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I propose that we move the UN headquarters to a tropical seaside resort, so that stress can be better relieved. I propose that we fund this with money taken from all the wealthiest people... it's not like they worked hard to get it, and it's only fair if we take from people who have more than us, just because they have more.

We, the Holy Church of Psychotropics and our subsidiaries, refuse to endorse such an unfairly funded proposal. Why pay for it with other peoples money ? If you like the idea... you pay for it, and charge an admission fee to everyone else. I am reminded of one of Psychotropics brilliant founders in his most famous quote ... "Socialists never get tired of spending other peoples money."

The rich of Psychotropics drive the economy and employ our citizens. They are not "evil".... they are just very successful. Why are they successful? Maybe they are brilliant, maybe they are ruthless.... either way, they are the gasoline powering our machine... and we will not punish them for their service. All of you socialists... try making some of your own money and stop trying to finance your rediculous proposals with the work of others!

Bishop Greenspan, High Minister of Taxation and Finances for all Psychotropics

I would like to state that I think you are one of the most evil persons in the face of this Earth. I really came in here expecting to build an actual sand castle with someone. Now those dreams have faded. I am saddened and hope will no longer post such hurtful messages.

I would like to state that I think you are one of the most evil persons in the face of this Earth. I really came in here expecting to build an actual sand castle with someone. Now those dreams have faded. I am saddened and hope will no longer post such hurtful messages.

I thank you for the endorsement :)

We are working hard to win the "Most evil country based on letting people do wtf they want" contest.

Bishop Carlin, Minister of Sarcasm for all Psychotropics

There's nothing to stop you building a sandcastle, though.
They really do beautify a beach.

There's nothing to stop you building a sandcastle, though.
They really do beautify a beach.

Agreed. We will help finance in the endeavour if we can market it and sell the DVD's on infomercials.

And also just to chime in, in my usual blatant fashion, that is, trumpeting violations of rules in proposals, you seem to be proposing a tax of sorts, by the U.N. which is a no no... Heh heh heh...

BAD NATION, NO PROPOSAL. :wink:

- The Rep of komokom. :)

Just to draw every-ones attention to that fact, rather then the more important one...

Some of us like snow better. :wink:

Or cave formations. Musn't forget those.

Or the un-spoilt wonder of rolling grass-lands, with a back-ground of scenic mountian-slopes.

- The Rep of Komokom.

Or deserts. Come to think of it, you can build a sandcastle in the desert, though.

And I'm sure there's someone, somewhere in the world who loves moors. Personally, I can't stand the sight of them.

I don't know, misty scottish moors, big stone castles, rather romantic in a way, with the right settings... :)

- The Rep of Komokom.

Mmmmmm, moors.

Can't build a sand castle in the desert. Too dry. Unless it is a desert island...

Can't build a sand castle in the desert. Too dry. Unless it is a desert island...

Aren't the pyramids "sand castles"?

What we should do, is build the HQ in an innocent looking courthouse(-type structure) in a big city, but, when danger arises, detected by our UN-dar, part of the street slides away so we can fly off and confront it in our UN jet. It'd be just like the Justice League, only more international.

Good idea, let's move to the seaside. Bahgum has mustered together all it's sand sculpting experts, and they are ready to attempt the building of an all sand UN. Hope it doesn't rain.......

Heavens forbid, might drown all those poor dears to busy with their mouths open trying to ban gay marriage, or religion, or declare war on the U.N. or secede from the game mechanics or...

Oh... What are we waiting for? :wink:

- The Rep of Komokom.

H.H. Pope Liam the Great, Founder of Shambhala and Pontif of all Psychotropics, still is wondering weather the Church of Psychotropics will have exclusive rights to distribrute the dvd in all regions via info-mercials....

If so, we will help finance... otherwise we have no interest.

Bishop O'Kelly, Minister of Police for all Psychotropics

Commies are evil.

Commies are evil.

I would also like to say some completly random statement so here it goes:
cheese, physics, terry bogart, 6 ft. cordless phone, foghorn, erotic video, and let's not forget, Don Knotts!

Now this thread has devolved into all silliness, I'd like to shamelessly plug my draft proposal, The Sanctity of Public Media, to be found here about.

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2916320#2916320

That *should* link you to the thread page... :wink:

- The Rep of Komokom

Or a castle in the sky suspended by Magic (or possibly hot-air balloons)

Or a castle in the sky suspended by Magic (or possibly hot-air balloons)
We'd just have to position the Strangers' Bar directly in the middle, to avoid any accidents.

Oh yeah, like a castle in the sky is realistic, I mean,

Exactly where does one purchase a castle from at this time of night?

:wink:

...

If we have hot air balloons, could we have blimps as well? Dirigibles? Zeppelins or how-ever-it-is-spelt? Please?

- The Rep of Komokom.

(Actually, think of it, a giant castle in the sky, an amalgamation of all architectuals styles, a mish-mash of cultural elegance and definition, with 1930's'esque cruise ship of the air travel style... sigh)

A private company in Sophista is actually working on a kind of thrust device that would facilitate a floating palace, if constructed in large enough numbers. Of course, the power required to float a city to house this many thousands of people and all their workspace, plust utilities, amenities, and public services would require the installation of a fusion reactor, and thats a bit cost prohibitive.

