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The Macabees
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Posts: 3924
Founded: Antiquity
Anarchy

Postby The Macabees » Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:38 pm

Raúl Arias Ramos, La Legión Cóndor en la Guerra Civil -- a history of the German Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War.
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Ottomeme
Lobbyist
 
Posts: 12
Founded: Jul 23, 2020
Ex-Nation

Postby Ottomeme » Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:41 pm

The Count of Monte-Cristo. The best book I've ever read.
Never gonna give you up,
Never gonna let you down,
Never gonna run around and desert you,
Never gonna make you cry,
Never gonna say goodbye,
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you. - Rick Astley

Nothing interesting, bye.
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Al Halatbah
Bureaucrat
 
Posts: 53
Founded: May 20, 2018
Moralistic Democracy

Postby Al Halatbah » Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:22 pm

The Penultimate Truth, one of Dick's finest works.
1838. Queen Victoria's epic conquest of half the world continues full force. And now, Her Maj enters Al Halatbah. أهلا بك

Call me Beth, age goes here, South African-Aussie, has possibly the most boring political views imaginable (Sort of a moderate libertarian) Oh, and I'm an artist, wife and mother, in ascending order.
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Elwher
Powerbroker
 
Posts: 9243
Founded: May 24, 2012
Capitalizt

Postby Elwher » Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:11 am

Nicholas Sansbury Smith - Trackers
CYNIC, n. A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be. Hence the custom among the Scythians of plucking out a cynic's eyes to improve his vision.
Ambrose Bierce
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Federal Remnants
Secretary
 
Posts: 31
Founded: Jul 28, 2020
Ex-Nation

Postby Federal Remnants » Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:12 am

An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography, 2nd Edition Nerd stuff, I know. Starting to become a bit obvious I don't have the background for this book, but I'll try to keep reading anyhow.
☆ THE FEDERAL REMNANTS OF THE UNITED STATES ☆
obligatory OOC page
among us pop up box
i <3 camus
An esoteric fascist, totalitarian dictatorship centered around the worship of the Founding Fathers and the return of a mythical homeland that never existed.
The current year is 2198 AD and Florida is also underwater.
oops, what NS stats | Making INGSOC look liberal for over 100 years | Days gone without human rights violations: 0
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Pax Nerdvana
Post Marshal
 
Posts: 15726
Founded: May 22, 2017
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Pax Nerdvana » Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:23 am

Rereading Lucifer’s Hammer by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle.
The Internet killed gun control.
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They can’t stop the Signal
"The universe did never make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract."
-Robert Heinlein

"Affordability
Suitability (.22LR for squirrels, bigger .22s for long range little things, and big-bore for legal hunting reasons, etc)
Ammunition supply-chain (6.5x55 Swede and .303 British, although available, isn't exactly everywhere)
If it's ugly, uncomfortable, and can't shoot straight, but it accomplishes the above, then it's either a Mosin or a Hi-Point."
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The Macabees
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Founded: Antiquity
Anarchy

Postby The Macabees » Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:43 am

W.E.B. Dubois, Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880
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HUElavia
Minister
 
Posts: 2094
Founded: Jun 04, 2015
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby HUElavia » Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:45 am

How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
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Free Stalliongrad
Chargé d'Affaires
 
Posts: 444
Founded: Jun 01, 2020
Democratic Socialists

Postby Free Stalliongrad » Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:45 pm

Zeno's Conscience by Italo Svevo
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Travislavania
Spokesperson
 
Posts: 192
Founded: Apr 30, 2020
Father Knows Best State

Postby Travislavania » Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:22 pm

The Devil's Star ~ Jo Nesbø
Join Me in Macula Offeret
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The Grene Knyght
Minister
 
Posts: 3274
Founded: May 07, 2016
Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Grene Knyght » Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:48 pm

