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Region: Warzone Airspace
Today is "press release" day: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=79908
A worthwhile while read for nations new and old, it showcases the interesting things this region did. :)
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A busy day today and I thinking of having a few assistants help me manage the region. We have quite a few nations but it'll be nice if we are can be more active, any suggestions? Perhaps we could start with a military commander to manage our missions, a cultural director for our roleplays and other ways to get active, and a political advisor for WA politics. Feel free to apply, just post here if you're interested.
On an unrelated note here's a picture I drew for Easter. You all might find it cute: http://imgur.com/dabU4 ^_^
Cool picture, it must've taken you days to draw such a masterpiece.
I was looking at a GTA picture for a while as I used a lower case 'u'.
Woot 11th!
Now I know which nations to go for a tax haven and a place to store my dodgy funds XD
Airspace overall like to tax it's citizens though. I created perfectly neutral nation, An Indecisive Soldier to compare and it's ranked 15th. Most of you are ranked lower (higher taxes) than that.
You can escape a lot of things are running to a Warzone, but you can't escape the tax man!
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The Colony of New CR has only 1% tax.
Should we have Biological weapons?
Hello I am Bethel Park Recruiting Officer, a nation from the region of Bethel Park. I urge you to join our region. You currently reside in Warzone Airspace, a very large region. While this is good, in a smaller region like ours your voice will be heard. We have our own constitution, our own site with message boards, our own map, and much more! If you join Bethel Park you can propose laws, and vote on new ones! You could even try to become the Delegate. Can you do things like that in Warzone Airspace? You will never get your voice heard! So come one over and join as in Bethel Park!
Wow Bethel Park that was dumb to do.
Thoughts on the WA Resolution "On Biological Weapons"
I originally voted against, but after reading it again I changed to for. It introduces safeguards to WA member states while reserving decision to use them on non members as a choice for individual nations. I'm assuming WA member nations are generally more civilised than non member ones (since they are bound by dozens of other laws requiring them to improve their societies) and thematically, since we are nations living in a warzone of all places, it's useful to have some discretion when dealing with rogue states ;)
I am open to the region's opinion to away my vote. I am *your* delegate afterall.
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In military news, our troopers have taken Warzone Asia! Yay. When they accept the embassy, it also means we have an embassy in every Warzone. In storyline/roleplaying terms you can say we have embassies to take asylium seekers whereever they come from. Actually I think I'll go write a proper story about it over the weekend as a chronicle of our victories.
Post by Kelvaros Prime suppressed by Lemongrab.
Greetings from, The Trade Federation!
We currently are having an experiment with our own Warzone called Trade Federation Warzone and wanted to know if you would like to claim it first! Better hurry before other regions come for it!
Signed, Kelvaros Prime
Greetings WZ Airspace :D
Glad I don't need to supress you BB. ;)
Welcome back to our brave pilots from their successful mission. On to the political arena, how should be vote on the World Assembly's proposed ban on bioweapons? I have voted for at the moment, but I would like your thoughts.
If you need any military help I can be of assistance.
If you need any military help I can be of assistance.
I will keep you in mind. Also noting here that I'll only be semi active this month because of exams. I'll try to keep up activity when I can.
hey, sorry for not being very active recently my internet has been real crappy. but I'm back anything interesting happen?
Not much, our military just took over Warzone Asia and established an embassy, so we now have the glory of an embassy in every Warzone. We are currently deciding how we vote in the World Assembly political arena: http://www.nationstates.net/page=un
Two WA proposals atm, the first is "On Biological Weapons" http://www.nationstates.net/page=ga asking if we want to ban the use of bioweapons on WA member states. I've looked through the voting of the nations here and it's 6 FOR to 3 AGAINST, so I am voting FOR.
The other proposal is whether we should repeal the condemnation for the military group "The Black Hawks" http://www.nationstates.net/page=sc . They are one of the more notorious groups in the game from my knowledge, so personally I think they it should stay. I'm open to opinions though.
Roleplay wise we've been behind since I've been busy and haven't gone round to it. I'll post the next scenario for us to ponder tomorrow.
Generally it might be a bit quieter than normal this month because many of us have exams. We'll do what we can. :)
I'm against the repeal. They not only raid the regions, but often refound them so they're ruined.
Now for the continuing Airspace Role Play: Licence To Breed?
