NationStates

--------------------------The Holy Empire of Geddy Nose [June 23, 2015]
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
"They call me the twerking man; I guess that's what I am"
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=geddy_nose

Regional Influence: Minnow
Region: Balder

Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Fragile
Political Freedom: Excellent

The Holy Empire of Geddy Nose is a small, safe nation, notable for its frequent executions and irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 23 million Geddy Noseans enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 14.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The fragile Geddy Nosean economy, worth 527 billion Toshls a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Cheese Exports, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 22,944 Toshls, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Skateboarding is considered a form of diplomacy, citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns, the government has undertaken a massive education and health program to combat VODAIS, and mantis shrimp studies is academia's fastest growing field. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Geddy Nose's national animal is the Lamia, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Geddy Nose is ranked 5,673rd in The North Pacific and 114,348th in the world for Most Inclusive, scoring -22 on the Mandela-Wollstonecraft Non-Discrimination Index.

--------------------------The Most Serene Republic of Geddy Nose [August 8, 2015]
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedom: Excellent

Region: The North Pacific

The Most Serene Republic of Geddy Nose is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, frequent executions, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 291 million Geddy Noseans 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 Education, Welfare, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Geddy Nose City. The average income tax rate is 72.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but inefficient Geddy Nosean economy, worth 11.1 trillion Geddy Choirs a year, is quite specialized and mostly made up of the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Trout Farming and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 38,139 Geddy Choirs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Legislators work 24/7 due to an influx of single-issue bills, the government is attempting to impose a new national language on the public, councils up and down the country wrangle over legal matters, and large areas of Geddy Nose are not accessible by the public. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Geddy Nose's national animal is the Lamia, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Geddy Nose is ranked 2,439th in The North Pacific and 64,379th in the world for Most Developed, scoring 52 on the Human Development Index.

Top 10% of The North Pacific for Largest Trout Fishing Sector
Top 5% of the world for Largest Trout Fishing Sector

--------------------------Basic Geddy Nose Facts [June 23, 2015]

1# Blah blah blah.
2# The official time signature of Geddy Nose is 7/4.
3# Anime is banned here, but it's not like the leader watches it or anything!!
4# Despite being a Holy Empire, there really isn't much holiness going on.
5# Grand Supervisor Bubbles of the Trailer Park has a position of utmost honor and cannot be f###ing disrespected.
6# Nothernlion has a position of honor here. He makes the best omelettes.
7# Visual Kei is popular here. The most liked bands are dir en grey, X Japan, and Versailles.
8# One must put up barriers to keep oneself intact in this hellhole.
9# The Toshl is frequently melted down for utilization in various activities. Needless to say, the leader of Geddy Nose does not approve.
10# The Trollface is the most frequently seen facial expression in selfies.

--------------------------The Matriarchy of Pupaland [August 8, 2015]
Mother Knows Best State
"I want to have a monster child."
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=pupaland

Regional Influence: Minnow
Region: Winterfell

Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Strong
Political Freedom: Rare

The Matriarchy of Pupaland is a large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, complete lack of prisons, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 94 million Pupalandians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The tiny, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Healthcare, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 6.9%.

The strong Pupalandian economy, worth 5.72 trillion spoken Onii-chans a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Information Technology, and Automobile Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. Average income is 60,903 spoken Onii-chans, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.1 times as much as the poorest.

The government has cut taxes in the face of widespread tax evasion, the Coast Guard is pioneering a quixotic program to train fish, 90% of active duty PAF personnel have been laid off and replaced by robot kill-drones, and people eagerly queue days at A&E to wait for their free healthcare. Crime, especially youth-related, is a problem, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Pupaland's national animal is the Red Butterfly, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Pupaland is ranked 155th in Winterfell and 70,391st in the world for Most Developed, scoring 51 on the Human Development Index.

