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I won't quote..merely paraphrase an idea in my own words that happens to be highly influenced by her?
Democratic Donkeys, you refute your own last point. You say that Wal-Mart sets artificially low prices to destroy competition. How does this destroy competition? People choose the artificially low prices. They ARE voting with their wallets...
And where on Earth did you find that statistic about people being ten times happier if they shop at specialty stores? What was determined as happiness? Where was this poll conducted?
Self-interest, as Ayn Rand so eloquently and forcefully defends, is a better motivating factor than any other. It takes far too long to explain that, but in essence, you need to re-evaluate your premise that says selfishness = bad.
Please also explain how the middle class is living outside of its means by choosing lower prices... And while you're at it, I'd point out that we are not, in fact, hyperindividualized. At least as regards politics.
Finally, how can we dream to live better but desire less? If you claim something along the lines of me needing to seek spiritual as compared to material benefits, I'll fish slap you...
I agree with this bolded part. But how do we fix this problem?
[align=center][b]Westwind Urges Nationstates: PLEASE, PLEASE get Nekkid for me![/b][/align]
In a finely crafted but poorly edited press release distributed throughout Nationstates recently, Westwind, also known as the Crimson King, inadvertently urged the NS community to remove all their clothing.
“please bare with us” he pleaded.
Naturally, his own few followers, who are not noted for their critical faculties, were the first to respond. Having pledged loyalty to him, his government ministers immediately removed all their clothing, with the exception of one former deputy minister, who refused to remove his underpants, mumbling something about a doctor’s note.
The reaction of Nationstates citizens has been lukewarm. Few have removed their clothes in response to Westwind’s plea, and those who have looked on have been unimpressed:
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A Nationstates citizen gives his verdict on the new, naked government[/align]
“Nonononono” cried Westwind “it was a typo – you are taking me too literally” but by then the damage was done. In a desperate attempt to curry favour, his followers were going to ever greater lengths to impress their master. Even their pets were not safe.
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“See master, even Rover is now bare. Please like me! [/align]
This author can only hope that Westwind’s article is edited properly before the Russian Winter sets in. If not, Nationstates could look back in fond nostalgia at the current size of his government – in more ways than one.
Flemingovia
The Russian Winter Begins.
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Gatesville troops prepare to sit it out. [/align]
For the third time, Gatesville troops have bedded down in The North Pacific in support of a Rogue delegate. In support of Dalimbar and Emperor Matthuis, the Gatesville enthusiasm faded very quickly, and both coup attempts failed. This time, Gatesville sources say that they are in for the long haul.
But how long? Lewis and Clark (better known to most as Westwind) has gone Rogue early in his delegacy, and his influence level is only at Minnow. Hovering beneath him are a number of loyal TNP natives who have both high endocounts and very high influence. In response to the current crisis their endorsement levels are rising, and Lewis and Clark cannot ban any of them, let alone all of them.
Experienced players who understand Influence (and I do not count myself amongst them) have done the math, and concluded that it will be months before Lewis and Clark can remove all these threats to his position.
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Gates rallies his troops: “don’t worry, lads, it will all be over by Chrsitmas.
That is only 323 days away[/align]
So Lewis and Clark will need Gatesville support well into the Summer, or perhaps even (according to one influence-watcher) into the Fall. The question is, will Gatesville be willing to commit their militia to one cause for so long? Their words say yes, experience says no. The loyalty of Gatesville troops is well known, but the loyalty of anyone would be tested by a long occupation. Nobody likes to be bogged down for months.
So now we have two structures in TNP. The old government, which is styling itself “the government in waiting” since they believe that the end of this rogue delegacy is only a matter of time, and the new government of Lewis and Clark who must be hoping that Gatesville shows more tenacity this time than the last two times.
This conflict in TNP is very like previous ones in some respects. But whereas conflicts early in Nationstates were decided by swift strikes and blitzkrieg moves, this one will largely be determined by two factors: influence and patience.
Welcome to the Russian winter, Gatesville.
~ Flemingovia
It must be fun if we cant keep you away.Have fun running a government of about 6 people.
In a finely crafted but poorly edited press release distributed throughout Nationstates recently, Westwind, also known as the Crimson King, inadvertently urged the NS community to remove all their clothing.
“Please bare with us,” he pleaded.
Naturally, his own few followers, who are not noted for their critical faculties, were the first to respond. Having pledged loyalty to him, his government ministers immediately removed all their clothing, with the exception of one former deputy minister, who refused to remove his underpants, mumbling something about a doctor’s note.
The reaction of Nationstates citizens has been lukewarm. Few have removed their clothes in response to Westwind’s plea, and those who have looked on have been unimpressed.
