Good governments?
Uber Awesome
11-11-2005, 01:00
Are there actually any countries that have good governments? As a citizen of the UK, I can tell you that there aren't even any good choices available.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
11-11-2005, 01:11
Are there actually any countries that have good governments? As a citizen of the UK, I can tell you that there aren't even any good choices available.
Turkmenistan has the greatest ruler of all time (Saparmurat Niyazov (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saparmurat_Niyazov#Presidential_decrees) for those not in the know) at the helm, so that must make their government pretty good.
Turkmenistan has the greatest ruler of all time (Saparmurat Niyazov (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saparmurat_Niyazov#Presidential_decrees) for those not in the know) at the helm, so that must make their government pretty good.
Damn, he stole my idea!
The Jesus Lizard
11-11-2005, 01:14
Niyazov is often noted for his unconventional policies. For example, in August 2004, he ordered that a giant ice palace be constructed in the middle of the desert country, although many observers have said that without some form of technical assistance it will be an impossible dream.
Genius.
Neu Leonstein
11-11-2005, 01:17
Genius.
Plus he got a 12 metre statue of himself, made of gold, that rotates so that he always faces the sun...
Uber Awesome
11-11-2005, 01:29
"banning lip syncing when performing songs"
That's not a bad idea actually.
Dissonant Cognition
11-11-2005, 01:39
The political and military/militia organization of Switzerland fascinates me.
Switzerland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland
Politics of Switzerland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Switzerland
Military of Switzerland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_Switzerland
Swiss Civilian Service: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Civilian_Service
Sick Nightmares
11-11-2005, 02:08
The political and military/militia organization of Switzerland fascinates me.
Switzerland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland
Politics of Switzerland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Switzerland
Military of Switzerland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_Switzerland
Swiss Civilian Service: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Civilian_Service
Ive always been fascinated with the Swiss, but I'm a bit disappointed. Mandatory military for men, but NOT for women? What the hell happened to equal rights? I bet they get paid the same there!
Fluffywuffy
11-11-2005, 02:11
If you want an example of bad government, look no further than Virginia. That particular government has screwed over my education, not to mention high taxes in a very expensive place to live. And they have fucking driver's ed.
I also hate North Carolina. We got robbed there, and the cops didn't care. I hope they get robbed. I hope they have to experience $1,000+ being stolen, plus all of their personal information, irreplacable family heirlooms, and the humiliation of having to wrap plastic over the hatch on the back of their SUV.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
11-11-2005, 02:13
If you want an example of bad government, look no further than Virginia. That particular government has screwed over my education, not to mention high taxes in a very expensive place to live. And they have fucking driver's ed.
You know, for someone named Fluffywuffy you are awfully bitter tonight.
Fluffywuffy
11-11-2005, 02:23
The original purpose of the name "Fluffywuffy" was to create an oxymoron: a militaristic dictatorship that the world fears with a cute and cuddly name.
And I feel that I have the right to bitterness. I have mood swings occasionaly, and combine that with stress and the random occurences of life (robbery, etc.), I get very pissed off. I run on a very very short fuse.
Armandian Cheese
11-11-2005, 02:43
Well, the Vatican's pretty damn good, or so I hear. Any government with Jesus in charge better damn be.