NationStates Jolt Archive

Yay! A new issue! :) Number 166. Hope this means the issue editor is back up and running!

"None of the Above" For President of @@NAME@@!
The Issue

A loose coalition of political activists running the gamut of the political spectrum has started a petition to add "None of the Above" as an option on every ballot, so that a voter can reject all candidates if he feels none of them represent a viable option. If "None of the Above" wins the election, a new election with all-new candidates would have to be held.
The Debate

1. "It's a simple matter really," says left-wing activist and former rock star @@RANDOMNAME@@, "Sometimes when you're voting, all the options suck. Why then should people be forced to hold their nose and vote for the lesser of two, or even three or four evils? Adding 'None of the Above' to the ballot would ensure that the people have a choice at all times, even if that choice is to reject the choices they have been given!"

2. "Adding 'None of the Above' to the ballot makes absolutely no sense," contributes conservative political pundit @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Those who want to run for office have already put their names on the ballot, and if none of those options suits the voter, that's just too bad. Instead, we ought to prevent this sort of problem and limit the number of options. Sure, less people can run, but that will eliminate costly runoff elections completely!"

Issue by: The Soviet Socialist Republics of Kamikachidonia
Editor: Reploid Productions

Woohoo!

Yes, Sirocco will be back to kicking my ass at issue submission processing again soon =p

Yes. My only major quibble with this issue is that not all nations have presidents. ;)

reported in Ballo's sticky ;)

and where is 165? :confused:

Got it! :D
Interestingly, the 3 names all have last names that aren't on Ballo's list. My 3 names are: Billy Gutenberg, Cyril Duckworth, and Buffy Rubin. So maybe last names have been added as well? I'm going to assume they're random names.


Issue 165

Wedlock Worries
The Issue

After a recent article in 'Salutations!' magazine highlighted a growing trend in arranged marriages throughout @@NAME@@, several civil rights protesters have camped outside your parliament demanding changes to the law.
The Debate

1. "This can't go on!" exclaims @@RANDOMNAME@@, a long time campaigner for the rights of single young women. "Right now there's nothing to stop my parents marrying me off to anyone they please! Surely it ought to be the sole decision of the individual as to who they spend the rest of their life with? You can't just force two people together and expect it to work! Arranged marriages must be banned!"

2. "I only want what's best for my daughter," argues @@RANDOMNAME@@, father of three. "She's young! Far too young to know what's good for her! Everyday when I look in the newspaper I learn of another unwanted teen pregnancy, of poor, sad adolescents who have gone down the slippery slope of drugs and violence. If parents have the power to arrange marriages with other, respectable, wealthy families, then it helps set the foundations for our children to have a decent life! I propose that all marriages should be arranged by the parents of the families - it's the best way."

3. "That's crazy!" says @@RANDOMNAME@@, your Minister of Domestic Affairs. "Everyone knows that the people who screw your life up most are your parents! And now you consider letting them to decide who you marry?! I think we, the government, should arrange all marriages by national census. Distribute everyone to a place and person in an economically stimulating way - why, we'd solve the housing problems just like that! Especially if we dismiss outmoded things like divorce and monogamy! This could be a golden opportunity for us."

Issue by: The Frozen Empire of Ice Hockey Players
Editor: Sirocco

Got it! :D
Interestingly, the 3 names all have last names that aren't on Ballo's list. My 3 names are: Billy Gutenberg, Cyril Duckworth, and Buffy Rubin. So maybe last names have been added as well? I'm going to assume they're random names.
i've edited my post, perhaps the last names are hardcoded? :confused:

But the Random Name generator doesn't only give out first names, it always gives out a combo. So I think either the whole name is hardcoded or they added some more last names. Probably the latter. More possible combinations! :p

Stupid me forgetting how easy it is to check names. :headbang:

It appears the second one, Cyril Duckworth, is hardcoded. The other two change when you review the issue. Maybe Sirocco forgot to do a RandomName in the 2nd one?

And here you go, #167

Fluoride Controversy A Toothy Problem
The Issue

Recent reports revealing that that the dental health of @@NATION@@ is far below the regional average have ignited a fierce debate over whether to introduce fluoride to the nation's tap water reserves.
The Debate

1. "Flouride has been shown time and time again to promote dental health," argues Dr. Edwin Namel, Chairman of 'Friends of The Teeth'. "It's not an experimental drug for heaven's sake, it's an accepted method of promoting national good health. A nationwide program for the fluoridation of drinking water should not be seen as optional - it's a no-brainer for any sensible government. We need to implement this now, whether the public want it or not."

2. "I am strongly against this proposal!" rages @@RANDOMNAME@@, one of the more vociferous members of the @@NATION@@ Green Society. "When I turn on the water tap I expect to get just that. Water. Nothing else. We are not lab rats and it is not the government's place to force us into taking these chemicals! In fact I reckon we should put the brakes on all these new chemicals doctors keep pumping into people and give us the right to say no!"

3. "There's no need to go to either extreme," says @@RANDOMNAME@@, your personal dentist. "It's all about, um, choice. Here's a nice alternative: why not just have clean non-fluorinated drinking water and give more funds to dentists? If we had enough money, we could make all dental care absolutely free! It will be demanding on the tax payers I know, but they'll surely be happy when they all have sparkling white teeth!"

Issue by: The Most Serene Republic of Enlightened Harmony
Editor: Sirocco

*Note: Dr Edwin Namel is hardcoded.
Bolded: Spelling error
Also, I got 'Samuel' as a first name when viewing this issue.... and that's not in Ballo's list.

so there are new names :D will there be new industries as well?

Good question.

Three Cheers to Sirocco for editing new issues! Hope this means the Issue Editor has been repaired.

Aw, I was gonna report the flouride one! :)

Also, I got 'Samuel' as a first name when viewing this issue.... and that's not in Ballo's list.as did i could it possably be hard coded

I just checked the issue now, I couldn't see any Samuels.