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dj_venom · Post by **dj_venom** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:53 pm

We've got some crackers in Queensland:

s83: Any person who brings a seducing message from a pirate is guilty of a crime, and is liable to imprisonment for life.

Dragon Reborn · Post by **Dragon Reborn** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:57 pm

i think its virginia or north carolina where plowing fields with elephants is illigal

Phreddie · Post by **Phreddie** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:12 pm

Its North Carolina, we dont take kindly to people plowing their fields with elephants 'round here.

And yes, start the thread.

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:36 pm

Police Consider "Big Brother" Anti-Crime System
The Issue

The Police department is considering installing surveillance cameras in all major public areas, in an effort to crack down on crime.
The Debate

1. "This is a blatant invasion of the right to privacy!" says libertarian web site operator Hope Falopian. "Now I can't even go out in public any more without being watched? And you know this is just the beginning. Today there are cameras in city streets. Tomorrow they're peering through your bedroom window."
[Accept]

2. "Hey, I've got news for you," says Police media liaison Naki Broadside. "When you're out in public, PEOPLE CAN SEE YOU. These cameras will be extremely helpful in reducing the national crime rate. Frankly, I can't see what the fuss is about."
[Accept]

3. "This 'slippery slope' argument has got me thinking," says Police Minister Larry Rubin. "You know, it would be a lot easier to fight crime if we watched people all the time. Not with cameras, of course. That's clearly an invasion of privacy. But how about a national database of our citizens, coupled with compulsory ID cards and barcoding? It would stop crime dead in its tracks."
[Accept]

:laugh:

(I chose 2 by the way, I hope my people don't hate me for it

)

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:56 am

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Imploded
Political Freedoms: Very Good

The People's Republic of Phennispharren is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 16 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous, socially-minded government concentrates mainly on Religion & Spirituality, although the Environment and Defence are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 41%, but much 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.

Organ donation rates have hit a new low, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras, and all recreational drugs are legal. Crime is relatively low. Phennispharren's national animal is the black hawk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the danayem.

Roflcopter.

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:17 am

[QUOTE=Chimaera182]That's bizarre. When I got that issue, I allowed the Nazis to rally, and instead of that outlawing extreme political parties, it put "the tenet of free speech is held dear."[/QUOTE]
Right after the Nazis, I got the held dear comment. The next issue was where I didn't follow the extreme group and now extremism is outlawed. Just wanted to clarify that.

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:34 am

Oh, okay.

Well, it's finally happened. I'm an Inoffensive Centrist Democracy, and Political Freedoms are Some. The faux coup has happened. Welcome to the People's Republic.

Phreddie · Post by **Phreddie** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:46 am

[QUOTE=Damuna_Nova]:laugh:

(I chose 2 by the way, I hope my people don't hate me for it

)[/QUOTE]
I chose Option Three, the people didnt mind, and I have no crime anymore.
And now I am banning cars for the hippies.

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:47 am

[QUOTE=Phreddie]I chose Option Three, the people didnt mind, and I have no crime anymore.[/QUOTE]

I found it highly amusing that they were unashamedly mocking Tony Blair.

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:20 pm

The People's Republic of Qasama is a large, pleasant nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, cynical population of 32 million 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.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 27%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, followed by Information Technology and Pizza Delivery.

Senior citizens can usually be found doing heavy manual labour, 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of Qasama's radio stations, children have taken to using semaphore in light of the recent mobile phone ban, and the army's shirt ninjas are the most feared assassins in the region. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Qasama's national animal is the politician and its currency is the rice Krispie treat.

I beg your pardon, but excuse me? When did I ever allow elections? I say "Let the rebels continue their anti-government broadcasts" and suddenly there are elections in my country again? That doesn't track, not at all. I'll have to send my shirt ninjas in to "manage" the polls.

Okay, this is probably going to somehow cost me militarily, but the people want defense against robbers. I let them do their defenses, and now every right-wing nut not in line with my new government is going to have their own little fortress. It'll be a pain to root them out, but it's better than the alternatives (or just dismissing it).