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Times are tough as always in Airspace. It's shushed up in publicly as Airspace citizens have a stiff upper lip, but rationing and hardship has forced many to do the most despicable things even to their own loved ones. Offers to sell their children to slavery and our abuses are not uncommon. Increasing reports has prompted local pressure groups to call for 'parental licences' so only those who pass certain criteria are allowed to have children.
Option 1: "So why should just any random idiot get to be a mother or father?" say Buffy Wall, matriarch of Airspace's Finest Families. "If all potential parents had to pass tests to prove they're responsible enough, I'm sure you'd find that it would decrease the level of child abuse, and our resources would be used to produce productive citizens, not dead weights in society"
Option 2: "This is madness! Airspace is about freedom, many came here to *escape* oppression and you can't deny the basic right to bring life into this world.". screams Freddy Thiesen doing his best Braveheart impression. "This region is about giving everyone a second chance - there will be some sad cases of neglect, but shouldn't we be giving parents the benefit of the doubt? Those social workers and welfare on the other hand," his face flushed with red hot rage "are traitors for a 5th column who are the *real* perpetrators of slavery"
Option 3: "Airspace needs a strong population for s strong state. Yet they must be productive" says your minister of Social Welfare. "The real I think, is to give more the welfare department so we can carry out regular checks and judge whether or not they're doing a good job of looking after their children. It'll be expensive, but at least it's a damn sight fairer than licensing parents."
option #2 mainly because making children is like taking a crap, you eat food a short while later you use the restroom, you have sex, 9 months later you have kids. besides, who else will be the 7/11 clerks and the fruit pickers... (Wow i am a racist jerkwad today, no idea why... I love all of you though :D )
Heya...Just popping in to say "if any firearm/millitary related items come up please swing me a telegram as I am your guy for that.
Well good to hear that! Bangners our blacksmith for armaments. :)
Warzone Codger is ranked 29th in Warzone Airspace and 53,278th in the world for Least Corrupt Governments.
Higher than I would of liked. All citizens should be working for the good of the nation, not for themselves. Especially government officials - you serve the people. We must work together, not against each other if we were to tame this Warzone...
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I'm thinking of transfering for issue roleplays to my alternate nation The Airspace Capital. Its stats are untouched, so aside from roleplaying we can actually see the effects of every decision we decide to take.
Good idea with moving it to the other nation. I'm expecting it to be left wing with high taxes by looking around.
Basic story summary to reconcile our military operations and our real life happenings back to the make believe fantasy world of Airspace :)
-We liberated and opened embassies in all Warzones, providing asylum to everyone who wish to escape from those lands and start a new in Airspace.
-We implemented a very liberal birth control policy, http://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=301714 , leading to lots of vagrants and homeless children & families.
-All this resulted in a huge population explosion and overcrowding, and to accommodate this a new capital city The Airspace was built.
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All this it just means I'll be using the issues from that nation from now on to form roleplays. I will be quite busy till the end of the month though due to exams, so things might be slow.
WORLD ASSEMBLY VOTING
I have currently voted AGAINST "Freedom of Armaments Trade". http://www.nationstates.net/page=ga . We brought yourselves into this warzone because of the unrestrained use of weapons. If this passes it will stop the WA from introducing measures to regulate weapons usage, no matter how dangerous.
I am ABSTAINING from "Condemn Southern Bellz". http://www.nationstates.net/page=sc . It is a bloody and drawn out affair and feel it's best for us not to get involved in it. It's gone beyond a game for some people, and this is about fun right?
Will be back in earnest soon! Catch y'all soon.
Whew, you logged in. I was getting worried.
Stay active folks. :)
Homeless people means a bigger work force, army, and people who mysteriously vanish at night to be used as secret government biological weapons test subjects :P
Pacific Islands was featured!
*releases party popper*
The Condemnation for Southern Bellz simply endorses my feelings on why Sedgistan shouldn't have been made a Moderator. Sedgistan is really the person that did all this, and what bothers me most is that he was given Modship and he can act so Immaturely.
Ahh you're here!
Well the Admins said that Mods are players too, so that is just something we have to deal with. I do think Bellz could be more active, but it's their region.
I have voted FOR the repeal of "Extinction Preparation Act" for now. http://www.nationstates.net/page=ga Though with our theme being a Warzone, extinction is a real possibility for us and having a facility for preservation might be useful. However the arguments sound convincing that as it is it doesn't do much.
What are everyones thoughts on it?
