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Linus Sam 22 Oct - 23:09
Il était une fois, un monde. Pas le monde où vous vivez votre morne vie d'être humain, ni celui que vous lisez le matin en buvant votre café. Non, un autre monde (où la Terre serait ronde, la Lune blonde, etc.) sur lequel nous nous sommes installé, pour le meilleurs (ou le pire, pour certains) des peuples dont nous avons pris la responsabilité...
Il s'agit du monde de NationStates.
Là existe désormais la mystérieuse région appelée Grim Old Place...
Dans cette étrange région coexistent pacifiquement (on se demande comment, vu leurs natures si hétéroclites) 17 nations.
Parmi ces nations, il en existe une (la plus belle, en toute objectivité) : l'Arcturia Wasteland...
Et sinon, c'est joli, chez vous ?
Mes Issues du jour :
Edit : Issues du 24/10 (matin).
Il s'agit du monde de NationStates.
Là existe désormais la mystérieuse région appelée Grim Old Place...
Dans cette étrange région coexistent pacifiquement (on se demande comment, vu leurs natures si hétéroclites) 17 nations.
Parmi ces nations, il en existe une (la plus belle, en toute objectivité) : l'Arcturia Wasteland...
Le Royaume d'Arcturia Wasteland
À ce jour, le Royaume d'Arcturia Wasteland est un paisible petit pays démocratique. Comme dans toutes les nations de NationStates, ses parlementaires font preuves d'un enthousiasme un peu excessif lors de l'interprétation de la volonté du chef de l'état. Sa population de 26 millions d'habitants est en constante augmentation ; très patriote, elle est attachée à l'égalité entre tous les citoyens et voit d'un mauvais œil le capitalisme.
Les dépenses gouvernementales s'attachent principalement à l'administration (toutes les entreprises ont été nationalisées) et à l'éducation ; la maîtrise de l'environnement et les transports publics sont cependant d'autres priorités de la nation. L'animal symbole du royaume est la panthère, que l'ont peut retrouver lors de promenades dominicales dans les forêts du pays (ce qui explique sans doute que 22% des décès soient attribués à des disparitions dans les contrées inexplorées du royaumes). La monnaie arcturéenne est le Shell, c'est pourquoi beaucoup d'enfants tentent de compléter leur argent de poche en vendant des coquillages dans la rue (et parfois de la limonade, bien que le gouvernement tente de mettre fin à ces pratiques mercantiles).
Récemment, le Parlement Arcturéen a adopté plusieurs mesures :
• Au niveau de la sécurité, tous les lieux publics d'importance sont désormais observés 24h/24 par des caméras de surveillance, bien que les crimes soient inconnus dans le royaume, grâce à une force de police efficace et à une prévention précoce. Les suicides en garde-à-vue ont, hélas ! récemment commencé à se multiplier.
• Sur le plan de la société, le mariage et l'adoption sont ouverts à tous les couples, sans distinction d'orientation sexuelle. Grâce à des campagnes d'information efficaces, les services de santé et la justice arcturéens facilitent les démarches des transexuels.
• Il est interdit de tenir des propos racistes dans les médias, bien que certaines chaînes de télévision fassent preuve d'une assez mauvaise volonté dans ce domaine, au nom de la loi récemment établie qui n'encourage pas la discrimination positive dans les émissions.
• Le Royaume d'Arcturia Wasteland ne reconnaissant aucune religion comme officielle, il demande aux différentes églises présentes sur son territoire de se soumettre aux lois du pays, notamment en ce qui concerne les impôts.
• Avant la récente interdiction de la chasse, les panthères étaient régulièrement sujettes à des battues pour réguler les populations, ce qui avait conduit les chefs du royaume à innover pour présenter des spécialités à base de leur viande. Actuellement, le peuple arcturéen est très attaché aux aliments naturels.
Et sinon, c'est joli, chez vous ?
Mes Issues du jour :
- Spoiler:
- "Don't Dam Our Rivers, Damnit!" Say Protesters
- The Issue
A group of Greenpeace protesters have called for an end to a government proposal to begin damming rivers in Arcturia Wasteland to increase water supplies and generate power.- The Debate
1. "Don't build dams!" shouts protestor Miranda Summers through a microphone heavily afflicted with feedback. "Do you know how many fish die in other dams in our region each year? Have you heard of the adverse effects building a dam has on the surrounding environment? Dam up this flood of dams, damn it!"
