Nation States

[Varun]

Mine is bacteria. Yea, you can obviously have imaginary names.

 

[MattW]

My murder rate is a little bit high, with 27% of deaths murder and 26% heart disease behind 43% old age.

Well I solved that! A new health initiative slashed heart disease to only 17%. Now murder is up to 30% with a slight bump to 47% for old age.

Will get a capital city today, I still haven't decided what to call it.

 

[Aditya]

The Republic of Engindim is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its burgeoning Dimon population. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 6 million are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The small, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Education, Religion & Spirituality, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 16%. A small private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, meat is a luxury afforded only to the wealthy, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, and the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit. Crime is a problem. Engindim's national animal is the Dimon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Freedim.

Engindim is ranked 19th in Planetcricket and 14,601st in the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements.

Civil Rights : Very Good
Economy : Thriving
Political Freedoms : Some

So far, I've enjoyed this game.

 

[6ry4nj]

Will get a capital city today, I still haven't decided what to call it.

Not Hamburg-on-the-Bun then? How about McDonaldtown?

 

[6ry4nj]

The repeal of the resolution 'On Abortion' is at vote in the WA General Assembly. The original resolution (basically, if I understand it correctly) mandates the right to elective abortions.

A slight majority of Nayrbjans believe that life begins at conception. Add to that the few who object to elective abortions on other grounds, and the more substantial group who oppose the involvement of the World Assembly in such matters, and Nayrbja's inclination is to support the repeal.

The repeal will not prevent nations from legalizing elective abortions. Abortions that are medically necessary (eg. ectopic pregnancies), or which are side-effects from the treatment of life-threatening conditions, are not affected, either by the original resolution, or its prospective repeal.

If there is to be a debate, let it begin!

 

[Papa_Smurf]

It was one of my recent issues. Smurfianity also believes life begins at conception, however everything is not black and white. There are certian situations in which abortion might be acceptable.

 

[Aditya]

Engindim is ranked no.1 in planetcricket.

 

[Varun]

for Most Pro-Market.

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"I think uniforms are great," says Tobias Christmas, your Minister of Education during a cabinet meeting. "They instil a sense of community within our schools which lowers crime - and the pupils can go about their daily business without having to worry about being browbeaten by their classmates for not wearing the latest trainers. Banteristan simply cannot do without them. If the children don't like them, then hard cheese."


"Dude, your plan stinks," says Al Longfellow, leader of The Students Union. "Our clothing is part of who we are; it lets us express ourselves just by passing someone in the corridor. To say we must wear these inhibiting uniforms is an affront to our personal freedom! So back off with the uniforms, dude, students should be allowed to go to school dressed however they like. Or not dressed, if that's their style."

Going to dismiss this issue, I don't want to enforce a uniform but I very well know what will happen if I choose the second. Not dressed, that's obvious.

 

[MattW]

Well I solved that! A new health initiative slashed heart disease to only 17%. Now murder is up to 30% with a slight bump to 47% for old age.

Well banning the Arms industry slashed murder rates to 13%, but for some reason despite "Hamburgerlia hospitals are amongst the best-funded in the region", my heart disease rate is back up to 32%, though I suppose it's better than murder.

After delivering on my anti-gun measures I'm back to 'Inoffensive Centrist Democracy' after the collapse of the economy after that, but that's economic activity I'm happy doing without. Was previously a 'Capitalist Paradise', which means I've been the following at one stage or another: Scandanavian Liberal Paradise, Capitalizt, Left-Leaning College State, Innoffensive Centrist Democracy and a Capitalist Paradise.

How are the rest of you going?

 

[Manly]

Is it possible to join in? I'm bored these days.

 

[6ry4nj]

Welcome to the region, President Maney and Kesgravia.

A "Biological Weapons Accord" is at vote in the WA General Assembly. Unlike last time, I can't find anything sneaky about it. Nayrbja is therefore in favour of the resolution. Comments anyone? In particular, if you do find anything suspicious about it, I would be most grateful to hear.

 

[Ollie_H]

The only one problem I have is the extremity of the views and the lack of middle ground. Like I just had an issue regarding development on the green belts where the 3 arguments were;

1. "Do we really have to listen to these nutcases?" asks real estate developer, Jonathon Cogswell. "The fact of the matter is that nature is BORING. Give us permission to build on the greenbelt and you'll have pink hotels, boutiques, and swinging hot spots that'll be the envy of the region and draw tourists from all around! We can always transplant a few trees and put them in a tree museum to keep the tree-huggers happy. Senfrica stands to make a lot of money from this! Think about it for a moment!"

2. "I agree with my colleague here, but he doesn't go far enough," says Dave Jong-Il, a city planner. "These protestors are standing in the path of progress. It slows the growth of our economy and harms my portfolio - er - the future of our nation, I mean. It's unpatriotic and we should increase police funding to deal with these troublemakers. Then we wouldn't have to worry about greenbelts or any other nonsense about keeping the 'environment' safe. Think about it for a moment!"

3. "I can't believe what I'm hearing!" exclaims environmental activist Bill Rifkin. "Tree museums? Police funding? Don't it always seem to be the case that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone? We're talking about natural treasures and you're talking about destroying them. Is there anything that you can build that can really be better than nature? We should put a stop to all encroachment into natural areas. Think about it for a moment!"

I mean there is no middle ground in any of them where I can say 'Oh, I think we should have development of these industry's should occur whilst also maintaing the natural beauty of Senfrica.' Now obviously that probably says a lot about my political views but still all 3 are extremes and I wouldn't mind a few more middle ground options.

(does this make me a conservative? I've never fully understood politics )

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As an addition, I know not ALL of them need middle ground but for some bigger issues I think there should be some.

 

[barmyarmy]

When I played it the first time I think I chose a position too often rather than just dismissing the issue. The government doesn't always need to take a position.

 

[Chewie]

Yea when all the options are stupid I just dismiss the issue

 

[6ry4nj]

I mean there is no middle ground in any of them where I can say 'Oh, I think we should have development of these industry's should occur whilst also maintaing the natural beauty of Senfrica.' Now obviously that probably says a lot about my political views but still all 3 are extremes and I wouldn't mind a few more middle ground options.

(does this make me a conservative? I've never fully understood politics )

You're quite right. Unless you want your Civil Rights or Economy metrics to come down, I don't see any option there but to dismiss. Some issues give you a chance to do some good, but many are there 'just for fun' (as in, it's fun watching someone else deal with them).

Conservative? It's a term that doesn't deserve to be understood, given the many different meanings it's used with. 'Centrist' or 'moderate' might be the term you're looking for.

On an unrelated issue, I've discovered a region called 'Epic Britannia' which I'd like to suggest an embassy exchange with. I realize that many of you are not Brits, but you are free to suggest 'patriotic' embassy exchanges of your own - the more the merrier. I'd like to have an alliance with a good Irish region, so if you know of one, let me know.