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Friday, 9 April, 2021 | 30
Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men
doesn't try to force issues
or defeat enemies by force of arms.
For every force there is a counterforce.
Violence, even well intentioned,
always rebounds upon oneself.
The Master does his job
and then stops.
He understands that the universe
is forever out of control,
and that trying to dominate events
goes against the current of the Tao.
Because he believes in himself,
he doesn't try to convince others.
Because he is content with himself,
he doesn't need others' approval.
Because he accepts himself,
the whole world accepts him.
Today’s Featured Nation:
The Federation of Nunavutialand
” Per ardua ad astra”
WA Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Nunavutialand's national animal is the Black Bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Nunavutialand is ranked 2,538th in the world and 5th in NationStates for Highest Wealthy Incomes, with 840,163 Standard Monetary Units.
Landover Baptist Church, Masoilia, West marastan, Nepri, and 3 othersKith and Kin, Tomatoes, and Fusion cuisine kitchens
Post self-deleted by Ezzonin.
just wondering why the national animal isn't the polar bear
Masoilia, West marastan, Nepri, and Fusion cuisine kitchens
Post self-deleted by Ezzonin.
Post self-deleted by Ezzonin.
West marastan, Czecho-Romania, and Ezzonin
Cant ever go wrong with meat trio
BrightonBurg and West marastan
Saturday, 10 April, 2021 | 31
Weapons are the tools of violence;
all decent men detest them.
Weapons are the tools of fear;
a decent man will avoid them
except in the direst necessity
and, if compelled, will use them
only with the utmost restraint.
Peace is his highest value.
If the peace has been shattered,
how can he be content?
His enemies are not demons,
but human beings like himself.
He doesn't wish them personal harm.
Nor does he rejoice in victory.
How could he rejoice in victory
and delight in the slaughter of men?
He enters a battle gravely,
with sorrow and with great compassion,
as if he were attending a funeral.
8 hours ago: The MikesHope Essence of Mikeswill ejected and banned The Republic of Ezzonin from the region.
It is with regret that I found it necessary to Banject said Nation from this region. Ezzonin (a puppet of The North Pacific member Them Chic) entered our region some time ago and petitioned to have his name placed in the World Factbook Entry as a donor of cards to regional Nations. His initial card giveaways were met with positive reactions amongst our membership. Of late, however, Ezzonin's activity diminished and I removed them from the WFB.
Resurrecting themselves today all was well and good: a courtesy was asked, given, and then taken back by our antagonist. Under normal circumstances I could ignore the lack of courtesy and willful deceit but not from one who claimed to dedicate themselves to the card wellbeing of our gracious community. And so in an act as swift as a trade bid, Ezzonin found themselves discarded to the Junk pile never to return.
It is quite possible that tinge of remorse may have tried to avail itself. But said sentiment quickly dissipated in the knowledge their puppet-master is a TNP member who may have tagged along in the raid that ended our illustrious Delegate streak.
And so it goes...
Mike
Landover Baptist Church, Supoticenk, Kaacko, West marastan, and 2 othersCzecho-Romania, and Kith and Kin
Here's my opinion: Ezzonin wasn't the worst person in the world. There certainly have been people much, much worse who I have encountered here on NS.
That being said, I first got a bit suspicious of them a while back. I remember reading through a dispatch they had describing four weeks of giveaways for this region, and only three of those giveaways ever occurred. At that time, and to this day, I didn't think it was too suspicious. I mean, RL may have gotten in the way, right?
The WFE stuff was a bit weird, sure. Myself, I would've proven myself as a member of our community, establishing myself as a staple, and maybe, just maybe, you'd put me in the WFE. If you didn't, I wouldn't complain, and I certainly wouldn't ask you to add me. Again though, there could've been weirder things.
As for being a member of TNP, being a member of the cards community, you certainly know as well as I do that TNP is NS' preeminent card-collecting region, so I don't see why that would be a negative factor.
Lastly, there's no proof that Ezzonin participated in the raid at the end of November. Of course, I wasn't there, but from what I remember, that raid was mainly TGW and Lily, and not the NPA (again, I could very much be wrong). Even if Ezzonin was a part of that raid, well... so was Frenchy! You let her stay for three and a half months after the raid before she left on her own terms. Treating Ezzonin any differently seems like a bit of a double standard to me.
In the end, this is of course your region, and you have the sole right to do what you want with it. Personally, I would've let them stay and given them a second chance, but the facts of the situation are so murky that there really is no right or wrong answer.
Today’s Featured Nation:
” Peace and Justice”
WA Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Powerhouse
Political Freedoms: Good
Weach Oastaha's national animal is the panther, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Weach Oastaha is ranked 14,746th in the world and 184th in NationStates for Most Beautiful Environments, with 1,293 Pounds Of Wildlife Per Square Mile.
Landover Baptist Church, West marastan, and Nepri
Ready for the next poll battle?
^ Pancakes Vs. Waffles Vs. French Toast Vs. Crepes!
Sunday, 11 April, 2021 | 32
The Tao can't be perceived.
Smaller than an electron,
it contains uncountable galaxies.
If powerful men and women
could remain centered in the Tao,
all things would be in harmony.
The world would become a paradise.
All people would be at peace,
and the law would be written in their hearts.
When you have names and forms,
know that they are provisional.
When you have institutions,
know where their functions should end.
Knowing when to stop,
you can avoid any danger.
All things end in the Tao
as rivers flow into the sea.
West marastan and Kith and Kin
Today’s Featured Nation:
”Get paid”
WA Category: Left-wing Utopia
Civil Rights: Excessive
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: World Benchmark
Beanz's national animal is the dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.
Beanz is ranked 243,231st in the world and 523rd in NationStates for Largest Mining Sector, scoring -28.11 on the Blue Sky Asbestos Index.
Masoilia, West marastan, and Nepri
Friday’s Answer: What is “Of Mice and Men”?
Congratulations: 
The Lucky Pirate Captain of Severus Eragon Kane
Only telegrammed responses will be considered
All responses must be in the form of a question
OLYMPIC HOSTS
ASIDE FROM THE UNITED STATES, ONE OF THE 2 COUNTRIES WITH 2 DIFFERENT CITIES THAT HAVE HOSTED THE SUMMER OLYMPICS
What is ... ?
AGAINST! AGAINST! AGAINST!
The current SC Resolution, Commend Honeydewistania has been posted on our off-site forums at:
https://bnationstates.runboard.com/t84331
Security Council Resolution At Vote
Commend Honeydewistania
A resolution to recognize outstanding contribution by a nation or region.
Blah, Blah
Blah
Blah
Blah
Blah
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COMMEND / CONDEMN PROPOSALS:
These Condemn & Commend Resolutions are mostly a popularity contest and a waste of the World Assembly’s time. It is not the Business of the World Assembly to Honour Nations. The WA is not a Beauty Contest. We would ignore these Resolutions were it not for the ridiculous precedent these Resolutions present.
As such, Mikeswill voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Commend Honeydewistania".
Mikes Hope Essence of Mikeswill
WA Delegate
NationStates Region
AGAINST! AGAINST! AGAINST!
Monday, 12 April, 2021 | 33
Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.
If you realize that you have enough,
you are truly rich.
If you stay in the center
and embrace death with your whole heart,
you will endure forever.
Today’s Featured Nation:
” Poets, come out of your closets”
WA Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Superb
Poetsland's national animal is the Black Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Poetsland is ranked 1,101st in the world and 7th in NationStates for Best Weather, with 610 Meters Of Sunlight.
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