Ao-AzArchonium Picture: IM Contacts: Skype: emilzadskoPolitical Beliefs (i.e. name your ideology, if one applies): Social democratThe Imperial Union of ArchoniumReal Name: Emil S.
Age: 14
Gender: Male
General Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Centre-left
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Private
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Stumbled upon the site for no reason
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Read the first 6 chapters of Jennifer Government in my memory
Professional Goal: To be a either a diplomat, lawyer or writer
What is your favourite genre of music: Metal (not specific), hard rock, electro, dubstep (cough), hip-hop, rap, j-rock, classical, orchestra (like the ones used in movies)
Which languages you can speak and/or write in: I can speak Indonesian, English, German, Javanese and basic French; I can write in Indonesian, English and German
Other information: Normal 14 years old guy with an unnormal appearance
Abortion: Supportive
Affirmative Action: For
Aid (International): Depends who'll get the aid
Arms Trade: If it benefits, support
Death Penalty: For extreme crimes, support. Otherwise no (leaning to no)
Drones: Yes for military operation, no for killing civilians
Drugs: Marijuana should be legal. Heroine, cocaine or meth should stay where they are.
Economic System: Mixed
Education: Free and better. Also a lighter curriculum
Electoral College in USA Elections - Good? Bad? Needs reforming?: I'm no American, so no idea.
Environmentalism: Support
Euthanasia: Support
Evolution or Creation (or both)?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: Legalized
Gun Control: Yes
Immigration Policies: Should be make laxer, and focus on integration.
Income Tax: Taxes for the rich should be higher. It's just unfair for us middle and low-class folks.
Iran: Neutral
Israel/Palestine: Neutral
LGBTQ Rights: Support
Philosophy (what's your philosophical outlook?): What must not be done I will not do. What must be done I can do it later.
Political Party Affiliation: Since I'm a minor, none. And would probably never support an Indonesian party. For foreign parties, I guess the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
President Obama/American Policies: He's a good guy but could be better. For American policies please be less interventionist.
Prostitution: Should be legalized. If you can pay. Oh, and taxed.
Religion: Secular.
Social Security (Welfare): Needs to be reformed.
The UN: Positive
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Neutral. I'm an omnivore (as you can see of my body, I'm obviously one)
War on Terror: End that s**t at once. I'm tired of these conflicts. Make a treaty, kill the terrorist leaders, use whatever solution which can end the war (except for solutions which will involve a citizen's safety and life).
Arglorand Picture: Sorry, nope.
IM Contacts: Nah.
Political Beliefs (i.e. name your ideology, if one applies): Social democracy.
The Democratic Republic of ArglorandReal Name: Dovydas K.
Age: 16
Gender: Male
General Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Social democracy.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheism.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: Random google search.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No.
Professional Goal: Writer and/or lecturer at uni and/or newspaper editor.
What is your favourite genre of music: Rock.
Which languages you can speak and/or write in: Lithuanian, English and Russian.
Other information:
Abortion: Pro-choice.
Affirmative Action: Against; however, I will also note that I am also against most of the crowd that are also against it. More often than not they're just victims of a persecution complex.
Aid (International): For. Strongly.
Arms Trade: Against.
Death Penalty: Against. Strongly.
Drones: Against.
Drugs: Marijuana ought to be legal. Everything else should stay put.
Economic System: Keynesian economics with a gradual transition to market socialism.
Education: Important. Very much. All of it up to and including higher education ought to be free.
Electoral College in USA Elections - Good? Bad? Needs reforming?: Terrible. Abolish it.
Environmentalism: For.
Euthanasia: For.
Evolution or Creation (or both)?: Evolution.
Gay Marriage: For.
Gun Control: For.
Immigration Policies: Free movement is an inalienable right. Citizenship as soon as requested.
Income Tax: In favor of steep progressive taxation.
Iran: They're dangerous and I honestly don't like them.
Israel/Palestine: Both. I support a two-state solution and the right to exist for both countries.
LGBTQ Rights: For.
Philosophy (what's your philosophical outlook?): Does Feng Shui count?
Political Party Affiliation: SNP (Scotland)
President Obama/American Policies: He could be worse.
Prostitution: Legalize it.
Religion: I'm for separation of church and state; however, free religion is also an inalienable right of mankind.
Social Security (Welfare): Strongly in favor.