I've also sent TGs to some of you for the next mission. :)
(Roleplays still on the back burner due to exams, unless someone else want to have a go at starting something?)
Hola all.
HI Everyone! :D
Welcome new folks. Jims Steak House & Repaxan.
Perhaps we'll finally get some decent food here? Most of us having been eating grue... :P
Welcome Tarendrile!
Heh, why are all our new nations full of rebellious youth? tsk tsk...
Haha hello guys :)
20 hours ago: Warzone Codger was reclassified from "Moralistic Democracy" to "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy".
Response from His Czarness, the Warzone Codger, Warren Codge:
When we first built this settlement, we held a firm belief that our predicament, the Warzone was caused by decadance. That our forebears was spoilt by luxury and it was their lack of values that caused The Downfall of a once great empire. We vowed to never let it happen again. Yet you may wonder why I have lifted the ban on public nudity and seemingly appeared to abandon our sense of morality?
In the years since The Downfall, Codgereans have toiled long and hard to achieve peace and stability. I can now declare we have finally achieved that, and doing so it is time to move to the next stage. While we learnt -harshly- the dangers of *want*, we should also admit it was desire for better things, not the zen of work for its own sake, that allowed our empire to be great originally. Innovation, creativity, they are the genesis of the greatest achievements! Mistakes were made - may we never forget that, but the answer is to learn and do better, not abandon it completely.
However, let me make something clear. Even in Chaos, your Czar is in Control. It only exists where *I* will it. All threats to the regimes shall be dealt with swiftly. For freedom is only free under a uncompromising state. Long reign Codgrande!
Hello.
Minecraft anyone?
Yes, Minecraft.
I don't talk much but I believe Warzone Airspace, being the one independent (Successful) warzone region, should be responsible for the other warzone regions in the hope that they too will hop to their feet.
Thanks for the support guys :)
We've cleaned up Warzone Europe again after TBH's vandalism run. Some of our troops are also supporting a guy in Warzone Africa who's trying to start their own community.
As for my long RP speech above, I'm trying to turn my nation from a Moralistic Democracy to a Libertarian Police State. It might take a while though..
yes, leaste income equality... Ya *puts on glasses* I Rulez
I don't believe in income equality. They work what they deserve!
Heh heh heh, look at all those fatties.
how are so many of my people fat... HOW DID THEY GET MONEY!!!
You find it is poor people who tend to eat junk food as regular meals.
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Airspace Roleplay!
Continuing from http://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=258905
Warzone Codger is ranked 48th in Warzone Airspace and 75,870th in the world for Smartest Citizens.
Despite sincere efforts to improve the quality of education, Codgereans still lag far behind the rest of the region (and the world). His Czarness understands the only way for us to rise from beasts to man is through knowledge, that is why this nation has endured when others failed, but when will the rest of the nation realise that the pen is truly mightier than the sword?
"Hmmmm. the new settlers from Repaxan are ranked 2nd in the region" thought Codger, "They appear to have the right idea. I wonder what methods they have? Perhaps we could learn a few things from them"
In the mean time he can take heart that Codgereans aren't the worst in the region. At least better than the people of Eyrax. "The fat must be blocking their brains", he thought.
How rude of me! Hello peeople! =)
hello to my fellow nations! Just decided to move our economic powerhouse of a nation into this region to help build it up. Here in Buscasmo, money is the root of survival and laziness is the evil. I am not a member of the WA, nor will I become one, because there business regulations are too strict for my countries liking. Business makes the world go round, and soon enough it will help put this region on the map.
The Repaxaners' method of educational success is through allowing the children to live on their own. By teaching them street smarts and showing that it is only the roll of the dice that determines their position, Mr. Repax educates his citizens in the harsh realities of the world.
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Welcome Buscasmo Guardian Rolls Arashius Relighteddarkness!
I'll answer the role play stuff later. Feel free to introduce yourself and your stories and take part though!
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Miscellaneous News
Military: The seeding project in Warzone Africa ia going well, they seem to be taking the opportunity we gave to build their community. Thanks goes to Namymnor for his role in the peacekeeping operation.
World Assembly: I intend to vote AGAINST the next resolution "On Abortion". I welcome your opinion though, especially if you want think I should change my vote.
Other: One time resident Pretitoa seems to have to gone rogue. They were last seems sneaking away from Airspace through Wz Europe and now in Africa. Communications has been lost. This is unsettling development, more news to come. (aka I'm going to give an In Character response...)
