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The Armed Republic of BogMarsh
"For God, (.)(.), Country and Myrth!"


UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights:
Some Economy:
Very Strong Political Freedoms:
Below Average

Location: Conservative Republican States Regional Influence: Eminence Grise

The Armed Republic of BogMarsh is a 1. huge, economically powerful nation, 2.notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 917 million are either ruled by 3. a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

4. The enormous, pro-business government devotes most of its attentions to 5. Law & Order, with areas such as 6. Social Equality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a 7. flat income tax of 27%. 8. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Book Publishing.

9. Voting is compulsory, 10. the country has been 'going shopping' by annexing nearby nations for their resources, 11. Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed, 12. and travellers are often forcibly evicted by torch-bearing mobs. 13. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, 14. thanks to the all-pervasive police force. BogMarsh's national animal is the swamp frog and its currency is the peat lump.

BogMarsh is ranked 4th in the region and 8,346th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

1. We're quite rich. NAJS!
2. Ecological damage Le sucks big time. Working on fixing that.
3. Small efficient red-tape-free government. Point 4's gotta be a mistake.
5, 13, 14. Law'n'Order is my priority. Crime in society is a result of police not being firm and omnipresent enough.
6. I'm making a trade-off. Do I create jobs, or do I create welfare?
I am not saying that one approach is better than the other, I'm saying that Bogmarsh flipped the coin oe way, and not the other.
7. The Tax is too high. Tax Cuts AFTER the wars are over ( see 10. )
8. Who said we couldn't have books in an armed republic? Even if all our books are about taking better care of your home defense system...
9. We're democratic. You vote. Non-voting = treason. Choose wisely. the life you save will be you own.
10. We treat foreigners as expendable resources.
And we got the weapons to make sure we get things OUR way, every way!
11. Object to eating meat? Get treated as a traitor to humanity!
12. And I wish I could lynch every hippy...

Location: Amor Fati Anagenesis Regional Influence: Minnow

UN MEMBER

The Queendom of Mstreeted is a huge, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its cynical population of 220 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Education and Public Transport are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 55%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing.

A niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day, large areas of Mstreeted are not accessible by the public, and private business has started paving paradises and putting up parking lots. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Mstreeted's national animal is the flat nose pug platimas and its currency is the mst.

Mstreeted is ranked 86th in the region and 71,215th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

... it's about being queen - and letting my people live relatively comfortable - but yes, a work in progress

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Average
Economy: All-Consuming (was Frightening :()
Political Freedoms: Average

Location: Democratic Communist States
Regional Influence: Negotiator

The Free and Equal People of Pure Metal is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate population of 4.827 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Education, although the Environment and Social Welfare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 100%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.

Prime real estate is devoted to wind farms and solar energy generators, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations, and graffiti graces every city's streets. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Pure Metal's national animal is the Lillywobble, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the pint.

Pure Metal is ranked 7th in the region and 102,024th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.


Gross Domestic Product: $132,595,603,908,292.20
GDP Per Capita: $27,469.57
Unemployment Rate: 2.75%



kinda good, but could be better...

6. I'm making a trade-off. Do I create jobs, or do I create welfare? - 'back to work schemes'.. get welfare people on apprentaships? ... STOP THE HAND OUTS

9. We're democratic. You vote. Non-voting = treason. Choose wisely. the life you save will be you own. - pfffffft

10. We treat foreigners as expendable resources. - charming

11. Object to eating meat? Get treated as a traitor to humanity! - erm... riiight

12. And I wish I could lynch every hippy... - make them compulsory family veiwing once a week

Big Brother styl-ie

6. I'm making a trade-off. Do I create jobs, or do I create welfare? - 'back to work schemes'.. get welfare people on apprentaships? ... STOP THE HAND OUTS

you can have both. look at my nation: good GDP per capita, lots of jobs, and plenty of equality and welfare (not to mention a practically communist 100% tax rate)

its all about education *nods*

you can have both. look at my nation: good GDP per capita, lots of jobs, and plenty of equality and welfare (not to mention a practically communist 100% tax rate)

its all about education *nods*

True

Speaking of earning a living - i should go do that!... back later

My flagship nation:

The 1. Oppressive Dictatorship of Fergi America
2. "All obey the Leader."