“Nonononono,” cried Westwind. “It was a typo – you are taking me too literally.” However, by then the damage was done. In a desperate attempt to curry favour, his followers were going to ever greater lengths to impress their master. Even their pets were not safe.
This author can only hope that Westwind’s article is edited properly before the Russian Winter sets in. If not, Nationstates could look back in fond nostalgia at the current size of his government – in more ways than one.
Flemingovia
My fellow nothpacificillians, people of Equilismist descent and Gatesvilorians,
At this time I am proud to be your leader at this time. I realise that we face many, many struggles as we fight a united fight, fighting against the twin powers of constitutionalisation, bureaucratism, and old guardianisallity.
As we face a Russian winter, many people doubt our resolve. They say that Gatesvilorian troops will not show a resolute resolve. But we are resolved. We will fight them wherever and wherever we find them. And wherever we find them, there will we fight. That is the Northpacificillarian way. And it is our way.
There is one matter that I want to address head on. It is an important matter, and one that I know worries many of them. People in my wonderful home state of Equlisorium say to me, “mr Krimson Cing, we are worried. Where are the Weapons of mass Bureaucracy you said were in The North Pacific? We cannot find them!” I want to tell you know, and I want to tell you from the heart. The claims I made, were made in good faith. Whatever I said before this thing that happened … happened, But that was in the past. This is now about regime change, not Bueaucracy. And there has been a regime change which has changed the regime. And I am proud tonight of what Gatesvilloria has achieved.
People also say to me “mr Cing, can you explain why you need foreign troops to shore up your delegacy?” I have a simple explanation for that. It is as simple as it is explanatory, and explains in a simple way what needs explanation. So I am glad to have cleared that up.
In conclusion, life for Northpacificorian people is obviously better now that Gatesvillorian tanks are in the streets. That is an obvious fact that is obvious to all. Those who complain about sovereignty do not have a realizatory understanding that they are now free. Their freedom is a deep and wide freedom, which in time they will freely feel free about. They are now free to do whatever I tell them to do.
I am George Westwind Bush
I am the Krimson Cing.
thank you.
[img] http://www.pigs-in-lipstick.co.uk/images/fullmetaljacket.jpg [/img]
Who says espionage does not work in Nationstates? We have managed to get an advance copy of George Westwind Bush’s forthcoming speech to the Naked Government and the troops of Gatesville and Equilism. Here is the script:
[quote]My fellow nothpacificillians, people of Equilismist descent and Gatesvilorians,
At this time I am proud to be your leader at this time. I realise that we face many, many struggles as we fight a united fight, fighting against the twin powers of constitutionalisation, bureaucratism, and old guardianisallity.
As we face a Russian winter, many people doubt our resolve. They say that Gatesvilorian troops will not show a resolute resolve. But we are resolved. We will fight them wherever and wherever we find them. And wherever we find them, there will we fight. That is the Northpacificillarian way. And it is our way.
There is one matter that I want to address head on. It is an important matter, and one that I know worries many of them. People in my wonderful home state of Equlisorium say to me, “mr Krimson Cing, we are worried. Where are the Weapons of mass Bureaucracy you said were in The North Pacific? We cannot find them!” I want to tell you know, and I want to tell you from the heart. The claims I made, were made in good faith. Whatever I said before this thing that happened … happened, But that was in the past. This is now about regime change, not Bueaucracy. And there has been a regime change which has changed the regime. And I am proud tonight of what Gatesvilloria has achieved.
People also say to me “mr Cing, can you explain why you need foreign troops to shore up your delegacy?” I have a simple explanation for that. It is as simple as it is explanatory, and explains in a simple way what needs explanation. So I am glad to have cleared that up.
In conclusion, life for Northpacificorian people is obviously better now that Gatesvillorian tanks are in the streets. That is an obvious fact that is obvious to all. Those who complain about sovereignty do not have a realizatory understanding that they are now free. Their freedom is a deep and wide freedom, which in time they will freely feel free about. They are now free to do whatever I tell them to do.
I am George Westwind Bush
I am the Krimson Cing.
thank you.[/quote]
- Flemingovia
It does not have to be universally shared; it only has to be known to those who steer Gatesville's political policies--preferably before we get completely wasted and our council meetings turn into beer pong contests and games of strip poker.That opinion is not universally shared.
Translation: All rhetoric aside, nothing I just said means we will stand idly by and allow L&C to be replaced when there are ~300 UN votes and a delegate in agreement with our policies on the line.
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Forbidden love in a backdrop of conflict.
Westwind and Gates declare their love.
[b]GONE WITH THE WESTWIND[/b][/align]
Scene 1: On the steps of Equilism. The plot is hatched
(Equilism is the once beautiful homeland of Westwind. The southern belle is talking with the twins, New Kervoskia and Dalimbar, at the door step.)
