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“Vote yes; Repeal Article IX”

The Article IX Repeal of Trecdom2 is a massive, economically powerful nation, ruled by The Emmisary with an even hand, and notable for its happy-go-lucky citizens. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.81 billion 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 the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Trecdom Prime. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Tourism industry.

The judicial system legislates morality, child labor has been outlawed, citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens, and all alcohol is banned. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Trecdom2's national animal is the Philly Phanatic, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is The Prophets, and its currency is the Gold Pressed Latinum.

Trecdom2 is ranked 134th in the region and 49,773rd in the world for Largest Publishing Industry.