A Call for Nation States again - who is playing?

[kick-ass-bob]

http://www.nationstates.net/

Since October, the DU region has gotten pretty big, but there is still room for more! Just go to the above site and create your own country (you'll be ask some questions so your government can best be defined). Then move your region to Democratic Underground. There is even a regional forum where you can put your country on the map. It's free and it's fun!

This is my country:

The Commonwealth of Social Carolina is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its devotion to social welfare. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 395 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 45%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Book Publishing and Door-to-door Insurance Sales.

The government has cut its subsidies for all special interest groups, schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students, there have been reports of people marrying housepets, and army rations are served on silver platters. Crime is relatively low. Social Carolina's national animal is the Beagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Caroline.

Social Carolina is ranked 9th in the region and 29,082nd in the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.

[terrya]

1. Mine:

The Republic of Ontarnois is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons. 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, 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 47%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Ontarnois's national animal is the beaver, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the loony.

[kick-ass-bob]

2. Are you gonna join the region?

:hi:

[terrya]

15. I THINK I just joined your fair region

You have one more nationstate. :-)

:hi:

[kick-ass-bob]

16. yes, Terry, you did

:D

:hi:

[Shell Beau]

3. I just signed on and I see I need to work on some issues here.

:o

Location: the South Pacific
The Free Land of Shella is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning jaguar population. 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.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 29%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Trout Farming industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Arms Manufacturing.

Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Shella's national animal is the jaguar, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the dollar.



Lack of funding??? 29% tax rate???? :o

[kick-ass-bob]

4. just 2 days ago my police force was under the same problem.

Somehow, by reducing funding to them, my crime rate went down. (I actually have no police force budget)
:shrug:

[Shell Beau]

5. Clearly I have some work to do!

[kick-ass-bob]

6. It is all about how you respond to issues that will show up.

That changes a lot of things about your nation - they are pretty extreme some times (most times) and rather funny!

[Shell Beau]

7. Sounds like it will be fun!

:7

[kick-ass-bob]

8. someone else (unknown) joined! anyone else?

aka :kick:

[Hugin]

9. Cool... I'm there.

The Most Serene Republic of Pragatonia
"In water, we rust."


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

Location: the West Pacific
The Most Serene Republic of Pragatonia is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its 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 large government devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Commerce receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 20%. A healthy private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Furniture Restoration, and Gambling industries.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. Pragatonia's national animal is the monkey and its currency is the samolian.

[kick-ass-bob]

10. Excellent! Now just move into the Democratic Underground region

and say :hi:

[Hugin]

14. Done.

:hi:

[Jamastiene]

11. The Democratic States of The Tuscaroras is a tiny, socially progressive

nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, 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, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 47%, but much higher for the wealthy. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Soda Sales industry.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Tuscaroras's national animal is the cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the rock.

Motto: "In order to keep the Greensong flowing."

Visit us here:
http://www.nationstates.net/the_tuscaroras

[kick-ass-bob]

12. So that was you!

:hi:

[Jamastiene]

13. Howdy, neighbor.

I find it curious that my nation's main industry involves soft drinks. I do LOVE Dr Pepper. :D :hi:

[kick-ass-bob]

17. And here is the map of the region: (warning, kinda big)

Go here to sign up on the forum:
http://s3.invisionfree.com/DU_Region/index.php?act=idx

And here to pick a spot on the map:
http://s3.invisionfree.com/DU_Region/index.php?showtopic=198&st=60

[Shell Beau]

18. How do I see where I am?

I am getting myself all confused over nothing!

[kick-ass-bob]

19. You have to request the cartographer to add you to it.

You get to choose in the forum. It may take him a few days to update it.

:D

[Jamastiene]

20. Flag alternatives.

I'm still very new to this. I would like to ask if you can advise me on a good place to design a flag more representative of my nation. Also, any tips on how to do all this would be greatly appreciated. This is great so far. I've never heard of it until you mentioned it.

[Hugin]

22. Well... I'm trying to make myself a new flag.

I can't get Paint on my 'puter to save in jpeg format for some reason. =/

[kick-ass-bob]

23. I just took Venezuela's.

You can do your own, just make it the right size - I'm not really sure if others have more options, any pic the size of a flag would work.