For Warzone Codger:
This abortion issue, how does it affect capital? If voting against it will cost more capital then it takes to vote for it then voting for it is the fiscally responsible thing to do. As my nations mantra states; "Money is the barometer of society". To turn this region into the most fierce war state possible you need a steady source of cash flow. When making your vote, vote for the most fiscally responsible action. That is the true measure of success.
Communication to Buscasmo - from Warren Codge/Warzone Codger
On Abortion set some minimum rules on when Abortion must be allowed. These include cases of rape, disability. They also enshrine the right of consent before an abortion. One assumes that would be a slight cost to that by making sure your hospitals have the right equipment and doctor adequately trained. If it is repeal it would allow your nation to decide on these things for yourself.
Codgereans generally believe in free markets and won't interfere with people's personal business. However having seen the worst excesses of human nature (people do desperate things in war), we hope to maintain some standards for society, even at slight cost to the economy. This is one of them.
Communication to Repaxan: Thank you for your education advice: Life is can a cruel but effective teacher I guess. I have recently lifted all restrictions on personal weapons. Perhaps natural selection will leave only the intelligent ones left.
Other news: A new force has taken neighbouring Warzone Europe. They appear to have imperialist ambiitions. We shall be keeping watch.
Another red sunrise in the desolate plains of Airspace. Today is Codger's birthday (It really is! Happy Birthday to me woo!), has it really been this long? All he ever saw in these one score and three years was war. Bloodshed, slaughter, massacres, they are as regular as sleep and breakfast. His father, the original Warzone Codger is well known for reconstructing Airspace after the Great Devastation, but as child he was told legends of a grand empire before that. Led by legendary figures such as [nation=short]TAO the Warrior[/nation] against those of the The Young World, their empires -and their conflicts - made the present seem like specks in the wind. However much history of that has been lost to the sands of time
(OOC: That was in 2004, when the New TAO Order and The Young World fought over the Warzones, they are regions of over 400 nations and dozens of them would be here at any one time battling to take over a Warzone. My 13 endorsements here for security would be useless against that number of forces.)
We live in the present though, Codger muttered to himself. And the Warzones are becoming active again. They were too, when was the last time when each of the 6 Warzones was controlled by a different organisation? A fledging tribe in WZ Africa. The One Big Islanders reclaiming their old border with a protectorate in WZ Asia. The long standing army camp, 2nd oldest to Airspace of Trav Khar in WZ Australia, and recently the Global Alliance's subjugation of WZ Europe. Even the sandworms are getting restless in WZ Europe. This birthday is a time for celebration.
How should he celebrate?
(OOC: Pretty open question, what should I do for my birthday? Just say anything! Points for more unique suggestions :P)
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[I]The peoples of Demolation do not have a military but we have entered this warzone to show our nations support by sharing our moral values and giving the religous a safe haven for those who need a place to prey.[/I] says Queen Cailyn while walking away for her private plane. [I]I respectfully show support Codger by placing my endorsement upon him.[/I]
Post self-deleted by Repaxan.
On the momentous occasion of our regional leader's birthday, the diplomats from Repaxan would like to suggest that he head to the nearest public square, salute his followers, and then perform NSYNC's Bye Bye Bye music video dance, live.
Other news 10 hours ago: Following new legislation in Repaxan, billions of trading sticks are being blown on orbital weapons development.
Fear our nation's mighty power. No matter how much funding is wasted on technological dead-ends, Repaxan's scientists promise intriguing improvements to space weapons systems. Whether the reigning dictatorship will continue its recent streak of benevolence even with this newfound power remains to be seen.
Welcome Queen Cailyn from Demolation. Thank you for your support and respect for this region. You are correct, Airspace is a oasis from the deserts of oppression around the world. We only ask people to work hard and not fall to decadence. You may be pleased to know about our recent position on religions:
1 day 4 hours ago: Following new legislation in Warzone Codger, the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one.
We do not judge or favour.
To Repaxan: Excellent choice, but that might ruin my image a respectable all knowing leader? Then again the peons might be inspired by a little...humanity. ;) I am also more of a "Blackstreet Boys" fan, at least in my private moments. Congratulations also to your new weapons program, we must always advance to be prepared against new threats.
Domestic news:
4 hours ago: Following new legislation in Warzone Codger, the government has the power to seize property at will.
