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Suppose you were some kind of guy who is like Genghis Khan and have a menagerie of women in ur harem (for watever reason in this modern era). Lets further suppose each of ur 100+ wives yield 2+ children (so thats like 200+ rugrats) that is enough to constitute the start of a nation.
So here is the question, what would you call this nation?
Would name it after yourself??
Or your org. nickname??
:2thumbsup: We would be the kingdom of Polabia, we would be a forested mountain and plains dwelling people, but with a coastline of sandy shores and a dozen or so islands to boot. The bulk of our men would fight has heavy infantry in a plate cuirass and pauldrons, with a corinthian helm, kite shield and pike, and a battle skirt bearing the colors of our nation, or as an elite cavalry akin to polish hussars.
We would be content with our lands, our people, our religion and our culture, but we would never accept anything beneath the status of empire. We would live peacefully with neighbors who desired peace, and put those who would wish us ill in their place. If our allies needed help, we would aid them as if they were a member of our own dominion, and those who would dare attack them be summarily obliterated. :2thumbsup:
Honestly, I think I'd be way too tired. :help:Quote:
Originally Posted by kataphraktoi
Lol :laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by Banquo's Ghost
The nation of free food, women and free things.
Katankistan!!!
or maybe Polygamistan!!
or United Wives of Katankistan!!!
It would most likely be run the same as my NationState.
Either Benevolent Dictatorship or Absolute Monarchy (dictatorship would be best for a nation just growing up, whereas monarchy would be best for a nation established). Compulsive military term of 1 year at age 18 for all genders. American English would be the official language with ASL being a required course in primary and secondary education. Dropping out from secondary (high school) education is illegal. Murder, rape, and child abuse all considered high felonies and punishable by either torture and imprisonment, or execution. 100 wives would not be allowed, as monogomy will be a law. Divorce would be illegal. Abortion is illegal except in the cases of incest and rape. 16 for age of consent. Flat 7% income tax.
And various other things, but those are the key things. I'd discuss the logic in the laws, but that would be best for the backroom.
Yikes. I hope there'd be beer. Lots and lots of beer. :jawdrop:Quote:
Originally Posted by kekvitirae
Alcohol will be regulated to those with an alcohol permit, granted at age 21 provided no criminal record exists.Quote:
Originally Posted by Banquo's Ghost
In other words, yes! Drink up! (I prefer a glass of plum wine or mead)
This can be fun if we can keep religion, politics, and general nastiness out of it.
It's up to y'all to exercise Frontroomish discretion. Otherwise it's closed, not moved.
I'd call the nation somewhat incestuous...
"The Excessively Libertarian-Socialist Island Paradise of Johntopia".
most everything that is consensual will be legal. drinking age is set to 12 (coming of age rituals encouraged). operating vehicles is limited to commercial use, though public transportation will be plentiful. personal transportation is limited to feet or bikes (elderly, and the like, who need assistance will receive free on-call taxi service provided by the state).
there will be a small police force, and there will be a small, volunteer military/coast guard (to deal with pirates).
geographically, imagine corsica.. that's pretty much it.
all legal details will be handled by me (as i am dictator for life) and my hand-picked advisors. i may put certain issues to a direct vote if i don't want to make up my mind on an issue.
some form of agriculture, mining, and tourism will be the major industries. tourism will be highly regulated if too many annoying tourists start showing up. be warned.
The Kingdom of Peace and Love
Yeah that is :2thumbsup:
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
USSR (United Subjects of Silver Rusher)
You have a NationState as well? Nice. I might as well post the details on my wonderful country, The United Soviet States of Nepolonia.Quote:
Originally Posted by kekvitirae
The country is a Father Knows Best state, Civil Rights are below average, political freedoms are outlawed and the economy is frighteningly strong. Oh, and the flag.Quote:
Originally Posted by NationStates
http://www.nationstates.net/images/f.../nepolonia.jpg
Which is why I said I would keep the logic behind the various laws of my country to myself :3Quote:
Originally Posted by Beirut
Hmm. Pretty much everything would be the same except there would be a mandatory coming-of-age ritual for both sexes where you have to wrestle and kill three lions at once.
Needless to say,there would be serious population problems. :grin:
the military would be very small but person-for-person the best
nearly every surviving male would be a candidate for the Hunk Thread
Agh, none of these are a good punchline... :furious3:
Must... think.. of... one...
Aha! :idea2:
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My nation is Virtularia, though it's been dead for some time. I just filed for reinstatement, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by currywurry
it wouldn't be a nation. It would be a wild tribe that worships Hendrix and the Lizard-King. Basically, a giant hippie-commune.
Only we would all be horse archers as well.
I think the combination of archers and drug-induced visions might not be good...
~;p
Crazed Rabbit
Where Conqueror rules, all people live in perfect harmony under the vigilant guidance of His Dread Majesty.
Where Conqueror rules, every day is a sunny day, streets are paved with gold, food tastes better, and all women are beautiful.
Where Conqueror rules, knights must always say "NI!"
Where Conqueror rules, football is played with jetpacks and grenade launchers.
Where Conqueror rules, hamsters are forbidden to dance.
To ensure that all humanly beings should fall subject to His Dread Majesty, the whole world must be conquered. This will be accomplished by the unstoppable army of Screeching Naked Amazons, sired by the Great Leader in his infinite wisdom and likewise infinite manly stamina. The ultimate tyranny of Conqueror is invetable. Resistance is futile.
I will keep thinking of a nation name but the first thing I would do is encourage all my wives to take those hormones that would make them extra fertile. In the matter of just a few years I will have thousands of heirs!
Note to self – country needs to have a large agricultural and dairy industry, I’m gunna need a lot of food for all those hungry mouths.
Being surrounded by 100+ women on extra hormones? Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. :inquisitive:Quote:
Originally Posted by yesdachi
I'd probably call it something stupid like Deutschaland der II. Yeah...:no:
Inebriated horse archers?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zorba
Anyway... a China clone that isn't Communist sounds just about right. :thumbsup:
And then your dynasty will die out from inbreeding in just a few short generations, considering the majority of the population will be your sons and daughters.:tongueg:Quote:
Originally Posted by yesdachi
After reading through this lot I think I'll stay with little old England, thank-you very much.
Having thought long and hard -- I wouldn't want to live in any society that would accept me as its leader :help:
UUOGP
United Union Of Greek People
Greek Cities along the Agean Shore....
Yep
I forgot one thing...stupid people would be encouraged to volunteer for mandatory sterilization..those who don't volunteer will be dragged off kicking and screaming anyway because whether they volunteer or not it's still mandatory.
All very well, but who decides what constitutes 'stupidity' and who chooses the 'stupid'?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucjan
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
:inquisitive: You're kidding right? It was a joke...
If you know this board as well as I do, then there is every possibility that you weren't joking. Try a smilie next time. ~;) :2thumbsup:
~;) I learned quickly to stay far away from the backroom, so my perception of these boards is still fairly lighthearted.