Your Reaction to AN's News (III)

[Cavirfi]

New regulations on oil extraction proposed

"I wonder what these regulations are about. I am seriously hoping that the regulations put in place will ban fracking and also put a cap on the number of oil rigs and offshore drills that companies are allowed to have. China needs these regulations to contribute to the fight against environmental damage caused by oil. I believe that if China approves such regulations, that they can set a good example for the rest of the world."

- Some random environmentalist who lives in Barnumberg

BN: React to this

[Pelepens]

Princess Lily of Pamulaklakin, Daughter of Princess Rose of Pamulaklakin:
"The upcoming release of Trench Warfare Season 14 makes my excitement rushed through my veins! The open-world design sounds like a dream come true for someone like me who enjoys exploring and experiencing a game at my own pace. Plus, the nostalgia of physical copies really resonates with me; there’s something magical about holding a game in your hands. Can't wait to feel like a child again!"

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The News for BN:
“It’s Hard to Fathom While We’re Comfortable…” — Morgana See Faces Backlash Over Controversial Flood Crisis Post

LAMIG, PELEPENS — Local social media personality and entrepreneur Morgana See, who is currently running for Mayor in Lamig City, has sparked an online uproar after her recent social media post about the ongoing crisis in Vasan province.

In her now-deleted post, See wrote, “It’s hard to fathom that while we’re lying comfortably in soft beds, just waking up in the comfort of air conditioning, countless children and elderly people in the province of Vasan are struggling, uncertain of how to survive the devastation brought by the floods and storms.”

The post, meant to express her concern for the victims of severe flooding in Vasan, garnered mixed reactions from the public. While many responded with sadness and sympathy, surprisingly, a large portion of the responses were laughing emojis, leaving many to wonder—what went wrong?

Critics were quick to point out the apparent disconnect between See’s message and her privileged situation. The mention of "soft beds" and "air conditioning" in a post about a humanitarian disaster came across to many as tone-deaf. The timing of the post, coupled with its phrasing, made it seem as though she was highlighting her own comfort at a moment when thousands were suffering. For some, this was enough to trigger mockery, with many seeing the post as self-centered and out of touch. Comments flooded in, with users sarcastically thanking her for reminding them of her comfortable lifestyle while they themselves were struggling.

Hours after the backlash, See deleted the original post and issued an apology in an attempt to clarify her intentions. She stated:

“I deleted my post this morning. That’s not what I meant at all—I’m feeling guilty because others are struggling in Vasan, with some people stranded on rooftops. Dogs, cats, the elderly, and children are flooding my newsfeed. I wasn’t trying to brag about being comfortable right now. What I wanted to say is that it feels difficult to be comfortable while people are being swept away and floating in the flood. It makes me feel guilty not being able to do anything, especially since Vasan is not passable. I’ve also read that rescue teams can’t even get in because the floodwaters are too high. I’m sorry if you think my post was wrong, but I had no bad intentions. I’m just deeply worried about the elderly and the situation in Vasan. Again, I’m really sorry. Let’s keep praying for the rain to stop and the storm to pass."

She ended the statement with, “I’ll also delete this post later to avoid any further issues. #PrayForVasan".

This new post, intended as damage control, did not have the desired effect. Instead, it amplified the laughter, as critics pointed out that even her apology seemed awkwardly phrased. Many questioned her decision to announce that she would delete the post later, with some interpreting it as another sign of insensitivity. “Why announce you’re deleting it later?” one user commented mockingly. “Are we supposed to schedule our tears around your post’s deletion?”

As of this writing, See has followed through on her promise and deleted the apology post as well. However, the backlash has not subsided, with her candidacy for the Lamig City Mayor now under greater scrutiny. Some political analysts argue that this incident could severely harm her campaign, given that she has been positioning herself as an advocate for the people.

Whether this social media blunder will be a turning point in her political aspirations remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Morgana See has learned that in the age of social media, even the most well-intentioned posts can backfire spectacularly.