I will only use this power sparingly, but the -right- to do so is absolute. The freedom of citizens and the freedom of the state must not betray each other. We can not let individuals subvert our overall goals for strength and stability. Else all will fall. Buscasmo will be pleased to hear this added 4 points of our economic index.
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It seems Codgereans might be hardworking, but it does nothing for their culinary tastes. 47th Largest Pizza Delivery Sector. The standard meal here is grue-porridge... I wonder if those other nations with more...refined tastes would deliver across nations? Eyrax, Bangners And Mash, Riowood, Madramar....?
hmm, well i'm sure we could work something out Warzone Codger, perhaps some mutually supportive trade deals.
I finished my exams today, but I'll have a bit more time to dedicate here now. :)
Big changes coming up! For one thing, setting up the off site forums again. Also to begin the community nation idea - The Airspace Capital starts off as a neutral nation who's decisions are made used the region's opinions on issues. It's an experiment to see what we come up with. In the process we'll write stories for it as it goes.
Hello.
Hi Zemlija
Glad you found how to talk here. Do please talk more! :)
Warzone Codger is ranked 40th in Warzone Airspace and 61,235th in the world for Happiest Citizens.
One would think the grace of GOD (and 26% of the economy on spirituality) would make them happy! What higher happiness could there be?
Well as they say Codger, 26% of your money cannot buy happiness... or something like that..
Codger, excellent choice to increase the economy index. Money is truly the source to success and so nothing else should divert the attention away from achieving as much success as possible. This region can truly be the wealthiest region, thus the most powerful region. I look forward to future regional economic updates.
Higher happiness is giving your citizens the things they want. I don't think religion plays a part in happiness.
Greetings,
I am here as a puppet of Stuffed Taxidermists.
*Ergggh*
Codger stumbles into his chambers. Wha..wha happened? Get out Get out GET OUT! I'll need with your briefs and reports LATER!
(The feast I went to yesterday was too much. I feel sick today =/)
i cant be active all the time...im a professional lighting technician now and im graduating high school this year but ill be here
Thank you for your return Sentenial. It was much appreciated. :)
Feeling better today, might get our RPing back on track soon. Sit tight everyone. :)
Welcome back Codger, get better soon :)
Greetings all.
Ok, I'm dragging back the story we left 19 days ago :P
THE AIRSPACE CAPITAL
Continuing from http://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=309506
Following several recent policies, such as increased immigration from fleeing asylum seekers through our newly built embassies in every Warzone and liberal birth control measures (including lowering the marriage age to 12...), Codgerande has become overcrowded. Furthermore, there had been increasing calls for an Airspace seat of government separate from the personal directives of His Czarness the Warzone Codger. This became stronger with the growing political awareness of the provinces. Feeling merciful, Codger consented to the construction of a brand new capital, The Airspace Capital. It is hoped this capital would represent the views of *all* nations in Airspace.
Vitals
Civil/Political/Economy Index 58%. Tax 17%. Public Sector 18%. Private Sector 82%. Old Age 45%. Heart Disease 35%. Murder 15%. Acts of God & Lost in Wilderness 1% each. Crime is a problem. Environment is average.
Without the paternal guidance of Codger through, the new capital is quickly realising how difficult managing a region can be! Take the basic task of directing a budget; lobbyists and interest groups from all corners of Airspace are abuzz to make sure *they* get priority. They could be classed into 4 key groups.
Your choices
1. Education! We need to EDUCATE our citizens. Education gives us hope of a better future!
2. Guns, tanks and weapons! We only have a future if we have POWER to scary our foes away.
3. Health and Social Welfare. Life in a Warzone is so tough already, can't give us a little bit of compassion?
4. Give us TAX CUTS. Give us FREEDOM. This government needs to respect the individual!
What should Airspace do?
Codger observes the new fledging capital.
They wanted autonomy? Well! Let's see how they do. If I were them though, I'll give them an education quick smart. That crime and murder rate is worrying... and at 17% tax it's a bit rich for them to cry for a tax cut!
(Option 1)
For the Federal Republic of The Airspace Capital; you should invest in education. You will always have the people who can not afford such education to do the basic works of any successful business but there is a huge problem with the lack of intelligence needed to run a successful business. By investing in education you will get the best of the best and continue to grow your finacial worthiness. Health and social welfare is a drain and should be left to the individual peons to stop being lazy and support themselves. Tax cuts? Ha! The government needs that money to keep the economy strong and competitive. While military spending is a worthy cause it's yield is quite small unless you are constantly going to war. If you are constantly warring with other nations, then by all means invest there as the constant need for military equipment can help jump start any economy. If you are relatively peaceful then to ensure the success and competition in the global marketplace needed to be powerful, education is your best investment.
