Hi. I am joining you, once again.

Az · July 10, 2003, 09:10

Sadly, my glorious nation of Dark Valley is gone now, so I am back, with a tiny state, the People's republic of Azan.

I've decided to return mostly because it seems that FINALLY we have a map.

Drogue · July 10, 2003, 14:40

Nice to see you back Azazel. CW's map is pretty impressive

Urban Ranger · July 10, 2003, 23:25

It's summer vacation, and boredom sets in.

Az · July 11, 2003, 04:38

what boredom? I am between tests.

I have a great summer ahead:

tests, London poly meet, Army, pehaps some more tests.

wait, nm.

Urban Ranger · July 11, 2003, 04:45

Nice place to rack up your post count, too

Az · July 11, 2003, 12:01

Be quiet UR!

Drogue · July 11, 2003, 12:28

And there we get the realm use of NS. I have just got a job starting in just over a weeks time

Wch means from then I might be a little less active, though I don't think it will have much effect.

Urban Ranger · July 11, 2003, 23:26

Less active than now?

Az · July 12, 2003, 04:52

I think that must be "Dinosaurs" level.

Drogue · July 12, 2003, 14:32

lol. I meant myself being less active on NS as a whole. I usually post a couple of posts on this and the main NS board per day

Az · July 13, 2003, 10:15

That's a shame.

Urban Ranger · July 14, 2003, 01:05

How's your country coming?

Az · July 20, 2003, 07:11

Growing.

20 Million people now.

Quote:

The People's Republic of Azan is a large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 20 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Social Welfare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 42%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Trout Farming.

Euthanasia is legal, it is illegal to make racist remarks in public, voting is compulsory, and marijuana is legal in the privacy of your own home. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Azan's national animal is the oran-gutan, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the The Azani pound.

Urban Ranger · July 22, 2003, 06:14

Slowww days

Az · July 28, 2003, 17:18

yep. Nothing happens.

GeneralTacticus · July 29, 2003, 03:17

Well, you can always make it happen, if you feel like it...

Or there's always the NationStates boards, they're never quiet...

Az · July 29, 2003, 13:18

Quote:

The People's Republic of Azan
"It's time to Rest and Recreate."

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Reasonable Political Freedoms: Good

Location: Apolyton
The People's Republic of Azan is a very large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business politics. Its quiet, industrious population of 56 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 46%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Cheese Exports.

Same-sex marriages are increasingly common, the government attempting to revitalize a gutted private sector, organ donation rates have hit a new low, and the government extracts trade concessions from poor nations in exchange for humanitarian aid. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Azan's national animal is the oran-gutan, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the The Azani pound.

I think it's time to go to war.

Mr. President · July 30, 2003, 00:18

Who you gonna fight?

Az · July 30, 2003, 16:22

I dunno. someone with a large population and imploded economy, I guess.

GeneralTacticus · July 31, 2003, 03:06

Akiria?

Mr. President · July 31, 2003, 03:49

Please be Akiria . . .

Archaic · July 31, 2003, 06:42

/me echos the sentiments

Az · July 31, 2003, 10:15

Akiria, only if someone allies with me. I am crazy, not stupid.

Drogue · August 1, 2003, 20:14

I am amazed at the negative sentiment towards Akiria, but will destroy any nation that attacks me. My girlfriend has just gone on holiday, so I may be a little... 'cranky' for a little while. I warn all prospective intruders now

(and the big red button is so inviting

)

Giovanni Wine · August 2, 2003, 08:38

WAR WAR WAR

Saluti

Drogue · August 3, 2003, 12:50

I guess it's tiome to recall the troops from peacekeeping, batten down the hatches and prepare to be attacked. I'm starting to see why pre-emptive strikes make sense to Americans

Jack_www · August 3, 2003, 14:20

I might use one of my nations to start a war in Apoltyon, but not my nation of Jackson.