General Information
Nation Title: Den Norfïläiningïr / The Norfilaeining
Form of Government: Community-Based Anarchy
National Leader(s): None politically-speaking
Political Orientation: Libertarian
Economic Orientation: Left-Wing
Politics and Governance:
What are is your nation's predominant view on the following; be as detailed as you please but a simple agree/disagree is adequate. (If you would, please answer directly after or below the bold brackets in normal font)
Section 1. Political Philosophy:
Democracy: We are for bringing power into the hands of the people, so democracy, particularly direct democracy, we advocate.
Republicanism: Depends. The idea of a democracy where the representatives are noble or wealthy seems to defeat the point of freedom, but the idea of a republic is an okay idea as/when the representatives are elected fairly with no other factors than the vote. Of course, a working direct democracy is yet preferable over representative democracy.
Dictatorship/Totalitarianism: This system is often too much abused to be admired by our people, though, reiterating an earlier statement, there is some agreeance as to the notion of an absolute ruler working successfully if the ruler in question is an enlightened philosopher type similar to Plato's "philosopher-king".
Fascism: The people here are very strongly against the idea of suppressing any people or political ideology and the idea of an all-encompassing state. The state should be the people, not above the people.
Anarchism: We are generally supportive of Anarchy, particularly community-based, and less of far-right-wing Anarchies. We do not enjoy the idea of an Anarchy=Chaos type system. We seek a working anarchy.
Theocracy: We don't believe that people should be forced to a religion or subject by political laws to the religious laws of a certain religion. We advocate spirituality greatly, but we don't completely trust the idea of organised religion, believing that spirituality is within a person, not by what some book says or by attending a religious institution.
Secularism: We would support secularism in the name of not being religiously biased, and advocating freedom of religion, but we are still a very spiritual people.
Authoritarianism: We oppose the idea, but the notion of a ruler free from luxuries and pleasures, with no desire for control, and philosophically enlightened is a potential idea that yet would be hard to form in practice.
Libertarianism: We are for social libertarianism and allowing all to be themselves and do what they wish, given it not bring harm to others.
Conservatism: We reject the notion of one enforcing his or her own values upon others, and against the idea of making people follow traditions and be subject to laws which don’t reflect their own views but another’s.
Progressivism: We are for bringing change through the government, which should essentially be the people.
Militarism: We are strongly against militarism and violence.
Pacifism: We strongly advocate peace and a “turn-the-other-cheek” position.
Nationalism: While it’s okay to enjoy and be proud of one’s own country, we are skeptical of nationalism because we are strongly against notions such as racism, imperialism, and supremacism.
Internationalism: We’d like to see a world where nations cooperate and don’t fight, ultimately.
Individualism We are for the individual being put above the state, but we don't envision that being achieved in an economic sense (through Laissez-Faire policies).
Collectivism: We are strongly against forcing people to a system such as state socialism, whilst we advocate a community working together to achieve goals. We see a community being held together not by laws or a government but by friendship, kinship, and personal relations, long standing items of high respect in our culture. We don’t wish to poise a state against an individual, ultimately.
Section 2. Economic Philosophy:
Capitalism: Okay if there are means to prevent abuse and exploitation of resources, the environment, and the poor.
Communism and Socialism: We are very much against state socialism and communism, believing that wealth should be out of the hands of a central entity, but we are for Syndicalist, participatory, grassroots economics.
Free Market/Laissez-Faire Economics: Most here are opposed to Laissez-Faire policies. We believe pitting people in economic competition with one another causes poverty and strife, and also encourages (though does not have to cause) materialist values.
Mixed Market/Third Way Economics: An okay idea.
Centrally Planned/Controlled Economics: Greatly opposed to.
Gift Economics: An okay idea, but not perfect.
Traditional/Primitive Economics: Okay in small societies. (I’m sorry, it’s a vague term to me)
Agrarianism: Society being based mostly in communities here, a system like Agrarianism has been the cultural way-of-life here for a long time.
