International Freedom Coalition (OOC, APPS TEMP CLOSED)

[Ardoki]

While Esquarium Ardoki can be considered a liberal democracy, NS Multiverse Ardoki has issues ...

Yes, occasionally opposition activists and journalists are unexpectedly charged and imprisoned for various crimes. But even we don't execute people, not even terrorists or mass/serial murderers get capital punishment (we have a life sentence for them).

We execute people for treason, murder, sexual crimes, major drug trafficking and sorcery or other extreme cult practices.

The worst which happens in Ardoki are disappearances and framing for crimes.

What does your criminal code define as "sorcery or other extreme cult practices"?
Just wondering.

[United States of Conner]

Meh, the death penalty in the USC hasn't been a thing for almost half a decade. Anyone who the government wants gone is killed in more subtle ways, such as being killed in their home and a weapon planted (and maybe a knife wound faked in a SHIELD agent's arm), or a prison break orchestrated before the escapee somehow winds up in a corridor filled with SHIELD agents. Occasionally people will just ... disappear, usually taken out of the nation to be shot and cremated or taken to a black site.

All off the books, of course. This way we have the moral high ground while still taking care of people who need to be taken care of.

[The United Remnants of America]

While Esquarium Ardoki can be considered a liberal democracy, NS Multiverse Ardoki has issues ...

Yes, occasionally opposition activists and journalists are unexpectedly charged and imprisoned for various crimes. But even we don't execute people, not even terrorists or mass/serial murderers get capital punishment (we have a life sentence for them).

We execute people for treason, murder, sexual crimes, major drug trafficking and sorcery or other extreme cult practices.

There's no death sentence in the URA, only a life sentence.

There are penal gladiator fights, though, but those are voluntary... "Voluntary."

[New Aeyariss]

Nihonese government believes that prisons don't help. They only make criminals worse.

Current penal codex is based on "payback" which includes death sentence carried out for multitude of crimes by beheading with sword.

[The United Remnants of America]

Options:
Post in Krjder's RP
Be lazy
Option picked: Be lazy

I second this motion.

All in favor, say aye.

[Ardoki]

Meh, the death penalty in the USC hasn't been a thing for almost half a decade. Anyone who the government wants gone is killed in more subtle ways, such as being killed in their home and a weapon planted (and maybe a knife wound faked in a SHIELD agent's arm), or a prison break orchestrated before the escapee somehow winds up in a corridor filled with SHIELD agents. Occasionally people will just ... disappear, usually taken out of the nation to be shot and cremated or taken to a black site.

All off the books, of course. This way we have the moral high ground while still taking care of people who need to be taken care of.

That's exactly the same for Ardoki.

Framing a troublesome activist or journalist with several crimes and then imprisoning them, is the most usual way of dealing with threatening opposition. It not only ruins someone's reputation by labelling them as a criminal (deterring others who would want to avoid such a fate), it also neutralised the threat without the need to have them killed or go missing (which only creates questions).
Though occasionally some people do quietly disappear, with the state's domination of the media publicity can be avoided.

Nihonese government believes that prisons don't help. They only make criminals worse.

Current penal codex is based on "payback" which includes death sentence carried out for multitude of crimes by beheading with sword.

In Ardoki the state must have the appearance of it being above the criminals and their criminal acts, so it does not punish but instead rehabilitates.

Punishment doesn't work, you're right about it only making them worse (there are numerous reasons for this). That's why if you want to not only improve the criminal, but also make society safer and lessen prison expenses; rehabilitation is the way to go (not to mention rehabilitation is the humane way to go),

[The United Remnants of America]

I second this motion.

All in favor, say aye.

Aye.

The ayes have it.

[Krjder]

Aye.

The ayes have it.

Aww come on, my first RP in months...

[Flardania]

The ayes have it.

Aww come on, my first RP in months...

I doubt you would appreciate my post

[Ardoki]

The ayes have it.

Aww come on, my first RP in months...

Ardoki might write a news report.

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

I'll post after the elections.

Soon? Come on, our list of plans is only getting longer and longer... I think there's been plenty of time for questions now?