Everything Under, Daisy Johnson
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Socialist Women wrote:Part of the reason you're an anarchist is because you ate too much expired food
Claorica wrote:Oh look, an antifa ancom being smartaleck
Old Tyrannia wrote:Bold words from the self-declared Leninist
Currently
Reading
2015: x=-8.75,y=-6.56
2016: x=-8.88,y=-9.54
2017: x=-9.63,y=-9.90
2018: x=-9.88,y=-9.23
2019: x=-10.0,y=-9.90
2020: x=-10.0,y=-10.0
2021: x=-10.0,y=-10.0
ＦＵＬＬＹ　ＡＵＴＯＭＡＴＥＤ　ＬＵＸＵＲＹ　ＧＡＹ　ＳＰＡＣＥ　ＣＯＭＭＵＮＩＳＭ
PRO: Socialism, Communism, Internationalism, Revolution, Leninism.
NEUTRAL: Anarchism, Marxism-Leninism.
ANTI: Capitalism, Liberalism, Nationalism, Fascists, Hyper-Sectarian Leftists.
Portal Nationalist | Proletarian Moralist
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Frieden-und Freudenland
Minister
 
Posts: 2276
Founded: Jul 30, 2015
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Frieden-und Freudenland » Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:22 pm

Educated by Tara Westover. It had been gathering dust on my bookshelf for a while, I am happy to finally start reading it.
When I write, I don't have an accent.

My issues

"Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)"
~Walt Whitman
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The New California Republic
Post Czar
 
Posts: 35483
Founded: Jun 06, 2011
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The New California Republic » Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:24 pm

The GDR, by David Childs.
Last edited by Sigmund Freud on Sat Sep 23, 1939 2:23 am, edited 999 times in total.
The Irradiated Wasteland of The New California Republic: depicting the expanded NCR, several years after the total victory over Caesar's Legion, and the annexation of New Vegas and its surrounding areas.
White-collared conservatives flashing down the street
Pointing their plastic finger at me
They're hoping soon, my kind will drop and die
But I'm going to wave my freak flag high
Wave on, wave on
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Lastolana
Political Columnist
 
Posts: 5
Founded: Jan 05, 2019
Ex-Nation

Postby Lastolana » Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:13 pm

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.
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Pax Nerdvana
Post Marshal
 
Posts: 15726
Founded: May 22, 2017
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Pax Nerdvana » Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:30 pm

Frieden-und Freudenland wrote:Educated by Tara Westover. It had been gathering dust on my bookshelf for a while, I am happy to finally start reading it.

I read that one a few months back. It was pretty interesting.
The Internet killed gun control.
Profile
Quotes
We Will Not Comply
They can’t stop the Signal
"The universe did never make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract."
-Robert Heinlein

"Affordability
Suitability (.22LR for squirrels, bigger .22s for long range little things, and big-bore for legal hunting reasons, etc)
Ammunition supply-chain (6.5x55 Swede and .303 British, although available, isn't exactly everywhere)
If it's ugly, uncomfortable, and can't shoot straight, but it accomplishes the above, then it's either a Mosin or a Hi-Point."
-Hurtful Thoughts on stuff you want in a gun
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Of the Quendi
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Posts: 15447
Founded: Mar 18, 2010
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby Of the Quendi » Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:07 am

Dancing in the Glory of Monsters: The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa by Jason K. Stearns.

Ottomeme wrote:The Count of Monte-Cristo. The best book I've ever read.

Excellent book indeed.
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Arda i Eruhíni (short form)
Alcarinqua ar Meneldëa Arda i Eruhíni i sé Amanaranyë ar Aramanaranyë (long form)
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Karlopetrus
Bureaucrat
 
Posts: 64
Founded: Jan 28, 2021
Ex-Nation

Postby Karlopetrus » Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:40 am

I'm reading Jocko Homo by Shadduck. I find it interesting in its own right. In addition, it inspired DEVOs brilliant video by the same title.

Shine On, America!
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Auphelia
Minister
 
Posts: 2868
Founded: Jan 05, 2017
Ex-Nation

Postby Auphelia » Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:10 pm

I am currently reading You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Lacey Lamar and Amber Ruffin. It is incredibly hilarious, but the worst part is that I absolutely can believe the sorts of things that have happened to Lacey.
6 Term Local Councillor of the South Pacific
The Grand Dame of Deliciously, Despicably Dastardly Deeds and Devilishly Deranged Doings

Condemned for Being the Baddest Old Biddy
SC #307

Kyrusia wrote:...This one. This one is clever. I like this one.