The UN: They could do better at their job, but they're trying.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Not for me.
War on Terror: End it. It's just a cover for imperialist expansion.
Arkinesia Picture: Classified
AIM: redout22 (doesn't work sometimes, stupid Adium)
YIM: nakkecil22
MSN: redout22[at]gmail.com
ICQ: This is 2012, goddammit
GoogleTalk: redout22[at]gmail.com
Email: redout22[at]gmail.comPolitical Beliefs (i.e. name your ideology, if one applies): Classical liberalismThe Confederate States of ArkinesiaReal Name: Neil
Age: 21 (b. 1991)
General Location: Georgia, US
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Independent (registered)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Southern Baptist, trending non-denominational Christian
Where Did You Find NationStates?: A RuneScape forum (of all places)
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Machine Man (at long last!)
Professional Goal: Working in foreign policy analysis, be it on Capitol Hill, in Langley, or elsewhere
What is your favourite genre of music: Don't really have a favorite, but I listen to a lot of what would be termed “classic rock”
Which languages you can speak and/or write in: Fluent in English (native),
Bahasa Indonesia, and
Bahasa Melayu. Capable of writing in all three as well.
Other information: I spent a total of six years overseas, exclusively in Southeast Asia. I would consider myself tricultural but I'm definitely heterosexual.
Abortion: While I believe abortion is morally wrong, banning it will not end demand. The government and private citizens should work together toward that end, but abortion should remain legal.
Affirmative Action: Is this a serious question? Really bad idea.
Aid (International): Generally against international aid except in disasters.
Arms Trade: I support transparent arms trading.
Death Penalty: I am strongly against the death penalty for moral and practical reasons.
Drones: I am strongly against the use of drones for moral and practical reasons.
Drugs: I am in favor of legalizing drugs with relatively controllable effects. Meth and heroin need not apply.
Economic System: I am in favor of mixed economics, leaning toward capitalism.
Education: I support the right to be educated.
Electoral College in USA Elections - Good? Bad? Needs reforming?: The electoral college is dated. It needs to make like a tree and leave.
Environmentalism: I am in support of any pro-environment action that brings greater efficiency.
Euthanasia: I support informed-consent PAS and euthanasia.
Evolution or Creation (or both)?: I believe in a hybrid of creation and evolution.
Gay Marriage: I am firmly in support of gay marriage.
Gun Control: I believe that use classes for first-time buyers and background checks should be performed, and owners should submit to a psychological evaluation every 24 months.
Immigration Policies: I support open borders. Open borders and open markets lead to open profits.
Income Tax: I support income taxes so long as the government is using the money to further its people.
Iran: I believe we should stay the hell away from Middle East quibbles and start on a path to energy independence.
Israel/Palestine: I believe we should stay the hell away from Middle East quibbles.
LGBTQ Rights: I firmly support rights for gays and lesbians. Still undecided on transgendered people.
Philosophy (what's your philosophical outlook?): I am a theist, a substance duelist, and generally speaking an adherent to Kant duty ethics than I am to consequentialism. I believe in moral absolutes.
Political Party Affiliation: Independent
President Obama/American Policies: I generally speaking do not support President Obama's policies.
Prostitution: I support the legalization and regulation of prostitution. Selling fucking should be legal.
Religion: I believe that the right to practice one's own religion is sacred.
Social Security (Welfare): Social Security should be an opt-out system.
The UN: The UN is great for humanitarian efforts, but falls flat at preventing wars.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I am technically but not really vegetarian.
War on Terror: Ideas are bulletproof, and I think the War on Terror is a fool's errand as long as it is fought with guns and not with money.
Armenia II Picture: Will add one later.
IM Contacts: Don't have one.
Political Beliefs (i.e. name your ideology, if one applies): Libertarian, for the most part.
The Fursuit Donning Nation of Armenia IIReal Name: Jarrod
Age: 15
Gender: Male
General Location: Southern Alabama
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Libertarian
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Agnostic theist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: The internet?
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Nope. Plan on it, though.
Professional Goal: Engineer, most likely aerospace or nuclear
What is your favourite genre of music: Soundtracks
Which languages you can speak and/or write in: English, some Russian
Other information: Not really.
Abortion: No,
Affirmative Action: No.
Aid (International): Not by the government.
Arms Trade: Yes.