#MorganaSeeControversy
#PrayForVasan
#LamigMayoralElection

[Khazen]

Some of these people need a reality check. Their situation is not as bad as the Iran-Kazakh War currently is!

- Edward Van Derhof, Doctor PhD.

News are in my Sig.

[Chickennaise]

Khazen President Ashawar Balakar increases military spending in light of the war.

"Yeah, best to keep that defense budget up when the neighbors start beefin'. You never know when a local war's gonna drag in all the neighbors and destabilize the whole-ass region. Imagine the refugee crisis, man! I do like peace and all, but there's no sense in letting your country get caught with its pants down."

- "Squishy" Jimenez, stoner from Peter City

[Continental Free States]

Responding to Pelepens (as well as Chickennaise of course) because I kinda feel bad for the one liner they got? Sorry if it's no better

I ain't copying all that, sorry

"I feel like we should cut Frow^[1] See some slack here. When a rich woman tells those dealing with hardship, hunger, and tostered^[2] homes that if they lack bread they should eat cake, it is not a token^[3] of her hardheartedness, she merely knows no better. What they should be scathing towards Frow See over is the lack of Help^[4] coming from her funds. Sickerly^[5] a Socialmedia Wight^* and an undernimmer^[6] running for Lady Boroughmistress^** can spare a few thousand Dollars?"

Martha Browne, Americanerine in Boston

[1] Mrs./Ms.
[2] destroyed
[3] sign
[4] aid
[5] Surely
[6] entrepreneur

* Social Media Personality
** Lady Mayor (general title used for mayor of major cities)

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Hole-less bagels begin mysteriously appearing in bakeries across Albania

"A Holeless Bagel? Wouldn't that merely be a breadchin^[1]? I'm not bewildered they're selling them at bakeries—that is where fresh bread is meant to be sold—but am I to believe Albanish sweetware^[2] is so underonwicked^[3] they hadn't come up with breadchin before someone made a Bagel without a hole?"

Martha Browne, Americanerine in Boston

[1] bread roll, bun
[2] confection
[3] underdeveloped

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Here's this fortnight's news. Please react to the main article or any of the five headlines. If you can't deal with the Anglish, a translation of the news in contemporary English has been provided and can be found in the spoiler at the top of the page.

[Third Japanese Republic]

Activist for nuclear weapons proliferation given the 2024 Nobel Peace Award

...What the fuck?! Are they being for real? Giving someone who wants nuclear bombs to increase is given the Nobel Peace Prize?! I swear to God, when I hear that that fascist dictator in Arklatravar-Istertia was given a Nobel Peace Prize sometime in the future, is when the world will end.

- Ayumi Kaizo, widowed wife of (now deceased) Ceno Ashikage.

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[Diarcesia]

Activist for nuclear weapons proliferation given the 2024 Nobel Peace Award

...What the fuck?! Are they being for real? Giving someone who wants nuclear bombs to increase is given the Nobel Peace Prize?! I swear to God, when I hear that that fascist dictator in Arklatravar-Istertia was given a Nobel Peace Prize sometime in the future, is when the world will end.

- Ayumi Kaizo, widowed wife of (now deceased) Ceno Ashikage.

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We have just received information from an anonymous source, that someone in the Breaking Bad fandom was behind the death of Anna Gunn, and provided evidence. One states: "I'm going to her house tonight. I despise Skylar White and I want her dead. Go to the news next day, December 10th."

When was the moment the fan became Heisenberg?

The latest news is that the city of Sartoriana in Diarcesia is holding a week-long festival in honor of the 1500^th anniversary of its founding. The festivities will include a wide range of cultural events, music and dance performances, traditional food and drink offerings, and various exhibitions of local art and crafts. The festival is meant to celebrate the city's rich history and cultural identity, attracting both locals and tourists to join the celebration.