UN Category: 3. Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Rare
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: 4. Rare


The Oppressive Dictatorship of Fergi America is a 5. massive, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. 6. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.762 billion are 6a. kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and 6b. refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The 7. enormous, corrupt, moralistic government concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Defence and 8. Commerce are on the agenda. 9. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9%. 10. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.

Travellers are often forcibly evicted by torch-bearing mobs, 11. the nation has recently been attributed to the funding of terrorist organisations, 12. the military has had to quell a recent insurrection by uninsured revolutionaries, and cities are engulfed by smog. 13. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. 14. Fergi America's national animal is the tiger, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and 15. its currency is the Ferguson.
16. Fergi America is ranked 1st in the region and 2,547th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

1. Democracy's only good if I'm NOT running the place. And I AM running the place. So Oppressive Dictatorship it is!
2. The Prime Law of Fergi America. I, of course, am the Leader whom all must obey!
3. It's about time the category matched what I'm trying to accomplish. The 2nd Law is Buy--or Else!
4. Political freedoms should be NONE! It's an "oppressive dictatorship" for cryin' out loud!
5. Of course the nation is massive. We've annexed several others in prior issues.
6. No pussies in this country.
6a. Again, it's the "Oppressive Dictatorship." So this part is a no-brainer.
6b. That's wrong. We in the Government refer to the citizens as "the peasants." Civilian salespeople may call them "customers."
7. The Government is officially irked at the contradiction in being described as both "corrupt" and "moralistic" especially in the same sentence. We are not corrupt--if the Government is doing it, it has been authorized by the Leader, and therefore it is legal/not corrupt.
8. Commerce would be the priority, but crime creeps up whenever the budget is rearranged. Also, it takes a big military to make sure no one tries to compromise our sovereignty.
9. I had gotten this down to NO tax, but then it started saying we had "no government as such." So I let in a couple of tax-causing things just to get my "massive" government back.
10. Well, these industries fit my tastes in RL, but I'd rather have some sort of military-related industry as the big one for my Nation.
11. Money is money, especially when selling weapons to just anybody won't really come back and bite me in the butt like it would in RL.
12. No revolting allowed!
13. Criminals are either executed or enslaved, depending on random draw (the latest issue). It's no wonder no one dares to commit a crime...those who did dare have already been neutralized.
14. Too bad there's no way to put in a decent Endangered Species Protection Act! As it is, I'm stuck with attempts to domesticate tigers. Oh well. If the peasants refuse a pet tiger, they're guilty of treason. As for the environment, it's ecologically better not to generate so much waste--but MUCH more fun to cycle it into the peasants' drinking water, which glows green at night!!
15. Might as well put my name on the money. And my face, of course.
16. Cheese tastes nasty. So we sell it all, and import chocolate, root beer, and peanut butter instead.

Location: The KGB Regional Influence: Duckspeaker

The Confederacy of Harlesburg is a massive, devout nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, cynical population of 4.027 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, the Environment, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 100%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The government has started a campaign to crack down on road rage and encourage alternate means of commuting, suppression of pro-democracy protests is a daily occurrence, genetic researchers have been expelled, and police officers are seen patrolling the streets armed with satellite-guided truncheons. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Harlesburg's national animal is the Eagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Dollar.

Harlesburg is ranked 28th in the region and 105,483rd in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

My cheese used to be massive and my military.:(
http://nstracker.retrogade.com/index.php?nation=harlesburg
http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=harlesburg
:(

Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way. Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown...

The Nomadic Peoples of Whereyouthinkyougoing
"Where Life Is A Walk In The Park"

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy :mad: I hate it. I haven't done any issues in two months (because I'm officially away studying... <.<) and during that time the UN demotes me to this?!? I resigned from the UN, and as soon as I do issues again, I'll be a Left-Wing Utopia in no time. *nods*
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Average :(

Location: Democratic Communist States
Regional Influence: Negotiator

The Nomadic Peoples of Whereyouthinkyougoing is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate population of 1.71 billion have some civil rights, but not too many :(, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, the Environment, and Social Welfare :).The average income tax rate is 100% :p. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, motorists must pay to enter inner-cities during peak hours, every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government, and the military frequently holds bake sales to raise funds :D. Crime is totally unknown. :) Whereyouthinkyougoing's national animal is the mighty migrating mule, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests :), and its currency is the common pebble. :D

