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Heya!
Hello!
I know I'm a little late, but congrats to 
Kyupaa on becoming the first nation ever to hit a population of 40 billion!
The Double Wing, Watkappa, and Romanica
Monday, 8 February, 2021 | 51
Every being in the universe
is an expression of the Tao.
It springs into existence,
unconscious, perfect, free,
takes on a physical body,
lets circumstances complete it.
That is why every being
spontaneously honors the Tao.
The Tao gives birth to all beings,
nourishes them, maintains them,
cares for them, comforts them, protects them,
takes them back to itself,
creating without possessing,
acting without expecting,
guiding without interfering.
That is why love of the Tao
is in the very nature of things.
Today’s Featured Nation:
The Socialist Autocracy of Dindrenzi
” Many Comrades, Many Planets, One Nation”
WA Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Dindrenzi's national animal is the Mudlark, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.
Dindrenzi is ranked 33rd in the world and 1st in NationStates for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 12,074.95 on the Clooney Contribution Index.
Yesterday’s Answer: What is St. Petersburg?
Congratulations:
West marastan
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THE 50 STATES
WHILE IT HAS ONLY 31 MILES OF COASTLINE ON THE ATLANTIC, ITS SHORELINE IS ALMOST 3,200 MILES THANKS TO A LARGE ESTUARY & ITS TRIBUTARIES
What is ... ?
Mikeswill voted against the World Assembly Resolution "Repeal "Death Penalty Ban"".
Amongst NationStates residents, voting is currently 3 -18 (86% AGAINST).
MH
OOC/Out Of Character:
Hello!
Check out the card game, it is fun! If you like collecting things, you might like it.
You can gain card packs by dealing with issues.
Another interesting aspect are the factbooks of other nations.
There are some genuinely great world-builders and storytellers out there; so if you enjoy reading, check the factbooks of the nations around you.
Aside from that, what I learned as a fairly new player myself is that one does not need to shy away from asking questions.
There are many terms out here that might be unfamiliar at first, hence, please do feel free to ask further questions.
Welcome to Nationstates!
Edit, if you are interested, here is the link to the "Almighty Nationstates FAQ":
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=338766
Rule 1) There are no wrong choices for the issues you answer, only the consequences of your choice.
That, pretty much it, actually:)
Port Myreal, Landover Baptist Church, and West marastan
Tuesday, 9 February, 2021 | 52
In the beginning was the Tao.
All things issue from it;
all things return to it.
To find the origin,
trace back the manifestations.
When you recognize the children
and find the mother,
you will be free of sorrow.
If you close your mind in judgments
and traffic with desires,
your heart will be troubled.
If you keep your mind from judging
and aren't led by the senses,
your heart will find peace.
Seeing into darkness is clarity.
Knowing how to yield is strength.
Use your own light
and return to the source of light.
This is called practicing eternity.
Today’s Featured Nation:
” United by God”
WA Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Thriving
Political Freedoms: Superb
Girua's national animal is the elephant, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Girua is ranked 179,270th in the world and 444th in NationStates for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides, with 1.89 Rich To Poor Income Ratio.
Wednesday, 10 February, 2021 | 53
The great Way is easy,
yet people prefer the side paths.
Be aware when things are out of balance.
Stay centered within the Tao.
When rich speculators prosper
While farmers lose their land;
when government officials spend money
on weapons instead of cures;
when the upper class is extravagant and irresponsible
while the poor have nowhere to turn-
all this is robbery and chaos.
It is not in keeping with the Tao.
Today’s Featured Nation:
” Tellus Elegit Fortis”
WA Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Very Good
Korwin's national animal is the lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Korwin is ranked 125,155th in the world and 409th in NationStates for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector, scoring 1,970.52 on the Charon Conveyancy Index.
Yesterday’s Answer: What is the Hindenburg?
Congratulations:
Weslania
West marastan
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THE OSCARS
THE FIRST TIME AN INDIVIDUAL WON 4 AWARDS AT A SINGLE CEREMONY WAS IN 1954, WHEN HIS WINS INCLUDED BEST 2-REEL SHORT SUBJECT
Who is ... ?
Severus Eragon Kane, West marastan, and Weslania
Thursday, 11 February, 2021 | 54
Whoever is planted in the Tao
will not be rooted up.
Whoever embraces the Tao
will not slip away.
Her name will be held in honor
from generation to generation.
Let the Tao be present in your life
and you will become genuine.
Let it be present in your family
and your family will flourish.
Let it be present in your country
and your country will be an example
to all countries in the world.
Let it be present in the universe
and the universe will sing.
How do I know this is true?
By looking inside myself.
Friday, 12 February, 2021 | 55
He who is in harmony with the Tao
is like a newborn child.
Its bones are soft, its muscles are weak,
but its grip is powerful.
It doesn't know about the union
of male and female,
yet its penis can stand erect,
so intense is its vital power.
It can scream its head off all day,
yet it never becomes hoarse,
so complete is its harmony.
The Master's power is like this.
He lets all things come and go
effortlessly, without desire.
He never expects results;
thus he is never disappointed.
He is never disappointed;
thus his spirit never grows old.
Today’s Featured Nation:
”Poets, come out of your closets”
WA Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Poetsland's national animal is the Black Cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Poetsland is ranked 103,478th in the world and 388th in NationStates for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 37,700.42 Standard Monetary Units.
The Mikes Hope Essence of Mikeswill graciously extends a warm welcome to our newest Nations:
We are the stupid heads
The Dictatorship of Obstone
Beans of great quality
Greystoke
Kushy420charles
Our Esteemed Region continues to attract the Most
Enlightened Nations in the JenGov Land.
MH
Masoilia and Greystoke
Thursday’s Answer: Who is Walt Disney?
Congratulations: 
The Innovative Animation of The Magic of Walt Disney
West marastan
The Lucky Pirate Captain of Severus Eragon Kane
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ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHERS
ASKED TO DESCRIBE THIS 4th CENTURY B.C. MEMBER OF THE CYNICS, PLATO CALLED HIM "A SOCRATES GONE MAD"
Who is ... ?
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