Freedom House Survey (OPEN, PT-PMT)

[Maltropia]

[OOC: Obviously you haven't noticed that this is the most biased survey in history. ]

OOC: Yeah. The intent is so I could later on implement the results in my foreign policy. As such, it tends to be biased.

[OOC: Oh goodness, it's important. I might want to clarify some things then lest future relations be destroyed by a corrupt survey. Can I ask where the 5 came from? Based on Hippo's 1, I'd have expected Maltropia to get a higher ranking.]

[Dokuritsu Nippon]

Nation Name: The Democratic People's Vanguard-Republic of Dokuritsu Nippon
Capital: Dai-Tokyo
Leader: (As far as relations with other nations would be concerned) Premier / External Presidium Member Kaneyama Miharu
Currency: 「革命的な」円

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Depends on who you would consider to be the leader. If you mean the Chairman of the People's Vanguard Party, he is determined by internal consensus, and holds his position indefinitely, unless revoked by a no-confidence vote (which can theoretically be called at any time); should another candidate gain a majority or plurality, he would have to step down. If you mean our Premier and External Presidium Member Kaneyama Miharu, she holds simultaneously these two elected offices. Both are subject to five year election cycles - she must first be elected to a position within the Supreme People's Assembly via national elections, which in turn elects its Premier. The Presidium Members (of which there are three) are also elected by the SPA, but need not be of members of the SPA itself.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: The Constitution mandates the government to provide housing, healthcare, education, and other necessities of life to its population.
Is communism legal?: The ruling People's Vanguard Party is heavily influenced by Marxist-Leninist-Juche ideology, so yes.
Is prohibition in effect?: No.

[Thylacinia]

Nation Name: The Mammalian Dominion of Thylacinia
Capital: Thylacinopolis
Leader: Queen Sheila II, Sovereign of the Realm and Grand Marshal of the Army, Patron of the Navy and the Schools, and Protector of the the rights of the Thylacine folk.
Currency: The Thylacine Mark.

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?:
-----Yes, actually. Upon the death of her grandfather, King Angus the Mighty, Sheila won a public referendum to decide which member of the royal family was most fit to rule. If she isn't as fit as they initially thought, a referendum can be called in order to oust her and place someone else upon the throne.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?:
-----The rights of the Thylacine folk are constitutionally protected, as well as those of the majority of the sapient mammals in our fair land, with the notable exception of Humans. This might have an effect on our "Human Rights" rating.
Is communism legal?:
-----Communist ideology is entirely legal. Communism in practice is also legal, as many collectivist communities exist and are tax-exempt so long as they are self-sufficient.
Is prohibition in effect?:
-----No. Our beer is too culturally important to us. The good citizens would have Queen Sheila deposed if she tried to pass something like that.

[The Republic of Lanos]

OOC: Yeah. The intent is so I could later on implement the results in my foreign policy. As such, it tends to be biased.

[OOC: Oh goodness, it's important. I might want to clarify some things then lest future relations be destroyed by a corrupt survey. Can I ask where the 5 came from? Based on Hippo's 1, I'd have expected Maltropia to get a higher ranking.]

OOC: That whole Hippo getting a 1 despite clear anti-democratic policies is a bit out there.

[Equinia]

Nation Name: The Celestial Queendom of Equinia
Capital: Canterlot
Leader: Prime Minister Skyshifter
Currency: Bit

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes, our prime minister has just been recently elected.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Absolutely yes, and it is enshrined in our Constitution.
Is communism legal?: Yes, but not very popular.
Is prohibition in effect?: Absolutely no.

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To: Prime Minister Skyshifter
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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After we examined our nation, you got 9/10, and thus, the coveted NOT FREE status. If you ban communism and instate prohibition, you might be able to reach your highest potentials.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

We are not communist, since it is an unpopular, extremist ideology, but banning it would violate the freedom of expression. And instating Prohibition would be a very, very bad idea, since it takes away our right to drink (alcoholic) apple cider.

And that survey is biased in our opinion, to the far-right. Ironically, Hippostania and Zokoria, both of which are repressive right-wing regimes, are "free countries", however, we view the former as slightly more positive than the latter, particularly due to their socially liberal policies.