GDP: $11,735,544,580,713.68
GDP Per Capita: $6,862.89

Government Budget Details
Administration: 14%
Social Welfare: 16%
Healthcare: 12%
Education: 21%
Religion & Spirituality: 0%
Defence: 0%
Law & Order: 0%
Commerce: 2%
Public Transport: 11%
The Environment: 17%
Social Equality: 7%

And, of course, my flag is real pretty: ;p

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/whereyouthinkyougoing.jpg

The Confederacy of Harlesburg
"Vanquish the evil Stand by the brave Protect the weak!"- I thought it up all by myself!:cool:
http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/romania.jpg

UN Category: Father Knows Best State :D
Civil Rights:Below Average:D
Economy:Powerhouse :D
Political Freedoms:Few:D

I also got my 4 Billionth citizen 3 or 4 days ago!

And, of course, my flag is real pretty: ;p

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/whereyouthinkyougoing.jpg
i always thought so :)

6. I'm making a trade-off. Do I create jobs, or do I create welfare? - 'back to work schemes'.. get welfare people on apprentaships? ... STOP THE HAND OUTS

9. We're democratic. You vote. Non-voting = treason. Choose wisely. the life you save will be you own. - pfffffft

10. We treat foreigners as expendable resources. - charming

11. Object to eating meat? Get treated as a traitor to humanity! - erm... riiight

12. And I wish I could lynch every hippy... - make them compulsory family veiwing once a week

Big Brother styl-ie

I'm currently trying to prove the whole Big Brother thing is my invention. ;)

I'm currently trying to prove the whole Big Brother thing is my invention. ;)

good luck with that :p

good luck with that :p

I'll just stick Johny Endemol in his own home! With Sezer and Jade for company...
:fluffle:

I'll just stick Johny Endemol in his own home! With Sezer and Jade for company...
:fluffle:

Sleazer makes my skin crawl

:fluffle:

The United Sephrite Empire of Sephrioth
" all praise the empire"


UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:
Some Economy:
Powerhouse Political Freedoms:
Outlawed

Location: Ascendancy Sphere Republic Regional Influence: Powerbroker


The United Sephrite Empire of Sephrioth is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 4.868 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

Government police forces protect public schools from the threat of protest, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, newborns are being raised as mindless killing machines, and private business has started paving paradises and putting up parking lots. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Sephrioth's national animal is the masamune, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the meteria.

1 war
2 battle check my def budget

The Unruly Inebriated Rabble of Drunk commies deleted
"What am I in trouble for this time?"


UN Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights:
Superb Economy:
Powerhouse Political Freedoms:
Very Good

Location: Adelaide Regional Influence: Powerbroker

The Unruly Inebriated Rabble of Drunk commies deleted is a massive, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 2.289 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Defence, with areas such as the Environment and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 20%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Gambling, Uranium Mining, and Arms Manufacturing industries.

The government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country, the government regularly hires contractors to construct high rise apartments, citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens, and private business has started paving paradises and putting up parking lots. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Drunk commies deleted's national animal is the alcoholic, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the beer.

Drunk commies deleted is ranked 2nd in the region and 3,312th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

http://www.nationstates.net/the_tribes_of_longton

Best thing about my nation - the flag. Cookies to whoever guesses its origin.

Worst thing about my nation - the name. Damnit.
















I'm a very superficial person. :p

The Po-dunk Town of Peechland
"We only look like inbreeders"

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Good Economy:
Strong Political Freedoms:
Few

Location: Slackervania Regional Influence: Powerbroker

The Po-dunk Town of Peechland is a massive, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 3.854 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Equality, Defence, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Uranium Mining.

People reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, people are now classified as male, female, or genderqueer, same-sex marriages are increasingly common, and the nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Peechland's national animal is the possum, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the John Deere tractor.

Flag (http://www.nationstates.net/peechland)

The Rightfully Oppressed Peoples of Minoriteeburg
"Love The Man.... or be Shat Upon!"

