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« Reply #75 on: March 19, 2014, 03:18:40 PM »
« edited: March 19, 2014, 03:22:19 PM by Peter the Lefty »

      The Republic of Peteria is a constitutional parliamentary republic.  An island nation near the Caribbean, it was originally settled by a number of workers from the British aisles who volunteered to venture to this newly-discovered island in 1884.  With the goal of creating an Owenite Socialist utopia, they began to colonize the Northern half of the island.  The English settled the Eastern third of this Northern half, while the Irish settled the Western third, and the Scottish settled in the middle.  
      Soon, through the medium of the Fabian Society, word of this experiment reached the German SPD's revisionist section, lead by Edouard Bernstein.  He quietly lead a group of German workers and their families to the Southwestern quarter of the island, and began a colony there.  Dialogue with the British Owenites was initiated, but disagreements over the type of socialism which was to be initiated were initially difficult to overcome.  
      Abolitionists and civil rights activists in the rest of the Americas heard of this colony, and began to take groups of freed (and smuggled) slaves to the Southeastern portion of the island.  Though met with racism by a number German and British workers there, they found this to be a safe haven.  Many non-black but poor Hispanics began to emigrate there as well.  
      A state was formed in 1894, and the country moved to a parliamentary form of government in the 1920's.  Racial segregation was also outlawed at around the same time.  Throughout its history, Peteria has also seen much immigration from the United States, France, and Italy.  

      The constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, the press, expression, movement, language, and petition.  The parliament is unicameral and consists of 425 members (who represent a country of 35 million), and is elected every four years.  The President, whose duties and powers are minimal, is elected by the parliament to serve a 6-year, non-renewable term.  Ownership of weapons by civilians is banned.  Equal rights to all persons regardless of religion, race, gender, country of origin, language, sexual orientation and political belief are guaranteed by the constitution.  However, hate speech is illegal and quite vigorously prosecuted.  

Demographics:

Religion:
      A slim majority of the population (52%) are of no religious affiliation.  As is the case in most places, atheism and agnosticism have attracted more from Protestant communities than from Catholic ones.  Yet the 28% who do practice Catholicism are notoriously unobservant, even making French Catholics appear zealous by comparison.  The 13% who still adhere to Protestant sects are also quite relaxed about observance of their faiths.  Those of the Jewish faith constitute 2% of the population, yet the number of persons of Jewish descent is much higher (an estimated 7%).  The remaining 5% of Peterians practice other faiths.  Sunni Islam, at 2.8%, is the fastest growing religious faith, though the island's Muslims, like their Catholic counterparts, are famously liberal on social attitudes.  

Ethnicity and Race:
      For the first 30 years or so of Peterian history, the ethnic and religious groups of the island rarely mixed.  For this reason, the island was known for its high rate of lingual preservation.  Few had believed that the Scottish and Irish Gaelic speakers among the Scottish community would keep their languages alive in Peteria for very long (as was the case with many of the Yiddish-speaking population), yet all of these languages have survived.  
      While only 2% of the island follows the Jewish faith, an estimated 7% are of Jewish background.  Most live in the Southwestern quadrant of the island (the part settled by Germans). Initially, most Jews on the island were from Germany.  Russian Jews also, however, went to the region in large numbers fleeing pogroms.  Many American Jews also emigrated to the same general area.  In the deep Southwestern forests where the Russian Jewish community settled, Yiddish is still spoken as a native language.  
      As far as race goes, 52% of the population identify as Caucasian.  19% identify as black, while 16% identify as "mixed race."  9.5% (including the population of Jewish descent) identify as Middle Eastern.  However, it is believed that almost no Peterians are fully white, fully black, or even fully Middle Eastern.  

Language
      Peteria has, remarkably, retained most of its original lingual diversity.  The government has worked since the beginning of its history to prevent any language from dominating.  Even within the Scottish and Irish communities, both Gaelic tongues were preserved.  
      Originally, the official languages were German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, and Yiddish.  However, within the black and Hispanic quarter of the island, intermarriage between Portuguese-speakers and Spanish-speakers happened many years before the other groups began to intermarry (besides the German Jews).  As a result, Spanish and Portuguese began to mesh together, and a hybrid language known as "Petero-Iberian Vernacular" formed.  It became commonly known as "Portuñal," though it should not be confused with other such vernacular languages in South America and the Iberian peninsula by the same name.  As some of the black population came from the United States, African American Vernacular English also left something of a mark on the language.  In 1983, Petero-Iberian Vernacular became an official language of the country.  Spanish and Portuguese are very rarely spoken anymore.  
      37% of the country speaks English natively.  23% speak Petero-Iberian Vernacular.  20% call German their mother tongue.  Irish and Scottish Gaelic stand at 4% each.  Yiddish is at 2%.  The country now has a very relaxed culture on interracial dating and relationships, but efforts to ensure that lingual heritage is preserved are being stepped up.  

Politics
      The country's political history had traditionally been marked by a rivalry between various socialist factions.  The most successful party of the country has traditionally been the Socialist Cooperative Alliance.  Yet at times, they have lost power to the Social Democratic Party.  The main difference between the two is one of style; the SDP is considered to be more "state socialist," and its form of social democracy is more accommodating to private, non-cooperative businesses.  However, it has always shunned the "Third Way" approach embraced by other social democratic parties as of late.  The SCA, meanwhile, advocates a more decentralized model that works much more in favor of cooperative businesses as opposed to "owned" ones.  However, it does take many key services into the government's hands.  
      The third place party, the "Peterian Liberal Movement," advocates an end to the "crushing burden" against large businesses, and wants to fully equalize the tax burdens between cooperative and "owned" businesses (which even the SDP opposes).  However, it does not seek to cut back on any public services, and supports the socially liberal character of the country.  The Green Party, which emerged in the 1980's, has added environmental concerns into the political discussion as well.  The Communist Party of Peteria is unaffiliated with other Communist Parties, and instead supports state ownership of most enterprises (but democratic management thereof).  All fascist, xenophobic, homophobic, sexist, and racist parties are banned.
      
