The Atlasian-International Journal

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Ben is just looking for some little war to fight...

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Ben is just looking for some little war to fight...

Apparently we're fighting two more wars than I thought we were

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Ben is just looking for some little war to fight...

Apparently we're fighting two more wars than I thought we were

Don't blame yourself, no one really knows that

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Ben is just looking for some little war to fight...

Apparently we're fighting two more wars than I thought we were

Don't blame yourself, no one really knows that

It is a pathetic situation.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Ben is just looking for some little war to fight...

Apparently we're fighting two more wars than I thought we were

Don't blame yourself, no one really knows that

It is a pathetic situation.

Only in Atlasia

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Assassination attempt on Assad

I wonder if I was the only one who when looking at the headline wondered who would be trying to assassinate Mike.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Al Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Arch Bombing
May 8, 2011

A video released a few hours earlier today by Al Qaeda has the terror group claiming responsibility for the recent terror attack.  The video, featuring cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, has al-Awlaki attacking Atlasia for "killing the great martyr Osama" and promises "more retaliations in the future".  The video, whose backdrop is a plan white wall, lasts for just under four minutes, and is, except for the mention of Osama Bin Laden, devoid of mention to any other individual.  Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama's presumed lieutenant, who was captured earlier this year, is not mentioned at all.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

That's bulls**t. I hired two drunk Alabama truck drivers to do it but damn Al-Qaeda is trying to steal my spotlight!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Bombing at Iraqi Parliament Kills Dozens
May 18, 2011

A few hours ago, during a speech by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, a bomb went off in the lobby of the Parliament, killing 39 people.  Among the dead were Hoshyar Zebari, the Iraqi Foreign Minister and a Kurd; and Saadoun al-Dulaimi, the Minister of Culture.

As of now, no one has taken responsibility for the bombing.  al-Maliki, in a short statement, announced that, "As of now we have no suspects.  However, we are closely examining the situation."  al-Maliki escaped the bombing with only minor cuts.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Bombing at Iraqi Parliament Kills Dozens
May 18, 2011

A few hours ago, during a speech by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, a bomb went off in the lobby of the Parliament, killing 39 people.  Among the dead were Hoshyar Zebari, the Iraqi Foreign Minister and a Kurd; and Saadoun al-Dulaimi, the Minister of Culture.

As of now, no one has taken responsibility for the bombing.  al-Maliki, in a short statement, announced that, "As of now we have no suspects.  However, we are closely examining the situation."  al-Maliki escaped the bombing with only minor cuts.

SHAME

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Yemeni President Dead
June 6, 2011

Ali Abdullah Saleh, the President of Yemen since 1990, has died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia.  Saleh, who had been taken there to treat wounds suffered on June 3, reportedly suffered a heart attack, and could not be revived.

Abd al-Rab Mansur al-Hadi, Vice President since 1994, has assumed office as President.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

This is getting dystopic.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Carstens named IMF Chief
June 28, 2011

Mexican central bank Governor Agustin Carstens was announced today as the next head of the International Monetary Fund, replacing Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who remains under house arrest in New York City on sexual-assault charges.

Carstens, who was regarded as an underdog right up until his appointment was announced, had vigorously campaigned for support among developing economic powers like India and Brazil.  He had also campaigned among more traditionally powerful nations, meeting with the British Foreign Minister and Atlasian Secretary of External Affairs numerous times in the days leading up to this announcement.  Carstens is the first non-European to lead the IMF.

Earlier this month at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Carstens had suggested that if his main rival, French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, were appointed, she might have a conflict in dealing with European economies. "We'd have a situation where the borrowers dominate a creditor institution. I think that's an issue we should consider."  Ultimately, this line of thinking did not appear to sway major powers.  Rather, it was the strong support Carstens had among rising nations that proved the difference.  An unnamed member of the Atlasian Department of External Affairs said, "Oh, it [developing support for Carstens] absolutely played a role.  The world is changing; we cannot afford to keep pissing off small nations in favor of the Old Boys."

Carstens will officially assume office next Tuesday, July 5.

[Simfan34]

This "unnamed official" of the DEA should better realise those "small nations" will go after Atlasia's World Bank position next!

[Kaine for Senate '18]

This "unnamed official" of the DEA should better realise those "small nations" will go after Atlasia's World Bank position next!

Yes, the DoEA is very much aware of this.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

9 dead in Egyptian riots
July 15, 2011

Angered by the lack of progress in their nation, hundreds of Egyptians took to the streets in Tahir Square to protest.  After several hours unknown persons fired at the protesters, leading to 9 dead and dozens wounded.  The interim military government has neither confirmed nor denied that they ordered the firing.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Somaliland begins consideration of gay rights bill
July 31, 2011

On Friday, the Parliament of Somaliland began consideration of legislation that, if passed, would remove all penalties on homosexuality.  The decision to introduce this legislation, which has the support of President Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo, came in response to the call by GTO Ambassador Tmthforu94 on all nations applying to join the GTO to remove their laws on homosexual behavior.

[California8429]

Somaliland begins consideration of gay rights bill
July 31, 2011

On Friday, the Parliament of Somaliland began consideration of legislation that, if passed, would remove all penalties on homosexuality.  The decision to introduce this legislation, which has the support of President Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo, came in response to the call by GTO Ambassador Tmthforu94 on all nations applying to join the GTO to remove their laws on homosexual behavior.

An Islamic country doing this...interesting...

[Kaine for Senate '18]

An Islamic country doing this...interesting...

It's not exactly far-reaching.  It really only decriminalizes being a homosexual.  Sodomy laws are still in place.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Somaliland passes gay rights bill
August 15, 2011

Today, the Somaliland House of Representatives, by a vote of 69-13, passed legislation removing all penalties on homosexuals.  This overruled the decision by the House of Elders, which failed the bill by a vote of 9-73.  This law, which was seen as necessary for Somaliland to be allowed into the GTO, was celebrated by SoEA Ben as a "great step in the history of Somaliland, and opens many doors for the nation."

[Kaine for Senate '18]

South Sudan begins consideration of gay rights bill
August 19, 2011

Following the recent action of Somaliland, South Sudan has begun consideration of a bill that would decriminalize homosexual behavior.  South Sudan, which has expressed interest in joining the GTO, basically took Somaliland's bill word for word, and it is expected to narrowly pass in the next few weeks.

[Yelnoc]

You do realize that homosexuality is a big no-no in Dinka society, yes?  Any government that passed this would be overthrown.

[Napoleon]

The stories aren't really believable, I agree.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

You do realize that homosexuality is a big no-no in Dinka society, yes?  Any government that passed this would be overthrown.

Passage isn't a guarantee.  It's being considered.

The stories aren't really believable, I agree.

Thanks for the input.

[Yelnoc]

You do realize that homosexuality is a big no-no in Dinka society, yes?  Any government that passed this would be overthrown.

Passage isn't a guarantee.  It's being considered.

I'm not trying to be overly critical, I just wanted to point that out