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by Golgothastan » Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:34 am
by Trotterdam » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:01 am
Golgothastan wrote:the idea that a state could completely ban elections yet allow unlimited political dissent, freedom of expression and assembly, and all of the other freedoms the NS game mechanic places on the political spectrum just isn't terribly viable.
by Christian Democrats » Sat Apr 18, 2015 12:14 pm
Issue 404: Option 1
"Well it's not surprising, it is?" pipes up Cooper Patel from your entourage. . . .
Leo Tolstoy wrote:Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it.
by Luna Amore » Sat Apr 18, 2015 3:15 pm
Christian Democrats wrote:Issue 404: Option 1
"Well it's not surprising, it is?" pipes up Cooper Patel from your entourage. . . .
I believe "it is" should say "is it."
by Nerwarya » Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:19 am
#164: Licence To Breed?, Second option
"You can't deny perfectly good people the right to bring life into this world! wildebeests manage it easily enough (...)
by Idzequitch » Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:11 pm
The Issue wrote:"Ah who cares about Brasilistan really", your National Security Advisor exclaims exasperatedly, throwing a pen across the desk. "I don't. It's causing us far much trouble, more than it's worth actually, and it's going to bankrupt us if we continue – and that's before we even think about colonisation. And even if we back out now, in a few years they'll retaliate once they've built up their strength. Let's nip this in the bud. Nuke them."
by Lamebrainia » Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:02 am
by Golgothastan » Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:29 am
Lamebrainia wrote:Could you have a look?
by Trotterdam » Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:58 am
Hmm, we should write an issue for that then. Idea for a scenario that would bring it up: the ban on emigration has caused people to solicit help from smugglers to illegally leave the nation, causing problems with emigrants dying from people being packed tight into trucks like cargo, and being kidnapped and forced into slavery by untrustworthy smugglers. Obvious options are "in the name of compassion, we have to reinstate a more dignified and sanitary means to let people leave the country" and "these people brought this upon themselves by breaking the law, they deserve no better, and oh let's publicize knowledge of these horrible smugglers to convince the people that leaving is a bad idea and only we can look out for their safety", and preferably another option or two because two-option issues are boring (maybe "okay fine, leave, but if you do then we're never letting you back in" because #226 option 2 already expresses a sentiment in this vein).Golgothastan wrote:the fact there's no issue to reverse the decision to ban emigration means that at present any nation that's banned emigration is stuck, unable to receive the International Incident chain.
by Luna Amore » Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:23 am
Idzequitch wrote:Option #3 from the "Insurgents Resurgence" issue (#400) in the Issue Chain:The Issue wrote:"Ah who cares about Brasilistan really", your National Security Advisor exclaims exasperatedly, throwing a pen across the desk. "I don't. It's causing us far much trouble, more than it's worth actually, and it's going to bankrupt us if we continue – and that's before we even think about colonisation. And even if we back out now, in a few years they'll retaliate once they've built up their strength. Let's nip this in the bud. Nuke them."
I'm assuming that it's supposed to say "far too much trouble."
by Lamebrainia » Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:28 am
Golgothastan wrote:If that issue isn't the one you meant, then your query was too vague. We can't take a look at an issue if you don't know what the issue is.
by Golgothastan » Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:34 am
by Mehistan » Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:27 am
by Golgothastan » Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:43 am
by Voltrovia » Sun May 03, 2015 3:49 am
by Czechostan » Sun May 03, 2015 8:18 am
Voltrovia wrote:In the summary of Issue #128 (Ban The Burka?) it says, 'Minority groups and civil rights activists have expressed their outrage in protests outside the @@NAME@@ Parliament.'
It would probably be better to alter the grammar instead of simply making the name a demonym. I would correct it to: 'Minority groups and civil rights activists have expressed their outrage in protests outside the Parliament of @@NAME@@.'
by Voltrovia » Sun May 03, 2015 9:09 am
Czechostan wrote:Voltrovia wrote:In the summary of Issue #128 (Ban The Burka?) it says, 'Minority groups and civil rights activists have expressed their outrage in protests outside the @@NAME@@ Parliament.'
It would probably be better to alter the grammar instead of simply making the name a demonym. I would correct it to: 'Minority groups and civil rights activists have expressed their outrage in protests outside the Parliament of @@NAME@@.'
I think the issue implies that @@NAME@@ Parliament is a proper noun.
by Jute » Mon May 04, 2015 1:18 am
Nation of Quebec wrote:Christian Democrats wrote:
4. "You know, we wouldn't have these problems if the population was more scientifically aware," muses amateur scientist @@RANDOMNAME@@ while pouring a vial of green liquid into a vial of purple liquid. "Movements like these are bred from ignorance and misinformation. If the government took an active role in promoting science and education this problem would go away. You could invest in real scientific studies and programs, make science classes mandatory in schools, and arrest any religious nuts who attempt to disrupt our work. @@NAME@@ would enter a new Golden Age!" The vials of liquid suddenly explode, covering your office with smoke and an unusually colored foam.[/box]
I honestly don't see the point of placing the term "religious nuts" in this particular issue. Religion isn't mentioned anywhere -- not once -- in this issue until the very end. To whom does option 4 refer? The issue description and options 1-3 say nothing about religion whatsoever; and, then, it pops into the issue out of the blue. In fact, many anti-vaccination activists are nonreligious.