Corporatism: We advocate people working together in groups, given the individual interests align with the community interests.
Welfarism: We are for providing services like health, education, and welfare to all people.
Syndicalism (Trade Unionism): Our society is based on a Syndicalist-like philosophy where the “unions” are communities or villages.
Globalization: We are against the idea of international corporations exploiting plant and human resources across the globe, and believe globalisation should be used for the benefit of the entire human race and the earth.
Free Trade: We are for free trade.
Fair Trade: We are generally for the notion of fair trade.
Protectionism: Divided here. We tend to be less protectionist.
Feudalism: We are extremely opposed to the idea of people being enslaved to a noble or land, and the idea of land ownership in general.
Environmentalism: We advocate environmentalism greatly, as it has always been a part of our culture to respect and preserve nature, and give back what we take.
Consumerism: We are strongly against consumerism.
Racism: Strongly against.
Multiculturalism: Strongly for.
Section 3: Social Policy & Freedoms
What is the Legal Status of the Following Social Issues?
Private Property: The notion of the house/home is greatly respected, and each man/woman deserves shelter and a place to live, but we are very much against the idea of land ownership, believing that land and nature belongs to everyone to enjoy and to nature, as well.
Freedom of Speech: We respect everyone’s right freedom of speech.
Freedom of Association: We are for.
Gun Ownership: Being pacifist, people here don’t generally carry around weapons.
Abortion: Divided.
Gay Marriage: We allow gay marriage.
Alcohol: Allowed if it doesn’t bring harm to another.
Tobacco: Allowed if it doesn’t bring harm to another.
Drugs: Allowed if it doesn’t bring harm to another.
Censorship: We are generally against censorship, but things like child pornography or graphic and openly public depictions of violence or especially sex are not allowed.
Prostitution: Heavily frowned upon and non-existent due to the provision of a living for each person and the absence of a reason to sell one’s own services.
Slavery: Strongly, strongly against.
Age Of Consent: Sex is frowned upon unless between two loving partners. The age of consent isn’t legally defined but socially accepted to be somewhere after puberty.
Freedom of Religion/Conscience: Allowed and advocated.
Nation Title: Den Norfïläiningïr / The Norfilaeining
Form of Government: Community-Based Anarchy
National Leader(s): None politically-speaking
Political Orientation: Libertarian
Economic Orientation: Left-Wing
Politics and Governance:
What are is your nation's predominant view on the following; be as detailed as you please but a simple agree/disagree is adequate. (If you would, please answer directly after or below the bold brackets in normal font)
Section 1. Political Philosophy:
Democracy: We are for bringing power into the hands of the people, so democracy, particularly direct democracy, we advocate.
- Representative Democracy: Okay, but not preferable.
Direct Democracy: Preferable if it does not lead to tyranny by majority.
- Absolute: The political philosophy of the nation sees putting the power to run the nation in the hands on one person as not usually preferable to a democratic or general-will system, but there is some agreeance as to the notion of an absolute ruler working successfully if the ruler in question is an enlightened philosopher type similar to Plato's "philosopher-king". Therefore, it depends on the nature of the ruler. One who gives up luxuries and pleasures and leads a spiritual life in no wish of domination would seem to make fit as a guide of the people.
Constitutional: An okay notion, as long as the constitution can effectively prevent the ruler from abusing power if the ruler will not otherwise lead fairly.
Republicanism: Depends. The idea of a democracy where the representatives are noble or wealthy seems to defeat the point of freedom, but the idea of a republic is an okay idea as/when the representatives are elected fairly with no other factors than the vote. Of course, a working direct democracy is yet preferable over representative democracy.
Dictatorship/Totalitarianism: This system is often too much abused to be admired by our people, though, reiterating an earlier statement, there is some agreeance as to the notion of an absolute ruler working successfully if the ruler in question is an enlightened philosopher type similar to Plato's "philosopher-king".