Top 10% of Winterfell for Largest Gambling Industry
Top 10% of the world for Largest Gambling Industry
Top 1% of Winterfell for Nudest
Top 1% of the world for Nudest
Top 10% of the world for Stupidest Citizens
Top 5% of Winterfell for Stupidest Citizens

--------------------------National Happenings

Following new legislation in Pupaland, people eagerly queue days at A&E to wait for their free healthcare.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, 90% of active duty PAF personnel have been laid off and replaced by robot kill-drones.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, the Coast Guard is pioneering a quixotic program to train fish.
Pupaland was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Largest Gambling Industry.
Pupaland was ranked in the Top 10% of the region for Largest Gambling Industry.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, the government has cut taxes in the face of widespread tax evasion.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, convicted felons are forced into slavery for their crimes.
Pupaland was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Nudest.
Pupaland was ranked in the Top 1% of the region for Nudest.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, the nation leads Winterfell in per capita stalking.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, fewer people are bathing as citizens must show ration stamps before they can turn on their faucets.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, the government has undertaken a massive education and health program to combat VODAIS.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, a National Academy regulates grammar and usage.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, anti-government web sites are springing up.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, the government's new 'Crime Can Fight Itself' policy appears to be backfiring rather badly.
Following new legislation in Pupaland, Pupaland's navy has been named the scourge of the seven thousand seas.

--------------------------The Oppressed Peoples of Yoshiki [June 18, 2015]
Father Knows Best State > Compulsory Consumerist State
"Art of life - Insane blade stabbing dreams"
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=yoshiki

Civil Rights: Very Good > Average
Economy: Thriving > Frightening (2good)
Political Freedom: Outlawed

The Oppressed Peoples of Yoshiki is a tiny, orderly nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, cynical population of 9 million Yoshikians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 21.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Yoshikian economy, worth 448 billion Kawaii Grand Pianos a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Woodchip Exports, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is notable. Average income is 49,840 Kawaii Grand Pianos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

High-income earners pay a 100% tax rate, it is illegal to make racist remarks in public, the automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts, and euthanasia is legal. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Yoshiki's national animal is the Pink Spider, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Yoshiki is ranked 1,944th in The North Pacific and 44,571st in the world for Most Armed, scoring 13.1 on the Magnum-Eastwood Ordnance Scale.

--------------------------June 23, 2015

The Oppressed Peoples of Yoshiki is a tiny, genial nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, frequent executions, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, cynical population of 18 million Yoshikians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 19.5%.

The thriving Yoshikian economy, worth 1.03 trillion Kawaii Grand Pianos a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Uranium Mining, Book Publishing, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is 57,414 Kawaii Grand Pianos, with the richest citizens earning 6.6 times as much as the poorest.

Same-sex marriages are increasingly common, citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, meat-eating is frowned upon, and prime commercial land is being swamped with archaeological teams. Crime is moderate. Yoshiki's national animal is the Pink Spider, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

--------------------------August 8, 2015

The Oppressed Peoples of Yoshiki is a huge, cultured nation, remarkable for its national health service, keen interest in outer space, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 267 million Yoshikians 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 medium-sized, corrupt, pro-business, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tateyama. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 34.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Yoshikian economy, worth 22.9 trillion Kawaii Grand Pianos a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Automobile Manufacturing, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is 85,939 Kawaii Grand Pianos, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 248,888 per year while the poor average 23,515, a ratio of 10.6 to 1.

The government is making attempts at curtailing the flood of spam emails with little progress, people regularly disappear off the streets and all evidence of them is destroyed, programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours, and newborns are being raised as mindless killing machines. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Yoshiki's national animal is the Pink Spider, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Yoshiki is ranked 366th in The North Pacific and 10,158th in the world for Most Developed, scoring 75 on the Human Development Index.

Top 10% of The North Pacific for Most Avoided
Top 10% of The North Pacific for Fastest-Growing Economies
Top 10% of The North Pacific for Most Developed
Top 10% of the world for Most Developed

--------------------------National Happenings

Following new legislation in Yoshiki, newborns are being raised as mindless killing machines.
Yoshiki was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Developed.
Yoshiki was ranked in the Top 10% of the region for Most Developed.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, people regularly disappear off the streets and all evidence of them is destroyed.
Yoshiki created a custom banner.
oshiki changed its national capital to "Tateyama".
Yoshiki altered its national flag.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, the government is making attempts at curtailing the flood of spam emails with little progress.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, all government facilities are built in the subterranean citadel of Tateyama.
1 day 12 hours ago: Following new legislation in Yoshiki, scientists recently cloned the long-extinct feather-bellied Pink Spider.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, people are now classified as male, female, or genderqueer.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, the education system has gotten a recent boost in spending.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, the government has awarded itself a month-long holiday to celebrate its achievements.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, the government has started a campaign to crack down on road rage and encourage alternate means of commuting.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, prominent cultural symbols are featured on the backs of cereal boxes.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, tax-payers are funding ever more extravagant movie projects.
Following new legislation in Yoshiki, all new "spies" are fifteen-year-old acne-ridden kids on computers.