General
      At present, the SCA is ruling in a coalition with the Greens in a minority government which relies on the Opposition SDP for support.  The country has virtually eliminated poverty, and income inequality is the lowest in the world.  The capital, Shostakovia, is a bustling metropolis located at the center of the island, with speakers of all languages within.  Marijuana is legal, regulated, and taxed, and union membership is high in spite of the cooperative character of the economy.  Same-sex marriage has been legal since 1994.  The state provides gender reassignment surgery to all transgendered persons who seek it.  Immigration policy is liberal.  The minimum wage is equal to the living wage.  The military's primary fuction is Third World development (building homes, accompanying farm NGO's, constructing schools, protecting foreign teachers who come to train them, etc.)
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« Reply #76 on: March 19, 2014, 09:19:12 PM »

As a libertarian, Somalia is obviously my idea of an ideal country.
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« Reply #77 on: March 22, 2014, 03:18:31 PM »

Originally this was a factbook for a country that I played as in a now defunct Cold War MMO. Since the game took place during Cold War times, let's imagine that my country is currently in the late 1980s.

Really, the only modification I made to this was changing the country's name to Arturia.

I might create separate sections for demographics, military, and culture later.

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 General Info:

The Socialist Federal Republic of Arturia is a democratic socialist republic located in southern South America.

Official Name: The Socialist Federal Republic of Arturia
Capital (and largest) City: Aldeanueva                                                                             
Demonym: Arturian
Population: 9,483,954
Official Languages: Spanish (official), various Indigenous languages
Ethnic Groups:  White 56%, Mestizo 36%, Indigenous 6%, Other 2%
Government: Federal constitutional democratic socialist republic. Unicameral legislature elected by party-list proportional representation.
Head of State: President Adrian Videla Arriaga
Head of Government: Premier Santiago Colgrave                 
Ruling Party: The Arturian Socialist Revolutionary Party, in coalition with the Syndicalist Party, Arturian Communist Workers’ Party, and Indigenous People's Party
Currency: Arturian dorada
Independence: 2 September 1823|Current constitution created on 4 December 1948

Brief History:

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, Arturia was primarily inhabited in the south by indigenous tribes. During its yoke under Spanish rule, Arturia was administered by the Viceroyalty of Peru as the Intendency of Nueva Asturias. Although the first anti-colonial revolt began in 1817, independence would not be achieved until 1823. The young Republic of Arturia was marred by military juntas and personal dictatorships up until 1894 with the return of constitutional democracy. In 1932, Arturia’s democratic government was overthrown and replaced with the right-wing dictatorship of General Carlos Vázquez Maldonado. Violent opposition from socialist groups culminated in revolution in 1948. The Arturian Popular Liberation Front managed to seize power and proclaimed a democratic socialist republic. Following the 1948 Revolution, the new government made successful strides towards the democratic socialization of domestic labor and transferring the control of the means of production into the hands of the workers. Foreign assets were seized, large agricultural estates were expropriated, and utilities sectors were nationalized. The SFRA’s opposition to both capitalism and Marxism-Leninism has isolated Arturia from both the American and Soviet political spheres.

Economy:

Arturia’s economy has been transformed into a market socialist economy dominated by autonomous workers’ cooperatives and voluntary communes. Although agriculture used to be the main pillar of wealth, manufacturing is now Arturia’s primary economic sector. Major industries are textiles, chemicals, steel, and aircraft. Most industrial cooperatives are members of larger federations such as the Arturian Cooperative Confederation or labor unions such as the Congress of National Labor. Small and medium-sized businesses operating under the capitalist business model still exist in Arturia, and are allowed to operate without persecution. Although the national consensus in Arturia favors cooperative enterprises, Arturia does have its share of nationalized industries. The healthcare industry, utilities, and railways are all state owned (though they also operate under workers' self management). The state and private sectors are fully unionized.
Agriculture remains strong in Arturia even after its dominance over the economy has been surpassed by manufacturing. Arturia’s Central Valley is the main agricultural area. Beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and wheat are the primary crops grown. Large vineyards exist throughout Arturia, and world-famous Arturian wine is a greatly profitable export. Small landowners make up almost 65% of all agricultural producers since the several land reform laws passed after the 1948 Revolution. Agricultural cooperatives and agrarian kibutz (named and modeled after their Israeli counterparts) make up the other 35% of agricultural producers.
Tourism is also a large source of revenue, and millions around the world come to Arturia to see its beautiful valleys, pristine mountains, and cozy European-like towns.
 

Government and Politics:


Government:

The Socialist Federal Republic of Arturia is a federal constitutional democratic republic composed of nine states. Arturia holds a highly progressive Constitution. Like the U.S.', Arturia provides strict protection of all basic rights such as the freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly, as well as strict due process provisions. Arturia's Constitution also lists the right to employment, housing, healthcare, economic security, education, the right to join a union, and also guarantees full and equal rights for women. The unicameral legislature, the National People’s Congress, holds 278 representatives that are elected every four years by mixed-member proportional representation. Fifteen seats are allocated to indigenous minorities. The National People’s Congress also elects 11 judges to the Federal Court (the highest judicial court in Arturia) for 25-year terms. The Premier, the Arturian head of government, is elected every four years and is appointed by the President, the head of state. Referendums go up for vote if a citizens’ petition receives at least 300,000 signatures. The current President is Adrian Videla Arriaga, and the current Premier is Santiago Colgrave. Both are members of the PRSA, the leading party of the Arturian Popular Liberation Front.

Other Policies:

In Arturia, all drugs are decriminalized, though soft drugs such as cannabis and LSD are fully legalized. Arturia has pursued a non-aligned foreign policy, though Arturia has been quite interventionist in Latin American affairs. Currently, Arturia is funding and supplying arms to the FMLN and URNG in their anti-government struggles in El Salvador and Guatemala. However, the growing consensus within Arturia is a more humanitarian foreign policy. Same-sex marriage has been legal in Arturia since the 1970s, though there are growing cries for the abolition of marriage coming from free-love movements in major cities. Abortion is legal during the first trimester, though the question of legalizing it during the second and third is a hot topic.