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/minoriteeburg.jpg


UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:Excellent
Economy:Very Strong
Political Freedoms:Rare

Location: Adelaide
Regional Influence: Duckspeaker (what the hell does that mean btw?)


The Rightfully Oppressed Peoples of Minoriteeburg is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.214 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Defence and Education are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 78%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Gambling, Information Technology, and Book Publishing industries.

Drunk drivers are sentenced to death, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, Animal Liberationists are regularly jailed, and people are now classified as male, female, or genderqueer. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Minoriteeburg's national animal is the platypus, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the white mark.

Minoriteeburg is ranked 5th in the region and 16,186th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

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i think mine is coming about as planned. need to oppress more though.

The Po-dunk Town of Peechland
"We only look like inbreeders"
- snip -
Flag (http://www.nationstates.net/peechland)
Awesome. I'd never looked at your nation before - I never knew what I was missing! :p

i always thought so :)
That's because you're a man of excellent taste. *nods* ;p

Peechland's national animal is the possum, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the John Deere tractor.


LMAO i dont think it gets any more WT than that.

UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Few; Economy: Good (Used to be a 'Powerhouse' :mad:); Political Freedoms: Rare
Regional Influence: Powerbroker

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/kazcaper.jpg

The Regressive HateState of Kazcaper is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 4.88 billion are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Equality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 29%. A substantial private sector is dominated by the Gambling industry.

Travellers are often forcibly evicted by torch-bearing mobs, ethnic minorities are often refused admission to some of the nation's best schools, nursing mothers are often arrested for indecent exposure, and the government extracts trade concessions from poor nations in exchange for humanitarian aid. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Kazcaper's national animal is the wee cute, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the non-botanical crucifer.

Kazcaper is ranked 1st in the region and 4,196th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

The Flooded Back Yard of IL Ruffino

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/il_ruffino.jpg

"Oh crap it's raining again!"


UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights: Average
Economy: Strong
Political Freedoms: Rare

Location: First Reich of Der Fuhrer

Regional Influence: Handshaker

The Flooded Back Yard of IL Ruffino is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.425 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The enormous, corrupt government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Equality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 35%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Beef-Based Agriculture.

Cremation is compulsory for the deceased, angst-filled teenagers are rushing off to buy government bonds for some odd reason, euthanasia is legal, and drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. IL Ruffino's national animal is the fluffle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the yarnik.

IL Ruffino is ranked 24th in the region and 52,675th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

The Smunkeriffic Landhome of Smunkeeville
"Don't whine to me about it"

UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights:
Average
Economy:
All-Consuming
Political Freedoms:
Very Good

Regional Influence: Dominator

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/smunkeeville.jpg
my flag

Smunkeeville's national animal is the Pug, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Boluky.

http://nstracker.retrogade.com/index.php?nation=smunkeeville

LMAO i dont think it gets any more WT than that.

Well, I thought I'd represent the redneck community to it's fullest. Minus the JD tractors.....those are the Mercedes of farm equipment...and I plan to have one one day!

Well, I thought I'd represent the redneck community to it's fullest. Minus the JD tractors.....those are the Mercedes of farm equipment...and I plan to have one one day!


you certainly did your job. :D

Link: http://www.nationstates.net/hip-hoppers

The Free Land of Hip-hoppers
"Live In Your Dreams Or Die In Someone Else's"


UN Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Few

Location: Dutch Streetlife Democraty
Regional Influence: Hermit


The Free Land of Hip-hoppers is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 293 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Equality, Education, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 84%, and even higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry.

Legislation sometimes has to battle through weeks of filibustering to pass, Hip-hoppers's airwaves are dominated by corporate-backed commercial radio, space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down, and artists are pillars of society. Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hip-hoppers's national animal is the Bull, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Deez.