Fascism: The people here are very strongly against the idea of suppressing any people or political ideology and the idea of an all-encompassing state. The state should be the people, not above the people.
Anarchism: We are generally supportive of Anarchy, particularly community-based, and less of far-right-wing Anarchies. We do not enjoy the idea of an Anarchy=Chaos type system. We seek a working anarchy.
- Anarcho-Capitalism: We support the notion of individualism but not of direct free-market capitalism, which we see as leading to possible abuse and corruption by entities and the emphasis on pursuing material wealth, which conflicts with our spiritual beliefs and (as we see it) causes strife.
Anarcho-Mutualism: We do not believe fully in the idea that a free market will lead to equality between labor and income, but we do not envision a system working by "state-intervention" but by a community working together.
Anarcho-Communism: We are strongly for common ownership and the values advocated by Anarcho-Communism, seeking to abolish the state. We particularly advocate a Syndicalist and community-based economic system.
Theocracy: We don't believe that people should be forced to a religion or subject by political laws to the religious laws of a certain religion. We advocate spirituality greatly, but we don't completely trust the idea of organised religion, believing that spirituality is within a person, not by what some book says or by attending a religious institution.
Secularism: We would support secularism in the name of not being religiously biased, and advocating freedom of religion, but we are still a very spiritual people.
Authoritarianism: We oppose the idea, but the notion of a ruler free from luxuries and pleasures, with no desire for control, and philosophically enlightened is a potential idea that yet would be hard to form in practice.
Libertarianism: We are for social libertarianism and allowing all to be themselves and do what they wish, given it not bring harm to others.
Conservatism: We reject the notion of one enforcing his or her own values upon others, and against the idea of making people follow traditions and be subject to laws which don’t reflect their own views but another’s.
Progressivism: We are for bringing change through the government, which should essentially be the people.
Militarism: We are strongly against militarism and violence.
Pacifism: We strongly advocate peace and a “turn-the-other-cheek” position.
Nationalism: While it’s okay to enjoy and be proud of one’s own country, we are skeptical of nationalism because we are strongly against notions such as racism, imperialism, and supremacism.
Internationalism: We’d like to see a world where nations cooperate and don’t fight, ultimately.
Individualism We are for the individual being put above the state, but we don't envision that being achieved in an economic sense (through Laissez-Faire policies).
Collectivism: We are strongly against forcing people to a system such as state socialism, whilst we advocate a community working together to achieve goals. We see a community being held together not by laws or a government but by friendship, kinship, and personal relations, long standing items of high respect in our culture. We don’t wish to poise a state against an individual, ultimately.
Section 2. Economic Philosophy:
Capitalism: Okay if there are means to prevent abuse and exploitation of resources, the environment, and the poor.
Communism and Socialism: We are very much against state socialism and communism, believing that wealth should be out of the hands of a central entity, but we are for Syndicalist, participatory, grassroots economics.
Free Market/Laissez-Faire Economics: Most here are opposed to Laissez-Faire policies. We believe pitting people in economic competition with one another causes poverty and strife, and also encourages (though does not have to cause) materialist values.
Mixed Market/Third Way Economics: An okay idea.
Centrally Planned/Controlled Economics: Greatly opposed to.
Gift Economics: An okay idea, but not perfect.
Traditional/Primitive Economics: Okay in small societies. (I’m sorry, it’s a vague term to me)
Agrarianism: Society being based mostly in communities here, a system like Agrarianism has been the cultural way-of-life here for a long time.
Corporatism: We advocate people working together in groups, given the individual interests align with the community interests.
Welfarism: We are for providing services like health, education, and welfare to all people.
Syndicalism (Trade Unionism): Our society is based on a Syndicalist-like philosophy where the “unions” are communities or villages.
Globalization: We are against the idea of international corporations exploiting plant and human resources across the globe, and believe globalisation should be used for the benefit of the entire human race and the earth.
