How would you run a country?

gogrow said:

well thats no fun.... i thought it was a literal.... i dont know that i can get into the roleplay.... a little too much imagination for me

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The Colony of Hazy Acres is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 23 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 22%, but much higher for the wealthy. A large private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Woodchip Exports and Soda Sales.

All major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras, organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region, door-to-door salesmen are frequently beaten up by 'vigilantes', and Hazy Acres's soft-touch approach to diplomacy has made it known as the 'push-over' of the region. Crime is relatively low. Hazy Acres's national animal is the ganjapotamus, and its currency is the seed.

Hazy Acres is ranked 2nd in the region and 24,738th in the world for Most Rebellious Youth.

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The Federation of Corvus-Delta is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 10 million are either ruled by a sleek, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The medium-sized, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 11%. A substantial private sector is led by the Cheese Exports industry, followed by Pizza Delivery and Automobile Manufacturing.

The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, the streets are increasingly clogged with poverty-stricken beggars, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, and the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit. Crime is a serious problem. Corvus-Delta's national animal is the fynock, and its currency is the corval.

Corvus-Delta is ranked 294th in the region and 37,925th in the world for Most Rebellious Youth.

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The Issue Scientists at a private medical research laboratory have announced that they have produced a drug which will combat Hazy Acres's most notorious malady - Spon Plague.
The Debate

1. "This pill is the only known and unknown cure for the Spon Plague!" proclaims Professor Beth Frederickson, the inventor of the cure. "But if we are to go ahead with the production of this drug, we must get some government support. We're set to make a fortune from this drug - the money we earn will help us develop even more cures for other as-yet untreatable diseases. Some people won't be able to afford it of course, but hard cheese on them: they should have got a paying job while they were still capable."
2. "That's a disgraceful way to think!" says equal rights activist, Buy Mombota. "So the people who need the most help shouldn't get any? I propose that the government subsidises the production of all drugs so everyone can benefit from them, rich or not! That way the money-hungry corporations won't profit from the suffering of the masses. Of course there will be the matter of a small tax rise to fund it - but what's that when lives will be saved?"
   
   This is the position your government is preparing to adopt.
3. "I can't believe what I'm hearing," deplores well-respected religious leader, Jazz Mistletoe. "If God didn't want people to have this disease he wouldn't have created it in the first place. This is completely against the will of God and if the government allows this drug to go on sale we will all be doomed to an afterlife in a dark and fiery place! Now let's end this madness and abolish the production of pharmaceuticals and drugs altogether!"

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The Colony of Hazy Acres is a small, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 45 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.


The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and the Environment. The average income tax rate is 28%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Soda Sales, Book Publishing, and Woodchip Exports industries.


Major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day, crime suspects are forced to submit to blood testing, the Hazy Acres Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually while those near the tracks complain about the noise, and the nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control. Hazy Acres's national animal is the ganjapotamus, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the seed.
Hazy Acres is ranked 4th in the region and 43,526th in the world for Largest Manufacturing Sector.
National Happenings

• 7 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the nation has opened its arms to an influx of refugees.
• 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the Hazy Acres Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually while those near the tracks complain about the noise.
• 1 day, 7 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, crime suspects are forced to submit to blood testing.
• 1 day, 11 hours ago: Hazy Acres voted for the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Liberate Feudal Japan"".
• 1 day, 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day.
• 2 days, 7 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, retirement homes are often fitted with luxurious suites.
• 2 days, 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up.
• 3 days, 7 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the government seeks peaceful forum with terrorists.
• 3 days, 19 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes.

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2 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, pharmacies close down as medicinal drugs are sold freely by the government.

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Hazy Acres

Category: Left-Leaning College State Civil Rights:
Excellent Economy:
Strong Political Freedoms:
Very Good Location: Stonertopia
Regional Influence: Power


The Colony of Hazy Acres is a very large, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 110 million enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Education, and Public Transport. The average income tax rate is 45%, but much 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.

Billions of seeds are being poured into a space program, wildlife near farms is slowly becoming extinct, polygamy is legal, and eight year-olds can be seen lighting up in public areas. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. Hazy Acres's national animal is the ganjapotamus, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the seed.

Hazy Acres is ranked 4th in the region and 44,308th in the world for Largest Insurance Industry.

National Happenings
Hazy Acres was reclassified from "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy" to "Left-Leaning College State".
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, eight year-olds can be seen lighting up in public areas.
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, polygamy is legal.
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, wildlife near farms is slowly becoming extinct.
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, billions of seeds are being poured into a space program.
Hazy Acres was reclassified from "Democratic Socialists" to "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy".
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, underage drinkers are dragged through the streets and put in the stocks.
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, cars are banned from built-up areas.
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the nation has welcomed its expats back with open arms.
Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the government recently relinquished its monopoly on the mail service.

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DJBoxhouse said:

I would do so much

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• 16 hours ago: Hazy Acres was reclassified from "New York Times Democracy" to "Civil Rights Lovefest".
• 16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, an increasing percentage of the population's youth have homosexual parents.
• 16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, schools have extensive counseling programs for troubled students.
• 16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, truth is often impossible to tell from fiction on the evening news.
• 16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, all citizens must pass a 'multicultural sensitivity test' to be deemed fit for society.
• 16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight.
• 3 days, 16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the nation has an international reputation for compassion.
• 4 days ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, a study has shown that many parents are too embarrassed to teach their children sex education.
• 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices.
• 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, councils up and down the country wrangle over legal matters.

• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, a National Academy regulates grammar and usage.
• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, all-natural foods are becoming a major fad.
• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, Hazy Acres is building an army to protect its overseas territories.
• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, crime is on the rise as DNA sampling has been all but outlawed.
• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, drunk drivers are sentenced to death.
• 3 days, 18 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, the average commuter spends four hours a day driving to and from work.
• 3 days, 18 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, there has been a series of riots between local cannibals and health food advocates.
• 3 days, 18 hours ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, surveillance cameras are banned.
• 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, eight year-olds with lemonade stands have been known to be locked up on charges of embezzlement.
• 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Hazy Acres, tax evaders are regularly visited by agents of the Hazy Acres Blood Tithe.

• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, it is illegal for police officers to carry out searches due to strict privacy laws.
• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, citizens live in superstitious fear of the mysterious glowing clouds that float over Corvus-Delta.
• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, Members of Parliament operate under a PAYE scheme.
• 1 day, 6 hours ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, city sidewalks are crowded with overweight people.
• 3 days, 18 hours ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, a large concrete wall is being built around the country's borders.
• 3 days, 18 hours ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, anti-government web sites are springing up.
• 3 days, 18 hours ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, the government has cut its subsidies for all special interest groups.
• 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, a crusade against barbaric religious practices has begun.
• 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, citizens must pay to enjoy Corvus-Delta's pristine beaches.
• 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Corvus-Delta, politicians are losing their jobs in a plan to make the government 'leaner and fitter'.