-Prime Minister Skyshifter

[Charellia]

Nation Name: The Federation of Charellia
Capital:Union City
Leader: Chief Executor Christopher Almhega
Currency: Unial

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes he was reelected for a third term two years ago bringing his total rule to ten years.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Freedom of speech, general freedoms (religion, assembly etc.), Right to a fair trial, right to elect leaders and vote on all constitutional amendments, right to freedom from discrimination based on gender ethnicity of sexual orientation.
Is communism legal?: It is legal to preach communism and join communist parties.
Is prohibition in effect?: Only highly addictive chemical based drugs are illegal.

[Greater Confederate States of America]

Nation Name: Greater Confederate States of America
Capital: Richmond
Leader: President Brian Murphy
Currency: Dixie Dollar

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes. He was elected by a majority of Confederate citizens in November 2011.

Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: The right to Free Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, the right to speedy trial by jury, the right to keep and bear arms
Is communism legal?: People are free to follow whatever political ideology that they want
Is prohibition in effect?: No. In the early 20th Century, several states outlawed alcohol. However, those laws were overturned decades ago.

[Pacina]

Nation Name: The Theocracy of Pacina
Capital: Pacina City
Leader: Prime Minister Hall Ulala
Currency: Stargold

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Elections are held between two parties every five years the last was in 2010.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Right for all citizens to vote, right to legal aid in court.
Is communism legal?: It is legal to advocate but not to form a Communist Party.
Is prohibition in effect?: Yes

[Silila]

Nation Name: The Dominion of Silila
Capital: Athela
Leader: Prime Minister Einstein Aristotle (naming children after famous thinkers is common in Silila)
Currency: Cene

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Elected in 2002 reelected 2006, 2010. The most recent victory was by only a small percentage.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Right to education, right to question preconcieved beliefs about anything. Right to a trial by jury, right to your own private beliefs, right to ethnic and gender equality.
Is communism legal?: Yes
Is prohibition in effect?: Some municipalities have prohibition but such laws are usually overturned by the courts.

[Luziyca]

Nation Name: The Democratic People's Vanguard-Republic of Dokuritsu Nippon
Capital: Dai-Tokyo
Leader: (As far as relations with other nations would be concerned) Premier / External Presidium Member Kaneyama Miharu
Currency: 「革命的な」円

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Depends on who you would consider to be the leader. If you mean the Chairman of the People's Vanguard Party, he is determined by internal consensus, and holds his position indefinitely, unless revoked by a no-confidence vote (which can theoretically be called at any time); should another candidate gain a majority or plurality, he would have to step down. If you mean our Premier and External Presidium Member Kaneyama Miharu, she holds simultaneously these two elected offices. Both are subject to five year election cycles - she must first be elected to a position within the Supreme People's Assembly via national elections, which in turn elects its Premier. The Presidium Members (of which there are three) are also elected by the SPA, but need not be of members of the SPA itself.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: The Constitution mandates the government to provide housing, healthcare, education, and other necessities of life to its population.
Is communism legal?: The ruling People's Vanguard Party is heavily influenced by Marxist-Leninist-Juche ideology, so yes.
Is prohibition in effect?: No.

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To: Comrade Kaneyama Miharu
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and thus, it is 10/10, thus giving the NOT FREE status to your communist nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

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Nation Name: The Mammalian Dominion of Thylacinia
Capital: Thylacinopolis
Leader: Queen Sheila II, Sovereign of the Realm and Grand Marshal of the Army, Patron of the Navy and the Schools, and Protector of the the rights of the Thylacine folk.
Currency: The Thylacine Mark.

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?:
-----Yes, actually. Upon the death of her grandfather, King Angus the Mighty, Sheila won a public referendum to decide which member of the royal family was most fit to rule. If she isn't as fit as they initially thought, a referendum can be called in order to oust her and place someone else upon the throne.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?:
-----The rights of the Thylacine folk are constitutionally protected, as well as those of the majority of the sapient mammals in our fair land, with the notable exception of Humans. This might have an effect on our "Human Rights" rating.
Is communism legal?:
-----Communist ideology is entirely legal. Communism in practice is also legal, as many collectivist communities exist and are tax-exempt so long as they are self-sufficient.
Is prohibition in effect?:
-----No. Our beer is too culturally important to us. The good citizens would have Queen Sheila deposed if she tried to pass something like that.

