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"Genetic research is temporarily tied up in government red tape, the government pours millions of kitarrans into rehabilitation programs annually, Max Barry is this year's Miss Minul Mintani, and archaeological discoveries are often followed by mysterious hamster abductions. Crime is totally unknown. Minul Mintani's national animal is the firefly, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the kitarran."

....Hamster abductions?! wtf. D:
And, um. The creator of NationStates lives in my country? o-o;

...THAT.

OWNS.

XDD

"Have you seen these statistics?!" yells anti-mobile lobbyist Beth McAlpin, gesturing towards a wiggly line on a clipboard. "Mobile phones now kill more people in this country than exploding cupboards, the ironing board, and Godzilla put together! And that's not including the number of people who die every year from car crashes caused by chit-chat while driving! These things fry your brain with microwaves while you speak! We must ban mobile phones now!"
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"This is utter nonsense," argues Colin Licorish, CEO of Amber Phones, while nonchalantly slipping a wad of g buckles into your pocket. "Mobile phones are totally harmless - I'll have you know that not one of our privately-funded studies has found the slightest bit of evidence to the contrary! Have you ever seen anyone drop dead in the street just because they were chatting on one of our new M/A models for sale now at low, low prices? No! It's just blatant scaremongering! I implore the government to dismiss these crackpots' complaints."
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"I don't believe they're harmful either," says Roger Summers, a teacher. "But it's obvious to everyone what a detrimental effect it has on our children! Everywhere I look, I'm seeing children as young as four tapping away at the blasted things! Do you know how many lessons I've had interrupted by the 'Crazy Dragon' ringtone? Do you know how many of my pupils think 'great' is spelled with a number? Too many! Only adults should be allowed to own and use mobile phones!"
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o.o

I just joined. heart

"The Dictatorship of Deris Kharlan".

Yesh. I'm a Symphonian. whee heart

By the way, which region are you all in?

EDIT: Nevermind, I found the land of the snipers. whee

DIE MITHOS! or Dhaos, that's about it...

I made a nation too... but it's hush hush ninja

For once I'm stuck on a decision: =/

A peculiar confederacy of small-government advocates, regular attendees at Insomneisa's annual Medieval Faire, and the super rich have demanded that the government grant estates and confer titles of nobility upon certain influential persons.

The Debate
"Of course I should be appointed as the Duke of Insomneisa City," says multi-billionaire Steffan Utopia. "Not only would it be an apt reward for my contributions to Insomneisa, but the citizens who become landed serfs on my estate would work harder than they ever have in all their lives." Adds small-government advocate Steffan Love, "Government would at last return to the local level, close to the people and the land to which they would be bound for life."
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"I can't believe I'm hearing this," exclaims noted civil rights advocate Charles Hendrikson. "Those who are behind this espouse a system that grants inordinate amounts of institutional power to the rich and ensures that no one will be able to climb the social ladder. Everyone in society must be granted an equal opportunity to succeed or fail. Say 'no' to a nobility!"
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"I think both of the other parties are taking this issue to the extreme," argues a learned elderly gentleman resting on a park bench. "All that's being advocated is giving those who have contributed to their nation a ceremonial title and a bit of land. Besides," he adds, "the government can tax their estate."
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"A good day to thee, milord," counters Bill Clinton, an amateur Medieval Faire actor dressed in period costume, "I would suggest that thou hasten thyself to spectate at the jousting competition this forenoon. Aye, quite a bout we have arrayed for thee this day. However, the whole affair could be much grander if only we received a few more gold crownes from the government. Aye, 'twould be a grand tourney of knightly skill and courage indeed!"
[Accept] (made me lol) but are they asking for more money for more tournements...(is not completly awake yet) confused