2018: Hangin' On (IC)

[Aterria]

Zuhn thanks Assad and agrees to austrailia's trade request. An alliance request is sent to the CSA by the government and China has invaded Kazakstan in an attempt to grow in size. China has started trying to convince America to become more conservative using their economic power over America. Zuhn has gone on a trip with his advisors to a large military base that was built and invites Austrailia to send people to it to man it. It has Naval guns, an airbase, a port, and some barracks.

America has already withdrawn all companies and investments from China. Our economy is still larger than yours.

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[The United Holy German Reich]

To: Bernie Sanders
From: General Secretary Frank Franz
Encryption: Max

I wish to propose a treaty of friendship with you. Germany would like to have closer economic and military ties with the United States, to defend against fascist Russia and China. We hope to here your reply soon.

President Bernie Sanders was just arriving back to the White House from a congressional session held earlier in the morning. The past two years had been quite eventful. For one, both China and Russia had descended into fascism, and the South had seceded for the Union. For Bernie's plans however, this was all good. American companies were now willing to return to the mainland, and the loss of the Southern states meant that the Republicans would lose a significant amount of support. The old republican party quickly split into 2 separate wings, the old time conservatives and new libertarians. Former 3rd parties like the Socialist party and green party soon took power as well. With a liberal dominated congress and senate, the president was able to implement many of his ideas for the new nation.

Sanders looked over the telegram sent from Communist Germany, and replied in kind.

To: General Secretary Frank Franz
From: President Bernnie Sanders
Encryption: Max

Upon reading your proposal, I am glad to say the America will be willing to cooperate in the future. The Fascist threat is too great, and despite our differences, America and Germany need to work together. However, Congress must vote upon this, and there are certain things we need to review over. We want to be sure that Germany is not a totalitarian dictatorship, and it's people have their rights. We would also ask that you do not attack any of our allies like France, as fthat would be a direct attack on NATO. Thank you, and may our nations advance onwards to the future.

To: Bernie Sander's
From: General Secretary Frank Franz
The German people have tremendous rights. They are allowed to vote for local party representatives, and the KPD votes for General Secretary. We are a dictatorship only in name. We support your Democratic Socialist policies and we agree that the threat of fascism is great. We must put aside our differences and work together to secure freedom for the world. We hope your Congress will vote for this proposal. If it passes. A delegation of Volksarmme officers will be sent to discuss military plans and better coordination of our forces.

[Heidelski]

Zuhn thanks Assad and agrees to austrailia's trade request. An alliance request is sent to the CSA by the government and China has invaded Kazakstan in an attempt to grow in size. China has started trying to convince America to become more conservative using their economic power over America. Zuhn has gone on a trip with his advisors to a large military base that was built and invites Austrailia to send people to it to man it. It has Naval guns, an airbase, a port, and some barracks.

America has already withdrawn all companies and investments from China. Our economy is still larger than yours.

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There is no way that you can just do that and the companies would not go back because of the extremly high corporate tax rate.

[Krugeristan]

Assad feels backed into a corner again, but shouldn't feel that way during a vacation.

"Of course, Germany throws out my letter and cuddles up to America," Assad says. "You want a trade deal, Frank? Kiss my ass and stop making out with Sanders."

Assad's wife pokes him in the ribs, hard. "You came here to relax, not talk about politics."

[Heidelski]

Just then, over Assad's resort, a Chinese Helicopter flies and lands on the water. Out steps a diplomat and 4 armed guards. The diplomat walks over and ask to talk to Assad in private.

[Krugeristan]

Just then, over Assad's resort, a Chinese Helicopter flies and lands on the water. Out steps a diplomat and 4 armed guards. The diplomat walks over and ask to talk to Assad in private.

(OOC: Yes, best time to talk to Assad is when he's half-naked and sun-bathing with his wife. Priceless, China, priceless. )

Assad removes his sunglasses and lets out an annoyed groan as the Chinese diplomat approaches him. "What part of DO NOT DISTURB, don't you people understand?!"

His wife simply rolls her eyes and goes back into the resort to get changed, while Assad faces the Chinese in black swim trunks. "Alright, what the hell is this about?"

[The United Holy German Reich]

Assad feels backed into a corner again, but shouldn't feel that way during a vacation.

"Of course, Germany throws out my letter and cuddles up to America," Assad says. "You want a trade deal, Frank? Kiss my ass and stop making out with Sanders."

Assad's wife pokes him in the ribs, hard. "You came here to relax, not talk about politics."

Franz, angered at this remark, intends to get revenge on Syria. A German cruise ship supposedly carrying tourists, offloads Stasi agents disguised as tourists in the port of Latakia. They have been ordered to gather Inteligence and survey the area.

