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The Disputed Territories of Demented Oppression
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The Disputed Territories of Demented Oppression
Real Name: Katy
Age: 19
General Location: South UK
General Political Affiliation : Conservative
General Religious Affiliation : Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I can't even remember, it was so long ago
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No :eek:
Professional Goal: To become a translator/interpreter working in Europe with a tourism company
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Too many.... 5 maybe lol
What is your favorite genre of music: I love a wide variety, after all, it [i]is the spice of life!
Other information: Currently studying French, Spanish, German and linguistics at university
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: For in the right circumstances
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: Against
Death Penalty: For
Drugs: Against
Economic System: Generally for
Education: For
Electoral College in USA Elections: No opinion
Environmentalism: For
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: No opinion
Gay Marriage: Against
Gun Control: For
Immigration Policies: Against most immigration
Income Tax: For
Israel/Palestine: No opinion
Philosophy: Too much thinkin'
Political Party Affiliation: Conservative
President Bush/American Policies: Bush = dick
Prostitution: Against, but for reasons of heath/safety
Religion: Causes more problems than it's worth
Social Security: HAHAHA... erm... for in worthy cases, against etc...
The UN: For
Veganism/Vegetarianism: My brother is vegetarian. Weak.
War in Iraq: I'm not informed enough to make a decision, but probably against
War on Terror: For in principle

Similization
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The Borderlands of Similization
Real Name: Dis
Age: 29
General Location: Europe.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Black/Red/Greens.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Fnord?
Where Did You Find NationStates?: On t3h interweb, silly.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: NationStates.
Professional Goal: Fulfilled.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: None.
What is your favorite genre of music: Oi! Punk & Ska.
Other information: Flax!

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro, regardless of circumstances.
Affirmative Action: Against, regardless of circumstances.
Arms Trade: Against, regardless of circumstances.
Death Penalty: Against, regardless of circumstances.
Drugs: Decriminalise all drugs. Offer hard drugs through staffed clinics.
Economic System: Parecon.
Education: Education at all levels, is the most basic of rights. It has to be free for all, regardless of circumstances.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Needs to be abolished, sooner rather than later. It perpetuates the corrupt & undemocratic two-party obscenity.
Environmentalism: I'm a huge proponent of sustainable living & city-organic initivs.
Euthanasia: People don't choose to be born, why should we stop them from dying if they want to?
Evolution or Creation?: I rarely outright ignore the real world.
FCC: The Federal Communications Commission? It's bought & payed for by the international media corps. The first step in reviving responsible journalism, is to abolish the FCC & every piece of legislation they've ever had a hand in.
Gay Marriage: People are equal, and religious wankers aren't more equal than the rest of us.
Gun Control: For.. Slightly. I don't see how it's anyone's business what people have in their homes. But there's never any reason or excuse for being armed in public.
Immigration Policies: I believe freedom of movement is a basic human right. Break down the walls & abolish the boarders.
Income Tax: In a capitalist democracy, I'm all for it. Outside of that setting, it's pretty pointless.
Israel/Palestine: Screw the both of them. Neither wants peace. Palestinians will eventually win, by virtue of the Arab Israelis outbreeding the Jewish Israelis. Until that time, the conflict will not be resolved.
Philosophy: I'm a humanist & an anarchist.
Political Party Affiliation: Black/Red/greens
President Bush/American Policies: Should be tried for crimes against humanity & crimes of war / US policies have always been about keeping the middle class oblivious, the working/lower class oppressed & exploited, and the rich, rich. Geopolitically, the US is all about conquest, exploitation & other murderous bullshit.
Prostitution: It existed when it carried the death penalty. Why criminalize something, if it doesn't solve the problem? Legalise them & force them into trade unions so they don't die from abusive clients, drugs & STDs
Religion: Is another word for insanity, but whatever makes people happy. As long as it doesn't force itself on others, I'm good.
Social Security: Is a bloody great idea in capitalist societies. Makes people healthier, more flexible, stops crime, increases social coherency & establishes a sense of social responsibility in people. It's even cheaper overall.
The UN: I'm all for it. I'd love a major overhaul, but even the corrupt POS it is today, is far better than nothing.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I'm vegan.
War in Iraq: Unprovoked aggression against international law, that has left the country in ruins & its people in civil war.
War on Terror: Insane shit like that almost makes me hope for more 7/7s & 9/11s. My government is a fine candidate for the next target, methinks.

Europa Maxima
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Political Beliefs: Paleolibertarian

The Crown Alliance of Europa Maxima
Age: Born in 1986...so guess.
General Location: drifting about in my own little world...Otherwise, UK for now.
General Political Affiliation: Anarchocapitalist
General Religious Affiliation: Deist with Satanist leanings
General Cultural Affiliation: Anglo-saxon
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A like-minded friend of mine introduced me to it.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Becoming an economist...
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: I leave the TV on, but the most I really watch is 2 hours.
What is your favorite genre of music: Death metal, goth rock, epic rock, classic rock, electronica, pop, techno, alternative, classical music...most good music. Some of my favourite bands here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=503208).
Other information: Ask and ye shall know...maybe

Abortion: Yes, although where adoption is an option, it would be preferrable.
Affirmative Action: That would make me racist though, now wouldn't it? I do not support it and believe it should be dismantled.
Arms Trade: Nuclear disarmament by all States.
Death Penalty: Notionally support it, though I think it is too much power to place in a government's hands.
Drugs: Its your body...do what you want with it. Should be legalised.
Economic System: Capitalism unleashed.
Education: Fully privatised.
Electoral College in USA Elections: No. Yes to a system of proportional representation in the UK though.
Environmentalism: Property rights will do the trick.
Euthanasia: Yes
Evolution or Creation?: How about both? I don't think either offers concrete answers, yet I'll give both the benefit of the doubt.
FCC: Abolish.
Gay Marriage: Civil unions, yes. As for Church marriages, it should be up to the Church.
Gun Control: Within reason. People should be allowed to arm themselves. I'd prefer they learnt defensive martial arts instead...
Immigration Policies: Up to the host community. Under private property anarchism, subscribers to a defence agency can contractually (and voluntarily) agree to whom property may be sold, should they please.
Income Tax: Abolish it.
Israel/Palestine: So fucking what? I don't really care
Philosophy:Kant, Rand, Nietzsche, Aristotle, Schopenhauer, Plato, J.S. Mill and Locke are my favourites. I admire Hans-Hermann Hoppe and his works. Generally, a lover of philosophy and art in general. I endorse ultraminimal monarchy as an alternative to anarchocapitalism.
Political Party Affiliation: I abhore partisan politics. That said, I currently support the American LP.
President Bush/American Policies: Mostly oppose. Bush makes me laugh though
Prostitution: Against, although best that it's legalised.
Religion: Deist with Satanist leanings.
Social Security: Should be done privately.
The UN: Union of anarchocapitalist enclaves for me. The rest of the world is to be traded with, visited, but otherwise stay out of our affairs.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Omnivore, yet I eat healthy. Not that I eat much anyway...
War in Iraq: An abomination.
War on Terror: Idiocy.

The Beautiful Darkness
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Real Name: Laura
Age: 19
General Location: Australia
General Political Affiliation : None.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: One of my friends introduced us.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Maybe work as a Geneticist.
How many hours a day do you watch TV: 0.
What is your favorite genre of music: I like many things.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: For, except at really late term, unless the risk of carrying to term out weights the risk of aborting too late.
Affirmative Action: Positions should be granted based on merit, disregarding entirely someone's colour, gender or whatever.
Arms Trade: Arms are just bad.
Death Penalty: Against in all cases. There is always the chance someone is innocent, and, in any case, life in jail is worse than a quick death.
Drugs: Should be legalised so they can be regulated.
Economic System: Meh.
Education: Should be free for everyone, from the lowest to highest levels of learning.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Not American, so I guess that's not applicable.
Environmentalism: I am environmentaly friendly.
Euthanasia: Should be legalised, but tightly regulated to avoid the "slippery slope".
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: What?
Gay Marriage: Yeah, if atheists can get married (a religious institution), so can anyone else.
Gun Control: Guns should only be in the hands of those who need them, for example the military, police force and farmers.
Immigration Policies: Should be relaxed, but not too extensively.
Income Tax: Should be spent more wisely. Also, the GST is just wrong.
Israel/Palestine: America should never have interfered, or, if they were going to, should have set aside a piece of land in their own country for the Jews.
Philosophy: Hedonism
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: None of my affair.
Prostitution: Yes, so long as it is regulated.
Religion: If others choose to believe, thats their choice.
Social Security: Should be avaliable to me.
The UN: Doesn't seem to have the kind of influence on all countries that it should.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I like MEAT.
War in Iraq: Shouldn't have happened.
War on Terror: How can you wage war against something which isn't a physical entity?

I hope I'm doing this right..

IL Ruffino
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Political Beliefs: All over the place.. call me a hippy..

The Back Yard Tent Dwellers of IL Ruffino
Real Name: Andy
Age: 16
General Location: Coal Region, PA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: None
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: I started to read Jennifer Government..
Professional Goal: Creator
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 10 hours TV, 14 hours NSG :)
What is your favorite genre of music: Anything..
Other information: I am very sexy.

Abortion: Pro-Choice
Affirmative Action: *shrugs*
Arms Trade: Guess it's ok.
Death Penalty: For it.
Drugs: Yay! Where?!
Economic System: Money makes me happy.
Education: Free for all.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Bullshit.
Environmentalism: A lil annoying.
Euthanasia: For it.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Fuck that.
Gay Marriage: For it.
Gun Control: Sure..
Immigration Policies: I actually agreed with a Republican on this.. they should apply for citizenship. Not just get across the country line.
Income Tax: Meh.
Israel/Palestine: What? Yes, jello.
Philosophy: I don't know..
Political Party Affiliation: Yes, that one.
President Bush/American Policies: JOKE JOKE JOKE.
Prostitution: Sure, I got $20.
Religion: You think there's a god? Good for you.
Social Security: Money!
The UN: Legos do more than them.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Annoying.
War in Iraq: JOKE JOKE JOKE OIL.
War on Terror: JOKE JOKE OIL JOKE OIL OIL OIL JOKE.. Oh.. um.. it isn't working.

I've been here long enough, probably time to fill this in:

Compulsive Depression
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The Jingoistic States of Compulsive Depression
Real Name: Michael
Age: 25
General Location: Northants, England.
General Political Affiliation : Generally anti-authoritarian.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend pointed me at it.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope.
Professional Goal: If only I knew...
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: <1.
What is your favorite genre of music: I like that old time Rock'n'Roll.
Other information: Likes: Computer games and hardware, horses (not like that), tasty food. Dislikes: Stupidity, illiteracy, mushy peas.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: For.
Affirmative Action: Race/gender/whatever should neither increase nor decrease someone's chance of getting a position. They should be awarded based on ability only.
Arms Trade: People like killing each other. Can't blame people taking advantage of that to make money.
Death Penalty: For.
Drugs: What people choose to do to themselves is their business.
Economic System: Any that provides me with shiny computer bits.
Education: Should be free to anyone bright enough to take advantage of it.
Environmentalism: Go trees :) It's important. I try and do my bit.
Euthanasia: For.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
Gay Marriage: Let 'em if they want to. If a group of people want a marriage with four men, three women and a goat it's not hurting me.
Gun Control: Depends on the country.
Immigration Policies: Largely indifferent, but I don't understand why people hate immigrants so.
Income Tax: Should be as low as possible whilst providing the necessary things (education and healthcare, mostly).
Philosophy: Rationalism/Utilitarianism/Hedonism, that kind of thing.
President Bush/American Policies: Tend to disagree with American policies and think Bush is a chimp. But it's their country and their choice of leader... I just wish they'd take the environment more seriously.
Prostitution: Should be legalised.
Religion: Not my bag, baby, but if imaginary friends make people happier then let them keep them, if they're not hurting or imposing them on anyone else.
Social Security: Yes, but it shouldn't be "money for nothing".
The UN: Sorry, what do they do?
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I couldn't eat a whole one.
War in Iraq: The first one was justified. The second one isn't.
War on Terror: Quick! Declare war on a noun! Without a nice, vague War people might not be scared enough!

Bogmarsh
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Age: old
General location: The North Riding, Yorkshire, UK
General political affiliation(s): LibDem Party ( Ming for PM! )
General Religion affiliation(s): leaning to CofE
General cultural affiliation(s): Yorkshire Pudding / Continental Breakfast/ Chopstick-user.
Where did you find nation states?: IRC
Have you read any of Max Barry's books?: none
Professional Status: between retired and volunteer
Professional Goal: wealthy + retired
How many hours a day do you watch tv?: 0
What is your favorite genre of music: none
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Political Beliefs:
Abortion: legal, safe, and rare
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: against
Death Penalty: against
Drugs: *shrug*
Economic System: Controlled Markets
Education: High priority
Electoral College in USA Elections: Pair it with the House of Lords
Environmentalism: Top priority
Euthanasia: *shrug*
Evolution or Creation?: both
FCC: say wot?
Gay Marriage: Nay!
Gun Control: For!
Immigration Policies: For treating failure to report an illegal as a crime against the State
Income Tax: For
Israel/Palestine: Israel.
Philosophy: Hume
Political Party Affiliation: LibDem
President Bush/American Policies: *vomits*
Prostitution: legalise, and control. Also also: strict price-ceilings.
Religion: My business, not yours.
Social Security: For
The UN: For
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Ban it!
War in Iraq: Against
War on Terror: a misnomer: The Clash of Cultures. Fight it, fight it hard, and fight to win!

Fishyguy

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Full Nation Name: The Fantastic Fishing Fairground of Fishyguy
General Location: Midwest, USA
General Political Affiliation: Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation: Athiest
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Another forum
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: I flipped through Syrup once, does that count?
Other Information: I like reading about philosophy, history, and current political events.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Legal, a hospital is cleaner and much safer than a back-alley
Affirmative Action: Against 100%
Arms Trade: Against selling weapons to governments abroad, but internal civilian sale is fine
Death Penalty: Legal but for rare use
Drugs: Legal, especially marijuana or others in small-doses
Economic System: Free-market economy, very low interference
Education: Free public education unless one is skipping/failing
Electoral College in USA Elections: Scrap it, we need True Democracy!
Environmentalism: For Conservationism
Euthanasia: Legal
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, all Creationist stories are religious in nature and have no place in public schools
FCC: Against, censorship is unjustified
Gay Marriage: Legal
Gun Control: Against, let people protect themselves
Immigration Policies: Open-door immigration, so they can pay taxes
Income Tax: Federal income tax should be restricted to national defense
Israel/Palestine: Both, a two-state solution is needed
Philosophy: Existentialism, Humanism, Individualism
Political Party Affiliation: Radical Centrist
President Bush/American Policies: Against Bush, others vary
Prostitution: Legal
Religion: The opiate of the masses
Social Security: Privatize and minimize
The UN: Good idea, needs work to increase effectiveness
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not for me, but you go ahead
War in Iraq: Great cause, terrible management
War on Terror: Long-term culture fight needing a new approach

Soviestan
Real Name:Stan Sovie
Age:University age
General Location:Northern Hemisphere
General Political Affiliation [if any]:Left of centre
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?:link on a friends profile
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: 0
Professional Goal:Teach, travel the world
How many hours a day do you watch TV?:no more than 4 or 5
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock generally
Other information:
Abortion: strongly pro-choice
Affirmative Action: strongly against
Arms Trade: For
Death Penalty: For in most cases
Drugs: most should be legalized and regulated
Economic System: social market or welfare capitalist
Education: Its good, people should get as much as they can
Electoral College in USA Elections: should be thrown out
Environmentalism: very much for
Euthanasia: very much for
Evolution or Creation?: EVOLUTION!
FCC: against, censorship is wrong. It should be done away with
Gay Marriage: strongly support
Gun Control: strongly opposed
Immigration Policies: Should be lessened in the US and Canada, should be tightened in Europe
Income Tax: Taxes should be low, but the rich should pay a higher %
Israel/Palestine: 100% strongly pro-Palestinian and pro-Palestine
Philosophy: take life as it comes
Political Party Affiliation: none
President Bush/American Policies: not great to say the least
Prostitution: should be legal
Religion: Is hurting society and should be abolished
Social Security: Is necessary
The UN: Is great
Veganism/Vegetarianism: fine by me
War in Iraq: was a mistake but they have a shot at a democracy
War on Terror: is better fought through good police work and security at home.

Sphinx the Great
Real Name: Beth
General Location: NE Ohio
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Replocrat
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: UU/atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend referral
Professional Goal: Computer Security
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2
What is your favorite genre of music: All types
Other information:
Abortion: Pro-choice - even though I would probably choose not to.
Affirmative Action: Reverse discrimination is still discrimination
Death Penalty: Against
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: Against
Immigration Policies: Undecided
Political Party Affiliation: I am registered as a democrat, but I am pretty much split along party lines.
President Bush/American Policies: Can't stand Bush, BUT I don't think he is stupid either.
Religion: Just because I don't believe that any god exists, doesn't mean that other people shouldn't have the right to believe themselves.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Mmmm. Steak. Actually, I (medically) require very high amounts of protein in my diet, so even though I believe that vegetarianism is a very healthy way to eat, I would not be able to do it myself.
War in Iraq: We should have never gone in the way we did, but now that we are there, we need to finish what we have started. You don't just remove a knife from a wound.

Jellybean Development


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Real Name: Tom
Age: 13
General Location: UK, West Riding of Yorkshire
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Fascist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: On the interweb
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Probably not
Professional Goal: --Pending--
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Half of one
What is your favorite genre of music: Trance, hip hop
Other information: RIP- Pig, a cacti of truth and honour; a friend of Bob (cacti friend) and myself, and a sign of hope and justice for the world. 2001--2005 God Bless.
Political Beliefs:
Abortion:Wrong
Affirmative Action: Against strongly
Arms Trade: Under strict control, for
Death Penalty:Yep
Drugs:Nup
Economic System:The economically efficeient one,duh-
Education: I had one too, in fact, I still am!
Electoral College in USA Elections: Ug?
Environmentalism: For, a bit.
Euthanasia:no
Evolution or Creation?: Pre-planned/designed evolution
FCC: Flipping crack cauldrons?
Gay Marriage: nooooo
Gun Control: yes
Immigration Policies:Very strong
Income Tax: smells of undecision
Israel/Palestine:Judgement day idea
Political Party Affiliation:none
President Bush/American Policies: ....
Prostitution: w/e
Religion: go ahead
The UN:For
Veganism/Vegetarianism: w/e
War in Iraq:Just sort it out you muppets
War on Terror:Easy- An army of super trained ninja warriors designed to kill terrorism threats.

I'd like to change my entry, seeing as the current one dates back to 2003.

Tactical Grace
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Real Name: You can call me Sy
Age: 23
General Location: Staffordshire / Manchester, UK
General Political Affiliation : Centrist technocracy
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Existential Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend's recommendation
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes, Jennifer Government
Professional Goal: Keep climbing the energy industry greasy pole
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: None
What is your favorite genre of music: Waaay too random
Other infomation: It is thanks to people like me that you have electricity.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: The option must always be there, with a minimum of restriction.
Affirmative Action: Against. I believe in merit.
Arms Trade: In favour, if it serves the national interest.
Death Penalty: Against, as no judicial system is perfect, and thus no judicial system can be trusted with an individual's life.
Drugs: Against, and in favour of tough sentencing.
Economic System: A technocracy. Essentially, I am broadly in favour of the EU's economic policies.
Education: Against interference with established and proven methods, as is happening too often these days.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Meh.
Environmentalism: Put it this way, I would like to see the energy industry, and all national infrastructure projects, exempt from planning regulations where local residents are consulted. I am against environmental destruction, but equally against people blocking national infrastructure on the grounds that it spoils the appearance of the landscape.
Euthanasia: In favour.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution all the way.
FCC: WTF?
Gay Marriage: No.
Gun Control: No private gun ownership. However, would like to see government-run shooting clubs, with weapons stored on premises.
Immigration Policies: As an extension of economic policy, yes. As an extension of humanitarian policy, no.
Income Tax: A good idea, sadly it has rarely been applied in an egalitarian fashion.
Israel/Palestine: The creation of Israel was a mistake. Should it deny Palestine the right to exist, its own right to exist should be withdrawn. The UN should not heisitate to remove what it has granted.
Philosophy: Existentialist
Political Party Affiliation: Liberal Democrat / Conservative (UK)
President Bush/American Policies: Counter-productive, even for the US. Bush is seriously undermining American energy security, and with it, national survival.
Prostitution: In favour, if properly regulated by the government and independent agencies.
Religion: Atheist/existentialist, rejecting the question itself as irrelevant.
Social Security: Desirable, though perhaps ultimately unsustainable.
The UN: The only collective conscience the world has remaining.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Communism. (Joke) Seriously though, I cannot see how it can be healthy.
War in Iraq: I would have preferred to see a deal made with the previous regime, relaxing sanctions in exchange for oil contracts.
War on Terror: A distraction in order to justify any future military adventures arising as a consequence of the West's energy policies.

I'd like to change my entry, seeing as the current one dates back to 2003.

Catching me as I'm updating. Good timing. ^_^

Catching me as I'm updating. Good timing. ^_^
Ooh...*nuzzles*

Let's see if the IRC servers are accessible...

Updating...

Maraque
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The Secular Empire of Maraque
Real Name: Stephen
Age: 18
General Location: New York, USA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Independent
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Off-Topic section of an automotive forum I belong to
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes
Professional Goal: To become a hotel manager
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: About three
What is your favorite genre of music: Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B
Other information: I'm a super minority.
Abortion: For
Affirmative Action: For
Arms Trade: Against
Death Penalty: For
Drugs: For
Economic System: Free market capitalism
Electoral College in USA Elections: Prefer popular vote
Environmentalism: The environment needs to stop being abused
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Both
FCC: Against
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: For
Immigration Policies: Strict immigration policies
Income Tax: For, but against the current system of taxation
Israel/Palestine: No opinion
Philosophy: The world is screwed
Political Party Affiliation: Independent
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is the worst President to ever be (illegally) elected into office
Prostitution: For
Religion: Religion has a lot of good, but also a lot of bad. It has no place in government
Social Security: For
The UN: For
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Nothing wrong with it.
War in Iraq: For the troops, against the war strongly
War on Terror: It can't be won, and is a waste of money and resources that could be used elsewhere in our own country

i'm confused.

Under the political beliefs section, I'd like to change the bit on social security:

Social Security: Probably won't be around in the U.S.A. by the time that I would be able to benefit from it.

i'm confused.
About what...? Read the first post if you're confuzzled.

About what...? Read the first post if you're confuzzled.

I did. I don't know how to do this thing.

Alrighty, thread is updated. Below are a list of the people removed as their nations no longer exist. :(

abu-dhabi_khristatata
adejaani
alomogordo
ancient_valyria
angalica
ar-crania
aregon
asiatis
bladawt
bonferoni
bryce_crusader_states
buechoria
cania_proxima
chinkopodia
clovers_and_luck
colerica
crazed_stuntmen
cremerica
de_kempen
deleuze
ficta
free_outer_eugenia
great_beer_and_food
grrraah
gymoor_ii_the_return
hydrogen-land
junosprite
juugz
kisarazu
korrithor
lafo
latady
legless_pirates
lewrockwellia
loashia
ma-tek
-magdha-
magnetic_island
monte_ozarka
new-lexington
newropa
nordwind
nosas
nuckpangea
oxwana
p3x1299
plainwell_nation
planners
powerhungry_chipmunks
quadaloompa
quelsa
quentintarantino
romanore
rysonia
san_texario
senkai
shahrayhan
sivartia
sneltrekker
soleia
somniverus
spooty
squared_circles
suicidal_librarians
swisstonia
tangled_up_in_blue
tasty_toast
the_belmore_family
the_green_plague
the_lagonia_states
the_splintinuum
the_stars_end
the_west_falklands
thonthang
tluiko
tonissia
tresville
undelia
updates
werteswandel
yuunli

I did. I don't know how to do this thing.
Alrighty... quote Tactical Grace's post, then trade out all his info for yours. If you don't have a picture and such, then delete the info.

That should get you the correct format if you don't understand the initial directions.

Alrighty... quote Tactical Grace's post, then trade out all his info for yours. If you don't have a picture and such, then delete the info.

That should get you the correct format if you don't understand the initial directions.

Thanks.

Haradwaich
Picture:
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IM Contacts: AIM: murderotica08

Player Profile: The Empire Of Haradwaich
Real Name: Josh
Age: 16
General Location: Kentucky, USA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Independent.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Myspace.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Rockstar or fire truck
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 4-10
What is your favorite genre of music: Punk, metal, screamo, etc

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I don't agree with it, but if we outlaw it, people will continue to do it anyways. I'd rather have them do it in a place where they won't cause any unnecessary harm.
Affirmative Action: Strongly against it.
Death Penalty: My morals want me to say against it, but it's very cost effective.
Drugs: For.
Education: I like them the way they are.
Electoral College in USA Elections: A horrible method of electing the President.
Euthanasia: Outlawing euthanasia is like outlawing suicide. You can't do it. If that person wants to die, let them.
Evolution or Creation?: I take the Deist point of view.
Gay Marriage: For.
Income Tax: A flat rate for everyone, regardless of money made.
Israel/Palestine: Israel being created was a mistake.
Political Party Affiliation: I refuse to identify myself with one political party.
Prostitution: In favor, it's their life, who are we to say they can't do it?
The UN: Good. Just so long as it respects nations soviergnty.(sp?)
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I'm not, but I respect those who are.
War on Terror:Is a load of shit.

Kinda Sensible people
Picture:
IM Contacts:
Player Profile:
The Anarchist Paradise of Kinda Sensible people
Real Name: James
Age: 16
General Location: Washington State
General Political Affiliation : Moderate Leftist/Radical Social Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Anarcho-Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: By accident
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: To write books on the evolution of democracy.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0
What is your favorite genre of music: Punk
Other information:
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Yes, until such a time as racial balance in Colleges is even.
Arms Trade: Regulated, but possible
Death Penalty: Never
Drugs: If people want to use them
Economic System: Regulated-Capitalism
Education: One of the three most important parts of government. Fund it more, make it better.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Outmoded and ill-thought out
Environmentalism: When rational and practical, yes.
Euthanasia: People can do what they like with their lives, as long as it harms no one else
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Censorship in any form is bad.
Gay Marriage: Yes
Gun Control: Yes, within reason
Immigration Policies: Make it cheaper, require thorough searches and background checks, and get rid of quotas.
Income Tax: Yes
Israel/Palestine: Neither, both have done wrong and both have tried to do right
Philosophy: Don’t really like any of the particular philosopher. Plato, without the elitism, is preferable to many.
Political Party Affiliation: Democrats
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is not a good leader for the US. American foreign policies need an overhaul
Prostitution: If carefully regulated to prevent abuse, yes.
Religion: A private issue for private citizens. Not the concern of a government. People may do what they like.
Social Security Yes:
The UN: When it actually does anything
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Good policy, economically, but I don’t like PETA and the sort at all.
War in Iraq: A war fought on false pretenses for all the wrong reasons.
War on Terror: As long as it is fought without violating civil rights, it’s a good thing.

i'm amazed as to how many people are happy to disclose their personal data and political beliefs on the internet... might as well wear a t-shirt with a bullseye.

Player Profile:

The Queendom of Darknovae
Real Name: Erin
Age: 14
General Location: Currituck Co., NC
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: My friend told me about it
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal: To be a writer, doctor, or teacher
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Not that many..
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Other information: I believe that fundamentalism is stupid.
Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Against the concept, but for the legalization. Necessary evil, I guess.
Affirmative Action: Pick based on ability, not race.
Arms Trade: meh
Death Penalty: I doesn't work out in every situation.
Drugs: Should be illegal, except for medical reasons.
Economic System: meh
Education: Should improve A LOT. Especially sex education.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Eliminate it. The American people should decide.
Environmentalism: I'm not a tree-hugger, but we should protect the environment.
Euthanasia: Should be legal, but only if the patient wants it.
Evolution or Creation?:Evolution. That's the way God did it.
FCC: F@#$ that @#$#ing piece of @#$@$. It is so @#$ing STUPID! THOSE @!#$@!ERS!!! !@#!#@!@#! @#@!# ##^#$ #%^!!!!! (LOL, not really swearing)
Gay Marriage: When the wedding?
Gun Control: Register all guns as soon as you buy them.
Immigration Policies: You can work here, as long as you have a passprot or something.
Income Tax: meh...
Israel/Palestine: They should grow up and do it peacefully, without killing each other.
Philosophy: Mine is, screw everything, do it if it doesn't hurt anyone else.
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian
President Bush/American Policies: F Bush, and the American policies could be better.
Prostitution: Two words: BURGER KING.
Religion: It's good, but fundamentalism is not.
Social Security: Screw it.
The UN: Screw it. It's just a useless litte international country club run by US, UK, China, Russia, France, and Germany.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Meh. Eat meat, eat veggies, whatever. Don't tell me to become a vegan though.
War in Iraq: Either way, the international community would hate us. We went in, they hate us. If we didn't go in and Iraq went downhill anyways, they'd hate us for not going in.
War on Terror: the war on terror should be idealogical, not literal.

Updated again, apparently I missed some people who's nations had actually died.

Alinania
Bastard_Squad II
Blaskkgyroed
Cedeks
Coranthia
Dracositon
Engelonde
Forteia
Grakona
Isolationist People
Israelities et Buddist
Jacobstalia
Jondalar Ayla
Judean Public People
LazyHippies
Liskeinland
Lotus Puppy
Melonious Ones
Neo Tyr
New Granada
Nosas
NotNamed
Nova Terra Australis
Nubcakeizstan
Orangians
Pencil 17
Petsburg
Petworthia
Planners
Playa Chk Is back
Preebs
Quinessence
Quintine
R-Earth-S
Rainbirdtopia
Santa Barbara
Sfera
Sheynat
Sirens of Titan
Spookistan and Jakalah
Sunstate
Taverham High
The Chocolate Goddess
The Former Princess
The Jesus Lizard
The Roxburry
The Silver Turtle
The Similized World
the tuna fishers
The United Empire
Tristram
Xenazwolia
Yourmammas
Zooke
Zrrylarg

I could do with a profile update myself.

Kahanistan
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IM Contacts:
AIM: FalseGodApophis

Player Profile:
Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan
Real Name: David G.
Age: 24
General Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina
General Political Affiliation : Left-leaning, very socially liberal.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Google.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No, not yet.
Professional Goal: Who knows?
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Not as much as I used to.
What is your favorite genre of music: Older rock.
Other information: 5'10" (178 cm), 160 lbs. (73 kg), what you see in the pic really.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Generally against except to save the life of the mother.
Affirmative Action: It's served its purpose.
Arms Trade: For.
Death Penalty: Against in general, but if there's irrefutable evidence and the guy isn't too amenable to rehab...
Drugs: Legalize them.
Economic System: Limited free market, corporations can't be trusted to put environmentalism or social welfare above profits.
Education: Should be free all the way to the Ph.D.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Scrap it. Gore won.
Environmentalism: Till we get space travel, this is the only planet we have, better not f*ck it up.
Euthanasia: For.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Tell them to shove it. They let football (gridiron) run over my Simpsons and Star Trek, and they throw a fit over a woman's 36C's being shown on TV, as if it doesn't happen all over the place in Europe. What is this, Saudi Arabia?
Gay Marriage: For.
Gun Control: Molon labe (http://en.wikipedia.org/Molon_labe), b*tches.
Immigration Policies: Let 'em in.
Income Tax: High on the rich, low on the middle class, none on the poor.
Israel/Palestine: I'm generally pro-Arab, but I think Israel has a right to exist. The Arabs are starting to seem a little impatient. Dudes, Israel's been there for 60 years, a few more months to work out a peace settlement is nothing.
Philosophy: "Tonight we eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." - The only good thing to come from Paul.
Political Party Affiliation: Independent / No Party Affiliation
President Bush/American Policies: He wasn't even elected, throw him out on his rear.
Prostitution: Legalize it.
Religion: Fine, but religious lobbies should be banned. Let people believe what they like.
Social Security: Needs fixing, I think the retirement age should be bumped up to 70 - 75.
The UN: Strip the US and Russia of their vetoes. That way something gets passed to make peace in Israel and Iran doesn't get to have nukes. (It's not as if the UK, France, or China ever use their vetoes.) Better strip them too, we have to do something about Tibet.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Have been a vegetarian for six years (since July 2000.)
War in Iraq: Saddam needs removing and trial as a war criminal, but Bush should have been honest about the WMD's.
War on Terror: We have a problem with terrorism because the US is so friendly to Israel. Come on, it's not like the Israelis NEED our aid anymore. Plus, I'm not letting someone strip search me, or tap my emails, just because George Warmonger Bush says so.

Gasponia
Picture: http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3305/hair0018yd.jpg
IM Contacts:
AIM: gasponia
YIM: gaspoboy
MSN: gasponia@gmail.com
ICQ: 272448234
GoogleTalk: gasponia@gmail.com
Email: gasponia@gmail.com
Player Profile:
The Pacifican Hordes of Gasponia
Real Name: John, but everyone calls me Gaspo
Age: 17
General Location: South Carolina, USA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: moderate
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: undecided
Where Did You Find NationStates?: No clue.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes, all. <3
Professional Goal: Be comfortable and enjoy my work
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: >1
What is your favorite genre of music: all except rap
Other information: I'm on IRC a lot, though not in the official NS channels. Dunno what else to put here, so I won't put anything.

Underdownia

Player Profile:

The Irritatingly Perfect Utopia of Underdownia
Real Name: Lewis Underdown
Age: 18
General Location: England (South East)
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian Socialist-Feminist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic, tending towards pagan cultishness
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friends at school told me about it
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Job security, happyness
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2 or 3
What is your favorite genre of music: Emo, Indie or Metal
Other information: Dyspraxic

Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Only in very special cases
Affirmative Action: For
Arms Trade: For (if with nice countries:p )
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Legalise
Economic System: Broadly speaking, Keynesian
Education: Strong central control, focus on encouraging tolerance
Electoral College in USA Elections: N/A
Environmentalism: A jolly good idea
Euthanasia: For, with strict controls
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: :confused:
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: For (registration, only licensed to use to protect home)
Immigration Policies: Generous Quota, deportation of illegals
Income Tax: None on poor, low-moderate for rest but should be societal pressure for wealthy to use money to help less fortunate
Israel/Palestine: Pro-Arab, but concede that two-state solution best
Philosophy: Life sucks, but is better than the alternative (emo-pragmatism :p)
Political Party Affiliation: (UK) Liberal Democrats
President Bush/American Policies: GWB is a tool :D
Prostitution: Legalise
Religion: Broadly a positive force, but nowt to do with the state
Social Security: Positive action by the government to create work, just giving out "handouts" is pointless- create a dependency culture
The UN: For, but reform needed to make more efficient
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Good, if i didnt have weird taste buds id go down that line:rolleyes:
War in Iraq: Honourable intentions, tragi-comically badly organised
War on Terror: You can't fight a noun!

Si Takena
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Player Profile:
The Republic of Si Takena
Real Name: Joshua M. Boniface
Age: 18
General location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
General political affiliation(s): Libertarian
General Religion affiliation(s): Atheist
General cultural affiliation(s): Canadian, French
Where did you find nation states?: Friends
Have you read any of Max Barry's books?: No :(
Professional Status: Student
Professional Goal: Musician
How many hours a day do you watch tv?: 1-2
What is your favorite genre of music: Progressive Rock
Other Info: OCPD (Obsessive Compusive Personality Disorder)

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Against, it's simply reverse racism
Arms Trade: For
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Complete legalization
Economic System: Absolute free-market Capitalism
Education: High priority
Electoral College in USA Elections: Idiocy
Environmentalism: Lunacy most of the time
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Idiocy
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: Against
Immigration Policies: You must do it legally, then perfectly fine
Income Tax: No higher than 5%, against all other tax
Israel/Palestine: Israel, because Palestine has been offered peace numerous times and has refused every time. Therefore, they no longer have a say.
Philosophy: Life
Political Party Affiliation: Green Party of Canada (as long as they remain eco-capitalist), otherwise the Conservative Party of Canada
President Bush/American Policies: Domestically, he's decent, but his foreign policy reeks of neo-imperialism
Prostitution: For
(Organized) Religion: More harm than good, therefore Against
Social Security: Against
The UN: Against, it does nothing but coerce it's member nations to fit it's socialist mentality
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Personal choice
War in Iraq: Against
War on Terror: Against

Player Profile: The Supreme Galactic Empire

PHP Code:
The Empire of The Supreme Galaxy
Real Name: Mykal
Age: DOB 10/31/1973
General Location: Western Pennsylvania
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Social Moderate/Fiscal Conservative Republican
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: My brother
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not a one
Professional Goal: To no longer be a professional
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0-2, I work 2 jobs
What is your favorite genre of music: 90's alternative, 80's synth pop
Other information:


Political Beliefs:

PHP Code:
Abortion: Should be mandatory in some cases, fathers should also have the right to either request procedure be done or to have their rights as a parent and the female's right to collect child support waived
Affirmative Action: No longer necessary
Arms Trade: Should be internationally regulated
Death Penalty: Not used nearly enough, should be televised
Drugs: all but alcohol should be either permanently banned or regulated and highly taxed
Economic System: Favor big business, trickle down approach
Education: Should be reserved to those who can and wish to use it after the ninth grade. End puppy mill secondary educations as well.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Needs to be scrapped so that only those who have performed service either civil or military should have the right to vote.
Environmentalism: Polluters should be punished more severely, but saving every species is ludicrous
Euthanasia: Absolutely
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution but unable to resolve what happened first
FCC: won't let me be, won't let me be me on MTV
Gay Marriage: for with the caveat that I feel all marriages should be abolished
Gun Control: absolutely, should be banned entirely
Immigration Policies: Other than my curmudgeonly self who would want to come to my country anyway??? Should be regulated, but not utterly bureaucratic
Income Tax: Abolished or revised to place more emphasis on top earners
Israel/Palestine: Resettle them both, send them each to their own corner just like they do in boxing
Philosophy: a convoluted mess of ideas
Political Party Affiliation: More Republican than anything especially because of fiscal policies
President Bush/American Policies: Was better as governor and better before he jumped to the religious right
Prostitution: Should be legalized and regulated, Nevada's got the right idea
Religion: Should be banned... but at the very least non-profit (tax-exempt) status should be terminated
Social Security: Needs privatized. Let Darwinism take its course.
The UN: Outdated and too bureaucratic
Veganism/Vegetarianism: If it hasn't been done I'm starting PETP (People for the Ethical Treatment of Plants) Haven't you heard the Asparagus cry??? Seriously, I don't mind vegans/vegetarians but don't try to push it on me, I rather happen to like veal very much.
War in Iraq: Not prosecuted to the fullest extent that it should be... carpet bomb the hell out of that place
War on Terror: Again... need to be prosecuting it more fully. Instead of Iraq, we should be taking out the Saudi, Sudanese, Somali, and Korean extremists. Repeal Eisenhower's moratorium on assassinations as well. Go more covert ops.