Start educating the citizens and they will soon start releasing doves and sing: "Give peace a chance ...". And we will be defenceless against any invader.
I say "Guns, tanks and weapons!". And if our beloved subjects ... I mean citizens don't agree. Educate them in how-it-feels-to-be-run-over-by-a-tank lessons.
The Republic Of Eyrax (23 minutes ago)
i'n my opinion the most important factor would be education with healthcrae a damn close second. the military is un important because you have allies who can help you out there, my nation is the Department of Defense. giving the money back could damage the region more then help it because the people will not use the money for the good of the many.
We don't need no Education! Leave us kids alone!
Urrgh, that song.
We do need education though - option 1!
For our regional capital, I say either "Guns, tanks, and weapons!" or "Tax cuts!" A military buildup to defend the capital is necessary, but depending on whether the voters would be okay with an increase, a tax cut might also be politically expedient.
Appears we will we going with option 1 for education in a 4-2 decision over Guns. I intend to give at least 1 day for votes to come in, longer if things are slow. Write up and the next chapter tomorrow.
News from the War Front
We recently helped unleash a Giant Toddler (product of an unfortunate radioactive accident...) to stomp an invading force trying to take Warzone Sandbox ;) Meanwhile reports are coming that the mysterious ghouls only known as "The Worms" have suddenly surfaced in Warzone Asia, devouring the entire One Big Island expedition force. There were no survivors. Unsettling times in the Warzone...
THE AIRSPACE CAPITAL - Free Press Too Free?
Continuing from http://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=365676
19 hours ago: Following new legislation in The Airspace Capital, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway.
Vitals
Civil/Political/Economy Index 58%. Tax 17%. Public Sector 18%. Private Sector 82%. Old Age 50% (+5). Heart Disease 35%. Murder 13% (-2%). Acts of God & Lost in Wilderness 1% each. Crime is a problem. Environment is average.
The first act was passed, with wide ranging reform of the education system to be the first priority of the new capital. This come as much dismay to the military hawks of the region, with one dissenting representative blathering that we're becoming a 'Kumbaya' singing hippie colony that should deservedly be crushed by tanks. However increased education seems to be having a slight effect on the rampant crime spree; Murder rate are now down by 2% to 13%, still high but a promising start.
The populace also appears to be quite enthusiastic at exercising their just earned education, with the number of newspapers blooming as everyone wants to give their say. Although "newspapers" are meant in very loose sense, most a little more than rags where 'their say' consist nothing more than someone's wildest imaginations concocted by a broken cocktail of drugs. After farcical reports were published of a mass fuel shortage and mandatory cycling as transport sent riots in the capital and nearly collapsed the economy (like in http://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=218976 ...), there are demands that the government do something to regulate the media.
Your Choices
1. Only the TRUTH will set you free. Restrict the press by requiring only verifiable facts can be published.
2. Let them be. Let them beeee! Let the problem sort itself out. Papers that report wrong stuff will surely die out right? Since they are WRONG after all.
3. You say it best, when you say NOTHING at all. The people have failed when given the right to express and publish themselves. They need to be told how to think! Nationalise the papers and we run can it ourselves!
(OOC: heh song lyrics :P)
What should Airspace do?
We're living in a time of war and great dangers. The people do not need, nor do they really wish to know the difficult and scary truth.
Let them have distraction from the cold and brutal reality we all live in.
I say keep the newspapers under government control. And publish only heartwarming stories about how good it feels to die for the nation.
I say number 2, people are going to find out the truth in this age of infomation anyway. lets just make sure what they are getting "is" the truth and not some made up fancyful story about 2 monkeys one bannana or something.
Greetings all,good news,WZ Asia is back in the hands of OBI :D
1 day 14 hours ago: Following new legislation in Warzone Codger, jails have become colloquially known as 'vampire houses'.
14 hours ago: Following new legislation in Warzone Codger, homeless people are periodically found dead upon altars to assorted deities.
Codger has no sympathy for those who failed society. Upstanding citizens through, I promise you that you can always enjoy their lives uninterrupted. Your leader is fair and generous.