In other news, the anniversary of the communist victory over fascism is coming up. Plans to invite other heads of state are being discussed.

[Plzen]

Official Communications from the Nordic Council

President Al-Assad of Syria,

Your recent incarceration of our citizens within your country on poorly-made justifications are deplorable. Your State has no reasonable evidence of illicit activity against those incarcerated and this affair represents a tremendous breach of human rights and diplomatic courtesy by the Syrian State.

The Nordic Council therefore demands that all citizens of the Confederation of the Nordic States be immediately released with compensations for physical and psychological damages done against those affected.

The Nordic Council expects a response confirming your intention to abide by these requests within twenty-four hours, and further expects all affected to be released within seventy-two hours. Failure to comply with these reasonable requests regarding the well-being of our citizenry will force this Council to issue sanctions against the Syrian State.

Regards,

Niels Rasmussen,
Secretary General of the Nordic Council,

On this day the 17th September of 2018

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Nordic Council Hall, Stockholm, Sweden, the Confederation of the Nordic States
12:15 Stockholm Time, 17th September 2018

"...and therefore, I fully agree that this is indeed an issue - a threat - facing the Confederation today and that measures therefore need to be undertaken to secure the integrity of our member States," concluded Secretary General Rasmussen.

The topic of debate was Germany - a highly aggressive and dangerous nation to the south - and Russia - a highly aggressive and dangerous nation to the east.

"It is blatantly obvious to me," agreed Carl Kekkonen, of the Suomen Keskusta, "that our expansionist neighbours means that we, too, have to be prepared to defend our homelands."

"I believe we are all agreed on that point," noted Sigrid Bergenstål, of Vänsterpartiet. "The question is, what do we do about it?"

"It is simple, I assure you," again asserted Councillor Kekkonen. "The Scandinavian States absolutely have to reinstate conscription! Finland should not be expected to defend the Confederation's borders on its own! Unless Scandinavia reinstates..."

His voice was drowned out by screaming Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish politicians (of which there were very many) who all most certainly didn't want to explain to their voters why they needed conscription again.

"The solution as I see it," claimed Sven Nordahl of Sverigesdemokraterna, rising above the general chatter, "is for the Confederation to develop nuclear armaments of our own. With nuclear weapons..."

Now that remark pulled seven protesting Icelanders into the general chaos.

Gud I himmel, thought the Secretary General. Can these people actually agree on anything?

The debate raged on. Secretary General Rasmussen somehow managed to restore some sense of civility to the argument. Eventually, from the Nordic Council emerged three very distinct factions. The 'develop nuclear weapons' faction led by Sven Nordahl, the 'conscript Scandinavians' faction led by Carl Kekkonen, and the 'do nothing' faction led by Sigrid Bergenstål.

None of those factions seemed to be backing down.

[Heidelski]

Just then, over Assad's resort, a Chinese Helicopter flies and lands on the water. Out steps a diplomat and 4 armed guards. The diplomat walks over and ask to talk to Assad in private.

(OOC: Yes, best time to talk to Assad is when he's half-naked and sun-bathing with his wife. Priceless, China, priceless. )

Assad removes his sunglasses and lets out an annoyed groan as the Chinese diplomat approaches him. "What part of DO NOT DISTURB, don't you people understand?!"

His wife simply rolls her eyes and goes back into the resort to get changed, while Assad faces the Chinese in black swim trunks. "Alright, what the hell is this about?"

This is about establishing relations in Damascus. I would like to meet with you and your government immediatly to discuss the problem with the Communists. I would recommend you get changed. The problem has gotten Syriaous( ) with the countries that oppose the Reigns of Russia,China, and Syria. President Zuhn is on his way to Damascus.

[Krugeristan]

Assad feels backed into a corner again, but shouldn't feel that way during a vacation.

"Of course, Germany throws out my letter and cuddles up to America," Assad says. "You want a trade deal, Frank? Kiss my ass and stop making out with Sanders."

Assad's wife pokes him in the ribs, hard. "You came here to relax, not talk about politics."

Franz, angered at this remark, intends to get revenge on Syria. A German cruise ship supposedly carrying tourists, offloads Stasi agents disguised as tourists in the port of Latakia. They have been ordered to gather Inteligence and survey the area.

In other news, the anniversary of the communist victory over fascism is coming up. Plans to invite other heads of state are being discussed.

All tourists at the time are being arrested and held for interrogation.

When Assad receives word a group of German tourists were spies, he gives orders to put them in maximum security, and he will deal with Franz and his spies later. If Franz doesn't comply with demands, all the spies will be executed.

[Krugeristan]

(OOC: Yes, best time to talk to Assad is when he's half-naked and sun-bathing with his wife. Priceless, China, priceless. )

Assad removes his sunglasses and lets out an annoyed groan as the Chinese diplomat approaches him. "What part of DO NOT DISTURB, don't you people understand?!"