[Hugin]

43. Heh... I've got a NEW flag.

For today anyway...

[kick-ass-bob]

44. you should make your monkey avatar into a flag

:D

[Hugin]

48. Eventually... Eventually...

=)

[Hugin]

53. BTW... The "Monkey Flag" is Pragatonia's "Battle Flag".

By tradition.

;)

[Hugin]

21. OIC...

I haven't seen the map yet...

I need a location which encourages the two main exports of Pragatonia...

Yellow Cake and Gambling Addicts.

Typical.

;)

[kick-ass-bob]

24. Probably one of the islands would be good for you.

:P

and the map is right up there.

[Hugin]

25. All I'm seeing is a big red X...

Really now... How's that a region!

(I know... Whine Whine Whine.)

[kick-ass-bob]

26. what browser are you using?

Some people have had that problem before - it is a png file (if that helps at all)

[kick-ass-bob]

28. I converted it to jpg

[Hugin]

37. Cool... Yeah now I see it!

I'm thinking I should be on Island(26).

[Shell Beau]

31. Ok, how do I request?

Who is the cartographer? I am feeling like a real dummy here!! x(

[kick-ass-bob]

34. Register on the 2ndary forums (not on NS itself)

Go here to sign up on the forum:
http://s3.invisionfree.com/DU_Region/index.php?act=idx

And then post a message (I KNOW you can do that) in this thread:
http://s3.invisionfree.com/DU_Region/index.php?showtopic=198&st=60

[Shell Beau]

38. I reported instead of replied! I am a dummy!

x( :wtf: is wrong with me today!! :o

[kick-ass-bob]

39. well, it isclose to where reply is here...

It took me a bit to find "add reply" over there.

:P

[Hugin]

35. Awe... You're no dummy Shell.

I'm guessing you post in the forum.

[Shell Beau]

40. Well thanks, but today I have on my dummy hat!

:dunce:




edit: see I can't even spell!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

27. LionessCountry

The Republic of LionessCountry is a tiny, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, corrupt individuals juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Social Welfare, and Religion & Spirituality. Income tax is unheard of. A large private sector is led by the Basket Weaving industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Trout Farming.

Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. LionessCountry's national animal is the lioness, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the glory

[kick-ass-bob]

29. Great!

Join the region -- search regions for Democratic Underground, and click the "Join" link

:hi:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

32. i dont understand the results

poverty should not be allowed in my country

[kick-ass-bob]

36. there will be more issues that come up each day

(you can alter how often) and maybe you can rid your country of poverty, if you pick the right results.

[LSK]

30. can we play tomorrow? I'm stuck at work....

Got the rest of the week off thou. The Nation of Brazilians will rise then!

[kick-ass-bob]

33. it's an ongoing thing - it never ends.

If you want, it will take about a minute a day, but you can also get really involved in other stuff if you wanted to.

I am the Delegate to the UN, so I end up doing more than others would.

[Jamastiene]

56. Any tips on improving the economy?

My region is po'. Wouldn't ya just know it?

[Lavender Brown]

41. Yay!

The Republic of Chamomila
"Mens regnum bona possidet"



UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights:
Superb Economy:
Developing Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Location: the Pacific
The Republic of Chamomila is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning gray tabby population. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 5 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 29%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.

Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Chamomila's national animal is the gray tabby, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the lira.

[kick-ass-bob]

42. Hello!

I haven't seen you in a while!

:hi:

[Lavender Brown]

45. I was busy building my liberal Scandinavian paradise!

:hi:

[Hugin]

46. Wow... I hope they don't spend all $11,660.86 GDP...

All in one place.

[kick-ass-bob]

47. That is "per capita" you know.

:D

[Hugin]

51. Is there any way to adjust things?

Like expenditures... etc?

[kick-ass-bob]

52. that only happens when you respond to the issues that come up.

Unfortunately, that is the only control you have over those sort of things.

So if you say "we should spend more to protect the environment", your tax rate probably increases and the percentage on environment goes up as well.

I privatized the prisons, so that is why I spend nothing on law enforcement.