Current Parties:


Member Parties of the Arturian Popular Liberation Front (Frente Popular para la Libercación Arturiano)Sad

Arturian Revolutionary Socialist Party (Partido Revolucionario Socialista Arturiano)- A democratic socialist party that has been the dominant political faction in the National Peoples’ Congress since the 1948 Arturian Revolution.  The PRSA advocates workers’ self-management, equal rights for women and indigenous minorities, social libertarianism, and a non-aligned foreign policy. The PRSA’s General Secretary is current Premier Santiago Colgrave.
Syndicalist Party (Partido Sindicalista)- This syndicalist member of the FPLA is also the electoral wing of the Congress of National Labor. The PS is split between statist and libertarian factions. The PS’s General Secretary is Efrén Vito Rivas.
Arturian Communist Workers Party (Partido Comunista Obrero Arturiano)- The sole major left communist party in the world. The PCOA split in 1921 from the PCdA in opposition to its membership in the Comintern. The PCOA advocates the reformation of Arturia’s governmental system into a matryoshka soviet model. The PCOA used to support the abolition of private property, though this has been abandoned in their 1985 Party manifesto. The PCOA’s General Secretary is José Maurer.
Indigenous People’s Party (Partido Popular Indígeno)- A party aimed at greater indigenous rights and social equality within the socialist system. The PPI’s General Secretary is Ignacio Queupul.

Opposition:

Social Christian Party (Partido Social Cristiana)- A Christian socialist party and the main opposition party to the FPLA coalition in the National People’s Congress. It formed after the social conservative wing of the Arturian Revolutionary Socialist Party split away in 1955. It still supports workers’ self management and socialist economics, but is considerably right-wing when it comes to social issues. The majority of this party’s voters are Catholics who subscribe to liberation theology. The PSC’s General Secretary is José Hugo Flores.
Rally for Democracy and Liberty (Reagrupamiento por Democrácia y Libertad)- A social democratic party that was one of the major participants in the 1948 Arturian Revolution. The party has found itself lost after the Revolution, but generally supports Swedish-style social democracy over workers' self management.  The RpDyL’s General Secretary is Néstor Pazienza.
Communist Party of Arturia (Partido Comunista de Arturia)- A Marxist-Leninist Party which opposes workers’ self management in favor of direct state control of industry. For this reason, it has been kicked out of the FPLA after the Revolution. Derided as ‘Russian puppets’ by many of the other socialist parties, and is behind a cordon sanitaire by FPLA. The PCdA’s General Secretary is Daniel Marino Gonzalez.
Liberal Party (Partido Liberal)- The only party that doesn’t call itself socialist or social democratic to hold seats in the National People’s Congress. This party advocates the return to a capitalist economy and romanticizes pre-Revolution Arturia. The PL’s General Secretary is Osvaldo Juárez.

Major Proscribed Groups:

Fatherland and Liberty (Patria y Libertad)- A far-right terrorist group universally denounced by virtually all politicians and political groups. Advocates the overthrow of the Arturian socialist state through insurrectionary terror. This group was formed as a result of the merger of various US-sponsored death squads during the Arturian Revolution.
Proletarian Action (Acción Proletaria)- A Hoxhaist, formerly Maoist, terrorist organization. Considers the Arturian government to be “social fascist” and has become infamous for its many kidnappings and murders against political and union leaders during the 1960s and early 1970s.
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« Reply #78 on: March 22, 2014, 04:11:53 PM »


Haven't read through your entire thing, but how do you ban a party that falls under one of the buzzwords you listed? I'm sure there's some lengthy trial process and maybe some precedent of "I know it when I see it" or something like that.
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« Reply #79 on: March 25, 2014, 10:18:30 PM »

Simfanland

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« Reply #80 on: March 25, 2014, 10:42:27 PM »

But there is something different, I wrote once, and I found:

Kingdom of Simfanland

History

Simfanland was colonised by the Swedish in the early 17th century, who primarily utilised the land for its large fish banks, largely neglecting the agricultural development of the land. It was Sweden’s primary colony in the Americas, and the culmination of Gustavus Adolphus’ efforts to build a Swedish empire.

For most of the 17th century, this continued, but after the collapse of the Swedish Empire in the 1710s, Simfanland was the target of intensive immigration and settlement. The land was divided into plantations, primarily amongst officers of the defeated army in lieu of pension but also amongst merchants willing to pay. For labour, veterans were permitted to settle without having to pay for passage. Many veterans initially created their own farms, causing strife and a labour shortage but a 1734 law imposed restrictions on land ownership that largely resolved this problem. Thus for 25 years, Simfanland was rapidly settled and domesticated.

During the Seven Year’s War, Simfanland fought fiercely against, but was defeated, by the British. The 1763 Treaty of Paris awarded Simfanland to the British Empire; however, as a result of strenuous negotiations by the Swedes, the Swedish population in Simfanland would not be expelled. The British went on a campaign to win the loyalties of the Swedish planters, most often by awarding baronetcies and creating the House of Assembly (Lantdag), which allowed qualified voters to vote for the assembly. The result was that there was little unrest in the province during the conflict, and generally little independentist sentiment. After the American Revolution, a number of de-landed colonists were permitted to settle on the Unamikka Island, in the northern part of the country.

Simfanland’s economy remained largely agricultural, supplemented by shipbuilding and mineral extraction of resources such as gypsum, salt, peat and barite. This continued for most of the first half of the 19th century. However, with the rise in national consciousness spurred by the Revolutions of 1848 in Europe, agitation for great autonomy and self-governance rose, and riots in 1849 threated to devolve into a full rebellion, although they were supressed. As a result, Simfanland was awarded responsible government the next year, and Per Abrahamsson became the first Prime Minister of Simfanland, of the liberal, pro-reform faction, which is the direct ancestor of the modern VFP.

