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Driselbian Post [22/04-2018] [Driselbian Dispatch News] [ISSUE 8]


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    Top Stories:
    • The Pan Pacific elected as Minister of Interior [DOMESTIC]

    • Driselbia gets an official forum thread [DOMESTIC]

    • Somalia executes more rebels [ROLEPLAY]

    • Lily breaks record [INTERREGIONAL]

    • You've made it [OPINION]

    • Ask A Driselbian: SeattleNinja008 [MISCELLANIOUS]


    DOMESTIC

    THE PAN PACIFIC ELECTED AS MINISTER OF INTERIOR

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    John Smith, Junior News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 22nd, 2018 | DRISELBIA


    In a landslide victory, The Pan Pacific has been elected as Driselbia's new Minister of Interior with a total of 17 votes, annihilating Nos unitum Surge who received 5 votes and Caduceo with one vote.

    DRISELBIA - The Pan Pacific, Chancellor of Krumpelberg before Driselbia, one of the most experienced veterans of Driselbia, won the snap elections for the Minister of Interior with an astonishing 77% of the votes! The majority of these votes came from the Krumpelberg Divine Party, who supported the Pan Pacific wholeheartedly. The remaining votes for The Pan Pacific include the region's most influential figures such as Balak, SeattleNinja, and even Qandaristania! All of this, of course, was fair game, as Pan Pacific not only had amassed a large amount of experience and respect, but had stood out from the other candidates with his elaborate goals and professional speaking skills. All of these combined had successfully enabled him to easily win the race with the support of the citizens of Driselbia.

    We exclusively interviewed Hocherlan, a Vidam, regarding The Pan Pacific as MoI.

    1) Who did you vote for MoI?

    HOCHERLAN - no one

    2) Who do you think deserved the spot of MoI in all honesty?

    HOCHERLAN - Caduceo or Pan would've been fine. In terms of the greater picture, MoI is pretty useless besides having some extra clout. Besides the fact that they issue IDs, it's not that much of a big position.

    3) Who excelled the most in their campaign and 4) debate

    HOCHERLAN - I think Caduceo excelled in his campaign because he advertised himself more. But I think in the debate, Pan did better, simply because he gave more convincing arguments with material to them.

    5) Would you say that Pan will stay true to his campaign?

    HOCHERLAN - if he didn't, nobody would notice

    6) Do you have any final remarks about the situation?

    HOCHERLAN - A lot of effort spent on the MoI campaign could be better spent on the Chancellor campaign or whatever. That matters more. A lot of promises have been made, but everyone will forget about the MoI in a week or two. If Pan doesn't fulfill his promises, does anything truly change? Despite all the people who have come and gone through the government, there never was anybody we could call, "great" who changed the government. People who get their hopes up about a guy on a minor position will be disappointed. Really, the MoI is more about seeing who can get their buddy in the government.

    We congratulate him on his victory and hope that he sticks to his promises to make Driselbia a better place.

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    DRISELBIA GETS AN OFFICIAL FORUM THREAD

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    John Smith, Junior News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 22th, 2018 | DRISELBIA


    Driselbia has made its presence known in the NationStates forums thanks to a new official forum thread made by the government

    DRISELBIA - Driselbia has just expanded its digital presence and influence when it recently established its first official forum thread in the NationStates forums. The forum thread, which includes a handy 6 post long summary of Driselbia's administration, roleplay and gameplay policy, is part of a wider approach made by the Driselbian government to make the administration more effective, transparent and professional. So far, this new approach has been welcomed by many ministers and also citizens who argue that this is one of the things that Driselbia really needs in order to upgrade to the status of a great power.

    The forum thread will be used for official announcements, so-called press releases, made by the region's various ministries and the Council and will also include many more updates, including updates from the Post and monthly stats of the region that will be published by the Minister of Interior.

    Consul Qandaristania has hailed this as a great development, telling the Post that "this will revolutionize the way Driselbia interacts with other regions on NationStates and serves as a great tool to highlight the achievements made by Driselbia and its people".