--------------------------The Republic of Namasensei [June 28, 2015]
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
"Yoroshiku, you bitch."
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=namasensei

Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Weak
Political Freedom:  Average

The Republic of Namasensei is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its irreverence towards religion, punitive income tax rates, and devotion to social welfare. The quiet, industrious population of 18 million Namasenseians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The government — a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass — juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 78.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The weak Namasenseian economy, worth 433 billion Beers a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Soda Sales, and Book Publishing. Average income is 24,092 Beers, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Same-sex marriages are increasingly common, all industry is owned and run by the government, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Namasensei's national animal is the Bitch, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Namasensei is ranked 4,696th in the West Pacific and 99,562nd in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry, scoring 0 on the Spitz-Pollish Productivity Index.

--------------------------August 8, 2015

The Republic of Namasensei
Corrupt Dictatorship

Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Good
Political Freedom: Few

The Republic of Namasensei is a huge, orderly nation, notable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, ubiquitous missile silos, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, cynical population of 217 million Namasenseians 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.

The government — a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass — juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Healthcare, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 85.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The Namasenseian economy, worth 11.2 trillion Beers a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is mostly made up of the Book Publishing industry, with significant contributions from Cheese Exports, Gambling, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 51,753 Beers, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Scientists recently cloned the long-extinct feather-bellied Bitch, the government is promoting multicultural values with the new 'Just Be Nice, OK?' initiative, it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws, and the government is flooded with compensation requests. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Namasensei's national animal is the Bitch, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Namasensei is ranked 1,883rd in the West Pacific and 64,131st in the world for Most Developed, scoring 52 on the Human Development Index.

Top 10% of the West Pacific for Most Subsidized Industry
Top 10% of the West Pacific for Highest Average Tax Rates
Top 10% of the West Pacific for Most Rebellious Youth
Top 10% of the West Pacific for Largest Welfare Programs
Top 10% of the world for Largest Welfare Programs

--------------------------Annihilation of Nama

Long story short, Namasensei got censored, I got salty cause I already censored it. Shit got real and Namasensei got banned. This is my Trolly Passive-Aggressive message to the Volunteer Moderation Staff of nationstates:

Greetings diligent moderator.

In advance, I apologize for the rather lengthy wall of text you see presented before you; however, it was my desire to present a missive of acceptable quality. I also thank you for taking the time out of your life to read what is written here.

I was once the owner of a now deleted nation known as "Namasensei." Indeed, the nation was issued two warnings for utilization of the word "Bitch." Although the word "Bitch" was displayed as "B**ch" after an obviously ineffective attempt at making the content more suitable for display. That said, "B**ch" could have very well been "Beach," which is a relaxing seaside environment with sand, rolling waves, and quite a few sea-loving vagrants. In this context, the term "Yoroshiku, you B**ch!" which is was the nation's full slogan, could have very well represented the polite welcoming of a sentient beach. "Yoroshiku," is a Japanese expression expressing the desire of amicable relations with a stranger.

Now, the national animal was the B**ch as well. The beaches were, indeed, sentient organisms. Now how this geographical feature could also be a sentient organism is honestly beyond the comprehension of even my admittedly ample mental capacity. The beaches also frolicked happliy in a forest, which would be quite a site to see if I do say so
myself.

After the removal of my already censored nation slogan and the eradication of the frolicking B**ches population, I could have very well just accepted my wounds and continued to lead Namasensei onward to glory. Admittedly, I made quite an impetuous decision next, but please allow me to inform you about my reasons. I am quite the introverted individual, even online. I have never participated in any WA activities, nor have I posted on any message board. I consider myself to be a relatively benign individual, and I usually derive no pleasure by causing displeasure. Despite all of this, even the finest quality of leatherwork will eventually develop cracks. Such was the fate of myself.

After what can only be described as a foolish lapse of proper judgement, I saw it fitting to change the name of my National Animal to "West Pacific Volunteer Moderator." Not exactly the most harmful of changes, especially since the animals of Namasensei were treated well. However, the specificity of this change could very well be interpreted as a condemnation of the particular group in question. If I had not already entrenched myself in enough steaming fecal matter to attract several thousand close-knit families of dung beetles with that little change, I then proceeded to change my National Slogan to the following:

"有志のモデレータは有毒な小便を飲んで糞食らえ！"

Now, for those ignorant of the Japanese language this appears to be a collection of "Moon Runes." For the savvy moderator who was likely ignorant of the japanese language and was able to deduce that the message was hostile given the recent events of Namasensei, this message was probably copied and pasted into the wonderful translation tool known as Google Translate. Google Translate yields the following eloquent statement when the previously mentioned Japanese sentence is pasted into the translation box:

"Moderator of volunteers Kurae feces drinking toxic piss !"

