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[Populi-Terrae]

"I don't really mind non-humans. I would be willing to work alongside your people if I had to. As for non-human nations, I'll respect them as long as they respect the nation I call home",

[Aethras]

"Right, right. Now, a related question: what do you think about nonhuman democracies versus nonhuman dictatorships?"

[Populi-Terrae]

"If non-humans celebrate democracy as we do in Populi-Terrae, I would say that they are on the right path because they show that they are willing to respect humans. Non-human dictatorships, on the other hand, are uniquely more dangerous to world peace because their leaders are not limited by any constraints of the human body. They could have powers or abilities that would place people in danger if those non-humans start to go cuckoo",

[Aethras]

"That's where I have to disagree with you. For context, I live in District 1, in the capital. I'm a professor of fire magic at the AIMA, and I can tell you for a fact that Emperor Asriel is several times stronger than me. I possess great strength and have mastered the art of flame, which makes me a potential threat. But Death Knights don't come knocking at my door, and I'm treated very well as a citizen.

"In addition, Aethras has many human allies and has actually contributed to stability and peace here on Vulkar, and our dear Emperor respects humans greatly."

[Populi-Terrae]

"Good to know, but having all of that power in one non-human is a disaster waiting to happen, that's all I'm saying. Don't take me for being a racist. I would be saying the same thing if I found a human dictator",

[Aethras]

"I see, no offense taken. That's all I have to say for tonight. Goodnight from Asgeìr!"
(Disconnected)

[Populi-Terrae]

Okay. That is the end for the calls. If you wish to make a call, I'll create a backlog for them.

Now onto the next segment.

[Populi-Terrae]

Okay, people. It's time for 'What is Wrong With...", once again. This time, we'll be going after one of my country's closest allies: Valgora.

Don't worry, I''ll make sure not to be too 'neigh-ative'

(Cue crickets)

Good Lord, that was bad.

Anyway, let's tackle their government.

Now, Valgora is a unique case. They are technically a democracy, in that they have political parties and these parties don't exist under a umbrella organization like in other communist countries. They let their people have a vote. But, since they are communists, they are, of course, hostile to capitalism. Right now, in fact, they are voting on whether or not to ban the Now Capitalism! Party.

Now, I've done the research and this Party is oriented towards the right wing. But, here's the thing. The reason why communsim doesn't work is because it makes everyone a slave to the state. Your income for the week is dictated by someone working in a tall building and you get the same income as everyone else if that income is permitted by that authority.

Not only that, but communism is not flexible. It doesn't allow anything unique to exist. The state, in effect, has a boot pressed onto the people's necks. Capitalism, however, allows people to build on their ambitions and create something unique to them. However, capitalism itself has flaws. It creates a a environment of rich VS poor.

That's why in our country, we both have capitalism and socialism under the umbrella ideology of 'Democratic Egalitarianism'.. We have the strengths of both, but the weaknesses of neither. But I'm getting off track.

Going back to the voting thing, I should've made it clear that while the Prime Minister (the second guy in charge in this case) is voted in, their leader, a guy named Timotei, was not voted in. Also, their leader is a member of three political parties at the same time. Lord knows how that works. However, this guy is not a brutal dictator like Joseph Stalin is. Apparently, he's a really nice guy.

Speaking of voting people in, I'm getting the feeling that in Valgora, political parties that are not Marxist are not necessarily excluded, but sidelined. You want an example? The World Assembly Coalition, the Independent Party and of course, the Capitalism Now! party. Now, the Valgoran government tells you that this is only because of the way parties work. Is it possible that this is only an excuse to cover up the fact that political parties are sidelined because they do not support the Communist regime?

Speaking of parties, they claim that they're trying to outlaw the Capitalism Now! Party, supposedly, for violent behaviour. There is a noticeable lack of proof for this so-called 'violent behaviour'. They have not offered one bit of proof throughout this whole referendum.

Okay, that''s enough for the government. Their people seem to be the same as everywhere else. They drink, they smoke. They seem to also like brawling in taverns.

Okay, that is the end of the segment. We'll be back after these messages.

[Populi-Terrae]

And we're back. it seems that we have another caller from the Federation of Kendor, two for the price of one, apparently. A Mr and Mrs Canner.

You are on the line, you two.

[The Federation of Kendor]

"Welcome listeners, thanks for taking your time to listen to both of us. I am Hank Canners."

"And this is Jennifer Canners, the wife of Hank."

"We will both discuss a bit of our history first."

"We are both a rich CEO now, but before that happens..."

"I and her were borned to two different poor families, respectively. We are a close friend. Anyway, our families became homeless when we were both 5, and we have to live in the streets."

"And I soon started to wander into shops that contained machines, and I studied how they work and their constructions."

"Meanwhile, I wandered into shops that worked in fashion and beauty products, seeing on how fabrics were sewed."

