mean classic or neo liberal, especially not here in TX. Everyone says liberals are socialist and conservatives are capitalist here.

Yodle, New West Tropico, Guly

America The Greater wrote:Liberal in the American sense has no contradiction with socialism. Saying liberal doesn't mean classic or neo liberal, especially not here in TX. Everyone says liberals are socialist and conservatives are capitalist here.

same thing goes for europe actually. Liberal today has more to do with being liberal in civil rights and political freedom term, not economically.

-Stans, Yodle

Big Blue Blob wrote:same thing goes for europe actually. Liberal today has more to do with being liberal in civil rights and political freedom term, not economically.

True, that's because we had the distinction between liberalism(society) and liberism(economy), and given all the economical changes through the years liberism lost much of its meaning until the raise of neoliberism, so in the end the term "liberal" remained mostly associated with liberalism.

Big Blue Blob wrote:same thing goes for europe actually. Liberal today has more to do with being liberal in civil rights and political freedom term, not economically.

Not in France : The term "liberal" is often linked to the right-wing and the supporters of the free market. Interestingly enough, they are also often conservatives, like François Fillon.

"libertarians" are generaly speaking far-left anarchists.

We do not have terms to qualify AnCaps, excepted "Neo-liberal".

Primera Republica De Cantabria

even more proof for me that this political ideal term is some bs which we need to move on and replace it with something more senseable

-Stans, Sarrepont, Guly

Post self-deleted by Eastern Behrezvia.

We should work on writing an official history of the region.

-Stans, Big Blue Blob, Yodle, New West Tropico, Guly

Sarrepont Well, the region is essentially the world; as well there's a WWRP going on. We'll have to wait until that's over before we do an official region.

Sarrepont wrote:We should work on writing an official history of the region.

IC or OOC?

Jiangai wrote:IC or OOC?

Both ?

Sarrepont wrote:We should work on writing an official history of the region.

We have an official record of TPTHNBB, and are currently attempting to expand the history to cover this region as well.

Bernie Nation, Yodle, Sarrepont

Sarrepont wrote:We should work on writing an official history of the region.

Ah I agree, we're like over 200 days late on updating it XD

Sarrepont

I just finished Anohana and I'm sooooo Broken! So many feels.......So many*Dies of feel overload*

Yodle

The results of parliament are being processed and will be announced soon

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Yodle, Arguin Isle

Fun fact: that one "defend to the death your right to say it" quote some people use to defend the rights of Nazis isn't actually a Voltaire quote, but instead comes from the novel The Friends of Voltaire, which was written 130 years after the death of Voltaire. Next time you're bravely defending an advocate of genocide via proxy, remember to properly cite your quotes.

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

Wooh, finished my military factbook! Please read it, and tell me what you think.

Yodle, Sarrepont

Arguin Isle wrote:Fun fact: that one "defend to the death your right to say it" quote some people use to defend the rights of Nazis isn't actually a Voltaire quote, but instead comes from the novel The Friends of Voltaire, which was written 130 years after the death of Voltaire. Next time you're bravely defending an advocate of genocide via proxy, remember to properly cite your quotes.

Irrational hate shouldn't appeal to an adequately well-educated and well-governed populace, regardless.

Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Eastern Behrezvia wrote:Wooh, finished my military factbook! Please read it, and tell me what you think.

It is nice (Still it needs some pictures)... But wtf is wrong with your tanks ? x)

1 meter thick armor is absolutly monstruous ;) Take a look at my military factbook here, it is more plausible : Takeda Shogunate

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

(Take note that the armors are composite ; meaning that they are way thiner that their equivalent in steel. Armor thickness rarely get over 150mm in front)

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Dear fellow residents of TRTHNBB

The special session of parliament has concluded. Thank you to all who participated here are the results.

How do you vote on the Length of Prime Minister Terms?

8 Sessions - 10

4 Sessions - 3

2 Sessions - 1

Abstain - 1

How do you vote on the Length of Voting Periods for Parliament?

24 Hours - 3

48 Hours - 9

72 Hours - 3

How do you vote on the proposed Expansion of the Prime Minister's Duties?

Aye - 11

Nay - 3

Abstain - 1

How do you vote on the Prime Minister Position Being Presidentially Appointed?