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:26 pm

[QUOTE=Damuna_Nova]I found it highly amusing that they were unashamedly mocking Tony Blair.[/QUOTE]
The US has been talking about National ID cards for 20+ years. And based on recent laws, starting some time soon (2008 I think) you won't be able to get into any federal building (court house, airport, and so on) without a federal ID and all federal IDs are going to have to comply to new standards. The exact standards haven't been defined yet but barcodes and a database are the minimum, RFID containing name/address/SSN the most widely considered.

So it's not just Blair that is being copied. Just about every issue on there can be linked to an identical real-life situation.

EDIT: I had to add this issue, there are three comments that are fabulous:
The Issue
The increasingly militant Animal Liberation Front struck again last night, freeing dozens of chickens bound for delicious snack packs.

The Debate
1. "These nuts have got to be stopped," demands concerned consumer Sue-Ann Jong-Il. "They need to face the fact people want snack packs, no matter how many innocent chickens must be sacrificed. Besides, chickens would do the same to us if they had the chance."

2. "These Liberationists are highlighting an important issue," pleads Pip Fellow. "Too often, animals are put through needless cruelty, just to make their flesh taste a little more deliciously succulent. I'm sure we could ban the more horrific abuses without putting too much of a dent in our national obesity figures. Couldn't we?"

3. "Animals have feelings too!" yelled protestor Lars Spirit, before being set upon by hungry passers-by. "Free the animals! Ban meat-eating!"

4. Economist Billy-Bob Gutenberg has an alternative. "You don't need to take away the people's right to choose. You just need to build the costs of animal suffering into the price. A tax on meat-eating, in proportion to the amount of cruelty involved, would do the trick. Plus think of the benefit for the national coffers! Of course, poor people wouldn't be able to afford meat, but that's just more incentive for them to get jobs."

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:56 pm

I think they're making fun of stupid people/Americans with stuff like that. Only people with low intelligence would state something like that. Because chickens and cows are going to magically overnight evolve into meat-eaters.

This is why, when I get the issue, I'm going to make it mandatory to learn about evolution in schools.

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:58 pm

[QUOTE=Darzog]Of course, poor people wouldn't be able to afford meat, but that's just more incentive for them to get jobs.[/QUOTE]

:laugh:

I think I'll go with two on that one.

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:04 pm

That's what I went with, and meat-eating was henceforth frowned upon.

Phreddie · Post by **Phreddie** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:08 pm

Ive had my fun, Now I have to wait for my issues to recycle so I can build my country the way I want it, first things first, giving elections back.

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:18 am

[QUOTE=Chimaera182]That's what I went with, and meat-eating was henceforth frowned upon.[/QUOTE]

That one seriously needs another extreme position - banning vegetarianism.

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:59 am

Heh, compulsory meat eating, nice.

And I just wanted to offer these two names which I've recently stumbled upon as advocates of one issue or another:
Lars Falopian
Billy-Bob Motumbo

Billy-Bob just doesn't strike me as a common African first name. :laugh:

Juniper · Post by **Juniper** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:04 am

i need to decide whether to ban Harry Potter books! :laugh:

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:12 am

The Issue

As crime rates rise, some in the community are calling for increased policing.
The Debate

1. "Just the other day, I got mugged in the broad daylight!" says ruffian Miranda Wu. "And the ironic thing is I had just stuck up this other guy. When muggers are getting mugged, even I have to admit that crime has gotten out of control. We do need more police."
[Accept]

2. "The solution to crime is not more police!" says noted sociologist and occasional crime novelist Tobias Dredd. "Studies repeatedly show that crime is caused by poverty and poor education. Increase government spending in these areas, and crime will fall! Maybe not overnight, but it will happen."
[Accept]

3. "Yeah, good luck with that," says conservative leader and gun enthusiast Clint Rubin. "Look, we do need more police, that's clear. But that's not enough. We need real punishments: sentences that will act as a genuine deterrent to people considering a life of crime. Like public floggings."
[Accept]

I don't know which to go with...

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:30 am

Flog the ... er floggers.