This is a poor translation. A more accurate translation of this sentence would be

"Volunteer moderators! Drink toxic piss, fuck off and eat shit!"

Needless to say, both the proper and improper translation were wanton and irrational statements to make regarding the hard-working, upstanding moderation staff of this wonderful corner of the internet called Nation States.

There is no real justification for my actions. At that point, I was only seeking the thrill of delivering veiled insults for the sake of self-amusement. I was trying to see just how far I could push things, just how much I could get under the radar. Eventually, the antagonistic pleasure wore off... very quickly in fact. I was about to change my National Animal's name and my National Slogan into statements that would not fall victim to righteous prosecution. I had changed my slogan to "Yoroshiku!" and my national animal to "Sad Little Asterisks" and clicked on the button to confirm changes. All of the sudden, my nation no longer existed, as it was deleted by a moderator. I rather apathetically accepted this fate.

Such is life.

Did my nation deserve to be deleted for my actions? In my opinion, absolutely. Disregarding the rules is one thing, but to actively insult moderating staff is completely inexcusable. I am glad that I was punished for my behavior, as it is better for the community as a whole to be tightly regulated and controlled for the sake of creating a pleasant environment for users to interact within. If anything, the prompt deletion of my nation is a testament to the efficiency and unerring judgement of the volunteer moderation staff. I am proud to be part of such a community that permits no asininity or discordant behavior. I would like to say, continue to patrol the cyber streets of Nation States and quash undesirable behavior whenever you deem fit. People tend to think that the anonymity of the internet gives them the right to freely insult others and create strife, as I once did.

I do not wish for the re-establishment of Namasensei.wish for the re-establishment of Namasensei. Such an action is unnecessary, as I have over 10 other nations. None of these nations participate in the WA, nor do they make any posts on boards. Most importantly, all of them follow the proper codes of conduct established by the staff and Max Barry himself. I have no further intentions of causing any further trouble.

In conclusion, I request that volunteer moderator staff of Nation States continue to keep up the good work. I would like to thank you once more for reading this lengthy missive. Most importantly, I wish you, reader, and the staff of Nation States good fortune and happy lives. Thank you for keeping the peace.

With felicitations ~
Arin Manson

I can be contacted at [email protected] for further inquiries. Thank you!

--------------------------The Rush Fandom of Haenstael [June 23, 2015]
Compulsory Consumerist State
"For I Have Dined on Honeydew"
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=haenstael

The Rush Fandom of Haenstael is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart with an iron fist, and renowned for its strictly enforced bedtime, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 1.834 billion Rush Fans 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 tiny, corrupt, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Xanadu. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Rush Fanian economy, worth 195 trillion Rush Albums a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Basket Weaving. Average income is an impressive 106,800 Rush Albums, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 350,243 per year while the poor average 24,441, a ratio of 14.3 to 1.

The nation's leader appoints ministers directly, the government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country, the Haenstael Enquirer offers weekly cash prizes for 'most blasphemous song, story, or cartoon', and houses and businesses are bulldozed to make way for ever-expanding cemeteries. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Haenstael's national animal is the Trees, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Haenstael is ranked 1,532nd in Balder and 39,558th in the world for Most Inclusive, scoring 10 on the Mandela-Wollstonecraft Non-Discrimination Index.

Top 5% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens

--------------------------August 8, 2015

The Most Serene Republic of Geddy Nose
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
"We are the priests! Of the Temples... of Syrinx!"
— Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart

Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Frightening (2good)
Political Freedom: Average

The Rush Fandom of Haenstael is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart with an even hand, and remarkable for its frequent executions, smutty television, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless population of 2.103 billion Rush Fans 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 relatively small, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Xanadu. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Rush Fanian economy, worth 238 trillion Rush Albums a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 113,540 Rush Albums, with the richest citizens earning 7.5 times as much as the poorest.

Door-to-door salesmen are frequently beaten up by 'vigilantes', the nation is reliant on the principle of mutually assured destruction to maintain its security, children are raised bilingual from an early age, and morning coffees are no longer the same since the disappearance of newspapers. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Haenstael's national animal is the Trees, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Haenstael is ranked 227th in Balder and 5,913th in the world for Most Developed, scoring 82 on the Human Development Index.