Free Trade: We are for free trade.
Fair Trade: We are generally for the notion of fair trade.
Protectionism: Divided here. We tend to be less protectionist.
Feudalism: We are extremely opposed to the idea of people being enslaved to a noble or land, and the idea of land ownership in general.
Environmentalism: We advocate environmentalism greatly, as it has always been a part of our culture to respect and preserve nature, and give back what we take.
Consumerism: We are strongly against consumerism.
Racism: Strongly against.
Multiculturalism: Strongly for.
Section 3: Social Policy & Freedoms
What is the Legal Status of the Following Social Issues?
Private Property: The notion of the house/home is greatly respected, and each man/woman deserves shelter and a place to live, but we are very much against the idea of land ownership, believing that land and nature belongs to everyone to enjoy and to nature, as well.
Freedom of Speech: We respect everyone’s right freedom of speech.
Freedom of Association: We are for.
Gun Ownership: Being pacifist, people here don’t generally carry around weapons.
Abortion: Divided.
Gay Marriage: We allow gay marriage.
Alcohol: Allowed if it doesn’t bring harm to another.
Tobacco: Allowed if it doesn’t bring harm to another.
Drugs: Allowed if it doesn’t bring harm to another.
- Cannabis: Allowed if it doesn’t bring harm to another.
"Soft Drugs": Allowed.
"Hard Drugs": Divided. Frowned upon and not popular.
Censorship: We are generally against censorship, but things like child pornography or graphic and openly public depictions of violence or especially sex are not allowed.
Prostitution: Heavily frowned upon and non-existent due to the provision of a living for each person and the absence of a reason to sell one’s own services.
Slavery: Strongly, strongly against.
Age Of Consent: Sex is frowned upon unless between two loving partners. The age of consent isn’t legally defined but socially accepted to be somewhere after puberty.
Freedom of Religion/Conscience: Allowed and advocated.
How do your people as a whole view the following topics/people?
Section 1
Politicians: People always feel reason here to be skeptical about politicians. We are of the belief that politicians should renounce social advancement or search of luxuries or wealth.
Musicians: We like musicians, who are very culturally significant.
Art: We like artists, who are very culturally significant.
Military: Being pacifist, we don’t have a large military and we don’t like the notion of military.
Religion: The people here are highly spiritual yet organised religion isn’t very popular.
Freedom: We love freedom.
The Clergy: Though organised religion doesn’t have a large standing, spiritual members of the community akin to ancient “Shamans” are widely respected. These members generally tend to be mentors and comforters, have a mind to analyse and understand human psychology as observed and to help fellow members of the community to be individual and to find purpose as well as some sort of spiritual understanding or guidance.
Your Leader: There is no leader.
Entertainment: Arts, music, festivals, holidays, and some unique sports are all enjoyed here. Media, yet, is viewed with suspicion. Television is not widely watched.
Happiness: The people actively promote the seeking of and seek happiness. We enjoy a simple and grassroots lifestyle and are in the top 5% of world for happiness (according to another nation which stats I use, similar to this nation, but it’s an older nation).
Love: We like the idea of love and finding one’s partner, though spiritual members of society may seek refraining from marriage. The idea of sex without love is frowned upon. Love is also viewed to be possible between same-sex partners.
Government: Government is viewed with suspicion. People feel it is healthy to be skeptical about anything in power, even if the power is good.
Environmentalism: The people are active supporters of environmentalism, and the society here is based around being closer to nature.
Animal Liberation: People here respect animal rights and are against the mass harvesting
of animals.
Industrialism: People here prefer a lifestyle free of machines and factories.
Work Ethic: Working hard is admired, but also so is enjoying life and not being consumed by work.
Oil/Natural Gas: People here prefer clean energy.
Green Energy: All for.
Section 2
Freedom of Press: We are for, though major press doesn’t really exist.