Changing my NS Player Info---

Kjralon
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IM Contacts:

AIM: sub lunary crash
MSN: sublunarycrash@hotmail.com

Player Profile:

The Upperworlds of Kjralon
Real Name: Val Illuminati.
Age: 18.
General Location: NJ.
General Political Affiliation : Libertarian to a point.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Born-again Christian.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Through a friend.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes.
Professional Goal: Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Not even one.
What is your favorite genre of music: Everything. Industrial, ska, classical, electronica, psychobilly, punk, hiphop, alternative... everything. Srsly.
Other information:

[i]Political Beliefs:

Lexington SC









IM Contacts:

PHP Code:
AIM:ltownsooner89

Email:ltownsooner@hotmail.com


Player Profile:

PHP Code:
The United States of Lexington SC
Real Name: Drew
Age: 14
General Location: South Carolina
General Political Affiliation : Republican/Constitution
General Religious Affiliation : Protestant (Presbyterian)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I googled it
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No but i want to read Jennifer Govt
Professional Goal: Basketball Coach
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2 or 3
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Other information: GO OU


Political Beliefs:

PHP Code:
Abortion: Only in cases of rape and if the mother's life is in danger
Affirmative Action: Hmmm i guess
Arms Trade: Not to any country known to harbor terrorists
Death Penalty: Yes
Drugs: Should be illegal, only used when prescribed by doctor (medical marijuana)
Economic System: Needs to rely on the farmers
Education: No more private schools, no scholl choice
Electoral College in USA Elections: No
Environmentalism: We need alternatives to fossil fuels even if it costs the automotive industry billions.
Euthanasia: If the person in question is in an unrecoverable vegetative states
Evolution or Creation?: Creation
FCC: A good thing
Gay Marriage: Shoud be outlawed outright
Gun Control: Needs to be tighter, must be 18 to buy any kind of weapon, not 16
Immigration Policies: Need tighter borders
Income Tax: Done away with, need a flat sales tax.
Israel/Palestine: Its Isreal's land of 1000 years ago.
Philosophy:Blaaa
Political Party Affiliation: Republican/Constitution
President Bush/American Policies: Go Bush, Rudy G. in '08
Prostitution: Illegal
Religion: You need it!!!
Social Security: Needs more funding
The UN: Is a necessary evil
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Why would you do that?
War in Iraq: Missed by one letter, Iran or North Korea
War on Terror: Good thing

Updated. :)

Emperor Matthuis

Player Profile:

The Holy Aristocratic Empire of Emperor Matthuis
Real Name: Matt
Age: N/A
General location: Surrey, Great Britain.
General political affiliation(s): Conservative capitalist.
General Religion affiliation(s): Methodist.
General cultural affiliation(s): English, Welsh, British
Where did you find nation states?: Family member.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books?: Nope.
Professional Status: Student.
Professional Goal: Stockbroker.
How many hours a day do you watch tv?: 1-2
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock, RnB,

Other Info:
Political Beliefs: Right-Wing Conservative Capitalist.
Abortion: Pro-choice.
Affirmative Action: Completely against.
Arms Trade: For.
Death Penalty: For.
Drugs: Against. Higher sentences for all involved.
Economic System: Capitalist.
Education: Higher funding and less political correctness and government interference.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Stupid system.
Environmentalism: I believe in protection of green land, forests and historic buildings but apart from that.
Euthanasia: For.
Evolution or Creation?: Unsure.
FCC: Not American.
Gay Marriage: Against.
Gun Control: For, everyone should have the right to protect themselves and their family.
Immigration Policies: All illegal immigrants should be deported but legal economic immigrants should be accepted?
Income Tax: For.
Israel/Palestine: Israel should allow Palestine to exist as a state.
Philosophy: Unsure.
Political Party Affiliation: Conservative Party.
President Bush/American Policies: I trust his intentions.
Prostitution: For
Religion: For.
Social Security: For.
The UN: For.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: No objection.
War in Iraq: For.
War on Terror: For.

It's long past time I updated this:

Big Jim P
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IM Contacts:YIM jim_p67_kns
Email: jim.kns@gmail.com
Player Profile:
The Unholy Empire of Big Jim P
Real Name:Jim
Age: 38
General Location: Upstate NY
General Political Affiliation : Independent free-thinker
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Church of Satan
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend at work told me about it.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet.
Professional Goal: None really.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: None.
What is your favorite genre of music: Metal, but I like most kinds.
Other information: Been here since 2003, and it doesn't look like I'll ever leave. I married Roan Claddagh June 25th 2005.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Nuetral.
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: For
Death Penalty: For
Drugs: Legalize whatever poison you want.
Economic System: Capitalist.
Education: Don't care.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Don't care.
Environmentalism: Don't care.
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Don't care.
Gay Marriage: Don't care.
Gun Control:Against
Immigration Policies: Shoot the Illegals.
Income Tax: Against
Israel/Palestine: Don't care.
Philosophy: Don't care.
Political Party Affiliation: None
President Bush/American Policies: For
Prostitution:For
Religion: Satanism
Social Security: Don't care.
The UN: Don't care.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Poor hunters
War in Iraq: Bomb em some more.
War on Terror: See above.

Mikesburg
Picture:
IM Contacts:

Player Profile: The Democratic Republic of Mikesburg
Real Name: Mike
Age: 31
General Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
General Political Affiliation [if any]: democratic capitalist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Civfanatics forum
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Management.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1, if at all...
What is your favorite genre of music: Hard Rock/Alternative

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Don't personally agree with it, won't stop anyone else
Affirmative Action: For it, depending on method of implementation
Death Penalty: For it, in cases of mass murder, etc.
Drugs: Liberalize 'soft' drugs, and toughen laws on 'hard' drugs
Education: Should reflect civic values, as well as gear students towards entering the workplace. Post-secondary education should not be 'free', but funding, in the form of loans, should be made universally available.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Antiquated electoral mechanic.
Euthanasia: The medical profession is generally against it. They're the experts...
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: For it... Really, what's the big deal?
Income Tax: Generally in favour of a flat tax
Israel/Palestine: Israel has the right to exist... time to move on.
Political Party Affiliation: I like to keep my options open.
Prostitution: For it, on the prostitute's terms.
The UN: Better than nothing.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: To each their own. I love meat.
War on Terror: Although a pretext for other ends, Terrorism itself needs to be dealt with somehow.
Canadian Political Views: Heavily support the idea of electoral reform in Canada. Get rid of the 'first past the post system', institute a Parliament based on proportional representation, and an elected senate to represent regional disparity. Hand 'cultural' powers completely to the provinces. Make a confederation that works for all the provinces. Do not support any particular party based on ideology alone; despise our '1.5 party system'. Canada needs options.

Dryk's Legacy
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The People's Republic of Dryks Legacy
Age: 15
General Location: Adelaide, Australia
General Religious Affiliation : Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Heard about the forum. Visited it, joined, haven't slept in days
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Geologist or Geophysist
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Too many/not enough
What is your favorite genre of music: Pretty much everything except rap, hip-hop etc.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Go for it.
Death Penalty: If someone has done something that bad, let them rot in prison for eternity instead.
Drugs: I have no problem with people killing themselves, but drugs can cause the death of innocents. Try to get rid of them, and keep trying when you fail.
Economic System: The government needs to retain control of certain services instead of selling them off eg. Water, Telecommunications
Environmentalism: It's good to try and protect the planet, but some people take it WAY too far
Euthanasia: If someone wants to die because they are terminally ill and in constant pain, let them go peacefully.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution all the way. I'll believe Creation when I see it.
Gay Marriage: I don't see anything wrong with it.
Prostitution: I don't like it and would never be on either side of it. But I can live with it.
Religion: I believe that there is no God(s). Although some of the Egyptian, Roman, Greek & Norse are cool.
The UN: The UN has no real power.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Almost half my teeth are for eating meat, I use them. The animals that are being eaten are grown for that purpose anyway so my eating them eventually allows them to have a life in the first place. Besides the animal you are eating is going to stay dead whether you eat it or not, it's better to give a purpose than leave it to rot. But again as long as they don't try to push their views on me too much I'm fine with it.
War in Iraq: The world shouldn't be there, but now that we're there, we should fix all the problems that we've caused before we leave.
War on Terror: It cannot be won. You can't destroy an idea, even if you destroy all the people with that idea someone that idea will still return eventually.

Howdy Eras! :fluffle:

Here's an update with a pre-emptive strike on my changing age and a couple other overdue revisions.

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The Tire-Burning Torque Empire of HotRodia
Real Name: Sam
Age:22
General Location: Milky Way Galaxy
General Political Affiliation: none
General Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Where did you find NationStates? a friend at my university
Have you read any of Max Barry's books? Just JG (and it was great!), but I plan to read the other two shortly.
Professional Goal: I'm an English Ed. major, does that give you a clue?
How many hours a day do you watch TV: zero
What is your favorite genre of music: I like almost all of them.
Other Info: I like long walks on the beach. Seriously.

GINNORIA

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Player Profile:
Age: 18
General Location: Oregon, USA
General Political Affiliation : The LAN Party
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: From a friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes
Professional Goal: Get a girlfriend
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: On average, less than one. Usually zero
What is your favorite genre of music: I hate to genrelize

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I'm ok with the current US system
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: To whom?
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Trippy, dude ...
Economic System: Capitalist!
Education: Just high school so far. Or did you mean someone else's?
Electoral College in USA Elections: Meh
Environmentalism: It's a good thing, I suppose
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, duh
FCC: Never heard of it
Gay Marriage: I don't think I'll get one myself. But don't let me stop you
Gun Control: To a limited extent
Immigration Policies: Open border, more or less. Make the immigrants pay taxes, of course, but let them in
Income Tax: A necessary evil, I suppose
Israel/Palestine: Israel has a right to exist and defend itself.
Philosophy: Huh?
Political Party Affiliation: None. Libertarian would come closest
President Bush/American Policies: Infallible. George Bush is an instrument of God. He speaks with great eloquence and wisdom that can only be divine
Prostitution: I'm not that desperate yet. Jeez
Religion: Separation of Church and State FTW
Social Security: I hope I'll get some
The UN: Can't do jack
Veganism/Vegetarianism: No thanks
War in Iraq: A mistake
War on Terror: Needs to be fought, I guess

Free Mercantile States

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The Technolibertarian Federation of Free Mercantile States
Real Name: Jake
Age: Late teens
General Location: Southeast US
General Political Affiliation : Minarchist libertarian currently, considering anarchocapitalism as possible superior alternative.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None (atheist).
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Randomly, during one of many nights of bored websurfing.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope.
Professional Goal: Go to Stanford or MIT for grad school, get a dual Ma in computer science and chemical engineering or organic chemistry, go into the biotech, nanotech, and AI fields. Make a helluva lot of money.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: An hour or so.
What is your favorite genre of music: Hmm. Either classical (mainly Romantic period) or classic rock.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Generally pro-choice, but open to gradually scaling restrictions starting in the mid to late second trimester.
Affirmative Action: Against. What was the civil rights movement fighting for if not a colorblind, meritocratic society?
Arms Trade: It would depend upon whom was trading with whom.
Death Penalty: Against. An irreparable penalty presupposes an infallible state apparatus, which does not exist.
Drugs: Legalize most of them, and cease this absurd waste of time and funds called the war on drugs. Victimless crimes are no crimes at all.
Economic System: Capitalism, baby!
Education: A flexible, variable, free-market-style system funded by the government primarily and private investors secondarily with the explicit structure and expectation of being an investment by citizens of the social contract in the performance potential of the rising workforce and voting population.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Abolish it. It makes absolutely zero sense in modern context.
Environmentalism: For it, within rational limits. Companies impose costs on other users of the commons via unsafe or environmentally deleterious ejection of pollution and other wastes. They, and thus the consumers of their goods, must therefore pay these costs.
Euthanasia: For it. It all comes back to the individual's right to self-determination and -ownership.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, of course.
FCC: Who, the Fascist Censorship Committee?
Gay Marriage: Strongly in the affirmative, both on the general logical stance of the Libertarian Golden Rule, that the state has no business interfering with actions by the citizens that do not involuntarily violate the rights of others, and from the personal point of view of being gay.
Gun Control: A moderate stance. I support gun licensing, registration, tracking, etc., and bans on civilians ownership of heavy arms, (unlimited right to bear arms theoretically includes thermonuclear devices) but I also strongly support the right of citizens to bear personal firearms. After all, a gun control law is just that - a law. If the people we wish to keep guns from are lawbreakers, then what makes us think they will obey these laws? In the end, we only deprive the law-abiders of protection.
Immigration Policies: Strengthen the border's security, institute some variant of a guest worker program, further open legal emigration routes, and pursue a mixed plan of integration, deportation, and multistep pseudoamnesty for aliens already resident.
Income Tax: To some degree, a necessary evil. It is acceptable if it is entirely voluntary, but this requires that the state reduce itself back to a minarchist, participatory social contract, not an arbitrary statist bureaucracy backed by deep pockets, a political propoganda machine, and the armed forces.
Israel/Palestine: Israel should never have been there in the first place, the Palestinians should never have resorted to terrorism, and the surrounding Arab nations should have kept their noses out of other people's business. In the current situation, all that's left is to act as an independent, neutral third-party arbitrator who treats both sides equally, and broker a peace treaty that provides for both Israeli and Palestinian states and an end to military action and terrorism on both sides.
Philosophy: Libertarian transhumanist. Extropy, the singularity, uploading, posthumanity's transcendent future - the whole thing.
Political Party Affiliation: Little to none. Loose affiliation with Libertarian Party. Between the two mainstream parties, I'd favor the Democrats, because the GOP is developing into a protofascist organization.
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a retarded chimp who should have stuck to smoking crack and executing inmates.
Prostitution: The consumers are pathetic and the vendors have no self-respect, but it is neither my problem nor the state's.
Religion: I'm an absolute atheist, but I don't support forcing it on anyone. Religious freedom in society and secularism in government.
Social Security: Peg the benefits age to the life expectancy, rounded up. Stop raiding the fund for cash to pay for pork projects - wait, too late for that. You know what? Just scrap the damn thing altogether. Gradually, of course, to wean the system off of it. It was designed for the Depression and should have faded with it.
The UN: Good idea originally, bad implementation contemporarily. They're corrupt, slow, inefficient, ineffective, and basically worthless. We (the US) should tell them we'll withdraw in exactly 3 years to the day, along with our money and troops, unless we see serious reform fast. They'll do it from survival imperative.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Hells no. I like my meat, thanks.
War in Iraq: Stupid and unjustified from the start, but it's too late to withdraw now.
War on Terror: It's got to be fought, I suppose. There are things about it that scare me, though - echoes of 1984. The never-ending superwars that serve as excuses for the systems of control executed by the fascist governments? What else to call a war that by the very act of being fought further incites the sentiment that gives rise to new waves of the enemy, and is thus unlimitedly self-extending, and which is being used to justify continuous slides into totalitarianism?

Sheni
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Real Name: Not telling over the internet
Age: 13
General Location: Chicago, IL.
General Political Affiliation : Democrat
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: I'll simplify it into Agnosticism for this.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Random net surfing.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No, sorry.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: About 1. This doesn't include the time I'm on here, though.
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock.
Other information: Sum total of my politics is:
If it harms people more then it helps people, then it should be illegal.
Everything else should be legal.

[i]Political Beliefs:

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Abortion: Pro-choice
Death Penalty: Nay.
Drugs: Legalize
Economic System: Anything's fine, really
Electoral College in USA Elections: Should break it down a bit further.
Environmentalism: Yep.
Euthanasia: Yep.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution is teh pwnzorz!1
FCC: Is stupid.
Gay Marriage: Definitally yes. (Only political issue where the opponents have no support for their position at all, in my view)
Gun Control: Grudgingly for 2nd amendment.
Immigration Policies: Let 'em all in.
Israel/Palestine: Israel, usually.
Philosophy: See above in "Other information". Also, random is good.
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat. (Didn't we already go over this?)
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is bad. Dunno what else you expect me to say here.
Prostitution: Legalize
Religion: I'll call this seperation of church and state, and so most definitally for.
The UN: The problem with the UN is that it's so ignorable. So, the UN needs an army.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I am neither. Don't really care about this that much.
War in Iraq: Pull out NOW! We're becoming rather evil on this one.
War on Terror: The "War on terror" is a political slogan. Not a very good one, at that.

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Jocabia
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Player Profile:
Political Beliefs:Varied. I believe strongly in individual rights. I believe in harsh punishment for committed crimes and not before. I believe most politicians suck. Mostly I believe politics sucks.
Real Name:Eric
Age: 31
General Location: Champaign, IL
General Political Affiliation [if any]: None
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: All of them
Professional Goal: Always earn my keep while doing something that helps people.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Couple
Whis your favorite genre of music: All of them.
Other information: I've been bitten on the throat by a parrot.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-choice, not pro-abortion.
Affirmative Action: When properly applied.
Arms Trade: Meh
Death Penalty: Not until we have a better success rate on convictions and it's even remotely evenly applied.
Drugs: Pro-choice
Economic System: Mostly free-trade
Education: Vouchers
Electoral College in USA Elections: Of course
Environmentalism: What do you want to know?
Euthanasia: Pro-choice.
Evolution or Creation?: Duh. Evolution.
FCC: Meh.
Gay Marriage: Pro-choice.
Gun Control: Within reason
Immigration Policies: Easier to get in legally and more harsh on people who come illegally (once the first one is achieved).
Income Tax: Pro-choice. Just kidding. Necessary evil.
Israel/Palestine: Both wrong.
Philosophy: Absolutely.
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: Hmmm... pro-choice?
Prostitution: Pro-choice
Religion: Pro-choice
Social Security: A dying scam.
The UN: A dying scam.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Puh.
War in Iraq: Poorly executed.
War on Terror: Poorly executed.

The Esteemed Presidency of Demanci
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Real Name: Christopher Mattox
Age: 15
General Location: Virginia
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Conservative
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Gnostic Christianity
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Wikipedia
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no, but I want to read Jennifer Gov't
Professional Goal: World Leader and Peacemaker
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1
What is your favorite genre of music: Soft Music, Soothing
Other information: Born in 1991, I am 15 years old. I am a avid philosopher and historian. I have a intrest in politics, and feel I have a calling to bring the world together in peace. I can play the guitar, and I study the languages of; Arabic, Hebrew, and Italian. Though I am not profficent in those languages yet.

-Political Beliefs-
Abortion: Agenst it
Affirmative Action: No. Everyone must compete, no matter what their race etc. is.
Arms Trade: Should be outlawed, and enforced heavily.
Death Penalty: For. Should be eye for an eye and ear for a ear.
Drugs: Outlawed and enforced.
Economic System: One big economy for the world, along with a one currency.
Education: Free for all, up untill collage.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Yes, as it would be hard to count a trillion votes.
Environmentalism: We should co exist with it, yet get what we need without harming it.
Euthanasia: Agenst.
Evolution or Creation?: Don't worry about it. THat was 100000000 years ago, who gives a rats ass.
FCC: Needs quality goods for all.
Gay Marriage: Heterosexual only.
Gun Control: Can buy, but stricly enforced laws.
Immigration Policies: Must learn fluent english. (If in U.S.A) And learn basic U.S history, values, and Ideals
Income Tax: Need it.
Israel/Palestine: Israel
Philosophy: Yes. Theistic Philosophy
Political Party Affiliation: Third Party
President Bush/American Policies: Doing an ok job, but could be better.
Prostitution: Illegal.
Religion: Youll see...
Social Security: Hmmmmmm... Maybe a identification card for everybody.
The UN:
Veganism/Vegetarianism: W/E
War in Iraq: Don't Care
War on Terror: Were is Osama?

Could you possibly add this to my pictures? Thanks a lot. It's somehwta mor recent than the others.

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Strathcarlie
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Email: clint.hotvedt@gmail.com

The Commonwealth of Strathcarlie
Real Name: Clint
Age: 24
General Location: 51.85N 5.9E (NW Europe)
General Political Affiliation: Libertarian Socialist
General Religious Affiliation: Eclectic Pagan
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Thru some obscure website. (think it was myspace or so)
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet, seems a good author though
Professional Goal: Well, we'll see that after 4 years of Geography, with a minor in Climatology, and a 2 year mastercourse in Environmental Geography.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0.2-0.3
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock, Punk, Metal, Folk, Goth
Other information: Ask me

Political Beliefs

Abortion: Elective on first trimester, second or third trimester only in life-threatening situations or extreme fetal defects
Affirmative Action: Should not be necessary if higher education would be 10% of what it costs now and potential students get admitted because of their grades, instead of their folks' paycheck and sporting ability.
Arms Trade: Only with nations that have no human rights issues.
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Sane adults should be allowed to use whatever they f***ing please.
Economic System: Low taxes, small gov't. Entire budget goes to Conservation, Education, Social Welfare and Justice.
Education: Should be heavily subsidized, and free for 75%+ students (B+ and higher avg)
Electoral College in USA Elections:Bullshit, popular vote should be the only thing that counts.
Environmentalism: All for it.
Euthanasia: Against, instead there should be no ban on assisted suicide. (I believe it's someone's own business if they want to take their own life, but with legalized Euthanasia there might be a possibility the family or their physician makes that choice for them. Which is something i heavily oppose)
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, although i don't cancel out a driving factor in this evolution.
FCC: I should be able to say fuck on TV as much as i damn well please.
Gay Marriage: Don't see the difference that and any other marriage.
Gun Control: Against, except when done by local authorities
Immigration Policies: Against any immigration policies. Everybody should be able to legally work wherever they want. Just raise minimum wage, and enforce it.
Income Tax: 15% for the poor and 33% for the rich should cover everything.
Israel/Palestine: Israel is behaving like a fucking rogue state and should be treated like one.
Political Party Affiliation: None. (Although i'd support the Kucinich Democrats)
President Bush/American Policies: Right. don't get me started on this asshole.
Prostitution: Why on earth should that be something for the state to decide if it's illegal or not?
Religion: Everybody's own choice, the state should stay out of it however. (unless you see stuff happening like with the FLDS in Colorado City, AZ)
Social Security: A good thing.
The UN: should be more decisive.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I love my meat, although i do oppose the way animals are treaed in name of profiteering.
War in Iraq: A bloody mistake.
War on Terror: Right, getting the Taliban out was a good thing, but the likes of the PATRIOT act 1&2 are completely unjustified and completely over the fucking top.

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Taredas

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The Legacy of Taredas
Real Name: Chris
Age: 17
General Location: Northeast Texas
General Political Affiliation : Libertarian Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Nontheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Game publisher's forum
Have you read any of Max Barry's books?: Not at this time
Professional Goal: Scientist (evolutionary/conservation biology and physics are interesting)
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0-4
What is your favorite genre of music?: I refuse to be limited by genres.
Other information: Also known as Tarhalindur, depending on your reality - er,forum.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-choice, restrict only after first trimester (and maybe not even then)
Affirmative Action: Neutral
Arms Trade: Legalize, regulate just like other businesses
Death Penalty: Barely acceptable - I'd rather use a reversible process that keeps the convicted felon in "stasis" (think long-term sedation)
Drugs: Legalize, regulate just like other businesses - it removes a black market revenue source and increases personal freedom
Economic System: Capitalism w/ some regulations (especially anti-trust laws)
Education: Free, compulsory until the age of majority, with widely available postsecondary education. I'd also like to see far more attention paid to gifted education - up to and including special schools for the best students - and academic competitions.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Needs to be replaced, preferably with a Single Transferable Vote system.
Environmentalism: For the environment, against eco-terrorism.
Euthanasia: Should definitely be allowed for terminally ill people.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution definitely happened; creation is possible, provided that the creating deity or deities used evolution as His/Her/Its/Their mean of creation.
FCC: Needs to focus more on breaking up media conglomerates and less on regulating public morality.
Gay Marriage: I'd like to strip "marriage" of its legal status and give it to religious organizations, while giving "civil unions" the legal status currently afforded to marriage (as civil unions can be applied to both heterosexual and homosexual pairing without general outrage). Two birds, one stone!
Gun Control: For gun registration, somewhat against gun control (though I'd like gun locks to be handed out free with all guns sold).
Immigration Policies: Make it easier to obtain legal immigrant status.
Income Tax: Necessary evil
Israel/Palestine: Only going to stop when the entire Middle East is turned into green glass, and maybe not even then. Where's the popcorn?
Philosophy: Uphold the rights of the individual over the rights of big organizations (be it Big Government, Big Business, organized religion, or something else), unless doing so would put the rights of others in jeopardy. Maintain limited welfare programs as a social safety net. Support meritocratic selection procedures for non-elective positions (scientific oversight, judicial system).
Political Party Affiliation: Democratic-leaning Independent
President Bush/American Policies: Against the Bush Administration, against current American policy
Prostitution: Legalize, regulate just like other businesses
Religion: I don't have a problem with other people being religious. I don't have a problem with public expressions of religion. Just don't stuff your religion down my throat!
Social Security: Not perfect, but better than current alternatives.
The UN: Currently about as effective as the League of Nations was, largely due to Security Council vetoes. Make of that what you will.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Eat as you will... just don't stuff your dietary ideas down my throat!
War in Iraq: Probably misguided, definitely unwinnable under the current circumstances.
War on Terror: How exactly do you declare war on a tactic? Call it the War Against Those who use Terrorist Tactics, and then we'll be talking.

Wolf Huggers
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The Protectorate of Wolf Huggers
Real Name: Nick
Age: Born in '83
General Location: New England, USA
General Political Affiliation : None
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Asatru
Where Did You Find NationStates?: &TOTSE
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Working outside of the USA
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Varies
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Other information: Go Gators!!

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Only when necessary (rape/dangerous to the mother)
Affirmative Action: Against.
Arms Trade: State-controlled.
Death Penalty: Necessary for certain criminals.
Drugs: Legalize, but heavily tax.
Economic System: Social Market.
Education: Publicly funded through University
Electoral College in USA Elections: Outdated and Unnecessary.
Environmentalism: Important, but taken too far.
Euthanasia: Yes, some cases are necessary.
Evolution or Creation?: Apples or Oranges? They can co-exist. I don't believe in Biblical Creation, however.
FCC: Against.
Gay Marriage: Indifferent.
Gun Control: Only for automatic weapons and beyond.
Immigration Policies: Only allow well-educated, in-demand professionals following a strict test of historical, political, and economical knowledge.
Income Tax: Necessary.
Israel/Palestine: Both are in the wrong, however Israel was injected into the region by Westerners. I side with Palestine for land rights as Israel has no real claim.
Philosophy: Cartesianism.
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: Bad president, poor policies. America should be an isolationist country.
Prostitution: Legalized and regulated, like any other business.
Religion: Freedom of religion, however, prosthelytizing should be outlawed.
Social Security: Necessary.
The UN: Good idea, poor execution. The UN is impotent.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I like meat.
War in Iraq: Horrible idea.
War on Terror: Chasing ghosts.

The Democratic Republic of Golgothastan
Real Name: --
Age: --
General Location: UK
General Political Affiliation : Liberal libertarian centrist. Should really fuck it all and run away to an anarchist commune.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Given link.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes.
Professional Goal: Don't care. I currently work in a chemistry department.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Varies. Usually only for films, now that ER and West Wing aren't on.
What is your favorite genre of music: Jazz.
Other information: I'm more boring than you'd think.

Abortion: For now at least, 100% pro-choice. Unsure whether it should be on the NHS. More should be done to improve sex education and access to contraception, though.
Affirmative Action: Don't really care. Mildly against.
Arms Trade: Depends who you're selling to. I'd prefer the UK to commit not to sell to places where they'll be used for abusive purposes, and I'd prefer a slowdown in the global arms trade. But then, I'd prefer a Ferrari, so, you know.
Death Penalty: Used to be against "morally". Now I'm not. Maybe I'm even for it. But I don't think it works, so I'm perfectly happy not to bring out. Torture is right out.
Drugs: Very strongly support full legalisation (with age limits). They can tax them if they want. Priority: repeal the magic mushroom ban.
Economic System: Really, really uncertain. The heart of my political dilemma. I tend towards thinking lefty, but at the same time, I don't [i]want to hate freedom. For now: regulated capitalism. Ask me again in ten years.
Education: Improve public schools, don't subsidise private ones. Not wild about tuition fees for university, but how else is it going to be paid for? (Don't say graduate tax...)
Electoral College in USA Elections: I don't really care. The UK does need electoral reform: an elected Lords, a constitution, abolition of the monarchy, separation of church and state. Not sure about proportional representation, or campaign finance.
Environmentalism: Very strongly for. That doesn't mean allying with every dumb cause, though. I believe in global warming, and more needs to be done to stop it - including using nuclear power. And culls of animals like badgers are not an absolute ill.
Euthanasia: Unsure. Should be legal; should be regulated like fuck to prevent abuse - though I don't believe allowing someone to die is itself an abuse.
Evolution or Creation?: I believe in evolution. I don't believe in creation. I don't believe the two are exclusive. Teach the former in biology, the latter in RE.
FCC: Seems like it sucks. Censorship in general: against in almost all cases. I tend towards centrism on most issues; free speech ain't one.
Gay Marriage: Marriage shouldn't be a state institution, but while it is, of course allow it. Let the churches do what they want.
Gun Control: Anti-gun. Pro-choice, probably. If I had my way, I'd cede the decision to very local government. Personally, I'd allow anything up to an assault rifle, insist on background checks, not opposed to concealed carry or registration. Ammunition control seems an idea, and education and amnesties should be more available. Same goes for knives, etc. I will never own one.
Immigration Policies: Let them all in.
Income Tax: This seems (along with other things here) a very American issue: in Europe, we accepted long ago the government was going to fuck us this way. Should be low and progressive, and if other taxes - sales, petrol, car, energy - continue to penalise the poor, should be even lower. The personal allowance for the UK also needs to be a bit more reasonable.
Israel/Palestine: That slash, right there, is about two-thirds of the problem. It's not a black and white issue, and black and white solutions tend to end up with bodies of all colours lying in the streets. That said, I support the idea of a sovereign Palestinian state, and I support the idea of their not voting in Hamas to govern it.
Philosophy: I don't really care. Haven't read enough to pick one and stay with it; have read enough to know I'll never pick one and stay with it.
Political Party Affiliation: None, at present.
President Bush/American Policies: Generally opposed to the Bush administration, more though vague liberal pussiness than anything approaching factual knowledge. "American Policies" - which ones...?
Prostitution: Despite it all, I can't get around to thinking this one is a "right". We should see whether legalisation and regulation works. If it does, full steam ahead...though I can't say I'll be making use of it.
Religion: I'm not an adherent of one. Other people can be, if they want. Secularist.
Social Security: I'm not convinced private charity will cover the gap, and I do think some form of safety net is needed. But public services in the UK are an abject mess at the moment. I'm not outright opposed to privatisation.
The UN: Strongly support the idea, but the organization needs reform. And no, it's not all the USA's fault.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not my choice what people eat. Not their choice what I eat, either.
War in Iraq: I was against it, once I was sure it was going to happen. I find it hard to care loads, but I suppose that makes me a terrible person.
War on Terror: I'm against terrorism, if that's what you mean. I oppose secret torture camps and imprisonment without trial. I don't blame America for looking out for their own.

Updated. :)

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The Allied Union of Velkya
Real Name: Travis "Amp" Sampiero
Age: 15
General Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
General Political Affiliation : Centrist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Link in a Rise Of Nations forum.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Aviation career, possibly United States Air Force or Navy
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Two to three.
What is your favorite genre of music: Metal, Nu-Metal, Alternative, Rapcore
Other information: FSU Seminoles fan with spiky hair and an IRC addiction.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I don't believe it's morally justified, but I still believe it should be an option.
Affirmative Action: Racism in disguise.
Arms Trade: Hey, whatever, as long as they don't point those guns at us.
Death Penalty: Yes, but it should be done instantely.
Drugs: No problems with the chronic, more addictive drugs like cocaine and LSD should be banned.
Economic System: Capitalism ftw.
Education: Public school system needs revamp, however, most private schools are quite effective.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Useless, outdated system.
Environmentalism: All for protecting nature, however, it should not get in the way of the national interests.
Euthanasia: With permission from the terminally ill patient, yes.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: F**k them.
Gay Marriage: No problems here.
Gun Control: Ban on explosive weapons and heavy machine guns.
Immigration Policies: "Give me your poor huddled masses." still applies today, Dubyah.
Income Tax: Nessecary.
Israel/Palestine: Israel.
Philosophy: Socrates, I guess.
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian.
President Bush/American Policies: An idiot who should not be given control of a thermostat, let alone the world's most powerful nation.
Prostitution: Legalize it and regulate it.
Religion: Hey, believe what you want.
Social Security: Silly idea, people who don't save don't deserve to be bailed out.
The UN: Good idea, bad practice.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Do what you want, I've got my steaks.
War in Iraq: Not justified, but, hey, we're in it now, might as well walk out the winners.
War on Terror: Complete BS.

Updated. :)

Thanks for updating when I asked. :fluffle:

The CO Springs School
Player Profile:
The Republic of The CO Springs School
Real Name: Tyler Boschert
Age: 16
General Location: Southern Colorado
General Political Affiliation : Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic--for the last time, we are NOT just atheists without balls. We are religious human beings who have an understanding of human fallibility.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: search engine
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Bought Jennifer Government; haven't read it yet
Professional Goal: Start own chemical engineering company
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Not much--maybe 1.5 or 2, for news, SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight. Law and Order on occasion.
What is your favorite genre of music: Classic rock
Other information: Nothing important
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: morally against, but I don't decide what's right for others--ought to be legal
Affirmative Action: against
Arms Trade: indifferent, but ought to be legal, untaxed, and unregulated
Death Penalty: for
Drugs: don't do any, but ought to be legal, untaxed, and unregulated
Economic System: laissez-faire capitalism
Education: not for government to provide
Electoral College in USA Elections: stupid; abolish it
Environmentalism: fine in theory, crap in practice
Euthanasia: ought to be legal
Evolution or Creation?: evolution
FCC: abolish it
Gay Marriage: ought to be legal
Gun Control: against
Immigration Policies: open, unless would-be immigrant poses national security risk
Income Tax: a necessary evil
Israel/Palestine: don't care
Philosophy: "Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem." --Ronald Reagan
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian
President Bush/American Policies: economic policy--mixed; domestic social policy--against; foreign policy--generally against, with a few exceptions. I'm one of the few who's able to differ with Bush ideologically without considering him stupid.
Prostitution: ought to be legal, untaxed, and unregulated
Religion: the opiate of the masses. Ought to be separate from state
Social Security: ought to be privatized
The UN: fine in theory, crap in practice
Veganism/Vegetarianism: dumb, but to each his own
War in Iraq: against, but let's do it right now we're there
War on Terror: generally for

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The Grand-Duchy of Kiué
Real Name: Andrew W
Age: 20
General Location: Oxford, UK
General Political Affiliation : left-of-centre (usually Labour)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend of mine referred me
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet
Professional Goal: Become a transport planner with Halcrow, or a film producer
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: one or two
What is your favorite genre of music: classical, film scores, or alt rock
Other information: I love film and cinematography and I'm writing my nation into a screenplay

[i]Political Beliefs: Liberal tendencies, quite moderate, favour monarchy
Abortion: As a male I believe I have no right to decide that
Affirmative Action: Tough one. Even though I got a break when I applied to university, I tend to disagree with it
Arms Trade: Must be stopped. It is fuelling violence and atrocities around the world
Death Penalty: Against. Instead, condemn them indefinitely to labour camps where they can actually be of use as workers, and then for each good deed they perform, they earn a special privilege.
Drugs: My country takes the stance that drugs are legal unless the user becomes dangerous to themselves or others, and the punishments for being a hindrance to others whilst drugged are severe. If you don't want to be held responsible for your actions when you are intoxicated, then don't do drugs.
Economic System: Free market capitalism
Education: Free and one of the top priorities of any government. An educated population is a prosperous one. Should not be privatised as all schools need to be held to the same standards.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Archaic and should be scrapped.
Environmentalism: Crucial. If we don't have the Earth, what else is there?
Euthanasia: Generally for. The terminally ill should be able to choose not to suffer.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Should back down, as should the MPAA. Times change.
Gay Marriage: As a gay male, I am for it. If churches don't want to recognise it, good for them, but as a legal right, I think it's fundamental in an equal society.
Gun Control: In a country with a long history of gun control where it can be enforced, for. In the US, against, simply because there are so many guns and it would be impossible to enforce. It would only end up wasting money.
Immigration Policies: I think that immigration is a key part in creating a multi-faceted global society, but background and security checks should be much more thorough and I advocate a (more effective) central global intelligence database (beyond the scope of INTERPOL and other organisations). There's very little sharing of criminal records between nations.
Income Tax: Keep it low. We've earned that money and the government could get income other ways. For example, if drugs were legal, they could control that business.
Israel/Palestine: Israel can exist (you can't simply relocate all those people) but Gaza and the West Bank go to Palestine as a compromise. A wall is built and monitored by security forces and violation of a cease-fire by either side results in economic reprisals.
Philosophy: Useless. No one can explain the meaning of life. Just live it.
Political Party Affiliation: Labour, US Democrat
President Bush/American Policies: Worst US President, his policies endanger American civilians as well as cultivate more hatred of the West among 'Islamofascists'. In effect he's the poster child for al-Qaeda's recruiting campaign.
Prostitution: Legal and government regulated (another source of money instead of income tax)
Religion: Opiate of the masses
Social Security: A good idea. Poorly executed in the US and needs to be preserved
The UN: A great concept but no country should have veto power and if the resolutions aren't militarily enforced, what's the use? Should have power
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I like steak
War in Iraq: A blatant, bold-faced lie and a complete failure. Have been against it from day one.
War on Terror: You cannot declare war on an ideology. War in Afghanistan against the Taliban is responsible, a War on Terror cannot be won any more than a War on Unhappy Thoughts can be.