[Yosuya]

Sarrətorryhana-PopulusCentre In-Dyharrəkesyha BeProcure 7-Time28(16Digit-40)¹-EventMarkAction For-BePositiveMark BC8(16Digit3000)-Time2A(16Digit42)² Out-Their-0Time. This-EventMarkAction WillHave MuchCount Of-ArtEvents, Of-SoundArt And Of-MotionArtPerforming, Of-FromPopulusCentre-Consumables, And OfMuch-Displays Of-BeManufacture-Art. This-EventMarkAction Has Purpose Of-PositiveMark Sarrətorryhana-Much-ThroughTime-Events And Sarrətorryhana-Art, Procure Be-InMove Dyharrəkesyha-Populus And Non-Dyharrəkesyha-Populus For-BePart This-EventMarkAction.
¹ Time28(16Digit-40) BeMostSame-TimeUnit Compare-Dyharrəkesyha-Diy(Day).
² Time2A(16Digit-42) BeMostSame-TimeUnit Compare-Dyharrəkesyha-'Yrə(Year), Though Time2A MoreCompare-1From2-'Yrə, So 'Yrə-Count DidBe-Procure2 ForSame-TimeCount Of-Time2A.

Sarrətorryhana City In Dyharrəkesyha Is Making A 7-Time40¹ Commemoration For Enjoying 3000 Time42² From Their Beginning. This Commemoration Will Have Many Art Events, Music And Dance Displays, Consumables From The City, And Many Displays Of Manufactured-Art. This Commemoration Is For Enjoying Sarrətorryhana's Many Historical Events And Sarrətorryhana's Culture, Making Approaching Dyharrəkesyha People And Non-Dyharrəkesyha People For Joining This Commemoration.
¹ Time40 Is The Most Similar Time-Unit To Dyharrəkesyha's Diy(Day).
² Time40 Is The Most Similar Time-Unit To Dyharrəkesyha's Yrə(Year), Though Time2A Is More Like One Half A Yrə, So The Yrə Count Was Doubled For A Similar Time Amount Of Time2A.

The city of Sartoriana in Diarcesia is holding a week-long festival in honor of the 1500^th anniversary of its founding. The festivities will include a wide range of cultural events, music and dance performances, traditional food and drink offerings, and various exhibitions of local art and crafts. The festival is meant to celebrate the city's rich history and cultural identity, attracting both locals and tourists to join the celebration.

I WillSay, PopulusCentre OfHave This-TimeCount BeMuchPermit Procure EventMarkActions For-PositiveMark Their-MuchTimeCount! Sarrətorryhana MayHave MuchArt ForDisplay, And 'Yosu'ya AnyTime-Not-BeOutMove Out-ArtDisplay! 'Yosu'ya-Populus May-InMove, And May-PositiveSense This-EventMarkAction, SideWard-Sarrətorryhana And SideWard-TheirPopulus!

I Will Say, A City Of This Age Should Make Commemorations For Enjoying Their Long Age! Sarrətorryhana May Have Much Culture To Offer, And Yosuya Never Runs From Culture Displays! Yosuya's People May Join And Enjoy This Commemoration, BeSide Sarrətorryhana And Their People!

'Yosu'ya HasEstablished IncorporatingStates InTheir-NewRegion Of-EastWard-OutWardRevolution!
'Yosu'ya HasDecided ToIndividuallyDecide The Fate OfEachItem OfAConfiscated-MajorSmugglingOperation.
VoidBay-State-Pioneers HaveDefeated InnerPirateSpoils-State-WorkerSoldiers InTheFirst-RaidTerritories-TankeryLeague-Championships.
'Yosu'ya HasIncorporated BreechRemnantPort-City OutSideOf-BreechIsle-Observation, WithHopes OfDodging Conflict With-BreechIsles-Kingdom OverIncorporation.

vvvv No. (:

[Cavirfi]

'Yosu'ya HasDecided ToIndividuallyDecide The Fate OfEachItem OfAConfiscated-MajorSmugglingOperation.