[Aristus]

49. Here's me:

The Republic of Saint Aristus


The Republic of Saint Aristus is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 2.157 billion enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although Public Transport and Social Welfare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 100%. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, Saint Aristus is notorious for its citizens' infidelity, Saint Aristus's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region, and torture is illegal. Crime is totally unknown. Saint Aristus's national animal is the palm tern, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Saint Aristus Dollar.

Saint Aristus is ranked 33rd in the region and 111,262nd in the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.

We are the guardians of the approaches to the Straits of The Central and Southern Aos. Our proud military is helping to keep the DU Region free from right-wing tyranny and imperialism!

Have a palmy day! :hi:

[kick-ass-bob]

50. And we love the fact that your "average income tax" is 100%

Some are more??!?

:rofl:

[Aristus]

54. Yeah, weird, huh?

I have no way of controlling the tax rates for my nation beyond how I choose to resolve a particular issue; you have to read the issues carefully to determine if, by the wording, a tax will be implemented as a result of approval. I didn't quite get that back when I started playing, but I do now. I try to stick to raising taxes to pay for social services and such. Lately, I have become very proud of our compulsory military service and non-existant crime rate, so taxes will remain high for a while.

[SiobhanClancy]

55. Here's mine...

The Most Serene Republic of MichaelCollins
"Tiocfaidh ár Lá (Our day will come)"


UN Category: Civil Rights Lovefest
Civil Rights:
Superb Economy:
Strong Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark

The Most Serene Republic of MichaelCollins is a large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its burgeoning kerry blue terrier population. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 23 million hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large, corrupt government is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Education and Healthcare are secondary priorities. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 20%. A substantial private sector is led by the Furniture Restoration industry, followed by Retail and Trout Farming.

Organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, marijuana is legal in the privacy of your own home, the government is avowedly atheist, and corporations donate huge sums of money to favored politicians. Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. MichaelCollins's national animal is the kerry blue terrier and its currency is the punt.

MichaelCollins is ranked 93rd in the region and 29,385th in the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens

[Laelth]

57. Welcome New NationStates DU Regional Members

Welcome on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Quelsa.



-Laelth


Edit:Laelth--bad code.

[Hugin]

59. Thanks! It's a nice place to be.

It'd be great if they'd add a way for commentary under the "issue blurbs"...

Yeah, the government of Pragatonia is going to implement "Compulsory Voting"...
But, a selection of "None of the above" will be added to the ballots.

Also, since a large percentage of the nation's GDP comes from gambling
the ballots will be accessible from video poker machines.

:7

[Laelth]

61. I chose to make voting mandatory too.

I think it's the duty of all citizens of a democracy to pay attention to the govt. and to vote. Nice thing about NationStates is that you get to see that idea expressed.

-Laelth

[Lavender Brown]

62. I feel dissed

I wasn't added to the map. :P

[Laelth]

65. You must be the Republic of Chamomila.

Welcome! You might want to remind Mass Produced Coleslaw (MPC) that he missed you. I doubt it was intentional.

-Laelth

[Lavender Brown]

68. I know

:D

[Corgigal]

58. Mine is setup

The Republic of Goodwill Towards Man
"All we are saying, is give peace a chance."


UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Good Economy:
Fragile Political Freedoms:
Average

Location: the South Pacific
The Republic of Goodwill Towards Man is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. 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 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. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

Crime is totally unknown. Goodwill Towards Man's national animal is the badger, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the euro.

[Laelth]

60. Excellent!

Now join us in the DU region. On the left where it shows your region (The South Pacific), click that. Look for the link that says "move to a new region." Enter Democratic Underground in the "find a region" box. Then click "move to Democratic Undergound today" and you're done.

Welcome!

[LynneSin]

63. Still playing - leader of Herradura Anejo!!!

The Disputed Territories of Herradura Anejo is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 355 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 89%. 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.

Dog breeding has been banned in accordance with recent animal experimentation laws, euthanasia is illegal, all streets are privately owned toll roads, and retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Herradura Anejo's national animal is the Nebelung Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Agave.

Herradura Anejo is ranked 6th in the region and 18,325th in the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens

[MrSlayer]

64. I just moved in.

The Jingoistic States of Slombada is my country.