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To: Queen Shiela
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, with the rankings coming in at 4/10, and thus, as determined, we place you as a partially free nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

[Sedikal]

Yup. Democratic elections with Human Rights and no prohibition, it's definitely not free.

Don't worry he gave me the same rating too.

[Luziyca]

Nation Name: The Federation of Charellia
Capital:Union City
Leader: Chief Executor Christopher Almhega
Currency: Unial

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes he was reelected for a third term two years ago bringing his total rule to ten years.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Freedom of speech, general freedoms (religion, assembly etc.), Right to a fair trial, right to elect leaders and vote on all constitutional amendments, right to freedom from discrimination based on gender ethnicity of sexual orientation.
Is communism legal?: It is legal to preach communism and join communist parties.
Is prohibition in effect?: Only highly addictive chemical based drugs are illegal.

---

To: Chief Executor Christopher Almhega
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and it is at 5/10, and thus, we hereby place you as a "partially free nation."

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

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Nation Name: Greater Confederate States of America
Capital: Richmond
Leader: President Brian Murphy
Currency: Dixie Dollar

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes. He was elected by a majority of Confederate citizens in November 2011.

Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: The right to Free Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, the right to speedy trial by jury, the right to keep and bear arms
Is communism legal?: People are free to follow whatever political ideology that they want
Is prohibition in effect?: No. In the early 20th Century, several states outlawed alcohol. However, those laws were overturned decades ago.

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To: President Brian Murphy
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and it is at 4/10, and as such, we hereby deem you a partially free nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

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Nation Name: The Theocracy of Pacina
Capital: Pacina City
Leader: Prime Minister Hall Ulala
Currency: Stargold

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Elections are held between two parties every five years the last was in 2010.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Right for all citizens to vote, right to legal aid in court.
Is communism legal?: It is legal to advocate but not to form a Communist Party.
Is prohibition in effect?: Yes

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To: Prime Minister Hall Ulla
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and it is at 3/10, and thus, we reluctantly place you as a FREE nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

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Nation Name: The Dominion of Silila
Capital: Athela
Leader: Prime Minister Einstein Aristotle (naming children after famous thinkers is common in Silila)
Currency: Cene

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Elected in 2002 reelected 2006, 2010. The most recent victory was by only a small percentage.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Right to education, right to question preconcieved beliefs about anything. Right to a trial by jury, right to your own private beliefs, right to ethnic and gender equality.
Is communism legal?: Yes
Is prohibition in effect?: Some municipalities have prohibition but such laws are usually overturned by the courts.

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To: Prime Minister Einstein Aristotle
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and it is at 9/10, and as such, you are a NOT FREE nation. If you ban communism, impose prohibition and allow our CIA to train your police, you may be in for a shock next time around...

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

[Iglesian Archipelago]

Iglesiantis will officially boycott this survey, as it is propaganda from a country without any understanding of freedom and democracy. We believe that four questions for a survey are not enough to do an accurate report on civil rights. Additionally, we know this so-called "Freedom" House Survey is obviously linked to the Luziycan government and it therefore does biased reports.

[Goldsaver]

In the interest of learning what tyrannical corporate-appeasing barbarians believe about us, we have completed the survey as follows:

Nation Name: The Social Democratic Republic of Goldsaver
Capital: Golden City
Leader: President Aston
Currency: The Golden

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Our current leader, President Aston, took power in a military coup last year, but he was finally legitimately elected earlier this year in special elections. Before that, all our elections were free and fair, and all recent elections after the coup have been judged to be free and fair by unbiased third parties.

Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Yes; Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Marriage, Right to Due Process of Law, Complete Freedom from Discrimination, Right to Free Enterprise, and a whole list of other rights are all granted by the constitution (The recently elected Congress, filled with Social Capitalists as they call themselves, has began passing various laws to ensure protection of certain economic freedoms in the interest of creating a freer market)

Is communism legal?: Yes; socialist groups make up roughly 1/3 of the Congress, and Social Welfare programs take up a good chunk of the government's budget. Taxes are high and certain socialist ideals are put into practice, but the economic system is undeniably a free market capitalist economy. Communism itself has little-to-no political influence; they are thrown in with the Ancaps and Fascists as the crazy people of politics.

