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The People's Republic of Packerdom

"Brats, Beer and Health Care"

UN Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights: Superb Economy: Basket Case Political Freedoms: Superb

The Republic of Packerdom is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whoever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, liberal, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 65%, and even higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Crime is totally unknown. Packerdom's national animal is the sturgeon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the pringle.

UN Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights: Superb Economy: Fragile Political Freedoms: Superb

Location: The North Pacific
The Republic of Tadistan is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whoever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The enormous, socially-minded government concentrates mainly on Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 36%, but much higher for the wealthy. An almost nonexistent private sector is dominated by the Woodchip Exports industry.

Crime is well under control. Tadistan's national animal is the chickenbear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the tadistan dollar.

"Nine Times More In Your Face Than A Penguin's Asshole"
UN Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Strong Political Freedoms: Very Good

Location: the West Pacific

The Sultanate of The Ranch Lobster is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government is effectively ruled by the Department of Defence, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 12%. A substantial private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, followed by Soda Sales and Beef-Based Agriculture.

Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. The Ranch Lobster's national animal is the badger and its currency is the piece.

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

Location: the South Pacific
The Free Land of Bunraku is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning icemoth population. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 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 juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 18%. A large private sector is led by the Cheese Exports, Uranium Mining, and Information Technology industries.

Crime is a problem. Bunraku's national animal is the icemoth and its currency is the numtar.

"Where, if not here? When, if not now? Who, if not us?"
UN Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights: Excessive
Economy: Struggling
Political Freedoms: World Benchmark

Location: the South Pacific

The Rogue Nation of Zwobot is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whoever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, liberal, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 57%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Woodchip Exports.

Crime is relatively low. Zwobot's national animal is the three-headed monkey, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the euro.

U.N. Category: Left Wing Utopia

Civil Rights: World Benchmark Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms:Superb

Location: The Pacific

The Free Republic of Wollywarldwahoo is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its
compassionate, intelligent population of 6 million are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whoever
they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.

The enormous, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Religion & Spirituality.
The average income tax rate is 35%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is led by the Cheese Exports
industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Uranium Mining.

Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of
funding and a high mortality rate. Wollywarldwahoo's national animal is the drunken terrier, which frolics freely in the nation's
many lush forests, and its currency is the plug nickel.

The United States of Gran Gordo
"F-ck you, asshole!"

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

Location: The North Pacific
The United States of Gran Gordo is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 5 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 small government is effectively ruled by the Department of Commerce, with areas such as Defence and Law & Order receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 6%. A small private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, followed by Soda Sales and Furniture Restoration.

Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Gran Gordo's national animal is the cerdo and its currency is the zlotik.

UN Category: Moralistic Democracy
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Strong
Political Freedoms: Very Good

Location: the Pacific
The Kingdom of Good and Gracious Jel is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The tiny government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 5%. A substantial private sector is dominated by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry.

Crime is a serious problem. Good and Gracious Jel's national animal is the squirrel and its currency is the jel

"If it mattered why would you care?"

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Good
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Location: The East Pacific

The Republic of Obb and Jessage is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 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 government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 35%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Information Technology.

Crime is relatively low. Obb and Jessage's national animal is the robot dragon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the belongings of others.

UN Category: New York Times Democracy >br?
Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Strong Political Freedoms: Superb

Location: The East Pacific

The Sultanate of Yyngeza is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 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.

The small, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8%. A robust private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Trout Farming, and Pizza Delivery industries.

Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Yyngeza's national animal is the bird of paradise and its currency is the yyng.

"Freedom for one, Freedom for All."

UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists

Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Struggling
Political Freedoms: Superb

Location: the South Pacific

The Republic of Maknovia is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 56%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.

Crime is totally unknown. Maknovia's national animal is the dgong, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the shorthand for toil.

My Island Utopia

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Average Economy: Developing Political Freedoms: Some

Location: the West Pacific
The Grand Duchy of Ormskirk is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The large government devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 29%, but much higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Information Technology industry.

Crime is relatively low. Ormskirk's national animal is the meadow pipit and its currency is the gladhander.