[Laelth]

66. Reposted from the DU Regional Message Board

The DRQ welcomes the region's new member states:
The Protectorate of The Tuscaroras
The Most Serene Republic of Pragatonia
The Republic of Ontarnois
The Free Land of Shella
The Queendom of LionessCountry
The Republic of Chamomila
The Most Serene Republic of MichaelCollins
The Commonwealth of Pennstein
The Jingoistic States of Slombada

Join the forum here: http://s3.invisionfree.com/DU_Region/
and pick a spot on the map in this thread: http://s3.invisionfree.com/DU_Region/index.php?showtopic=198

Glad to have you with us! :)

-Laelth, President of the Democratic Republic of Quelsa.

[purr]

67. Mine:

The Disputed Territories of Sweaty Naked People
"No need for modesty!"


UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Civil Rights:
Excellent Economy:
Reasonable Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Location: Democratic Underground

The Disputed Territories of Sweaty Naked People is a huge, socially progressive nation, notable for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 349 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Equality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 61%, 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.

Motorists must pay to enter inner-cities during peak hours, the public health bureaucracy is wrapped in miles of red tape, government police forces protect public schools from the threat of protest, and referenda can be called for any law at the request of at least one third of the voting population. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is moderate. Sweaty Naked People's national animal is the cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the sock.

Sweaty Naked People is ranked 11th in the region and 37,897th in the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.

[sakabatou]

69. Mine

http://www.nationstates.net/kiryuu

The Kingdom of Kiryuu is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 302 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from 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 juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Education, and Social Equality. The average income tax rate is 67%, and even higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Information Technology and Pizza Delivery.

The study of medicine is popular throughout Kiryuu, the Kiryuu Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually while those near the tracks complain about the noise, the nation has an international reputation for compassion, and guns are banned. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a serious problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Kiryuu's national animal is the soul dragon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the ki.

[charlie and algernon]

70. The Commonwealth of Pennstein is here!

The Commonwealth of Pennstein is a tiny, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. 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, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 50%, and even higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Information Technology, Pizza Delivery, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Pennstein's national animal is the squirrel, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the penn.

[Laelth]

71. Nice picture.

eom

-Laelth

[NJ Democrats]

72. Ok, I just moved over there.

The Liberal Democratic Republic of US Liberals
"Welcome all blue states!"


UN Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights:
Superb Economy:
Reasonable Political Freedoms:
Very Good

Location: Democratic Underground

The Liberal Democratic Republic of US Liberals is a massive, safe nation, notable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 1.795 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 100%. A substantial private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government, truth is often impossible to tell from fiction on the evening news, euthanasia is legal, and houses and businesses are bulldozed to make way for ever-expanding cemetaries. Crime is totally unknown. US Liberals's national animal is the elephant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the dollar.

US Liberals is ranked 106,301st in the world for Largest Soda Pop Sector.

[bikebloke]

73. The People's Republic of Velo Riders

Just chiming in. I was wondering why there was such an influx of new comrade states.

Welcome to all you new folk.

Hiya to the rest.

Does anyone know how often the UN category changes with issue answers? For the longest time, I was a Scandinavian liberal paradise. Now I'm stuck as a left-leaning college state.

****

The People's Republic of Velo Riders is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its compassionate population of 2.3 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 100%. 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.

The government helps teach children how to kill a man from six paces, artists are pillars of society, citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages, and Velo Riders is notorious for its citizens' infidelity. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Velo Riders's national animal is the wombat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the kronor.

Velo Riders is ranked 42nd in the region and 110,409th in the world for Largest Soda Pop Sector.

[Laelth]

74. As I understand it ...

each answer to each issue pushes your nation in a certain direction. The game keeps track of 3 freedoms: civil, economic, and political, and each answer to an issue affects how the game determines your UN category. Scandanavian Liberal Paradise is high civil freedoms, low economic freedoms, and moderate political freedoms. Left-Leaning College State is high civil freedoms, moderate economic freedoms, and moderate political freedoms. Personally, I think the Left-Leaning College State is ideal. Ultimately, though, you must have recently approved an issue or two that bumped up your economic freedoms. That's all that's changed.

Check this handy-dandy guide to NS Mechanics if you'd like to learn more.

http://s3.invisionfree.com/DU_Region/index.php?showtopic=238

-Laelth