Hip-hoppers is ranked 2nd in the region and 88,647th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.
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So..
1. My civil rights and economy are well.. that's ok
2. Political freedoms.. few.. can be better, shall work on that ;)
3.'The Free Land of Hip-hoppers is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws.'
yeah well.. I don't care if people use drugs or not (A)
4. 'a mostly-benevolent dictator'.. well I just assure there will be no revolution or something hehe :p
5. My education is good.. always was and I will try to let it stay that way
6. 'Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare.' Well, that's why I want to keep my education good ;)
7. And further.. well, the media annoys me a lot :p

But my nation is a nice nation, I like it a lot, visit it some time :D

My nation

http://www.nationstates.net/klitvilia

http://www.nationstates.net/the_tribes_of_longton

Best thing about my nation - the flag.


AKIRA, I presume.

http://www.nationstates.net/jenrak

The Azhujurius of Jenrak
"To be insane for sanity's sake."

UN Category: Corporate Police State
Civil Rights: Rare
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Outlawed
Location: The region of funny guys

Regional Influence: Diplomat

The Azhujurius of Jenrak is a massive, economically powerful nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 3.752 billion are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, moralistic, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.

Police officers are seen patrolling the streets armed with satellite-guided truncheons, the nation's massive battleships are often mistaken for islands, a survey of the nation's rivers and children has shown that pesticide levels are at an all-time regional high, and young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Jenrak's national animal is the Ram, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Dollar.

Jenrak is ranked 1st in the region and 232nd in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

I have an economically efficient nation. That's all that matters.

http://www.nationstates.net/Romanar

It's sort of "middle of the road", listed as an "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy" (any way to turn it into an Offensive Centrist Democracy? ;) ), but I've also been voting for military & police on a lot of issues.

http://www.nationstates.net/ilie

We're doing very well! Thanks. <3

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/czardas.jpg
The Drug-Addicted Fanatics of Czardas

"Life has no meaning, except what you make of it."

UN Category: Anarchy

Civil Rights: (1)World Benchmark
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: (2)Excessive

Location: Athar

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Regional Influence: Negotiator

The Drug-Addicted Fanatics of Czardas is a massive, (3)socially progressive nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its (4)compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 2.866 billion live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

It is difficult to tell where the (5)omnipresent, corrupt, liberal, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of (6)Education, Social Welfare, and Social Equality. The average income tax rate is (7)100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Billions of nazarins are being blown on orbital weapons development, children deemed 'disorderly' or otherwise unfit for public schools are shipped off to military academies, citizens live in superstitious fear of the mysterious glowing clouds that float over Czardas, and citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling, (8)probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Czardas's national animal is the tiger moth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the nazarin.

Czardas is ranked 30th in the region and 91,711th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

(1) It used to be Frightening, but it's gone down. :(
(2) Ditto. Except there is no Frightening ranking for PF; it was even higher at Corrupted. :(
(3) Socially progressive is fairly good. It means liberal. :)
(4) My populace are nice people. :)
(5) The government is too big. :(
(6) It also concentrates mainly on useless things. :(
(7) My taxes are too high. :(
(8) There are no prisons. :)

So overall, a bit so-so.

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The Federation of Dosuun
"Peace through superior force"

The Federation of Dosuun is a massive, socially progressive nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.099 billion enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 5%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Soda Sales, Information Technology, and Gambling industries.

Businesses often fire workers in favour of cheaper automatic systems, protesters are up in arms over new nuclear power stations, record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been recorded, and citizens are bombarded with advertising from their compulsory minature radios. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Dosuun's national animal is the timber wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the sovereign.

Dosuun is ranked 3rd in the region and 15,679th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

NS Economy
Domestic Statistics
Government Category: Capitalizt
Government Priority: Defence
Economic Rating: All-Consuming
Civil Rights Rating: Superb
Political Freedoms: Average
Income Tax Rate: 5%
Major Industry: Soda Sales
National Animal: timber wolf
National Currency: sovereign
Total Population: 1,099,000,000

Government Budget Details
Administration: $0.00 0%
Social Welfare: $0.00 0%
Healthcare: $511,383,019,714.56 8%
Education: $958,843,161,964.80 15%
Religion & Spirituality: $0.00 0%
Defence: $2,045,532,078,858.24 32%
Law & Order: $1,534,149,059,143.68 24%
Commerce: $830,997,407,036.16 13%
Public Transport: $191,768,632,392.96 3%
The Environment: $63,922,877,464.32 1%
Social Equality: $191,768,632,392.96 3%


