NationStates | The funhouse of Esselldee

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Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good	Economy: Frightening	Political Freedoms: Superb

Regional Influence: Contender

Location: Canada

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The funhouse of Esselldee is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Esselldee with a fair hand, and remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 19.973 billion enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, the Environment, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Esselldee City. The average income tax rate is 99%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Meat-eating is frowned upon, parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads, prison visits increase substantially during election years, and the government has ordered a moratorium on referenda. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Esselldee's national animal is the nauga, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the dineroo.

Esselldee is ranked 2nd in Canada and 298th in the world for Most Pacifist, scoring 2,176 on the Lennon-Springsteen Scale.

Easter Egg #1 in Canada for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 1% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens Top 5% of Canada for Most Subsidized Industry Top 5% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry Top 1% of the world for Most Cultured Top 5% of Canada for Most Cultured Top 1% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 5% of Canada for Most Eco-Friendly Governments Top 5% of Canada for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 5% of the world for Fastest-Growing Economies Top 10% of the world for Lowest Unemployment Rates Top 1% of the world for Most World Assembly Endorsements Top 5% of Canada for Most World Assembly Endorsements #1 in Canada for Most Beautiful Environments Top 1% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments Top 5% of the world for Most Godforsaken Top 10% of Canada for Largest Public Sector Top 1% of the world for Largest Public Sector Top 1% of Canada for Most Developed Top 1% of the world for Most Developed Top 5% of the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare Top 1% of the world for Healthiest Citizens Top 5% of Canada for Healthiest Citizens Top 10% of Canada for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates Top 1% of the world for Most Influential Top 5% of Canada for Most Influential Top 5% of the world for Least Corrupt Governments Top 10% of the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights Top 1% of the world for Longest Average Lifespans Top 5% of Canada for Longest Average Lifespans Top 5% of the world for Lowest Crime Rates Top 10% of the world for Nudest Top 1% of the world for Most Pacifist Top 5% of Canada for Most Pacifist Top 10% of the world for Highest Police Ratios Top 5% of Canada for Largest Populations Top 5% of the world for Largest Populations Top 10% of Canada for Largest Public Transport Department Top 1% of the world for Most Rebellious Youth Top 5% of Canada for Most Rebellious Youth Top 5% of the world for Rudest Citizens Top 5% of the world for Safest Top 1% of the world for Smartest Citizens Top 5% of Canada for Smartest Citizens #1 in Canada for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 1% of the world for Most Popular Tourist Destinations Top 1% of the world for Best Weather Top 5% of Canada for Best Weather

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity: 1 day 3 hours ago

2 hours ago: Esselldee was ranked in the Top 5% of the region for Most Pacifist (last census: Top 1%).
16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Esselldee, the government has ordered a moratorium on referenda.
16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Esselldee, prison visits increase substantially during election years.
2 days 4 hours ago: Following new legislation in Esselldee, parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads.
3 days 3 hours ago: Esselldee was ranked in the Top 5% of the region for Longest Average Lifespans (last census: Top 1%).
3 days 4 hours ago: Following new legislation in Esselldee, meat-eating is frowned upon.
3 days 4 hours ago: Following new legislation in Esselldee, cheese has become the new icon of political dissent.
3 days 13 hours ago: Esselldee endorsed The Republic of Fidem.
3 days 13 hours ago: Esselldee endorsed The Republic of Hamen.
5 days ago: Following new legislation in Esselldee, religious organizations are being forced to leave the country or pay income taxes like everybody else.