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The Queendom of Palaios
Age:19
General Location:The Netherlands
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Heard about it from a friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Something to do with Biology, probably research (nothing to do with plants though)
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2 hours, it really depends though
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro choice
Death Penalty: Against, if they did something so terrible, they shouldn't be killed for it, it makes it too easy for them.
Euthanasia: It should be allowed in certain cases
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: Let 'em get married if that's what they want
War in Iraq: Against

The Republic of Congo--Kinshasa
Real Name: Sorry, that's classified.
Age: I'll be 21 on September 19, 2006.
General Location: Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, U.S.A.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Paleolibertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Lutheran
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Don't remember
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Not sure/undecided
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0
What is your favorite genre of music: N/A
Other information: Erm...can't think of anything.
Abortion: Oddly enough for a libertarian, I am 100% pro-life. The only time abortion is justified is when the mother's life is in danger.
Affirmative Action: Strongly oppose.
Arms Trade: Arms should be traded with friendly nations only.
Death Penalty: Strongly support.
Drugs: Should all be legal.
Economic System: 100% laissez faire capitalism
Education: Should be the responsibility of parents.
Electoral College in USA Elections: No opinion.
Environmentalism: Voluntary, moderate, private conservationism is the way to go.
Euthanasia: Support, but only if prior consent is given.
Evolution or Creation?: Creation, but I oppose the teaching of "Intelligent Design."
FCC: Should be abolished.
Gay Marriage: Support. Frankly, people should be allowed to marry whom they choose, provided they are both human and old enough, and as long as they're not too closely related.
Gun Control: Very strongly oppose.
Immigration Policies: Deport all illegals, strengthen border security dramatically.
Income Tax: Oppose 100%.
Israel/Palestine: Foreign aid to Israel has to end. We should support a two-state solution and stop meddling in their affairs.
Philosophy: Paleolibertarianism.
Political Party Affiliation: None
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a moron. 'Nuff said.
Prostitution: Should be legal, but regulated.
Religion: Lutheran
Social Security: Should be abolished.
The UN: Should be abolished.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Meh, to each his own.
War in Iraq: Opposed 100% since the very beginning.
War on Terror: Oppose.

Nihonou-san
Player Profile: The Incorporated States of Nihonou-san
Real Name: Call me Johnny B Goode.
Age: I am 13.
Gender: Male.
General Location: Weston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Middle. I don't agree with the left or the right.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: From a friend.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Computer programming.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1.
What is your favorite genre of music: Hard rock, metal (Van Halen, Def Leppard).
Abortion: I am pro-choice. If I have unprotected sex with any girlfriend I happen to have in 5 or 6 years, I don't want her to get pregnant unless she wants it.
Environmentalism: Hybrid cars are the way to go.
Euthanasia: Support, but only if the patient has no will to live.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, and I oppose the teaching of "Intelligent Design." (Should be called Dumbass Design)
Gay Marriage: Support. They aren't hurting anyone, are they?
Israel/Palestine: Foreign aid to Israel has to end. We should support a two-state solution and stop meddling in their affairs
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a moron.
Prostitution: Should be legal, but regulated.
The UN: Should be listened to more often.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: People eat what they want.
War in Iraq: Oppose vehemently.
War on Terror: Oppose.

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The Free and Happy Democrats of German Nightmare
Age: 29 (December 7, 1976).
General Location: The center of Germany.
General Political Affiliation: 2/3rds Social Democrat & 1/3rd Green Party.
General Religious Affiliation: Christian (Lutheran Prostestant).
Where Did You Find NationStates?: By chance on t3h InterWebTubeNet!
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet. Sorry, Max.
Professional Goal: Teacher of English & Biology at German highschool (grades 5-12).
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: When I'm home and awake, it's on.
What is your favorite genre of music: Heavy Metal, 60ies & 70ies Rock, Classic
Gender: Male.
Orientation: Heterosexual.

Abortion: Pro-choice. (But at least talk to me about it should the occasion ever arise, please!)
Affirmative Action: Against it. I'm special, too.
Arms Trade: Don't like it, but we're really good at it... ("Deutsche Waffen, deutsches Geld schaffen Ordnung in der Welt!" /sarcasm)
Death Penalty: Absolutely against it. Not for us to decide.
Drugs: For the decriminalisation of soft intoxicants.
Economic System: Social Market Economy.
Education: German Abitur & U.S. highschool diploma (Still at university...).
Environmentalism: Oh yeah! I love nature. It's our job to preserve it.
Euthanasia: Should be a personal choice, but I consider it wrong.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution is our Creator's way...
Gay Marriage: Sure. That's why we differentiate between civil (official) and churchly (private) marriage.
Gun Control: Hell yeah! Restrict it even more than it already is.
Immigration Policies: We need them! Both a policy and skilled immigrants.
Income Tax: The more you have, the more you give.
Israel/Palestine: Mediator. Right of existance for Israel and a state of Palestine.
Philosophy: Common sense & the Golden Rule all the way, Earthlings!
Political Party Affiliation: Voter.
President Bush/American Policies: Pffft. War criminal, war monger./"Welcome to the Empire" one guy said...
Prostitution: It's already legal and it should stay that way.
Religion: Believe what you want, but don't preach to me. Your rights end where mine start!
Social Security: Needs real reforms. Same goes for health insurance.
The UN: I support it. If only more people understood its principles and limitations.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Humans are omnivores. That's how we developed the big brains that some use to change their diet away from it.
War in Iraq: Illegal war of agression. War is not the answer to the world's problems. Take it from a German...
War on Terror: Fight the terrorists, and reduce the causes of terrorism - but you can't fight terror itself.

[BTW, thank you, Erastide, for going through this trouble for us ;) Appreciate it!]

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Real Name: Cas Causer
Age: 16
General Location: Northern England, United Kingdom
General Political Affiliation : Right wing
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Politician, journalist/writer, lawyer
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0-2
What is your favorite genre of music: Latin music overall, I love all the subgenres
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Not opinionated, but leaning towards for.
Affirmative Action: Against, as political correctness is going too far and white males get in trouble for breathing.
Arms Trade: If there’s profit to be made.
Death Penalty: Against. Too many messy cases with innocent men dying.
Drugs: What someone does is their own business, they know the risks.
Economic System: Capitalism.
Education: Free, but private is on hand as well.
Environmentalism: To an extent.
Euthanasia: For.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
Gay Marriage: Not concerned.
Gun Control: Yes, but the gangs still get the firearms.
Immigration Policies: Only legals in please, illegals can get lose.
Income Tax: Stealing in a way, but it’s needed to help the poor.
Israel/Palestine: Too grey for anyone to decide who’s right. Both sides have strong points, Palestine with the sympathy vote after their attacks on the Israelis failed, and the same for the Israelis: being attacked.
Philosophy: Humanity will solve its problems, no matter what, so no need to worry.
Political Party Affiliation: None, they’re all too centrist.
President Bush/American Policies: Bush leads a world power like one would expect: tad brutishly.
Prostitution: It happens anyway, no point stopping it, really.
Religion: Has its uses.
Social Security: A good safety net, a bad way to live.
The UN: Nice idea, not very practical though.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Don’t care, but don’t force it on me.
War in Iraq: For, but unhappy with Bush for giving friends contracts and screwing over the Iraqis.
War on Terror: For, but things need to be handled differently.

Rather Large Noodles
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The Confederacy of Rather Large Noodles
Real Name: Connor
Age: 16
General Location: Boston Area, MA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: JG
Professional Goal: Sound and Theatre tech
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2 tops
What is your favorite genre of music: Ska
Other information: I used to post here under the nation San Texario.

This tells where I am...

I am... through Post #286. :p
Come on, you 286... climb, climb!!!

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The Empire of Okielahoma
Real Name: Drew
Age: 14
General Location: South Carolina
General Political Affiliation: Right-Centrist Republican
General Religious Affiliation: Presbyethodist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Google
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope. I wanna read Jennifer Government though.
Professional Goal: College Basketball Coach
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: .5-1
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Favorite NCAA Team: Oklahoma
Favorite NBA Team: Sacramento
Favorite MLB Team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Favorite NHL Team: Minnesotta
Favorite NASCAR driver: Jeff Gordon
Favorite NFL Team: Tennessee


Political Beliefs:

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Abortion: Only in cases of rape, and if the mothers life is threatened.
Affirmative Action: Screw it!
Arms Trade: Strictly regulated.
Death Penalty: Yes. In cases of minor (under 18) rape(the 2nd time around), premeditated murder and terrorism. Use the firing squad, everything else is way too exspensive.
Drugs: Mexico is causing hell with legalizing small amounts, tighter borders mean less illegal drugs.
Economic System: NAFTA 4eva.
Education: Screw the private schools. Public school need more funding.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Why even bother with elections? JK! It should be tossed out.
Environmentalism: We need alternative fuels now! But i dont buy "Global Warming"
Euthanasia: YES. Only in cases of terminal illness and if the person has been in a deep coma with no brain activity over 1 year. (Some acceptions to that rule)
Evolution or Creation?: Evocreation.
FCC: Bordering on freedom of speech? Naa, we need it to keep airways clean. Cry about it civil right groups.
Gay Marriage: HECK NO.
Gun Control: All guns should be registred and violent crime offenders should never be able to purcase one.
Immigration Policies: Tighter borders, this is national saftey here!
Income Tax: Lighten it a bit.
Israel/Palestine: Israel got their arses handed to them by Hezbollah, but i support Israel.
Philosophy: Las cosas van mejor con Cristo!
Political Party Affiliation: Republican/Constitution
President Bush/American Policies: I support the president and his actions.
Prostitution: Trash. Keep it illegal.
Religion: Las cosas van mejor con Cristo!
Social Security: Is really screwed up. Raise taxes to give it more money.
The UN: Necessary evil.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: BEEF. Its whats for dinner.
War in Iraq: We need more men!
War on Terror: We need more men!

The Way Rad Place of Anarchuslavia

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The Way Ray Place of Anarchuslavia
Real Name: Hannah
Age: 17
General Location: Sydney, Australia
General Political Affiliation: unsure, so far. just got put on the electoral roll a week ago. Not the big L Liberals, and not Conservative
General Religious Affiliation: Traditionally Catholic, but agnostic verging on aethism
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend told me about it. He's long gone now.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Read Jennifer Government, loved it
Professional Goal: to Challenge myself
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: about 1
What is your favorite genre of music: rock n roll. But I have a soft spot for emo and punk
Other information: erm... i work part-time in a clothing store, i am easily made paranoid, and do four unit maths

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: pro-choice
Affirmative Action: nice idea, but doesn't work properly
Arms Trade: against
Death Penalty: no
Drugs: tobacco, alcohol, marijuana to be legal
Economic System: not this one
Education: there needs to be a better medium between the rich private and poor public schools
Environmentalism: I should care more, but I don't
Euthanasia: yes. if someone wants to die, let them.
Evolution or Creation?: evolution, for sure
FCC: apparently bad, but I don’t really know
Gay Marriage: yes.
Gun Control: yes
Immigration Policies: should be relaxed. None of this 'values' cricket and beer crap, Mr Howard
Income Tax: higher taxes for the rich, lower taxes for the poor. Seems simple, but probably isn't
Israel/Palestine: cordon the whole area off.
Philosophy: vaguely nihilistic
Political Party Affiliation: none, as yet. [oh, i signed up for the punks n pirates party today]
President Bush/American Policies: I shouldn’t comment, since he's not my president, but I don’t like him, and his policies, and I don’t like that Australia seemingly follows so blindly
Prostitution: if you must
Religion: free. No one religion is better than the other, since none of them can be proved, anyway
Social Security: safety is important
The UN: necessary, but ultimately ineffective
Veganism/Vegetarianism: if you like, but it's not for me
War in Iraq: it's misguided, we're misled
War on Terror: violence will not solve the problem.

The Republic of Rhaomi
Real Name: Jordan
Age: 18
General Location: Alabama
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian, with minimal regulation
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic; leaning atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I honestly don't remember...
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope. And I haven't turned off the ads, either. Please give me a cookie.
Professional Goal: Journalism
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: ???; I generally leave it on in the background when I get home.
What is your favorite genre of music: Light rock
Other information: Let's not get greedy, now...

Abortion: OK early on, but late-term and partial-births are a no-no
Affirmative Action: No; meritocracy for all!
Arms Trade: no opinion
Death Penalty: against; it's barbaric, and even DNA evidence has had false positives
Drugs: legalize and regulate
Economic System: Capitalist, with some regulation
Education: College freshman, currently.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Needs major readjustments; small states wield too much power overall.
Environmentalism: For sensible environmental regulation of industry
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: A bit overzealous, if you ask me.
Gay Marriage: Religious marriages should be up to the churches; government should only recognize secular civil unions between any two people.
Gun Control: for minor regulation
Immigration Policies: I'm fine with immigration, but illegal immigration pisses me off. Slap in the face to the generations who came legally. More border security and deportation of illegals who commit major crimes.
Income Tax: progressive; FairTax
Israel/Palestine: support co-existing states
Philosophy: "Do all. Harm none."
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian at heart. Democrat, pragmatically.
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a disgrace to the United States and the world.
Prostitution: For, regulated
Religion: No opinion, as long as it doesn't meddle with public policy
Social Security: no opinion
The UN: For, but it needs to get its act together
Veganism/Vegetarianism: a bit silly and unnatural, but otherwise no opinion
War in Iraq: A mistake wrapped in a lie inside a neocon ***hole.
War on Terror: Misguided, unwinnable, and a tool to propagate fear and repression.

Thw Muhroom kingship
Real Name: Dave
Age: old enough
General Location:East Tennessee
General Political Affiliation [if any]:Somewhat Conservitave
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:Non-Denominational
Where Did You Find NationStates?: gamefaqs.com
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal: Computer industry
How many hours a day do you watch TV?:1-2(7-8 hours on the Comp)
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock from 1966-1982
Other information: Nawwww
Abortion:Yes
Affirmative Action:Depends
Arms Trade:Allies Only
Death Penalty:YES,YES,AND MORE YES
Drugs:Alcohol and tabbacco but with limits
Economic System:Uber Free Capitalisim
Education:Not to sure
Electoral College in USA Elections:?
Environmentalism: NO
Euthanasia: no
Evolution or Creation?:Creation
FCC: Loosen it's control
Gay Marriage:NO
Gun Control:NO
Immigration Policies:Make it easier for people to immgrate,as long as ther are Back ground checks involved
Income Tax:Small Amounts
Israel/Palestine: No Comment
Philosophy:none really
Political Party Affiliation:Republican
President Bush/American Policies: I like his state policies but not his International ones
Prostitution:nah
Religion: n/c
Social Security: For 70+ and people with Disabilities
The UN:No
Veganism/Vegetarianism: It's there choice
War in Iraq: We should of gotten out of ther now
War on Terror: Yes

Gremlinica
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Conservative Monarchist:

Real Name:
Age:31
General Location: The Georgia Swamps
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Independant .
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Link from somewheres
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Soon
Professional Goal: To continue to do my part in supporting the execution of justice.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2-3
What is your favorite genre of music: World/Darker Rock/Techno/Classical
Other information:

Abortion: Pro-Life with some exceptions.
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: Undecided
Death Penalty: Supports.
Drugs: Supports current legal and illegal drug laws.
Economic System: A mix of Socialism and Capitalism
Education: Supports
Electoral College in USA Elections: Support
Environmentalism: Supports Rational Environmentalism.
Euthanasia: Opposes
Evolution or Creation?: Creation
FCC:
Gay Marriage: Opposes
Gun Control: Opposes
Immigration Policies: It's complicated
Income Tax: Supports a fairly implemented flat income tax.
Israel/Palestine: Pro Israel
Philosophy: Is fun
Political Party Affiliation: Independant
President Bush/American Policies: We've had worse and we've had better.
Prostitution: Opposes
Religion: Supports
Social Security: Must be better managed.
The UN: Ineffective
Veganism/Vegetarianism: As long as it is not mandated, I have no problem with it.
War in Iraq: Could have been better planned.
War on Terror: Supports strongly.

I request that all information on me be taken down.
Thank you.

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Player Profile:
The Psychedelic Universe of Dryks Legacy
Age: 15
General Location: Adelaide, Australia
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: On the internet, the same place everyone else did.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Geologist or Physicist or Engineer or Combination of the above
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Too many/not enough
What is your favorite genre of music: Pretty much everything except rap, hip-hop etc.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I think it is the women's right to decide.
Death Penalty: I believe that life imprisonment can be worse than death.
Drugs: As long as the users are the only ones affected by their drug use I'm fine with it.
Economic System: The government needs to retain control of certain services instead of selling them off eg. Water, Telecommunications.
Environmentalism: Some people take it WAY too far, and alot of them are hypocritical and very misinformed
Euthanasia: If someone wants to die because they are terminally ill and in constant pain, let them go peacefully.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: I don't see anything wrong with it.
Prostitution: I don't like it and would never be on either side of it. But I can live with others doing it.
Religion: I believe that Gods do not exist.
The UN: The UN has no power, they are a waste of time and money.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: As long as they don't try to push their views on me too much I'm fine with it.
War in Iraq: The world shouldn't be there, but now that we're there, we should fix all the problems that we've caused before we leave.
War on Terror: You can't destroy an idea.

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Player Profile:

The Blood of The Full Moon
Real Name: P I Lewis
Age: 24
General Location: NW England (UK)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Link sent from work colleague
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: 1
Professional Goal: Get as far as possible in IT Technology as can!
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Not enough!!
What is your favorite genre of music: Techno, Dance, Happy Hardcore, Hardcore and others!
Other information: Not much to add! WYSIWYG

Political Beliefs:
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Abortion: Both for and against
Affirmative Action: Hmm debatable
Arms Trade: Deffo no!
Death Penalty: In the right context bring it back!!
Drugs: Changes needed!
Economic System: Government has too many powers as do the rich!!
Education: Deffo needs to be changed and now!!
Electoral College in USA Elections: Not bothered as non USA resident!
Environmentalism: If tis not OTT
Euthanasia: Depends on situation!!
Evolution or Creation?: Have my own personal theory
FCC: ???
Gay Marriage: Deffinately!! just cos some people don't understand or cannot accept doesnt make it wrong!!
Gun Control: Defifnately should be gun control!
Immigration Policies: UK is too lax!!
Income Tax: Too high needs to be reduced!!
Israel/Palestine: not getting involved!!
Philosophy: ask me!!
Political Party Affiliation:
President Bush/American Policies: NO COMMENT!!
Prostitution: If managed correctly
Religion: Ask me!!
Social Security: Don't start me!!
The UN: Does some good but not all the time
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not for me but up to the individual
War in Iraq: Get the british troops out asap if not yesterday!!
War on Terror: Things needed to be done!!

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The Holy Imperial Republic of Nueve Italia
Real Name: Donald James Cristiano Gori
Age: 17
General Location: New York, USA
General Political Affiliation : Conservative
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Roman Catholic Church (confirmed)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: an old forum I used to go on, the admin made a nation and I followed the link. Next day I was hooked.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: nope.
Professional Goal: Either become a lawyer or a politician. My dream is to somehow work in the Hague, the UN International Court.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: maybe 1, 2 tops? Video games though, I could go on for hours at a time.
What is your favorite genre of music: Alternative, Rock, something along those lines. My favorite band is The Offspring.
Other information: I'm promoting interaction here: I refuse to answer and would rather people ask me themselves.

Abortion: Can't you just get an adoption? I mean, in rape cases, ok, but still.
Affirmative Action: Doesn't promote equality, promotes segregation and inferiority. What, people of color aren't smart enough to go to school so they need help, while white people don't? Now [i]that's racist.
Arms Trade: Hey, even a toy for Ages 3 and Up can be deadly. Far as I'm concerned, it's just another market.
Death Penalty: Eye for an Eye
Drugs: Illegal
Economic System: Capitalism/Mixed Economy
Education: A necessity. No questions.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Part of checks and balances.
Environmentalism: Radicals need to be tied to the trees they love so much and left there.
Euthanasia: God wants us to die when we die, not sooner, not later
Evolution or Creation?: Leaning more towards Creation.
FCC: There has to be limits people. . .
Gay Marriage: Civil Union, but not in a Church.
Gun Control: Fine the way it is
Immigration Policies: If we get any more immigrants, we're gonna need to start taking territories. If you're already here, fine.
Income Tax: Stop taxing the Middle Class! They're being taxed into poverty, and they're still supposed to support welfare when they themselves are poor! Divert spending on welfare and promote the economy to create jobs and industries and promote education to teach people to work in those jobs! As for the rich, inheritance tax: you're supposed to make your own fortunes, not take from daddy. And for the poor, higher education. If more poor people were able to get a higher education, they'd be able to work at higher paying jobs, making them not poor.
Israel/Palestine: Technically, Israel was there first. . .
Philosophy: Basically, Carpe Diem.
Political Party Affiliation: Republican
President Bush/American Policies: Keep it up!
Prostitution: As a business or moral question?
Religion: People need hope, don't they? Now, if we could just settle all the fighting about it. . .
Social Security: Raise the age standard
The UN: Doesn't really do anything. . .it was created to be stronger than the League, but it really hasn't implemented any of those extra powers it was given. . . maybe it should (HINT HINT North Korea)
Veganism/Vegetarianism: If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.
War in Iraq: No war now: rebuilding. Support the Iraqi government and help bring stability back.
War on Terror: Must be fought. We may not be able win, but we can lose, and I don't want to see the day.

Please update:

Have you read any of Max Barry's books?: I read Jennifer Government and enjoyed it.

Gay Marriage: Support, denying this right is just discrimination

Prostitution: Legalize, police have better things to do with their time

SOUTHEASTASIA (MORE APPROPRIATELY, SOUTHEAST ASIA)
Picture: Click! (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/Singaporean_Liberal/IMGP6957.jpg) (I'm the guy in the center, the photograph was taken in August 2006 in the UK).
IM Contacts: Telegram me for that.
Player Profile: What's this then?
Political Beliefs: Advocate of New Liberalism and Keynesianism.

Player Profile:
SOUTHEASTASIA (MORE APPROPRIATELY, SOUTHEAST ASIA)
Real Name: Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Age: 15
General Location: Confidential.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Advocate of New Liberalism and Keynesianism.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None, athiest.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Via Wikipedia disambiguation notice
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes. Jennifer Government.
Professional Goal: Currently a student, considering to be a politician, a writer (novelist/professional journalist) or a lawyer when I grow up.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: I don't know how many hours I watch TV on average.
What is your favorite genre of music: I'm what I would dub myself as a "fluid timer." I listen to whatever that appeals to me from whatever genre, classical music, rock, pop, etc.
Other information: I used to use the King's English but eventually converted over to American English.


Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-Abortion
Affirmative Action: Indifferent
Arms Trade: Regulated
Death Penalty: Absolutely none except for as a crime against the state
Drugs: For purely medicinal purposes.
Economic System: Third Way Economics (AKA Keynesianism)
Education: High School Kid ATM, hope to go to Harvard University or any one of the big-wig universities in the United States.
Electoral College in USA Elections:
Environmentalism: Balanced evenly between economic growth and conservationism.
Euthanasia: For the right to die with dignity.
Evolution or Creation?: For Evolution
FCC: Huh?
Gay Marriage: For.
Gun Control: Moderately.
Immigration Policies: Welcome to all kinds of people, but keep strict entry levels.
Income Tax: Neccessary evil, advocate moderately.
Israel/Palestine: Splitting it didn't work, and the animosities by both factions are far too deep. Never going to end, neutral on this one.
Philosophy: Liberalism
Political Party Affiliation: If I were an American, I'd support the Democratic Party. If not the People's Action Party as I have a Singaporean passport.
President Bush/American Policies: Against. Bush is an arrogant, obstinate self-serving crony capitalist who is disingenous and naive at the same time, and both are bad qualities in horrible politicians. And his consorts (the most of them at least) are usually most similar to one another.
Prostitution: For legalized prostitution.
Religion: To be separated from government as much as possible.
Social Security: For.
The UN: For.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Indifference.
War in Iraq: Against.
War on Terror: Never going to end.

Chandelier
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Player Profile:

The Phantom's Domain of Chandelier
Real Name: Jen
Age: 16
General Location: Florida
General Political Affiliation [if any]:
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I can't remember
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No, I haven't
Professional Goal: I'd like to be a nanoscientist someday. I'd definitely like to be a scientist of some sort, at least.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1, maybe.
What is your favorite genre of music:
Other information: I love Phantom of the Opera.


Political Beliefs:

Abortion: I personally think it's wrong, but I don't think it should be banned.
Affirmative Action: Against. Such things should be based on merit, not race.
Arms Trade: I don't like it.
Death Penalty: Against. It doesn't deter crime.
Drugs: I wouldn't do them myself, but I'm not sure whether or not they should be legalized.
Economic System: Not sure yet.
Education: Is very important and should be a priority. (I'm currently a high school junior)
Electoral College in USA Elections:
Environmentalism: Good.
Euthanasia: I'm not sure.
Evolution or Creation?: They don't neccesarily exclude each other.
FCC: Not sure.
Gay Marriage: For. It should be legal.
Gun Control: For.
Immigration Policies: Not sure.
Income Tax: The rich should be taxed more than the poor and middle class.
Israel/Palestine: Not sure.
Philosophy:
Political Party Affiliation: none yet.
President Bush/American Policies:
Prostitution: Against
Religion:
Social Security: For.
The UN: For.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Sounds good, but it's not for me.
War in Iraq: Against.
War on Terror:

Kiryu-shi
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The Half Comatose State of Kiryu-shi
Real Name: Kento
Age: 16
General Location: Brooklyn
General Political Affiliation : Undecided
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Almost Buddhist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend at school
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope, but I am planning to
Professional Goal: um, not sure
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1?
What is your favorite genre of music: almost anything.
Other information: I'm half Japanese, and I don't believe in sleep.


[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Choice is good
Affirmative Action: Not sure yet.
Arms Trade: Heavily regulated
Death Penalty: Nah
Drugs: Pot should be legalized, not sure about others.
Economic System: I'm thinking democratic socialist
Education: Free for all
Electoral College in USA Elections: BOOO!!
Environmentalism: I would like my kids to live in a green world.
Euthanasia: Not sure
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Pretty dumb for the most part.
Gay Marriage: Why not?
Gun Control: Heavily regulated
Immigration Policies: Open borders seem nice.
Income Tax: Well the government needs to be able to do stuff
Israel/Palestine: Ugh
Philosophy: Don't Panic
Political Party Affiliation: Too young now
President Bush/American Policies: Anti-Bush, anti-most of current elected officials, it seems.
Prostitution: Legalised, at least slightly regulated.
Religion: Keep it to yourself
Social Security: Yeah
The UN: If it were effective, yes. Today's system, no.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: If I had the willpower.
War in Iraq: Sucks
War on Terror: If the UN were effective...

IM Contacts:
AIM: Feralnostalgia
YIM: SubversiveHope
MSN: Irgy709@hotmail.com
GoogleTalk: Feralnostalgia@gmail.com
Email: Feralnostalgia@gmail.com

Player Profile:
The Confederacy of Vegan Nuts
Real Name: Nathan
Age: 19
General Location: New York City (greatest in the world!)
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Green
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Candomblé
Where Did You Find NationStates?: don't remember
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: nope
Professional Goal: double degree in social work and either anthropology, sociology, or linguistics. I'd love to eventually run a safe haven/orphanage/non-profit org.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: none
What is your favorite genre of music: Mediaeval/Goth/Industrial/Folk
Other information: I dissent.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: always wrong, period.
Affirmative Action: I don't really care, though if they start giving it to gay people I wouldn't complain.
Arms Trade: always wrong, period.
Death Penalty: always wrong, period.
Drugs: if alcohol is legal, they should be, too. I've never done any or even been drunk, though. I don't like having my judgement impared or loosing control. when that happens cities are destroyed...it's just not pretty.
Economic System: primative/tribalism/barter/who needs em. service economies are a joke. artisianship is highly undervalued nowadays.
Education: yes, please. actually I dropped out of high school, got into college anyway, and will probably continue through to get a PHD, eventually. I believe it should be readily available to people, but it's not the answer to everything...and it certainly shouldn't be manditory. I'm a very firm believer in self-education...forcing everyone to be "educated" is what's giving colleges more of a reputation for binge drinking than actual thought...most people are not naturally inclined towards intellectualism.
Electoral College in USA Elections: the whole election process is a stupid ritual anyway. the rich rule while the poor are ignored, just like it always has been.
Environmentalism: is my religion. practically.
Euthanasia: I don't believe in it, but I wouldn't stop you. then again, I wouldn't stop you doing much anything, really.
Evolution or Creation?: :rolleyes: I believe we evolved, but I believe it was according to a sort of providence...god's will acting like gravity, pulling water downhill, and pulling species into what they are now.
FCC: don't care.
Gay Marriage: I'm gay. I don't approve of gay people using their own rights movement as an excuse to try and fit in and ignore other people's problems though. equality is one thing - begging to be allowed back in line with the status quo is another entirely.
Gun Control: I don't think weapons should be produced at all. frankly I'd not bat an eye if all of them in existance were destroyed. disgusting things. I also hae no delusions that this will ever actually happen.
Immigration Policies: "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" - they can sleep in my living room, if they have to.
Income Tax: progressive.
Israel/Palestine: why couldn't we have given the Jews brooklyn?
Philosophy: neo-platonist/west african pantheist
Political Party Affiliation: Green
President Bush/American Policies: :headbang:
Prostitution: how much will you give me?
Religion: I'm deeply religious, though I doubt you've ever heard of my religion. I have no delusions that it will ever have an influence on american politics...though cuba, haiti, and brazil have fealt it a bit.
Social Security: oh lord...:rolleyes:
The UN: well, it's there, and they translate things. that's kind of cool...
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I am one.
War in Iraq: evil.
War on Terror: scapegoating. idiotic.

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Neu Leonstein
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Player Profile:
The Thalassocratic Republic of Neu Leonstein
Real Name: Florian
Age: 21
General Location: Brisbane on the Australian East Coast
General Political Affiliation : Libertarian/Free Market Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend told me.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Manager at a car manufacturer/Rich person.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2 - 4 probably.
What is your favorite genre of music: Usually Hip Hop, but I'll listen to everything except Pop and Metal.
Other information:
Third Year Business Management and Economics student at the University of Queensland, still German citizen but generally an internationalist.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Woman's choice.
Affirmative Action: Against.
Arms Trade: A trade like any other, though transparency is probably desirable.
Death Penalty: Against. State-sponsored Revenge
Drugs: Legalise them. If people want to use them, let them.
Economic System: Free Market with limited government scope for creation of desirable markets (eg pollution permits) and providing equality of opportunity (eg school vouchers)
Education: Voucher system for primary and secondary schools, subsidised loans for tertiary education.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Don't really care. Seems to do more harm than good.
Environmentalism: A resource like any other...without property rights it's bound to be overused. Hence the creation of a market for pollution permits.
Euthanasia: Legalise it.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, obviously.
FCC: Against. Completely and totally.
Gay Marriage: Legalise it.
Gun Control: Against, though transparency is a must.
Immigration Policies: Ideally: No borders. Practically: Government help with integration and removal of those who refuse to accept basic values of the society in question.
Income Tax: Ideally: Against. Practically: As flat as possible.
Israel/Palestine: Both/Neither.
Philosophy: You tell me! ;)
Political Party Affiliation: German FDP.
President Bush/American Policies: They got what they deserve. I just wish they'd leave the rest of the world alone with it, and learn something from this experience.
Prostitution: Legalise it.
Religion: Religion is a personal issue, and no more.
Social Security: Against. I'd like to see personal responsibility through private investment.
The UN: Like the idea, the organisation has some issues though, to put it mildly.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Their choice. I like steak.
War in Iraq: Biggest catastrophe for US politics for decades (and by extension, the western world). Not to mention the innocent victims.
War on Terror: An illusion. Can only be won in people's minds and with the use of police forces. The military or the word "war" shouldn't enter into it.

LOWER COLUMBIA
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Player Profile:
The Constitutional Monarchy of Lower Columbia
Real Name: Zack
Age: 20 at time of posting; or, however long it's been since 1985-12-24
General Location: Los Angeles, CA
General Political Affiliation : Far Right
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Y'know, I really don't remember. This is actually not my first nation; over two years ago I ruled Automastan. I rejoined recently while bored; it so happens I had kept my old browser favorite.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: nope
Professional Goal: Go figure. Either teacher or airline pilot for money, and pastor for love.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0
What is your favorite genre of music: Electronica/Techno, some of which I make (http://www.soundclick.com/djwhitehart).
Other information: Second-year linguistics major at UCLA.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Against
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: Neutral
Death Penalty: In favor
Drugs: They're dangerous, but meh.
Economic System: Laissez-faire but protectionistic
Education: In my experience, public schools suck. Get rid of 'em.
Electoral College in USA Elections: A handful of well-informed citizens can make a better decision than 100+ million idiots.
Environmentalism: Served its purpose in decades past; now it's just in the way.
Euthanasia: Against
Evolution or Creation?: Creation
FCC: Teh wha...?
Gay Marriage: Strongly against
Gun Control: In favor
Immigration Policies: Build the frickin' wall already! Then force the existing illegals into naturalization processes and place a monthly cap on new immigration.
Income Tax: The less, the better. Flat taxes are preferable.
Israel/Palestine: Kick the Palestinians out and "appropriate" additional land for Israel's use.
Philosophy: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of suckage.
Political Party Affiliation: Republican
President Bush/American Policies: I really don't see what all the bleeding-hearts are whining about.
Prostitution: Personally against, but its illegalization has serious drawbacks.
Religion: No state religion, but church-state separation is too much.
Social Security: Isn't that what adult children are for?
The UN: Piece of crap on the East River.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: As long as its practitioners respect my omnivorism, it's OK.
War in Iraq: There have been some bumps in the road, but we're still going forward.
War on Terror: See above.

The Nomadic Peoples of Neesika
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Player Profile:
Real Name: so you can stalk me? Forget it.
Age: 29
General Location: Alberta, Canada
Kids: two girls, 4 and 2 years old
Married: for ten years, common-law
General Political Affiliation: I’m left wing but people say my views are scattershot. My political beliefs are based on my cultural beliefs as an aboriginal woman. Mostly I’m about people having the right to govern themselves and decide their own futures…you can call it anarchism, but I call it traditional.
General Religious Affiliation: I’m an atheist, but I’m also deep into my people’s spirituality. Oddly, these things do not contradict one another in practice.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: If I knew, I’d go back and destroy that place.
Professional Goal: To finish my law degree, combine it with my education degree and go back and kick ass for my people. My biggest goal is making sure my daughters learn their traditions and go out and kick ass after me…
Languages: English, Spanish, Cree, and a bit of French.

Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: If you’re against it you probably don’t understand it.
Arms Trade: Arms dealers and the governments that support them should be forced to build their homes in fields peppered with landmines.
Death Penalty: Absolutely against it.
Drugs: Marijuana should be legalised. I support safe injection sites and greater access to treatment for addicts.
Economic System: Let’s try Capitalism with ethics for a change, since we can’t ditch the whole system.
Role of Government: To get the hell out of our affairs, and let us govern ourselves to the utmost extent.
Private property: A clever fiction. Doesn’t fit with my worldview whatsoever.
Education: Should be free at all levels.
Environmentalism: We’ll realise it’s important when it’s already too late. I make as small a footprint on this planet as possible.
Euthanasia: Support it.
Evolution or Creation?: Fuck off.
Gay Marriage: Emphatic support.
Gun Control: Handguns and automatic weapons should be banned outright. Anything else, leave it the hell alone.
Immigration Policies: Open borders.
Income Tax: Temporary measure my ass.
Political Party Affiliation: None of them actually support aboriginal people.
President Bush/American Policies: Next president to hate please.
Prostitution: Make it safer!
Religion: Atheist, native spiritualism.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Fine by me, but I eat meat, and I kill the animals I eat.
Feminism: I’m an aboriginal feminist, a fourth-world feminist.
Sex: Consenting adults should be able to do what they please.
Relationships: Monogamy is fine, but so is polygamy.

Erastide, can you please delete my entry? Thanks.

Tshwane
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MSN: ka_ka_noo_noo@hotmail.com
GoogleTalk: katherinekirk@gmail.com
Email: 07akirkat@mail.standrews.co.za

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The Democratic Republic of Tshwane
Real Name: Katherine Kirk
Age: 17
General Location: Online
General Political Affiliation : Social Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: I don't follow any set religion, just the responsible guidelines to how to live life that they all happen to agree on.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Long story... I clicked on a few links and BAM. Crusty Tapioca eventually led me here. *taps with spoon*
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet, but if I ever find one I will.
Professional Goal: Software developer, hopefully business-orientated although I'd love to do games graphics.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: When I'm at home I watch far too much (+6 hours each day) but I don't watch any when I'm at school (it's a boarding school).
What is your favorite genre of music: I love anything, especially Indie Rock, but despise most hiphop and R&B, which used to stand for Rhythm & Blues but now seems to stand for Rap & Boobs.
Other information: Vive la revolution!

[i]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: In some cases I am for it, but it really does depend on the situation.
Affirmative Action: Living in South Africa as I do, Affirmative Action (also known as Black Empowerment) is a rather touchy subject. I believe that when it was started, as a means to eradicate oppression of minority groups and prevent discrimination, it was a wonderful idea. However, with almost a dozen years of equality and democracy under our belts I feel that it needs to be re-addressed and possibly altered.
Arms Trade: I find it hilarious that Americans condemn nations such as Iraq and Korea for possessing Nuclear capabilities, while they gave them the weapons in the first place, in the Cold War and Gulf War. On the same note, it is tragic that most of the guns that are used to kill people in the central African conflict are of American, British or South African origin. While we give out weapons with one hand we slap them with the other for using them! It's ridiculous.
Death Penalty: I feel that the death penalty is a cop-out. While it is true that taxpayers' money is going towards feeding criminals, giving them the quick and easy solution does not at all allow them to see that they have done wrong. Killing someone because they murdered someone else is hypocritical. Rapists should be castrated. People such as Saddam Hussein should be brutally tortured in the way that he tortured his victims, to make them see that they have actually done wrong. If they are giving the Death sentence, they go through a few seconds of pain. That's it.
Drugs: Legal drugs are great, but I find it hard to understand why people deliberately inject, inhale or ingest known poisons. However, poisoning themselves is a form of suicide. Suicide is illegal, and if they want to die horribly in a public bathroom or gutter somewhere then it's their choice.
Economic System: In theory I support Communism, but over time it has proven that man is too corrupt to fully realise its Utopian ideals. China seems to have the right idea at the moment though, with privatised trade and communist social services.
Education: This is usually a good thing, believe it or not. It should be free for all who want it, and it is sad that school has to be made compulsory for it to be attended at all.
Electoral College in USA Elections: I have absolutely no idea what this is. I'm not American and I've never heard of it.
Environmentalism: People are killing the planet, and no one is doing anything about it. Why do we destroy land and pollute the world for oil when nuclear power plants exhume less carbon dioxide, produce less radioactive waste than coal-power plants and can last for millions of years? Wake up and smell the gas, people!
Euthanasia: As I said before, suicide is not illegal and it is a person's choice. If you knew that someone was in a coma, and would probably not wake up, but if they did would be permanently brain-damaged and missing a limb, would you not spare them the suffering that was to come through a painless death?
Evolution or Creation?: This is somewhat of a touchy subject. I think it's too early to tell yet, but there's too much to prove Evolution and too little to prove Creation, so I'll go with that.
Gay Marriage: For it, completely. Why should we deny people rights just because they disagree with our beliefs?
Gun Control: This is an oxymoron. As Eddie Izzard so eloquently put it, in a dress, "Guns don't kill people, people kill people. And insane monkeys with guns." Why are we so afraid of each other, to the point where we carry around automatic weapons to defend ourselves from the little old lady next door? Why does K-Mart sell bullets to teenagers, and how can they sell guns to people without close psychological testing beforehand? And we wonder about all the violence in the world...
Israel/Palestine: It's a fight between them. Other countries should stay out of it.
Philosophy: Why?
President Bush/American Policies: I can't wait for 2008.:sniper:
Prostitution: If that's how they want to make their money, fine. It's their choice. And if you want to pay for their services and risk catching an STD, it's your choice too.
Religion: It's a private matter, but we need to educate ourselves more on it. Ignorance spouts misunderstanding which leads to conflict which leads to war. If we all realised that we're on the same side the world would be a slightly happier place.
The UN: They need to be less pressured by major countries, and less biased towards certain world powers' points of view.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I was a vegetarian for a while, so I'm in favour. I just missed chicken too much.
War in Iraq: Osama bin Laden never has, and does not, live in Iraq. No one died when Clinton lied.
War on Terror: Also known as War on Error, this pointless war has made everyone realise the current American government's true motives, and shown that no nation is perfect, and America is not God. It is little boys playing with dangerous toys.