Top 5% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens
Top 10% of the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector
Top 10% of the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector
Top 10% of the world for Most Cultured
Top 10% of the world for Fastest-Growing Economies
Top 10% of the world for Lowest Unemployment Rates
Top 10% of Balder for Most Developed
Top 5% of the world for Most Developed
Top 10% of the world for Largest Insurance Industry
Top 10% of the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector
Top 10% of the world for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector
Top 10% of Balder for Largest Publishing Industry
Top 10% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry
Top 10% of the world for Largest Retail Industry
Top 10% of the world for Rudest Citizens
Top 10% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector
Top 10% of the world for Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry

--------------------------A New Chapter

The lost nation of Haenstael was once something much different, much darker. The nation was inexplicably frozen in time, yet their leader was spared. During the many centuries of Haenstael's frozen state, the leader ventured around the world and gained a much different perspective on life.

And so returns the mighty leader of Haenstael with a new, less conservative outlook on politics. Thankfully, nothing much changed in good olde Haenstael. The place is still filled with poverty and lacks welfare. However something shocking did occur during the Freeze; The nation is now obsessed with Rush. Is this a bad thing? Nope, it's probably the only good thing.

So with a powerful economy, the Great Leader hopes to introduce programs to make the life of the average Haenstaelian a little bit better.

Still, don't expect many freebies.

--------------------------Haenstael: A History of Stupidity

Chapter 1 - The Callused Hand

Haenstael was founded some 483 years ago by Mikael Haenstael. Mikael Haenstael was a strong believer that not all men were created equal. The nation was founded upon the principles that all humans are to work for their success and that the successful should never be compromised to benefit "the weak." This mindset resulted in the more intelligent, determined, and capable members of society rising to the top of the fecal matter of Haenstael and becoming the "The Corn of the Crap," if you will. Haenstael developed a thriving economy and became a wonderful place to live... at least for those who didn't have to brush their teeth with the concrete of Haenstael's many metropolises. Jobs in the Information Technology field were booming out of control, but once again, only the higher rungs of society could really benefit from these high-paying jobs. After all, it's hard to learn C++ on an Istone 6. The poor fools who couldn't afford a computer, much a less a college education, were forced to partake in the noble activity of basket weaving. There was absolutely no government support of any kind, in fact, many poverty-stricken people of Haenstael took to slot machines, roulette wheels, and pachinko parlors so they could at least have fries with that burger. There is a middle class, but it's not worth mentioning.

--------------------------Haenstaelian Geography

Like many great cities, the capital of Haenstael is located near a river. In addition to initially providing a wonderful place to defecate provided the plumbing back the average Haenstaelian Hovel wasn't functioning properly, it also used to provide a nice view. Yeah, you may have witnessed many bare buttocks releasing the brown gift of man into the unfortunate waters below, but hey, you get used to it! But no my dear reader, a sight like this isn't at all common in Haenstael these days. You're more likely to see industrial waste being *ahem* "properly" disposed.

Don't fret. The new Haenstaelian Administration seeks to improve environmental quality even at the expense of economic prosperity. Yes, it's that bad.

--------------------------The Theocracy of Foonye [June 17, 2015]
Iron Fist Consumerists
"神 is the only way."
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=foonye

Civil Rights: Unheard Of
Economy: Good
Political Freedom: Unheard Of

Region: Imperium of the Wolf
Regional Influence: Minnow

Top 10% of the world for Most Devout
Top 5% of Imperium of the Wolf for Most Devout

26 million Foonyeans. Compulsory vegetarianism, compulsory military service, and punitive income tax rates.

The Theocracy of Foonye is a tiny, orderly nation, notable for its compulsory vegetarianism, compulsory military service, and state-planned economy. The cynical, devout population of 9 million Foonyeans are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The enormous, moralistic, well-organized government prioritizes Spirituality, although Law & Order and Defense are also considered important. The average income tax rate is 63.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The fair Foonyean economy, worth 273 billion Yoshes a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient, broadly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, Cheese Exports, and Basket Weaving. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 30,345 Yoshes, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Public nudity is compulsory, euthanasia is illegal, Harry Potter books are banned, and vegetarianism is compulsory. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Foonye's national animal is the Thin-Footed Clucker.

Foonye is ranked 302nd in Imperium of the Wolf and 111,454th in the world for Most Developed, scoring 45 on the Human Development Index.