Is prohibition in effect?: Generally, no. We prohibit hard drugs, but we tend to look the other way on this if those who deal the hard drugs are willing to cooperate with the government in the interest of eliminating human trafficking.

[Luziyca]

In the interest of learning what tyrannical corporate-appeasing barbarians believe about us, we have completed the survey as follows:

Nation Name: The Social Democratic Republic of Goldsaver
Capital: Golden City
Leader: President Aston
Currency: The Golden

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Our current leader, President Aston, took power in a military coup last year, but he was finally legitimately elected earlier this year in special elections. Before that, all our elections were free and fair, and all recent elections after the coup have been judged to be free and fair by unbiased third parties.

Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Yes; Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Marriage, Right to Due Process of Law, Complete Freedom from Discrimination, Right to Free Enterprise, and a whole list of other rights are all granted by the constitution (The recently elected Congress, filled with Social Capitalists as they call themselves, has began passing various laws to ensure protection of certain economic freedoms in the interest of creating a freer market)

Is communism legal?: Yes; socialist groups make up roughly 1/3 of the Congress, and Social Welfare programs take up a good chunk of the government's budget. Taxes are high and certain socialist ideals are put into practice, but the economic system is undeniably a free market capitalist economy. Communism itself has little-to-no political influence; they are thrown in with the Ancaps and Fascists as the crazy people of politics.

Is prohibition in effect?: Generally, no. We prohibit hard drugs, but we tend to look the other way on this if those who deal the hard drugs are willing to cooperate with the government in the interest of eliminating human trafficking.

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To: President Aston
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and received 4/10, and as such, place it as a partially free nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

[Urmanian]

Nation Name: The Greater Pony Herd
Capital: Flankfurt am Mane
Leader: Alpha Mare Twilight Sparkle
Currency: Interbit

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes, our current Alpha was elected in free and fair elections on 13th May 2011
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Of course, all fundamental sapient rights are enshrined in the Constitution
Is communism legal?: Yes, but very unpopular
Is prohibition in effect?: Dear goodness no, all kinds of alcohol and drugs are legal to sell, buy and consume

[Luziyca]

Nation Name: The Greater Pony Herd
Capital: Flankfurt am Mane
Leader: Alpha Mare Twilight Sparkle
Currency: Interbit

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes, our current Alpha was elected in free and fair elections on 13th May 2011
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Of course, all fundamental sapient rights are enshrined in the Constitution
Is communism legal?: Yes, but very unpopular
Is prohibition in effect?: Dear goodness no, all kinds of alcohol and drugs are legal to sell, buy and consume

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To: Alpha Mare Twilight Sparkle
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation and place it at 6/10, and giving you the status of partially free nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

[Amandolina]

Nation Name:The People's Republic of Amandolina
Capital:Carlosia
Leader:Chairman Wilhelm von Glucksburg
Currency:Amandolinan Standard Note

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: No, we have a kind of a monarchist kind of country. Because after the Chairman will die his son will take over.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Yes, Amandolinans are free to practice any religion they would like
Is communism legal?: Yes, it's very popular with laborers and free thinking students
Is prohibition in effect?:Prohibition of alcohol and gambiling, Alcohol is banned in Amandolina because their have been many automobile accidents because of it and it harms the body and soul as we believe it and gambling is prohibited because you get obsessed with it.

[Ulvena]

Nation Name: The Eclipse Empire of Ulvena (울배나의 일식 제국)
Capital: Siyang (시양)
Leader: Great Emperor Aiden Inzen (태조 인잰)
Currency: The Yang (양)

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: No, the Great Emperor was chosen by his father to take the throne for his wit, his dedication to the common man, and his ideas.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Absolutely. All basic human rights are protected and economic freedoms are considered very important in Ulvena.
Is communism legal?: Technically yes. However, they're quickly losing ground and not many take them seriously.
Is prohibition in effect?: No.