Aye - 7

Nay - 6

Abstain - 1

How do you vote on the Creation of Committees in Parliament?

Aye - 14

Nay - 0

Abstain - 1

This session was a big success in reforming how our parliament functions. I hear there's lots of legislation next session. But you didn't hear that from me. A normal session focusing on legislation will occur next week if you haven't guessed.

Cody (New West Tropico)

Prime Minster

Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, Alynd

My fellow citizens,

With the most recent session of Parliament closing, I'd like to call your attention to a certain piece of passed legislation: The Appointment of the Prime Minister by the President.

It is my firm belief that the power of the Executive Branch should not pass what it already is, especially concerning the main law-making body of our government. Therefore, I am vetoing The Appointment of the Prime Minister by the President, as is my power given to me by the Constitution.

If you have any questions, concerns, or simply wish to talk, you can reach me here.

In solidarity,

Bernie Nation

Regional President/WA Delegate

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

Sarrepont wrote:It is nice (Still it needs some pictures)... But wtf is wrong with your tanks ? x)

1 meter thick armor is absolutly monstruous ;) Take a look at my military factbook here, it is more plausible : Takeda Shogunate

The 1 metre thick is based on the Soviet KV tank; it was an incredibly tough tank with thick armour.

Also the T34 is based on... the T34. So look that up and compare it.

Yodle

Uh oh.

I messed up. I read that as centimetres, not millimetres.

Sarrepont

I know what I am talking about

Hey, it's Eastern Behrezvia's other nation.

Bernie Nation, Yodle, Ecolof

[nation=short]Yodle[/nation] Am I able to claim land as a second nation?

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Djoba wrote:[nation=short]Yodle[/nation] Am I able to claim land as a second nation?

Sure, where do you want?

I'll do that later. I can't rn.

Alright. Here's a link to the land I want in an image, where I'm the green:

https://s12.postimg.org/cgbk12x5l/vg7_Mbb2_Copy.png

Uh-oh.

That's supposed to be a post by Djoba.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Well, regard it as Djoba.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Djoba has no capital also.

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Post self-deleted by Big Blue Blob.

Djoba wrote:Djoba has no capital also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxNK7VBizac

I just had to think of this as i read your name.

Big Blue Blob wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxNK7VBizac

I just had to think of this as i read your name.

Heh. I've never heard the song before. I like it.

Djoba wrote:Heh. I've never heard the song before. I like it.

it's the gipsy kings... everyone likes them.

Well, I've divided my country into 5 parts.

My nation has a population of about 200 million.

Djoba's land is in it's factbook.

Oldmanzakk

Djoba wrote:My nation has a population of about 200 million.

And I can't help but think that based on its geography that there would always be a genocide just waiting to happen.

Yodle

Timor-Ocidente wrote:And I can't help but think that based on its geography that there would always be a genocide just waiting to happen.

I have it so Djoba is split into 5 different sects, each governed by a warlord.

I don't think a genocide would really happen. Everyone is tolerant.

Eastern Behrezvia wrote:I have it so Djoba is split into 5 different sects, each governed by a warlord.

I don't think a genocide would really happen. Everyone is tolerant.

Except for Mexicans. They took 'er jebs!!!!

Big Blue Blob wrote:Except for Mexicans. They took 'er jebs!!!!

I mean at least in Djoba.

In the next week, things will start moving fast with the upcoming Presidential Election in Mid-March. On March 1st, an in-depth form will be released and Parties and Independents will be able to announce their candidacy to run in the election. What is required of each candidate is that they have a running mate (a Vice President) and that they present a practical platform for what they hope to achieve in their term if they were to win the election. The practical platform will entail multiple aspects of the region and the form will contain sections where you can fill in what you hope to achieve in those areas. I ask that Parties choose only one candidate and running mate via a democratic vote of the constituency of the party. All cabinet picks for the candidate that wins will be announced and voted on in Parliament after the election finishes. If you have any questions about Parties, what it means to be an Independent, past Presidential Elections, and anything about the Regional Government in general, feel free to ask!