Freedom of Assembly: For.
Freedom to own Guns: Divided.
Freedom of Religion: For.
Universal Human Rights: Agree.
Feminism: We advocate gender equality and our society has never been male-run or female-run, seeing both genders as equals and assigning roles to neither.
Homosexuality: Allowed and not frowned upon.
The Elderly: We believe in honoring the elderly and giving to care for them.
Social Support/Welfare: We are for providing for all.
Illegal Immigration: Since when is migrating here illegal?
War of Intervention: Divided. We’ve never had a strong military so we’ve never felt powerful enough that we could intervene successfully.
Section 1
Politicians: People always feel reason here to be skeptical about politicians. We are of the belief that politicians should renounce social advancement or search of luxuries or wealth.
Musicians: We like musicians, who are very culturally significant.
Art: We like artists, who are very culturally significant.
Military: Being pacifist, we don’t have a large military and we don’t like the notion of military.
Religion: The people here are highly spiritual yet organised religion isn’t very popular.
Freedom: We love freedom.
The Clergy: Though organised religion doesn’t have a large standing, spiritual members of the community akin to ancient “Shamans” are widely respected. These members generally tend to be mentors and comforters, have a mind to analyse and understand human psychology as observed and to help fellow members of the community to be individual and to find purpose as well as some sort of spiritual understanding or guidance.
Your Leader: There is no leader.
Entertainment: Arts, music, festivals, holidays, and some unique sports are all enjoyed here. Media, yet, is viewed with suspicion. Television is not widely watched.
Happiness: The people actively promote the seeking of and seek happiness. We enjoy a simple and grassroots lifestyle and are in the top 5% of world for happiness (according to another nation which stats I use, similar to this nation, but it’s an older nation).
Love: We like the idea of love and finding one’s partner, though spiritual members of society may seek refraining from marriage. The idea of sex without love is frowned upon. Love is also viewed to be possible between same-sex partners.
Government: Government is viewed with suspicion. People feel it is healthy to be skeptical about anything in power, even if the power is good.
Environmentalism: The people are active supporters of environmentalism, and the society here is based around being closer to nature.
Animal Liberation: People here respect animal rights and are against the mass harvesting
of animals.
Industrialism: People here prefer a lifestyle free of machines and factories.
Work Ethic: Working hard is admired, but also so is enjoying life and not being consumed by work.
Oil/Natural Gas: People here prefer clean energy.
Green Energy: All for.
Section 2
Freedom of Press: We are for, though major press doesn’t really exist.
Freedom of Assembly: For.
Freedom to own Guns: Divided.
Freedom of Religion: For.
Universal Human Rights: Agree.
Feminism: We advocate gender equality and our society has never been male-run or female-run, seeing both genders as equals and assigning roles to neither.
Homosexuality: Allowed and not frowned upon.
The Elderly: We believe in honoring the elderly and giving to care for them.
Social Support/Welfare: We are for providing for all.
Illegal Immigration: Since when is migrating here illegal?
War of Intervention: Divided. We’ve never had a strong military so we’ve never felt powerful enough that we could intervene successfully.
How does your nation view Volmachtia? We respect that your leader seems to care for the people, but we have to disagree with your conservative views which seem to force one’s own beliefs on another. We don’t see the capitalist system as preferable, but we respect it.
Would you consider an alliance with Volmachtia? Perhaps an alliance based on peace between nations.
Would you consider trade with Volmachtia? Perhaps, depending on what Volmachtia would have to offer, though capitalists economies may not be inclined to deal with Norfïläiningïr as the population is very strong-willed and has a history of being a bother to businesses.
Would you consider an alliance with Volmachtia? Perhaps an alliance based on peace between nations.
Would you consider trade with Volmachtia? Perhaps, depending on what Volmachtia would have to offer, though capitalists economies may not be inclined to deal with Norfïläiningïr as the population is very strong-willed and has a history of being a bother to businesses.