His wife simply rolls her eyes and goes back into the resort to get changed, while Assad faces the Chinese in black swim trunks. "Alright, what the hell is this about?"

This is about establishing relations in Damascus. I would like to meet with you and your government immediatly to discuss the problem with the Communists. I would recommend you get changed. The problem has gotten Syriaous( ) with the countries that oppose the Reigns of Russia,China, and Syria. President Zuhn is on his way to Damascus.

Assad gives a long sigh. "Just for that, I won't get changed. We're in my country, after all." He also frowns. "I'm on vacation. I've gotten no sleep in the last seven years. Tell Zuhn he's going to have to come here, alone, no guards, no detail, and no prostitute aides, either." He folds his arms over his chest and gives the diplomat a dirty look.

[The United Holy German Reich]

Franz, angered at this remark, intends to get revenge on Syria. A German cruise ship supposedly carrying tourists, offloads Stasi agents disguised as tourists in the port of Latakia. They have been ordered to gather Inteligence and survey the area.

In other news, the anniversary of the communist victory over fascism is coming up. Plans to invite other heads of state are being discussed.

All tourists at the time are being arrested and held for interrogation.

When Assad receives word a group of German tourists were spies, he gives orders to put them in maximum security, and he will deal with Franz and his spies later. If Franz doesn't comply with demands, all the spies will be executed.

Franz ignored Assad's demands, seeing that it would be a blow to his prestige if he gave into Assad's demands. Germany holds amphibious exercises in the Baltic Sea.

[Heidelski]

The diplomt gave a dirty look at Assad. President Zuhn does not have prostitue aids Mr. Assad. China does not happen to care about your sleep calender. How about we do this formally in Damascus. Mr. Zuhn does not like having meetings in informal locations like resorts. The Chinese diplomat wrinkled his nose up at the word resorts. Mr. Zuhn wishes that President Assad would be reasonable and meet him in a better location.

[Krugeristan]

All tourists at the time are being arrested and held for interrogation.

When Assad receives word a group of German tourists were spies, he gives orders to put them in maximum security, and he will deal with Franz and his spies later. If Franz doesn't comply with demands, all the spies will be executed.

Franz ignored Assad's demands, seeing that it would be a blow to his prestige if he gave into Assad's demands. Germany holds amphibious exercises in the Baltic Sea.

All of the German spies are promptly executed by firing squad, but their bodies in coffins are shipped back to Germany.

"I didn't want to do that, I really didn't," Assad says, while waiting for the Chinese president. "I had to, I had to. No one wants to do that, but I had to. Last thing I want is people thinking they can come here and invade my privacy."

[Heidelski]

President Zuhn lands in Damascus. He is currently waiting for Assad to show up and is touring the city right now with 8 armed guards. He expects to meet with Assad in at most two days. The diplomat climbs back into the helicopter and flies to Damascus. A recent survey in China shows that 87% of the chinese are happy with the change in goverment. A large parade is being set up to celebrate the overthrow of the communists.

[Krugeristan]

President Zuhn lands in Damascus. He is currently waiting for Assad to show up and is touring the city right now with 8 armed guards. He expects to meet with Assad in at most two days. The diplomat climbs back into the helicopter and flies to Damascus. A recent survey in China shows that 87% of the chinese are happy with the change in goverment. A large parade is being set up to celebrate the overthrow of the communists.

To: President Zuhn,

I am still at the resort on the Mediterranean. If you want to talk with me, you'll have to drive your ass over here. Thank you.

(signed) President Assad

Assad looks at his wife while writing this and says, "I'm such a jerk sometimes, aren't I?"

"Just drink your stupid coconut and keep your kids from trying to follow the helicopter."

[Heidelski]

President Zuhn leaves immediatly after the response is heard in a fit of rage. He flies back to China. The helicopter passes over Assad one more time and this time drops a few gallons of water on him and Asma. The CHinese in it fly off chuckling to greece. The enter international water immediatly before Assad can stop them. China has banned tourist from going to Syria.

[The United Holy German Reich]

President Zuhn leaves immediatly after the response is heard in a fit of rage. He flies back to China. The helicopter passes over Assad one more time and this time drops a few gallons of water on him and Asma. The CHinese in it fly off chuckling to greece. The enter international water immediatly before Assad can stop them. China has banned tourist from going to Syria.

Germany has embargoed China after its insult to Assad. Germany bans all citizens from entering China and encourages other country to do the same.

Germany offers any support it can give to Assad. Franz wishes to start anew when it comes to German-Syrian relations.

