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Pax Nerdvana
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Founded: May 22, 2017
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Pax Nerdvana » Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:19 am

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. I started it years ago, but never finished it.
The Internet killed gun control.
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"The universe did never make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract."
-Robert Heinlein

"Affordability
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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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Snow Bird-Worldism Crash
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Founded: Nov 10, 2016
Democratic Socialists

Postby Snow Bird-Worldism Crash » Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:06 pm

the best from fantasy and science fiction: eighteenth series (1969) edited by edward l. ferman
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Frieden-und Freudenland
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Posts: 2276
Founded: Jul 30, 2015
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Frieden-und Freudenland » Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:53 pm

The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltahawy
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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Nookville
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Founded: Mar 29, 2020
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Nookville » Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:57 pm

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Minister of Parliament, The Blue Star Union
(they/them) Leftist (Economic Left/Right: -8.88, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -9.03)
Most of the time I don't know what I'm doing, but I'm happy to learn.
NEWS:Funding directed to libraries, steep drop in crimes
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Blargoblarg
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Corrupt Dictatorship

Postby Blargoblarg » Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:29 am

I'm re-reading Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey.
Claudia De la Cruz 2024 Article about her here
Democrats and Republicans are both right-wing capitalists owned by the rich and the big corporations. Major media in the US is also owned by the rich and big corporations.
Major study finds that America is an oligarchy, not a democracy
"Workers of the world, unite!" -Marx and Engels
You can read The State and Revolution by Lenin for free here
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Arkhane
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Founded: Jul 29, 2012
Libertarian Police State

Postby Arkhane » Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:32 am

Choice of Games: Ironheart
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Blargoblarg
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Corrupt Dictatorship

Postby Blargoblarg » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:36 pm

I'm now re-reading The Masterharper of Pern by Anne McCaffrey.
Claudia De la Cruz 2024 Article about her here
Democrats and Republicans are both right-wing capitalists owned by the rich and the big corporations. Major media in the US is also owned by the rich and big corporations.
Major study finds that America is an oligarchy, not a democracy
"Workers of the world, unite!" -Marx and Engels
You can read The State and Revolution by Lenin for free here
My 8values results My leftvalues results
I am autistic.
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Madrinpoor
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Founded: Dec 01, 2020
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Madrinpoor » Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:13 pm

Dune, Frank Herbert. It's a classic but I've actually never read it before.
MT City-state off the coast of Japan: Sumo wrestling, tech startups, Shintō mobs, gay marriage, Bōsōzuku, taiko drums, zokusha cars, neon signs, skyscrapers, Yakuza, internet, Christians, teen biker gangs, international treaties, inter-city canals, rooftop gardens, Samurai, Internet Explorer, canned beer, and a Shogun. 2002 C.E.
Yooper High Kingdom wrote:If I could describe Mandrinpoor with one word, it would be this: Slick.
Nevertopia wrote:Madrinpoor? More like madrinWEALTH be upon your family, may your days be happy and your burdens be light.

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Elwher
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Founded: May 24, 2012
Capitalizt

Postby Elwher » Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:57 am

Mike B. Good - Revenge In Baja
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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Hurdergaryp
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Posts: 49267
Founded: Jul 10, 2016
Democratic Socialists

Postby Hurdergaryp » Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:06 am

Salman Rushdie - De Grond Onder Haar Voeten

Dutch translation of The Ground Beneath Her Feet.