Dosuun Economic Statistics
Exchange Rate: 1 sovereign = $1.6913
Gross Domestic Product: $42,332,618,204,889.59
GDP Per Capita: $38,519.22
Unemployment Rate: 2.86%
Consumption: $35,859,985,350,000.00
Government Budget: $6,658,633,069,200.00
Government Expenditures: $6,392,287,746,432.00
Goverment Waste: $266,345,322,768.00
Exports: $5,016,358,320,657.58
Imports: $4,936,013,212,200.00
Trade Surplus: $80,345,108,457.58

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Government Statistics
Population: 1,099,000,000
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: All-Consuming
Political Freedoms: Average
Income Tax Rate: 5%
Exchange Rate: 1 sovereign = $1.99
Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: $40,175
Total National Production: $44,152,627,043,779
Private Consumption: $36,622,512,078,482
Government Budget: $7,843,869,755,518
Administration (0%): $0
Welfare (0%): $0
Healthcare (8%): $602,409,197,224
Education (15%): $1,129,517,244,795
Religion and Spirituality (0%): $0
Defence (32%): $2,409,636,788,895
Law and Order (24%): $1,807,227,591,671
Commerce (13%): $978,914,945,489
Public Transport (3%): $225,903,448,959
Environment (1%): $75,301,149,653
Social Equality (3%): $225,903,448,959
Government Waste (4%): $313,754,790,221

UN Estimates
Government Category: Capitalizt
UN Status: Non-member
Economic Grey Sector: 0%
Grey Sector Product: $0
Grey Sector Breakdown:
Basic Necessities: 0%
Healthcare: 0%
Education: 0%
Transportation: 0%
Luxuries: 0%
Recovered Product: $0
Worker Enthusiasm: 91%
Government Efficiency: 96%
Consumer Confidence: 96%
Unemployment: 3.65%
Population Growth Rate: 0.53%
Nation Age: 188 Days
Literacy: 100%
National Loyalty (Individual): 70%

The Crimean Republic of Trostia is a 1. massive, socially progressive nation, notable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical 2. population of 7.282 billion enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously 3. starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, 4. pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is effectively 5. ruled by the Department of Defence, with areas such as Social Equality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a 6. flat income tax of 35%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Arms Manufacturing.

7. Ethnic minorities are often refused admission to some of the nation's best schools, 8. new urban roads are threatening city parks, 9. the children of Trostia are often remarked upon for their cheery attitude to extreme violence, and 10. all streets are privately owned toll roads. Crime is crippling. Trostia's national animal is the nearly extinct bird, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the dollar.

Trostia is ranked 1st in the region and 196th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.


1. No social welfare = socially progressive. Sounds about right to me. :)

2. OMG HUGE POP!

3. Luckily, unemployment is fairly low and most people live this life of luxury. If the poor want a good life, they can either get a job or move to one of those nanny states where everyone is equally poor.

4. Pro-business is a good thing. Yes it is.

5. Defense is a high priority. Depending on which economic calculator you go by, Trostia spends upwards of 70, 80 trillion dollars on the military.

6. Income tax used to be 100%. Within the past weeks/few months it's now at a more reasonable level. Hooray!

7. Well, it's up to the schools who can attend. Sounds fair to me. It's not like the government owns the schools, eh?

8. What's more important, a place for people to walk their dogs and for bums to make their nests in the bushes... or transportation infrastructure?

9. I have a cheery attitude towards violence too. Who doesn't?

10. The good thing here is, if you don't like it that roads are privately owned, you can build your own or buy them yourself. Yay!

In short, Trostia is a military-industrial superpower the likes of which could easily and efficiently slaughter just about all of you. :p

5. Defense is a high priority. Depending on which economic calculator you go by, Trostia spends upwards of 70, 80 trillion dollars on the military.

6. Income tax used to be 100%. Within the past weeks/few months it's now at a more reasonable level. Hooray!
Sigh.

If you kept your high income tax rates, the calculators would give you higher defence budgets (in fact I remember back when you had $141 trillion).

Of course, the calculators ignore the fact that if your taxes were that high, you wouldn't have a manufacturing sector at all to make weapons for the military, and the percentage of the budget spent on defense (72%) would leave so little money for anything else that people would be effectively living in rundown shacks without running water and little food, leaving little money to go into the 72% military budget.

