My fault??? I'm the largest consumer of hemp products...

Haha. Love it.

The Commonwealth of Vanteau is a large, devout nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 40 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 49%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Book Publishing industries.

The government's religious works are headed by a New Age guru, councils up and down the country wrangle over legal matters, the government is attempting to impose a new national language on the public, and major cities are suffering under water rationing. Crime is well under control. Vanteau's national animal is the tiger, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the pound.

Vanteau is ranked 8th in the region and 56,838th in the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.


BOO! HISS! My Political freedoms dropped. Meh!

Yeah, but since you and your region won't share anymore it's hurting OUR economy. By the time we arrive in your country, rape your women and pillage your big cities, you'll be overrun in minutes considering our army more than doubles your country's size.

Damn, don't know what happened by this is the first time, I'm not classified as either "Left-leaning College State" or "Civil Rights Lovefest" anymore, but an "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy"... I just wanted to improve my economic stats...

The Most Serene Republic of Pot Lovers is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 80 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 9%. A large private sector is led by the Trout Farming, Retail, and Information Technology industries.

Corporations donate huge sums of money to favored politicians, politicians are losing their jobs in a plan to make the government 'leaner and fitter', long arduous trials are held for the most trivial of offences, and the government has cut its subsidies for all special interest groups. Crime is relatively low. Pot Lovers's national animal is the three-toed sloth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the kiss.

Pot Lovers is ranked 20th in the region and 116,674th in the world for Highest Police Ratios.

Welcome to the real world, JD

Seems like many in our region are giving up on the game... Some are pretty close on the brink of automatic knockout... According to the FAQs if you don't log in, your nation will be eliminated in 28 days...

Here are some who are the closest to be thrown out (with the last login in parentheses):

The Republic of Azanti - 20 Dec 2004
The Confederacy of James Madison - 18 Dec 2004
The Armed Republic of Pimpghanistan - 21 Dec 2004
The Rogue Nation of Sunshine Valley - 17 Dec 2004
The Empire of Unlimited Dictatorship - 20 Dec 2004

BTW, The Rogue Nation of THE JOHNSON FAMILY ceased to exist yesterday...

We are down to 14 nations and unless The Republic of K of J plays in the next couple of days it'll be eliminated also...

Anyway, my economic stats suck right now but I'm proud of achieving the No. 1 in our region for lowest crime despite spending ZERO on 'Law & Order' and 'Defense' and having no police force!!!!:


The Most Serene Republic of Pot Lovers is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 188 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 28%. A small private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.

The wearing and manufacture of fur apparel is banned, a crusade against barbaric religious practices has begun, schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students, and a ban on unsolicited cold calling in all forms is in effect. Crime is totally unknown. Pot Lovers's national animal is the three-toed sloth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the kiss.

Pot Lovers is ranked 1st in the region and 25,595th in the world for Lowest Crime Rates.


I just need to figure out how to advance Education (25%) & Healthcare (18%) ahead of Social Welfare (29%)...

UN Category: Compulsory Consumerist State
Civil Rights:
Below Average Economy:
Powerhouse Political Freedoms:
Few

Location: World of KJ
The Republic of Rustopholus is a huge, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 230 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

The enormous, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Public Transport. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 16%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Automobile Manufacturing, and Arms Manufacturing industries.

The government has begun breaking all large businesses into thousands of mom-and-pop general stores, scenic mountain valleys are flooded with water as damming projects get underway, the government has cut its subsidies for all special interest groups, and Pinkerton agents are called in to forcibly break up white collar strikes. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rustopholus's national animal is the Monkey who flings poop, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the rusty.

Rustopholus is ranked 10th in the region and 78,780th in the world for Lowest Crime Rates.





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Rustopholus kicks all your ass'.

Here's an update on my nation:

National Flag
The Republic of Gospel Believers
"By this they'll know you're mine, love one another"

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Average
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: World of KJ

The Republic of Gospel Believers is a huge, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 219 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Education, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 34%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is led by the Retail industry, followed by Woodchip Exports and Beef-Based Agriculture.

The government covers the basic health care of its citizens, the government is notorious for leaving citizens with almost nothing from their inheritance, the people are famous throughout the region for their bleached-white teeth, and euthanasia is illegal. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Gospel Believers's national animal is the lamb, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the dollar.

Gospel Believers is ranked 11th in the region and 95,519th in the world for Best Weather.

We have better smiles. :razz:

The Empire of Human Spirit
"Live With Honor. Fight With Honor. Die With Honor."


UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Below Average
Economy: Strong
Political Freedoms: Excellent

Location: World of KJ

The Empire of Human Spirit is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its burgeoning chipmunk population. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 230 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Commerce, and Education. The average income tax rate is 25%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Retail, and Pizza Delivery industries.

A National Academy regulates grammar and usage, inheritance tax has recently been abolished, roads are often backed up with round-the-clock construction crews., and minority children spend hours bussing to schools miles away from home. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Human Spirit's national animal is the chipmunk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the rupee.

Human Spirit is ranked 5th in the region and 31,128th in the world for Best Weather.

i signed up

Another Member nation - Edeon is mine

The Most Serene Republic of Edeon
"Only Truth, Honesty and acceptance can lead us to unity"


UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Average
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Excellent

Location: World of KJ

The Most Serene Republic of Edeon is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning dove population. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 6 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 29%. A large private sector is led by the Basket Weaving industry, followed by Door-to-door Insurance Sales and Trout Farming.

Voting is compulsory. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Edeon's national animal is the dove and its currency is the edeon dollar.

Edeon is ranked 23,213th in the world for Largest Trout Fishing Sector.

Nice, welcome to the club and good luck...

I decided to take it up a notch, to another level... It was kind of boring to be a "Left-leaning College State", "Civil Rights Lovefest", or even an "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy"... I'm a "Capitalist Paradise" now!!!! Kicking ass!!!:

The Most Serene Republic of Pot Lovers

UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Very Good

Location: World of KJ
Pot Lovers is a UN Delegate

The Most Serene Republic of Pot Lovers is a huge, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 277 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which. (;););))

The enormous, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 19%. A substantial private sector is led by the Uranium Mining industry, followed by Information Technology and Trout Farming.

Ethnic minorities are often refused admission to some of the nation's best schools, the Pot Lovers Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually while those near the tracks complain about the noise, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, and the streets are increasingly clogged with poverty-stricken beggars. Crime is relatively low. Pot Lovers's national animal is the three-toed sloth, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the kiss.

Government Budget Details:

Administration: $0.00 0%
Social Welfare: $587,664,942,052.26 26%
Healthcare: $384,242,462,111.09 17%
Education: $655,472,435,365.98 29%
Religion & Spirituality: $0.00 0%
Defence: $0.00 0%
Law & Order: $0.00 0%
Commerce: $135,614,986,627.44 6%
Public Transport: $158,217,484,398.68 7%
The Environment: $316,434,968,797.37 14%
Social Equality: $45,204,995,542.48 2%

Pot Lovers Economic Statistics:

Exchange Rate: 1 kiss = $1.3616
Gross Domestic Product: $8,298,820,709,653.88
GDP Per Capita: $29,959.64 (Damn, I'm even surprised... Currently the best in our region... Finally )
Unemployment Rate: 4.84%
Consumption: $6,066,403,875,000.00
Government Budget: $2,330,154,409,406.25
Government Expenditures: $2,260,249,777,124.06
Goverment Waste: $69,904,632,282.19
Exports: $963,435,349,449.35
Imports: $991,268,291,919.53
Trade Deficit: $27,832,942,470.18