Long Live Mobilita Republica. - Page 18

DixieGal · 03-19-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartacus2112

A bit late for the thread...I'm in!

So, tell me, when and where on earth was Bob Newhart doing magic tricks?

krisk · 03-19-2009, 03:52 PM

Squirrel defense you say? I have a fully trained kitten kombat korps loaded and ready to go!

RWood · 03-19-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nekokami

From a philosophical point of view, I think this is actually a good thing. "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people," and all that.

The fiscal policy of the government in question, however, is another matter. I think my status as a Quaker means I have to be a Conscientious Objector to that, too.

(Not that I expect the government of Mobilita Republica to be any more responsive to those concerns than the physical nation I live in.)

Er... where was I?

Maybe I want to apply for dual citizenship. What was your country called, again?

We never had the need for a name before, not sure if we even need one now. Mostly we just get together at the Friends Meeting House or the Uni-Uni Community Hall and talk things out. Government service is a responsibility taken on in addition to what you normally do, not something that provides all of your substance. Where over 90% of the population does not pay taxes and expects the less than 10% remaining to pay for all of the government without having a say in the organization or functioning of the government, civil unrest or collapse will follow.

Neko, you are more than welcome. Your simple affirmation is all that is required since it would be taken with an open heart. From you I have no doubt that that is true.

There are no formal titles or job descriptions, people do what needs to be done and then go back to their normal lives. No one here makes a profession out of governing.

DixieGal · 03-19-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RWood

There are no formal titles or job descriptions, people do what needs to be done and then go back to their normal lives. No one here makes a profession out of governing.

Hmmph! Sounds like some sort of commie New Athens or platonic Utopia or something. It'll never last.

dreams · 03-19-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dreams

May I build my vacation home in MR (Mobilita Republica) for those occasional visits when I need a good laugh before returning to the rest of the world?

It would have been just a small little thing

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Originally Posted by RWood

I applied for a position and DG turned me down so rather than be the entire (or 50%) of the tax base I moved outside the country to my country house. Nice place, low taxes.

It does have great defenses and could hold off a large invasion, not that MR could even mount one large enough. Rather than overtax the people here we have Krispy Kreame Donut stores, a brewery, a distillery, and a drug manufacturing plant. It is amazing how much of the stimulus money from MR has already flowed in to this area. From the published reports, it seems that we have already gotten over two-thirds of it.

This means that we can afford the finest defensive hardware -- not that we would need much against your sling-shots, hula-hoops, and frisbee throwers. We just completed our new digital television station and satellite relay system so if you can find the funds we will be happy to sell you some bandwidth to replace your 56k dial-up Internet service that the palace is currently using. (Yes, we have spies there too.)

This week's special is a dozen glazed for $2.50. Cash only. No IOUs or credit.

Sounds pretty good.

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

RWood, I like your country!

After I finish this wall, I'll join you and enjoy the view

Hey, me too! I like donuts and keeping my money

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Originally Posted by RWood

We never had the need for a name before, not sure if we even need one now. Mostly we just get together at the Friends Meeting House or the Uni-Uni Community Hall and talk things out. Government service is a responsibility taken on in addition to what you normally do, not something that provides all of your substance. Where over 90% of the population does not pay taxes and expects the less than 10% remaining to pay for all of the government without having a say in the organization or functioning of the government, civil unrest or collapse will follow.

Neko, you are more than welcome. Your simple affirmation is all that is required since it would be taken with an open heart. From you I have no doubt that that is true.

There are no formal titles or job descriptions, people do what needs to be done and then go back to their normal lives. No one here makes a profession out of governing.

Oh, I like your place. May I build my vacation home there instead?

ravenne · 03-19-2009, 04:53 PM

This thread is killing me

You want a guinea pig for Ricky? Okay, no problem. But a cage????!!!! Are you sure? DesertGrandma, do we need a cage-or-not-a-cage poll here?

ShortNCuddlyAm · 03-19-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

Okay, no problem - I've just commandeered all the chocolate from the main factories around the world - I've, therefore, got it without paying ...

Prepare the defense team to repel boarders.

A threat to the nation's chocolate? defence team ready

pshrynk · 03-19-2009, 04:58 PM

I thought we needed the boarders in order to pay the rent.

(And DG's Amex Black Bill.)

RickyMaveety · 03-19-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenne

This thread is killing me

You want a guinea pig for Ricky? Okay, no problem. But a cage????!!!! Are you sure? DesertGrandma, do we need a cage-or-not-a-cage poll here?

Guinea Pig -- YES
Cage -- NO

RWood · 03-19-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Hmmph! Sounds like some sort of commie New Athens or platonic Utopia or something. It'll never last.

Utopia? No. One person's utopia is the next person's hell.

There are people in the employ of the government such as the defense forces; however, they are not the same ones as setting the policy.

DixieGal · 03-19-2009, 05:19 PM

[QUOTE=RWood;400632]There are people in the employ of the government such as the defense forces; however, they are not the same ones as setting the policy.[/[/COLOR]QUOTE]

I know those people. Let's think of that as a "glass half full" scenario. Otherwise AM would be running off declaring war on everyone just to play with her toys. The Queen would have to learn to lob squirrels from a trebuchet. I might have to pay some of them, instead of telling them to loot the treasures of fallen enemies for their salaries.

ravenne · 03-19-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Guinea Pig -- YES
Cage -- NO

Here we go: The hairy little something on the seal´s nose is a guinea pig. Will you pay taxes now or what was the deal again

ShortNCuddlyAm · 03-19-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenne

Here we go: The hairy little something on the seal´s nose is a guinea pig. Will you pay taxes now or what was the deal again

I think the deal was she'd stop complaining about the lack of guinea pig

Speaking of which, where's the trebuchet? *ducks*

pshrynk · 03-19-2009, 05:28 PM

I don't see no pandaborgs, either!

RickyMaveety · 03-19-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenne

Here we go: The hairy little something on the seal´s nose is a guinea pig. Will you pay taxes now or what was the deal again

No no no .... can't have it there ... it's covering up either Harv or Vera.

I'll probably never pay taxes, but I might stop complaining .... maybe.

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krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	Squirrel defense you say? I have a fully trained kitten kombat korps loaded and ready to go!

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03-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#266
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	[QUOTE=RWood;400632]There are people in the employ of the government such as the defense forces; however, they are not the same ones as setting the policy.[/[/COLOR]QUOTE] I know those people. Let's think of that as a "glass half full" scenario. Otherwise AM would be running off declaring war on everyone just to play with her toys. The Queen would have to learn to lob squirrels from a trebuchet. I might have to pay some of them, instead of telling them to loot the treasures of fallen enemies for their salaries.

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pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	I don't see no pandaborgs, either!