[Krugeristan]

President Zuhn leaves immediatly after the response is heard in a fit of rage. He flies back to China. The helicopter passes over Assad one more time and this time drops a few gallons of water on him and Asma. The CHinese in it fly off chuckling to greece. The enter international water immediatly before Assad can stop them. China has banned tourist from going to Syria.

Asma stands up, grabbing a towel. "You can sleep outside tonight, buster."

"I didn't do that!" Assad says.

"No, but your wise-ass remarks started it."

"No! Zuhn is . . . what's the word . . . Zuhn's butthurt! That's the problem. Can't take a joke, can't see I'm not moving my ass from this location until I come back to life---"

"Oh, shut up." She gives him his pillow. "There. Sleep on the sand tonight."

[Heidelski]

President Zuhn leaves immediatly after the response is heard in a fit of rage. He flies back to China. The helicopter passes over Assad one more time and this time drops a few gallons of water on him and Asma. The CHinese in it fly off chuckling to greece. The enter international water immediatly before Assad can stop them. China has banned tourist from going to Syria.

Germany has embargoed China after its insult to Assad. Germany bans all citizens from entering China and encourages other country to do the same.

Germany offers any support it can give to Assad. Franz wishes to start anew when it comes to German-Syrian relations.

China puts an embargo on Germany an wrns Syria to not get involved. CHina ask russia to also put an embargo on germany. The helicopter is flying over turkey right now. President Zuhn condemns the embargo from germany as an attack for accidently spilling a few droplets of water.

[The United Holy German Reich]

Germany has embargoed China after its insult to Assad. Germany bans all citizens from entering China and encourages other country to do the same.

Germany offers any support it can give to Assad. Franz wishes to start anew when it comes to German-Syrian relations.

(Nice job Germany you lost 8.1% of your imports and China lost 4.2% of their imports. Good job Embargoing the biggest economic power in the world! Good luck surviving Asma is pretty cool! )

China puts an embargo on Germany an wrns Syria to not get involved. CHina ask russia to also put an embargo on germany. The helicopter is flying over turkey right now. President Zuhn condemns the embargo from germany as an attack for accidently spilling a few droplets of water.

(Actually the US is the largest economic power in the world, and soon they will be my ally, also, protectionist trade policies have lessened this amount)
3 German Eurofighter Typhoons are prepared to shoot down this helicopter if further aggressive action by China. German Volkspolezi arrest all Chinese citizens and any diplomats in the country. They are being interrogated as of now.

The Department of Public Information has begun a propoganda campaign to recruit German citizens into the armed forces, counting on old GDR posters to get the job done.

[Heidelski]

Messed up

[Heidelski]

(Nice job Germany you lost 8.1% of your imports and China lost 4.2% of their imports. Good job Embargoing the biggest economic power in the world! Good luck surviving Asma is pretty cool! )

China puts an embargo on Germany an wrns Syria to not get involved. CHina ask russia to also put an embargo on germany. The helicopter is flying over turkey right now. President Zuhn condemns the embargo from germany as an attack for accidently spilling a few droplets of water.

(Actually the US is the largest economic power in the world, and soon they will be my ally, also, protectionist trade policies have lessened this amount)
3 German Eurofighter Typhoons are prepared to shoot down this helicopter if further aggressive action by China. German Volkspolezi arrest all Chinese citizens and any diplomats in the country. They are being interrogated as of now.

The Department of Public Information has begun a propoganda campaign to recruit German citizens into the armed forces, counting on old GDR posters to get the job done.

China does the same to any germans in the country and recruitment numbers have spiked with propoganda and Anti-German slogans. The helicopter has entered friendly russia and Zuhn has declared that germany wants war.

[The United Holy German Reich]

(Actually the US is the largest economic power in the world, and soon they will be my ally, also, protectionist trade policies have lessened this amount)
3 German Eurofighter Typhoons are prepared to shoot down this helicopter if further aggressive action by China. German Volkspolezi arrest all Chinese citizens and any diplomats in the country. They are being interrogated as of now.

The Department of Public Information has begun a propoganda campaign to recruit German citizens into the armed forces, counting on old GDR posters to get the job done.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/china-overtakes-us-as-worlds-largest-economy-2014-10 Plus more companies would come to CHina due to high corporate tax in america and cheap labor due to Sanders increasing corporate tax and minimum wage...

China does the same to any germans in the country and recruitment numbers have spiked with propoganda and Anti-German slogans. The helicopter has entered friendly russia and Zuhn has declared that germany wants war.

[Arvenia]

The Taiwanese xenophobic National Protection Party held an anti-Filipino riot in Taipei after the Basco riot. They burned the Filipino flag and attacked Filipino people. The Taiwanese police tries to suppress it, but to no avail. Martial law was declared for a short time.