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Player Profile:

The Kaiser’s Playground of Fleckenstein
Real Name:CJ
Age:16
General Location: Southern NJ
General Political Affiliation : Democrat/Socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Quasi-Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: soon
Professional Goal: college prof/teacher - history
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1 maybe less
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock/Alt Rock/Classic Rock
Other information: Fencing is the gentleman's sport

[I]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: as long as its early, sure why not
Affirmative Action: Yes and no -- It's rascism both ways.
Arms Trade: If you got the money. . .
Death Penalty: It's worked for millenia
Drugs: Mary Jane legal, investigate big tobacco
Economic System: Democratic Socialism
Education: more and less retarded funding (cough abstinence funding cough)
Electoral College in USA Elections: if you win the more populous states, you win most of the country
Environmentalism: We arent here without it.
Euthanasia: It's your body
Evolution or Creation?: both
FCC: ummm . . . no?
Gay Marriage: All for it, would settle for unions with all priviledges of a married couple
Gun Control: Maybe if we fixed the rest of the problems we wouldnt need gun control
Immigration Policies: America was built on Immigrants. Just come here legally, and I have no problem
Income Tax: How else will the government give you “nice things”? ™
Israel/Palestine: Just put them in time out
Philosophy: Smoking a cigarette with Camus, Sisyphus, et L'Étranger (Absurdism)
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat
President Bush/American Policies: (see above)
Prostitution: regulation
Religion: your religion, not mine
Social Security: fix it first
The UN: more faith needed by all members in its abilities
Veganism/Vegetarianism: shows conviction I don’t have, so yes
War in Iraq: (see above)
War on Terror: please try again

King Bodacious

The Empire of King Bodacious
Real Name: Eric
Age: 29
General Location: New Port Richey, Florida
General Political Affiliation [if any]: NPA
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: By Accident on Internet
What is your favorite genre of music: Country Music

b]Abortion[/b]: Pro-Life w/exception of saving mother's life/rape victims
Affirmative Action: FOR
Arms Trade: FOR with increased checks/intelligence
Death Penalty: FOR
Drugs: Legalized Marijuana (limited) All others illegal
Economic System: USA
Electoral College in USA Elections: Fair; Enables rural voices to be heard.
Environmentalism: FOR but I'm not giving up my Truck.
Evolution or Creation?: Creation
FCC: Tighter controls
Gay Marriage: Against but would support Civil Unions
Gun Control: FOR as long as it doesn't interfere w/my rights to bear arms.
Immigration Policies: Strictor Legislation and Tighter Border Security
Israel/Palestine: Israel
Political Party Affiliation: NPA
President Bush/American Policies: Both For/Against. It depends on the issue.
Prostitution: Against
Religion: Freedom of Religion. I'm a Christian
Social Security: For tighter regulations and harsher penalties for fraud
The UN: Failed and wasteful organization. Send them to France.
War in Iraq: For but needs a new strategy.
War on Terror: FOR the total destruction of al-Queda and all other terrorist organizations and the regime's who support them

I don't want to get on anybody's nerves, but is this going into the NSG player profile eventually?

I request that my player profile be removed. Thank you.

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Player Profile: The Free Lands of Jambomon
Real Name:
Age:
General location: New Jersey / New York , USA, most of the time
General political affiliation(s): Independant
General cultural affiliation(s): mostly Irish
Where did you find nation states?: the wide world of the web
Have you read any of Max Barry's books?: just Jennifer Government
Professional Status: Student
How many hours a day do you watch tv?: none
What is your favorite genre of music: techno/classic rock
Political Beliefs: mostly moderate liberal
Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: could use a little tweaking here and there
Arms Trade: fine as it is
Death Penalty: for
Economic System:
Education: priority, not as good as it could be in the US
Electoral College in USA Elections: should burn in itty bitty pieces
Environmentalism: generally for, but not at the ELF level of enthusiasm
Euthanasia: for
Evolution or Creation?: evolution, if i decide to care
Gay Marriage: go for it
Gun Control: sure
Immigration Policies: I'm starting to think that fence is a good idea
Income Tax: I guess it's neccesary
Israel/Palestine: not on my top vacation spot list, but i'd love to do some humanitarian work there
Political Party Affiliation: Independant
President Bush/American Policies: *smacks head* these do not make me proud to be an american
Prostitution: if that's the only way you can get your money, then go for it
Religion: Zen Buddhism
Social Security: I rather like the system
The UN: It could be more effective, but it has good intentions
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I'm vegan for the health benefits. I really could care less whether you eat meat or kill animals or whatnot... I am known to snag myself some teryaki chicken now and then (*slap* bad vegan)
War in Iraq: has morphed into something totally different in the past couple years. generally NOT in support
War on Terror: how can you declare war on an inanimate thing?

Sumamba Buwhan
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Player Profile:

The blah blah of Sumamba Buwhan
Real Name: Glenn
Age: 32 (at the time of posting this - born in '74)
General Location: USA - Nevada - Las Vegas
General Political Affiliation [if any]: none or leftish(?)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: none
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend from another message board
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: not yet
Professional Goal: Make the world better with businesses created for that purpose
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1
What is your favorite genre of music: no faves
Other information: I'm bi?


Political Beliefs:


Abortion: Is a valuable tool for many
Affirmative Action: Is a nice way to help those who have been trampled
Arms Trade: whatever
Death Penalty: to kill people who kill people to show that killing people is wrong seems rather silly to me.
Drugs: shoud all be legal
Economic System: sociallay responsible capitalism
Education: BS in CIS
Electoral College in USA Elections: should be done away with and replaced with direct democracy and runoff elections
Environmentalism: we need to do whatever we can to keep the Earth healthy
Euthanasia: is fine if practiced responsibly
Evolution or Creation?: how about evolution with creative input?
FCC: fuck you very much
Gay Marriage: let any consenting adult marry any other consenting adult so that they may have the priveledges that come with that contract
Gun Control: I agree with criminal history checks before selling someone a gun.
Immigration Policies: Make it easier for immigrants to attain citizenship
Income Tax: I'm not sure but I think I might be approving of a consumption tax.
Israel/Palestine: Israel should have never been set up where it was but since it was Israel needs to be kept in check and so does Palestine and Palestine shoudl be given help in building a viable state.
Philosophy: populism tempered with tough love :)
Political Party Affiliation: none
President Bush/American Policies: Worst President in my lifetime
Prostitution: shoudl be legaland regulated for safety
Religion: is nice for people who need it. some people seem to need to be told what is right and wrong and seem to need the fear of punishment in the afterlife to avoid doing bad things.
Social Security: I hope I still have it when I retire.
The UN: Is effective on some things and innefective on others. The idea is wonderful but perhaps there could be reform.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I've been a vegetarian for about 5 years.
War in Iraq: a mistake - we should only commit to trainign Iraqis for their own security and get our troops in a phased cut and run ;)
War on Terror: Will never be won if we dont tackle the root causes of terrorism - which wont be done at the barrel of a gun There willa lways be violent extreemists nevertheless but at least we can give them less cause for recruitment.

The Most Serene Republic of Sirenes
Real Name: Kajsa
Age: 16
General Location: Sweden, Gothenburg (Göteborg)
General Political Affiliation: Liberal.
General Religious Affiliation: Agnosticism
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Dunno. Just found a link at some website.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope
Professional Goal: Oh.. Haven't decided yet, there's a lot of things I'd like to do.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Some days: 0. Other days: 3.
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock/Metal.


Political Beliefs:

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Abortion: I think that it should be used in emergencys. Not just "Oh, I got pregnant, well, I'll just do an abortion". It should be something serious about getting an abortion.
Affirmative Action: Huh? o.O
Arms Trade: Dunno.
Death Penalty: Only for criminals that have made their victim(s) suffer. A headshot with instant death is not a cruel crime to me. Raping your son on a daily basis for several years = castration with a spoon and then you get to die :)
Drugs: Some drugs, like marijuana, alcohol (mostly because there is a culture of drinking) and relatively mild drugs are ok. Horse, coke, acid, meth, etc: No. Big, big no. In the end, I think it's up to the individual to decide.
Economic System: Lagom (Like... Medium?)
Education: Free for all. More money should be invested in school. I hate thrashed schools and teachers without a proper education.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Haven't got a clue.
Environmentalism: Sure, it's horrible that the environment is being destroyed, but honestly.. I think we're overreacting.
Euthanasia: If the patient is going to die within a short time, why not? People should be able to decide wether or not they want to live. If I were supposed to live for like five months hooked onto a respirator, and then I would die, I'd think "The sooner, the better".
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Isn't that some kind of media control crap in the states?
Gay Marriage: Big yes. Love is love, after all, why not let people live the way they want to? If gay people wants to get married, let them. If you find it disgusting, just look away.
Gun Control: Somewhat. I actually like guns, so I'm not impartial. But hey, at least you should have a license. And it shouldn't be easy to get.
Immigration Policies: I think that there should be a lot of thought to this, since you do have a country to run. Can't have people taking jobs, homes, etc. But somewhat immigration are of course ok.
Income Tax: Not to much, not to little. If you make a lot of money I think you have a duty to help those with less money.
Israel/Palestine: Can't they just make up, split the country in two and share it? I hate that stupid argument between those two, are they looking for attention or what?
Philosophy: Things aren't always as hard as they seem.
Political Party Affiliation: Folkpartiet.
President Bush/American Policies: What's the difference between the presidents? One got a blow-job under a desk (or something), another one started a war... They're all the same to me.
Prostitution: No. It's insulting to both the men and the women in the country. The women are objectified and are seen as someones you can buy. Men are seen as animals that can't control they're lust. And it's pretty pathetic to pay for sex.
Religion: It's up to the individual to choose it's own religion. I, personally, would prefer a non-believing society. I hate narrow thinking, and unfortunately, sometimes, it comes along with religions.
Social Security: Okay, if you actually NEED it, of course you should get it. But if you use the system, I'd probably send you away to North Korea or something.
The UN: Good idea, but I'll probably have to resign. I really don't like it when people tell me what to do.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Well, if you like eating green stuff, sure, but I just think it's sad.
War in Iraq: Probably just something that would give Bush good publicity. Unnecessary to try to deal with another countries problems. A waste of your inhabitants.
War on Terror: Just a fancy slogan, everbody is a terrorist to someone.

The Rafe System
[i]Political Beliefs: Same as gov'tal type (see below)
[b]The Rafe System
Real Name: "Rafe"
Age: 25
General Location: Generally Earth
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Konstantinos verstion of Dark Pagan
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Randomly searching the internet
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Leader of "a few" planets :-D
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0.0025
What is your favorite genre of music: if its not country, disco, rap, gospel (gregorian okay) or christmass songs, there is a posibility i might like it.
Other information: Gay, Pagan, Left-handed, white, male, Libertarian.
Abortion: Let the woman decide
Affirmative Action: Employment like Justice SHOULD be blind, basing employment on ability, not colour of skin or anything else.
Arms Trade: No. If a country cannot enforce its gov'tal doctorine without sticks and stones, it does not deserve weapons with a 100% guarantee of killing.
Death Penalty: For.
Drugs: Absinthe, marajana(sp?), peyote okay. Alcohol, chocolate and caffine okay. Potatoes, tomatoes (both nightshade family) and partly hydroginated corn oil; no.
Economic System: Minimalist Constitutional Neo-Feudalist Libertarian Monarchy
Education: For.
Electoral College in USA Elections:
Environmentalism: when humanity finds another planet, that it will suffer the same biocidal result as this one is infanitly sad.
Euthanasia: By decree of the patient, or next of kin only.
Evolution or Creation?: Does it matter?
FCC: unconstitutional
Gay Marriage: Yes, I would like to get married.
Gun Control: No. The last line of defence is the Citizen, they would need all the help they could get!
Immigration Policies: For LEGAL immigration; with the idea of deporting illegals on the next outbound transport tanker to where-ever; except country of origin.
Income Tax: is a deterant to working, and working more hours; so no.
Israel/Palestine: If you have to pick up the gun; you failed.
Philosophy: For. And for philosophy of religion more then religious adherance.
Political Party Affiliation: see gov'tal type
President Bush/American Policies: Makes the Founding Fathers cry.
Prostitution: If based on free will, okay.
Religion: Pagan; the ideas of "As it harm none, do what you will" run incredibly deep. Adheriance to it at the state level would illiminate war, coup's, criminals, jails, police...et al.
Social Security: unconstitutional, plead the 5th!
The UN: fails.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: wrong. The human brain is as large as it is only with the availability of meat in the diet. Fully half of a persons daily calorie intake is used by the brain. Wolves eat once a week, cows; every day. Think on this.
War in Iraq: read Hamlet. we are now one of the daughters.
War on Terror: define terror before you go after it; same with drugs.

Federation of Unknown apathy
Real Name: Shiran
Age: 24
General Location: Israel
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Modern Liberalism
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: just google it
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal: Foregin affiars office, east asia field.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1-2 hours
What is your favorite genre of music: what ever my ear likes
Other information:

Abortion: Yep, after a certain time of pregnancy, no
Affirmative Action:
Arms Trade: Against
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Against
Economic System: Capitalist with wellfare.
Education: If I had a say, univeristy will be a must.
Electoral College in USA Elections:
Environmentalism: To a degree, nothing good comes out of being a fanatic
Euthanasia: only when incurable.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Depends on what issues.
Gay Marriage: Hey, it's their life, let them have it.
Gun Control: That could help
Immigration Policies: Those who want to benefit the country, and do no harm to it, are welcome.
Income Tax: as long as they don't take too money, sure
Israel/Palestine: Take a wild guess.
Philosophy: Pragmatism
Political Party Affiliation: The israeli social-democractic party - mertz
President Bush/American Policies: No brain what so ever.
Prostitution: I'm basically against that, but if a person chooses to do what he or she wants with her body, I cannot hope to tell them what to do.
Religion: Why bother, it was good when the human race was young, now the great religions are just a hinderance.
Social Security: All for
The UN: A good idea, a bad execution, third time will be the charm
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Humans are omnivores, but again, people want to eat veggies, let them, but they should know that they slaughter innocent carrots in the process
War in Iraq: That was idiotic in a sense, but who knows what might have happened if they hadn't
War on Terror: Now, that's a Total war, all for it.

Please remove my outdated entry (two years) until I can be arsed to make new one. Thanks.

Can you please delete my entry? Thanks.

The Armed Republic of New Mitanni
General Location: Southern California, USA
General Political Affiliation : “Republitarian” (generally Republican, Libertarian on select issues)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Read about it on-line
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal: to live off a royalty stream from commercialization of inventions
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 4-5
What is your favorite genre of music: rock

Abortion: Only justified to save the physical life of the mother. However, I am willing to look the other way in cases of rape or incest. [I]Roe v. Wade was, and remains, completely devoid of Constitutional support.
Affirmative Action: Legalized discrimination. Assistance to those who are economically disadvantaged is fine; preferences given to individuals merely by virtue of their belonging to a politically favored group is unacceptable.
Arms Trade: Arms sales to allies are perfectly legitimate.
Death Penalty: Strongly in favor. Should not be limited only to first-degree murder. I would extend it to additional crimes including espionage, commission of terrorist acts, and repeated child rape.
Drugs: On the fence. I tend to think the government shouldn’t regulate what I choose to consume, recreationally or otherwise. However, I also recognize that drug trafficking leads to serious societal, not to mention international, problems.
Economic System: Free-enterprise capitalism, subject to reasonable regulation.
Education: Pre-university education should be privatized.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Strongly in favor.
Environmentalism: In favor as long as not taken to extremes.
Euthanasia: Unacceptable.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Probably outdated.
Gay Marriage: Absolutely not. No marriage, no civil unions, no adoptions, no recognition of any kind for sexually deviant lifestyle choices.
Gun Control: Second Amendment, baby! Concealed weapon permits should be readily available to the law-abiding. However, I would draw the line at allowing individuals to own heavy weapons like mortars, rocket launchers and machine guns.
Immigration Policies: Illegal aliens should be actively pursued and deported. No benefits of any kind for illegal aliens. No automatic citizenship for children of illegal aliens. The borders should be secured by any means expedient. Businesses should be held responsible for hiring illegal aliens. Business owners, corporate executives, etc. should be held personally responsible for ensuring that only citizens and legal aliens are hired. If they are found to have knowingly or negligently hired illegal aliens, they should be personally fined and/or imprisoned.
Income Tax: Flat tax above a minimum income, below which no tax is assessed.
Israel/Palestine: Israel keeps Jerusalem; other border adjustments to be negotiated. Israel’s security to be guaranteed. The so-called Palestinians must renounce violence, recognize Israel and prevent their territory from being used as a base for attacks against Israel.
Philosophy: Can’t really summarize it briefly.
Political Party Affiliation: Republican
President Bush/American Policies: Far better than the ‘00 and ‘04 alternatives, but I wish there were another Ronald Reagan available. I probably agree with 51-60% of his policies, but about 0% of the other party’s policies.
Prostitution: Should be legalized, taxed and regulated to ensure against abuse of women and children, control by criminal enterprises and detrimental impact on public health. Should also be kept discrete.
Religion: Favor Catholicism, but with reforms including purging child-molesters and other sexual deviants from the clergy, allowing married priests; friendly to most other Christian denominations, except theocratic-oriented sects and extremists such as Westboro Baptist Church; think well of Judaism, also Buddhism; regard Islam as an enemy ideology.
Social Security: Should be privatized.
The UN: Faulty idea from the start. The US should leave the UN and form a separate organization limited to democratic, Western-oriented nations.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Irredeemably silly. I’m glad humans are at the top of the food chain. They’ll have to pry my steak knife from my cold dead fingers.
War in Iraq: No substitute for victory! Deposing Saddam: good. Not securing the borders, not crushing the so-called “insurgents” and “militias”, not putting Muqtada al-Sadr’s head on a Marine’s bayonet, not having a hot-pursuit policy into Syria and Iran: bad.
War on Terror: Call it what it is: the war against Islamo-Nazism. Favor whatever means are necessary to defeat the enemy.

I'd have to make mention of my desire to have my age changed, to 21 please. If that could be done, that would be "freakin' sweet".

I need to have my age changed to 39.

I also would like to suggest a place in the profiles to list any puppets a player might care to claim. Not mandatory of course, since one of the points to puppets is their anonymity.:cool:

Italy 1914d
Political Beliefs:
Real Name: Drew
Age: 19
General Location: Currently: Norway, was and will be again: Alaska
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Left
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: I honestly believe in Karma, but no organized religion other than The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Where Did You Find NationStates?: David Parker
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: President of the United States
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0-1
What is your favorite genre of music: No can say, but much of the music I like is older than I am. Everything from the Beach Boys to Biggie Smalls, through the Clash and on through the Alphabet
Abortion: Would prefer it done in the first trimester, but I support a womans right to choose unconditionally
Arms Trade: The US does way the fuck to much of it
Death Penalty: Not until it is cheaper than life in prison
Drugs: Legalize Marijuana, stop wasting time on source related issues, I want to see more state sponsored treatment, rehab, and prevention through education.
Economic System: I agree with Adam Smith, the government is there to protect the people from the corporations, and the corporations should have absolutely NOTHING to do with the Government, in other words I am disgusted by the current state of affairs in the United States.
Education: YES
Electoral College in USA Elections: No
Environmentalism: I support the environment over profit, but rarely see the two as conflicting in the long run.
Euthanasia: For consenting adults I see no non-religious argument against it. Yes.
Evolution or Creation?: I am a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
FCC: Should support Public Broadcasting from those who are attacking it.
Gay Marriage: I support it wholeheartedly as a political institution, and will not stick my nose into church business.
Gun Control: YES, Guns Fucking Kill People, and the United States has the blood of far too many innocents on its hands without giving more small arms to our pet terrorists.
Immigration Policies: Punish those who hire immigrants more. So long as folks can get a job and save thier families back home, they will find a way through all the border controls. If we crack down on Wal-Mart and illegal agricultural hiring who only hire the illegals because they are cheaper, they would hire citizens at legal wages and we would have no "immigrants are stealing american jobs" issue.
Income Tax: YES! reversal of Bush's ludicrous cuts to the rich, and increased taxes for the top percent or two.
Israel/Palestine: Neither are on the right side at the moment, I think that the Palestinians should follow Gahndi's example, I feel that they would get further. Though as long as the US and Israel continue to violate and veto UN actions, I can understand their tactics.
Philosophy: It depends, my golden rule/Universal Imperitive is dont impose your values on others. And the United State's foriegn policy almost always sucks.
Political Party Affiliation: None. But when I run for president it will probably be as a Democrat.
President Bush/American Policies: I am sure I have made this clear. I largely agree with Chomsky, and with Chavez more often than with American Leaders.
Prostitution: I really havn't given it much thought, maybe if I am strapped for cash in college, if I decide to give it a shot I'll be sure to let you know.
Religion: In moderation. It makes people insane. But can also help people too. Generally speaking, I dislike fundamentalists.
Social Security: Yes
The UN: Yes, and remove the one nation Veto, and Fuck the United States if we violate Security Council resolutions.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I really like Beef, but feel very bad about the conditions the animals are raised under, I admire you V/V and try to eat mostly game (such as moose and caribou) myself.
War in Iraq: The logical continuation of American Foriegn policy over the last 30 years, and that is the ONLY way in which it is logical.
War on Terror: Is greatly increasing America and Britan's risk of being victims of terrorist attack. And could be most successfully performed by a United States withdrawl of support from governments who perform state sposored terrorism (though it is rarely called that in the case of US allies)

I really am going to run for president, I hope I can convince you that I deserve your vote.

General Location: Minnesota, USA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian/Left wing
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Ex-Catholic,Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: yes
Professional Goal: Teach and work in the tech field
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2-3
What is your favorite genre of music: rock

Abortion: Pro choice but personally against it.
Affirmative Action: Dislike any decisions based on race.
Arms Trade: Dislike arms trade to support parties that are currently “For” our interest (example alkida) tend to cause issues later on.
Death Penalty: Against, though for work in prison
Drugs: Should legalize many
Economic System: Free-enterprise capitalism, subject to reasonable regulation.
Education: Increased public funding
Electoral College in USA Elections: Slightly against
Environmentalism: In favor as long as not taken to extremes.
Euthanasia: Acceptable , Though more acceptable if it is self requested then family requested.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Needs some work …
Gay Marriage: Full Marriage and adoption rights.
Gun Control: Some reasonable control but do not like to restrict ownership on guns any more then necessary. Massively heavy penalties for any transgression using a wepon.
Immigration Policies: Should penalize companies who knowingly use illegal immigrants as labor.
Income Tax: Flat tax.
Philosophy: Live and let live
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian/Democrat
President Bush/American Policies: Horrible
Prostitution: Should be legalized, taxed and regulated to ensure against abuse of women and children.
Religion: Atheist, Ex-Catholic
Social Security: Should be trimmed down.
The UN: Good Idea bad implementation, But not sure there is a better one with national soverenty like it is
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Fine but do not wish to be one myself
War in Iraq: Finish the job and make sure no fuckups like this happen again if possible
War on Terror: Stupid implementation … you don’t win a war driven by hate by blowing up civilians. You do it by showing their hate is unfounded.

QAZOX


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The Very Strange Hamlet of Qazox
Real Name: Mark
Age: 29
General Location: Southwest Florida
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Republican
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Wikipedia
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Crime Scene Tech
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2-3
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Other information:


Political Beliefs: I believe in the right that no one has the right to tell you how to live your life.

PHP Code:
Abortion: No except for cases of Rape, incest or Mother's health.
Affirmative Action: No
Arms Trade: No
Death Penalty: Yes
Drugs: Legalize Marijuana!!!
Economic System: Everyonewho can work should work. Get rid of Welfare except for handicapped people that cannot work
Education: College
Electoral College in USA Elections: Yes but allow a percentage of each states electorial vote reflect the popular vote of that state.
Environmentalism: Somewhat an evironmentalist
Euthanasia: Yes
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: BAN the FCC!!!
Gay Marriage: NO. Equal rights, but not marriage
Gun Control: Hell No. Nazi Germany had gun control and look what happened then.
Immigration Policies: Kick out all the Illegals. Only those here to work, for college or for vacation only.
Income Tax: Get rid of it
Israel/Palestine: Israel
Philosophy: Everything happens, and its because you did it.
Political Party Affiliation: Republican
President Bush/American Policies: America needs to worry about America 1st and the rest of the world 2nd.
Prostitution: Legalize it, have them checked every 3 months.
Religion: Whp cares? They all have it wrong anyway
Social Security: Yes
The UN: the US should withdraw from the UN
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Who cares?
War in Iraq: In favor of it. Sends a message that you don't wanna mess with the US.
War on Terror: See above

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The Islamic Republic of Soviestan
Real Name:Stan Sovie
Age:University age
General Location:Northern Hemisphere
General Political Affiliation [if any]:centrist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:Muslim
Where Did You Find NationStates?:link on a friends profile
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: 0
Professional Goal:Teach, travel the world
How many hours a day do you watch TV?:no more than 4 or 5
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock generally
Other information:
Political Beliefs:
Abortion: leaning towards against
Affirmative Action: strongly against
Arms Trade: For
Death Penalty: For in most cases
Drugs: depends on the drug
Economic System: capitalism
Education: Its good, people should get as much as they can
Electoral College in USA Elections: should be thrown out
Environmentalism: very much for
Euthanasia: suicide is wrong
Evolution or Creation?: both
FCC: should be reformed
Gay Marriage: not for
Gun Control: strongly opposed
Immigration Policies:let people come and go as they wish
Income Tax: Taxes should be low
Israel/Palestine: 100% strongly pro-Palestinian and pro-Palestine
Philosophy: To be a servant of Allah as best I can
Political Party Affiliation: none
President Bush/American Policies: domestic policies are ok, foreign policies are horrible
Prostitution: should be illegal
Religion: The world is far better with it than it would be without
Social Security: Is necessary
The UN: Is great
Veganism/Vegetarianism: fine by me
War in Iraq: was wrong, unnecessary occupation of Muslim land
War on Terror: is made up to protect oil

I also would like to suggest a place in the profiles to list any puppets a player might care to claim. Not mandatory of course, since one of the points to puppets is their anonymity.:cool:

i'd like to second this if i may, cuz i'm to much of an attention seeker to not mke such information open to the world but too shy to tell the world unless they seek uch information out.

Johnny B Goode

Nation: The Free Rock Concert of Johnny B Goode.
Real Name: Not telling for five bucks.
Age: I am 13.
Gender: Male.
General Location: Weston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Middle. I don't agree with the left or the right.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic/Atheist/Maltheist.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: From a friend.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Computer programming.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1.
What is your favorite genre of music: Hard rock, metal (Van Halen, Def Leppard).
Abortion: I am pro-choice. If I have unprotected sex with any girlfriend I happen to have in 5 or 6 years, I don't want her to get pregnant unless she wants it.
Environmentalism: Hybrid cars are the way to go.
Euthanasia: Support, but only if the patient has no will to live.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, and I oppose the teaching of "Intelligent Design." (Should be called Dumbass Design)
Gay Marriage: Support. They aren't hurting anyone, are they?
Israel/Palestine: Foreign aid to Israel has to end. We should support a two-state solution and stop meddling in their affairs.
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a moron.
Prostitution: Should be legal, but regulated. That's probably the only way I'll ever get some. :(
The UN: Should be listened to more often.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: People eat what they want.
War in Iraq: Oppose vehemently.
War on Terror: Oppose.

Wallum
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The Anarcho-Capitalist Lands of Wallum
Real Name:
Age: 17
General Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
General Political Affiliation : Anarcho-capitalist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Through a freind
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal:
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: less than 1
What is your favorite genre of music: Country
Other information:
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Personally against, but pro-legalization
Affirmative Action: Completely against
Death Penalty: Very pro
Drugs: Pro-legalization of any and all drugs to anyone
Economic System: Complete laissez-faire
Education: Completely privatized, poor educated by charity
Electoral College in USA Elections: Eliminated
Environmentalism: Repeal all laws
Euthanasia: Pro
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution but private schools can teach whatever they want
FCC: Completely against
Gay Marriage: Marriage should have nothing to do with government. Certain religions can ban it in their own religion (the pope could say "no gay catholic marriages), but one can legally declare himself married to his can opener if he so pleases.
Gun Control: Against
Immigration Policies: For completely open borders
Income Tax: Abolished and replaced with the fair tax (assuming we must have a state)
Israel/Palestine: Palestine. I want peace, but can't blame Palestine in attacking Israel and can't stand American support of Israel
Philosophy: My political beliefs center around the philosophy and belief that you own your life.
Political Party Affiliation: Varies for each election, but generally libertarian. Occasionally republican or democrat based on particular individual
President Bush/American Policies: Generally against, but sadly, America still seems to be one of the better places in this world
Prostitution: Fully legal
Religion: Let people worship as they will, although I see theists and atheists equally ignorant in claiming there is/isn’t a god with no actual evidence either way.
Social Security: Privatized
The UN: We should leave it immediately and stop funding it
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I think they're nuts, but it's their choice
War in Iraq: Pull out immediately
War on Terror: End support for Israel and they will leave us alone

The Madchesterlands
Player Profile:
The Republic of The Madchesterlands
Real Name: Elias
Age:17
General Location: Buenos Aires
General Political Affiliation :Social Democracy
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnosticism
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Google
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Diplomat
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1/2
What is your favorite genre of music: Indie

[i]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Gringo stuff... I guess in favor of.
Arms Trade: Strict regulation.
Death Penalty: Against in all cases.
Drugs: Legalization of soft drugs.
Economic System: Strictly controlled capitalism
Education: Free and available for everyone.
Electoral College in USA Elections: More gringo stuff... dunno.
Environmentalism: The environment must be protected. Pro-Kyoto.
Euthanasia: For.
Evolution or Creation?: A scientific theory with positive evidence or bigot blabbering? hmmm....
FCC: WTF?
Gay Marriage: Consenting adults can do whatever they want.
Gun Control: Strict.
Immigration Policies: Lax
Income Tax: Progressive
Israel/Palestine: Israel
Philosophy: Mixture.
Political Party Affiliation: Currently none. Perhaps the UCR.
President Bush/American Policies: Disgusting
Prostitution: Legalize, unionize.
Religion: Taxed.
Social Security: In favor.
The UN: Should get stronger.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I can't give up hot dogs...
War in Iraq: BS
War on Terror: Even bigger BS

Einsteinian Big-Heads
Player Profile:

The Most Immortal Confederation of Einsteinian Big-Heads
Real Name: Timothy
Age: 18
General Location: Adelaide, Australia
General Political Affiliation : Independent (I suppose)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Roman Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friends
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Author
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 3
What is your favorite genre of music: Folk Rock

[i]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Opposed
Death Penalty: Only appropriate when the individual poses an uncontainable threat to society while alive.
Drugs: Recreational use of illicit drugs should be illeagal
Economic System: Free market with limited government intervention.
Education: Should be free.
Electoral College in USA Elections: One of the many stupid creations of the American Constitution.
Environmentalism: Greenies tend to piss me off, but their cause is noble.
Euthanasia: Opposed
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: Cautiously support civil recognition of gay marriage
Gun Control: Civilians should only be allowed guns in exceptional circumstances.
Israel/Palestine: The only way this thing will be resolved is if people stop taking sides.
Political Party Affiliation: Independant
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a moron.
Prostitution: Opposed
Religion: Religion is never the problem, people are
The UN: Useless
War in Iraq: Absolute Disaster

Bekerro

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MSN: holidaysong@hotmail.com
Email: holidaysong@hotmail.com


Player Profile:

Real Name: Barry
Age: 21
General Location: Republic of Ireland
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Green Party
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: From a friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Undecided
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 4 approx.
What is your favorite genre of music: Alternative Rock
Other information: Homosexual


Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Leaning towards pro-choice
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Against
Economic System: Free market with state controlled redistribution of wealth
Environmentalism: Pro-environmentalism
Euthanasia: Support
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution obviously
Gay Marriage: Definitely (without the involvement of religion)
Gun Control: No guns please
Immigration Policies: Free movement of people
Income Tax: Multiple tax bands
Israel/Palestine: Two state solution. End to Israeli settlements and an end to Palestinian terrorism.
Political Party Affiliation: None - vote for Green Party / Sinn Féin
President Bush/American Policies: To borrow an American term - they suck
Prostitution: Legalise
Religion: Waste of time
Social Security: Take from rich, give to poor ala Robin Hood
The UN: Nice to have them around
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I like meat

I turn 16 on Jan 10th, considering that my player information hasn't recieved it's previous update yet. I though I might as well request it to be updated as soon as possible, I don't care if it happens before my birthday, I just want to see it done. No disrespect intended.

ZARAKON
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IM Contacts: NONE
Player Profile: NONE
Political Beliefs: LIBERAL

Blah Blah Blah of Zarakon
Real Name: Not saying
Age: Not saying
General Location: Iowa
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Democrat
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I don't remember...
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: None
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 4
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Other information: None

Abortion: Strongly for in all cases. On demand
Affirmative Action: Strongly against
Arms Trade: Strongly Against
Death Penalty: Strongly against
Drugs: Strongly for deregulation
Economic System: Capitalist Socialism
Education: Strongly for increased financing
Electoral College in USA Elections: Strongly against
Environmentalism: Strongly for
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: evolution
FCC: No opinion
Gay Marriage: Strongly for
Gun Control: for
Immigration Policies: Guest-worker
Income Tax: strongly for, but more of it should go to the rich
Israel/Palestine: Israel should get out of occupied land
Philosophy: None
Political Party Affiliation: Liberal
President Bush/American Policies: Against
Prostitution: No opinion
Religion: Often hurts more than helps
Social Security: Strongly for
The UN: Strongly for, but it doesn't have enough power.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Strongly against
War in Iraq: strongly against
War on Terror: Strongly Against

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Please add these pics to my profile. Thanks.

And take away any others, if they are there.

The Lone Alliance
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The Allied States of the Lone Alliance
Real Name: Brian
Age: 22
General Location: Southeast United States
General Political Affiliation: Libertarian Socialist (Left)
General Religious Affiliation : Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Another Message board
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Computer Security Job
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2
What is your favorite genre of music: Alternative, Rock, Classical
Other information:
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: No longer needed
Arms Trade: Depends
Death Penalty: For
Drugs: Higher punishment for dealers, less punishment for uses
Economic System: Mixed Ecnomey with protection against corporate exploitation.
Education: Very important to our future. Needs more funding.
Electoral College in USA Elections: No Opinion
Environmentalism: Supports
Euthanasia: Agree
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: No Opinion
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: Against
Immigration Policies:Needs some reform, Legal immigration needs to speed up, illegal immigration needs to stop.
Income Tax:Higher income should equal higher taxes. End tax cuts to the rich!
Israel/Palestine: For Israel, but support a two state solution.
Philosophy: You don't deserve respect, you earn it, and can lose it.
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat, the local Socialist
President Bush/American Policies: An idiotic corporate puppet that's ruining the nation.
Prostitution: None of my business
Religion: Christian
Social Security: Against privatization, leave it alone.
The UN: Needs work but it's the best we have for now.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not one but I'm fine with it.
War in Iraq: An illegal war waged on lies and designed for profit
War on Terror: Somewhat for

The something of Aarindor
Real Name: I didn't like it, I prefer be called other ways, Kay (Short for Kayurin) is the most used this times...
Age: Depends...
General Location: Head: Between the clouds, from the throat and down somewhere in italy...
General Political Affiliation [if any]: None
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: By chance on a forum
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope
Professional Goal: Become a writer
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: less than 1
What is your favorite genre of music: Metal and Classic
Other information:


Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Yes, choice of mother, right for the father to not acknolowedge the children
Affirmative Action: Ignorant of the matter I think
Arms Trade: As if we can stop it
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Legalize
Economic System: There is one that works?
Education: Should be better...
Electoral College in USA Elections: Not interested
Environmentalism: A bit
Euthanasia: Favor
Evolution or Creation?: None of both
FCC: APU?
Gay Marriage: Favor
Gun Control: Against
Immigration Policies: Sometimes are needed
Income Tax: 15%?
Israel/Palestine: Not interested
Philosophy: None in particular...
Political Party Affiliation: None
President Bush/American Policies: Not really nice to see...
Prostitution: Favor
Religion: Favor, Against fanatism
Social Security: Not really needed
The UN: Useless
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Vegetables are good with kebab...
War in Iraq: One of many...
War on Terror: Another of many...