"Just DESTROY IT. Wipe those items off the face of the Earth, I tell you. If any of your customs officers decide to keep it then only God knows what they'll do with it. Seriously, just get the incinerator and chuck 'em all in there. Saves you some time thinking about what to do with them."

- Some Coast Guard Officer, Port of Bleshe

BN: React to this.

[Greater Kastovia]

“I love World War II stuff as much as the next gamer, but I’m getting a little tired. Where’s the modern weapons, where’s the nukes, where’s the cutting-edge military technology? I want a tactical shooter that isn’t just Escape from Tsarkov, that game gets way too sweaty after a couple weeks since the last wipe” - Avid gamer from Verdansk complaining about the over abundance of WWII-themed shooters on the market

[Elfilin]

Protests erupt across the country after allegations of a secret meeting between the ultranationalist Homeland Front and Kastovian People’s Party; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Greater Kastovia says “This is a serious breach of our constitution, and if we can find even the smallest crumb of evidence that something nefarious was being planned, we will come down on both parties with the full force of the law”|Prime Minister suggests an early election may be called following further losses for the United Left coalition, after several members of parliament resign due to ongoing disagreements with the SDPP.

The protests are a sign of you needing to ban ultranationalism

News: An Elfilish man gets hired at Nintendo to make the newest Kirby game

[Reorganized Falconia]

"Good luck to him. I don't know anything about the game system or the nationality, but they seem Elvish, which I thought was a mythical creature, so it would be nice if they actually existed." - Tessa Durant, aunt of the Magister.

In the latest news:

Magister Nicholas Durant has conducted his first inspection/review of the new paramilitary service, the Magisterial Youth, which is composed of youth of both sexes aged 16-18, who serve only during summer and other breaks. They are a part-time youth militia, in essence, and armed and trained accordingly.

[Concord Haven]

Magister Nicholas Durant has conducted his first inspection/review of the new paramilitary service, the Magisterial Youth, which is composed of youth of both sexes aged 16-18, who serve only during summer and other breaks. They are a part-time youth militia, in essence, and armed and trained accordingly.

I am offended such a nation does such a thing. horrid, it is, really, children should use break time practicing for what job they will grow up to be, and a nation cannot run simply on soldiers, neither is it ethical in any way to subject children, of all people, to such things

Both houses recently passed a law that will restrict fishing of endangered fish after a shortage in a certain species of trout in Concordian waters, the law will go into motion in 6 months, and was passed 84% in the lower court and 62% in the higher court.

[North Anlitelcontizard and Zontilezland]

"Finally! A government that cares about the environment! You know, they should act faster than this, but hey, at least it isn't too late; well, my only concern is that it be extinct before the law is set in action because people would know this and rush to catch it to keep it as a showoff. Well, I hope the people would not be greedy ."

- A random citizen who self-proclaimed themselves as 'an environmentalist'.

[Reorganized Falconia]

Magister Nicholas Durant has conducted his first inspection/review of the new paramilitary service, the Magisterial Youth, which is composed of youth of both sexes aged 16-18, who serve only during summer and other breaks. They are a part-time youth militia, in essence, and armed and trained accordingly.

I am offended such a nation does such a thing. horrid, it is, really, children should use break time practicing for what job they will grow up to be, and a nation cannot run simply on soldiers, neither is it ethical in any way to subject children, of all people, to such things

Both houses recently passed a law that will restrict fishing of endangered fish after a shortage in a certain species of trout in Concordian waters, the law will go into motion in 6 months, and was passed 84% in the lower court and 62% in the higher court.

"True, we do not infantilize our youth. We give them the chance to prove that they are not children anymore." - Il Commandante Aldo Santini of the Magisterial Youth

Also, membership is entirely voluntary, and no one under the age of 16 is enrolled. It was an idea of the Magister himself, who is only 18 and is tired of youth being infantilized.

