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What taxes do you support? (Courtesy of the Jamesian Republic)

Land/Property Tax
23
15%
Sales Tax
18
12%
Income Tax
16
10%
No Taxes at All!
8
5%
Tax Transparency (Choose where tax money goes)
17
11%
Reverse Tax (Government Pays You!)
13
8%
Business Tax
23
15%
Flat Tax
7
5%
Progressive Tax
24
16%
Other (Comment Below)
5
3%
 
Total votes : 154

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Meadowfields
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Postby Meadowfields » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:07 pm

Northern Seleucia wrote:
Meadowfields wrote:Then I behead them.

What if...they didn't give you consent?

Then I quietly terrorize them.
This is a joke
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Northern Seleucia
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Postby Northern Seleucia » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:08 pm

Meadowfields wrote:
Northern Seleucia wrote:What if...they didn't give you consent?

Then I quietly terrorize them.
This is a joke

B-b-but you can't do that! The old lady in charge of the neighborhood watch said this is a crime free zone!
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Meadowfields
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Founded: Jun 16, 2021
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Postby Meadowfields » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:09 pm

Northern Seleucia wrote:
Meadowfields wrote:Then I quietly terrorize them.
This is a joke

B-b-but you can't do that! The old lady in charge of the neighborhood watch said this is a crime free zone!

Then I terrorize them as a ghost. And terrorize that old lady.
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The Jamesian Republic
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Founded: Apr 28, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The Jamesian Republic » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:10 pm

The Front Range wrote:
Port Caverton wrote:I tend to show my disagreements via nuking two enemy cities

I tend to show my disagreements by making the skeleton appear


I summon the spirits of those who inspired my ideology.
Become an Independent. You’ll see how liberating it is.
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Northern Seleucia
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Founded: Aug 29, 2020
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Postby Northern Seleucia » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:10 pm

Meadowfields wrote:
Northern Seleucia wrote:B-b-but you can't do that! The old lady in charge of the neighborhood watch said this is a crime free zone!

Then I terrorize them as a ghost. And terrorize that old lady.

B-b-but no! B-b-because that's not nice! I will use the POWER OF KINDNESS!
The United States of America
"That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
American Imperialist - Evangelical Christian
Слава Україні! - Stand with Israel
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The Jamesian Republic
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Founded: Apr 28, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The Jamesian Republic » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:12 pm

Northern Seleucia wrote:
Meadowfields wrote:Then I terrorize them as a ghost. And terrorize that old lady.

B-b-but no! B-b-because that's not nice! I will use the POWER OF KINDNESS!


But what about bombing countries we don’t like liberating other countries?
Become an Independent. You’ll see how liberating it is.
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Northern Seleucia
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Postby Northern Seleucia » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:13 pm

The Jamesian Republic wrote:
Northern Seleucia wrote:B-b-but no! B-b-because that's not nice! I will use the POWER OF KINDNESS!


But what about bombing countries we don’t like liberating other countries?

eyes open wide
This world is not a nice place. The bad guys set the rules. We'll play by them. And we're better at the game than they are...

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The United States of America
"That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
American Imperialist - Evangelical Christian
Слава Україні! - Stand with Israel
Overview | Encyclopedia Americana | The World | About Me| My Inspiration in Two Videos
National News: Enraged Enfield Cow Injures Farmer with Ax | Defendant Who Plead Innocent Has Rage Episode During Trial; Kills Prosecutor Accusing Him of Aggravated Homicide | Hurricane Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Found Dead | Hidden Burglar Discovered after Husband Tells Jokes; Hears Laughter Upstairs

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Meadowfields
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Founded: Jun 16, 2021
Ex-Nation

Postby Meadowfields » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:15 pm

Northern Seleucia wrote:
Meadowfields wrote:Then I terrorize them as a ghost. And terrorize that old lady.

B-b-but no! B-b-because that's not nice! I will use the POWER OF KINDNESS!

Hey! I'm normally the one who's kind and caring.
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The Jamesian Republic
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Founded: Apr 28, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The Jamesian Republic » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:16 pm

Northern Seleucia wrote:
The Jamesian Republic wrote:
But what about bombing countries we don’t like liberating other countries?

eyes open wide
This world is not a nice place. The bad guys set the rules. We'll play by them. And we're better at the game than they are...

campaign speech ends, commercial fades out


But… Bush… freedom… liberty…

I wasted a semester in neoconservative foreign policy for nothing!
Become an Independent. You’ll see how liberating it is.
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The Front Range
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Posts: 248
Founded: May 13, 2022
Ex-Nation

Postby The Front Range » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:16 pm

The Jamesian Republic wrote:
The Front Range wrote:I tend to show my disagreements by making the skeleton appear


I summon the spirits of those who inspired my ideology.

Well you see…

Image
A bad worldbuilder and a bad shitposter

I proofread nothing

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Northern Seleucia
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Founded: Aug 29, 2020
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby Northern Seleucia » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:16 pm

Meadowfields wrote:
Northern Seleucia wrote:B-b-but no! B-b-because that's not nice! I will use the POWER OF KINDNESS!

Hey! I'm normally the one who's kind and caring.

Oh, fine then!


Ghost, get the HELL off MY property or else I WILL LIGHT YOU UP! prepares weapons of mass ghost destruction
The United States of America
"That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
American Imperialist - Evangelical Christian
Слава Україні! - Stand with Israel
Overview | Encyclopedia Americana | The World | About Me| My Inspiration in Two Videos
National News: Enraged Enfield Cow Injures Farmer with Ax | Defendant Who Plead Innocent Has Rage Episode During Trial; Kills Prosecutor Accusing Him of Aggravated Homicide | Hurricane Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Found Dead | Hidden Burglar Discovered after Husband Tells Jokes; Hears Laughter Upstairs

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Northern Seleucia
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Founded: Aug 29, 2020
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby Northern Seleucia » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:17 pm

The Jamesian Republic wrote:
Northern Seleucia wrote:eyes open wide
This world is not a nice place. The bad guys set the rules. We'll play by them. And we're better at the game than they are...

campaign speech ends, commercial fades out


But… Bush… freedom… liberty…

I wasted a semester in neoconservative foreign policy for nothing!