2. "Think before you open your mouth," says engineer Miranda Wong. "While Arcturia Wasteland may have to pay the price in animal diversity, as well as adverse effects on the environment, do we really want fossil-fuel based plants polluting Arcturia Wasteland? If you use your common sense, I think you'll find that damming some rivers would be a good idea. Plus, think of how much the economy would benefit from all the jobs these projects would create."
- Spoiler:
- Panther Hunting Laws Under Dispute
- The Issue
The fierce debate on Panther hunting in Arcturia Wasteland has been brought to your attention after vociferous supporters of both sides of the argument stormed your parliament.- The Debate
1. "Panther hunting is a cruel and horrible 'sport' for the wealthy," says Sue-Ann Pushkin of the 'Protect Anything Cute and Furry Society'. "How can you possibly justify it? Oh, they witter on about 'tradition' and 'pest control' and other such nonsense, but really we all know it's because these sadists love to torture poor, innocent animals! Hunting must be banned!"
2. "Banning Panther hunting would be the end for centuries of tradition!" wails esteemed aristocrat Chloe Winters from atop his steed. "The thrill of the chase, the baying of the hounds, the Panther scooting through the undergrowth - it would be a travesty! We provide much needed stimulus to the local tourism, and you can't deny that Panthers are pests - killing farmers' livestock for example! I propose that Panther hunting be encouraged, for the cultural - and economic - benefit of the nation!"
3. "Well, you know what I think?" asks Konrad O, while helping to assemble a small trebuchet. "I reckon that the real issue about this sport is the cruelty aspect, and no-one can deny that sending a pack of dogs to tear apart a poor, innocent Panther is cruel. I reckon we should just ban hunting with hounds and only allow kinder and more instantly lethal methods like guns, tranquillisers, and cruise missiles."
4. "I'm firmly against the slaughter of dumb animals," says Bianca Silk, while feeding an infant Panther with a milk bottle. "It would be best if the animals didn't die, and hunters could still do what they love to do - how about instead of shooting them or sending vicious canines after them, the hunter runs up to his quarry and gives it a symbolic 'tap' with his hand? Now isn't that much nicer for everyone?"
- Spoiler:
- Where There's Smoke
- The Issue
Arcturia Wasteland's fire protection department has long been criticised for being slow, inefficient, and underfunded. A number of ideas have been proposed on how to deal with the problem.- The Debate
1. "See here, buddy," says Bianca Yeats, putting a friendly arm around your shoulder. "Your country needs fire protection, but you don't want to pay for it yourself. What do you say me and some of the boys here open up a few fire stations of our own and let the custome- citizens pay US instead of YOU paying THEM. It's not like we won't put out the fires if they don't have anything on them, we'll just bill them and their children and their children's children until we get all our money."
2. "Woah, woah, woah!" Says liberal activist, Klaus Sparkle. "I don't want my rescuers to be putting less effort into their jobs because I don't have a credit card or live in a slum. Do you know when you're at your worst, financially? WHEN YOUR HOUSE JUST BURNT DOWN. This is a victimisation of the poor! The government should be in charge of the emergency services and they should treat everyone equally. It's only fair."
3. "Not only that, but we need to prevent fires from happening in the first place," says Konrad Johnson, your Minister of Safety, carefully turning off the wall sockets in your office. "And if that means sending free smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and informative pamphlets to every household in Arcturia Wasteland so be it! Damn the expenses, Leader, lives are at stake!"
4. "I think that sounds kinda... socialist," says Jamil Smith with a disgusted grimace. "The government should keep out of this if you ask me. The only reason fires happen is because people are stupid and they know a fire engine will come racing down the street to save them. Take away that safety blanket and I think you'll find they wise up quite quickly! We don't need any tax-consuming fire service! If idiots and their families go up in flames they'll have no one to blame but themselves."
- Spoiler:
- Filibuster Bust-Up
- The Issue
Filibustering, where politicians attempt to keep a debate on new laws going indefinitely, has been plaguing recent attempts to pass bills. Several aged politicians have been orating non-stop throughout three days worth of debating time, stopping any legislation from being passed.- The Debate
1. "This sham of a tactic is totally demolishing our ability to accomplish anything!" complains Bianca Chicago, Minister of Ministries. "Who cares if a few old fossils fail to see reason? The majority of the government clearly wants this legislature to pass! Just set a limit on the time a person can speak for; this really is demeaning to the democratic process!"