On that note, what we our fellow nations' thought on the current WA proposal 'Safety in Difficult Times' http://www.nationstates.net/page=ga ? It seeks to mandate welfare in cases of disability, parental leave and unemployment. I assume the natural inclination is AGAINST, this Warzone needs no drain on its scare resources, but perhaps a bit of welfare isn't a bad thing if it assists getting people productive again.
I voted against. Every mascu is needed for the war effort. If people can't support themselves they're always welcomed with open arms by the military.
For The Federal Republic of The Airspace Capital;
The only option for you to choose is to have the government control the media. In these tough times, people need guidance to make their decisions. Leaving that guidance to uninformed people of the media who can only suppose what something means since they are not affliated with the government, rather than letting the government explain exactly what it means is where problems start. Fantasy stories, as that is what the media will develop, can only serve to destabilize the capital thus making it weaker. If the government takes control of the media and gives the peon....people the truth they will be much more successful. You can even have seperate departments write their own papers covering the decisions from their P.O.V which will cause a nice competitive market to form. Seems like a fine idea to add a little extra capital to help further the nation and in turn the region.
For The Sky Ace Czars of Warzone Codger,
I am not a member of W.A. nor will I become one however as a member of this region I would like to voice my disapproval at such a communistic resolution. Who is the world to tell us we must supply a welfare system for our dredges of society!? These are often times people who have failed through either sheer stupidity or pure laziness. Their families should be responsible to get them back on their feet. The employment opportunities are always there for the people who try and work hard. Welfare is a drain on those of us who have put forth the required dedication to achieve our goals through hardwork and ingenius ideas. I am highly against this and I do believe that if this terribly invasive resolution passes a full withdrawal from the World Assembly should be the course of action. We do not need those fascists to promote this region to greatness.
i vote against, it is not the place of the World Assembly to run our economies, it is up to each INDIVIDUAL nation. If we want to waste money on people who cannot work then we have the RIGHT to spend our money on that. It is not up to our democratic general assembly and its bleeding heart masses. This is a general blanketing law that will destroy regions like warzones and leave them unable to survive. Times are tough and as nations we must work with what we have, I know that my nation does not have the resources to do this. Ask yourselves, is it your job to forces nations to do what they cannot?
Option 2. There's free speech, why shouldn't there be free press?
Option 1, the truth will set you free! There is such a thing as libel.
2 for Option Two, 2 for Option Three, 1 for Option One.
I vast my vote for Option Two as well. Airspace should not be too rash at shutting down speech. They have only just been given their education after all and mistakes are expected.
Mistakes that will cost lives. Educating the masses already caused enough problems. Just yesterday some people came knocking at my door asking politely if I would grant them the wish to read the constitution.
After saying no I would not they bowed deeply and removed themselves but what preposterous ideas will they have next.
Post by Brightonburg suppressed by Lemongrab.
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Codger imposes direct control over Codgerande!
3 hours ago: Warzone Codger was reclassified from "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy" to "Father Knows Best State".
3 hours ago: Following new legislation in Warzone Codger, a dictator has seized power and outlawed elections.
Political Freedoms 9% (*Pummets* from 47%)
Three hours ago, His Czarness Warren Codge exercised his emergency powers to suspend elections in Codgerande. Early reports suggest this was in response to uncovered conspiracy by a conglomerate of corporations to usurp power by buying votes through the ballot box. The Warzone Codger makes the following statement:
"It brings a heavy pain to my heart to do this, but Codgerande is a nation for peoples. Corporations are tools to serve the people, to produce money and goods for all our benefit, but when it was discovered that they stepped beyond that - That their directors wish to control the state itself, as your Czar, Protector of the people, something must be done. Right now our agents are combing through the nation to root out corporate reactionaries. Let me assure you through that Codgerande is still *safe* and *free* for business, and that elections will be reinstated as soon as the situation clears. Our long term goal is still a Libertarian Police State"
Chatter persists however of an alternate theory, that young Codger has seen to gone increasing eccentric and dictatorial in recent times, once calling the masses "his little playthings" - symptoms of a psychotic dictatorship. One report that *20%* of all deaths in Codgerande are ritual sacrifices is also mighty distressing, Is behind that professional image lie a crazed Violetist? Time will tell whether this was a temporary blip or the start of something more sinister.
4 hours ago: Following new legislation in The Airspace Capital, all news sources are under strict government control.
Had a change of heart and took Option 3. Write up tonight.
Hope you don't mind a visitor for a couple of days, WC.
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