Charlia wrote:You, I like.

You're entertaining. And your signature makes me feel all warm and fuzzy on the insiiii--
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N D N M
Civilian
 
Posts: 1
Founded: Feb 03, 2021
Ex-Nation

Postby N D N M » Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:29 pm

La Révolution communaliste by Abdullah Öcalan
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The Grene Knyght
Minister
 
Posts: 3274
Founded: May 07, 2016
Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Grene Knyght » Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:48 am

The Origins of Materialism, George Novack
[_★_]
(◕‿◕)
Socialist Women wrote:Part of the reason you're an anarchist is because you ate too much expired food
Claorica wrote:Oh look, an antifa ancom being smartaleck
Old Tyrannia wrote:Bold words from the self-declared Leninist
Currently
Reading
2015: x=-8.75,y=-6.56
2016: x=-8.88,y=-9.54
2017: x=-9.63,y=-9.90
2018: x=-9.88,y=-9.23
2019: x=-10.0,y=-9.90
2020: x=-10.0,y=-10.0
2021: x=-10.0,y=-10.0
ＦＵＬＬＹ　ＡＵＴＯＭＡＴＥＤ　ＬＵＸＵＲＹ　ＧＡＹ　ＳＰＡＣＥ　ＣＯＭＭＵＮＩＳＭ
PRO: Socialism, Communism, Internationalism, Revolution, Leninism.
NEUTRAL: Anarchism, Marxism-Leninism.
ANTI: Capitalism, Liberalism, Nationalism, Fascists, Hyper-Sectarian Leftists.
Portal Nationalist | Proletarian Moralist
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Pax Nerdvana
Post Marshal
 
Posts: 15726
Founded: May 22, 2017
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Pax Nerdvana » Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:04 am

Rereading 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke
The Internet killed gun control.
Profile
Quotes
We Will Not Comply
They can’t stop the Signal
"The universe did never make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract."
-Robert Heinlein

"Affordability
Suitability (.22LR for squirrels, bigger .22s for long range little things, and big-bore for legal hunting reasons, etc)
Ammunition supply-chain (6.5x55 Swede and .303 British, although available, isn't exactly everywhere)
If it's ugly, uncomfortable, and can't shoot straight, but it accomplishes the above, then it's either a Mosin or a Hi-Point."
-Hurtful Thoughts on stuff you want in a gun
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Olvs
Civil Servant
 
Posts: 8
Founded: Feb 04, 2021
Ex-Nation

Postby Olvs » Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:42 pm

Oathbringer - Brandon Sanderson.
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Snow Bird-Worldism Crash
Ambassador
 
Posts: 1044
Founded: Nov 10, 2016
Democratic Socialists

Postby Snow Bird-Worldism Crash » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:47 pm

from victory to defeat by pao-yu ching
flag by amynewblue!
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Junkyland
Diplomat
 
Posts: 813
Founded: Aug 23, 2009
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby Junkyland » Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:25 am

Cabal by Clive Barker. The movie based on it, Nightbreed, is my favorite horror film, so it was interesting to see how it all began. You can find the director's cut of Nightbreed on Shudder right now, and I highly recommend it. Some of the best creature make-up I've ever seen.
I just want you to please note that any knowledge I show throughout NS is based off of a 3rd grade education. All this means is that I probably know absolutely nothing about any subject I post about.
Thank God for Wikipedia!

Former President of Forum 7, for some reason . . .
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Suriyanakhon
Senator
 
Posts: 3623
Founded: Apr 27, 2020
Democratic Socialists

Postby Suriyanakhon » Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:41 pm

Not sure if manga counts, but I've been reading Osamu Tezuka's Buddha, which has been very entertaining.
Resident Drowned Victorian Waif (he/him)
Imāmiyya Shīʿa Muslim
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