So yeah, you'll just have to forgo your higher place on The List (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Largest_defence_budgets) in the interests of common sense. Tough decision, really. :P

EDIT: Saw and replied to your point on the thread in Gameplay as well.

The Secret Orbital Stronghold of Dobbsworld
"Go to Him - Earthman! And give Him your 30 dollars!"

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The Secret Orbital Stronghold of Dobbsworld is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate population of 2.37 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 58%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Woodchip Exports.

Skateparks can be found in every city and libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars. Crime is totally unknown. Dobbsworld's national animal is the Space-yeti, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Space-ingot.

Dobbsworld is ranked 2nd in the region and 65,274th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

Well, as far as NS is concerned, all the calculators are flawed. According to the UN Rankings, Trostia's something like 20, 25th largest defense budgets per capita in the world. And I know people go "oh but thats per capita," but 7+ billion is a lot of capita, AMIRITE? :D

Well, as far as NS is concerned, all the calculators are flawed. According to the UN Rankings, Trostia's something like 20, 25th largest defense budgets per capita in the world. And I know people go "oh but thats per capita," but 7+ billion is a lot of capita, AMIRITE? :D
Quite so.

Actually, per capita the highest is probably Uranium or Hatred, whom are 8+ billion with very large budgets as well.

The calculators' favourite The Territory is 110th or so.

What confuses me is the presence of nations like The Night Elves, which spends maybe 20% of its GDP on the military, in the top 200 or 300.... while other nations like Adelyne with 45% didn't surface until past 1000.

The Liberdade of AB Again


UN Category: Corporate Bordello
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Thriving
Political Freedoms: World Benchmark
Location: libertarian

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Liberdade of AB Again is a huge, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 767 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, corrupt, pro-business individuals concentrates mainly on Commerce, although Education and Law & Order are secondary priorities. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Book Publishing industries.

There have been reports of people marrying housepets, 'Mountain Doobie' is widely regarded as the nation's favourite drink, travellers are often forcibly evicted by torch-bearing mobs, and the government has cut its subsidies for all special interest groups. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. AB Again's national animal is the socialist, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the doink.

AB Again is ranked 33rd in the region and 15,553rd in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

It is getting there. Crime is a problem, but I haven't received any appropriate issues yet to deal with it. Patience.

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The Drug-Addicted Fanatics of Czardas

"Life has no meaning, except what you make of it."

UN Category: Anarchy

Civil Rights: (1)World Benchmark
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: (2)Excessive

Location: Athar

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Regional Influence: Negotiator

The Drug-Addicted Fanatics of Czardas is a massive, (3)socially progressive nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its (4)compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 2.866 billion live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

It is difficult to tell where the (5)omnipresent, corrupt, liberal, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of (6)Education, Social Welfare, and Social Equality. The average income tax rate is (7)100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Billions of nazarins are being blown on orbital weapons development, children deemed 'disorderly' or otherwise unfit for public schools are shipped off to military academies, citizens live in superstitious fear of the mysterious glowing clouds that float over Czardas, and citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling, (8)probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Czardas's national animal is the tiger moth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the nazarin.

Czardas is ranked 30th in the region and 91,711th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.

(1) It used to be Frightening, but it's gone down. :(
(2) Ditto. Except there is no Frightening ranking for PF; it was even higher at Corrupted. :(
(3) Socially progressive is fairly good. It means liberal. :)
(4) My populace are nice people. :)
(5) The government is too big. :(
(6) It also concentrates mainly on useless things. :(
(7) My taxes are too high. :(
(8) There are no prisons. :)

So overall, a bit so-so.
Congrats Czardas, you managed to create Anarchy whilst keeping the huge government.

The Fuzzle of Posi
"It seemed like a good idea at the time."

UN Category: 1Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Civil Rights:Very GoodEconomy:StrongPolitical Freedoms:Below Average
Location: AtharRegional Influence: Handshaker
Posi is a UN Member

The Fuzzle of Posi is a massive, safe nation, 2renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate population of 1.572 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of the 3Environment, Education, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 100%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, highschool principals regularly send armed truancy patrols to drag problem students to school, guns are banned, and the government is spending millions on alternative clean-burning fuels. 4Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Posi's national animal is the Liger, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the iPod.