NEW KERVOSKIA: What do we care if Dalimbar was expelled from the delegacy of TNP, Westwind. The war is going to start any day now so he would have left the region anyhow.
DALIMBAR: Oh, isn't it exciting, Westwind? You know those poor Userites actually want a war?
NEW KERVOSKIA: We'll show'em.
WESTWIND: Fiddle-dee-dee. War, war, war. This war talk is spoiling all the fun at every party this spring. I get so bored I could scream. Besides, there isn't going to be any war.
NEW KERVOSKIA: Not going to be any war?
DALIMBAR: Ah, buddy, of course there's going to be a war.
WESTWIND: If either of you boys says "war" just once again, I'll go in the house and slam the door.
NEW KERVOSKIA: But Westwind honey..
DALIMBAR: Don't you want us to have a war?
NEW KERVOSKIA: Wait a minute, Westwind...
DALIMBAR: We'll talk about this...
NEW KERVOSKIA: No please, we'll do anything you say...
WESTWIND: Well-but remember I warned you.
NEW KERVOSKIA: I've got an idea. We'll talk about the barbecue Nervadar is giving over at Gatesville tomorrow.
DALIMBAR: That's a good idea. You're eating barbecue with us, aren't you, Westwind?
WESTWIND: Well, I hadn't thought about that yet, I'll...I'll think about that tomorrow.
DALIMBAR: And we want all your waltzes, there's first New Kervoskia, then me, then New Kervoskia, then me again, then JAL. Promise?
WESTWIND: I' just love to.
DALIMBAR: Yahoo!
WESTWIND: If only ..if only I didn't have every one of them taken already.
NEW KERVOSKIA: Honey, you can't do that to us.
DALIMBAR: How about if we tell you a secret?
WESTWIND: Secret? Who by?
NEW KERVOSKIA: Well, you know Miss Moo Cows, from The Pacific?
DALIMBAR: Gates' cousin? Well she's visiting Gatesville.
WESTWIND: Moo Cows? That goody-goody! Who wants no secret about him.
NEW KERVOSKIA: Well, anyway we heard...
DALIMBAR: That is, they say..
NEW KERVOSKIA: Gates is going to marry him.
DALIMBAR: You know the Gatesvillians always marry their cousins.
NEW KERVOSKIA: Now do we get those waltzes?
WESTWIND: Of course.
NEW KERVOSKIA: Yahoo!
WESTWIND: It can't be true...Gates loves me.
DALIMBAR: Westwind!
(Westwind breaks down, unable to accept the fact of Gates’ marriage. She rushes off)
End of Scene.
To be continued....
LOST, STOLEN OR STRAYED
Several Gatesville Troopers.
LAST SEEN: Heading towards The North Pacific
DISTINGUISHING MARKS: None. They are just like any other players in the game.
If any of these troopers are seen wandering in your region, please contact any official of the Gatesville Army, who will send over a car to take them home.
DO NOT APPROACH FROM DOWNWIND. They are not dangerous, but having been lost for so long they will desperately need a bath.
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The strange error message encountered by many Gatesville troopers
as they tried to play Nationstates last night. [/align]
There was consternation in Gatesville last night when Gatesville troopers, ordered in to prop up the crumbling delegacy of Westwind in the North Pacific were found to have gone to the wrong region by mistake, and were in the Userite region of “North Pacific”.
“Look, you morons” thundered Gates to his hapless troopers “we have made this as simple as we can. The boot with a “L” painted on it is your left boot; the boot with a “R” painted on it is your right boot. So when I order you to turn left, TURN BLOODY LEFT!”
Gatesville troopers were left looking bewildered at this outburst; they have been trained to obey, not to think, and therefore it is natural for them to mistake a 53-nation Foundered region for the largest Feeder in Nationstates.
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New standard issue footwear for Gatesville Troopers [/align]
The Gatesville Militia constantly boast that they are the finest fighting force in Nationstates. Raiders and Defenders across Nationstates must be feeling somewhat amused a this claim today. This reporter has had his conflicts with raiders in the past, but at least he has to admit that they generally can find the regions they are raiding – a skill seemingly evading the Gatesville Militia.
Finally, as an act of public service to Gatesville, we would like to post this notice in as many regions as possible. Perhaps it will help some poor unfortunates find their way home.
[quote][align=center][b]LOST, STOLEN OR STRAYED[/b]
Several Gatesville Troopers.
LAST SEEN: Heading towards The North Pacific
DISTINGUISHING MARKS: None. They are just like any other players in the game.
If any of these troopers are seen wandering in your region, please contact any official of the Gatesville Army, who will send over a car to take them home.
DO NOT APPROACH FROM DOWNWIND. They are not dangerous, but having been lost for so long they will desperately need a bath. [/align][/quote]