But hey, we've got enough money lying around. If the UN really wanted their own floating palace, Sophista will donate the necessary engines, and volunteers to head up an enigeering panel to discuss other technical issues.

Sincerely yours,
Daniel M. Hillaker
Minister of Foreign Affairs

No, it needs to be propelled by magic. Fusion engines, where's the fun in that?

If we have hot air balloons, could we have blimps as well? Dirigibles? Zeppelins or how-ever-it-is-spelt? Please?

We need some way to get up there, right?

Yay! Refined luxurious travel! The cruise ships of the sky! And this time we use a gas that won't make us burn, crash and then burn further!

- The Rep of Komokom.

Can't build a sand castle in the desert. Too dry. Unless it is a desert island...

Aren't the pyramids "sand castles"?

No, they were limestone.

Thats a darn'd lie, sure they taste like stone but there is absolutely no hint of lime at all. I say they taste like sand so they must be sand.

:)

- The Rep of Komokom.

There are other important topics to discuss... but to be sincere I think that vacations should be part of the job, to get stress rid off our lifes for some days. :D

Vacations? We're talkin year round buddy.

Yes, permanent habitation in the sky... with air-ships, and clouds, magic...

* Looks hard at contents of flu medication, gives off a marge simpson style,

"Hrrrm"

- The Rep of Komokom

How would this idea affect our nation, in which there is a mere 22% differential between our wealthiest and poorest citizens?

We are simply not very materialistic.

Sandcastles do sound like fun, though. We could have one competition on the isolated beaches of our southeast coast. They are clean and quiet since they are accessible only by boat, and the climate there is totally dry during the summer months (still rainy and mucky right now, though).

Thats a darn'd lie, sure they taste like stone but there is absolutely no hint of lime at all. I say they taste like sand so they must be sand.

:)

- The Rep of Komokom.

Well, the Egyptian pyramids were limestone or some other stone, I can't remember. All I know is that they are not made of sand.

(Smacks fore-head with hand)

Why do I bother? :wink:

- The Rep of Komokom, who leaves the lime-stone and goes back to his salt-lick... :wink:

Limestone is what they are made of, the "sand" which you speak of is limestone. That is what gives the sand its color, as opposed to say, white sand which is quartz.

Limestone is what they are made of, the "sand" which you speak of is limestone. That is what gives the sand its color, as opposed to say, white sand which is quartz.

*smacks head* This was Grade 9 Geography...I should have known.

I stand corrected.

Here's the lime; where's the lager?

Limestone is what they are made of, the "sand" which you speak of is limestone. That is what gives the sand its color, as opposed to say, white sand which is quartz.

*smacks head* This was Grade 9 Geography...I should have known.

I stand corrected.

I think the word you might be searching for is Geology...

Limestone is what they are made of, the "sand" which you speak of is limestone. That is what gives the sand its color, as opposed to say, white sand which is quartz.

*smacks head* This was Grade 9 Geography...I should have known.

I stand corrected.

I think the word you might be searching for is Geology...

Well, you'd still learn that in Grade 9 Geography class...you don't get into specifics like Geology until University, if I'm not mistaken.

(OOC: In my defence, I'm a history major...the extent of my geographic knowledge is simply where everything is)

there is of course a slight problem with powering anything with
gas or will be in the very forseeable future.

the u.n definately needs its own 'district of columbia'

a moderately small island somewhere

uniquely and totaly u.n.

preferably NOT in the tropics

NOT everyone likes unmitigated hot weather.

even in the nude.

once you get down to your skin there's nothing more to take off
and it's still too blessed hot.

so a moderately small NONtropical NONresort NONtouristie island.

with no cars, no guns, no gas and no money.

of course the neccessary facilities won't build themselves
but i don't think we need to rob anybody, rich or poor, to get this done.

=^^=
.../\...

We need an island that is readily movable, so it's neither too hot nor too cold. That's why the floating island idea is so good, especially when it is powered by magic.

Note: The Council of Enn has volunteered to provide some of the required magic, but only if other magic wielders do the rest.

a team of stone shapers will be teleported over as soon as we can
find the place. as our stone shapers don't seem to have complete confidence in our teleporters, they'll probably be wearing flotation devices when they arrive.

=^^=
.../\...

THe HQ should be relocated to the UN Moonstation

Two words,

Floating Castle.

As above. Up there, previous posts, go now, people, read! :)

- The Rep of Komokom.

"Aye, well we know the fat boy's got his medication, but whit the hell are the rest of ye tekkin??"

"An ken we hev' some?" :)

"Fat boy", sir do you refer to me with that statement? I hope you realise that misguided physical descriptions to curry support and agreement are the lowest form of...

Screw it, come here you little so an so !

(Swish of frying-pan)

:wink:

- The Rep of Komokom.

Strangely, instead of a *Clang* at the end of the swish, a tinkling sound is heard. Yes the Komokomion Frying Pan of Elitism has met the Hard Head of Feiglism.

"Ye described yer bulk in the Strangers Bar, if ainly by yer consumption and inactivity, ma man."

The Feigle grins

"Noo, how aboot we settle this Heid tae heid?"