Player Profile:
The Nation of Goonswarm AKA The Armed Republic of Mirkana AKA The Most Serene Republic of The Far Realms AKA The Republic of Da Free Orks
Real Name: CLASSIFIED
Age: 18
General Location: Pacific Northwest
General Political Affiliation [if any]: centrist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Jewish
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Darwin Awards Philosophy Forums
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: 0
Professional Goal: Win nobel prize
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 45 minutes on weekdays, more on weekends
What is your favorite genre of music: Religious
Other information:

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Not touching this issue with an 11-foot pole
Affirmative Action: against
Death Penalty: For in most cases
Drugs: Either make cannibis legal, or ban tobacco
Education: Must... have... knowledge! Must... spread... knowledge!
Electoral College in USA Elections: Keep it
Environmentalism: Pro
Evolution or Creation?: G-d designed natural selection
Gay Marriage: for
Gun Control: opposed
Immigration Policies: let people come and go as they wish - just tell us first.
Income Tax: Taxes should be low
Israel/Palestine: Pro-Israel, but supporting a two-state solution
Philosophy: To serve G-d by learning about His world, obeying His laws, spreading His word, and improving His PR
Political Party Affiliation: Independent
Prostitution: Swedish model (arrest the customers and pimps, not the prostitutes)
Social Security: Is necessary
The UN: Needs serious reform
Veganism/Vegetarianism: fine by me
War in Iraq: Justified, but implementation was screwed up
War on Terror: Needs to be done, but needs new tactics

I need to get mine updated a little bit.

Trotskylvania
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Player Profile:
The Federated Communes of Trotskylvania
Real Name: Jordan Majszak
Age: 18
General Location: Montana, USA
General Political Affiliation : Communist-Anarchist/Libertarian Socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic Humanist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Wiki
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: I plan on going to MSU next year and studying political science and economics with the hope of obtaining a PhD in either.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2
What is your favorite genre of music: Thrash Metal
Other information:
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I believe that womyn have the right to have an abortion at any point in the pregnacy when the fetus is not viable on its own.
Affirmative Action: Conditionally. I see them right now as a necessary evil given the level of racism in the US to this day.
Arms Trade: Only if absolutely nescesary
Death Penalty: Only for War Crimes/Crimes against Humanity
Drugs: Won't touch, but whatever floats your boat
Economic System: ParEcon or Council Communism
Education: Free and Universal
Electoral College in USA Elections: Get rid of it
Environmentalism: I'm very supportive of social ecology, but not so much the reformist technocracy that is so popular now.
Euthanasia: A sad necessity.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Get rid of it
Gay Marriage: All the way
Gun Control: Absolutely not
Immigration Policies: No restriction
Income Tax: If we are to have taxes, they must be highly [rogressive
Israel/Palestine: Both need to grow up
Philosophy: Generally, just a garden variety humanist
Political Party Affiliation: Socialist Party USA
President Bush/American Policies: I am absolutely disgusted at the past century of foreign policy
Prostitution: Legalize it and then crack down on those who use women as sexual slaves
Religion: Believe what you want
Social Security: Great idea, but needs to be funded progressively
The UN: Great potential for ending war and conflict
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not for me personally, but whatever floats your boat
War in Iraq: Should've never happened
War on Terror: Shouldn't be a war. End the policies that cause terrorism, and bring bad guys to justice.

The People's Republic of Arinola

Real Name: Lewis Connell
Age: 16
General Location: SE England
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: From a friend.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope.
Professional Goal: Psychiatrist.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2 or 3?
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock/Metal


Political Beliefs:
Abortion:Pro-choice
Death Penalty:Strongly against
Drugs:Each to their own, do what you want.
Economic System:Slighty capitalist, otherwise business stagnates.
Education:Should be free, and entitled to everyone.
Electoral College in USA Elections:I'm British.
Environmentalism:Save the environment! *waves flag*
Euthanasia:For it.
FCC:Should burn in hell.
Gay Marriage:For it. Let them do what they want.
Gun Control:Should be controlled to an extent.
Immigration Policies:Controlled-but not too tightly.
Income Tax:Should exist. But different percentages for different income.
Israel/Palestine:Don't care. Both as bad as one another.
Philosophy:MACH SHAU!
Political Party Affiliation:Right now, Labour. Only because they're the lesser evil.
President Bush/American Policies:Bullshit.
Prostitution:If regulated, can work.
Religion:I'm a Christian.
Social Security:W00t welfare!
The UN:Shouldn't be the US's bitch.
Veganism/Vegetarianism:Each to their own. I like my steak.
War in Iraq:Shouldn't be there.
War on Terror:An excuse.

The Commonwealth of United Guppies
Real Name: Let's say it begins with "I".
Age: I'm not that private!
General Location: Maine
General Political Affiliation : DEMOCRAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: CHRISTIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Some other forum
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Something involving the Internet
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 7!
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock (duh)
Other information: Barney is evil!

Beliefs:

Abortion: A HORRIBLE CRIME AGAINST GOD!
Affirmative Action: Huh?
Arms Trade: As long as it's overseen, with permission, and not illegally.
Death Penalty: Only for rape, murder, and xtreme robbery.
Drugs: Nopers. Never will support, never have.
Economic System: A single McDonalds restaraunt for 25$? W00T!
Education: School lunches could use a workout.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Huh?
Environmentalism: Hunting should be downgraded.
Euthanasia: Huh?
Evolution or Creation?: Humans weren't evolved from chimpanzees, FOR THE LAST TIME!
FCC: This reminds me of a Family Guy cartoon.
Gay Marriage: See Abortion ^^^^.
Gun Control: As long it's legal.
Immigration Policies: See Arms Trade ^^^^.
Income Tax: TOO.........HIGH!
Israel/Palestine: Huh?
Philosophy: God exists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat!
President Bush/American Policies: Prsident Bush is an ape.
Prostitution: A HORRIBAL CRIME 'GAINST EVERYBODY [I]AND GAWD!
Religion: Christian.
Social Security: Huh?
The UN: Just fine.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Let them do what they want.
War in Iraq: See below.
War on Terror: They blew up the World Trade Center, those a$$holes are gonna PAY!

Wooooo updating today.

And :fluffle: to Hotrodia, he's doing a bit of work I've avoided ever since this started. :)

Final update will be in a bit, and I'll add in all the dead nations so people can tell me who they morphed into. :p

I also fixed a couple of tag issues in one of the posts cause I'm a nerd like that. :cool:

I have been reminded why removing old nations only happens once every few months. Here's the list this time. If you know they're back as something else, feel free to mention it.

adjacent_to_belarus
allied_alliances
amecian
anarchic_conceptions
angry_fruit_salad
apathetic_waffles
archibaldaria
avarhierrim
azati_prime
bejerot
blood_of_the_full_moon
bogmarsh
bonstock
boolari
cabbage_land
cairntarra
calpe
canada-germany
caprine_states
carb_lovers
careen
cataduanes
cerephine
christopher_thompson
commie_catholics
compadria
crapshaiths
credonia
czar_natovski_romanov
daiokura
dans_le_noir
demanci
demented_oppression
dogburg_ii
dongara
draxium
eh-oh
electricia
eudelphia
eutrusca
fairytinkarisen
fiamma
free_mercantile_states
freed_fitchians
haradwaich
heron-marked_warriors
holy_socks
holyboy_and_the_666s
hugoland
hullepupp
inkana
integratedworkage
jambomon
jellybean_development
jester_iii
jordaxia
kazcaper
kellarly
killer_zoids
kjralon
krakozha
kuehenberg
kwangistar
lashie
lionstone
mcleod03
m3rcenaries
mesatecala
mitigation
momanguise
monkey_fights
moontian
muntoo
myidealstate
neon_plaid
neutered_sputniks
new_sernpidel
nycton
oologah
osutoria-hangarii
otarias_cabal
palaios
poptartrea
qxuvia
ramir
rashidya
rather_large_noodles
ravenclaws
refused_party_program
riegab
rohirric_legend
sadwillowe
schartlefritzen
shelleyhanisy
shizensky
si_takena
simonist
sinuhue
skittletopia
sonaj
soviet_democracy
starps
stephistan
super_american_vx_man
syniks
tabriza
tactical_grace
technience
techon
teh_cameron_clan
the_elder_malaclypse
the_frozen_chosen
the_helghan_empire
the_mushroom_kingship
the_odd_one
the_serene_death
the_supreme_galaxy
the_weegies
thermidore
torregal
tremerica
trousrs
tweedlesburg
venus_mount
vittos_ordination2
walnut_destructo
wolf_huggers
wrecker
zincite
zionic_rune
zombie_lagoon

sinuhue, back as neesika

Aw man, there are a few nations there I'm going to miss :(

Amecian died only this week and is expected back very soon (we hope/assume lapse in logging in is all). Same with Angry Fruit Salad.
ETA: In fact, she just came back from the dead already.

Avarhierrim is back as, unsurprisingly, Avarhierrim2.

Eutrusca's back as.. damn, forgot. Something similar-sounding; he posted in the 'Anyone seen Eut?" thread a few days ago.

And unless I'm very much mistaken, Vittos_ordination2 is back as Vittos_the_City_Sacker.

The Theocrady of Chietuste
Age:18
General Location:Pittsburgh, PA
General Political Affiliation: Theocrat, but unhappy member of Republican party
General Religious Affiliation: Christian, Protestant, Evangelical, Reformed, Presbyterian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Someone told me about it
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal:linguist translating Bible into lesser-known languages
How many hours a day do you watch TV?:none
What is your favorite genre of music:I don't have one


Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Against in all cases except where the egg has implanted in the fallopian tubes
Affirmative Action:College is about academic merit, and that's all that should be considered in applicants
Arms Trade:against
Death Penalty:for
Drugs:against use of, but against regulation of. I favor slowly reallowing them while starting real education programs to teach about their dangers. Something more than "Just say 'No!'"
Economic System:Libertarian capitalism
Education:Slowly phase out into totally private control
Electoral College in USA Elections:blah
Environmentalism:We are to be stewards of the earth. This is the only issue I agree on with the Democrats
Euthanasia:Against, all cases
Evolution or Creation?: Creation
FCC:Regretablly, we need it
Gay Marriage:Oxymoron, marriage is between one man and one woman
Gun Control:Against
Immigration Policies:If you don't come legally and your nation would let you come legally, we're sending you back
Income Tax: Against, the fewer taxes, the better
Israel/Palestine: Israel
Philosophy: Reformed Christian, whatever school that fits into
Political Party Affiliation:Republican, but unhappy, considering going independent
President Bush/American Policies:Bush is an idiot, but I support most of his polocies
Prostitution:Against
Religion: The state is to follow God's Law, preferably with a Reformed Christian interpretation
Social Security: Against
The UN: against
Veganism/Vegetarianism:Nothing saying in Scripture that it's wrong
War in Iraq: support
War on Terror: support

The Benevolent Evil Queen Of SilverCIties

Real Name:Jacqueline
Age:32
General Location: Northwest US
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Evil Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Other
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Oh ages ago from another website lost to the sands of time
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes
Professional Goal: To be Professional
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: a couple
What is your favorite genre of music: I have several
Other information:

Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Left up to the individual
Affirmative Action: wasnt that outlawed ages ago?
Arms Trade: well if you have extra arms, and no legs I see nothing wrong with trading someone for a leg
Death Penalty: nah more like suffering penalty
Drugs: Yes Please!
Economic System: people buy stuff others sell stuff, it works
Education: Need more funding!
Electoral College in USA Elections: should be gotten rid of
Environmentalism: Save the dwarf pines! Poor little trees...
Euthanasia: Yes, in fact I plan on smothering my elderly parent,several times today
Evolution or Creation?: Evocreationism
FCC: Censorship!
Gay Marriage: Sure!
Gun Control: Deffinately
Immigration Policies: Open borders
Income Tax: Hated but necessary
Israel/Palestine: blarg, we should keep our noses out if it
Philosophy:
Political Party Affiliation:
President Bush/American Policies: Suck!!!!!!
Prostitution: As long as it can be regulated i am ok with it
Religion:
Social Security: talk about an oxymoron
The UN:
Veganism/Vegetarianism: if we were meant to be vegan then our bodies would not be able to tolerate meat
War in Iraq: we should not have been there to begin with
War on Terror: that is a JOKE!!!!

THE DOMINION OF NECHRONIA

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The Dominion of Nechronia
Real Name: Leif D. Hardin
Age: 26
General Location: North America
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Random search for nation sim games
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal: A pro Jungle Jim
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: no cable or sat
What is your favorite genre of music: Classical, metal, classic rock, and many more
Other information:
Political Beliefs:
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Abortion: Only for the right reasons
Affirmative Action: A crutch
Arms Trade: :)
Death Penalty: Yes and we need to speed it up.
Drugs: Should be legal, taxed, and registered users and bar them from certain jobs.
Economic System: One that does not create a wide divide from rich to poor.
Education: Needs a lot of improvement.
Electoral College in USA Elections: A prime example of what not to do.
Environmentalism: yes and no
Euthanasia: depends
Evolution or Creation?: Both are possibilities and some day we may know.
FCC: To big for there britches.
Gay Marriage: Don't care
Gun Control: Less
Immigration Policies: The processes should be more streamlined illegals are still illegal
Income Tax: To high
Israel/Palestine: A free Jewish state
Philosophy: Bushido
Political Party Affiliation: Socialist
President Bush/American Policies: Dummass making dummass polices
Prostitution: Should be legal, taxed and regulated for heath reasons
Religion: Buddhist/Shinto
Social Security: Good thing
The UN: Lazy good for nothing @##$%^&%&#%@%@#%!$!%@#%#!
Veganism/Vegetarianism: As long as you don’t force it on me I don't care.
War in Iraq: Poor logistics and well its too late now, but support our troops.
War on Terror: Poorly handled, over propagandized, and well your fighting an ideology, no win scenario just think of Vietnam.

Could you please remove the Professional Goal line from my entry. 'kay thanks.

Please remove me entirely from the list. The information is woefully out of date and I haven't the time to update nor the wish for it to remain as-is. Thank you.

This is real life I take it.. to sum up I'm a passive libertarian fundamentalist

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Political Beliefs: I am socially liberal and personally reserved, but non ethnocentric. I have a strong beleif in personal freedoms, and freedom from state control of personal life, so in that way conservative, but I beleive in an efficient and effective government in terms of fiscal responsibilities, serving as a endpoint and directive to stimulated society from stagnation. I'm more of a logical rationalist than I am a cultural conformist. I think doing the right thing is better than selfish or structurally motived action. e.g. cause the change when it will have the effect, not live to fight another day. I was previously a mostly blind supporter of those who asked my help and I had no moral issues with, I am still like that but am far more environmental and reserved in neutral settings. I'm a brahmic luddite at heart stuck in a scienctific fact driven militant nieche domain. I've grown through self exploration, now I'm moving with cruise control


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Divinus Imperium ofIntracircumcordei
Real Name: William Ashley
Age:26
General Location: North America Great Lakes Region South West Central Ontario
General Political Affiliation [Socially Progressive Structural Libertarian -Social Party]:
General Religious Affiliation [Gnostic Aesthesiogen- world faith/culture - have my own cult called eccelsia en vera]:
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I ran across it surfing and was like what the heck is this, then like a year or so latter I was over my reasearch phase and was looking for an online game and found it. I think I may have been planning a game called divine right when I saw it the first time.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no I'm leaching. I don't read much, only when I have to.
Professional Goal: I'd like to retire, and live in the tropics on a beach and pick fruit and do other gathering in an adjacent tropical forest. I'd like to make a club / studio on the beach and throw beach parties with trance and other music and video play. I'm progressing towards anthropology as an interest but have no idea what I'd do with it other then BS thought. I have a list of things I'm interested in doing social, whether innovation of my technology designs or my political models and utopianism. I'm putting my time in. I' here to help people, and I hope to escape the temperate and subartic conditions faced in these northern parts. I'm big on weather so good weather is a big part of my professional goals.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: I generally dont but have been catching blips every few days lately as I sometimes sitdown for a bit when getting home from school until I get the though I need to type something or the bed would be more comfortable.
What is your favorite genre of music: trance and happyhardcore (depends on the song as I like good music from all genres.
Other information: see my website for more info http://intracircumcordei.info

Political Beliefs:

Abortion: I think it is an female issue, I can never really know what it means. From my perspective I don't support it for myself, but I find it hard to really know what it means from a womans perspective. I understand people value quality of life and make their choice - so in that way I am pro choice, but personally the issue makes me feel ill.
Affirmative Action: I'm an equal minded person. I think loading contexts such as employment is detrimental to the long term good of society. I think people should be valued as they are valued, individually, based on who they are and what they represent. If rascists loose a chance for a good employee that is their loss. I think treating people on a quota system waters down humanity.
Arms Trade: I'm bigtime antimilitancy, but I am for freetrade and unrestricted business capacities.I think that dangerous materials need to be securely handled though. I think everyone should be able to protect themselves and their values as they choose, defensively, but offensive actions are not likened. I don't understand how people can accept a world where they must kill or destroy to have a sense of improvement in life. I'd much rather die for a cause than kill for one. It is a waste of money. The aryan vedic concept of the conqueror and that who submits only to rule by wisdom and use. I don't feel like living in a world that doesn't agee with my standards, I find it hard to identify with shivanism, as I am more of Brahmic Nirvanist in mind. Arms trade should be controlled by the military since it is their weapons (I'd make sure mine is kept safe) (military industrial complex.. and if they kill their support then it wont be trade much longer. (money drain)
Death Penalty: I think the death penalty should only be engaged by preauthorized agreement. e.g. you must first before being charged agree that the death penalty should apply to you if you are convicted with a charge carrying the death penalty. I would rather die than be held in jail and waste tax payer money, since I will forever hold a animosty and disdain for society after it infringes my personal liberty. If they destroy me socially I have no desire to be involved in their existance, the basis of respect and mutual recognition in rightness ceases to exist, and society becomes evil, rather than a benefit. I'm not in favour of prisons my reasoning is people can either live in society, and not be killed by a mob or individuals (hit etc..vigilantism), the person can live in another community without issues (relocation programs) or the person is an ongoing risk to society and it is either that they must be exiled out of society (to another barren non jurisdictioned area - no mans land) or they should be killed (i.e. in combat if they are attacking) - they will need for, so either they are civilized, they will accept death by starvation or the beastial nature will show itself in the savage.
Drugs: People should be able to choose what personal drugs they use. Contaminants involved in drug processes are issued much likecar exhaust and industrial wastes. putting others at risk is not fair to them, but controlling personal lifestyle is an infringement of the individual. All chemicals are drugs regardless... I don't think doctors / scientists should have say in what is beneficial for everyone - if they don't have that consent to determine what is right for someone else. There is more to life than medical science. I think we as individuals should determine what is good for each of us, in that we respect individual choices. We should maintain the right to defend ourselves when our communication conceives the need for non confidence though. Drugs appear to kill and change a perception, but so can rocks. so can trees, so can 1 ton of wheat or tap water. More controls need to exist to safely allow use of drugs. There is a greater need for safe drug aquisition free of fakes and poor quality sources.
Economic System: I see economy as a governmental creation as well as a personal creation. I think people should be able to trade freely, but we must recognize need before profit. Development and the legacy of action is more important than any short term or even long term monetary gain. Governmentally I am strongly socialist and think that socialism is the most efficient form in a planned economy. One that distributes goods on a need basis. I think preservation of the environment, and the environmental yeild is the real focus of the economy not gold.
Education: I support universal free education,and feel philosophy should be a central focus (greekstyle). my own educational systems take concepts from various nations (japan for peer group learning systems,germany for apprenticeship programs etc.. ), I think that arts and science (or mental and physical courses are a good division in teaching of education, and history and human progression should be the model that is followed when teaching (e.g. teach primitive lifeskills such as cave painting etc..to the young - then progress to current affairs as the person ages, both in arts and sciences feilds ongoing) I think that law/civics and latin should be taught in primaryschool and on, in addition to first aid - into larger medical and survival training practices. I also feel that the school day should be longer and more field trips should happen, but the structure of teaching, community involvment and group work rather than purely teacher directed lectures should be integrated.
Electoral College in USA Elections: It's the system, so you realize that you have an electoral judiciary...it's not like you have a much of a choice anyway. It be nice to see them with other capacities as well to make the role more vital. I think that the college should be used as a method of checking. Like toal vote will count and electoral vote will count. If both are not attained then a type of copresiendcy would happen. (as if) I think that the political parties should both have a role in the administration - since they have large popular support segments. (its part of the us law... republic.)
Environmentalism: very important, I'm a treehugger
Euthanasia: Less pessimists. I think people should be able to off themselves, but there needs to be tight controls if it aint pure suicide, as corruption could make murder easier to pull off.
Evolution or Creation?: I think that reality has not yet fully occured, and that as a state we are both finite and changing. science demonstates mutation based on energy transfers, cosmic rays .. but behind every cosmic ray I think is divinity. Just because things evolved doesn't mean that god wasn't behind it the bible only starts in like 5000 bc or something like that. I see myself as in divine communication with divinity and reality is a feeling and persuasion of beleif rather than based on a purely physical existance. There is scientific evidence for evolution and there is cultural / historic evidence for creation. What I know is that I am perceiving things, how those things got to where they are or why they are that way would involve very indept deconstruction..but even the concepts of evolution and creation can be deconstructed. I beleive in a creator, and I beleive that things accumulate based on factors.. but there is no definite system, outside of order - chaos and illogic, other wise paradoxial fallacies seem to be the wall of existance, but peace is there if it finds you.
FCC: A paranoid body for the stupid. There are meaningful reasons for it's existance but it is a control body, and I'm fundamentally libertarian (don't read criminal). I think they can save a lot of personal vendettas, but I think maybe they go too far in integrating economic factors with social factors. I don't think public decency and order should be classed as socioeconomic. I think it should be more fundamental and sociomilitant, it is censorship afterall.
Gay Marriage: I'm for civil unions, I think that the term marriage is traditional but I understand some marrying relgions do embrace homosexuals so it is a valid usage. I'm for unlimited civil unions and think there should be a better way for family identifications but feel private law is better than statutive laws on social status, as I beleive in social equality.. but support private liberality.

Gun Control: Got one? Control. Just remember if you kill the person making your bullets.. either you have to learn how, or you won't be able to use the gun except as a blunt melee weapon perhaps.
Immigration Policies: Remove all national borders and citizenship. If they survive, they must be doing something right.
Income Tax: I think that it is a bad word. I think people should be taxed on how much money they save rather than how much money they make. That way the rich always pick up the tab, theyre the ones who own everything anyway.
Israel/Palestine: Lazyness, boredom, and international idiocy. Do they have any other national sports? (Big mistake in making a national homeland for they jews considering revelations. Madagascar...good. Too late now though - what the hell were the british thinking. I think it would have been much better if the jews just took over government by continueing to migrate and take over political control by passive means, rather than an invasion/war in palastine- it is greek anyway... jews are babylonians (chaldeans).
Philosophy: My mind model is platonic but off philosphy a bit I find alexander pope to be a farily profound mind. I'm try to support ahimsa, and am a social humanist primalist.
Political Party Affiliation: social party (non registered )
President Bush/American Policies: wasting money for control ...oddly the administrations policies are o.k. but they could be doing more to prevent serious issues.. there are initiatives but I think the pace and implementation is laging. The war gets lots of focus (I'm not in favour of the middle east war personally) as I think philosophy and cooperation is the only long term solution to end violence and bitter feelings.
Prostitution: workers are whores, does it matter if they are fking your back or your crotch? I think some protections need to be put inplace to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among prostitutes. It is there choice, dating is dating. If you buy a womans dinner or give her a 50 or 100 etc.. for some type of sexual favour is there a difference, some people don't have time or social skills to get a woman into bed, but it doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to have sex. Prostitutes have been part of society since human civilization emerged. I see no valid reason in having prostitution an illegal operation - taxes-- and tax avoidance does become an issue - minimum wage issues for the real hoes might be an issue to-- 5 cents is just criminal - I don't care if you only have one tooth. bi a. Not that I'd use one myself. Not that I'd get any without - not that I care.
Religion: Culture, with something to carefully speak about, just incase. It is all real in the mind. I don't beleive in disempowering faith, but I cast all religion empirically within my own model. diety are my avatars and I theirs. symbolic identities teach me life, and I live by what I know.
Social Security: I receive ODSP (about $1000 / month) without it I might be totally outside the social system.. is it good or bad... it is different. As humans the common beleif seems to be we live and die, the timeframe is different for others. I'm ready to die but if there is a way to live without compramising my morals than so be it.
The UN: country club. they are doing things, but it feels like social engineering rather than proactive prevention.... they need more money - spent better and they need to include the people in the process rather than a global republican approach. people shouldn't be silenced based upon political beleifs of government. I think a forum model is better than a republican model and democratic values should have some medium of interaction, even if just advisorial.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I am a strict vegan. Good thing. my diet aims for jain veganism (that is a jain diet with no animal product - this includes no dairy, poultry, eggs, meat etc.. plus anything made from animal such as white sugar, foods with calcium propinate etc...
War in Iraq: why? I'm not in favour of militant actions to use force to overthrow a government. there are lots of reason why it made sense, but in the end I don't agree. It is sad that the money spent on war could not have instead been spent on cooperative projects that both saddam hussien and the iraqi people could have agreed were useful processes. the missles wern't a security risk. The way the us government violated international laws on countless times or violated diplomatic protocol, or the way the world treated the iraqi people is not right, and it is still not right. It is digusting.
War on Terror: A criminal and misguided practice. Police your borders not inside others. When Canada went to war in Afghanistan, there was all this rhetoric about ultranationalism, fundamental nationalism etc.. but it isn't them that are fundamental nationalists, they are fighting for their values not for national ambition, their values are transnational not subnational - that is why it is a global struggle, it is American and other nations that are ultranationalist patriots or subnational political organizations. Still militancy is issued - it plays out as a testing ground. I think it is very dangerous to give any self interested government a free reign on attacking and abducting private individuals outside their own juridictions - that is terrorism in itself, with no valid legal exemption. A country that commits warcrimes as that secret police is even a more rhetorically frightening proposition. I don't like it, prevention is fine but there is a line you shouldn't be crossing without consent.

Hey, If I could get the old pictures taken down, that would be great. They are, after all, rather old.

In their place, I'd be appreciative if you could put this one up:

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The Dominion of The Gestahlian Empire
Abortion: I personally find it deplorable, but it is not my job to make decisions concerning a woman's body. The choice is her's.
Affirmative Action: I know little about that.
Arms Trade: Arms should not be traded with nations that perpetuate war or oppress their own citizens.
Death Penalty: A bit barbaric and out-dated, I think.
Drugs: Legalize, but heavily regulate, all drugs, soft and hard.
Economic System: Mixed economy.
Education: Should be reformed, and should receive far more funding.
Electoral College in USA Elections: It seems to be outdated.
Environmentalism: Protecting the environment is imperative.
Euthanasia: I support a person's right to choose to be euthanized.
Evolution or Creation?: Both.
FCC: It should be abolished.
Gay Marriage: It should be legalized.
Gun Control: I oppose gun control.
Immigration Policies: I have no opinion on this.
Income Tax: A flat tax is my preference.
Israel/Palestine: I'm neutral on this.
Philosophy: Pragmatic centrism.
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: Bush has done a horrid job, simply horrid.
Prostitution: Prostitution is dangerous and demeaning to women. Therefore, it requires regulation.
Religion: Christian
Social Security: SS should be semi-privatized.
The UN: No opinion.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: To each his own.
War in Iraq: Dreadful, immoral, wasteful.
War on Terror: Misguided and ineffective.

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The Principality of Simonist v2
Real Name: Jennifer W
Age: 21
General Location: Midwest, USA
General Political Affiliation : Liberal free-thinking voter
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I had an old nation (Simonist) in 2004-2005 that never got revived
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Company and part of Jennifer Government
Professional Goal: still none
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: depends on how many hours a day I'm home
What is your favorite genre of music: Classic Rock
Other information: My fiance finally proposed in January '07
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Should be a woman's choice, but not an easy way out if the pregnancy is a result of flat-out irresponsibility
Affirmative Action: I've yet to be convinced that it does either evil or good
Arms Trade: No opinion
Death Penalty: Rather not say
Drugs: If we regulate alcohol, which can be just as bad as some drugs, why not even the playing field? (That said, I don't do drugs, and rarely drink)
Economic System: There will be problems with every system
Education: Should be cheaper!
Electoral College in USA Elections: Popular vote makes more sense to me
Environmentalism: Well, I'm a treehugger, but I'm not militant
Euthanasia: I don't see anything wrong with it, with patient consent
Evolution or Creation?: Creavolution
FCC: :upyours:
Gay Marriage: Sure, why not? I know more stable gay couples than I do straight couples
Gun Control: Not a problem in my area, so no opinion
Immigration Policies: QUITE a problem in my area -- I wish there was just a little more control over the illegal immigrants coming in.
Income Tax: No opinion -- I still get most of it back every year
Israel/Palestine: I'm not taking sides
Philosophy: Ever read The Tau of Pooh? I live by it.
Political Party Affiliation: Registered Republican so I can vote in my county's primaries, but I vote according to what candidates I like the most, not by party lines
President Bush/American Policies: I think that Bush is, at this point, a fall guy for all the shortcomings of his administration -- but I still don't like or support him.
Prostitution: Only where legal and regulated
Religion: Personal choice that has no place being pushed upon others
Social Security: I think it's failing
The UN: I quit paying attention
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I was a vegetarian for several years, as a result of being unable to digest meat, so I can appreciate what a commitment it takes; however, they have no right to try to convert omnis to vegetarianism. Nor do the omnis or carnis have any right to ridicule them for their choice.
War in Iraq: It'll never end
War on Terror: It's impossible to ever end

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Political Beliefs: Paleolibertarian

The Crown Alliance of Europa Maxima
Age: Born in 1986...so guess.
General Location: drifting about in my own little world...Otherwise, England for now.
General Political Affiliation: Anarchocapitalist
General Religious Affiliation: Deist with Satanist leanings
General Cultural Affiliation: Anglo-saxon
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A like-minded friend of mine introduced me to it.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Becoming an economist...
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: I leave the TV on, but the most I really watch is 2 hours.
What is your favorite genre of music: Death metal, goth rock, epic rock, classic rock, electronica, pop, techno, alternative, classical music...most good music. Some of my favourite bands here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=503208).
Other information: Ask and ye shall know...maybe

Abortion: Yes, although where adoption is an option, it would be preferrable.
Affirmative Action: That would make me racist though, now wouldn't it? I do not support it and believe it should be dismantled.
Arms Trade: Nuclear disarmament by all States.
Death Penalty: Notionally support it, though I think it is too much power to place in a government's hands.
Drugs: Its your body...do what you want with it. Should be legalised.
Economic System: Capitalism unleashed.
Education: Fully privatised.
Electoral College in USA Elections: No.
Environmentalism: Property rights will do the trick.
Euthanasia: Yes
Evolution or Creation?: How about both? I don't think either offers concrete answers, yet I'll give both the benefit of the doubt.
FCC: Abolish.
Gay Marriage: Civil unions, yes. As for Church marriages, it should be up to the Church.
Gun Control: Within reason. People should be allowed to arm themselves. I'd prefer they learnt defensive martial arts instead...
Immigration Policies: Up to the host community. Under private property anarchism, subscribers to a defence agency can contractually (and voluntarily) agree to whom property may be sold, should they please.
Income Tax: Abolish it.
Israel/Palestine: So fucking what? I don't really care
Philosophy:Kant, Rand, Nietzsche, Nozick, Kelley, Rothbard, Aristotle, Schopenhauer, Plato, J.S. Mill and Locke are my favourites. I admire Hans-Hermann Hoppe and his works. Generally, a lover of philosophy and art in general. I endorse ultraminimal monarchy as an alternative to anarchocapitalism.
Political Party Affiliation: I abhore partisan politics. That said, I currently support the American LP.
President Bush/American Policies: Mostly oppose. Bush makes me laugh though.
Prostitution: Just another industry.
Religion: Deist with Satanist leanings.
Social Security: Should be done privately.
The UN: Union of anarchocapitalist enclaves for me. The rest of the world is to be traded with, visited, but otherwise stay out of our affairs.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Omnivore, yet I eat healthy. Not that I eat much anyway...
War in Iraq: An abomination.
War on Terror: Idiocy.



Update please.

I'm going to update mine.

Soheran
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Real Name: None
General Location: Above the Earth's core.
General Political Affiliation : Anarcho-communist with strong primitivist leanings at times
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Heretic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I don't recall
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Jennifer Government and Syrup
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0
What is your favorite genre of music: Alternative rock, I guess.
Other information: I do actually have a sense of humor. I've even tried expressing it now and then.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: A human right.
Affirmative Action: Strongly supportive. Problems do not solve themselves.
Arms Trade: Against
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Legalize and regulate; provide services for those who need help.
Economic System: Communism. I'm against capitalism and markets.
Education: Should be free of cost and free of compulsion.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Abolish it.
Environmentalism: Strongly supportive.
Euthanasia: People have the right to die.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Concerns itself with irrelevancies
Gay Marriage: Strongly supportive
Gun Control: Arm the workers. Disarm the state.
Immigration Policies: No one is illegal. Smash all borders.
Income Tax: Radically redistribute wealth.
Israel/Palestine: Zero-state solution
Philosophy: Consequentialist semi-utilitarian with a Kantian lean of late
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: Abominable.
Prostitution: It probably wouldn't exist in a free society, but in this one legalization is the lesser evil.
Religion: Against
Social Security: Supportive
The UN: Apathetic
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Probably morally obligatory, but not to any great degree.
War in Iraq: Needless imperialist slaughter
War on Terror: Needless imperialist slaughter

Nicoliaz
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Real Name: Nicholas
Age: 15
General Location: Northern Maine
General Political Affiliation : Independent, Centrist, Moderate Classical Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic (sometimes I lean more towards atheist, other times more towards theist)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Chat room
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet. :P
Professional Goal: Probably politician, perhaps a firefighter. >.>
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Depends, some days I watch TV for perhaps over 12 hours, while other days I don't watch any at all.
What is your favorite genre of music: I don't really have a favorite. I tend to like things such as jazz, rock & roll and classical.
Other information: I'm interested in religion, philosophy, theology, mysticism, economics, freakonomics, law, history, military strategy, logistics, geography, politics, debate, language, science and other related things.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro Choice if the future baby is in the first trimester, if the mother is endangered by allowing the baby to be born or even grow during the gestation period or if the future baby is the result of rape. Otherwise, Pro Life.
Affirmative Action: Let's make everyone equal by discriminating against white men! . . . Wait, what?
Arms Trade: What about it?
Death Penalty: Against (except for people who murder and/or rape several people or people who commit treason)
Drugs: End the prohibition and the drug war! It wastes money. Legalize and heavily regulate & tax drugs, alcohol and cigarettes (harsher taxation on meth, cocaine and cigarettes, lighter taxation on alcohol and weed).
Economic System: Mixed economy (mostly free market, allow the government to break up/regulate monopolies)
Education: Well, for one thing, better teachers, students and parents.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Eh, haven't completely made up my mind, but I'm leaning towards against.
Environmentalism: I'd like to see businesses get punished (read: taxed) for excessive emissions and harm to the environment. Also, politicians need to start acknowledging the very real possibility of a climate shift in the near future (not like "The Day After Tomorrow" close, but still too close for comfort).
Euthanasia: For (when consent is given [I believe consent should be assumed when the patient is in a state of vegetation, is brain dead or is in a similar state and it's unlikely that the patient will ever recover])
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Fuck 'em.
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: Depends, what do you mean by gun control and/or what does gun control entail?
Immigration Policies: I think we need to start "building" Mexico and other countries so that immigrants from Central & South America stop flooding us. Also, Americanize immigrants (give them basic education about our country and the English language).
Income Tax: Tax the poor the leas and tax the rich the highest (but not to the point where it becomes a large burden that makes thriving difficult)
Israel/Palestine: They both commit atrocities. America should stop supporting Israel and become neutral, Israel can manage by itself now. I think that the Palestinians should have their own state and the Israelis their own state. Israel and its neighbors need to stop fighting. :<
Philosophy: Agnosticism, Humanism, some Buddhist, Judaic, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Taoist, Confucian, Federalist, Republican/Representative Democratic, Direct Democratic, Classical Liberal, Deist, Italian Renaissance, Age of Reason, and Age of Enlightenment influences.
Political Party Affiliation: Independent
President Bush/American Policies: For the most part, against (although sometimes he doesn't mess up too badly :P)
Prostitution: Legalize and heavily regulate it.
Religion: Agnosticism, some Buddhist, Judaic, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Taoist, and Confucian influences.
Social Security: Meh, not sure how to fix it, just fix it somehow. :/
The UN: I guess it's okay to have a place where all the nations can get together and talk, but what do they do at the UN anymore?
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I'm against factory farming and that kind of badness, but I think people should have a balanced diet. Try to avoid red meats though, eat more poultry and fish.
War in Iraq: Against (not sure if we should pull out though)
War on Terror: For (as long as we don't continue to piss off entire nations and groups of people)

Just a little update.

Age: 23

Abortion: While I am personally against, I see no reason why a woman shouldn't be able to if she so wishes as long as it is before the 3rd trimester.

Warmbuttcheeks
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Warmbuttcheeks
Real Name:prefer not to say, parents rules
Age: 13
General Location: SE TX
General Political Affiliation [if any]: liberal, but not democrat, (I go further)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Xtreme athiest!
Where Did You Find NationStates?: games subforum with a recommendation
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no, but I have one and will read it soon-ish
Professional Goal: be a rich ass engineer
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1
What is your favorite genre of music: rock, more specifically a few select bands, including Sparta and a few others
Other information: I play WoW


Abortion: Legal if the baby is not able to survive on its own
Affirmative Action: Eh
Arms Trade: outlaw
Death Penalty: outlaw
Drugs: drastic ones illegal, Mary J legal with high taxing to fix Bushies shitty-ness
Economic System: preferrably one that doesn't suck
Education: should be improved a lot with more ways for the best to get better and the worst to get to the level of the best
Electoral College in USA Elections: should be shot, popular vote is all that is needed; this doesn't make sense in today's society
Environmentalism: protect the environment, screw corporations who want to F*** it up
Euthanasia: eh
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, cause creation is for dumbasses
FCC: should be shot
Gay Marriage: same rules as other marriages, if need be change the name to "Civil Union" and give same rights as marriage
Gun Control: Guns in general should be outlawed
Immigration Policies: let them work for low wages, it isn't like anyone wants the jobs they do
Income Tax: eh
Israel/Palestine: a Jew and a Muslim go into a bar...
Philosophy: don't stop 'til it hurts
Political Party Affiliation: Independant, close to democrat
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a retard and America Policy f***ing sucks
Prostitution: legalize, but add regulation
Religion: should be outlawed in public places and religious groups should not be tax exempt
Social Security: don't care
The UN: read Social Security
Veganism/Vegetarianism: personal choice
War in Iraq: What war? Oh, you mean Bush trying to look big to hide his shitty presidency? This attack had no point at all
War on Terror: What war? It is more of a "I notice terrorists now, I am giving you attention; Do not bomb anymore.