[Yohannes]

I hope that no one will be upset with my decision, but I feel that it's time to go with this

As maybe some of you guys will know, I've been with this organisation for a wee while by now, and I have enjoyed my time stalking the various iterations of IFC threads and related threads. I hereby resigned my in character IFC membership. What's the reason for my decision to withdraw my membership? I feel like I have not roleplayed Yohannes correctly

I have always pretended IC-wise that it is a 'neutral' power, and that the importance of its commerce and business (to its government) meant that it can't side with any factions abroad

Well, I have always preached that sound, but all the time I sided myself with IFC (IC wise), and I feel that it's not right (kinda double standard, if u know what I am sayin'), and it's not fair. It's giving a mixed message; 'is Yohannes really RPing a neutral nation..?

or is he just bulls***ting his way through his own double standard to reinforce his IC position?

No one has ever questioned me on that, and I used that fact (the fact that no one questioned my double standard) to gain advantage

I roleplayed a 'first commerce and trade, neutrality to not distract the domestic and overseas market of Yohannes, economic major power', yada yada yada... but, being neutral while not being neutral at the same time -- that's not making any sense

I feel now - that there are no drama (that I know of), no interalliance fights, and overall stability it seems (from what I see anyway, I dont know maybe I am wrong?), the IFC is also still going strong after a wee while by now, well, I feel that now's the right time for me to resign my IFC membership.

I know I've not been so active (limited RL time), and I want to apologise for that. It has been fun being a member of IFC and stalking the forum posting history of some of u guys (IFC or non IFC people). Now the time has come for me to go my separate, lone wolf way (like I pretty much have always been, with the exception of some cases, such as Conglomerate/Incursus, Lamoni/Lyras/Greater Dienstad/Gholgoth, and now IFC)

I may come across u guys IC wise in the future as an opposition or 'enemy', or maybe as a friend. Who knows? I doubt anyone will threaten my commerce and trade fictionally/in character wise, so I don't think I will come across u guys' path. But this is the fun of being a lone wolf; no one but yourself. Allah bless IFC, once again, it has been fun, and I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to joke around with u guys occasionally here and there. Thanks for the acquaintanceship and fictional nerdy NS companionship, Allahakbar brothers

[The United Remnants of America]

You could RP your country like I do, where I ICly acknowledge the double-standard of the URA's alliance with SACTO and the IFC and the leftist alliance because the URA shakes everyone's hand and then stabs one of them in the back for profit.

Either way, I know this won't be the last time I see you, Yohannes. See ya 'round the forums.

[Flardania]

I hope that no one will be upset with my decision, but I feel that it's time to go with this

As maybe some of you guys will know, I've been with this organisation for a wee while by now, and I have enjoyed my time stalking the various iterations of IFC threads and related threads. I hereby resigned my in character IFC membership. What's the reason for my decision to withdraw my membership? I feel like I have not roleplayed Yohannes correctly

I have always pretended IC-wise that it is a 'neutral' power, and that the importance of its commerce and business (to its government) meant that it can't side with any factions abroad

Well, I have always preached that sound, but all the time I sided myself with IFC (IC wise), and I feel that it's not right (kinda double standard, if u know what I am sayin'), and it's not fair. It's giving a mixed message; 'is Yohannes really RPing a neutral nation..?

or is he just bulls***ting his way through his own double standard to reinforce his IC position?

No one has ever questioned me on that, and I used that fact (the fact that no one questioned my double standard) to gain advantage

I roleplayed a 'first commerce and trade, neutrality to not distract the domestic and overseas market of Yohannes, economic major power', yada yada yada... but, being neutral while not being neutral at the same time -- that's not making any sense

I feel now - that there are no drama (that I know of), no interalliance fights, and overall stability it seems (from what I see anyway, I dont know maybe I am wrong?), the IFC is also still going strong after a wee while by now, well, I feel that now's the right time for me to resign my IFC membership.