2. While taking a bathroom break before moving on to read aloud from the phonebook, Klaus Dredd states: "It is a great thing for the minority and the oppressed that our system of government allows the filibuster to be utilised to harness the majority! Let the hills, the mountains, and the valleys reverberate with the sounds of our voices! We will not surrender to this repugnant legislation."
3. "The filibuster is not enough to protect the minority, since they are too afraid of the tyrannical majority to use it," says political commentator, Konrad Frederickson. "I suggest that all legislation must require a unanimous vote before it can pass. That way, nobody goes away unhappy."
4. "Why do we need to debate legislature anyway?" questions Jamil Neumann, your Minister of Alternative Solutions, who also happens to be the best friend of your distant cousin. "Everything would be so much more simple if we just decide what to do, and do it. After all, we're the ones who know what's best for Arcturia Wasteland. If the minority parties want to say something, they can submit it in writing."
- Spoiler:
- Two Mommies One Too Many?
- The Issue
The commercial release of the controversial children's book 'Heather Has Two Mommies' in Arcturia Wasteland has sparked debate over laws concerning the adoption of children by homosexual couples.- The Debate
1. "I cannot understand for the life of me why anyone could possibly be against this," complains Jacob Kantelberg, showing up at your office wearing a pink feather boa. "Bart and I are good and caring people and will make excellent fathers, so what's the problem? All of the scientific studies have shown that there's no difference in the wellbeing of children raised by gay and straight couples. All that's holding these little darlings back from the happy family life that they deserve is the outdated prejudices of some prudes. All we want is to adopt a child to call our own. It'll be fabulous!"
2. "I don't care what these so-called scientific studies say," says Dave O, representing a number of conservative religious organisations. "How can a boy hope to develop properly into a man if he's being brought up by poofs? A father figure is not supposed to behave as if it is 'okay' to be, um, romantically invested in another man - and the same goes for lesbians! Why? Because it is not okay. It'll just give them gay! Think about it: say you have two gay Panthers - they can't have children because nature did not provide them with the tools and if God wanted gays to have kids then they would have those tools. Don't legalise this blasphemy! Think of the children!"
3. "This just doesn't go far enough in my opinion," grumbles Konrad Hendrikson an ardent opponent to homosexuality. "The more concessions we give these people, the more they'll reduce our nation to the most embarrassing gayfest of all the region! We'll be a joke! Homosexuality is a sin, and not only that it's a disease of society and there's no two ways about it. It must be criminalised and those responsible hanged just like in the good old days."
Edit : Issues du 24/10 (matin).
- Spoiler:
- Time To Put The Older Senators Out To Pasture?
- The Issue
Many people are starting to think that it's time to put term limits on elected officials, given the average age of 70 years old and 40 years of service in the nation's Parliament.- The Debate
1. "It's time to get these lifetime politicians off the government payroll!" says term-limits advocate Matilda Falopian. "Let them get real jobs like the rest of us once they leave office. Besides, if they are currently a Senator, they can always run for another office like Governor. This gives people the right to elect whomever they want to run for office, just not the same office forever. It'll keep things from going completely stale!"
2."Wait a minute," says Ali Mombota, chairman of the national Infinite Power party. "We pay a lot of money to get those people into office. It can take several terms before we get a return on our investment, I mean, candidates. We should extend the number of years for each term, not limit the number of times a person can serve in any specific office!"
3. Your aunt's mother's step-sister's best friend's hairstylist, Chastity Gutenberg, pooh-poohs the entire idea. "You know how to run your country, yes? Why deal with the hassle of elected officials and elections in the first place, yes? Eliminate elections and this entire term limit issue becomes moot, yes?"
- Spoiler:
- We Need Cash, Sharpish, Say Librarians
- The Issue
Ailing libraries have appealed to the government for a much-needed injection of funds.- The Debate
1. "Our libraries are in a dreadful state," says distressed librarian, Matilda Mistletoe. "This year we had to cancel our subscription to 'Playboy' and over half of our shelves are stacked with pamphlets from the Pizzeria across the road. We need more books and better standards. If there were more perks in this job then maybe we'd get some decent employees! If it needs a whole lot of government funds to pay for it all then so be it!"
