How would your government change your NS description?

[Lovable Weirdos]

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[Lovable Weirdos]

The Matriarchy of Lovable Weirdos is a very large, socially progressive nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons kinder ways of rehabilitation. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 136 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent helpful government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although the Environment and Social Equality are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 62% 10%, and even higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

Most citizens in Lovable Weirdos are abject pyrophobes disliking of fire after extremely graphic non-sugar-coated pamphlets were mailed nationwide by the government, Lovable Weirdos successfully hosted the The Kodiak Republic Olympics, libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, and Lovable Weirdos's famous countrysides are shrouded by wind farms using alternative energy fuels. Crime is totally unknown. Lovable Weirdos's national animal is the l33t, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the buck.

[The shee species]

The Republic of The shee species is an ancient, clever and environmentally stunning nation renowned for entirely lacking common sense. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 8 million have been known to prove this by genetically engineering mice that dislike biscuits (but are rather keen on used tea-bags) rather than inventing a sensible mousetrap and other such madness.

The small, remarkably uncorrupt, liberal government is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Education and getting those eggs out of their hair are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 14%. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by robotics and GMing new breeds on norn, the nationanal animal as pets.

The government is avowedly atheist, surveillance cameras are rare in privet hands, banned in goverment ones, euthanasia is legal, and punitive tariffs protect local industry along with the way that shee creations are just better. Crime is moderate, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. The shee species's national animal is the norn, which is also it's fovored pet, and its currency is the albian credit.

[American MapleStory]

The Republic of American MapleStory is a fledglingunified, devout nation, renowned for its strong anti-pro-business politics. Its intelligent population of 6 million500mil+, however it will get there soon are prohibited from doing almost everything exceptare encouraged to exercise their many freedoms, especially voting, which they do timidlyProudly and conservatively.

The enormous government is mainly concerned with Religion & Spirituality, although Law & Order and Commerce are on the agenda.Ok, I guess The average income tax rate is 33%,<9% but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise and Entrepreneurship is illegalencouraged, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Pizza DeliveryDiamonds, Gold and Oil, however with the strict regulation AGAINST the black market, these things are almost never heard of..

Voting is compulsoryVoluntary, although strictly encouraged, and organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region. Crime is moderateLow and almost unheard of because of the strict punishment against crime.. American MapleStory's national animal is the Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Meso.

American MapleStory is ranked 1829th,50th in the region and 44,617th in the world for Most Pro-Market Nations.

[Saurisia]

The United Dinosaur States of Saurisia is a massive, safe nation, ruled by President Alex Sampson with an iron fist, and renowned for population of Dinosaurs. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 1.488 billion Dinos are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the production of the Humans enslaved by the Dinosaur majority.

The enormous, corrupt, moralistic government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Commerce are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Dino City. The average income tax rate is 21%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Soda Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.

Saurisia has been greatly criticized for its ignorance of the plight of pitiful Humans, motorists' locations are constantly tracked by intelligence and law enforcement agencies, the government is avowedly atheist, and record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been recorded. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Saurisia's national animal is the Caveman, which teeters on the brink of destruction due to the Government's anti-Human racism though thankfully, they're to be replaced by Lizards, and its currency is the Dino Dollar.

[The Children of Mama]

The Nekomimi Hivemind of The Children of Mama is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled cared for by Mama with an even hand, and remarkable for its complete lack of prisons compassionate ways of dealing with those who don't play nice. Its compassionate, cynical happy population of 1.211 billion are ruled without fear or favor cared for with kindness and foresight by a psychotic dictator benevolent guardian, who outlaws just about everything cares for their every need and refers to the populace as "my little playthings." "my precious Children."

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded government Mama's all-caring guidance stops and the rest of society begins, but it she juggles the competing demands of Defence Keeping Every Children Safe from Xenos, Law & Order Making Sure Every Child Plays Fair, and Social Equality Ensuring Each Child is Healthy and Happy. It meets every day She is constantly striving to discuss matters of state attend to her Children's needs in the capital city of The Nucleus every place they're found. The average income tax rate is 100% All her Children work together as a happy family. Private enterprise is illegal consists of various hobbies, but for those in the know there chief among which is a slick and highly efficient black market operation in Tourism Abducting Xenos for Study.