[North Anlitelcontizard and Zontilezland]

-snip-

You should add Skipme because it could be confusing for the BN who they should choose. I understandstand that you don't post a lot so you don't know about it.
/stillme

[Freedom Freelandia]

It's quite difficult for me to read that, so I'll do what I can:

REORGANISING OF THE MILITARY CHANGING FROM 30,000 MEN TO 10,000 MEN.

Well, if we wanted an other war so soon, we know who to attack...

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OOC Non-propaganda version- The context
700 Freelandians born in labour camps escaped the labour camp but failed in their attempts to flee the country. They were caught, so instead of sending them back to the labour camp where they can flee again, the Freedom Patrol conscripts (i.e. conscripts into the police force) decided to test their supply of napalm on them. The 26 Freedom Patrol members who refused to napalm these escapees were also napalmed, along with their families. The propaganda department tried to keep this a secret from the population, but ensured that the international version played up the napalming of civilians to show what the military is willing to do. The military also tested near the border as a sign of dominance. The youngest who was napalmed was 12, and the oldest 75

IC Propaganda, international version (the part you respond to):
Freedom Freelandia's "Freedom Patrol" police conscripts napalmed over 750 of their own civilians, ranging in ages from 12 to 75, who tried to escape from the labour camps that they were born in. The Freelandian government also threatened to nuke any country which tries to invade them and has tested nukes near its border. Some countries tried to sanction Freedom Freelandia as a punishment for using chemical weapons against their own civilians, however as the nation is already heavily sanctioned, blockaded and embargoed, this was in vain

[Sveniland]

Freedom Freelandia's "Freedom Patrol" police conscripts napalmed over 750 of their own civilians, ranging in ages from 12 to 75, who tried to escape from the labour camps that they were born in. The Freelandian government also threatened to nuke any country which tries to invade them and has tested nukes near its border. Some countries tried to sanction Freedom Freelandia as a punishment for using chemical weapons against their own civilians, however as the nation is already heavily sanctioned, blockaded and embargoed, this was in vain

absolutely horrific, children and elders were suffered through the bombings,for what?, wanting freedom? "freedom freelandia" freedom my (censored), they should rename to INGSOClandia.
-Hansen hurtmann, after drinking 100 bottles of vodka.

[Chickennaise]

Kurtmannski man steals old Strv 103 tank!

"You know, tanks are big, right? I've never been in a tank, and there's a tank museum not too far from here..."

- Cammie Cruise, hours before disaster.
The next day:

"Oh, that was awful! Just my luck to try to fit in the smallest tank in the universe! I got my leg stuck! Three guys had to help me out, and this weird kid kept pointing and laughing! All because some guy stole a tank! Well, I hope he got arrested, and that they... they... locked the tank behind a cage or something! Next time someone in Sveniland tries to steal a tank, I hope they tackle him!"

- Cammie Cruise, sitting in her apartment and eating an entire tub of butter pecan ice cream after humiliating herself at Wild Ralph's Tankapalooza outside New Jorts City.

[Continental Free States]

King-President Boss Moss approves Waffle House bailout "for the memes"

"I stand against Needforchapping^[1] as much as the next redblooded freedomloving, pull-thyself-up-by-thine-own-bootstraps Americaner; if Wafflehouse was worth bestanding^[2], it would not need the state to come redd^[3] now that it's going down under. I don't see what's funny about it, His Majesty's smatch^[4] in memes befuddles me."

Martha Browne, Americanerine in Boston

[1] financial bailout
[2] existing
[3] save, rescue
[4] taste

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Here's this fortnight's news. Please react to the main article or any of the five headlines. If you can't deal with the Anglish, a translation of the news in contemporary English has been provided and can be found in the spoiler at the top of the page.

[Maryland-Delaware]

"Landon believes and wishes that he governed Sweden and not a Great Power, and cannot conceive victory as a notion." said Field Marshal-in-retirement Osric of Westmoreland in an interview, "Meanwhile, Hutchinson instinctively understands victory to be the utter destruction of his rivals. That is precisely what you want as Commander-in-Chief and President."