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The Overeducated Pirate Regime of AnarchyeL
Real Name: Elric.
Age: 26.
General Location: New Brunswick, NJ (USA).
General Political Affiliation : Left-radical.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: If I met God, I'd kill him.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: StumbleUpon, I think.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope.
Professional Goal: To be a professor of political science. A nice research university will be great, but in this line of work you learn to take what you can get.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: On a loose definition of "watch," almost as many as I'm awake. I pay attention for about one or two hours, at the most.
What is your favorite genre of music: Punk.


[i]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Abortion should be legal--period. I also think we should be able to humanely euthanize infants born with severe birth defects within the first several weeks of life.
Affirmative Action: Pro. Very pro.
Arms Trade: Against.
Death Penalty: Opposed, but really only because we can't seem to implement it very well.
Drugs: You holding?
Economic System: Socialist, of some sort or other.
Education: As of Spring 2007, ABD in political science. Shooting for a Ph.D. in Spring 2009.
Electoral College in USA Elections: It's a good thing, if you think about it... although while we're on the topic I'd like to do away with primaries.
Environmentalism: I like the environment. We should stop fucking it up.
Euthanasia: Pro, for both ailing adults and defective infants.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Needs serious reform, but fundamentally I'm okay with its basic purpose.
Gay Marriage: A good thing.
Gun Control: A bad thing, for the most part.
Immigration Policies: I'm pro immigration. Lowest standard possible.
Income Tax: A necessary evil, in our current system.
Israel/Palestine: Palestine.
Philosophy: Critical theory.
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: If Bush died tomorrow, I would celebrate for a month... well, as long as Cheney went with him.
Prostitution: Not a customer, but not opposed either.
Religion: Didn't I already mention my divine death threats?
Social Security: Working better than most casual analyses care to admit.
The UN: Should be stronger, and the U.S. should actively support it.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I have never, in my entire life, eaten an animal or any part of an animal. Not on purpose, at least.
War in Iraq: Dumb.
War on Terror: ... and dumber.

D. M.
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Political Beliefs: Libertarian Socialist/Moderate


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Real Name: D. Mehta
Age: 20
General Location: New Jersey
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Independent
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Hindu Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Clan forum on KoL
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: PhD in Physics, Ideally a fellowship, more realistically an academic position at a university
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: None
What is your favorite genre of music: Not sure where this fits in, but I'm a huge fan of Andrea Bocelli
Other information:

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Legal
Affirmative Action: Unnecessary
Arms Trade: Illegal
Death Penalty: Legal
Drugs: Legal
Economic System: Somewhere in the grey area between socialism and capitalism
Education: Fewer standardized tests, more real information. Get rid of NCLB and replace it with something that doesn't suck. And increase spending for education, possibly taking this away from the money used to fight unnecessary wars.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Necessary, though in need of a reworking
Environmentalism: A good idea, with too many idiots being the vocal minority.
Euthanasia: Legal
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Remove NOW.
Gay Marriage: Legal. And it should be called MARRIAGE
Gun Control: Less restrictive
Immigration Policies: More flexible
Income Tax: *shrug*
Israel/Palestine: Both
Philosophy: Sort of a wide and varied category. I'd have to go with Humanist, egalitarianism, if such a thing truly exists.
Political Party Affiliation: Independent
President Bush/American Policies: OUT. NOW.
Prostitution: Legal
Religion: Legal...err...umm...a good idea, with too many idiots being the vocal minority.
Social Security: Good idea. No, nice try, I'm not putting the number up :p
The UN: A good idea that needs an upgrade.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Personal choice. I'm a vegetarian to some extent, though I'm getting into sushi. Mmm...
War in Iraq: OUT. NOW!
War on Terror: Fearmongering. Thank God it didn't go full-blown McCarthy, or I'd have been shipped off to Gitmo years ago. The people who cart you away don't tend to realize that being brown doesn't mean being Muslim. Despite, you know, there being 1 billion brown people who are not Muslim.

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Political Beliefs: Liberal Democrat

Grand Kingdom of Aerion
Real Name: Darrell
Age:20
General Location: Tennnesee, United States
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Spiritual
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Forgot
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: A little
Professional Goal: Public Relations Exec
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 4
What is your favorite genre of music: Hip-Hop and R&B
Other information:


Political Beliefs:
Abortion: First 6 weeks in special cases like rape only.
Affirmative Action: All the way
Arms Trade: Stricter control of arms
Death Penalty: Only for worst criminals. Serial killers, genocide.
Drugs: Legalize Marijuana. Others restricted
Economic System: Unsure
Education: All for
Electoral College in USA Elections: Abolish, public vote only
Environmentalism: Greatly needed, more environmental laws
Euthanasia: Yes if have terminal illness with suffering
Evolution or Creation?: Both. Created then some evolved
FCC: Can go screw themselves
Gay Marriage: Everyone should have equal rights
Gun Control: Yes, but those with good records can keep
Immigration Policies: Skilled workers should be allowed in
Income Tax: Reduce for middle class, increase for upper class.
Israel/Palestine:Both need to be at peace
Philosophy: Mystic spiritual
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat
President Bush/American Policies: Almost the worst yet as of 2007
Prostitution: Legalize and regulate (regular testing, etc.)
Religion: Separate but not necessarily excluded from State
Social Security: Maintain.
The UN: Needs to clean up act then could do good. Right now fake.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: A good healthy practice, I need to do it.
War in Iraq: BAD. But it is too late to pull out now.
War on Terror: Overexaggerated. There have always been threats

UNITIHU
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UNITIHU
Real Name:Anonymous
Age: underaged b@
General Location: CT
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Non-Denominational Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Back when I was a HARDXCORE republican, when I was like, 12, a classmate showed me it. How I've changed.
Professional Goal: lol video game designer
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: like none
What is your favorite genre of music: the classics, meaning the doors, zeppelin, and pink floyd
Other information: Catch me making a serious post out of spam, and I'll grant you an interbutt or two.


Abortion: Very legal. You want baby UNITIHU's running around?
Affirmative Action: Gross. People should get jobs based on skill. Sadly, it's a necessary evil.
Arms Trade: guns r kool
Death Penalty: Do it, but less expensive, please.
Drugs: Legalize all of it preferably, but realistically, taxed pot would be nice.
Economic System: i dont care. really.
Education: could be better
Electoral College in USA Elections: obsolete
Environmentalism: another thing i don't care about? WOW!
Euthanasia: sure. why not.
Evolution or Creation?: i'm so conflicted here i don't even bother thinking about it anymore
FCC: wont let me be, let me be me so let me see, they're tryin to shut me down on MTV, but it feels so empty WITHOUT ME
Gay Marriage: go ahead
Gun Control: guns are perty sweet.
Immigration Policies: Open borders? ITS AWWWRIGHT!
Income Tax: Federal sales tax.
Israel/Palestine: The middle east doesn't actually exist. I have seen no physical evidence to the contrary.
Philosophy: ....true human condition, uncensored blah blah blah
Political Party Affiliation: inderpendant
President Bush/American Policies: LOL
Prostitution: hoes need lovin too!
Religion: idk
Social Security: privatize it
The UN: needs more oomf
Veganism/Vegetarianism: idc
War in Iraq: See: Israel/Palestine
War on Terror: See above

Player Profile: Allied States of Chloralon
Real Name: Nate
Age:18
General Location: Chicago
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Left-Leaning Cynic
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Jewish
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Under a rock
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: This line and that
Professional Goal: Writer/Editor
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: .5
What is your favorite genre of music: 20's Jazz, Industrial
Other information:
Political Beliefs:Abortion: Mother's decision, and mother's alone.
Affirmative Action: Within reason
Arms Trade: Strictly controlled
Death Penalty: For rapists.
Drugs: Find a way to tax them.
Economic System: start with free market, and tighten control by business size category
Education: Ideally, shaped around students' interests.
Electoral College in USA Elections: No
Environmentalism: That ship's all but sailed.
Euthanasia: If the afflicted are in obvious pain.
Evolution or Creation?: If nothing is impossible to him, then can seven billion years perhaps be a mere seven days for a creator? Let evolution be cruise control and begin the plagues.
FCC: Just let us be.
Gay Marriage: Let freedom ring with marriage bells.
Gun Control: jailed for crime involving violence or a weapon? tough luck.
Immigration Policies: "Give me your tired, your poor...."
Income Tax: Ideally, abolish it. Realistically, lower for middle class and poor.
Israel/Palestine: I see no resolution in my lifetime.
Philosophy: Cynic/Surrealist
Political Party Affiliation: Independant
President Bush/American Policies: Despair-inducing
Prostitution: Legalize and provide a very good health plan. (Not likely, as they no doubt will not report their earnings.)
Religion: Either let every belief be given representation, or get them out.
Social Security: Good luck.
The UN: Didn't stop Bush, no good to me.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Good for them, but I like my flesh of innocent animals.
War in Iraq: A boon to the funereal industry
War on Terror: An excellent, albeit, obvious excuse to throw one's military weight around.

I want to make 3 corrections: Age, General Religious Affiliation, and Have you read any of Max Barry's books. Please leave everything else the way it was.

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The Republic of Danmarc

Age: 30

General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?:
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Jennifer Government was classic, Syrup was hilarious, can’t wait to read Company.

INFINITUS

The Free Land of Infinitus
Age: 22
General Location: South Carolina, USA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic/Pagan
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Through a friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes
Professional Goal: Director of systems engineering in an aerospace corporation
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 4
What is your favorite genre of music: New age/ambient

Abortion: In first trimester
Affirmative Action: Ambivalent
Arms Trade: Strictly regulated
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Small amounts of marijuana legal. Tighter control on cigarettes.
Economic System: Moderate income tax, moderate sales tax
Education: Highly subsidized through post-secondary education
Electoral College in USA Elections: Outdated
Environmentalism: Top priority
Euthanasia: Strictly regulated, but legal
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Yes, but limited role
Gay Marriage: Legal
Gun Control: Strict control, but legal
Immigration Policies: Relatively easy immigration policies, but strictly enforced against illegal immigrants
Income Tax: Moderate
Israel/Palestine: Both
Philosophy: "Do or do not. There is no try." -- Master Yoda
Political Party Affiliation: None
President Bush/American Policies: Good riddance!
Prostitution: Legal, taxable, and tightly controlled
Religion: Complete separation
Social Security: Yup, but implemented on a pay-receive basis rather than paying for a previous generation
The UN: For
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Encouraged
War in Iraq: Against from the beginning. Slow objective-based pull-out rather than a strict time table.
War on Terror: Against

Sekhemnebi the Quiet
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The Dominion of Sekhemnebi
Real Name: Mark
Age: 24
General Location: Australasia
General Religious Affiliation : Non-specific theist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: various forums
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: nyet
Professional Goal: move on from where I am
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1-2
What is your favorite genre of music: Gothic / Metal
Other information: Nil
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Morally I disagree, practically I consider that there are situations where it is the better alternative
Affirmative Action: conceptually good, in practices usually goes too far in one direction
Arms Trade: morally reprehensible, yet somehow unavoidable
Death Penalty: opposed
Drugs: some have their uses. Opposed to illicit substances, as well as many legal drugs that I feel are a waste of time (and over-prescribed).
Economic System: all have their failings
Education: vital to the continued development of the world. I would not force anyone to go further than they are capable of handling however, university is not for everyone.
Electoral College in USA Elections: complete waste of time, might as well draw the winning candidate out of a hat
Environmentalism: taken too far in most cases, or hypocritically applied
Euthanasia: legalized suicide...in some cases I would consider it to be the better alternative.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: *shrug* people can do as they please
Gun Control: shouldn't be necessary, unfortunately is.
Immigration Policies: generally necessary for continued well-being of a country, that said those immigrating should make an effort to integrate into the country they are immigrating to and not create ghettoes where only those of particular ethnic backgrounds dare to enter
Income Tax: flat rate income tax better than sliding scale income tax, rates should be relatively low, with very few deductions permitted
Israel/Palestine: Do not wish to enter the debate on this topic.
Philosophy: conceptual ramblings of the insane
Political Party Affiliation: nil
President Bush/American Policies: poorly planned and executed.
Prostitution: legalised & controlled better than illegal and dangerous to all involved
Religion: should be kept separate from government in all cases. other than that people should be free to follow religion as they desire, so long as they do not force it on those with differing beliefs
Social Security: could be better organised, necessary evil
The UN: more effective than the league of nations was, pity about the structure preventing it from being as effective as it could be.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: people should be free to choose as they like, but not force their beliefs on others
War in Iraq: moral quicksand
War on Terror: seems to have made it fashionable to declare war on an abstract concept....

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The People's Republic of Russian Reversal
Real Name: Ryan
Age: 23 (Born in 1984)
General Location: Tempe, AZ
General Political Affiliation: Socialist
General Religious Affiliation: Atheist (Secular Humanist)
Professional Goal: Teach in foreign countries, become professor of biochemistry, enter politics
What is your favorite genre of music: Industrial Techno
Other information: I am bipolar and bisexual.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Strongly pro-life. Only favor changing laws after sufficient support system has been created for single mothers.
Affirmative Action: Against if based on race. If based on poverty, for.
Death Penalty: Unequivocally against.
Drugs: All currently illegal drugs, plus nicotine, should be illegal. Punishment should be rehab, never prison.
Economic System: Strong emphasis on green economics
Education: Paramount importance. Everyone should be afforded a free education suited to his or her abilities. Not everyone should be funnelled into the same educational system. Not everyone should go to college.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Serves no useful purpose.
Environmentalism: Important as long as the longterm prosperity of humans is the ultimate goal.
Euthanasia: Against. There is always something left to live for.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution. Is this even a serious question?
FCC: Can go **** itself.
File sharing: Is not stealing.
Gay Marriage: No civil marriage. Civil unions for any couple. Marriage is a service steeped in religious tradition. If a couple wants to get married, go to a church. If they want legal benifits, get a civil union.
Gun Control: Absolutely. Having police carry guns escalates the level of violence. If no one has guns, criminals won't need them. No guns for anyone, including police.
Immigration Policies: Open borders with exception of known criminals.
Income Tax: Income equality reduces crime. Taxes provide services. Use taxes to provide services and narrow wage gap. Taxes are good.
Israel/Palestine: Israel had no right to exist. Now it does. In another 50 years, anyone who was displaced by the creation of Israel will be dead, and it won't matter.
Philosophy: Materialsm, Existentialism, Rationalism, Utilitarianism, and mostly, Secular Humanism
Political Party Affiliation: Independent
President Bush/American Policies: No respect for president Bush. He took a situation in which we had the sympathy of the entire world, and used it to pursue a war he wanted before getting into office, in the process ruining our global reputation.
Prostitution: Should be legal and regulated.
Religion: Is necessary for some people to have a reason to do good things. It is preferrable not to need it.
Social Security: Is not working how it should.
The UN: Is a great idea. Maybe doesn't work as well as it could, but as long as nations retain full sovereignty, that's not going to change.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I am a vegetarian (but eat fish often, and eggs rarely). I eat corned beef on St. Patrick's day as a cultural thing.
War in Iraq: Never should have started. We should leave asap.
War on Terror: A phrase to garner support with the American people. It's an ignorant approach to terrorism.

Can you update mine?


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Real Name: N/A
Age: 18
General Location: Connecticut, USA
General Political Affiliation : Social Liberal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_liberal)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Another forum
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Going into engineering
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1-2, depends
What is your favorite genre of music: Thrash metal
Other information: None.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Against abortion, but for killing babies.
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: Don't care
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Legalize
Economic System: Capitalism
Education: Public, with optional private
Electoral College in USA Elections: Inefficient
Environmentalism: Believe in man-made global warming and all that jazz, but not exactly an environmentalist
Euthanasia: Don't care
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Against
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: Against
Immigration Policies: Open immigration
Income Tax: Aren't we all opposed to taxes? Nevertheless, they do fund important things.
Israel/Palestine: Israel, mostly (I'm against the wall, and the war in Lebanon)
Philosophy: Complicated
Political Party Affiliation: Independent
President Bush/American Policies: He's a jackass.
Prostitution: Legalize
Religion: I'm not a particular fan of organized religion, but I support religious freedom
Social Security: Don't know
The UN: Incompetent at times
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Absolutely retarded.
War in Iraq: Supported initially, backtracking now
War on Terror: Take down the bloody bastards, but don't take down our freedoms.

Isn't this what Myspace is for? :p

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Das Viertel Reich
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If it could actually be pulled off, a benign dictatorship would be efficient, but since that's pretty much impossible, democracy is nice.:
The Dictatorship of Das Viertel Reich
Real Name: Scott
Age: 16
General Location: West Coast, Canada
General Political Affiliation [if any]: None, issues>parties.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Well-paying job in a computer company
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Usually none, I prefer my computer.
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock and Roll
Other information: I like computers.
Political Beliefs:
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Abortion: Mother's choice
Affirmative Action: No, there is no point in putting minorities in jobs just for the sake of having them there. If they have the skills, that's a different story.
Arms Trade: Don't care too much.
Death Penalty: Yes
Drugs: Legalize pot, and have the government sell it. Hard drugs, give out extremely harsh sentences to users, and we'll see usage hopefully drop.
Economic System: Free-market with certain limits.
Education: Give everyone affordable post-secondary.
Electoral College in USA Elections: The name sounds a bit stupid, cannot say I've heard of it.
Environmentalism: We do need to address climate change. Not that Canada is doing much compared to other countries.
Euthanasia: Undecided.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: From what I hear, overly strict.
Gay Marriage: Call it something else, but I have no problem with the concept.
Gun Control: Make people get education BEFORE they get the gun, and who needs assault rifles and SMGs? Shotguns, handguns, and rifles are fine for hunting and self-defense.
Immigration Policies: Place emphasis on immigrants with skills and English/French, refugees will just be leeches.
Income Tax: Yes, needed to keep a government going. Unless you like substinance economies.
Israel/Palestine: No opinion.
Philosophy:
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: Moronic.
Prostitution: Legalize and regulate.
Religion: None
Social Security: If this means Old Age Pensions, yes.
The UN: Pretty useless now.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Nope. Meat is good.
War in Iraq: Stupid. You had a chance 11 years ago to take him down.
War on Terror: Bush's? Dumb. True, we need to deal with them, but Bush did it wrong in Afgahnistan.

Rykkland

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The Amazingly Handsome People of Rykkland
Real Name: Scott
Age: 18 (2007)
General Location: Nebraska
General Political Affiliation : Moderate/Moral Conservative
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Evangelist
Professional Goal: Earn my Engineering Degree
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: One or Two
What is your favorite genre of music: Anything that isn't rap.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Extreme Cases Only: Mother's Life; Rape; etc.
Affirmative Action: How is special treatment equal again?
Arms Trade: You make it, you're stuck with it.
Death Penalty: Serial Homicide/ Serial Rapists
Drugs: I'm for Prohibition of Alcohol personally.
Education: Essential
Electoral College in USA Elections: I trust Popular Vote more than E.C.
Environmentalism: It'd be nice not to melt the ice caps and drown.
Evolution or Creation?: If all you want to do is prove the other wrong, then leave me alone.
Gay Marriage: Tolerance doesn't mean acceptance.
Gun Control: Total registration.
Immigration Policies: US Labor Dept. shows that by 2035, the US will have a shortage of 50 millions workers. Open the borders before we implode again.
Income Tax: Too high
Israel/Palestine: For God's Sake, it's been 50 years and no one is going to leave, shut up already.
Philosophy: "Wise men learn by other men's mistakes, fools by their own." --H. G. Bohn
Political Party Affiliation: Registered Republican
President Bush/American Policies: Bush blew it. Still better than Kerry would have been.
Prostitution: Wrong.
Religion: Evangelical Lutheran
Social Security: If you're going to take it from me, I want it back.
The UN: A good idea. Bad results.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Whatever you want, pass me the mad cow.
War in Iraq: There's nothing left to do. Bring them home.
War on Terror: Unwinnable. Lets re-isolate like pre-WWII.

SaintB
Real Name: Grant
Age: 23
General Location: USA
Contacts: AIM - SaintBAK and MSN- Gooberwoc@hotmail.com
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General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Nondemoninational Christian (No church)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Website I Admin
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Sadly, no
Professional Goal: To succeed at whatever I do
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Less than 10 minutes.
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock (Almost all of it)
Other information: Ugly guy who manages to be a chick magnet

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I believe people should be held responsible for thier own actions.
Affirmative Action: Killing my country by making it nearly impossible for the most qualified to get a job. As a young, eductaed, white, middle class american that has been victimized by affermative action more than a dozen times I believe it is not just wrong, but unecesary. I don't care what the race or creed of the person who gets a job I want is, I DO care when I am clearly superior in skill.
Arms Trade: No, never
Death Penalty: Only for the truly dispicable
Drugs: Irresponsible and immature. It was ok in high school but in the real world its patheticaly stupid.
Economic System: Capitalist
Education: We need to stop lowering our standards for those who don't care and teach those who want to learn.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Watse of time, we can't have a true democracy unless the people's voice is truly heard.
Environmentalism: We need to preserve our environment but at the same time look to our economic well being.
Euthanasia: One should never give up hope!
Evolution or Creation?: They are one in the same.
FCC: Fucking language nazis!
Gay Marriage: It doesn't harm me.
Gun Control: The ahrder we try to keep guns out of the hand sof criminals the easier time they have getting them... think about that.
Immigration Policies: I am a beleiver in the right for people to come here, but legally.
Income Tax: necesary evil.. but why so much?
Israel/Palestine: They need to learn to co-exist or just finish killing each other off
Philosophy: In an ideal world we would all get along, but this is not an ideal world now is it?
Political Party Affiliation: Political parties are the worst thing to happen to this country
President Bush/American Policies: I watch in dispair as my beloved free world is slowly turned upside down.
Prostitution: It doesn't harm me.
Religion: My own
Social Security: Only for those who have truly earned the privelage. With the proper reform we will be able to take care of our senior citizens who have earned the privelage to enjoy the rest of thier life beyond the concerns of the rest of us and help those who actualy need our support. Those bums that deliberatly leech off the system need booted out.
The UN: Do as I say! Not as I do!
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Eat whatever you want! I personally love my steak.
War in Iraq: Unjust, but leaving the Iraqi people to clean up our mess is a bigger injustice.
War on Terror: You can't fight fear by scaring people.

The Various Provinces of Yootopia

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Real Name: Joe
Age: Seventeen at this point in time
IM : josephbrereton@hotmail.co.uk

General Location: York, England
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Mixed-economy socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Not at all
Professional Goal: Still don't really know.

Where Did You Find NationStates?: On the internet, of course!
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet, no


How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Too much. Same goes for playing PC games.
What is your favorite genre of music: Hard to say. Probably dance in general.
Other information: I can speak (albeit not that well) French and German, as well as a bit of Spanish, in addition to English.

Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Nice idea, but not in favour in its current state
Arms Trade: Suppose everyone has to make a living, but I wouldn't run an arms company myself
Death Penalty: Absolutely against
Drugs: People can do as they choose, as long as it doesn't harm others who aren't consenting to it
Economic System: Mixed-economy socialist - Nationalised utilities, transport and other such sensible things etc., business allowed in any field it likes, but taxed quite a bit
Education: Free forever
Electoral College in USA Elections: Against. Should be based on a majority vote, not a points-based system IMO.
Environmentalism: In favour, on the proviso that we don't crawl back to a medieval way of life because of it
Euthanasia: In support of - we have a right to life, so why not a right to death?
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: The Federal Communications Commission? Wiki-ed and they don't seem that great to me
Gay Marriage: Is fine
Gun Control: Strict controls are best in my eyes
Immigration Policies: Meh. It's all good.
Income Tax: Is absolutely essential to have a working state
Israel/Palestine: Used to be staunchly pro-Palestine, but I just can't be arsed with either side any more.
Philosophy: Not really well-read enough to know, I'm afraid
Political Party Affiliation: The Huge Leftie Party. Or similar.
President Bush/American Policies: Bush - cunning chap. American Policies - sadden me to my core in most areas.
Prostitution: Not really fussed either way
Religion: It's everyone's choice
Social Security: Would hope to see it extended in the US
The UN: Lovely on paper, would be great if veto powers were taken away and it could enforce its will better
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Both fine, although I'm an omnivore
War in Iraq: Very much against
War on Terror: Against, mainly because it isn't about combatting terrorism at its cause at the moment, it seems to generally be about shooting vast amounts of people.

Could you please change my age to 30?

Thank you.

Heretichia
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Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Pro-death.
Affirmative Action: Only if I benefit from it.
Arms Trade: No, don't like missiles. Back to rocks and sticks and then trade them.
Death Penalty: Against.
Drugs: Legalize then regulate.
Economic System: Somewhat regulated market economy.
Education: Free for all.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Who gives a shit, I don't live there.
Environmentalism: Go green.
Euthanasia: Sure.
Evolution or Creation?: Haha. Evolution, of course.
FCC: Football Club Chelsea?
Gay Marriage: Of course. I don't care if someone likes it up the pooper.
Gun Control: Pro. Back to rocks and sticks.
Immigration Policies: Regulated and on the premises of the country accepting the immigrants.
Income Tax: 10% and not more.
Israel/Palestine: They're both crazy if you ask me.
Philosophy: I eat, therefore I am.
Political Party Affiliation: Moderat.
President Bush/American Policies: Batshit.
Prostitution: Legalize then regulate.
Religion: Opiate for the masses.
Social Security: Everyone deserves a third chance. Not a fourth and a fifth though.
The UN: A vegetative chimp could do more.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Cannibalism.
War in Iraq: A joke.
War on Terror: Even funnier.

Huh?
Real Name: Adam.
Age: 25
General Location: Stockholm, Sweden.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Moderata samlingspartiet. Pretty much a rightwing version of social democracy.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Haha.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Can't possibly remember.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope.
Professional Goal: World famous paramedic.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: At most 3. Don't ask how many hours I play games.
What is your favorite genre of music: Stonerrock.
Other information: I like cheese and I'm gonna be a dad in december -07.

Miss Holy See

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The Spaguetti Playground of Miss Holy See
Real Name: Rita
Age: 22
General Location: Argentina
General Political Affiliation : Libertarian Socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Discordian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Don't remember!
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope
Professional Goal: Become a professional writer.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: None. I don't own a TV set.
What is your favorite genre of music: Trip-hop, Alternative rock, Darkwave and Gothic, Psychedelic rock.
Other information: I have a bus stop at home.

[i]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Pro-choice, always.
Arms Trade: Against. I support disarmament.
Death Penalty: No no no.
Drugs: Pro-legalization.
Economic System: Anarchy as in Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed.
Education: Free and Public.
Environmentalism: It's just necessary.
Euthanasia: Sure.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution!
FCC: Against any kind of censorship.
Gay Marriage: Of course.
Gun Control: Pro disarmament, and that includes guns.
Immigration Policies: Against frontiers and immigration control.
Income Tax: Those who earn more should pay more.
Israel/Palestine: Against Israeli imperialistic moves.
Philosophy: Mainly existentialism.
President Bush/American Policies: Can't be more against.
Prostitution: Everyone has the right to do what they want with their bodies. Some regulation may prove useful for STD control.
Religion: Separation of Church and State, but free religion for the people.
Social Security: Sure.
The UN: US puppet.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Omnivorism!
War in Iraq: Infamous.
War on Terror: You mean the war for oil?

BEEKER

Real Name: Yeah right
Age: 33
General Location: Manchester england
General Political Affiliation : left wing on weds, thurs, fris right wing on a monday morning
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: It found me
Professional Goal: Cult leader
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 3 hours tops
What is your favorite genre of music: soul.motown.reggae.hip-hop

Other information: I am the one true god of the general forum...once a proud owner of a DOA order...founder of BEEKERS ANTI-NAZI BRIGADE...leader of the Rpg forum invasion and lover of more women that I recall or care to mention...my ego is my friend

[i]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Pro-choice
Death Penalty: Yes
Drugs: Pro-legalization.
Education: Free and Public.
Environmentalism: necessary
Euthanasia: Yes
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution!
Gay Marriage: Yes
Immigration Policies: Heavy
Income Tax: Those who earn more should pay more.
Philosophy: Existentialist
Prostitution: Everyone has the right to do what they want with their bodies.
Religion: nonsense

The Democratic Republic of Resigned pacifists
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Player Profile:The Democratic Republic of Resigned pacifists
Real Name: Stephanie
Age: 25
General Location: Wichita, KS
General Political Affiliation : Democrat
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Roman Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: someone's online journal
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Social Worker
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: maybe 1.
What is your favorite genre of music: Indie Rock
[i]Political Beliefs:
b]Abortion[/b]: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Pro
Arms Trade: Against
Death Penalty: Neutral
Drugs: Against
Economic System: Unsure
Education: Support it.
Electoral College in USA Elections: For
Environmentalism: Support it to a point
Euthanasia: Pro
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Pro absolute free speech
Gay Marriage: Pro
Gun Control: Pro
Immigration Policies: Open Door
Income Tax: Pro
Israel/Palestine: Let them figure it out
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat
President Bush/American Policies: Generally Against
Prostitution: should be legal
Religion: to each his/her own
Social Security: Pro
The UN: Pro
Veganism/Vegetarianism: To each his/her own
War in Iraq: Against
War on Terror: Against

I'm updating mine...

ZARAKON
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The Irritating Savants of Zarakon
Real Name: Not saying.
Age: Not saying.
General Location: America. The country, not the continents.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Democrat with some socialist and libertarian leanings.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None. (Athiesm)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I don't remember.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: No.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: It's on more then I pay attention to it. I'm actually paying attention maybe half an hour.
What is your favorite genre of music: Metal and Punk.
Other information: Favorite things: Storytime By Edward Bloor, Nirvana (Both the concept and the band.), NSG, Rush, especially Permanent Waves, the Dead Kennedys, jokes about the actual Kennedys (That ended faster then Ted Kennedy gets out of a submerged Oldsmobile!), Random and Useless information (In 1910, the Archbishop of Paris declared dancing the tango a sin. Seriously), Umm...Pink Floyd, especially "Animals"., and Finntroll.

Abortion: For. In all cases. Though people should obviously use contraception and such.
Affirmative Action: Strongly against. Discriminating against white people is just as bad as discriminating against minorities.
Arms Trade: Against.
Death Penalty: Strongly against.
Drugs: Decrimanalize
Economic System: Capitalism (Though businesses should be regulated.)
Education: For more funding and better teachers.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Against.
Environmentalism: Is anyone really going to be AGAINST Enviromentalism?
Euthanasia: For.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Has a little to much power.
Gay Marriage: Strongly for.
Gun Control: For.
Immigration Policies: Guest-Worker.
Income Tax: For, but more of the burden needs to fall on the rich.
Israel/Palestine: Israel should get out of the occupied land and pay the Palestinians restitution.
Philosophy: Do no harm and have fun.
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat.
President Bush/American Policies: Against.
Prostitution: Should probably be regulated, if it's legalized. I don't really have an opinion on whether or not it should be legalized.
Religion: I think it often causes more harm then good.
Social Security: For.
The UN: For. But it doesn't really have enough power to matter.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Nah. Cows and pigs taste great.
War in Iraq: Against.
War on Terror: Against.

Wainuiomata
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The Democratic States of Wainuiomata
Real Name: Karl
Age: 35
General Location: UK
General Political Affiliation : liberal, socialist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: humanist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: mentioned in a friend's blog
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal: Get a book published
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: none
What is your favorite genre of music: any sort of rock. reggae. 90s stuff
Other information:
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Against, except in extreme cases where correction is needed. It shouldn't be necessary.
Arms Trade: Legal but regulated.
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: legalise marijuana but regulate it. Nothing else.
Economic System: Free market with government support for necessary but non-profitable services
Education: Free for all, state-funded, offering vocational as well as academic education.
Environmentalism: Vital to save the planet.
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: Regulated but not outlawed
Immigration Policies: based on immigrant's ability to contribute to the economy
Income Tax: Tax the wealthy, and corporations.
Israel/Palestine: Six of one, half a dozen of the other
Philosophy:
Political Party Affiliation: none
President Bush/American Policies: interfering busybody
Prostitution: should be legalised and regulated
Religion: should be independent of state and government.
Social Security: an unfortunate necessity
The UN: a toothless lion
Veganism/Vegetarianism: people should be free to choose according to their own moral code.
War in Iraq: wrong
War on Terror: should be a war on crime.

Aelosia

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Player Profile:
The Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia
Real Name: Beatriz Palacios Fernández de Larrea
Age: 27
General Location: Caracas, Venezuela
General Political Affiliation : Centrist moderate
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:Roman Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Surfing the net
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes
Professional Occupation: Graduated Journalist and Mass communicator, writer.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1 or 2
What is your favorite genre of music: Classical
Other information: I'm into politics, geopolitics, games, arts and literature.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro choice, unless it is late pregnancy.
Affirmative Action: Entirely unnecessary
Arms Trade: Restricted and extremely legalized
Death Penalty: Only in extreme cases
Drugs: Restricted legalization
Economic System: Capitalism controlled by the state
Education: Mixed system of public and private education
Electoral College in USA Elections: Not from the USA
Environmentalism: Pro environment
Euthanasia: Pro euthanasia
Evolution or Creation?: Both, but creation is a poetic tale
FCC: No idea what is that
Gay Marriage: Pro civil unions, not marriage
Gun Control: Absolute Gun control.
Immigration Policies: Open inmigration to any country from any country
Income Tax: Relative, but relaxed
Israel/Palestine: Peace and negotiations
Philosophy: Socrates and Kierkegaard
Political Party Affiliation: Currently none
President Bush/American Policies: Bush should be impeached. The US need to rethink their foreign policies
Prostitution: A crime without victims, should be regulated but legal.
Religion: Catholic, but totally open to other beliefs
Social Security: Relaxed but neccessary
The UN: Needs more power
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not at all
War in Iraq: The US needs to retire, the war is already over.
War on Terror: A lie.

Crendenia
The Peoples Republic of Crendenia
Real Name: Who knows?
Age: Who knows?
General Location:
General Political Affiliation : Democratic
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Episcopal
Where Did You Find NationStates?:
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Passages from JG, going to buy it soon.
Professional Goal: To have the best Father knows best nation!
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Rarely watch it.
What is your favorite genre of music: Jazz
Other information: You want to know more? Contact me.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: For, but not as contraceptive.
Affirmative Action: No Position
Arms Trade: For in Some Cases.
Death Penalty: For!
Drugs: Only Marijuana
Economic System:
Education: Private and Free
Electoral College in USA Elections: Corrupt
Environmentalism: For
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: I say both!
FCC: No Position
Gay Marriage: Being Gay Yes.
Gun Control: No, we need more guns since Criminals will always have them. We as citizens need to protect ourselves! :sniper:
Immigration Policies: Shoot em up. :mp5:
Income Tax: Needs lowering.
Israel/Palestine: Israel.
Philosophy: No Position
Political Party Affiliation: Democratic.
President Bush/American Policies: What I've learned from this game is you can't please everybody as a leader. And I hand it to bush that ever since we invaded the Middle East, our country hasn't been attacked since.
Prostitution: Government Controlled, it's going to stay around illegally, like it or not.
Religion: Episcopal
Social Security: For.
The UN: For.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I don't care, but I'm not one. I like chicken!
War in Iraq: For and Against.
War on Terror: Sometimes I think we are the terrorists, but For *Sighs*

Another change please.

FCC: I think we have all had enough of this silly paranoia over what the media produces. It is the job of parents to, you know, parent and if you don't like what is on then don't tune in to it, simple as that. This organization is just a restriction on free speech.

Aegis Firestorm

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The Peoples Republic of Aegis Firestorm
Real Name: Jonny
Age:33
General Location:Canton, Ohio
General Political Affiliation [if any]:Conservative
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?:A post on a friends blog
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal:Not get fired
How many hours a day do you watch TV?:about 3
What is your favorite genre of music: Classic Rock
Other information:

Political Beliefs:

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Abortion: Not for me, but you go ahead and have fun
Affirmative Action: Nope
Arms Trade: Yup
Death Penalty: Yup
Drugs: Legalize 'em
Economic System: Capitalist
Education: Pay for your own education, I paid for mine.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Keep it, its there for a reason
Environmentalism: Not me, but you go ahead and have fun
Euthanasia: Sure, go ahead
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Keep it, its there for a reason
Gay Marriage: Sure, they have every right to be miserable too.
Gun Control: Nope, shoot 'em if you got 'em.
Immigration Policies: Let everybody in
Income Tax: No income tax
Israel/Palestine: Arm them both and deal with whoever wins
Philosophy: Can't begin to describe mine
Political Party Affiliation: Republican
President Bush/American Policies: Not a bright guy, but his policies are good.
Prostitution: Leaglize it
Religion: Not me, but you go ahead and have fun
Social Security: No Social Security.
The UN: They're so *cute* but useless
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not me, but you go ahead and have fun
War in Iraq: Pull the troops out and glass the place.
War on Terror: Eliminate the Patriot Act, and glass any nation that harbors terrorists who attack us.

Abortion: Personally against it, but a woman has a right to make decisions concerning her own body. Pro-choice.
Affirmative Action: Abolish it.
Arms Trade: No opinion.
Death Penalty: Mixed feelings.
Drugs: Legalize them. All of them.
Economic System: 100% laissez faire free-market capitalism
Education: Should be fully privatized.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Abolish it (and government in general).
Environmentalism: Moderate, voluntary environmentalism only.
Euthanasia: Legalize it.
Evolution or Creation?: Both, I guess.
FCC: Abolish it.
Gay Marriage: Legalize it.
Gun Control: Abolish it.
Immigration Policies: No opinion.
Income Tax: Abolish it.
Israel/Palestine: No opinion.
Philosophy: Anarcho-capitalism
Political Party Affiliation: None
President Bush/American Policies: Strongly opposed.
Prostitution: Legalize it.
Religion: To each his own.
Social Security: Abolish it.
The UN: Abolish it.
Veganism/Vegetarianism:
War in Iraq: Strongly opposed.
War on Terror: Strongly opposed.