--------------------------March 14, 2016

The Theocracy of Foonye
Father Knows Best State
"神 is the only way."

Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Good
Political Freedom: Outlawed

Region: Lazarus
Regional Influence: Newcomer

The Theocracy of Foonye is a huge, safe nation, ruled by Papa Foon with an iron fist, and remarkable for its frequent executions, sprawling nuclear power plants, and digital currency. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 991 million Foonyeans are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The enormous, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Spirituality. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Toshl Town. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 52.0%.

The Foonyean economy, worth 33.4 trillion Yoshes a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient, highly specialized black market in Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, Basket Weaving, and Gambling. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 33,685 Yoshes, with the richest citizens earning 7.1 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists recently cloned the long-extinct feather-bellied Thin-Footed Clucker, traveller camps regularly block five-lane superhighways, hunters have been known to lose limbs while attempting to 'play tag' with their prey, and Papa Foon has been self-declared as the Most Supreme Magnificent Overlord of Everything You Ever Saw. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Foonye's national animal is the Thin-Footed Clucker, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Top 5%: Nudest, Most Primitive, Most Ignorant Citizens
Top 10%: Most Devout

--------------------------April 24, 2016

The Theocracy of Foonye is a massive, orderly nation, ruled by Papa Foon with an iron fist, and renowned for its triple-decker prams, digital currency, and suspicion of poets. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 1.234 billion Foonyeans are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The enormous, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Spirituality. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Toshl Town. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 49.8%.

The Foonyean economy, worth 41.0 trillion Yoshes a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient, highly specialized black market in Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, Basket Weaving, and Gambling. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 33,258 Yoshes, with the richest citizens earning 7.1 times as much as the poorest.

Innocent defendants often plead guilty for fear of receiving a much harsher sentence before jury, inter-species marriages are ignored by the government, graffiti graces every city's streets, and the police insist that racism does not exist. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Foonye's national animal is the Thin-Footed Clucker, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Foonye is ranked 185,714th in the world and 5,909th in Lazarus for Smartest Citizens, with 1.09 Quips Per Hour.

--------------------------National Happenings

Following new legislation in Foonye, mining safety laws are often more expensive than what's being mined.
Following new legislation in Foonye, there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt.
Following new legislation in Foonye, rag-wearing teachers are often mistaken for homeless people.
Following new legislation in Foonye, closed universities are currently being converted into MacDonald's restaurants.
Following new legislation in Foonye, illegal hunting is rife after veganism was recently made compulsory.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the government snoops on private internet connections.
Following new legislation in Foonye, strange looking men with big red noses are found hiding behind bushes and inside dustbins.
Following new legislation in Foonye, protesters are up in arms over new nuclear power stations.
Following new legislation in Foonye, half-naked men feature prominently in official military materials.
Following new legislation in Foonye, door-to-door salesmen are frequently beaten up by 'vigilantes'.
Following new legislation in Foonye, psychological disorders are a taboo subject.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the Ministry of Truthiness now manages the entire media industry.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the government spends millions of tax Yoshes on vouchers to pay for expensive private schools.
Following new legislation in Foonye, long arduous trials are held for the most trivial of offences.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the government's only official statement on the burning down of Foonye City was that 'they shouldn't have been so careless'.
Following new legislation in Foonye, postmen have been arrested in job lots for selling junk mail as home insulation.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the military is recruiting war criminals to join its weapons research teams.
Following new legislation in Foonye, a massive campaign is underway to ensure the race of Foonye remains pure.
Following new legislation in Foonye, all alcohol is banned.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas.
Following new legislation in Foonye, Foonye's newly-famous raindances to summon storms instead attract tourists from all over Imperium of the Wolf.
Following new legislation in Foonye, military spending recently hit a new high.
Following new legislation in Foonye, ethnic minorities are often refused admission to some of the nation's best schools.
Following new legislation in Foonye, women are ordered home to reproduce for the glory of the Theocracy.
Following new legislation in Foonye, bicyclists are banned from major roads.
Following new legislation in Foonye, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit.
Following new legislation in Foonye, citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements.
Following new legislation in Foonye, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
Foonye was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Devout.
Foonye was ranked in the Top 5% of the region for Most Devout.
Following new legislation in Foonye, employers may fire workers without giving any reason.
Following new legislation in Foonye, vegetarianism is compulsory.
Following new legislation in Foonye, Harry Potter books are banned.
Following new legislation in Foonye, euthanasia is illegal.
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