The Children of Mama has one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world, citizens applying for their first jobs face fierce competition from the homeless must share them so that everyone can help out, all marriages are arranged by the government, and most citizens in The Children of Mama are abject pyrophobes safety conscious after extremely graphic pamphlets were mailed nationwide by the government Mama has warned them not to play with matches. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the Mama's all-pervasive police force oversight and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Children of Mama's national animal is the pedobear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests is kept under control by sport-hunting, its national religion is based on organized religion has long since been discredited, but most Children retain a belief in a Papa, and its currency is the favor.

[Mama adds: There, that's better.]

[Kwunjin]

The Kingdom of Kwunjin is a huge, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynicalintelligent population of 334 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictatorKing Kwunjin III, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The enormousstreamlined, corruptgovernment juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Defence. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 21%. A healthy private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Woodchip Exports.

Prisons are crowded with possible terrorist suspects, Pinkerton agents are called in to forcibly break up white collar strikes, Kwunjin is notorious for its citizens' infidelity, and college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Kwunjin's national animal is the Eastern Imperial Eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the King's Dollar.

Kwunjin is ranked 44th in the region and 21,952nd in the world for Most Pro-Market Nations.

[TheKanadian Federation]

The Military States of TheKanadian Federation is a massive, safe nation, ruled by The Chancellor with an iron fist, and notable for its rugged,barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 4.04 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictatorthe Chancellor and Supreme Allied Command, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Defence, although Law & Order and Education are important secondary priorities as well as being some of the only areas with which the government concerns itself. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Haligrad with some of the devolved powers residing in the provincial capitals. The average income tax rate is 100approximately 56%, however, most government revenue is derived from the Federation's various foreign holdings. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Information Technology, Defence Contracting, and Beef-Based Agriculture.

Government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretariesThe government plays an active role in the suppression of tabloid nonsense, using stringent libel laws to almost literally crucify such garbage rags, graffiti graces every city's streets, heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste, as the government firmly believes the state's role is to monitor the free-market for self destructive tendencies, such as over pollution, and the alarmingly racistcomedic TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit thanks to the government's recent reeducation program entitled "Stop Being So God Damn Sensitive: Words Are Words". Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force's broad mandate and sweeping powers, coupled with and progressive social policies in education and welfare. TheKanadian Federation's national animal is the Imperial Eagle, which teeters onis recovering from the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, its national religion is Atheism, and its currency is the VI.

TheKanadian Federation is ranked 2nd1st in the region and 12,491st in the world for Most Pro-Market Nations while still maintaining an acceptable standard of living for even the dregs of society.

[North Calaveras]

The Great Leaders Most Glorius Universal Government of North Calaveras is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by the Most Glorius and Benevolent Great Comrade Leader Kash Wilson with an warm embrace, and notable for its devotion to social welfare. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 6.646 billion are ruled with an fair hand by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

It is difficult to tell where the powerful, Great Leaders government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Kashopolis. The average income tax rate is 100%.

The mob and the police have recently had numerous clashes in the back alleys of North Calaveras's cities due to the government's steadfast anti-casino stance which has been crushed by the Great Leaders forces, psychological disorders are a taboo subject, criminals are executed and their property seized, and schoolchildren have twice-weekly sex education classes. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. North Calaveras's national animal is the Arctic Wolf, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is none they are Athiest, and its currency is the Kashel.

North Calaveras is ranked 1st in the world for greatest Cult of Personality

[Banshee of primordia]

The Empire of Banshee of primordia is a very old, quite warlike nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its cruel, hard-working population of 5 million enjoy almost no civil freedoms, but never pay attention to the laws like that anyway, while business tends to be even more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government is effectively ruled by the Department of Defense, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 17%. A large private sector is led by the hunting industry, followed by the creation of new technology and using GM to make new sorts of grendel.

Crime is a serious problem as when out of uniform the police force and some of the best-armed crooks look strangely similar... The banshee of primordia's national animal is the banshee grendel, which is also it's favorite pet and animal to hunt with and its currency is the scalegem.

[Taranys]

The Protectorate of Taranys is a very large, environmentallytechnologically stunning nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates utter lack of poverty. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 133 millionlove a good election, and the government gives them plenty of themtake part in regular, fair elections. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion and standards of living are universal and nondiscriminatory.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 77%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Gambling, and Uranium Mining industries. (economic details, including GDP, are not shared with outsiders).

The government is notorious for leaving citizens with almost nothing from their inheritance, the importance of winning Olympic gold medals is indoctrinated from an early age, crowds of flag-burning protesters tend to accidentally become crowds of burning protesters, and elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Taranys's national animal is the black-footed ferret, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forestsbio-domes, and its currency is the drac.

