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The Republic of Isles de hobo
"Spare some change?"
| Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Good |
Economy: Thriving |
Political Freedoms: Below Average |
Location: Nerds United In Nerdyness |
Regional Influence: Eminence Grise |
The Republic of Isles de hobo is a huge, safe nation, renowned for its anti-smoking policies. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 663 million 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.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 95%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Tourism industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Book Publishing.
People reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, a National Academy regulates grammar and usage, the public health bureaucracy is wrapped in miles of red tape, and the controversial show 'Who Wants to be an Immigrant?' has become wildly popular. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Isles de hobo's national animal is the starved dog, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the begging cups.
Isles de hobo is ranked 1st in the region and 24,972nd in the world for Most Influential.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity: 2 days ago
- 2 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, the controversial show 'Who Wants to be an Immigrant?' has become wildly popular.
- 2 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, the public health bureaucracy is wrapped in miles of red tape.
- 2 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, a National Academy regulates grammar and usage.
- 2 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight.
- 2 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, drunk drivers are sentenced to death.
- 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, psychological disorders are a taboo subject.
- 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit.
- 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, corporate 'hostile takeovers' now involve ICBMs and main battle tanks.
- 5 days ago: Following new legislation in Isles de hobo, several citizens have complained about scientists abducting their pets for experimentation.
- 5 days ago: Isles de hobo lodged a message at Nerds United In Nerdyness Civil Headquarters.