AMUR PANTHERA TIGRIS
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Real Name:Blue
Age:37
General Location:Omaha, NE, USA
General Political Affiliation : Crunchy -Conservitive
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Pagan
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Online
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet
Professional Goal: US House of Reps
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 2-3 (News/History)
What is your favorite genre of music: Celtic/Rock
Other information:
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-Choice
Affirmative Action: Anti. People should stand on own merits, not race/gender
Arms Trade: Products for sale. Nothing wrong there.
Death Penalty: One appeal then hang them in city square.
Drugs: See death penalty.
Economic System: Capitalism
Education: Strongly favor/encourage for all that want
Electoral College in USA Elections: ambivilent
Environmentalism: to a degree support, but not to extreme levels (ie, seizing property to protect slugs)
Euthanasia: Living Will/Family's wishes decides
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Good organization, but needs to be reigned in.
Gay Marriage: Pro
Gun Control: Instant background checks to buy, but nothing else.
Immigration Policies: Follow rules set in place. Illegals are CRIMINAL INVADERS.
Income Tax: Favor Fair Tax Plan (Abolish tax system used now, apply flat 17% tax to all transactions)
Israel/Palestine: Disagree with our involvement, but if we don't... Israel will reduce surrounding area to glass parking lot in defense of self
Philosophy: Utopia would be great, if it could ever really exist. Till then, live in reality.
Political Party Affiliation: Registered Republican, vote independant (ie, who is the best, not just party line)
President Bush/American Policies: Doing his best (I'd be more forceful), he needs to stop supporting Illegal Aliens
Prostitution: If it could truly be freely chosen, legalize. Sadly, far too many involved are not doing so of their free will, so it must stay something we work to prevent.
Religion: Free choice, so long as you keep your beliefs in your house and your church.
Social Security: BAD. Had years of income stolen, that I will never see back. Change system to each person starts a personal savings program at birth that you get back what YOU put in.
The UN: Useless organization full of criminals
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Ok if they like it, just don't force it on others, including their children until they reach 12 and can make choice for themselves.
War in Iraq: Was a "war" ended in 25 days. The development of Free Iraq's military/police forces to deal with their internal problems is all that is happening now. Relate it along the line of the Crips/Bloods gang wars in LA in the 80's but add in IEDs and suicide bombers. Current problem sucks, but if we don't get it quelled, it'll follow us right back to USA. IED's along I-95 would suck worse than current problems.
War on Terror: Been going on FAR longer than has been publicly noted. We have just acknowleged a bigger and more direct involvement with it. We need to get MORE involved... take a page from Israel's anti-terror books...

VERRALISE
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Real Name: Maggie
Age: 18
General Location: Australia
General Religious Affiliation : Nontheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Honestly don't remember, I think someone loaned me Jennifer Government a few years ago.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: See above.
Professional Goal: Neil Gaiman. XD only in the sense that I want to multitask hugely in the creative domain, although fame and fortune would be nice.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: None most days. Now if you ask about the internet...
What is your favorite genre of music: Eclectic. I guess the majority leans towards the punk end of the rock pool.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: We don't have the right to outlaw it till we make a world where nobody needs it.
Affirmative Action: Oh god, whatever, shut up about this one.
Arms Trade: Kill it ded.
Death Penalty: Okay, practically I'm iffy here as the alternative is expensive and pointless life sentences, but on principle I'm against it.
Drugs: If you know what it does, it's up to you what you do with it.
Economic System: Fairly bouncy, I think this one will do for now.
Education: Yay! Academia, not so much.
Environmentalism: Well, duh.
Euthanasia: On strictly voluntary terms, why not.
Evolution or Creation?: If you're talking about science, obviously evolution.
Gay Marriage: Also yay.
Immigration Policies: Insufficient data.
Income Tax: Likewise.
Israel/Palestine: Oh ffs, grow up and share like good five-year-olds.
President Bush/American Policies: This one's a nobrainer by this point :P
Prostitution: ...is nice? Who knows!
Religion: Consider suspect armed and dangerous, do not repeat do not approach without backup.
The UN: Not very effective, last I heard. Could be worse.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Would be cool. Alas, too lazy. (Also, steak tastes nice.)
War in Iraq: I don't like conspiracy theorists, but is it actually physically possible for anyone to be quite THAT stupid?
War on Terror: Backfired like a bitch.

The Infinite Dunes
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The Second Sultanate of The Infinite Dunes
Real Name: 4real
Age: 22
General Location: Birmingham/London UK
General Political Affiliation : I'm a member of the Labour party, but I'll be damned if I'm voting for them at the next election...
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None. (But pester me and I'll probably ram Athiest doctrine down your throat to shut you up)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: School.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: JG.
Professional Owngoal: To stay in education for a while longer...
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: More as of late, but I'm not sure talking with the TV on in the background counts.
What is your favorite genre of music: None, but mass produced pop, rock and rap tends to bore me.
Favorite things: Bandwagons.

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Right to abort should extend till late in the third trimester.
Affirmative Action: Quotas are bad. If you have two indentical candidates, then attempting to represent society isn't so bad. But there are better ways of reducing inequality than AA.
Arms Trade: Nationalise it, and hand out heavy prision sentences to any corrupt officials.
Death Penalty: Against it. Two wrongs do not make a right, and I would never ask someone to do that which I wasn't willing to do myself.
Drugs: Full legalisation, with a comprehensive education of all effects of drugs.
Economic System: Economic freedom can be a good thing, but should be regulated to help prevent the pitfalls of capitalism.
Education: Education is what remains when we have forgotten all that we have been taught - George Savile. But yes, a fully funded education system with free school meals and eye tests. And philosophy lessons too.
Environmentalism: I do my best, but it's not my biggest concern.
Euthanasia: On strictly voluntary terms, why not.
Evolution or Creation?: The US puts warning stickers on evolution books, and the UK bans Intelligent Design from the science classroom. UK = doubleplusgood. :)
Gay Marriage: On par with rights and obligations of Heterosexual Marriage.
Immigration Policies: Yes, I plan on migration. I just not sure where yet.
Income Tax: I'm probably not qualified to comment until I start paying it.
Israel/Palestine: I will bitchslap the next person who tells me you can't be neutral, only on one side or the other.
President Bush/American Policies: President Bush and Vice President Dick? Hehe, that's teh funneh.
Prostitution: Legalise and regulate.
Religion: People will always finds reasons to fight. The Unified Atheist League vs the United Atheist Alliance vs the Sea Otters? Hell yeah!
The UN: Apparently quite a good place to have a job if you can get in.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Predominantly vegetarian, but I'll eat meat once or twice a month.
War in Iraq: *sigh* :(
War on Terror: If I wanted to be scared I'd watch a horror film.[/QUOTE]

Longhaul

The Principality of Longhaul

Real Name: Not relevant.
Age: 36 (wow, already)
General Location: South West Scotland. A nice little town on the coast.
General Political Affiliation : Not affiliated with any of them. Our political system is rubbish.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I'd been reading the Terra Nova blog for a while and kept seeing NS mentioned so I eventually came to have a look. A little annoyed that I didn't start it years ago.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Have now read Jennifer Government.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Very few. I tend to have the news on in the background when I'm on the PC but, other than that, I only watch live football and the occasional documentary.
What is your favorite genre of music: my musical taste is too varied to label.


Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Should be up to the pregnant woman.
Affirmative Action: Probably harmful to all in the long term.
Arms Trade: Ambivalent, but don't trust Big Business to do the 'right' thing.
Death Penalty: Against.
Drugs: Should be legalised. The state should not dictate what people can and cannot do, as long as what they do does not (directly) negatively impact others.
Economic System: Consumerism is slavery. I haven't come up with a better system though.
Education: Should be available to all. Everyone should be free to study up to their ability level. More knowledge is [i]good.
Environmentalism: A wonderful idea. People who disagree are either stupid, brainwashed or too self-centred to care. I fear that what we're doing just now may be too little, too late.
Euthanasia: If people want to die, let them.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution. The idea of Creationists using computers still makes me giggle.
Gay Marriage: Doesn't bother me in the slightest.
Immigration Policies: Some kind of policy has to exist, I suppose.
Income Tax: Essential.
Israel/Palestine: Meh, that damned religion thing causing trouble again. Wish they'd all just grow up a bit.
President Bush/American Policies: A sadly misguided man, and some seriously blinkered policies. America as a whole isn't all bad, though.
Prostitution: Should be legal. If someone wants to sell sex, that should be their choice, not the State's.
Religion: I'm a bit exasperated that it's still the predominant factor in so many peoples' lives. I'd hoped the 20th century would have seen it off. Now have high hopes for the 21st.
The UN: An excellent idea as a stopgap between petty nationalism and proper internationalism. Badly implemented though, and hamstrung by having to pander to national interests.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Definitely a more sustainable lifestyle by virtue of being a far more efficient use of fresh water resources, and therefore a good idea. The pointy teeth in my mouth that are a marker of my evolutionary heritage go hand in hand with the urge for an occasional steak, though.
War in Iraq: Saddam should have been removed the first time around. The current debacle is an embarrassment to the so-called 'civilised West'.
War on Terror: A thinly-veiled excuse for a pogrom-style assault on the various peoples around the world who wont kow-tow to the U.S. and its close allies. Really, it's a horrible idea and only exists as a banner to rally people to stand behind all the 'with us or against us' rhetoric.

The Kanelandic Islands

The United Socialist States of The Kanelandic Islands

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Real Name: Andrew Kane
Age: 16 on 18th July 2007
General Location: Whiteinch, West End of Glasgow
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Socialist/Scottish Nationalist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Search engine when looking for replacement to SimCountry.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Very few. I tend to have the news on in the background when I'm on the PC but, other than that, I only watch live football and the occasional documentary.
What is your favorite genre of music: Very varied.
Favorite things: Football (aka soccer), in particular Celtic and Manchester United, Red Sox and Giants baseball and NE Patriots American football.
Other information: Intend to study journalism at one of 4 Scottish universities in 2 years.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Keep it legal.
Affirmative Action: Only creates a further racial divide.
Arms Trade: Would be better if it was under national control
Death Penalty: Only in extreme circumstances.
Drugs: Legalise marijuana. Relax laws on possession of others, but clamp down on dealing.
Economic System: Regulated free markets.
Education: Free education for all.
Environmentalism: Good idea, but I am fed up with radical and militant environmentalists complaining about everything.
Euthanasia: It's the person's choice.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution. Creationism is bull.
Gay Marriage: Once again, the person's choice.
Immigration Policies: Clamp down on illegal immigration.
Income Tax: Support the idea of a sliding scale (rich pay more) system.
Israel/Palestine: Support idea of free Palestinian state in West Bank and Gaza.
Philosophy: Love life, get paid, get laid, then die.
Political Party Affiliation: None as of yet. Probably SSP or SNP.
President Bush/American Policies: Well intentioned but invasion of Iraq has backfired.
Prostitution: Legalise it.
Religion: Everyone has the right to choose, but I'm fed up of religious zealots and extremism, especially ultra-conservative Christianity.
The UN: No real opinion. The EU is a different kettle of fish altogether!
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I couldn't stand being a vegan or veggie, but if people want to, that's their choice.
War in Iraq: Saddam needed to be deposed later rather thn sooner. Britain should pull out now that the main objective has been completed.
War on Terror: Was supportive right from the start. After the Glasgow attack, the Scottish Executive should pull their finger out and do something to stop the extremists.

The Draconic Guards
Real Name: Not Tellin' ;)
Age: 15
General Location: Midwest United States
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Republican
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Roman Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: IMP Union Forums
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope
Professional Goal: Invent Military Equipment to save Lives
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Not Much
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Other information: S4k Player

Political Beliefs: I believe the President has screwed some things up (Iraq War), but how many other people say they could have done better? Were in it, over and done with, now lets find a way out that benefits everybody, which cant be rushed.

Abortion: Yes in cases of Rape/Incest, etc.
Affirmative Action: No, we should be past school racism by now.
Arms Trade: Only if you have a license and a clean police record for 2 years.
Death Penalty: For, but only in extreme cases. Waiting for 50 years in prison is worse punishment than dieing right away.
Drugs: Against, drugs are bad, they fund terrorists, and they cause many health problems.
Economic System: Meh, its grown a little but could be better.
Education: Very Important
Electoral College in USA Elections: Could use reform, but its good.
Environmentalism: Generally against, Dont believe in Global warming caused by humans, would rather everyone focuses on pollution.
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Mix, records prove evolution, I believe a higher power caused evolution.
Gay Marriage: Let it be, people should choose... just no frocing it on others..
Gun Control: Need a license and clean police record to get anything.
Immigration Policies: Stricter, we still get millions of people from other countries illegally, and all congress does is come up with the same general plan over and over again, pretending they are doing something important, when they know the president will not pass it.
Income Tax: Rich pay more
Israel/Palestine: They both should have their own country, boundaries are up to them.
Philosophy: The Church's teachings are pretty good, even if you dont believe in Jesus, follow what the bible says he taught.
Political Party Affiliation: Republican
President Bush/American Policies: Generally OK, could be better, could be much worse.
Prostitution: For, if they wanna screw up their lives then go right ahead.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Social Security: Needs reform, but a great idea.
The UN: Get your act together and do something about Iran and N. Korea
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I like Meat, mmm, meat.
War in Iraq: Could have used more thought first.
War on Terror: Like the war on terror, cant just let them gain power, even if we have problems stopping them.

Angry Fruit Salad
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The Hackish commonwealth ofAngry Fruit Salad
Real Name: Jamie/"Bunny"
Age: 22
General Location: Georgia, USA
General Political Affiliation : Somewhere just liberal of moderate
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:Pagan
Where Did You Find NationStates?: through a former friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: nope
Professional Goal: Network Administration/College Professor maybe
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: it's on almost all day. I need background noise
What is your favorite genre of music: Either rock or something I can shake my ass to
Other information: I'm a karaoke addict, love being on stage, and lack the stage fright gene

[i]Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Vehemently pro-choice
Affirmative Action: sometimes needed, but not everywhere
Arms Trade: unsure
Death Penalty: in favor, but only for rape and murder
Drugs: yes please. kidding. anything harder than marijuana needs to remain illegal.
Economic System: it's fucked.
Education: America's education system needs major repair...
Electoral College in USA Elections:
Environmentalism:
Euthanasia: voluntary? sure!
Evolution or Creation?: You do realize they're not mutually exclusive, right?
FCC: needs to fuck off
Gay Marriage: flamingly in favor
Gun Control: psychiatric hospitalizations need further consideration when applying for a gun license
Prostitution: needs to be legalized and regulated
Religion: Do what you feel comfortable with, and DON'T FUCKIN HURT ANYBODY
Veganism/Vegetarianism: fine for you, but not for me
War in Iraq: needs to end. NOW.
War on Terror: a bunch of bullshit

ISO-8601: 2007-07-17 01:39 Z-7
The Rafe System
Political Beliefs Libertarian neo-Feudalist
Real Name: HAHAH
Age: 25-ish, its on the 27th so im in the grey area
General Location: Earth, im a US-ian, but i didnt vote for the asshole in power, either time.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: undeclared
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Pagan
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I was bored
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal:
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: I have it so I can watch dvd's
What is your favorite genre of music: too many
Other information:
b]Abortion[/b]: let the women decide
Affirmative Action: getting employed should be like a democracy; anonymous as far as skin colour is concerned
Arms Trade: why let people kill themselves with our guns, either let us do it for them, or let them do it with fists.
Death Penalty: to think that my rapist is getting paid 0.03 cents an hour doing laundry at a prison, paid out of my taxes. Or that I paid 0.37 cents through taxes to put a bullet though his skull. I will pay the 0.37 every time.
Drugs: legalize marijuana. Its good in a medical sense. Just as long as the hippy BS doesn't come back.
Economic System: china's.
Education: get a 100% on every homework, quiz, test, and final exam, or don’t pass to the next grade. No grade curve. At that rate, the state could pay for college and not be drowning.
Electoral College in USA Elections: if it's the usa, I say direct democracy.
Environmentalism: go amsterdam
Euthanasia: let the patient decide. If patient is vegetated then there should be a sort of thing like marriage, the "pre-nuptiual of medical care". AKA living will *?*
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: can frak itself when it comes to trying to kill off internet radio.
Gay Marriage: to think the guy i have been in love with for 4 years and i cannot get married is messed up.
Gun Control: gun control is the belief that a 110 pound woman can fight off a 210 pound man.
Immigration Policies: Pro
Income Tax: against
Israel/Palestine: get america out, let them use fists. Super powers are well entrenched enough to be okay if the second crusades pops up.
Philosophy: Pagan, Libertarian.
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian
President Bush/American Policies: Get my brother back from iraq!!! Open up cuba, close the borders, eliminate income tax, BUT FIRST, get my brother home!!!!!!!!!!
Prostitution: prostitution guild, inspired again by amsterdam.
Religion: hahah…good quote I got: "As it harm none, do what you will"
Social Security: against
The UN: get the u.s. out of the u.n., and the u.n. out of the u.s.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: frak no
War in Iraq: iraq is 2k+ years behind the rest of the planet, so are the amish, we left THEM alone.
War on Terror: terror?!?!? You want terror?!?!?! Family, in the military, and not knowing how they are doing because they only get a few minutes of internet/phone time a week. And my brothers time is rightfully spent on his wife. *crying…he's only 24!, so is she…married on leave between the time he got out of basic training, and went to his job training*

short fuze, ciggerette smoking, lover of alcohol...now you know why.

-Rafe,
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The Rogue Nation of Ethereal Blue

Political Beliefs: Libertarian
Real Name: Heike
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Age: 43
General Location: Germany
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Environmentalists
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Pastafarian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: fellow last.fm user Anthraks recommended NationStates on our group board
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet, only learnt about these by this site
Professional Goal: reached. I'm working as a judge.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: None - I don't even own a TV-set. German television program is far too crappy.
What is your favorite genre of music: The Blues. And Zydeco.
Other information:
Abortion: Should be legal without any restrictions, but the kids father should have a say on the matter as well as the mother, as it's his child too.
Affirmative Action: What for? The person who meets the requirements best should get the job.
Arms Trade: Should be banned. If people had to fight their wars using clubs and spears, I bet they'd think twice before starting a war.
Death Penalty: No. Being a judge myself, I know perfectly well we're only human and humans make mistakes. And as no one can return anyones life, mistakes couldn't be corrected. There have been more than enough cases where convicted persons proved to be innocent later.
Drugs: Soft drugs as marijuana should be legal, but production and sale of alcohol should be more restricted, as more severe crimes are committed under influence of alcohol due to its aggression-increasing properties. As for the hard drugs, the market should get dried by providing these drugs to those who are already addicted in a controlled way combined with therapy and severe punishment of drug peddlers.
Economic System: Let the market do the job on its own, as long as the environments doesn't get damaged.
Education: Kindergarten should be a compulsory part of education to level out disadvantages. All educational facilities should be free and get the best maintenance possible. The German government should cut the luxurious farmers subsidies to pay for this.
Environmentalism: Yes. We only borrowed earth from our children.
Euthanasia: Yes, but only if the person in question has given his written consent. I wouldn't trust relatives who may inherit.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution, because it's proven facts.
Gay Marriage: Yes, and it's about time to grant them equal rights because they already have the same duties as heterosexual couples. The German law on this matter is insufficient.
Gun Control: Should be much less tight in Germany; a check on the criminal record and registration of gun owners should do. It's my goddamned right even by German criminal law to defend myself as the state doesn't provide sufficient protection due to insufficient funding of the police forces. Atm law-abiding citizens are left defenceless against criminals who don't care and are getting whatever gun they want on the black market.
Immigration Policies: Yes. At the moment, it's just chaotic.
Income Tax: Should be abolished. Instead they should tax whatever people and companies buy with an extra tax on luxuries. So everyone would pay as much as he consumes of the environments ressources.
Israel/Palestine: What the hell are these nutcases fighting for, there's room enough for all of them...
Philosophy: King Friedrich II of Prussia, who said that everyone shall be happy in his own way. We're still miles away...
Political Party Affiliation: Green Party
President Bush/American Policies: better not ask me, the answer wouldn't be suited for minors :rolleyes:
Prostitution: As it can't be eradicated, it should be controlled to take measures against exploitation.
Religion: Everyone should be allowed to believe whatever he sees fit to, as long as he doesn't bother anyone else. No missionaries, no propaganda. And religions shouldn't be allowed to bias politics and economy.
Social Security: Yes, but only by private insurances as the public version has miserably failed.
The UN: Yes, German government needs a good old-fashioned kick in the butt now and then like recently on the matter of equal educational chances for every child.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Those who like to eat meat may do so, those who don't can eat vegetables. But if we kill animals to eat them, they don't deserve to be treated cruelly, so large-scale livestock farming and long transports should be abolished.
War in Iraq: It was necessary, civilizised nations can't just stand by and watch a tyrant murder his countries citizens and commit crimes just as he likes. I don't want to imagine what Germany would be like, had the Allies of WWII refused to do anything about Hitler like some folks now supposed the US and UK to refuse doing something about Saddam Hussein. Definitely a Nazi-ruled Germany wouldn't be a country I wanted to live in, so why should the Iraq people be left on their own to suffer from that nutcase and his clique?
War on Terror: Yes, but we should be well aware that we've got politicians like German Home secretary Schäuble who try to exploit the situation in order to establish a police state and abolish civil rights.

Heilopolis
Political Beliefs: Something out of a pipe-dream
Email: muelle36 @ uwm. edu
The Armed Republic of Heilopolis
Real Name: M. Mueller
Age: Early 20's
General Location: Mid-Western USA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Whoever's less of an idiot during the election year.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Eh.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Fourm topic
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Author
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Maybe three, tops.
What is your favorite genre of music: Absolute favorite? Classic rock.

Abortion: Aint my body, ain't my business, so...Pro-Choice
Affirmative Action: No, becuase it's become outdated and useless.
Arms Trade: Yes
Death Penalty: Yes, becuase some people need to die.
Drugs: Yes
Economic System: Yes
Education: Yes
Electoral College in USA Elections: No
Environmentalism: Iffy
Euthanasia: Yes
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: No
Gay Marriage: Yes
Gun Control: Iffy
Immigration Policies: They got to stand in line like everyone else.
Income Tax: Iffy
Israel/Palestine: As long as they stop shooting at each other, I don't care.
Philosophy: Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'
Political Party Affiliation: None, they're all morons.
President Bush/American Policies: An idiot, execpt for his bit on Nuke power.
Prostitution: Yes
Religion: God was a good idea, then religion came along and pooched the whole bit.
Social Security: No
The UN: What are they going to do, write a threating letter?
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Ugh, no.
War in Iraq: No
War on Terror: Iffy

Hopefully I'm not going to be too much of a pest, but could I get a quick edit to my profile, mayhaps?

I'd just like to change my "Have you read any of Max Barry's Books?" to "Yes"

Thanks much.

My picture link has to be changed to

http://www.youdontevenrealize.com/pictures/mine.jpg

GreaterPacificNations
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Real Name:Brent
Age:21
General Location:Sydney, Australia
General Religious Affiliation: Atheist
Professional Goal: Director
How many hours a day do you watch TV?:0
Political Beliefs: Libertarian/Anarcho-Capitalist
Abortion: Over the counter.
Affirmative Action: Negative.
Arms Trade: Over the counter.
Death Penalty: No.
Drugs: Over the counter.
Economic System: Capitalist
Education: Over the counter
The Environment: Over the counter
Euthanasia: Over the counter.
Evolution or Creation?: This debate only exists in the USA.
FCC: OFLC in Australia. Burn it down.
Gay Marriage: Over the counter.
Gun Control: Over the counter.
Immigration Policies: Open the floodgate.
Income Tax: Voluntary.
Israel/Palestine: Let 'em have it out.
Philosophy: Nihilist.
Prostitution: Over the counter
Religion: Over the counter.
Social Security: Over the counter (i.e. Insurance)
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Conceited fallacious BS.
War in Iraq: Just another war.
War on Terror: Just another pretext.

Updating mine, seeing as it's three years old....

Goobergunchia
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Real Name: Martin P.
Age: 20
General Location: Claremont, CA
General Political Affiliation : Liberal, but with a slightly libertarian bent
General Religious Affiliation : If there's a God, s/he doesn't care about what goes on here.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A thread on DemocraticUnderground.com.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes, and they're quite good. I'm especially proud of my signed copy of [i]Company.
Professional Goal: Something with computers.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0.
What is your favorite genre of music: Stuff that isn't rap/country.
Other information: I'm now an overworked college student that plays WoW on the side, and as such don't play NS much anymore, but I do check in from time to time.
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Real Name: John
Age: 17
General Location: Washington State, USA
General Political Affiliation : Centrist/Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Freethinker
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Through a Friend
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Yes, all.
Professional Goal: Lawyer (litigation)
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0-1
What is your favorite genre of music: Indie Rock
Other information: Reading > television.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Yes, please.
Affirmative Action: Opposed.
Arms Trade: Guns ought to be bought and sold by responsible adults, and within reason.
Death Penalty: Opposed.
Drugs: Legalize marijuana, shrooms and other 'soft' drugs, spend more time worrying about cocaine, methamphetamines and the like.
Economic System: Capitalist (or capitalizt, if you prefer)
Education: Yes, please.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Bring back the Westminster System!
Environmentalism: No thanks, I'll let Al Gore worry about it.
Euthanasia: Hey, if you want to...
Evolution or Creation?: I support science and reason over invisible men in the sky.
FCC: Laaaame.
Gay Marriage: Not my problem, but I don't see the issue with it.
Gun Control: Assault rifles aren't really necessary for home use. What would you use it for, child discipline?
Immigration Policies: Allow anyone willing to come to this country and become a citizen to do so, and make it easier for them. Who are we to say 'no' if someone wants to be an American?
Income Tax: If we must...
Israel/Palestine: Both.
Philosophy: Secular humanism.
Political Party Affiliation: Neither/none.
President Bush/American Policies: Tired of it all. Can we just go back to being ruled from London?
Prostitution: Hey, why not?
Religion: ... is not my cup of tea.
Social Security: is a mess. I'll let someone else figure it out. Meanwhile, I'm-a become filthy rich.
The UN: is a spineless, toothless body. A government should have the monopoly over the use of force, a world government doubly so. If the UN is incapable of enforcing its decrees, why does it exist at all?
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I'm dating a vegetarian... does that count?
War in Iraq: Should be finished rather than abandoned.
War on Terror: Get your filthy hands off of my first amendment.

Sorry not very computer literate, terms like copy and post hit me like trying to fix the time on my dvd player.any help:headbang

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Age: 12 *nodds*
Location: America
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Centrist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: googled "create a country" because I was bored
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Any of the following: Prime Minister of Canada, Formula 1 Driver,
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Depends on the day. Some none, some a lot
What is your favorite genre of music: Hip-Hop
Other information: At school, yes I am a nerd.
Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Only if absolutely nessecary
Arms Trade: Should be closely monitored
Death Penalty: No, it's more torture to spend your whole life in jail
Drugs: Addicting ones should be banned, (marijuana, cocaine) but others, no.
Economic System: Mixed
Education: Public schools need to be redesigned, private schools aren't that bad
Electoral College in USA Elections: Who thought of this? *throws in trash*
Environmentalism: All for protecting nature, even if drastic
Euthanasia: With permission from the ill patient
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: N
Gun Control: Lots of background checks, nothing more than an semiautomatic sold
Immigration Policies: Please follow the proper ways of immigrating, otherwise, sure
Income Tax: Yes
Israel/Palestine: Can't they both exist in peace?
President Bush/American Policies: Americans definitely believe in the "holier-than-thou" statement. This is from a Canadian in America.
Prostitution: NO
Religion: Do whatever you want
The UN: Go ahead
War in Iraq: Completely unnessecary, but we have to succeed in Iraq otherwise everything is chaos!

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Real Name: Sean de Lier (You don't expect me to put my real name, do you?)
Age: 19
General Location: Manila, the Philippines
General Political Affiliation : Centrist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Roman Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: On the internet, five years ago, on some random searchings.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Are they available in my country?
Professional Goal: Presently, to finish medical school.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: I have no TV.
What is your favorite genre of music: ROCK!
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[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Only in extraordinary circumstances such threats to mother's physical life. Rape, maybe. In either case, it's the woman's choice.
Affirmative Action: Positive discrimination is still discrimination.
Arms Trade: It'd be better if we live in peace.
Death Penalty: Against, it'd be more of a punishment if we actually lock them up in jails.
Drugs: Legal only in very very exceptional medical circumstances. Not for recreation.
Economic System: Capitalist, though it'd be better if the government would lend a hand to those who are in need and are deserving.
Education: A basic human right.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Sure why not.
Environmentalism: Some are actually terrorist organizations, some are honest-to-goodness organizations. As long as they tell the truth - no hypes, no half-truths, no cherrypicking - they're fine with me. We only have one earth, let's take care of it practically.
Euthanasia: Nope, except in medically recognized cases. Passive euthanasia - yes, though I won't involve myself in it; active euthanasia - no.
Evolution or Creation?: Both. Actually I think they complement each other.
FCC: All for freedom of expression, but this freedom should be used with respect to other's freedoms and rights. So.. yes, in extraordinary circumstances.
Gay Marriage: Let people marry who they want to marry. Give them the rights they deserve as humans. However, 'marriage' is a sacred term to some, so, I'd prefer civil unions, with no other difference but name. Redefining civil marriage as civil unons would help, too.
Gun Control: Guns must be controlled. If violence we can't, this we probably can.
Immigration Policies: Let the people decide who they want to admit as countrymen. A foreigner has no right to dictate that.
Income Tax: Paying taxes lessens my money for computer games, but they are sure needed for keeping government services up and running.
Israel/Palestine: No side, both has their faults. Why can't they be at peace?
Philosophy: mine
Political Party Affiliation: None, I'm a disfranchised voter.
President Bush/American Policies: Iraq war sucks.
Prostitution: No, since legalization would just put a stamp of approval on the objectification and commodification of women.
Religion: All for freedom of religion, but not freedom from religion.
Social Security: It's great if we have something to rely on in times of need, but if it exploited, then it must be reformed.
The UN: Great, but very distant from citizens of the world.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Those folks are alright, it's their choice, as long as they don't project some form of moral ascendancy over those who eat meat. As long as they don't lie like PETA, and respect my dietary choices, they're perfectly fine, I respect their choice.
War in Iraq: A big mistake. Opposed ever since I heard from my father that Bush sent an ultimatum to Iraq. Democracy must be chosen by the people, not forced upon them.
War on Terror: Terrorists suck and must be eliminated, but we must remember there are root causes as of why they became terrorists and it must be addressed. In pursuing them, one must not violate the basic human rights.

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Age: 31
General Location: Blighty
General Political Affiliation [if any]:Liberal Unionist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Radio Two
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: nope
Professional Goal: become a life peer
How many hours a day do you watch TV?:1-2 hours
What is your favorite genre of music: Folk,BlueGrass,Rock, Blues
Other information: none really

Abortion: if it really nessecary
Affirmative Action: all should be equal
Arms Trade: for in a sense
Death Penalty: agiasnt part from for piracy and slavery
Drugs: legalize all the soft drugs
Economic System: old countryside way of doing things
Education: Free for all
Electoral College in USA Elections: no opinon
Environmentalism: a conservationist
Euthanasia: agianst in principle
Evolution or Creation?: Macro evolution
FCC: not sure is it like the BBC
Gay Marriage: agianst only beacuse it looks strange to my eyes right now
Gun Control: for
Israel/Palestine: bit of both
Philosophy: Pooh Bear
Political Party Affiliation: Conservatives
President Bush/American Policies: needs the hand of Sir humphrey Appleby on them
Prostitution: legalize
Religion: Freedom for all
Social Security: for all
The UN: keep
War in Iraq: agianstish
War on Terror: a balls up

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Real Name: Dominic Cole (or Dom for short)
Age: 17
General Location: Brisbane, Australia
General Political Affiliation : Labor (Australia). Its left, but not DRAMATICALLY so.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A friend sent me the link
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No, but I'm planning to hunt some down
Professional Goal: Game Designer or Tester. Something in that area
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: It varies. A few hours.
What is your favorite genre of music: Alternative Rock/Classic Rock
Other information: I'm at Uni, Single, work at Woolies

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Yes
Affirmative Action: Yes
Arms Trade: No
Death Penalty: No
Drugs: Some
Economic System: Capitalism with a blend of communism
Education: Free for all
Electoral College in USA Elections: What?
Environmentalism: To an extent
Euthanasia: With restrictions
Evolution or Creation?: A mix of the two
FCC: Should get fucked
Gay Marriage: Yes
Gun Control: DEFINATELY. We already have it in Australia
Immigration Policies: No real opinion
Income Tax: Rolling Tax Rate for different income earners, with a large tax-free threshold
Israel/Palestine: They need to live together, and deal with it
Philosophy: Facilis descensus Averno
Political Party Affiliation: Labor (Australia), and then the Democrats (Australia)
President Bush/American Policies: Republicans have been in too long
Prostitution: Not a problem with it, as long as it doesn't get into violence or turf wars
Religion: Should be free to if you want to
Social Security: No-one should go without
The UN: A help, but could use more power
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not personally, but I don't have anything against it
War in Iraq: Get. Out. Now. Heck, get out 5 years ago
War on Terror: A scam

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Real Name: Krys
Age: 27
General Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (mouthful for a country name if ever there was one)
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General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Reconstructionist Egyptian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: On the internet…
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: I am at the moment
Professional Goal: Archaeologist
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 30 mins for news
What is your favorite genre of music: Classical Violin
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[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I'm pro choice, it's up to each person to decide for themselves
Affirmative Action: No. That is discrimination.
Arms Trade: We should be able to defend ourselves, and not rely on importing weapons from nations who may turn against us.
Death Penalty: Is a necessary deterrent, and necessary to assure the people that crimes committed against them will be punished.
Drugs: Personal choice
Economic System: State control of essential services, infrastructure and strategic key industries and large scale enterprises. Smaller private enterprises are welcome though, provided they adhere to labour law and treat their workers well.
Education: Vital. Emphasis on "traditional academia"
Electoral College in USA Elections: I'm not American
Environmentalism: Your nation is your home. Take care of it!
Euthanasia: Everyone has the right to leave the world with dignity, or to live to the full, as they so wish. It's a personal decision.
Evolution or Creation?: Things were created, then they evolved... Everything is created at some point.
FCC: What about it?
Gay Marriage: Is perfect for gay people, but not reccomended for straight people. I support it fully, but wouldn't do it myself.
Gun Control: Is important for a good aim... The public should be allowed to own a firearm if it is fully licensed and the user has NO criminal history, NO psychological illness and is FULLY trained in it's use. Sale should only be through state controlled outlets with FULL security procedures.
Immigration Policies: Workers welcome. if you wish to bitch bout your government, then do it to your government, not to us. We have no wish to make enemies out of friends because of you.
Income Tax: Progressive between 0% and 60%
Israel/Palestine: Palestine
Philosophy: The Instructions of 'onchsheshonq
Political Party Affiliation: None
President Bush/American Policies: Unwise
Prostitution: Personal decision
Religion: Personal decision
Social Security: Essential duty of the state
The UN: Too weak
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Personal decision. I'm not
War in Iraq: Pointless and dangerous.
War on Terror: Cover lie for other realpolitik objectives, some wise, most not.

The Empire of Imperio Mexicano

Abortion: I personally find abortion abhorrent, but I find legislation telling a woman what she can or cannot do with her body even more abhorrent. Thus, pro-choice.
Affirmative Action: Reverse racism is still racism. Moreover, people should be allowed to rise or fall on their own merits.
Arms Trade: We should be able to sell whatever weapons (except WMDs) to whomever we want.
Death Penalty: Undecided.
Drugs: Drugs should be fully legal. All of them.
Economic System: 100% laissez faire capitalism
Education: Education should be 100% privatized and left solely to families and communities.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Anything that puts brakes on democracy is a good thing.
Environmentalism: Support, but only if it's moderate and voluntary (i.e., recycling, picking up litter, not wasting electricity, walking or biking when possible). However, forcing people at gunpoint to adopt "green" lifestyles, or "protecting" the environment at the expense of economic growth, are a no-no. Personally, I wish every inch of this planet was privatized.
Euthanasia: If a person is suffering and wishes to die, that is their decision. Why should they suffer?
Evolution or Creation?: Why not both?
FCC: The FCC has got to go. Censorship FTL.
Gay Marriage: Fully support. There is no justification whatsoever for denying LGBT people marriage rights. They deserve full-fledged marriage (not this "civil unions" crap), and the right to adopt children.
Gun Control: 100% oppose.
Immigration Policies: Immigration is a privilege, not a right. Immigrants willing to enter legally and abide by our laws should be welcomed with open arms, but all others should be denied entry.
Income Tax: Taxation is armed robbery. If it is illegal for citizens to rob people, why is it okay for the government to do so?
Israel/Palestine: I support neither. I just wish they could get their crap together and live together in peace.
Philosophy: Extreme right-wing classical liberal monarchism interspersed with aristocratic, feudalist, and anarcho-capitalist leanings, with a bit of cultural conservatism tossed in. I also firmly believe in natural rights and utterly despise egalitarianism, democracy, and ethnic nationalism.
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: Both are deplorable.
Prostitution: Should be fully legal.
Religion: Non-denominational Christian, strongly leaning towards Deism.
Social Security: Ugh. Abolish it or privatize it.
The UN: Internationalism is as evil as blind nationalism.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Veganism is deplorable. No opinion on vegetarianism.
War in Iraq: Fully oppose.
War on Terror: If we pursued a non-interventionist foreign policy, there would be no need for a "War on Terror."

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Real Name:Thomas
Age:20
General Location:Illinois
General Political Affiliation [if any]:Green Party
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Non-denomination Christian/ "Restoration"
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Google
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope, still not yet. Sorry Max!
Professional Goal:Humanitarian aid and missionary
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Less than 2
What is your favorite genre of music: Hip hop, and Christian.



Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Legalized for safety concerns.
Affirmative Action: Flawed
Arms Trade: Needs to be stopped completely.
Death Penalty: Should be banned by every nation.
Drugs:Allow the use,but tax it, like cigarettes. There should only be certain drugs allowed though, such as Marijuana. Other drugs, like meth, are a danger to all, and should still be outlawed with jail time.
Economic System: Socialist leaning
Education: Completely free is the best idea.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Should be abolished.
Environmentalism: What can I say, I do support the GREEN party. :)
Euthanasia: Not in favour of it.
Evolution or Creation?: Does it matter, to be honest? We are here NOW. We should look to better mankind in the future, regardless of how we were made in the past.
FCC: Disgusting waste of money and time.
Gay Marriage: Marriage should not be a legal period. Often times, they have religious connotations, and the state shouldn't respect religion in that sense. There should be unions allowed for all couples that wish to be together under the law. However, if a couple decides to come together in union, under the law, they should receive the same treatment, and rights as all other couples, regardless of who they are. If there are those that wish to also have a marriage ceremony, then fine, they are allowed to, but its not legally binding, and institutions(such as church) should not be forced to marry everyone, if they so choose not to. So basically, same rights for everyone,in a union. Marriage is just a ceremony, that is not legally binding.
Gun Control: I like guns, BUT there needs to be some limits
Immigration Policies: Open borders. People are not goods, and should not have to face inspection periods or times to cross over to make a better life for themselves.
Income Tax:Tax the rich more, and the poor and middle class less.
Israel/Palestine: One state solution. Too long to describe here. TG me if you really want to know my view.
Philosophy: I mix Christian theology with bits from Seneca and Aristotle.
Political Party Affiliation: Gree Party
President Bush/American Policies: Full of fail.
Prostitution: legalized, and taxed.
Religion: Religion is bad and good. Mostly bad. I am a follower of the principles of Christ. That might make me a Christian in some eyes, but I detest the religion, because it was never meant to be that way.
Social Security: No comment really.
The UN: Get rid of the UNSC veto, and grow some testicles, and perhaps it can be of use.
Veganism/Vegetarianism:To each his/her own.
War in Iraq: It is so flawed, there is no where to even begin. Immediate withdrawal is my desire.
War on Terror:Just a crusade by Christofascists. Real Christians would have wanted it to end before it began. End it now.

I probably need an update too.

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Real Name: Florian
Age: 22
General Location: Brisbane, Australia
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Free-market Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheism
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Friend told me
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Currency Trading, definitely something where I can put economics to good (read: profitable) use
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 3 or so
What is your favorite genre of music: Anything non-mainstream, particularly Amanda Palmer though
Other information: In the last throws of an undergrad dual degree in economics and business management, and really into fast cars

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: No scope for government action
Affirmative Action: No scope for government action
Arms Trade: No scope for government action
Death Penalty: Not the sort of decision I want the state to be able to make
Drugs: No scope for government action
Economic System: Free market with legal framework addressing market failures
Education: I like the idea of vouchers but am not yet sure whether it could be justifiably financed by compulsory taxation
Electoral College in USA Elections: None of my business.
Environmentalism: As an ideology, probably quite stupid. Nonetheless, the environment is a resource that shouldn't be wasted
Euthanasia: No scope for government action
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: No scope for government action
Gay Marriage: No scope for government action
Gun Control: I tend towards a licensing system like for cars
Immigration Policies: Open borders, I see no difference between moving from one country to another or moving within one country
Income Tax: A necessary evil, I tend towards a low (15-20%) flat tax
Israel/Palestine: Both and neither
Philosophy: A peculiar and not yet finished mix taking elements from classical liberalism, CSE-type libertarian utilitarianism and objectivism
Political Party Affiliation: Any libertarian party will do
President Bush/American Policies: They got what they deserve, I just wish they'd leave the rest of the world alone with it, and learn something from this experience
Prostitution: No scope for government action
Religion: No scope for government action
Social Security: No scope for government action, though in practice people would probably have to be weaned with some sort of forced savings scheme
The UN: A worthwhile but deeply flawed institution, desperately in need of reform
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I like steak
War in Iraq: Bad idea to go there, horrible execution - and yet today I don't think withdrawing is the best option
War on Terror: A marketing slogan that distracts from much more substantial issues

The Parkus Empire

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Real Name: Partap
Age: 18 as of this writing.
General Location: The U.S. :'(
General Political Affiliation : Pessimism.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Deism.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A fellow boyscout.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: [I]Jennifer Government.
Professional Goal: Writer.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 0.
What is your favorite genre of music: Classical; Waltz; Tom Lehrer.
Other information:I love logic, which is why I hate the world.

Political Beliefs:

Abortion: Depends. I can see both point of view, but I tend toward pro-choice.
Affirmative Action:*shivers*
Arms Trade: I do not dig it.
Death Penalty: Pro
Drugs: Pro legalization.
Economic System: Capitalist-esque.
Education: I believe more of it can solve many-a-problem.
Electoral College in USA Elections: There is a better way...don't ask me what it is, though.
Environmentalism: Nature is certainly nice.
Euthanasia: Pro.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: No. No. No! No... (Jar-Jar becomes impatient) Heh, no. No. No (Palpatine runs the file across his nails), no (he repeats the previous action), no (again, he repeats). Mmm mmm. No.
Gay Marriage: Mostly pro.
Gun Control: Anti.
Immigration Policies: Legal immigrants are good.
Income Tax: We probably need it.
Israel/Palestine: I ♥ Israel...no, when I think about it I do not "♥" anything.
Philosophy: Cynicism.
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian.
President Bush/American Policies: Debt is not good.
Prostitution: Pro-legalization, though I would not be a patron of it.
Religion: Meh.
Social Security: It would be nice.
The UN: Some good, some bad.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I am a vegetarian.
War in Iraq: Debt is not good.
War on Terror: There are better ways to conduct it.

Wawavia
Age: 17
General Location: Philadelphia, PA
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Conservative Republican
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Catholic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I don't really remember, honestly...
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope.
Professional Goal: Something in PR or broadcasting.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: About 2.
What is your favorite genre of music: I don't really confine myself to a particular genre, it's a bit close minded... I most frequently listen to alternative and some hip hop, though.
Abortion: Strongly against in every case except for rape pregnancies, in which case I won't even pretend to be smart enough to sort out what should be done in those cases.
Affirmative Action: A policy with good intentions, but slightly outdated in most societies.
Arms Trade: Should be regulated strictly.
Death Penalty: For in certain cases. No one should die for robbing a bank, but no one should get free meals for life if they murdered a child.
Drugs: Stupid.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Honestly, I'm confused by it.
Environmentalism: People *cough*AlGore*cough* take it too far by using scare tactics without suggesting possible solutions. Also, temperatures fluctuate; That's the nature of our planet, people.
Euthanasia: Against.
Evolution or Creation?: I think a combination of both really expresses the true wonder and power of God more than either of them ever could seperately.
Gay Marriage: I don't really care.
Gun Control: Should be stricter, definetly.
Immigration Policies: America (or any other country) is for Americans (or the citizens of said country) and immigrants who show the initiative necessary to come here (or there) legally.
Income Tax: A necessary evil, unfortunately.
Israel/Palestine: A two state system is the only real solution at this point in time, in my opinion.
Philosophy: Yes, I have one. :p
Political Party Affiliation: Republican. Even though I hate being labeled as one thing or another, 99.9% of my personal views and convictions match those of the Republican party, so it would be hypocritical for me to pretend to be independent or anything along those lines.
President Bush/American Policies: Personally, I believe we should drill in Alaska (proven to not have any negative affects on the local wildlife, BTW) and then forget about the Middle East. Until then, we should continue the good job we're doing there. I'd vote for GWB for a third term.
Prostitution: A sad business. Prostitutes should have more respect for their bodies, and "johns" should have a little more luck in getting laid, the free way.
Religion: A great way of becoming in touch with yourself and the world around you, if practiced in the proper way. (Radical Islamic Fascism [I am NOT talking about the every day variety] is not my idea of a religion.)
Social Security: Needs to be fixed.
The UN: Should be abolished, or America should at least leave.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I couldn't see myself living that way, but whatever floats your boat.
War in Iraq: Doing a lot more good than the media would have you believe.
War on Terror: A long journey, sure, but one that will bring a greater level of peace upon completion.

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Real Name: Matthew
Age: 16
General Location: United States West Coast
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Profile Signature on Gaiaonline
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: None
Professional Goal: Military Officer
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1-2 depending
What is your favorite genre of music: Metal, Rock, Techno, Classical
Other information: Internet > RL
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Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: Against
Death Penalty: For (High Crimes)
Drugs: Against
Economic System: Capitalism
Education: Priority
Electoral College in USA Elections: Needs to be revised
Environmentalism: Neutral
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Free with government regulation
Gay Marriage: Civil Unions
Gun Control: Partial/Against
Immigration Policies: Open to Legalized immagrants only
Income Tax: Relevent to income
Israel/Palestine: Don't care
Philosophy: Rationalist
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian
President Bush/American Policies: Against/Need serious reform
Prostitution: Should be government regulated
Religion: Total seperation of Chruch and State
Social Security: Good/Needs slight reforming
The UN: America should leave
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Personal choice (should not be present in politics)
War in Iraq: Against
War on Terror: Against meathods in place.

Venndee
Political Beliefs: Polycentrist (I believe in a stateless society based upon customary law and a wide range of social and spiritual authorities. It is basically analogous to the early Roman Republic, or pre-1066 feudalism in England.)

The Commonwealth of Venndee
Age: 21 as of 2007
General Location: United States of America
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian/anarcho-capitalist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Deist/ancestor venerator (not worshipper. I do not believe in mysticism.)
Where Did You Find NationStates?: By accident.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: None.
Professional Goal: Become a successful political novelist.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: An hour a week, at max.
What is your favorite genre of music: I do not listen to music, but I listen to Hip-Hop and R&B out of nostalgia.

Abortion: I feel it violates the rights of the fetus, and in accordance with the principle of double-effect and lex dubia should only be done in the case of life-threatening danger to the mother. However, as the baby has been a financial burden to its mother it should owe the mother its costs that should be paid out of future earnings (or the father's if he forced himself upon the woman.)
Affirmative Action: I feel that the natural pressures of the market, social sanction/ostracism and the attitudes of the community concerning their disposal of their private property should determine race relations, not the state.
Arms Trade: A great deal of arms dealing is made by states to support their violent foreign policies. I feel that without the state arms trading would be done almost essentially as a matter of self-defense.
Death Penalty: Wasteful. The offender should be indebted to the heirs of the victim to pay back some sum over the course of his remaining life, instead of being killed. However, that is the heir's choice.
Drugs: Legalize it. However, the community should be free to choose how they will use their private property towards drugs and drugs usage, i.e. denying lease to crack stores or refusing to rent rooms to junkies.
Economic System: Pure capitalism. This would include a market for social and spiritual authority to undergird the system of customary law, as decisions are rendered and principles of law are expounded upon.
Education: End public education, as it is statist indoctrination and a haven for drug use and gangs. Education should be the responsibility of subsidiary institutions such as churches, families and communities, and not the state.
Electoral College in USA Elections: The electoral college gives the states some independence as social authorities versus the federal government. Keep it.
Environmentalism: As it is the desire of each person to increase their wealth, whether material or spiritual, the market should be the decider of conserving and improving environmental capital.
Euthanasia: Morally wrong, as every person's life is a gift from God, but if the individual desires to die he should be allowed to. However, no one else should directly kill the person.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution.
FCC: Get rid of it. It should be the responsibility of private individuals to decide what is transmitted through their private property, not the state.
Gay Marriage: There should be no barrier to legal contract between homosexuals. However, religious institutions should decide whether or not they allow homosexual marriages.
Gun Control: End it. The state wants this in order to increase dependency on itself through its monopoly on defense, and in order to make it easier to collect taxes and enforce oppressive measures. However, private property owners should be able to decide what firearms are allowed on their property.
Immigration Policies: Private property owners, and not the state, should decide who goes where.
Income Tax: End it. Taxation is theft.
Israel/Palestine: Both are states that wish to increase their power. I support neither.
Philosophy: Austrian economics and Thomism.
Political Party Affiliation: None. Political parties rot away reason by serving as proxies for particular interests desiring to gain power, and use man's desire for belonging and disposition to hysteria to gain political power. Political parties eventually degenerate into one-party states.
President Bush/American Policies: Awful. President Bush is a war socialist.
Prostitution: The state should have no say, but private property owners should.
Religion: Religion is a very useful tool to be used against the state, so long as spiritual authorities are free of the social authority or temporal power. This is like Catholicism in the feudal era. I oppose subjugation of spiritual authorities to power. I am an ancestor venerator because I feel this strengthens the bonds between individuals, but I am opposed to mysticism as it is dependent upon hearsay (God told me this) and difficult, if not impossible, to reconcile with reason. As a deist, I believe that there is a logical necessity for a God, but I believe he speaks through reason rather than through supernatural revelation (hearsay.)
Social Security: End it. Responsibility of the community.
The UN: It is a legislator on a global scale. End it.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I do not care either way. I do believe that one must show respect to animals because of the Golden Rule, but I do not think that animals actually have rights.
War in Iraq: The US should withdraw immediately, and the central government should be dissolved so that customary law may arise.
War on Terror: bin-Laden provoked the US into a disproportionate response for his own gain. We are the net-losers so long as we continue on a path of interventionism. Customary law is the only way to end the madness of terrorism.

Chomskyola
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The United Socialist States of Chomskyola
Real Name: Nick Evans
Age:17
General Location: Northern Ontario, Canada
General Political Affiliation : Meh, not quite sure. I'm definitely a Marxist-anarchist, but I don't have all that much problem with the government either.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: A tough one. I would say an 'Anti-Nietzsche Atheist'
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Can't remember, a friend I believe
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No, sorry. I want to check them out, though.
Professional Goal: Not exactly sure, maybe a Criminologist. Most likely a professional student (AKA going back to school until I die)
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: HAHA TV!? None, sorry.
What is your favorite genre of music: Punk Rock, Ska, or pretty much anything, as long as it isn't some Corporate Rock Band, Rap, or Country/Western.
Other information: Nope.
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Not quite sure, but I think that if the mother/father can not economically support the child, or if the parents know they can't raise a kid, then sure. I do feel for the fetus, but I doubt it can feel anything.
Affirmative Action: Definitely a need for society. People call it racist, but the minorities have been screwed over so many times by us Whites that they deserve a little bit in return. Besides, we created the ghettos and caused the poor people to live in slums; they won't get out of them without our help.
Arms Trade: Noo. The idea of weapons, even for self-defense, is a joke. How are we supposed to live in peace if every single country has weapons that are for 'self-defence'.
Death Penalty: You mean Judicial Homocide? Well, if you really think you have the moral authority to kill someone for killing, maybe you need to consider checking yourself into a mental institution.
Drugs: This whole 'drugs are bad' thing is totally overblown, and it is just something to keep the poor as poor as possible. However, I do believe that treatment for drug addicts should be free. Wasn't there some study a while back saying that people will not do drugs if they have something else to do? Stop blaming poor people for being druggies, and look at your own faults for a change.
Economic System: Who needs economics? Maybe if we helped each other once in a while instead of worrying about money, the world would be a better place.
Education: Should be free for as far as you wish to take it. I don't like institutionalized education, though, because it is just something to give us false morals that the rich wish to be imposed on us.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Can't say, I don't know what those are. I'm a Canuck.
Environmentalism: I'm an Enviro-fascist of the first degree. Recycling is a waste of time, because in most cases it just ends up going to the dump, anyways. It's REDUCE, REUSE, THEN recycle, people! Without an environment, we have nothing!
Euthanasia: I guess, if people have no hope of recovering, then they do have the right to doctor-assisted suicide. However, if they are just in a rut, there should be much more focus on helping them than killing them.
Evolution or Creation?: I'm believe in evolution, but I'm no positivist. It is selfish and naive to deny other forms of being.
FCC: Too invasive, and denies the poor people the ability to broadcast. It is biased towards corporations, and needs some amending to be fixed. It could play an important role, and does have some uses.
Gay Marriage: Of course! Who says it is the right of straight people to decide whether gay people can be married or not? Gay people can be born gay, and denying them the right to be married is like denying a black person the right to get married.
Gun Control: How about we do away with guns? I guess in the meantime, though, that gun control is good.
Immigration Policies: Bring us your poor! Countries are simply defined by law, and anyone should be allowed to live wherever they want.
Income Tax: 100%. I don't think people should be arrested if they don't pay it, however. Getting rid of money would be the best way to fix this.
Israel/Palestine: Poor Palestine. I don't think it is justified to create terrorist organizations like the PLO, though, because they hurt innocent people too. This whole 'Israel, Israel, Israel!' think the U.S. is chanting is just an excuse for a war on Iran.
Philosophy: I don't know. I would say I'm influenced by Socrates, a bit by Durkeim, Foucault, and Chomsky, and a few others, but I haven't done much study. Screw Descartes.
Political Party Affiliation: Screw voting, we need direct action.
President Bush/American Policies: I can't say much, but I have to agree with Chomsky here.
Prostitution: Err... tough issue. I don't think it should be banned or illegal, but it's harmful to the individual and they need to be given other options than selling their body to make a living.
Religion: Like I said, I'm an atheist but not a positivist. It can be useful for individual purposes, but organized religion is suicidal and blind.
Social Security: An asset, and important.
The UN: Hypocritical, and useless as long as they don't punish the states for vetoing everything and ignoring them.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Vegetarianism: Useless and spineless; half-assed. Veganism: The way to go ;) I am one. I don't care what other people eat, though.
War in Iraq: Useless waste of time and dangerous. War is stupid, and the ends don't justify the means.
War on Terror: Same here.

As you can probably tell, I'm unintelligent and I probably contradict myself. Give me 10 years to sort my beliefs out.

New Manvir
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The Socialist Republic of New Manvir
Real Name: I'm not giving my name to a machine...
Age: born Sept 1989
General Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Left
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: from some guy I was sitting next to on a public computer
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: I dunno...
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: a lot
What is your favorite genre of music: Rap/Rock
Other information: Son of Immigrants from India

Abortion: Pro-Choice
Affirmative Action: No opinion / don't really care
Arms Trade: People will always want to kill each other anyway, so whatever
Death Penalty: Against Capital Punishment
Drugs: Legalize weed
Education: Important
Electoral College in USA Elections: Stupid Idea
Environmentalism: We need to do something or we're gonna be f*cked...
Euthanasia: In favour
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Should be completely and utterly destroyed
Gay Marriage: In favour
Gun Control: Firearms should be regulated
Immigration Policies: background checks for criminal activity
Israel/Palestine: Neither
Philosophy: None
Political Party Affiliation: Liberal / NDP
President Bush/American Policies: Hate Bush and his policies
Prostitution: legalize it
Religion: is the oppiate of the masses
Social Security: believe in a social safety net
The UN: Needs more power internationally
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Personal Choice
War in Iraq: Unjustified

The Republic of Gigantic Leprechauns
Abortion: Against abortion, but fully support a woman's right to choose.
Affirmative Action: Against.
Arms Trade: Against.
Death Penalty: Undecided.
Drugs: Should be treated as a public health issue, not a law and order one. Legalize drugs, and treat, not punish, drug addicts.
Economic System: 100% free market capitalism, provided each individual enjoys full autonomy, including the right of secession. If several individuals wish to form, say, an independent communistic society, they should have every right to do so.
Education: Should be the responsibility of families, local communities, and churches, not the state.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Undecided.
Environmentalism: Support, if it's voluntary and moderate.
Euthanasia: Support, provided there is evidence (i.e., a will, a note, or something) that the person consents.
Evolution or Creation?: Both.
FCC: Strongly oppose.
Gay Marriage: Strongly support.
Gun Control: Strongly oppose.
Immigration Policies: Much looser immigration policies are needed. People only emigrate here illegally because of all the bureaucratic red tape they would otherwise have had to wade through - and can you really blame them? However, I would stop just short of open borders.
Income Tax: Strongly oppose.
Israel/Palestine: Neither.
Philosophy: On paper, panarchy. In practice, libertarian minarchism.
Political Party Affiliation: None.
President Bush/American Policies: Strongly oppose.
Prostitution: Legalize it.
Religion: Christian.
Social Security: Should be privatized, but very gradually.
The UN: The U.S. should pull out.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: To each his own.
War in Iraq: Strongly oppose.
War on Terror: They're going about it all wrong.

The Republic of Dyakovo
Real Name: Rodd
Age: 37
General Location: New York State, U.S.A.
General Political Affiliation [if any]: None
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Introduced to it by Tink
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet
Professional Goal: Shrug
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: usually 1 to 2
What is your favorite genre of music: Rock
Other information:
Abortion: In favor of complete legalization
Affirmative Action: Meh
Death Penalty: In theory for, in practice opposed
Economic System: Capitalism
Electoral College in USA Elections: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: In favor
Gun Control: opposed to gun bans
Political Party Affiliation: None
War in Iraq: Opposed
War on Terror: Opposed

West Gentilly
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The Constitutional Monarchy of West Gentilly
Real Name: Sara
Age:18
General Location: Southern United States...yep.
General Political Affiliation : Liberal/Progressive
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Recommended to me by a political science junkie friend of mine, haha
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No, unfortunately - hopefully that'll be changing since spring break is coming up and I'll have time to read non-academic stuff. (Yeah, I read on my spring break - got a problem? :D)
Professional Goal: Career in diplomatic law - I'm shooting for Georgetown once I obtain my BA in International Studies in a few years.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Mmmm, very few. The only thing I've been keeping up with recently is primary coverage and the occasional episode of Project Runway. (Yeah, I know.)
What is your favorite genre of music: Electronica, industrial (huge NIN fan), jazz...I'm a classical pianist, so I've also gotta show some love for the old Austrian guys as well.
Other information: I'm looking forward to networking with other Member States around here - let's make some change!

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Fully legalized
Affirmative Action: Necessary until we're ALL on the same playing field
Arms Trade: Strict regulation
Death Penalty: Outlaw
Drugs: No drug laws
Economic System: Mixed economy - I don't believe that there's one all-inclusive "right way" to economic success
Education: Mandatory until 18th birthday, and the government pays for postsecondary education.
Electoral College in USA Elections: PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD get rid of it.
Environmentalism: Highly support
Euthanasia: Yes, with caution
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Ugh. Necessary to a certain extent, I suppose
Gay Marriage: Support
Gun Control: I'm all for self-defense, but when it comes to legislation supporting the possession of weapons in areas such as college campuses, I'm more than a little wary.
Immigration Policies: Get rid of some of the damn red tape, then we wouldn't have thousands of people backed up in the system.
Income Tax: Progressive
Israel/Palestine: Palestine
Philosophy: Plato's Republic is pretty killer
Political Party Affiliation: I'm not officially registered under a party, but Democrat 90% of the time. Liberal does not = slave to the Democratic party. I enjoy having the freedom to switch if I see fit - i.e. if I don't feel that the Democratic presidential nominee would provide adequate skill in office, I'll have a bit of wiggle room.
President Bush/American Policies: Oh jeez - it started off okay, but it's become a clusterfuck from 2002/2003-present day.
Prostitution: Between consenting adults, and with strict regulation
Religion: I'm all for secular states
Social Security: Yes, but with major reforms before everything's depleted within the next few decades
The UN: Totally for - to those that want to disparage the UN, I say: have you read the Charter? There hasn't been anything nearly as devastating as the World Wars since it was signed, so they're obviously doing their job. Now, I will say this - like any huge organization, there's a lot of bureaucratic nonsense that goes on, but hey. We're all still learning.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Support, although due to medical issues I can't completely eliminate meat from my diet. However, I definitely try to limit my intake.
War in Iraq: Yikes. We need to just get the hell out of there, BUT with careful planning - unlike how we went in :/
War on Terror: Very misguided, definitely not going about it the right way. There's no omniscient terrorist entity that we're going after - this issue is just so nebulous that we're going to have to create new ways to approach it.

Dalmatia Cisalpina
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The Colony of DALMATIA CISALPINA
Real Name: Stacy
Age: 20
General Location: North Dakota
General Political Affiliation : liberal, no party affiliation
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: ELCA Lutheran
Where Did You Find NationStates?: a friend of mine referred me to the site
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Syrup, JG, Company
Professional Goal: research engineer -- specifically alternate jet fuels
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Try 2 a week.
What is your favorite genre of music: rock, jazz, classical, just about anything but rap
[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: should be the woman's choice
Affirmative Action: why argue with something that will work in my favor? ;)
Death Penalty: strongly against
Education: the more the better, and let's make it affordable, hmm?
Electoral College in USA Elections: oh, please. this is so outdated.
Environmentalism: okay, i'm a liberal hippie tree-hugger
Euthanasia: hard to say... I know it's not for me, but I don't argue with anyone else's decision here.
Evolution or Creation?: a mix. The big bang had a lot of light with it, and there's a lot of biblical evidence for evolution.
Gay Marriage: I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't support this
Political Party Affiliation: none, though I tend to vote democratic
Religion: whatever floats your boat
Social Security: privatise
Veganism/Vegetarianism: as long as you can stay healthy, why not? It's not for me, though.

Ryadn
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The Armed Republic of Ryadn
Real Name:
Age: 25
General Location: Northern California
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Very liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic with pagan and buddhist leanings
Where Did You Find NationStates?: StumbleUpon
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: I'd like to get paid to make shit up in novel form
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Depends on whether there's a game on... 3-4
What is your favorite genre of music: Sarcastic indie
Other information: I have a freckle between the last two fingers of my left hand that I always forget is there

Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Pro, but I'd rather start at kindergarten than college
Arms Trade: Someone's for that?
Death Penalty: Undecided
Drugs: Tasty
Economic System: Can't we all just be nice and share? AKA "Marx never anticipated reality TV"
Education: B.A. in Literature (Creative Writing), CA teaching credential
Electoral College in USA Elections: Outdated
Environmentalism: Pro
Euthanasia: Pro
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Bugger them
Gay Marriage: Pro
Gun Control: Pro control
Immigration Policies: Open the borders
Income Tax: Raise it
Israel/Palestine: See "Economic System"
Philosophy: "I know it's crooked, but it's the only game in town"
Political Party Affiliation: Democratic
President Bush/American Policies: I try not to think about it or I start to cry
Prostitution: Legalize it
Religion: Whatever does it for you, just keep it out of my government
Social Security: Laughable
The UN: Might have some good ideas, but we'll never know
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I have no problem eating animals, I just have a problem with torturing them beforehand
War in Iraq: Disastrous
War on Terror: About as meaningful as the war on drugs or the war on chewing gum

Conserative morality
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The republic of Conserative morality
Real Name:Vincent
Age:Keep guessing
General Location:The US
General Political Affiliation :Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]:Protestant Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?:Surfing the web.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: nope
Professional Goal: Game Programmer.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1.
What is your favorite genre of music: 70's-80's British Rock.
Other information:I have red hair. And I don't like pizza.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Women's choice before 14th week. After that it's a human being.
Affirmative Action:Racism to cure racism? Thats likeStarvation to cure starvation:It dosen't work.
Arms Trade:No nukes. That enough?
Death Penalty:For when there is strong undeniable evidence, lots of it, for something along the lines of quadruple homicide.
Drugs: Legalize everythiing.
Economic System:Free unregulated market.
Education:Vouchers and public schools. A choice.
Electoral College in USA Elections: OUT! NOW!
Environmentalism:Nowadays, companys will control themselves for fear of the left, so we only have to worry about the government. Basicly don't litter, but don't sacrifice our current power sources either.
Euthanasia:Only with permission.
Evolution or Creation?:Creation all the way.
FCC: Destroy it!
Gay Marriage:Why not?
Gun Control:None, except tanks, but those aren't really guns.
Immigration Policies:Open borders with minimal check (No recent criminal history)
Income Tax:Get rid of it.
Israel/Palestine:Not informed enough.
Philosophy:The Wealth of Nations was closeest that I can think of from the top of my head.
Political Party Affiliation:Libertarian if I was old enough.
President Bush/American Policies:NEVER...MENTION...THAT NAME...AGAIN!
Prostitution:legalize legalize, legalize. Personally aganst though.
Religion: Evoloution outta schools, but creation not into schools.
Social Security:People can save their wn money.
The UN:Get the US out of it!
Veganism/Vegetarianism:Whatever. hand me a chicken leg, but whatever you want y'know.
War in Iraq:We have to stay in now, but I would have preferred we stay out.
War on Terror:All wrong. Intervening in Iraq was NOT the solution.

The Revolutionary People's State of Magdha
Real Name: Josh
Age: 22
General Location: Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Private property anarchist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Non-denominational Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I can't recall.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet.
Professional Goal: I'm not sure.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Never.
What is your favorite genre of music: Anything except (c)rap, black metal, or death metal


Abortion: I basically agree with Venndee. Abortion is murder and violates the unborn's rights. Aborting a fetus is akin to throwing someone who boarded the wrong flight out of a plane. However, when the child is older, he should compensate the mother for the costs she incurred if she so chooses.
Affirmative Action: Genuine meritocracy should replace affirmative action.
Arms Trade: Arms trade between states is immoral. Arms trade between individuals is fine.
Death Penalty: Only for very heinous crimes, and only when it is proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the accused is guilty.
Drugs: Private property owners, not the state, should decide whether to allow drugs on their property.
Economic System: 100% laissez faire capitalism. This can be possible only if there is no state.
Education: Education should be the responsibility of parents and families, or religious institutions or private schools, not the state.
Electoral College in USA Elections: I hate elections in general.
Environmentalism: The free market provides the most effective means for conservation.
Euthanasia: If a person wishes to die, that's their right. No one else should have a say in the matter.
Evolution or Creation?: Who cares?
FCC: Abolish it. Censorship is never justified. If you find content objectionable, change the station/channel.
Gay Marriage: Gays should have the same rights as everyone else - no more, no less. But if a church/mosque/synagogue/whatever refuses to sanction a gay marriage, so be it.
Gun Control: This is best left to private property owners. They, not the state, should decide whether guns are allowed on their property.
Immigration Policies: Immigration is best for private property owners, not bureaucrats, to decide.
Income Tax: Taxation is legalized theft. All forms of taxation should be abolished.
Israel/Palestine: Don't care.
Philosophy: Rothbardian private property anarchism mixed with feudalism and cultural conservatism, with some monarchist leanings.
Political Party Affiliation: I hate political parties.
President Bush/American Policies: Bush is a statist mercantalist par-excellence, and an imperialist to boot. One of the worst Presidents ever.
Prostitution: As with drugs, this is an issue best left for private property owners to decide.
Religion: What about it?
Social Security: Don't privatize plunder. Do away with it altogether. End Social(ist) (In)Security without delay.
The UN: What happened to the dinosaurs and to the League of Nations should also happen to the UN.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: To each his own, but for every animal you don't eat, I vow to eat three.
War in Iraq: Unjust, unprovoked, unnecessary, and immoral. All foreign forces should withdraw at once.
War on Terror: An ill-defined war with illusory goals, whose sole purpose is to enrich the political elite at the expense of the citizenry.

Nanatsu no Tsuki

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Real Name: Ana Sofía
Age: 27
General Location: Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, Spain
General Political Affiliation: I won´t discuss politics here.
General Religious Affiliation : Agnostics
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Referred to NSG by a member, The People's Republic of Communist WorkersParty.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope.
Professional Goal: I´m currently working on a BA/MA in Japanese. I am a protocol agent at the Spanish Parliament, I´m one of the 4 PAs that recive diplomats that come for audiences with the President.
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Not a whole lot. I despise TV.
What is your favorite genre of music: My taste is quite eclectic, it ranges from hard rock to pop to choral to opera to ethnic to dance and all in between.
Other infomation: I´m a curator and I have given a few lectures with my mentor and professor, Teresa Ghigliotthy, on Medieval art in Germany and Italy.

Political Beliefs:
Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: Pro, but I'm not too keen in elaborating.
Arms Trade: Mais non.
Death Penalty: Undecided
Drugs:Legalize them.
Economic System: Capitalist
Education: MA in Art History and History, minors in languages (English, French and Italian), Philosophy and literature.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Meh...
Environmentalism: Pro
Euthanasia: Pro
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: No sir, no.
Gay Marriage: Pro
Gun Control: Pro control
Immigration Policies: Open the borders, protect local employment and let immigrants work after a reasonable amount of time´s passed of them being in our country. Of course, in the meantime help them adjust so they can become part of the working force.
Income Tax: Maintain it.
Israel/Palestine: Let them settle their s*it and do not get involved.
Philosophy: ¨I only know that I know nothing...¨
Political Party Affiliation: Asturies Dixebrá, by myself/PSOE on my family.
President Bush/American Policies: Kill him already. American policies are laughable.
Prostitution: Legalize it.
Religion: Accepting, worship your big toe for all I care.
Social Security: So and so...
The UN: Becoming obsolete.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Eat whatever you please, just no torturing the animals.
War in Iraq: Mistake!
War on Terror: Blown out of proportions by an idiotic President.

The Rogue Nation of UnixWare

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Real Name: take your best guess
Age: ???
General Location: Madison
General Political Affiliation : right-libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: WELS Lutheran
Where Did You Find NationStates?: random forum
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: no
Professional Goal: find a job?
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: >1. No time for it.
What is your favorite genre of music: classical/baroque, punk, classic rock.
Other information: None at all

[I]Political beliefs
Abortion: strongly in favor of not killing babies
Affirmative Action: I'd prefer not
Death Penalty: for
Economic System: Capitalist
Electoral College in USA Elections: strongly against
Evolution or Creation?: Creation
FCC: neutral
Gay Marriage: against
Gun Control: I see no problem with me having a rifle and shotgun for hunting.
Immigration Policies: keep illegal immigrants out while making it easier to naturalize. Just follow the rules, people.
Income Tax: strongly against.
Israel/Palestine: Israel, slightly.
Political Party Affiliation: Republican, if I have to.
Prostitution: make it a crime to buy sex, not to sell it.
Religion: in favor of free discussion.
Social Security: fix it before it runs out of money.
The UN: a good idea, but powerless.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: not for me.
War in Iraq: a good idea, mishandled.
War on Terror: the same.

Veblenia
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Real Name: James
Age: 30
General Location: Ottawa, Canada
General Political Affiliation : Social democrat
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Don't remember
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Civil society, Executive Director of an NGO advocating human rights and/or sustainable development
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Never if I can help it
What is your favorite genre of music: Afro-Latin jazz, reggae, punk

[i]Political Beliefs:
Abortion: I support legal, safe access.
Arms Trade: I'd rather not.
Death Penalty: I can't justify it.
Drugs: I'm generally in favor of legalization. If it can be produced small-scale (ie: pot) I think we should legalize possession but not sale. Anything you can't produce in your home should be distributed via state monopoly.
Economic System: Tough one. I'm intrigued by Jaroslav Vanek's model of market socialism driven by producer cooperatives. I believe in the efficiency of markets but I also think equity is a necessary end for the sustainability of any economic system.
Education: Public, secular schools for everyone. A robust grant system for post-secondary education that ensures no capable student will be denied funding, but that mediocre students pursuing degrees they don't need will pay through the nose for them.
Electoral College in USA Elections: Better them than me.
Environmentalism: I don't identify as an "environmentalist" but I respect those that do.
Euthanasia: I'm generally supportive.
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: I'm against Straight Marriage.
Gun Control: I waffle. A lot.
Immigration Policies: I find immigration restrictions largely ridiculous.
Income Tax: Progressive, graduated, and assessed individually.
Political Party Affiliation: New Democratic Party of Ontario
Prostitution: I favor legalization.
Religion: Not for me, but you knock yourself out.
The UN: It would work better in a multipolar world. It's biggest problem right now is that its been betrayed by the OECD.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I try to eat meatless one day a week. I rarely succeed.
War in Iraq: One of a long string of American imperial misadventures.
War on Terror: We can't fund cooperative housing projects in Toronto, but we fenced off Owen Sound from Al-Qaeda? Puh-leeze.

Delete the information for this nation please. Its very out of date now! Thanks :)

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The Kingdom of Knights of Liberty
Real Name: Scott
Age: Centuries Old
General Location: IL
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Liberal
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Spiritual Non-religious
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Another forum lol
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope
Professional Goal: College Professor of Medieval and Middle Eastern History
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: 1-3
What is your favorite genre of music: Metal
Other information: Im awesome

Political Beliefs:

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Abortion: Pro-choice
Affirmative Action: For
Arms Trade: Bad
Death Penalty: Against in all cases except where rehabilitation is impossible (such as serial killers)
Drugs: Are bad mk? No no legalize
Economic System: Complicated. I favor 100% small business with the exception of essential services such as water, electricity, eductaion, etc to be run by the government
Education: Free well funded public education
Electoral College in USA Elections: Remove it, and only allow the educated to vote
Environmentalism: Big on evironmentalism
Euthanasia: A person has the right to decide when they want to die
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Be gone with it
Gay Marriage: Allowed, with individual Churches allowed to refuse to marry as that violates seperation of Church and state, however judges should not be allowed to do that
Gun Control: Private ownership of firearms with sticter regulation
Immigration Policies: I cant figure out what would work...
Income Tax: Reasonable Progressive Tax
Israel/Palestine: Seperate Palestinian State and Israelie state, the US stops providing Israel with guns
Philosophy: Machiavelli?
Political Party Affiliation: None
President Bush/American Policies: Utter failure causing near irrepairable damage
Prostitution: Government run to prevent abuse of girls who choose to enter that occupation
Religion: Complete Seperation of Church and State
Social Security: Needs to be funded and the Government needs to be following through on its promises
The UN: Needs to be given authority to actually follow through on its declarations
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Whatever floats peoples boats
War in Iraq: Idiotic, should not have been there in the first place, and US troops need to be withdrawn so the Iraqis are no longer dependent on the US
War on Terror: Dangerous. One cannot win a war on an idea, and the idea of a never ending war serves only the interests of those in power so that they can continue to get away with overstepping the bounds on the Constitution for their own gain.

Crawfonton
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MSN: scrawford2@hotmail.com (rarely active)
Email: Caturdayz@yahoo.com

Player Profile: The Confederacy of Crawfonton
Real Name: Cody Crawford
Age: 15
General Location: Jesusland, OH
General Political Affiliation : Socialist/Democrat
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: The interwebs?
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Jennifer Government
Professional Goal: Student?
How many hours a day do you watch TV?: Varies... maybe 1-4 (only if a movie is on would it be that high)
What is your favorite genre of music: Punk Rock, Funk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock. And any politically charged music.
Other information:... Not that I can think of

[i]Political Beliefs:Abortion: For
Affirmative Action: Against
Arms Trade: Against
Death Penalty: Against
Drugs: Legalize marijuana
Economic System: Socialism/Socioeconomics
Education: Important
Electoral College in USA Elections: Against (After the 2000 election it would be foolish to still have it)
Environmentalism: 100 percent for
Euthanasia: For
Evolution or Creation?: Evolution
FCC: Against
Gay Marriage: For
Gun Control: More regulation. No guns for the insane, ex cons, et cetera
Immigration Policies: Path to citizenship for those already here, try to cut down on illegals entering the country
Income Tax: For
Israel/Palestine: I don't want to get involved with their religious feud, however I am saddened by the situation.
Philosophy: Socialism
Political Party Affiliation: Democrat
President Bush/American Policies: HATRED
Prostitution: Against, however if we are not able to help the poor this may be the only way.
Religion: Anti-religion, it has caused far to many problems in the world. Also, keep your religion away from me. Take "under god" out of the pledge.
Social Security: For, but I am a bit shaky on individual cases.
The UN: For
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Vegan, meat is murder.
War in Iraq: Against
War on Terror: You can't declare war something as abstract as terrorism. The notion is laughable, Against.