I know I've not been so active (limited RL time), and I want to apologise for that. It has been fun being a member of IFC and stalking the forum posting history of some of u guys (IFC or non IFC people). Now the time has come for me to go my separate, lone wolf way (like I pretty much have always been, with the exception of some cases, such as Conglomerate/Incursus, Lamoni/Lyras/Greater Dienstad/Gholgoth, and now IFC)

I may come across u guys IC wise in the future as an opposition or 'enemy', or maybe as a friend. Who knows? I doubt anyone will threaten my commerce and trade fictionally/in character wise, so I don't think I will come across u guys' path. But this is the fun of being a lone wolf; no one but yourself. Allah bless IFC, once again, it has been fun, and I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to joke around with u guys occasionally here and there. Thanks for the acquaintanceship and fictional nerdy NS companionship, Allahakbar brothers

Yohannes , *wipes tear* don't be a stranger you hear. Do stop by some people miss you.

[Asigna]

Allahakbar brothers

Yes, Allahakbar. You will always remain to be an important force in pushing for non mandatory technical realism and the economic sector.

You could RP your country like I do, where I ICly acknowledge the double-standard of the URA's alliance with SACTO and the IFC and the leftist alliance because the URA shakes everyone's hand and then stabs one of them in the back for profit.

Either way, I know this won't be the last time I see you, Yohannes. See ya 'round the forums.

I was about to give some statement but for the sake of discretion....

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

I have always pretended IC-wise that it is a 'neutral' power, and that the importance of its commerce and business (to its government) meant that it can't side with any factions abroad

Well, I have always preached that sound, but all the time I sided myself with IFC (IC wise), and I feel that it's not right (kinda double standard, if u know what I am sayin'), and it's not fair. It's giving a mixed message; 'is Yohannes really RPing a neutral nation..?

or is he just bulls***ting his way through his own double standard to reinforce his IC position?

No one has ever questioned me on that, and I used that fact (the fact that no one questioned my double standard) to gain advantage

But that's what Ausitoria's been doing more and more lately!

Farewell and good luck, and if you ever want to return to a wonderfully duplicitous foreign policy, we'll welcome your return. The IFC is practically a neutral alliance between left and right anyway; with the pursuit of freedom thrown in, and trade is the most effective form of freedom, so I'm really not convinced it's been much of a double standard...

[Ardoki]

I hope that no one will be upset with my decision, but I feel that it's time to go with this

As maybe some of you guys will know, I've been with this organisation for a wee while by now, and I have enjoyed my time stalking the various iterations of IFC threads and related threads. I hereby resigned my in character IFC membership. What's the reason for my decision to withdraw my membership? I feel like I have not roleplayed Yohannes correctly

I have always pretended IC-wise that it is a 'neutral' power, and that the importance of its commerce and business (to its government) meant that it can't side with any factions abroad

Well, I have always preached that sound, but all the time I sided myself with IFC (IC wise), and I feel that it's not right (kinda double standard, if u know what I am sayin'), and it's not fair. It's giving a mixed message; 'is Yohannes really RPing a neutral nation..?

or is he just bulls***ting his way through his own double standard to reinforce his IC position?

No one has ever questioned me on that, and I used that fact (the fact that no one questioned my double standard) to gain advantage

I roleplayed a 'first commerce and trade, neutrality to not distract the domestic and overseas market of Yohannes, economic major power', yada yada yada... but, being neutral while not being neutral at the same time -- that's not making any sense

I feel now - that there are no drama (that I know of), no interalliance fights, and overall stability it seems (from what I see anyway, I dont know maybe I am wrong?), the IFC is also still going strong after a wee while by now, well, I feel that now's the right time for me to resign my IFC membership.

I know I've not been so active (limited RL time), and I want to apologise for that. It has been fun being a member of IFC and stalking the forum posting history of some of u guys (IFC or non IFC people). Now the time has come for me to go my separate, lone wolf way (like I pretty much have always been, with the exception of some cases, such as Conglomerate/Incursus, Lamoni/Lyras/Greater Dienstad/Gholgoth, and now IFC)

I may come across u guys IC wise in the future as an opposition or 'enemy', or maybe as a friend. Who knows? I doubt anyone will threaten my commerce and trade fictionally/in character wise, so I don't think I will come across u guys' path. But this is the fun of being a lone wolf; no one but yourself. Allah bless IFC, once again, it has been fun, and I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to joke around with u guys occasionally here and there. Thanks for the acquaintanceship and fictional nerdy NS companionship, Allahakbar brothers

Will miss.