Option four is about making science a priority for the government, promoting it, and removing barriers that get in the way of science. Historically and even to this day, religion and science are at odds. How many times has science been oppressed by religion or scientists killed or censored because of religion?
The scientist in the option sees religion as an obstacle to that goal of promoting science and a better understanding of vaccinations, so they want to turn the tables so to speak. Besides, this is Nation States. Issues are often meant to be exaggerated.
Sounds like a good idea. Are there options to reinstate a military as well?Trotterdam wrote:Hmm, we should write an issue for that then. Idea for a scenario that would bring it up: the ban on emigration has caused people to solicit help from smugglers to illegally leave the nation, causing problems with emigrants dying from people being packed tight into trucks like cargo, and being kidnapped and forced into slavery by untrustworthy smugglers. Obvious options are "in the name of compassion, we have to reinstate a more dignified and sanitary means to let people leave the country" and "these people brought this upon themselves by breaking the law, they deserve no better, and oh let's publicize knowledge of these horrible smugglers to convince the people that leaving is a bad idea and only we can look out for their safety", and preferably another option or two because two-option issues are boring (maybe "okay fine, leave, but if you do then we're never letting you back in" because #226 option 2 already expresses a sentiment in this vein).Golgothastan wrote:the fact there's no issue to reverse the decision to ban emigration means that at present any nation that's banned emigration is stuck, unable to receive the International Incident chain.
Carl Sagan, astrophysicist and atheist wrote:"Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.
When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages,
when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling,
that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...
The notion that science and spirituality are somehow mutually exclusive does a disservice to both."
Italios wrote:Jute's probably some sort of Robin Hood-type outlaw
"Boys and girls so happy, young and gay / Don't let false worldly joy carry your hearts away."
by The Battleship Condescension » Mon May 04, 2015 7:23 am
1. "C'est terrible," bemoans Head Chef Stan Cruz of the Saveloy Grande Hotel. "Too many youngsters are eating zis awful fast food. Ze government must encourage haute cuisine to demonstrate to ze world that The Battleship Condescension is a country of beauty, love, and fine cooking. I suggest sautéed escargots avec garlic butter. Here - try one. Bon appétit!"
3. "Mornin'," calls out farmer Elizabeth Utopia, leading a cow into your office. "What do we care if some parboiled foreigners don't like our food? There's nothing better than good old-fashioned The Battleship Condescension-grown produce, cooked just the way me ol' ma would." Drawing a stun-gun and a cleaver from his dungarees, he continues, "Fancy a steak?"
4. "A good serving of sprouts is all I ever needed to grow up strong and healthy," says school dinner-lady Naki Goethe. Dolloping a mound of grey slop onto your plate, she continues, "Mashed cauliflower. The kids love it, and there's nothing better for growing the hair on your chest. Now eat it all up!"
6. "There, there," soothes your PA Faith Glub, proffering a bucket. "Our cuisine could use work, but there's so many dishes we'd have to fix… Oh, I know! You can't go wrong with pasta. Why not have everyone eat pasta? Only pasta." A plate of linguine appears on your desk.
by Militaries Sans Frontieres » Wed May 06, 2015 5:18 am
During the last Militaries Sans Frontieres Athletics Championship, a massive controversy arose following the revelation that double gold medalist Atlanta Johnson possesses both male and female sexual organs, despite being entirely female in external appearance.
3. "We can't just stop there!" protests well-known LGBTQQIA activist Sean Jones. "We should completely overhaul Militaries Sans Frontieres itself to make it less hostile to those like Ms. Johnson! Schools, hospitals, workplaces - they'll all need to be changed! There should be public toilets catered solely for the intersex too! You can't put a price on equality!"
by Golgothastan » Wed May 06, 2015 5:22 am
by Lamebrainia » Fri May 08, 2015 12:52 am
COUNTRY and now look
COUNTRY, and now look
weed, water, and sow
weed, water and sow
cost the taxpayer but
cost the taxpayer, but
SOME_DUDE an acquaintance
SOME_DUDE, an acquaintance
generations, and by hickory we know how to do it best
generations and, by hickory, we know how to do it best
thinking." notes socialist thinker
thinking," notes socialist thinker
And with it, the proletariat
And with it the proletariat
And with it — the proletariat
by The Battleship Condescension » Fri May 08, 2015 10:22 pm
by Illik » Sat May 09, 2015 12:43 pm
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