However this did not end all contemporary agitation, and nationalist sentiment continued to rise. In 1872, a State Convention on Self-Governance was assembled and agreed to petition Westminster for full Independence with the consent of the Lantdag. This initial proposal was rejected, and negotiations dragged on for six months until Parliament consented to permit to a Simfanland Protectorate under an appointed Resident Commissioner, in the Simfanland Act 1873. However, the Simfannish leadership did not desire a republic, and thus sought a King for the their new nation. The Lantdag quickly chose Prince Oscar Bernadotte, the son of King  Oscar II of Sweden, but the Parliament forbid the selection of a “Prince of the House of Bernadotte or Vassa”, in order to reduce Swedish influence in Simfanland. The Lantdag then nominated Prince Ernst August von Hannover, heir to the abolished throne of Hannover, as their new King; Ernst August was  the second cousin, once removed of Queen Victoria and the senior male-line descendant of George III.  Ernst August was proclaimed King on September 7th, 1873, a date which is considered Simfanland’s Independence Day. On January 1, 1874 the new Constitution of the Kingdom of Simfanland came into effect.

Simfanland’s independence saw the start of an economic boom that lasted until the Great Depression, fuelled by immigration, not only from Scandinavia, but also Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Lebanon, and Jewish populations. It could be said that Simfanland’s trajectory during this time followed that of Argentina during the same period, with the growth of local heavy industry and finance causing rapid growth. The population of Simfanland exceeded 1 million in 1912. Simfanland, still a part of the British Empire, fought on the Allied Side in both World Wars, and was a founding member of the United Nations. In 1931, alongside the Statute of Westminister, all vestigial ties of suzerainty with London were formally broken by treaty, and Simfanland became a fully independent nation on 11 December 1931, and the Resident Commissioner was replaced by a High Commissioner.

Postwar deindustrialisation saw the emergence of a post-industrial economy, and the rise of the financial sector and service sector. Women were granted the right to vote in 1950.

Geography

Simfanland occupies the Nova Scotia Simfanland Peninsula , which is a t-shaped peninsula, with one side bordering Canada, and the rest of the T surrounded by the Atlantic. The Atlantic coast of Simfanland  has numerous offshore fishing banks which are submerged sections of the continental shelf. Rising sea levels since glaciation have inundated many parts of the coastline, including these areas on the continental shelf, providing rich habitat for marine life, as well as defining other unique features such as various coastal islands, bays, harbours and estuaries. Traditionally, the  economy has been defined by natural resources in the primary sector.

Resources available for mining include coal, gypsum, iron ore, gold, salt and barite. Offshore deposits of oil and natural gas have begun being exploited. The fishing fleet operates on the continental shelf . Years of overfishing have led to setbacks in production. Lobster, scallops, and haddock are currently the biggest catches. Inland, forests yield spruce lumber and the province's industries produce much pulp and paper. In the northwest, dairy farming is an important sector of the economy. There also are significant grain, hay, fruit, and vegetable crops. The bay lowlands, which were reclaimed by dikes in the 17th century, are very productive for agriculture.

Politics and Government

Due to its British colonial heritage, Simfanland generally follows the Westminster form of government, which entails a constitutional parliamentary monarchy. Despite its Swedish cultural heritage, Simfanland’s government closely resembles that of other Commonwealth realms such as Canada, Australia, and South Africa, with some modifications.

The King of Simfanland, currently Ernst IV August, retains not only a number of prerogative and ceremonial rights, but a sizeable amount of day-to-day executive responsibilities as well. Amongst his powers are the general responsibility of choosing justices to the Supreme Court, ambassadors, and other representatives. The King often will set an outline the policies and objectives which he would like to see implemented. The difference between this and  the usual powers reserved to constitutional monarchies can be seen in the Speech from the Throne; whereas most monarchs speak about the goals of the elected government, the King of Simfanland will speak about his own personal policy objectives, with the intent that the government will subsequently pursue them. The appointing of the Prime Minister is also a major prerogative, although the King will usually only appoint an outside official in the case a government cannot be formed.

As per the Constitution of 1874, Simfanland follows a bicameral legislative system. The Riksdag is the parliament of Simfanland, composed of the Sovereign, the lower house is the Folkförsamlingen, whose members are elected in single member districts, by preference voting, single transferrable vote. The upper house is the Lantdag, whose members are chosen amongst the nobility. In the manner of the House of Lords, all members of the nobility are entitled to sit in the Lantdag. Unlike the House of Lords, the Lantdag retains significant legislative authority, in that manner more resembling the Australian Senate. It has the ability to veto bills, which it regularly exercises. The last election for the Folkförsamlingen was held on July 25th, 2009. The term of each session of the Folkförsamlingen lasts six years. Every member must be a citizen over the age of 35, and until 1971, a man.

Simfanland has traditionally maintained a two party system, although there are a number of small parties that win a few seats. Because of strong the power of generally “conservative forces” (the monarch, the aristocracy), Simfanland is unique in having two parties that are generally considered to be “right-wing”, which some political analysts have likened to the 18th and 19th century division of the British political arena into Tories/Conservatives and Whigs/Liberals. The two major parties are the:

Konservative Parti (KP, Conservative Party)

The KP is a socially conservative, Christian democratic, communitarian party, which traditionally has found its support amongst the landed elite and the rural population, but also a segment of the urban bourgeoisie that traditionally worked in the civil service, joined the military or otherwise had vested interests in state institutions. In recent years, with the move to a post-industrial economy, it has also gained the support of what would have been the “working class”. It is strongly conservative, opposed to most social reforms, but it is also in favour of a limited welfare state, one that particularly focuses upon the education of the young, the promotion of child-rearing, and old age pensions. It generally supports trade restrictions and protective measures. The KP currently has 91 seats in the Folkförsamlingen.

Venstres Folkepartiet (VFP, Left People’s Party)
 
The VFP, despite its name, is generally considered to be a liberal party in the traditional, European sense. Thus, in its support of pro-business, free-market policies, it is not considered to be a left-wing party. It generally focuses on economic issues, and is consistently advocates for a smaller government presence in business. It generally does not place priority on social issues, but has traditionally passed significant social reforms (the enfranchisement of women, the partial legalisation of abortion). Traditionally, it has been held to be the party of the commercial class and business elites, and led Simfanland into NAFTA and other free trade agreements. The VFP currently has 57 seats in the Folkförsamlingen.