[Brasil Novo]

International Freedom Coalition Admissions Department, 500 Zavra Avenue, International Freedom Coalition Headquarters, Musrum, Bratislav IFC Admissions Application National Information Formal Nation Name:The Roberstist Democratic Nation of Brasil Novo Shortened Nation Name:Brasil Novo Demonym:Brazilian Capital city:Patriot Hills National Population (RP):427 millions Form of Government:Democratic Is your Government by the people? (exercised either directly or through elected representatives): Elected Representatives How do you describe the political atmosphere of your state? (Far-Left/Left/Center-Left/Center/Center-Right/Right/Far-Right): Center Head of State:Roberto Santos Head of Government:Roberto Santos Economic System:Mixed Currency: Ricardoss Exchange Rate to NSD: 1,90 Ricardoss-1 NSD Major Exports:Cheese Major Imports:Iron Language: Portuguese Very Brief History of your nation: Founded in 2028 after a twelve years civil war, Brasil Novo in 2046 is a almost near first world country, with good income equality and a rapid growing and strong economy Map: (Optional)The real world Brazil IIwiki page link (If you have one):None, sorry Political and Civil Rights and Freedoms Does your nation have Freedom of thought:yes Freedom of belief (religion):Yes Freedom of expression:Yes Freedom of the media:Yes Freedom of peaceful assembly:Yes Freedom of association:Yes Freedom of movement:Yes Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure:Yes Freedom from arbitrary detention or imprisonment:No Freedom from slavery:yes Right to life, liberty and security of the individual:yes Right to vote (The ability to vote upon reaching the age of majority):Yes Right to a fair trial, legal council, and a guarantee of habeas corpus:Yes, except for corrupt politicans Right to not be subject to cruel or unusual punishment: Death Penalthy for hendioundus crime Rights of equality (Equality regardless of racial, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or mental or physical disability):Yes Foreign Relations and Military Statistics What other military alliances are you a part of? (UL, SCP, SACTO, etc.):None What other non-military organizations are you a part of? None Foreign Policy:Neutral Number of active military personnel (RP): 1,020,000 Number of reserve military personnel (RP):3,980,000 Nuclear Arsenal (if any):20 missiles, 100 bombs Name of Military:Civil Patriot Defense Army Branches of Military:Army, Air Patriots, Naval, Coastal Guards RP example (required - can be anything from a short paragraph on this form to a link to an RP example on another thread):http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=359408 Delegate to the IFC Council Information Name: Camila Santos Age: 25 years old Gender: Female Biography (optional, but highly encouraged): Born in 2021, is the daughter of our nation current president Roberto Santos. Camila is a young writter, spouse of the businessman Marcos Cortez. Formed at Literature. Writter of non fiction literature. Her ideals are set in the left wing Education (optional): Literature at the Patriot Hills University Reason for your nation desiring to join the IFC: To make a strong economy and good relations with other nations. Do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by the IFC's Charter?:Yes Signature: Camila Santos. Date:_____13/12/2046______ **IFCAPP**

[Ardoki]

Just a little something to keep things humming along...

http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic ... 5&t=362866

Replied.

This might be of some interest to the IFC, as we make some damning accusations regarding the IFC's commitment to freedom and democracy.

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

I'll post after the elections.

...? Feng! People will be forgetting my policy platform! Term times are finishing! Christmas approaches! People are RPing!

This isn't an American length election campaign! There's no way we should spend two years running for a three month term! It's been a month already! Can we get going?

