Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I agree that there are many limitations with only three options. Par example, today I had one about "Big Brother" and installing public cameras (like the kind on traffic lights I suppose, it wasn't particularly clear). The options were to not install cameras, install cameras (and maybe more...?), or brand every citizen with a UPC code and forced ID card. My true feelings on the issue, that calling it "Big Brother" was sexist and that I'd only enact such legislation if it were called "Big Sister", could not be addressed. Where's the "just kill them and eat them" option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CED Ordonez Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I'm finally in the game. Say hello to The Disputed Territories of Midcarder Hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted January 7, 2003 The detail in this game could use some more attention. For example, one of my issues was Children gambling in casinos, yet the argument against was so loosely worded that when I picked that option, it banned gambling outright. HMMPRH..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RobJohnstone Report post Posted January 7, 2003 this game is so inaccurate. My UN rating says I am classified as a democratic socialist. I am extremely conservative, what gives. --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kingpk Report post Posted January 7, 2003 It all depends on the decisions you make when deciding on issues and how you answered the questions at the beginning (the strongly agree/disagree ones). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 7, 2003 Okay mates, here's our factbook entry: "The TSM Alliance is an amalgation of NationStates with pervasive Smark tendencies. They all vow to fight the good fight against talent being held down, and have abolished glass ceilings in all of their countries. Each NationState in the region is willing to job when asked to, and always ready to put over new nations in the region. The region's mass is mostly in North America, specifically Canada, the US, and Mexico, but the Japanese islands also have a good deal of geographic possession of the region. Its delegate is from the Free Republic of Kyliedom, a NationState of Centrist stance that possesses some leftist leanings. The region is decidedly torn between left and right, with many extremes and few moderates. The region wants to influence the United Nations to push the proper people and job out the unworthy workers of the world. No females are allowed to be named Stephanie, nor any males Hunter or Vince. If the region were asked what its motto was, it would be "Workrate = RATINGS~!" But it says that the description is too long. Any ideas on what you want taken out or added? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phoenixrising Report post Posted January 7, 2003 How much does it needs to be cut down? Can't really see anything that needs to be cut, like the entry so far. Just go ahead and make "Workrate = RATINGS~!" the official motto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I got the child gambling issue twice, and dismissed it both times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 7, 2003 They never said what the limits were, and I've got the military spending issue now. I always like to make a concrete decision, but I'm torn on this one. I took the choice that didn't actually say it cut spending, but said that we didn't need any more than we have now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BigPoppaKev Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I am the Confederacyof Yumaniasia. Soon the TSM Alliance will be all mine with my wheeling and dealing. Here is my description and I am wavering if I should endorse Mr. Kotzenjunge as our UN Delegate. Maybe we should have a debate? Anyway here is my countries description: The Confederacy of Yumaniasia "Live Free or Don't live at all" UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Below Average Location: The TSM Alliance The Confederacy of Yumaniasia is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate population of 9 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. The small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 14%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Furniture Restoration. Gambling is outlawed and Yumaniasia's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region. Crime is a problem. Yumaniasia's national animal is the dragon and its currency is the yumani. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spaceman Spiff Report post Posted January 7, 2003 The Grand Duchy of Pearl Jamerica "Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor - DAMN!" UN Category: Corporate Bordello Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Thriving Political Freedoms: World Benchmark Location: The TSM Alliance The Grand Duchy of Pearl Jamerica is a small, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 8 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like. The tiny, corrupt, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Education, and Law & Order. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture, Information Technology, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries. College students make ends meet by selling their kidneys and marijuana is legal in the privacy of your own home. Crime is a serious problem. Pearl Jamerica's national animal is the dolphin, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the beta-max tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ArkhamGlobe Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I just got the kids gambling option too, but I just dismissed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 8, 2003 National Flag The Free Republic of Kyliedom "In Kylie We Trust; Your Disco Needs You" UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Strong Political Freedoms: Excellent Location: The TSM Alliance Kyliedom is a UN Delegate The Free Republic of Kyliedom is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 9 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 20%. A robust private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry. Citizens select which government department gets their income tax dollars each year, punitive tariffs protect local industry, the police force is on a recruitment drive, and military funding has been stripped back. Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kyliedom's national animal is the peringrine falcon and its currency is the lafs. (The Lafs is an acronym for Kylie's third Fever single, "Love at First Sight") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted January 8, 2003 The Grand Duchy of Pearl Jamerica [ I SOOO wish I had thought of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 8, 2003 Our Regional Factbook Entry: "The TSM Alliance is an amalgation of NationStates with pervasive Smark tendencies. They all vow to fight the good fight against talent being held down, and have abolished glass ceilings in all of their countries. Its delegate is from the Free Republic of Kyliedom. No females are allowed to be named Stephanie, nor any males Hunter or Vince. The region's motto is "Workrate = RATINGS~!" I had to edit it heavily, as it kept saying it was too long over and over again. Apparently it has to fit within the box they give, despite a scrollbar appearing once it gets larger than the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RobJohnstone Report post Posted January 8, 2003 "The Republic of United States of Rob is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed population of 6 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 53%, and even higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry. The tenet of free speech is held dear, the automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts, and Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. United States of Rob's national animal is the dog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the dollar." Blah, I do not like the way they describe my nation. My UN category is "Democratic Socialists". Whats up wit that? --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 8, 2003 I think that being described as progressive has a lot to do with it. Also, the capitalists being viewed as corrupt is a BIG reason you're labled a Socialist nation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RobJohnstone Report post Posted January 8, 2003 I guess I will have to turn it around by making conservative decisons, although they don;t give me much room to work with. Imean the motto is "Socialism can kiss our ass" . They should get a clue. --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 8, 2003 It's a computerized thing, it isn't as if there's a person sitting there deciding what to call your nation. Everyone in the UN needs to support my Arts Resolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted January 8, 2003 I have 81% income tax. Ha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cartman Report post Posted January 8, 2003 I have 81% income tax. Ha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 8, 2003 Geez! Is there a "The People Are About To Kill You And Eat Your Family" issue at any point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kingpk Report post Posted January 8, 2003 The Democratic States of Lovexandria "Where Can't Hardly Wait is played 4 times a day." UN Category: Moralistic Democracy Civil Rights: Some Economy: Thriving Political Freedoms: Average Location: The TSM Alliance The Democratic States of Lovexandria is a small, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 10 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion. The small government is mainly concerned with Commerce, although Social Welfare and Healthcare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 14%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry. Punitive tariffs protect local industry, a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate, extreme political groups are outlawed, and the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lovexandria's national animal is the Barenaked Emu, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the PK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CED Ordonez Report post Posted January 8, 2003 The Disputed Territories of Midcarder Hell "Ain't nobody gonna hold me down." UN Category: New York Times Democracy Civil Rights: Average Economy: Strong Political Freedoms: Excellent The Disputed Territories of Midcarder Hell is a small, pleasant nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-working, intelligent population of 7 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct. The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21%. A healthy private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture, Soda Sales, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries. It is illegal to make racist remarks in public and education and welfare spending are on the rise. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Midcarder Hell's national animal is the Guerrero mullet and its currency is the dues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 8, 2003 That motto is fucking gold, CED. Who here are Nicole Kidman and Pengzu? I'd like to thank you for your endorsements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted January 9, 2003 I'm Nicole Kidman, but I'm taking back my endorsement because you mock my tax system. I'm doing the Lord's work, dammit!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spaceman Spiff Report post Posted January 9, 2003 Hey, I've got *no* income tax. And who is Anatenka? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 9, 2003 Whoa whoa whoa! I wasn't mocking! It just seems like the people would want to string up whoever would put such a heavy tax on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted January 9, 2003 They let the taxes slide because I'm the rawkingest government ever. Behold! The People's Republic of Nicole Kidman "Like Communism, except you won't get pissed and kill us" UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists Civil Rights: Good Economy: Struggling Political Freedoms: Excessive The People's Republic of Nicole Kidman is a small, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 9 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 85%, and even higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out. Organ donation is compulsory, all industry is owned and run by the government, same-sex marriages are increasingly common, and the death penalty has been reintroduced. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Nicole Kidman's national animal is the feral street wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the walnut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted January 9, 2003 What do you guys think about the Gay Alliance's proposal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