Abortion is legal only in the cases of rape, maternal life, health, mental health, and/or fetal defects
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« Reply #81 on: March 02, 2015, 03:18:12 PM »

I'm a contrarian at heart. I'd hate to set something up because my passion lies in mocking and tearing down popular/majority opinion.
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« Reply #82 on: March 02, 2015, 04:35:46 PM »

Ugh, I realize I've never actually talked about my country. I started writing several times, but it soon got too long and I never had the time to follow through. I'll try to come back to this during the summer.
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« Reply #83 on: March 02, 2015, 10:17:00 PM »

I wish I could do creative writing Sad, but I'll just have to stick to this.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_Catalonia
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« Reply #84 on: March 03, 2015, 07:05:12 PM »

Somewhere between Luxembourg and Las Vegas.
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« Reply #85 on: March 03, 2015, 07:51:15 PM »

So hell?
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« Reply #86 on: March 04, 2015, 03:36:43 AM »
« Edited: March 04, 2015, 04:54:57 AM by New Canadaland »

New Canadaland (duh)

History
Prior to European discovery, New Canadaland was inhabited by native tribes. The French, and later British, gained control of the land. Overconfident of the strength North American empire, the British imposed harsh treatment on French settlers in North America, while neglecting the Thirteen Colonies. The latter would be the first to rebel against British rule, in the American revolution. A large number of loyalists chose to migrant to New Canadaland, which they preferred over Canada because of the unrest among French Canadians. The Canadian rebellion of 1812, which was assisted by the USA, saw a French-Canadian state claim independence from Britain. All of British North America was lost except for Newfoundland and New Canadaland.

In the 19th century, the British encouraged immigration to New Canadaland and encouraged industrialization and responsible government, instead of the exploitive rule that had cost European Empires their former colonies across America. However, the rate of growth in New Canadaland could not keep up with its neighbours, and the British feared that a American and Canadian invasion could quickly overtake the colony. In response, the parliament of New Canadaland, with British permission, enacted reforms to accelerate the region's growth. A second wave of immigration from British colonies around the world, including non-whites, would be allowed. Waves of people from Ireland, India, and later British spheres of influence in China would arrive, particularly when famine or war struck their homeland. At first non-white immigrants were seen a source of cheap labour, but quickly they were integrated and granted full citizenship and rights. Aboriginals were also granted full rights in the late 19th century, with the reserve system being abolished in favour of fully autonomous native communities. The country lost its WASP dominance, although the immigrants have largely assimilated to some extent since then.

New Canadaland was becoming an increasingly urban and industrial nation by 1900. The labour and women's movement gained steam around this period. Universal suffrage was introduced in 1906. Up until 1919, the Liberals were the dominant party. North America's first social democratic government would be elected in New Canadaland in 1919, implementing labour reforms, a social safety net, and several nationalizations. Prohibition was tried for a decade before being repealed. The next time the Liberals took power, they had come to accept the welfare state. New Canadaland became de-facto independent of Britain, but retained the monarchy. The country provided key support to the Allies in World War I and II. Through trade and diplomacy, New Canadaland developed good relations with the American and Canadian republics. Since then, New Canadaland developed a national health care system, and the successes of its labour activists lead to much of the country's small businesses becoming owned by their workers. Through the modern era, New Canadaland has been known for its democratic institutions, conciliatory foreign policy, its people's diverse cultural backgrounds, and its egalitarian society.

Race
Total Non-Hispanic, Non-Arab White: 60% (primarily English, Irish, Scottish, French, or German)
Total Asian: 27% (primarily Chinese or Indian)
Hispanic, All Races: 4%
Black: 4%
Arab or Middle Eastern: 3%
Native American: 1%
Other: 1%

Religion
Protestant: 41% (largest denominations are Anglican, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian, and Lutheran)
No Religion: 18%
Catholic: 16%
Buddhism, other Eastern religions: 9%
Hinduism: 7%
Islam: 4%
Jewish: 1%
Other Christian: 2%
Other: 2%

Society
Multiculturalism is part of New Canadaland's identity. There is a remarkable lack of segregation, and minorities have caught up with whites in terms of socioeconomic class. Almost all New Canadalanders can speak English, but half can speak a second language. Church attendance in New Canadaland is higher than in the USA or Canada. Most of New Canadaland's Protestant churches are liberal theologically. Religion does not follow ethnic lines. There are many White Buddhists, Asian Christians, etc. Most New Canadalanders are somewhat moralistic, in an egalitarian sense rather than an authoritarian sense. The culture discourages drug use and is somewhat prudish. But in politics, New Canadians believe in the principle of "if you don't like gay marriage, don't get one". Gay marriage, abortion, marijuana, and euthenasia are legal. The death penalty is illegal. Assault weapons are banned and non-assault weapons require background checks. New Canadalander women have high rates of involvement in leadership roles, STEM fields, and it is increasingly common for men to take advantage of paternity leave to have a greater role in child care. Some observers believe the Queen, the state monopoly on beer, and state funding for religious schools are anachronisms that survived only due to tradition and worry of political backlash. Most New Canalanders would agree, but don't mind. Most generally believe that the social issue debate has largely been settled. New Canadalanders are also internationally for their friendliness and pacifism.

Economy
The national currency is the Canadalander Loonie. There is a publicly-owned central bank. New Canadaland has a high level of educational attainment, made possible by a strong public educational system which is well rounded, providing greater access to the trades and life skills than their North American counterparts, and has publicly funded college tuition. A heavily progressive corporate tax rate, topping at 50%, depending on the industry (industries with a natural monopoly would have lower top rates) encourages smaller businesses to form. There is a progressive income tax that tops out at 50%. Estate taxes are at 50%, and there is a capital gains tax of 30%. Instead of a sales tax, there is a carbon tax, with tax credits available to industries which necessarily pollute but still promote environmental stewardship. New Canadaland's energy comes overwhelmingly from Nuclear, Hydro, or Wind. Electricity and heavy industry have been privatized by the Liberals after being publicly owned during much of the 20th century, but health and rail are among the sectors still in state control. Electric cars are used more often than gasoline cars. In the cities, most bike or use transit instead of a car, and rail when travelling between cities. Two-thirds of New Canadaland's employees are part of the nation's many unions or co-operatives. Most unions own part of the companies whose employees they represent. Due to the ubiquity of unions and the relatively pro-labor attitude of the political right, labour is relatively neutral in politics. New Canadian businesses, which are smaller and have greater employee involvement, are also relatively neutral politically. New Canadaland has a minimum guaranteed income, replacing the function of welfare and unemployment benefits in other countries. There are generous paternal and maternal leave policies, and daycare is publicly funded.