“Everything under heaven is in utter chaos; the situation is excellent.”
Mao Zedong
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Jabberwocky
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Founded: Nov 02, 2017
Democratic Socialists

Postby Jabberwocky » Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:09 am

Dead I Well May Be by Adrian McKinty
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gambol in the wabe.
All mimsy were the borogoves
And the mome raths outgrabe.
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The Grene Knyght
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Founded: May 07, 2016
Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Grene Knyght » Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:21 am

Where The Wild Ladies Are, Matsuda Aoko (translated by Polly Barton)
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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
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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
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PRO: Socialism, Communism, Internationalism, Revolution, Leninism.
NEUTRAL: Anarchism, Marxism-Leninism.
ANTI: Capitalism, Liberalism, Nationalism, Fascists, Hyper-Sectarian Leftists.
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The Macabees
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Founded: Antiquity
Anarchy

Postby The Macabees » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:54 am

Jin Xu, Empire of Silver: A New Monetary History of China
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Of the Quendi
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Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby Of the Quendi » Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:44 am

I have just finished Mansfield Park by Jane Austen and I am about to begin The Grass Crown by Colleen McCullough.
Nation RP name
Arda i Eruhíni (short form)
Alcarinqua ar Meneldëa Arda i Eruhíni i sé Amanaranyë ar Aramanaranyë (long form)
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Frieden-und Freudenland
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Posts: 2276
Founded: Jul 30, 2015
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Frieden-und Freudenland » Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:02 pm

Good Job If You Can Get It by Jason Brennan

Apparently, I am a masochist. :roll:
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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Pax Nerdvana
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Founded: May 22, 2017
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Pax Nerdvana » Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:48 am

Skunk Works by Ben Rich
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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Aeslann
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Posts: 9
Founded: Nov 13, 2020
New York Times Democracy

Postby Aeslann » Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:14 am

The Deed of Paksenarrion, Elizabeth Moon
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Blargoblarg
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Posts: 2283
Founded: Sep 06, 2010
Corrupt Dictatorship

Postby Blargoblarg » Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:09 am

I'm re-reading Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey.
Claudia De la Cruz 2024 Article about her here
Democrats and Republicans are both right-wing capitalists owned by the rich and the big corporations. Major media in the US is also owned by the rich and big corporations.
Major study finds that America is an oligarchy, not a democracy
"Workers of the world, unite!" -Marx and Engels
You can read The State and Revolution by Lenin for free here
My 8values results My leftvalues results
I am autistic.
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Blargoblarg
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Posts: 2283
Founded: Sep 06, 2010
Corrupt Dictatorship

Postby Blargoblarg » Thu Apr 08, 2021 12:33 am

I'm now re-reading Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey.
Claudia De la Cruz 2024 Article about her here
Democrats and Republicans are both right-wing capitalists owned by the rich and the big corporations. Major media in the US is also owned by the rich and big corporations.
Major study finds that America is an oligarchy, not a democracy
"Workers of the world, unite!" -Marx and Engels
You can read The State and Revolution by Lenin for free here
My 8values results My leftvalues results
I am autistic.
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The Macabees
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Posts: 3924
Founded: Antiquity
Anarchy

Postby The Macabees » Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:23 am

Jung Chang & Jon Halliday, Mao: The Unknown Story
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Pax Nerdvana
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Posts: 15726
Founded: May 22, 2017
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Pax Nerdvana » Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:33 am

Article 23 by William Forstchen
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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UniversalCommons
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Posts: 4792
Founded: Jan 24, 2016
Ex-Nation

Postby UniversalCommons » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:29 am

Vincent's Books Van Gogh And The Writers Who Inspired Him by Mariella Guzzoni. Lots of very interesting illustrations and quotes.
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Baloo Kingdom
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Posts: 1072
Founded: Jan 22, 2020
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise

Postby Baloo Kingdom » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:31 am

The Outsider - Stephen King
Ohioan, friend, and adept memer, Baloo has got it all.
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Kanilina
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Posts: 15
Founded: Apr 09, 2021
Ex-Nation

Postby Kanilina » Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:41 am

I just finished reading a book of all of Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poem. It was very "scary" and interesting. I recommend it. I also an half way through reading House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski. So far - so good.
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Kanilina
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Founded: Apr 09, 2021
Ex-Nation

Postby Kanilina » Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:41 am

Baloo Kingdom wrote:The Outsider - Stephen King
That is SUCH a good one!
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