"So, you want a jingoist who wants constant warfare, no matter the cause?" Stephen Wanker, a citizen of Baltimore and current Senior Assistant Editor of the Baltimore Skeptic.

In other news, courtesy of the Frederick Gazette:

In the wake of the fall of Columbia to the enemy invasion force from Dominionist Virginia, our forces have regrouped further north to hold the line and attempt to outflank the aggressor from various cities of note. The National Military Command HQ has been placed in Annapolis, near the old United States' Naval Academy, under the command of Major General Eugene Coleman. General Coleman has released the following statement to the press, "We shall do our utmost, whatever the cost or sacrifice in blood or treasure, to preserve our freedom and our independence, for if these be lost, nothing else shall be deemed of importance at all."

[Archipel Sempi]

In the wake of the fall of Columbia to the enemy invasion force from Dominionist Virginia, our forces have regrouped further north to hold the line and attempt to outflank the aggressor from various cities of note. The National Military Command HQ has been placed in Annapolis, near the old United States' Naval Academy, under the command of Major General Eugene Coleman. General Coleman has released the following statement to the press, "We shall do our utmost, whatever the cost or sacrifice in blood or treasure, to preserve our freedom and our independence, for if these be lost, nothing else shall be deemed of importance at all."

Well, it's great that you're trying to kick out the aggressors from your land, though I really recommend not putting your military plans on national news. Just put the locations, though that could also be dangerous. You don't want the enemy knowing your stuff.

- Sempi citizen


BN, here's your news.

New bill is passed by a slight margin prohibiting the discrimination of religions, ethnicity, sex, and race
A new bill was passed today prohibiting the discrimination of religions, ethnicity, sex, and race, repealing section 1C of the "Free Speech Act" of July 1998. The bill will fine anyone who is seen discriminating against someone for the above reasons stated. The bill was passed 64 to 50, with the Libertarian Labour Party, Socialist Party, Centrist Party, Green Party, and Social Progressive Party voting on the bill. The Conservative Party, Capitalist Party, and La Relance Party voted against the bill. A statement from the President, Jeanquis Vainquis-Saintouis has been released stating his views on the bill. "I know that this may slightly infringe on our right to free speech, though discrimination in the country has been a problem for a long time, and we had to bring it to justice. I mean, how would you feel if you got discriminated against for your ethnicity, religion, sex, or race? Not good, definitely. This is for the mental well-being of the Sempi people."

[The New Imperial Empire of Japan]

I like the idea of embracing new cultures. At least we aren't hellbent on making an Aryan race like Himmie and his lackeys
(Japanese citizens)

(BN, read the English or Japanese.)

[Cascadian Union State]

"Germans pushed out of China? They were there in the first place? A victory, nevertheless."
- a Cascadian citizen

[Archipel Sempi]

"So, you want a jingoist who wants constant warfare, no matter the cause?" Stephen Wanker, a citizen of Baltimore and current Senior Assistant Editor of the Baltimore Skeptic.

In other news, courtesy of the Frederick Gazette:

In the wake of the fall of Columbia to the enemy invasion force from Dominionist Virginia, our forces have regrouped further north to hold the line and attempt to outflank the aggressor from various cities of note. The National Military Command HQ has been placed in Annapolis, near the old United States' Naval Academy, under the command of Major General Eugene Coleman. General Coleman has released the following statement to the press, "We shall do our utmost, whatever the cost or sacrifice in blood or treasure, to preserve our freedom and our independence, for if these be lost, nothing else shall be deemed of importance at all."

"Dominonist Virginia? Why, I condone that militant state immediately!"
(Aiko Saykkako)

(BN, read the English or Japanese.)

/stillme until fixed, I was making the post, reserving it with /reserved. Read here to learn about it.