Government
New Canadaland is a constitutional monarchy (albeit one where the Queen never interferes) with a one-house parliament with 6-year terms, with half the parliament being elected every 3 years. Members of parliament are elected through a ranked ballot (changed from FPTP in the 1970's) in independently drawn ridings. 2 MPs are elected per riding. All provinces have parliaments and elections with 100% of the provincial parliament being elected every 4 years, and 1 MPP per riding. Municipal elections in a province concur with municipal elections. Most social policy changes in history have thus far come from the Supreme Court rather than the legislature, based interpretations of New Canadaland's liberal constitution prohibiting discrimination and promoting personal freedom. New Canadaland maintains a small military mainly involved in peacekeeping.

Major Parties
Liberal Party (LP)
The Liberal Party is New Canadaland's oldest party and was dominant during most of the 19th century. Founded on pro-market and pro-modernization ideals, the party had a huge influence on the country’s development. Early in its history it faced opposition primarily from clergy, nativists, and agrarians. Today the Liberals are the rivals of the social democratic FLP. Modern liberals are generally fiscally conservative, but usually tack to the centre on education, environment, and social issues to appeal to the centre. The Liberals have a cordial relationship with private-sector unions, but their efforts to reduce spending draw opposition from public-sector unions.

Farmer-Labour Party (FLP)
The Farmer-Labour Party started as a conglomerate of unions and farmer's organizations. The early FLP did not have a common ideology, with populists, communists, and social democrats staying together for the sake of being elected under a first past the post system. After forming government for the first time, the FLP went on a social democratic path. The FLP today is not as intimately connected with Labour, and the farmer's organizations have disintegrated due to economic changes. The FLP does not take strong stances on social issues other than opposing discrimination, due to the socially moderate character of its working class base.

Social Credit Party (SCP)
The SCP was formed as a conservative response to the Great Depression. Ironically enough, the party's early ideas would later return under a modified form in the FLP as guaranteed income. After the depression, the SCP moved in a fiscal and socially conservative direction. A combination of strategic voting, the poor performance among non-whites, and a decline in religiosity lead to a near-death of the party in the 1970's. The party then restyled itself as a "christian" democratic party (although one that represents multiple religions), built its appeal to non-whites, and has returned as the nation's 3rd party.

Green-Left (GL)
The Green-Left is the more radical leftist party in New Canadaland, and the fourth largest party. GL is based on green politics as much as socialism. The party has a short history, being founded in the 1970's. Students, counterculture, and the urban poor are their bases of support. A threat from the left has successfully pressured the FLP into opposing privatization as they traditionally have, and environmental concessions like the carbon tax.

Elections in New Canadaland are not demographically polarized. Non-whites and whites vote for the left and right in almost equal proportions. The FLP's agrarian origins lead to the party having equal support in urban and rural areas (although GL underperforms in rural areas). Class is the main predictor of partisanship. Elections are not expensive either, with heavy restrictions on both union and corporate funding.
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« Reply #87 on: May 03, 2015, 09:12:05 PM »
« Edited: May 05, 2015, 01:34:15 AM by Judäischen Volksfront »

New Cornwall

A small, demographically diverse nation strategically located on the Pacific coast, New Cornwall has seen a meteoric rise from a backwater of the British Empire to a cosmopolitan, strategically located city well-known for its glistening skyscrapers, resilient people, and its hard-nosed foreign policy.

History
The territory of what is now New Cornwall had been inhabited by various indigenous tribes for tens of thousands of years. There are persistent rumours of Japanese or Chinese fishermen making sporadic trade with the indigenous peoples, but no known expeditions from Eurasia took place until the 17th century. The Russians, first Europeans to visit it, noted its natural port would make an excellent naval base; its one settlement named Vostochniy Kreml (Eastern Fort) is built on the site of modern-day Anchorton. Its current name was declared by Captain James Cook, who quickly saw the strategic value in occupying the bay.

During the Napoleonic War, Anchorton quickly became a base for the Royal Navy's Pacific Fleet, as well as a trading hub between the vast expanses of North America with the markets of Asia. It was here that New Cornwall developed its reputation for statecraft: although it was a British colony, during the War of 1812, the British Governor Sir Thomas Davis tacitly permitted Anchorton to handle goods heading to and from the United States to Asia; he subsequently successfully argued that the viability of New Cornwall - and hence Royal Navy dominance of the Pacific - depended on Anchorton's role as a trading hub.

Throughout the 19th century, New Cornwall boomed as immigrants rushed in. Most consisted of lower-class Anglo-Saxon stock, but many aspiring political reformers who had been sidelined in Westminster were appointed administrators in New Cornwall; this gave rise to its willingness to test unique government policies. Relations with its aboriginal peoples were relatively more cordial compared to other British colonies: intermarriage was promoted, tribes were legally recognized as nations (though not always in practice), while aboriginal languages and cultures continue to thrive even to this day.

Immigrants from China and Japan arrived in large numbers in the last decades of the 19th century. Although they faced relatively little of the racial hostility the faced elsewhere in the British Empire, they would not be given equal citizenship rights for another few decades.

New Cornwall became a self-governing colony in the Empire with little fanfare in 1906; its sheer isolation from London meant it had acquired its independent identity and been de facto self-governing. For instance, when World War 1 started, reactions in Anchorton - in contrast to in Toronto, Sydney, or Cape Town - were quiet. It was understood New Cornwall was at war, but only because it was required. Nonetheless, the exploits of New Cornwallian troops in France stoked pro-British sentiment. Post-war, several important social reforms were introduced, partly in recognition of the valiant wartime efforts and partly to stave off growing leftist movements. These included granting universal sufferage regardless of gender or race, eliminating distinctions on ethnic origin, and introducing mandatory overtime and wage rights.