[Volnotov]

The State of Volnotov is a huge, economically powerful nation, notable for its sprawling nuclear fusion power plants and solar stations. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 1053 million are proud oflove their wide-ranging civil freedoms anarchic, yet very organised society, and those who aren't tend to be dragged off the streets by men in dark suits and hustled into cars with tinted windows.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Healthcare, and EducationThe State of Volnotov is both borderless and stateless, instead society is succesfuly run for a large part by a group of massive syndicates and immensely powerful -- and benevolent -- megacorporations. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the massive, edwardian baroque, art-deco, neo-classical and art nouveau capital city of Libra located on the Volnotovian homeworld of Krayotoya. The average income tax rate is 19%Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism, Book Publishing, and Information Technology industries.

Airport security is provided by private companies, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, same-sex marriages are increasingly common, and crowds of flag-burning protesters tend to accidentally become crowds of burning protesters. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force syndicalist militias, private security forces and corporate mercenaries and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Volnotov's national animal is the white bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests of Krayatoya, and its currency is the kamodan.

[Knowlandia]

If we could...

The Dictatorship of Knowlandia is a huge, socially progressive nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space Thirst for knowledge. Its hard-nosed population of 450300 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Defence, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Meer. The average income tax rate is 67% 15%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Gambling.

The government is avowedly atheist, all forms of advertising are banned advertisement is limited by the government, schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students, and the government is promoting multicultural values with the new 'Just Be Nice, OK?' initiative. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Knowlandia's national animal is the Owl, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Credit.

That's just about it

[New Lusitaniagrad]

The Constitutional Confederacy of New Lusitaniagrad is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by President George Lucanson with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.405 billion havesome many civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections,although not too often.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded individuals juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Religion & Spirituality. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lisbonburg. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

X-Files ratings have hit an all-time low, urban high-volume mailers now receive their mail via chauffer-driven limousines private couriers, the country has been 'going shopping' by annexing nearby nations for their resources has owned colonies since the late 1400s , and referenda can be called for any law at the request of at least one third of the voting population. Crime isis a problem not a problem due to the harsh punishments, a heavily armed population, and the paramilitary police force . New Lusitaniagrad's national animal is the Lusitanian Wolf, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, its national religion is Catholicism, and its currency is the Pound.

[Thurask]

The Republic of Thurask is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by President Richard Fowler with an even hand, and notable for its national health service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 2.057 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Defence, although Law & Order and Healthcare are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Thurask City. The average income tax rate is 100% 45%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Information Technology and Uranium Mining.

Students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas, drunk drivers are sent to rehabilitation paid for by the government, several citizens hippies have complained about scientists abducting their pets strays for experimentation, and military barracks resemble five-star hotels. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Thurask's national animal is the falcon, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, its national religion is atheism, and its currency is the Thuraski Dollar.

[Objectivist Aynrandia]

The Federal Republic of Objectivist Aynrandia is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 988200 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases, which is not the fault of the government.

The medium-sized, liberal, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defence, and HealthcareBudget Cutting. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Galt's Gulch. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail industries.

Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languagesEnglish, Mandarin Chinese, and at least one other language, college students make ends meet by selling their extra, unneeded kidneys, leather-clad individuals, including the President, can be seen walking their slaves in public parks, and anti-government web sites are springing uphave been the nation's most popular for at least a decade. Petty Crime is a serious problem since enforcement is focused on major felonies. Objectivist Aynrandia's national animal is the porcupine, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestationis protected by law and through nationwide breeding programs, and its currency is the gold coin.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

Charlotte Ryberg wouldn't censor the description on our NS page, but to be honest it doesn't explain our nation in more detail. Therefore we would append an NSWiki link to the end of the description labelled "more".

[Toraston]

The Federal Republic of Toraston is a small, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax ratesfair and democratic system of Federal Government. Its hard-nosed population of 40 million have some manycivil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often very often. Either every five years for a general election or every two years for a mid-term election.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 83%, and even higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The government seizes private property for the 'good of the people', Members of Parliament are often found living in cardboard boxes lving in too much luxury, heavy industry must go to expensive lengths to dispose of waste, and rumours have it that a secret police is responsible for the recent spate of missing persons removal of national enemies. Crime is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Toraston's national animal is the owl, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the euro. The Government is considering legalizing slavery and the slave trade, and cannibalism is practiced from time to time