Location: the West Pacific
The Free Republic of Surripere is a tiny, devout nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level social equality free of the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Religion & Spirituality and Healthcare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 50%, and even higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Gambling and Cheese Exports.

Crime is well under control. Surripere's national animal is the kitten, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the chocolate-dollars.

Oh no! Kittens for dinner! Oh no!

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

Location: the Pacific
The People's Republic of Bitchcakes is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

There is no government in the normal sense the word; however, a small group of community-minded, pro-business individuals juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Commerce, and Religion & Spirituality. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Cheese Exports, and Beef-Based Agriculture industries.

Crime is a major problem. Bitchcakes's national animal is the bear, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the weibsstuek.

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

Location: the South Pacific
The Disputed Territories of Electricland is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 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 juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 14%. A substantial private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Uranium Mining.

Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Electricland's national animal is the dog and its currency is the allin.

(I struck it down cause it was all in caps, because I ruled with an iron fist and a 'What Would My Seventh Grade English Teacher Do?' button, which is probably why my nation had so many virgin forests when it died.)

everyone else here is some sorta commie or other (including me).

"Dig my molecular bondage shell."

UN Category: Conservative Democracy
Civil Rights: Rare Economy: Very Strong Political Freedoms: Superb

Location: the West Pacific
The Holy Empire of Knight Industries is a tiny, economically powerful nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are known throughout the region for their efficiency and work ethic, as well as their general suspicion of leisure.

The medium-sized, moralistic government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 11%. A healthy private sector is led by the Retail, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries.

Crime is moderate. Knight Industries's national animal is the talking car and its currency is the turbo boost.

Both my flag and my F.L.A.G. kick ass.

I'm totally bored come and play with me.

I HAVE ADDED U TO MY DOSSIER, TRACEY HAND

xpost haha I had to vote on that too, just now.

UN Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Civil Rights:Good
Economy:Fragile
Political Freedoms:Rare
Location: The East Pacific

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Dominion of Breakdownia is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Healthcare, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 49%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.

Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Breakdownia's national animal is the unicorn, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the dorkmark.

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Some Economy:
Basket Case Political Freedoms:
Very Good
Location: The North Pacific

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Most Serene Republic of Bloedheit is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 68%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Furniture Restoration.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Bloedheit's national animal is the bad kitty, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the big one

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I think it was this thread that made me start playing this. I've been at it for 3 years now and been first in the world a few times in the police list (9th from bottom today). It's pretty depressing that this is my biggest internet achievement.

And avoid the forums.

Only book I think I've ever put down at the end and actually yelled WOO HOO out loud at.

This game is totally awesome.

I love the random people who've joined our region!

The Issue

In a bloody civil war in nearby Maxtopia, the majority Violetist community is rebelling against a minority-led secular government with a terrible history of human rights abuses. Some Violetists from Shetl have traveled to Maxtopia to fight on the side of their fellow believers.

The Debate

1. "These Violetists are coming back brainwashed with fundamentalist ideals and trained in terrorist methods," argues Zack Chen, your Minister of Internal Security. "They're a real danger to us all. You've got to lock up all of these returnees until we can be sure that they're not planning terrorist atrocities here, however long that may take."

2. "This is all a massive overreaction," opines sociologist and civil rights campaigner Gertie Smith. "The Violetists are no threat to us in Shetl. All we need to do is provide humanitarian aid for the victims of the civil war, and some help for the returnees to reintegrate into society. I'm sure that none of them would want to cause trouble here."

3. "That's pointless," insists Klaus Hanover, one of the more bellicose members of the General Staff. "The real problem is clearly in Maxtopia. We should bomb the Maxtopian government until they agree to be nice to everyone." Then he pauses, looking confused. "Or maybe we should bomb the rebels until they agree to be less fanatical." He pulls a map of Maxtopia out of his back pocket and shows it to you. "Look: we've got plenty of great targets that we could hit. We could even bomb the Bigtopians to prevent them from entering the conflict. Let's just bomb all of 'em, eh?"

^ issue #423; they started out with 30 iirc.

also, this game is really fun now.