2. "Now hold it right there!" says manager of the local MEGA-BOOKS store, Ali Fellow. "I employ twenty-four people and we are dependent upon people paying us money to buy books, magazines and newspapers from my store. How can you even think about giving our tax Shells to these people so they can put us out of business? 'Course poor people won't be able to afford our wares but they'd only use them for fires or somethin'. Let our libraries die."
3. "I'm all for giving our libraries more money," says Education Minister, Chastity McAlpin. "But we certainly shouldn't just let them spend it however they please. We need an elected board to oversee all purchases and acquisitions made by our library system, promoting educational literature and keeping out smut. That way we can keep nudity out of the hands of children. We can make sure none of those political satires and newspapers that insult our government affect the weak-minded amongst us too. Then our libraries will be something to be proud of."
4. "Great Scot! I've got it!" exclaims Hack Obama, your science advisor. "Why do we need these brick and mortar buildings anyway? Let's just scan all these books, newspapers and magazines onto the internet and then we can fire all those expensive librarians with their pensions and healthcare benefits. Think of the money we'd save if we didn't have to print everything! Sure it'll be tough on the librarians and those with no computers but hey, this is the future and they are the past."
- Spoiler:
- Arcturia Wasteland Looks to the Stars
- The Issue
The recent popularity of a science-fiction TV show has prompted calls for Arcturia Wasteland to develop its own space program.- The Debate
1. "Don't tell me space colonies wouldn't be cool," says excited fifth-grade teacher Chastity Janssen, still wearing big Spock ears from his last convention. "Think of how they would galvanize the national population! And there would also be some kind of scientific benefit, probably."
2. "The project certainly is feasible, but very expensive," says Arcturia Wasteland Space Agency Head Samuel Malik. "We could make it less of a burden on the taxpayers if we sought funding from private industry -- advertisements on the side of our rockets, selling contracts to the Arms Manufacturing industry, that kind of thing."
3. "If God had meant Man to fly, he would have given us solid rocket boosters instead of legs," says religious type Billy-Bob Singh. "We should not be looking to the stars, but rather inside our own hearts. That's why we should abandon this so-called space program, and instead make the teaching of religion mandatory in all schools."
- Spoiler:
- Raise Duel Standards, Say Fencers
- The Issue
A number of well-dressed gentlemen wearing a varied assortment of swords is insisting that they be allowed to settle their private disputes on the field of honourable battle.- The Debate
1. "We must be permitted our inherent right to defend our honour through feats of arms!" exclaims Larry Harishchandra, a bewigged aristocrat sporting a particularly flamboyant swept-hilt rapier. "The right to duel is one found throughout history for the honourable settling of disputes and I must insist that my right to fight be recognised! The world would be so much better - and cheaper too - if conflicts of interest were sorted through trial by combat instead of trial by jury."
2. "Swords? Heavens, what dreadful things. All sharp and pointy - quite dangerous, you know," says Faith Jefferson, an ardent pacifist. "Duelling ought to be banned! The best way to settle these kind of arguments are through trials, we all know that. If we go ahead with what these duelling nutters want then innocent people will die! It will be a sad day when people value money more than justice. Apart from lawyers, obviously."
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Re: NationStates
Puppet Lun 24 Oct - 21:03
Linus a écrit:À ce jour, le Royaume d'Arcturia Wasteland est un paisible petit pays démocratique.
NationStates a écrit:Arcturia Wasteland was reclassified from "Corrupt Dictatorship" to "Democratic Socialists".
Un paisible petits pays démocratique... de temps à autres, disons
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Re: NationStates
Linus Lun 24 Oct - 21:51
Un petit dérapage qui n'est pas de mon fait... Si empêcher les abus au Parlement, c'est être un dictateur, franchement...Puppet a écrit:Linus a écrit:À ce jour, le Royaume d'Arcturia Wasteland est un paisible petit pays démocratique.Un paisible petits pays démocratique... de temps à autres, disonsNationStates a écrit:Arcturia Wasteland was reclassified from "Corrupt Dictatorship" to "Democratic Socialists".
Et puis, tout va bien, non ? Je suis redevenu le souverain d'un "paisible petit pays démocratique", après tout !
Et si tu nous parlais un peu de chez toi, hein ?