Posi is ranked 36th in the region and 105,066th in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.
1I'll drift to Left Leaning College State, then back to ICD, then to Civil Rights Lovefest, then back maybe hitting Left Wing Utopia and Libertarian Democratic Socialists the odd time.
2I used to be renowned for my complete lack of prisons. Still haven't given L&O any money to build one.:)
3The Enviroment just won't let go of its hold of my number one expense (well, besides the admin:cool:)
4Well funded police force. Last I checked their budget was 0% of the GDP. O well, tomato tomato...

Congrats Czardas, you managed to create Anarchy whilst keeping the huge government.
Yeah... don't ask me how....

Yeah... don't ask me how....
I bet Lenin knows.

Terrible. I let a man who shot someone grafitting his property (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=484970) go free, and I was critisized harshly.
On the bright side, I have established several states (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=486845), each with laws totally different.
I have won every war my nation was in so far, and I'm happy about that.
My nation is run like thus (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=480718).

I bet Lenin knows.
You mean that dude in the glass case who's really good in the sack?

Maybe I'll ask him....

Everybody loves the Grendels. Why shouldn't I. :D

Everybody loves the Grendels. Why shouldn't I. :D
You've got your Top 20 mixed up a bit. It's Hatred everyone loves. Grendels isn't far behind though, what with all that crap about being the sworn enemy of Beowulf.

I also notice that you've been here two and a half times as long as I have, and you have less than one-hundredth as many posts.... :eek:

You've got your Top 20 mixed up a bit. It's Hatred everyone loves. Grendels isn't far behind though, what with all that crap about being the sworn enemy of Beowulf.

I also notice that you've been here two and a half times as long as I have, and you have less than one-hundredth as many posts.... :eek:
Isn't Grendels just after H N Fiddlebottoms VIII?

Anyways, congrats on 10,000.

Isn't Grendels just after H N Fiddlebottoms VIII?

Anyways, congrats on 10,000.
Thanks. It's been rising slowly since I quit spamming a few months back, only 2,000 or so since. ^_^

Thanks. It's been rising slowly since I quit spamming a few months back, only 2,000 or so since. ^_^
Yet, you own the spam forum. tsk tsk

Yet, you own the spam forum. tsk tsk
Only honorarily. Like Bush's honorary degree from Bob Jones University.

Only honorarily. Like Bush's honorary degree from Bob Jones University.
All the same to Posi.

You've got your Top 20 mixed up a bit. It's Hatred everyone loves. Grendels isn't far behind though, what with all that crap about being the sworn enemy of Beowulf.

I also notice that you've been here two and a half times as long as I have, and you have less than one-hundredth as many posts.... :eek:

The Grendels isn't named directly after the Beowulf saga, it refers to something else not entirely unrelated though.

I've been first in the World for most of the economic UN reports before you were around and will do so again.

I do almost all of my posting either on the Wysterian Forum or the Wysteria civic HQ Board. I don't have time to talk about what colour underwear I'm wearing, who the sexiest Nation Stater is, or how much I hate religion here every day.

The Satanic Empire of Big Jim P

"Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it."


UN Category: Compulsory Consumerist State
Civil Rights:Good
Economy:Frightening
Political Freedoms:Rare

Location: Hell
Regional Influence: Negotiator


The Satanic Empire of Big Jim P is a massive, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 6.354 billion are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Defence, although Commerce and Law & Order are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 5%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Gambling.

People of faith are sent to twelve-step programs for 'The Cure', homeless people are periodically found dead upon altars to assorted deities, roads are often attended by round-the-clock construction crews, and murder rates are on the rise as the popularity of soylent products grows. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Big Jim P's national animal is the Black Goat of the Wood, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Bhaal.

Big Jim P is ranked 10th in the region and 1,499th in the world for Largest Soda Pop Sector.

H N Fiddlebottoms VIII?
whatever happened to that guy? haven't seen him in ages :confused:

Anyways, congrats on 10,000.
ditto :) (just for you czardas, no fluffle ;))