[Ainin]

Nation Name: Republic of Ainin (EN) / République Aininienne (FR)
Capital: Forestia (EN) / Forêt-Sétia (FR)
Leader: President Katherine Raspberry
Currency: Aininian Dollar (AND)

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Yes, by the Charter of Civil Rights
Is communism legal?: Of course, it's basic freedom of assembly!
Is prohibition in effect?: No, that's unconstitutional in Ainin

OOC: This will never get old!

[Maltropia]

OOC: Yeah. The intent is so I could later on implement the results in my foreign policy. As such, it tends to be biased.

[OOC: Oh goodness, it's important. I might want to clarify some things then lest future relations be destroyed by a corrupt survey. Can I ask where the 5 came from? Based on Hippo's 1, I'd have expected Maltropia to get a higher ranking.]

[OOC: Reposting this in case it was missed.]

[Tanovart]

OOC: This survey makes no sense; wouldn't allowing communism add to your freedom, via freedom of expression and political ideologies?

[Luziyca]

[OOC: Oh goodness, it's important. I might want to clarify some things then lest future relations be destroyed by a corrupt survey. Can I ask where the 5 came from? Based on Hippo's 1, I'd have expected Maltropia to get a higher ranking.]

[OOC: Reposting this in case it was missed.]

OOC: The algorithm is top secret.

[Luziyca]

Nation Name:The People's Republic of Amandolina
Capital:Carlosia
Leader:Chairman Wilhelm von Glucksburg
Currency:Amandolinan Standard Note

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: No, we have a kind of a monarchist kind of country. Because after the Chairman will die his son will take over.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Yes, Amandolinans are free to practice any religion they would like
Is communism legal?: Yes, it's very popular with laborers and free thinking students
Is prohibition in effect?:Prohibition of alcohol and gambiling, Alcohol is banned in Amandolina because their have been many automobile accidents because of it and it harms the body and soul as we believe it and gambling is prohibited because you get obsessed with it.

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To: Chairman Wilhelm von Glucksburg
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and it is at 7/10, and thus, we reluctantly place you as a partially free nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

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Nation Name: The Eclipse Empire of Ulvena (울배나의 일식 제국)
Capital: Siyang (시양)
Leader: Great Emperor Aiden Inzen (태조 인잰)
Currency: The Yang (양)

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: No, the Great Emperor was chosen by his father to take the throne for his wit, his dedication to the common man, and his ideas.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Absolutely. All basic human rights are protected and economic freedoms are considered very important in Ulvena.
Is communism legal?: Technically yes. However, they're quickly losing ground and not many take them seriously.
Is prohibition in effect?: No.

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To: Comrade Aiden Inzen
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and it is at 10/10, and thus, you are a NOT FREE nation.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

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Nation Name: Republic of Ainin (EN) / République Aininienne (FR)
Capital: Forestia (EN) / Forêt-Sétia (FR)
Leader: President Katherine Raspberry
Currency: Aininian Dollar (AND)

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Yes, by the Charter of Civil Rights
Is communism legal?: Of course, it's basic freedom of assembly!
Is prohibition in effect?: No, that's unconstitutional in Ainin

OOC: This will never get old!

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To: "Comrade" Katherine Raspberry
From: Director Arghet Shjoraski

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We have examined your nation, and it is at 9/10, and thus, we place your communist nation (for which we ARE GLAD TO have chopped off the hands that are skyscrapers) as NOT FREE.

Signed,
Arghet Shjoraski
Director of Freedom House since 1989

[Urcea]

Nation Name: The Federal Republic of Urcea
Capital: Urceopolis
Leader: President James Fallshade Jr.
Currency: Urcean Dollar

Is your leader democratically elected in free and fair elections in the past 10 years?: Yes.
Are there any human rights guaranteed to the populace?: Not Federally, but each province has passed a similar bill of rights ensuring, among other things, property, the right to bear arms, speech, religion, freedom to assemble, freedoms of press, etc.
Is communism legal?: Yes, but it is not widely accepted.
Is prohibition in effect?: No.

If any questions, be sure to look at the Factbook or ask us!