"This knowledges stayed in us, but fortunately, when we were 7, the government took our families to a homeless shelter, which also contains schools on various subjects that's mainly used for work and some academics too."

"So I studied sewing, as well as creating simple beauty products, like shampoo."

"While I studied simple crafting and assembly, crafting and assembling stuffs."

"As we grew up, the studys became more advanced, and we learned a lot from them. Finally, the government noticed that we are one of the best among the other children living in the shelter, and they agreed to pay for our university fee."

"So in the university, I studied fashion and how to create more advanced beauty products, while my husband studied on machine engineering. We both also studied economics, to make our company in the future."

"So, we finally graduated and we immediately launched a startup called "The Canners Co.". Tjis startup, which have since grow into a big corporation, first produced things like clothing, beaty products, and machines, tools, and other random products. We are also fortunate that the investors and the government saw a lot of potential in our company, so they invested a large amount of money."

"Years passed, and we became richer and company bigger from all the products and investments, as well as expansion. We also married 7 years ago. However, we still remember our hardship as homeless', so we formed a foundation to help disadvantaged people, as well as starting an employment program, which employs homeless people, both in Kendor and in our branches abroad."

"So, the message from us is, you can become anything, even if you are from a low class, if you have huge motivations to study and work hard, as well as never giving up. A bit of luck is also needed."

"But wait, we are not finished here yet."

[Populi-Terrae]

"Well, we give the homeless community many opportunities to study and work hard.

But, please, go on",

[The Federation of Kendor]

"We wanted to offer the homeless a job, by opening up branches of our company in Populi-Terrae, both in the Homeless Internment Camps and outside of it, employing many people in it, including homeless. The workers will be paid generously by our company."

"Since we are aware that you don't have power to enact a change as you are not a politician, tell our plan to the government instead."

"Anyway, thanks for listening to us. Bye."

[Populi-Terrae]

"Thank you for your time.

(ends the call)

We have a listener from Valgora, a... unicorn named Samson Fridmundursson.

You're up, Mr. Fridmundursson.

[Valgora]

"Halló. I heard your 'What's wrong with...' segment you did about Valgora. And the first thing I want to say is, that was terrible pun. But I'm not calling to criticize your lack of ability to make good puns.

Anyways, I noticed that you said that communism turns everyone into slaves of the state. You also said that income was dictated by someone who works in a tall building and that everyone gets the same income. Based off of these statments, you clearly don't understand Valgora."

[Populi-Terrae]

"That is what Communism is, is it not? A system where everyone gets the same income?"

[Valgora]

"That is what Communism is, is it not? A system where everyone gets the same income?"

"No it fucking isn't. You can't have a system where everyone gets the same, fixed income. At the end of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, there is a nice part about that.

The workers set their own incomes and the incomes are based upon labor and contribution."




(OOC: When I reference something that exists IRL, I'm going to assume that there is a variant of it in my Nation's universe. Ex.: books like The Communist Manifesto.)

[Populi-Terrae]

"That is what Communism is, is it not? A system where everyone gets the same income?"

"No it fucking isn't. You can't have a system where everyone gets the same, fixed income. At the end of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, there is a nice part about that.

The workers set their own incomes and the incomes are based upon labor and contribution."




(OOC: When I reference something that exists IRL, I'm going to assume that there is a variant of it in my Nation's universe. Ex.: books like The Communist Manifesto.)

Okay. Sorry for the mistake.

OOC: Got it.

[Valgora]

"Anyway, I've got to go to work at the bauxite mine."

*Disconnects*

[Populi-Terrae]

Our next caller is Dmitri Astana from Tesra.

You're on the line, Mr. Tesra

[Tesra]

Our next caller is Dmitri Astana from Tesra.

You're on the line, Mr. Tesra

"Da, hello."

"So, how goes the intervention of your caliphate issue in your land?"

[Populi-Terrae]

"Excellent. The terrorists seem to be on the verge of defeat",

[Tesra]

"Excellent. The terrorists seem to be on the verge of defeat",

"That's good to hear!"
He gives a hearty Slavic laugh, before returning to his serious mood.
"It's a shame we don't have such luck at home. We've got prevented and sometimes successful attacks almost monthly now."

[Populi-Terrae]

"That's bad, but I'm sure you'll persevere",

[Tesra]

"That's bad, but I'm sure you'll persevere",

"I'm sure of it too, but it seems as if the morale of the public is shrinking. We've crushed an entire terrorist organization, but then the remanents of it form into an even more dangerous one. It's frustrating."

[Populi-Terrae]

"That's bad, but I'm sure you'll persevere",

"I'm sure of it too, but it seems as if the morale of the public is shrinking. We've crushed an entire terrorist organization, but then the remanents of it form into an even more dangerous one. It's frustrating."

"Well, give them something to rally around. The people need a symbol",