Linus- Messages : 79
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Re: NationStates
Puppet Mar 25 Oct - 18:33
Je suis un poil à la bourre sur mes issues, et mon économie est dans les choux... Je t'en parlerai dans le détail une autre fois où j'aurai un peu plus de temps !
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Re: NationStates
Linus Mar 25 Oct - 20:25
Ça marche.
Mes Issues du jour :
Mes Issues du jour :
- Spoiler:
- Arcturia Wasteland's Schoolchildren Not Learning The Lingua Franca
- The Issue
After a recent national survey revealed that almost three-quarters of the population only know the primary language of Arcturia Wasteland, there have been rising calls for the government to take action.- The Debate
1. "Fluency in foreign languages is imperative to education," says Professor Buffy McGuffin of Arcturia Wasteland University. "Learning a new tongue not only gives a child a practical, marketable skill, but also encourages compassion and understanding of foreign cultures. With so many nations in the world, I do insist that we increase government funding in these areas and make it a compulsory part of the curriculum. As we say in Ancient Maxtopian: froggug sederty bungo-bungo!"
2. "To be frank, the need for outsiders' speak doesn't appeal to me in the slightest!" claims Hillary Washington, a fierce patriot. "Making our children learn these languages is an affront to the basic civil rights of Arcturia Wasteland! What's more, this will encourage those damn foreigners to come here and take our jobs! I for one, will not stand for it! We can drop that area of education; it'll give us tax payers a bit of a breather for once. I've always said that we don't need any others but our own!"
- Spoiler:
- Terrorists Strike City Centre
- The Issue
All of Arcturia Wasteland has been in an uproar since yesterday when a car exploded in the middle of the capital city, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. This terrorist act was traced back to a violent minority group known as the Lilliputian Freedom Fighters. A group allegedly supported by an unfriendly regime, despising Arcturia Wasteland for its heathenish ways and political bent, but more particularly for supporting the recent occupation of their homeland by an ally.- The Debate
1. "They simply crossed the line!" shouts General Hillary Hernandez. "Far too long have we tolerated these terrorist threats, it's time that they realise they can't mess with us. Send the order to prepare an invasion, and we will show them who is boss! Our brave soldiers are prepared to die for their country, all we need is your signature and a lot of money. But what is the cost of freedom and safety for Arcturia Wasteland's peoples?"
2. "Attacking another country isn't the answer," says Naki Zhimo, director of the Arcturia Wasteland Intelligence Agency. "The problem doesn't lie abroad, but within Arcturia Wasteland itself! We should have more freedom to do our work. Protecting our nation from these cowardly scaremongerers would be much easier if we had an inherent right to tap phones and other communications, get search warrants whenever we need, and detain suspects indefinitely. Remember, to prevent is better than to cure."
3. "No, that's what those terrorists want us to do!" speculates chairman Bill Mombota of the Patriots' Tea and Biscuits Club. "We don't want to give the Agency any more responsibility, they're the ones who messed up in the first place. What we need is to purge Arcturia Wasteland of these rats who don't respect the laws and traditions of our way of life. We know who they are and where they come from, so the solution is obvious: we just won't let those sorts of people cross our borders and kick out those who are already here. It might seem a bit harsh, but hey, we were here first. Long live Arcturia Wasteland!"
4. "I think it's clear to anyone with half a brain in their head that this will just not work," says Akira McGuffin, a noted professor of social studies. "The people who perpetrate these terrible crimes do so because they feel they have no other recourse to demonstrate their political opinions. They'll do anything and I'm sure they're not above hiring mercenaries. You must understand why terrorists act as they do and fix it! What we should do is to reach out to the ethnic and religious minorities and seek common ground! Negotiation is the key! Violence solves nothing."
5. "We spit on Arcturia Wasteland!" expectorates Buffy Christensen, leader of the Lilliputian Freedom Fighters. "You disrespect our people and our country and everything we are! You spread your sickening influence where it is not wanted! You must change your ways and cease to oppose us or else there will be more bloodshed. You have been warned!"
6. "Is terrorism such a terrible thing? Really?" asks Xu Chen, avant garde journalist, discreetly sliding a pipe bomb under your desk. "These people are simply expressing their political opinion the best way they know how. I think we should legalise terrorism as a legitimate form of political commentary. It'll certainly get people interested, don't you think?"
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