Death Penalty: Yes.
Drones: Yes, but not against US citizens, if that's what you're asking.
Drugs: Yes, but employers should be able to discriminate
Economic System: Capitalism
Education: Private would be best, at the very least, the system needs to be overhauled
Electoral College in USA Elections - Good? Bad? Needs reforming?: Good
Environmentalism: Yes.
Euthanasia: Not by family members, but yes in the case of the individual accepting it.
Evolution or Creation (or both)?: Creation
Gay Marriage: Yes
Gun Control: No
Immigration Policies: Think the U.S's system is fine, except those on welfare
Income Tax: No
Iran: Leave 'em alone, unless they become a major threat
Israel/Palestine: Leave 'em alone, unless they become a major threat
LGBTQ Rights: Give 'em to them
Philosophy (what's your philosophical outlook?): John Locke
Political Party Affiliation: Libertarian
President Obama/American Policies: Don't like 'em too much
Prostitution: Sure, why not?
Religion: Should be allowed
Social Security (Welfare): Away with it all.
The UN: Needs to get more done, countries need to assert their dominance.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: I am a vegetarian. We're just like you, I swear!
War on Terror: Vastly inefficient and a waste of money.
Armetria Picture: BlehIM Contacts: I have a Steam...
Political Beliefs (i.e. name your ideology, if one applies): Moderate Authoritarian, Right-wing, Capitalist
The Union State of ArmetriaReal Name: Gage Wagner
Age: 17
Gender: Male
General Location: Liberty, MO, United States of America
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Moderate Authoritarian, Right-wing, Capitalist
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Atheist
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I don't remember
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: Not yet
Professional Goal: Police or Military
What is your favourite genre of music: Metal usually
Which languages you can speak and/or write in: I can read, write, and speak English and I'm taking a German class
Other information: I'm somewhat of a loner D:
Abortion: Pro-Choice
Affirmative Action: Oppose
Aid (International): Nope
Arms Trade: Sure
Death Penalty: Support
Drones: Yes
Drugs: Legalize and regulate soft-drugs but enforce harsher punishments for those who use hard-drugs
Economic System: Capitalism
Education: K-12 should be free and set basic federal standards and allow for the state govts. to expand upon them
Electoral College in USA Elections - Good? Bad? Needs reforming?: Popular vote
Environmentalism: Neutral
Euthanasia: Don't care
Evolution or Creation (or both)?: Evolution
Gay Marriage: Don't care
Gun Control: Strongly against
Immigration Policies: Stricter laws and punishments for those who come here and are here illegally and encourage legal immigration
Income Tax: Replace it with either the FairTax or a Flat tax
Iran: They need to stop being a bunch of idiots
Israel/Palestine: Pro-Israel
LGBTQ Rights: I support them and they have the same rights as anyone else.
Philosophy: Authoritarianism
Political Party Affiliation: Republican Party
President Obama/American Policies: I dislike him and his policies.
Prostitution: Legalize it and regulate it
Religion: Don't care
Social Security (Welfare): Privatize it
The UN: Stupidity
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Don't care
War on Terror: It needs to end right now.
ArthuristaReal Name: N/A
Age: N/A
Gender: Male
General Location: Warwickshire, Britain
General Political Affiliation [if any]: Slightly left-leaning centrist economically (favours mixed economy), libertarian on all social issues (anything else is irrational)
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: None
Where Did You Find NationStates?: google
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: Legal
What is your favourite genre of music: Hard rock/metal
Which languages you can speak and/or write in: English, Chinese, German
Other information: N/A
Abortion: Pro-Choice (to a point)
Affirmative Action: in moderation
Aid (International): selective and targetted
Arms Trade: selective
Death Penalty: Generally against except for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
Drones: Military use = pro, used idiotically without regards to civilian casualties and driving up Taliban recruitment (as they're being used now) = against
Drugs: Legalise (and tax) soft drugs
Economic System: Centre-left, mixed economy with welfare state
Education: Universal, free and compulsory
Electoral College in USA Elections - Good? Bad? Needs reforming?: Not American
Environmentalism: In favour, to a point (solutions should be found so that environmental protection is complimentary to economic growth)
Euthanasia: In favour (with strong safeguards in place to protect patients)
Evolution or Creation (or both)?: Evolution, by Zeus!