The nation as we know it arguably was born in the horrors of World War 2. In the 1930s, New Cornwall welcomed tens of thousands of Jews from Europe in contrast to the reluctance of other territories. Its large Chinese population also made its citizens deeply fearful about Japan's ambitions; yet they were safe in the knowledge of the Royal Navy's strength. Or so they thought.

On March 5, 1942, the unthinkable happened. Japanese troops marched into Anchorton, part of their plan to dominate the Pacific after Pearl Harbor. Life under Japanese occupation was horrible for all New Cornwallians, but especially for the Chinese population, who were massacred on a scale which made even German military attaches sickened. Japan surrendered New Cornwall back to Britain in 1945, but the damage was done. New Cornwall's faith in Britain for its security was fatally damaged.

By now, the previously squabbling pro-independence political parties - the Labour Union, the Worker's Front, the Popular Party - agreed to unite to contest the 1947 General Elections together as the Progressive Democratic Front. They won with a landslide on a mandate to sever all links with Britain. The Unionist Party - which before the war dominated government thanks to the squabbling opposition and the First Past the Post system, was all but wiped out.

Britain - now again under Churchill - was reluctant to part with such a strategic port. He denounced the PDF as closet communists funded by Moscow, and persuaded the US to work to subvert it. These included false flag bombings, smear campaigns, and bribery. However, these tactics massively backfired after they were exposed and the PDF threatened to resign and form a parallel, non-British government.

Fearing a bloody independence war, Britain agreed to hold elections in 1951. The PDF was now renamed the Progressive Democratic Party and won 91.6% of the vote, and 89 of 90 seats in the Legislative Assembly. Facing the inevitable, Britain reluctantly agreed to grant full independence on September 3, 1952.

Politics
Since independence, New Cornwall has been continuously governed by the Progressive Democratic Party, which has never won less than 80% of the vote in elections. It is a parliamentary republic, with the President holding ceremonial duties and actual power resting with the Prime Minister and the cabinet. The Parliament of New Cornwall has a single chamber of 200 seats, elected using Single Transferable Vote. The PDP currently holds 182 seats. There are many local councils and National Governments of various indigenous tribes as well.

Although the PDP is portrayed by critics as a "friendly dictatorship" which uses its dominance of government to perpetuate itself, its supporters claim it deserves credit for continuously adapting to the changing world, and bringing New Cornwall's meteoric rise to prosperity and harmony. There is little visible political repression; the PDP resorts to softer tactics like controlling or pressuring the entire mass media, portraying opposition parties as egg-headed idealists, disqualifying or deregistering opposition figures and parties on technicalities, or using material means to persuade dissidents. Nowadays, with the rise of the internet, official pressure has become more suave: bloggers or even posters on Facebook or news comment sections who "threaten national unity" are "invited to drink tea" at either the police station or PDP office.

Officially-recognized opposition parties include the right-of-centre Liberal Party (7 seats), and the hard left People's Union (5 seats). There are six independents.

PDP membership is generally required to participate in most senior levels of government; entrepreneurs and social activists are also offered Party membership in recognition of their service to the nation. The national membership structure closely follows the levels of government: for instance, a municipality always has a corresponding PDP committee, whose chair is almost as powerful as the elected mayor (who is in most cases also a Party member anyways).

The PDP is proud of its socialistic origins, but since independence it has governed on a more technocratic basis: New Cornwall has retained its colonial-era reputation for free-trading and open capital flows. The state owns most commanding heights including infrastructure, steel mills, oil, and coal. It has since the 1980s deregulated several sectors including telecoms, aviation, banking and power generation. Health care and higher education are funded by individual savings accounts paid for by a mix of individuals, employers, and the government; it has always supported social services but has generally eschewed welfare states found in other western countries.

New Cornwall's judicial system, based on British Common Law (with indigenous customs recognized in certain cases involving indigenous peoples) is well-regarded for its independence and strength, often rebuking the government after it blatantly transgresses constitutional lines.

In contrast to one-party political dominance, New Cornwall is also known for its generally liberal public social atmosphere. It is not uncommon to see parents asking children to buy cases of beer at the corner store, though public drunkenness is frowned upon. New Cornwall was among the first countries in the world to introduce same sex marriage, passed with little debate as an amendment to a bill updating automobile safety standards. Capital punishment was abolished immediately upon independence, and its incarceration rate is among the lowest in the world. Cannabis is widely available by retail; mere possession of harder drugs is not a crime, but trafficking it is seriously punished. Surprisingly for a one-party dominant state, its electronic security laws are among the strictest in the world, though cynics claim this is more to promote Anchorton as a global IT hub than out of any genuine concern for personal privacy.
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« Edited: May 06, 2015, 11:49:51 PM by Judäischen Volksfront »

Economy
New Cornwall is among the world's wealthiest countries, with a per capita GDP of US$54,910. Its Gini Coefficient is also relatively low at 0.31. It is hailed by both left-wingers and right-wingers alike as a success story for their model: leftists due to the public ownership of major strategic industries, extensive investment in infrastructure, and liberal atmosphere; rightists for its entrepreneurial atmosphere, low tariff barriers, and relatively small social welfare state.

The cornerstone of its economy was, is, and always will be, trade. Of goods, people, money, and ideas. New Cornwall's busy and efficient ports, its world-class airport, and its extensive road and rail networks both domestic and international make it the default transportation hub of the Pacific. Its financial sector attracts capital from around the world, attracted by the educated and multilingual workforce. And more recently, it has proactively attracted IT companies eager to locate in a cosmopolitan and well-connected market.

Taxes are progressive on income-earners, with corporate taxes modestly higher than in neighbouring jurisdictions. Land is taxes by value, rather than by improvements.

Foreign Policy
In keeping with its status as a demographically diverse, small, and strategically located trade-dependent nation, New Cornwall is active on the world stage. Although it is constitutionally neutral, it has always maintained positive relations with the US, Canada, Russia (or USSR), and China. Its overarching priorities are opening more world markets, boosting Anchorton's status as a world-class city, and protecting its access to trade routes.