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

Yodle wrote:In the next week, things will start moving fast with the upcoming Presidential Election in Mid-March. On March 1st, an in-depth form will be released and Parties and Independents will be able to announce their candidacy to run in the election. What is required of each candidate is that they have a running mate (a Vice President) and that they present a practical platform for what they hope to achieve in their term if they were to win the election. The practical platform will entail multiple aspects of the region and the form will contain sections where you can fill in what you hope to achieve in those areas. I ask that Parties choose only one candidate and running mate via a democratic vote of the constituency of the party. All cabinet picks for the candidate that wins will be announced and voted on in Parliament after the election finishes. If you have any questions about Parties, what it means to be an Independent, past Presidential Elections, and anything about the Regional Government in general, feel free to ask!

Alongside this, Prime Minister Elections from now on will take place at the same time as the Presidential Elections, so when it comes time to vote both will share the same the ballot. On March 1st, there will be a separate form for announcing candidacy for the Prime Minister position. As far as this position is concerned, anyone who is a Member of Parliament is currently not in a Cabinet or High Judge position (Unless they plan on leaving that position in the next term after the elections) can run to be the Prime Minister. All you need is a general statement about what you hope to accomplish in your term and you will be all set to run. With the modified duties of the Prime Minister taking effect after the elections, I will modify the Parliament dispatch in order to specify the exact duties of the position and the new rules governing the functioning of the Parliament. As the Founder/Minister of Domestic Affairs, I will be running all the elections and will be facilitating the various changes of power in a quick and orderly fashion. Remember, if you want to make big change via the legislative branch, I highly recommend running for this position!

-Stans, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Post self-deleted by Totally Not Bernie Sanders.

I'm running for Prime Minister now. #SwitzForABetterRegion

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

Here is the link to the Presidential Candidacy Form: https://goo.gl/forms/NM9IuppwaELQwU0e2

Here is the link to the Prime Minister Candidacy Form: https://goo.gl/forms/vaTbwYP0KIBwaws83

Candidates have two weeks to announce their intentions for running. The current candidates who have announced are all for the Prime Minister position. [nation=short]Arguin Isle[/nation], [nation=short]Totally not Bernie Sanders[/nation], and [nation=short]New West Tropico[/nation] are those candidates.

Party leaders should choose a single candidate for the Presidential Election to represent their party if they wish to run one in the election. Candidates with party affiliations can choose to run as Independents if they so wish. Keep in mind that the Prime Minister position does not fall under the same Party restrictions and any MP who won't be in a Cabinet or Judge position after the end of the election is allowed to run.

Thank you, and if you have any questions regarding the forms, then you should send me a telegram! :)

Bernie Nation, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico

Proud to be throwing my hat into the upcoming Prime Ministerial election, with a basis of legislative reform and progress. I'll do my best in my role to make the office a position of greater influence and value by utilizing it to its fullest legal and political extent in the name of legislation, and I'll be sure to fix the problems we face today with current legislation.

#IsleFixIt.

Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, New West Tropico, Totally Not Bernie Sanders

Post self-deleted by New West Tropico.

If I'm re-elected as Prime Minister of the Open Parliament I will try, to the best of my ability, to continue running the most productive Parliament to date despite my new duties and will continue to make sure to hound Yodle to update the factbooks in a reasonable amount of time. I believe I have a fair amount of experience as Prime Minister  and I believe I can serve a second term. Thank You

#ReElectCody

United Federal Districts, Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, Totally Not Bernie Sanders

My fellow citizens,

I come to you today to announce my candidacy for the next term of President. As always, I am devoted to the cause of regional empowerment and creating an interactive area where we can continue to live, thrive, and carry on our daily lives in harmony with one another. Shangyan will be joining my campaign as my running mate, and we hope to hear from each of you regarding our stances on policy, credentials, or if you simply want to talk.

In solidarity,

Bernie Nation

United Federal Districts, Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Arguin Isle, New West Tropico, Shangyan

OOC:I gots my flag finished!!

Bernie Nation, -Stans, Yodle

Terrasitrus wrote:OOC:I gots my flag finished!!

It's really cool!

Yodle, America The Greater

hello

Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Sarrepont

Hey guys :) These days I'm really missing Bernie

-Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, Sarrepont

Warren For President wrote:hello

Hello there! How's it going?

Othelos wrote:Hey guys :) These days I'm really missing Bernie

Hi! Most of us miss Bernie. But we keep on fighting the good fight anyways!