Gay Marriage: No rational reason against
Gun Control: Hunting weapons only (defined as bolt-action rifles with less than 5 rounds mag and break-action shotguns)
Immigration Policies: Balanced approach based on economic need
Income Tax: Progressive tax, tighten tax evasion laws
Iran: A mixed policy of carrots and sticks is necessary
Israel/Palestine: Two state solution, back moderates on both sides to sideline religious nutjobs
LGBTQ Rights: For. No rational reason to be against
Philosophy (what's your philosophical outlook?): The enlightenment was the single greatest leap forward humanity ever took
Political Party Affiliation: Labour Party
President Obama/American Policies: Least of all evils
Prostitution: Legal (and taxed)
Religion: Freedom of religion plus state secularism
Social Security (Welfare): NHS should be made more efficient somehow, maybe take elements from the German universal insurance system.
The UN: Useful in some areas, refugees in particular
Veganism/Vegetarianism: Their choice. I personally can't survive without bacon.
War on Terror: Fight smart - every civilian you maim by accident and every publicised human rights violation is a recruiting poster for the Taliban.
Astrolinium Picture: ASTROLINIUM IM Contacts: Nope.
The Sublime Island Kingdom of Astrolinium Real Name: Elijah
Age: 17
Gender: Male
General Location: North Carolina
General Political Affiliation [if any]: I guess Democratic Socialist.
General Religious Affiliation [if any]: Irreligious.
Where Did You Find NationStates?: I don't remember.
Have you read any of Max Barry's books: No
Professional Goal: To be a high school band director.
What is your favourite genre of music: Classical
Which languages you can speak and/or write in: English and Latin. A little bit of Spanish, hardly enough to consider it significant.
Other information: I like men. I play the euphonium. Muffins are the bomb. I like Doctor Who and run a Doctor Who rp in P2TM. I like to write and read and draw and compose.
Political Beliefs: Abortion: Pro-choice.
Affirmative Action: In favor, but it ought to be careful.
Aid (International): Only if it's helping to mold developing nations into more modern societies. And also for basic human rights shit, like making sure women aren't oppressed and making sure orphans in Africa have water or whatever.
Arms Trade: Needs more regulation.
Death Penalty: Against.
Drones: For, but they should have restrictions and should be used very sparingly.
Drugs: I'm pro-legalization of cannabis, and I guess banning alcohol and tobacco would accomplish nothing, but everything else should stay illegal. Crack is whack, guys.
Economic System: Mixed economy with a more socialist leaning than capitalist.
Education: It should be free, teachers should be better paid, and we need to reform it to better engage and stimulate students as well as cater to individual needs. Should under no circumstances be privatized, though private schools should be an option for students who wish to go to them.
Electoral College in USA Elections - Good? Bad? Needs reforming?: Needs to go.
Environmentalism: One of the most important things we as a people can pursue in this century.
Euthanasia: Legalize it.
Evolution or Creation (or both)?: Evolution, and creationism is a very silly idea.
Gay Marriage: For, obviously. I hope to get one someday.
Gun Control: Semi-automatic weapons and automatic weapons should not be allowed into the hands of civilians.
Immigration Policies: They need to be more open - our restrictive ones are artifacts of an outdated and racist ideal.
Income Tax: Progressive. Very progressive.
Iran: They can go stew in a pot on their own.
Israel/Palestine: I support the right of Israel to exist, but it's time the US lets them go be a big nation on their own and stops changing their diapers for them. They can sink or swim without us.
LGBTQ Rights: These are good and we should have them. To think otherwise is moronic and indicative of ignorance and reactionary, backwards policies.
Philosophy (what's your philosophical outlook?): I dunno. I'm probably some sort of hedonist if I were to really look into it, but otherwise I don't follow a philosophy.
Political Party Affiliation: Independent.
President Obama/American Policies: I like Obama. He's cool.
Prostitution: Legalize it and regulate it.
Religion: It's bad, but as long as it isn't hurt anyone I guess it's fine. I firmly believe organized religion is on the way out and look forward for the day the Bible is considered as factual as Ovid's Metamorphoses, not that I'll live to see it.
Social Security (Welfare): It's a good idea, but it perhaps needs some reform.
The UN: They need more muscle.
Veganism/Vegetarianism: It think it's silly, but I don't mind. More bacon for me.
War on Terror: Should never have even started that mess.