My priority starts with open-source innovation. It is the members who should be the heart of the alliance, not the leaders; the purpose of government is to enable individual talent on the grand scale. This means organizing collaboration on and across levels to support new ideas. It means being inclusive, working by moderation and consensus. It means making decisions by free informed debate and direct democracy. Novo Wagondia and I are ready to run an efficient government dedicated to creating the right conditions for a hundred flowers to bloom.

Departmental Plans

Central Office
Prime Minister - Libraria and Ausitoria
Chief of Staff - Novo Wagondia

Plans:
To direct:
(a) a special RPing committee with widely experienced RPers to help develop RP ideas
(b) an OOC RP Secretary position with responsibilities for OOC management
(c) a special Admissions board to enable ultra-fast responses to admissions requests
(d) special Ministers as required for specific programmes and organizations (e.g. humanitarian aid, scientific collaboration projects)
(e) meetings at weekends to bring out the most active members and ensure a fresh supply of new ideas
(f) a mentor program between experienced RPers and new members
(g) RPs entirely for the purpose of honing the skills of the less experienced IFC members

Speaker - Aravea

General Minister – Feng

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Defence
Secretary - New Carloso
with special responsibilities for standardization and development
Deputy Defence Secretary - Shazbotdom
Deputy Defence Secretary - Organized States
with special responsibilities for military exercises and operations

Plans:
To direct:
(a) Standardization of Equipment for those interested, e.g. ammunition
(b) Joint Military Development Programmes
(c) Reformation of the RRF and organized combat units
(d) Military exercises and interventions

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Foreign Affairs
Secretary - Flardania
with special responsibilities for inter-alliance opportunities
Deputy Foreign Secretary - Conner
Special Ambassador to SACTO

Plans:
To direct:
(a) Hunting for new inter-alliance RPing opportunities, including by joint meetings and schemes in areas such as trade
(b) A newly active and interventionist approach to foreign policy
(c) The development of the relationship between the IFC and SACTO with a special SACTO-IFC joint members committee

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Treasury
Treasurer - Brytene
with special responsibilities for economic interconnectivity

Plans:
To direct:
(a) Raising project funds, e.g. military, humanitarian, development, and aid fundraisers
(b) Developing economic connectivity in trade and industry
(c) Organizing and supporting members involved in extra-alliance economic schemes, initiatives, e.g. in infrastructure
(d) Supporting the presence of IFC businesses in the GE&T forums

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Membership
Secretary – Novo Wagondia

Plans:
To direct:

(a) Speeding the applications process
(b) Encouraging participation in IFC debates and an informed, inclusive government
(c) Working with the Speaker to introduce special sessions to question the Prime Minister and Cabinet members
(d) Supporting member-led initiatives and projects, particularly RP ideas

The Cabinet is ready to go, although I have not revealed all of it: that would ruin the suspense! In addition, since people always arrive in the winter, I will be keeping my eye open for new talent to run special projects, such as the blue cross, scientific collaborations, and member-initiated schemes.

[And for] all my experience, I am not running alone: I have the Cabinet signed up and we are ready to go.

[Krjder]

Just a little something to keep things humming along...

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=362866

Replied.

This might be of some interest to the IFC, as we make some damning accusations regarding the IFC's commitment to freedom and democracy.

He was a traitor through and through... His execution has nothing to do with freedom or democracy...

[Shazbotdom]

I'd have made that poll with Google Documents myself. It would have looked better.

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

Nice poll, but I don't think that will do. People outside the IFC can see that link, and anyway it's childishly simple to stuff the ballot box with multiple internet connections.

This is how you do it.

[EDIT: ...I hadn't seen the results from the poll when I posted this... oh well, never mind. We should still do it properly.]

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

Look, this is all very flattering having people voting for me in such numbers, and I know I'm winning, but that poll can be voted on by anybody and can be rigged by anybody.

Please vote this way in the Council. One must be fair.

(That's one of my campaign policies, naturally!)

[Ardoki]

Replied.

This might be of some interest to the IFC, as we make some damning accusations regarding the IFC's commitment to freedom and democracy.

He was a traitor through and through... His execution has nothing to do with freedom or democracy...

There is nothing to stop a news outlet from publishing things which are not 100% true.