Othelos, Yodle, Totally Not Bernie Sanders, Warren For President, Raindsland

Othelos wrote:Hey guys :) These days I'm really missing Bernie

We'll at least he's still in Congress and fighting as much as he can for his, and many of our, values.

Also, what we need now, in my opinion, is a protest movement equivalent to Occupy that is more consistent than recent protests, and strong candidates like him for the next elections.

Othelos, Yodle

-Stans wrote:We'll at least he's still in Congress and fighting as much as he can for his, and many of our, values.

Also, what we need now, in my opinion, is a protest movement equivalent to Occupy that is more consistent than recent protests, and strong candidates like him for the next elections.

https://justicedemocrats.com/

-Stans

Do you enjoy writing short stories and/or opinion articles? Want to play a role in the development of the Region's news publication 'The Social Reformer'? Then you should contact [nation=short]Yodle[/nation] to find out how you can contribute to it today!

The Social Reformer (https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=688231) currently only has three releases, and the last release was in November. I plan on releasing a new one after the conclusion of this month's Presidential and Prime Minister Elections. I need your help to make the most interesting and diverse release yet, as we have a huge shortage in writers and a newspaper written entirely by me would be incredibly boring :-P If you particularly enjoy writing, this could be your way of contributing to the region :D

Bernie Nation, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Sarrepont, New West Tropico

I'd like to inform everyone that an effort to recruit and build up a true defender force in this region is underway, as advised by our recent poll. Anyone who would like to participate and enter our ranks, please first join our Discord server, and then contact me. With this move, our region may become a true haven for safety and free thought, not oppressed by any others.

Bernie Nation, -Stans, New West Tropico

[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]

When you get a chance could you please add Djoba to the regional map?

Yodle wrote:https://justicedemocrats.com/

Looks great!

Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria

Hello, my name is the Socialist Republic of Russia and I am running for Prime Minister.

:-)

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, -Stans, Yodle, America The Greater, New West Tropico

Eastern Behrezvia wrote:[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]

When you get a chance could you please add Djoba to the regional map?

I will be away from my desktop for the weekend, but when I return I will be able to do that for you! If you want, you can add it onto the original Imgur file and then re upload the image to Imgur, where I can then update the factbook

"Following new legislation in The Socialist Republic of Russia, torture is illegal."

How much times do I have to illegalise something that is already illegal?

Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, -Stans, New West Tropico

The Socialist Republic Of Russia wrote:Hello, my name is the Socialist Republic of Russia and I am running for Prime Minister.

:-)

Did ya fill out the form, Russia?

Bernie Nation wrote:Did ya fill out the form, Russia?

I filled it out for him since he doesn't use Google

Bernie Nation

I would like to inform the region that I am making a second run for president. The first time I ran I was an unknown and had little to offer, but now that I have had experience in the cabinet and have ideas to better the region. My running mate will be Sarrepont, we may have different views but we both wish to better the region.

Thanks,

Orchestralia, Fmr. Minister of Defense

United Federal Districts, -Stans, Yodle, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Sarrepont, New West Tropico

Orchestralia wrote:I would like to inform the region that I am making a second run for president. The first time I ran I was an unknown and had little to offer, but now that I have had experience in the cabinet and have ideas to better the region. My running mate will be Sarrepont, we may have different views but we both wish to better the region.

Thanks,

Orchestralia, Fmr. Minister of Defense

Make sure to fill out the form for it when you get a chance: https://goo.gl/forms/NM9IuppwaELQwU0e2

Primera Republica De Cantabria

Yodle wrote:I will be away from my desktop for the weekend, but when I return I will be able to do that for you! If you want, you can add it onto the original Imgur file and then re upload the image to Imgur, where I can then update the factbook

Okay, gotcha.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/spain-anti-transgender-bus_us_58b73fd7e4b0284854b3b68e

What are your guys' thoughts on this?

Eastern Behrezvia wrote:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/spain-anti-transgender-bus_us_58b73fd7e4b0284854b3b68e

What are your guys' thoughts on this?

I'm not too versed on Spanish law, but if they have something similar to America's 1st Amendment, then their right to free speech was violated. As for their views, I personally think they're abhorrent.

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