Anchorton has walked a tightrope throughout its independence: entering free trade agreements with the US while recognizing the People's Republic of China, condemning the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan while only mildly criticizing China's war against Vietnam, sheltering dissidents from South American dictatorships while feeding intelligence (real and fake) to their dictators, and tepidly enforcing sanctions against Iran while providing the US government with information about rich Americans seeking a tax shelter are all examples of its skilled statecraft.

Its constitutional neutrality cannot be mistaken for military passiveness: conscription was introduced soon after independence, and throughout the Cold War it generally looked to NATO for military protection and purchased a sizeable air force and navy from the US. Post-Cold War, conscription was abolished and its land forces are generally only deployed abroad for peacekeeping missions. Its submarines and air force still patrol the Pacific, scooping up valuable information.

Society
Given New Cornwall's history, its inhabitants see no problem with combining their citizenship with other cultural identities, or even mixing them. Critics say this is the product of decades of a PDP-enforced melting pot policy, where social integration was encouraged at almost nanny state levels. But there are statistically insignificant differences among ethnic lines in virtually all social indicators.

Although English is the only official language, New Cornwall takes pride in its multilingualism. Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and even Yiddish are all spoken. There are, however, concerns about the viability of many aboriginal languages. Proficiency in a second language is mandatory for high school graduation.

Its generally lax social atmosphere surprisingly coexists with a high rate of religious identity, which, like cultural identity, is often blurred. Personal belief in the supernatural varies, but virtually all New Cornwallians identify with one (or more) religious identities. It is not uncommon, for instance, for an observant Buddhist to seek a blessing from a Christian minister, or for Catholics to pray the rosary in front of a statue of Guanyin. Many Buddhist monks have taken to making long-winding sermons quoting Buddhist texts more common to Protestant ministers. There is a significant correlation between ethnic identity and religious identification, but increasingly widespread cross-practicing makes surveys of religious identification somewhat ambiguous.

Mainstream religious institutions very rarely express concerns on political matters, and even then always do so unanimously, without directly challenging the omnipotent Party. When that happens, the Party is compelled to respond.

Taboos in social discussion include the Second World War, anything which may hint at inciting racial discord, questioning the existence of aboriginal Nations, or the nation's basic foreign policies. These may bring, in addition to Party-induced pressure, nasty stares or even outbursts of anger.

New Cornwallians have a reputation for scrappiness and resilience, but may come across as cold or calculating at first. Money is, after all, what this nation was founded on. But once strangers make an effort to introduce each other, they are renowned for their hospitality.

Official Name: Republic of New Cornwall
Capital (and largest) City: Anchorton                                                                         
Demonym: New Cornwallian
Population: 10,148,375
Languages: English (official nationwide), various Indigenous languages (official on their respective National Territories)
Ethnic Groups:  European 67%, 15% Chinese, 6% Japanese, 5% Indigenous, 4% Indian, 3% Other (Arab, Persian, African, Hispanic, etc)
Primary religious affiliation: Christian 77% (of which Anglican 45%, Other Protestant 12%, Catholic 18%, Orthodox 2%), Buddhist 17%, Hindu 4%, Islam 1%, Jewish 1%
Government: Parliamentary unitary republic.
Head of State: President V. K. Gupta
Head of Government: Premier Jim Stevens               
Ruling Party: People's Democratic Party
Currency: New Cornwall Pound
Independence: September 3, 1952
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« Reply #89 on: May 06, 2015, 03:49:29 PM »

Beetia

Beetia was long since conquered by a tyrannical Ba'athist dictatorship, because the Beetians chose not to take up arms to defend their country, even though lucrative oil and gas reserves lay below the fertile valleys and grassy hills where the Beetians originated.

The Beetians became refugees for 20 years until they finally found a middle developed country willing to tolerate them in exchange for their being a peaceful, hardworking and taxpaying group of citizens who respect authority.

1. Beetian population
Beetians acknowledge that each person is answerable ultimately only to themselves, and thus should not participate in Beetian society if it is not right for them. Thus, many people frequently leave Beetia, while others join, but the personal connections formed within Beetia provide the basis for some stability in the core population.

2. Beetian political organization
Beetians believe in a doctrine of strict political equality. Society is divided into independent communities of no more than a few hundred each, united only by an adherence to a common set of values outlined here. Each community takes decisions by meetings of all adults willing to join, with age of majority at 16, and a supermajority of required for any change in policy. Each community has organizers and a leader, who are elected and must be changed every year, until every person in the community who is competent to serve has been leader.

3. Beetian Livelihood
In their host country, Beetians turned to farming and small crafts to make a tolerable living, valuing thrift to gradually build up their wealth over long years and decades. Some small craftspersons and successful farmers turn into local businesses, but no businesses ever grow beyond the size of a dozen or so employees, because Beetian beliefs teach that large organizations are intrinsically corrupting. Beetians do not take roles as officers or managers in large organizations of any sort.

4. Beetian Education and Religion.
Beetians believe Jesus Christ was the son of God, that he died for the sins of humanity, and that he miraculously rose from the dead after redeeming those sins. However, Beetians take a dynamic view of God's revelation and do not consider every word of the Bible to be a guide for life for all time. Beetians consider religious faith to be essentially subjective and outside of the bounds of reason, and made possible by the impossibility of true knowledge. Thus Beetians reconcile reason and faith. Beetians place a high value on science and education, and push every child to acquire at least a university-level education. Beetians also value physical fitness and challenge as a part of education. Thus every young Beetian is encouraged to challenge themselves through sports. Finally, Beetians value leadership and insist that every young Beetian learn to take a role in leading their peers, in preparation for their year as community leader.

5. Beetian activitism and charity.
Beetians believe in good works and helping those in need, both within Beetia and for those who are not Beetians. Therefore, a regular ritual of Beetian life is to go to the areas of need and provide help in some way. Beetians have a number of long established relationships with charities and other organizations for this purpose.

6. Beetians and Beet.
Beetians rejected the authority of Beet to continue to guide the society as at odds with the belief in political equality. Thus, Beet himself was denounced and cast into obscurity, after which the development of Beetia was unknown.
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