Not for nothing. You now know what to get me for my birthday. In November.
The United States of America
"That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
American Imperialist - Evangelical Christian
Слава Україні! - Stand with Israel
Overview | Encyclopedia Americana | The World | About Me| My Inspiration in Two Videos
National News: Enraged Enfield Cow Injures Farmer with Ax | Defendant Who Plead Innocent Has Rage Episode During Trial; Kills Prosecutor Accusing Him of Aggravated Homicide | Hurricane Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Found Dead | Hidden Burglar Discovered after Husband Tells Jokes; Hears Laughter Upstairs

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The Jamesian Republic
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Founded: Apr 28, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The Jamesian Republic » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:18 pm

The Front Range wrote:
The Jamesian Republic wrote:
I summon the spirits of those who inspired my ideology.

Well you see…

Image


*Wields Crucifix*

The power of Christ compels you
Become an Independent. You’ll see how liberating it is.
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Meadowfields
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Founded: Jun 16, 2021
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Postby Meadowfields » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:19 pm

The Jamesian Republic wrote:
The Front Range wrote:Well you see…

Image


*Wields Crucifix*

The power of Christ compels you

God does not exist and I will stand by that belief until I die.
I Lai Rainë Liëarda o Lairë-tarwa
Emmë indóme orta ló i nainië o i vanwië!
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The Jamesian Republic
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Founded: Apr 28, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The Jamesian Republic » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:19 pm

Northern Seleucia wrote:
The Jamesian Republic wrote:
But… Bush… freedom… liberty…

I wasted a semester in neoconservative foreign policy for nothing!

Not for nothing. You now know what to get me for my birthday. In November.


A Tsar Bomb?
Become an Independent. You’ll see how liberating it is.
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Northern Seleucia
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Founded: Aug 29, 2020
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Postby Northern Seleucia » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:20 pm

Meadowfields wrote:
The Jamesian Republic wrote:
*Wields Crucifix*

The power of Christ compels you

God does not exist and I will stand by that belief until I die.

You're right. It's after death where you will see for sure whether you were correct or not.
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The United States of America
"That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
American Imperialist - Evangelical Christian
Слава Україні! - Stand with Israel
Overview | Encyclopedia Americana | The World | About Me| My Inspiration in Two Videos
National News: Enraged Enfield Cow Injures Farmer with Ax | Defendant Who Plead Innocent Has Rage Episode During Trial; Kills Prosecutor Accusing Him of Aggravated Homicide | Hurricane Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Found Dead | Hidden Burglar Discovered after Husband Tells Jokes; Hears Laughter Upstairs

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The Jamesian Republic
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Founded: Apr 28, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The Jamesian Republic » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:20 pm

Meadowfields wrote:
The Jamesian Republic wrote:
*Wields Crucifix*

The power of Christ compels you

God does not exist and I will stand by that belief until I die.


Okay
Become an Independent. You’ll see how liberating it is.
My Political Beliefs: The Jamesianist Manifesto
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The Front Range
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Posts: 248
Founded: May 13, 2022
Ex-Nation

Postby The Front Range » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:22 pm

The Jamesian Republic wrote:
The Front Range wrote:Well you see…



*Wields Crucifix*

The power of Christ compels you

Rattle ‘em boys!
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A bad worldbuilder and a bad shitposter

I proofread nothing

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The Jamesian Republic
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Founded: Apr 28, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby The Jamesian Republic » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:23 pm

The Front Range wrote:
The Jamesian Republic wrote:
*Wields Crucifix*

The power of Christ compels you

Rattle ‘em boys!
Image


Lol
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Reploid Productions
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Democratic Socialists

Postby Reploid Productions » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:23 pm

The House of Hamid wrote:siktir git, commie. :D

We can use Google Translate too, telling someone "Fuck you" in another language is not the clever thing you seem to think it is. And with your history, you are dangling extremely close to the brink of being Delete-On-Sight.

*** The House of Hamid, two week ban for blatant flaming. ***
Or, if you would prefer:
*** The House of Hamid, bariz alevler için iki hafta yasak. ***

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Port Caverton
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Postby Port Caverton » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:23 pm

Northern Seleucia wrote:
The Jamesian Republic wrote:
But… Bush… freedom… liberty…

I wasted a semester in neoconservative foreign policy for nothing!

Not for nothing. You now know what to get me for my birthday. In November.

And mine too! In august.
"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."

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Northern Seleucia
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Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby Northern Seleucia » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:26 pm

Port Caverton wrote:
Northern Seleucia wrote:Not for nothing. You now know what to get me for my birthday. In November.

And mine too! In august.

What day in August?
The United States of America
"That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
American Imperialist - Evangelical Christian
Слава Україні! - Stand with Israel
Overview | Encyclopedia Americana | The World | About Me| My Inspiration in Two Videos
National News: Enraged Enfield Cow Injures Farmer with Ax | Defendant Who Plead Innocent Has Rage Episode During Trial; Kills Prosecutor Accusing Him of Aggravated Homicide | Hurricane Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Found Dead | Hidden Burglar Discovered after Husband Tells Jokes; Hears Laughter Upstairs

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Reploid Productions
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Democratic Socialists

Postby Reploid Productions » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:28 pm

And before I forget, this has pretty well turned into a more baity and incendiary version of TET, so methinks this thread is overcooked.
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