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    NEW DESIGN FOR GOVERNMENT DISPATCHES

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    Solomon Brown, Junior News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 22nd, 2018 | DRISELBIA


    The government of Driselbia is now using a new design for government dispatches and official press releases made by the ministries.

    DRISELBIA - The government of Driselbia has officially announced large changes to official dispatches made by its various ministries, the chancellor and the council. The government is now able to make official press releases, who are official messages regarding policy changes, important news and executive changes as well. The Chancellor is now also able to make official WA recommendations, who recommend the citizens of Driselbia to vote a certain way on resolutions, this in a bid to increase WA participation in the region in which roughly a fourth of its residents are part of the WA.

    This is part of a new approach made by the Driselbian government to not only professionalize and increase the transparency of the government, but also widen the region's outreach and expand its presence in the NS world.

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      NOTICES
      • Driselbian Republican Army captures former protectorate

      • Voting to commence in Parliament for the first time

      • Plans to restore modern roleplay surface


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    ROLEPLAY

      VUSTIS INVESTS IN NEW WARSHIPS

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    Rakesh Cristobal, Junior News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 22nd, 2018 | VUSTIS


    Vustis has officially announced that it will invest in new warships.

    VUSTIS (SFRP) - The Vustis president Bogomil Katsarov has officially announced that the republic of Vustis would invest in new warships in order to secure its waters and also prepare in advance for potential war. A new vessel, the Zmei-class cruiser, was hailed by the president as a new peak in naval manufacturing in the small republic. Coming in at 1,389m in length and more than 18 million metric tons, it dwarfed its predecessor, the old Drakon-class vessel. The warship consists of a thick 2.9m of composite armor, which coupled with the relatively sophisticated ECM systems and defensive armament makes it a tough warship.

    President Bogomil Katsarov hailed the new Zmei-class cruiser, saying that it is "a great asset for the republic and is especially usefull now that the republic is close to an armed conflict".

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    EUROPEAN TOURIST KILLED IN ERITRIOPIA

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    Ali Hassan Mohammed, Junior News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 22nd, 2018 | ERITRIOPIA


    A European tourist was killed during a raid made by gunmen in Eritriopia's volatile Afar region

    SEMERA, ERITRIOPIA (MT) - A European tourist has been killed during a raid on the Erta Ale volcano tourist site in Eritriopia’s Afar region by gunmen who had crossed the border from nearby Djibouti. Afar regional police guarding the site exchanged fire with the attackers, and military personnel were reportedly subsequently deployed to the area by helicopter.

    Claims circulating on social media that other tourists had been kidnapped have not been confirmed, although IHS Markit assesses that the probable motivation of the raid was kidnapping of tourists for ransom, with the most probable perpetrator being the Afar Revolutionary Democratic Union Front (ARDUF).

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    SOMALIA EXECUTES MORE REBELS

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    Magda Smith, Junior News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 15th, 2018 | SOMALIA


    The Somali government has executed éven more rebels after the wide-scale repatriation announced by Djibouti

    MOGADISHU, SOMALIA - Somalia has announced that it has executed yet another 25 suspected rebels after they were detained in Baki, a town close to the border with Eritriopia earlier this week. The rebels allegedly posed as refugees returning but were recognized by Somali border patrol who swiftly arrested them and took them to Mogadishu where they were sentenced to death for treason.

    Somali leader Zakaria Osman had vowed last week to cleanse the country of 'any foreign mercenaries' as a response to Eritriopian criticism regarding the repatriation programme started by the Djiboutian government to send back over 50,000 Somali refugees from the Awdal governorate on the border with the small republic.

    Awdal is a hotspot where different rebel groups against the Issaq-dominated government of Zakaria Osman are reportedly found and are based. Some attacks on border towns have led to DJibouti and Somalia, to the dismay of Eritriopia who are backing the rebel groups, to agree to a repatriation programme and the closing of the border to any refugees wishing to leave Somalia.

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    NOTICES
    • Somalia announces it is officially a nuclear state

    • Rebels in Freedomtown make truce, cite humanitarian reasons

    • Eritriopia and Somalia to hold first talks since diplomatic crisis in Djibouti

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INTERREGIONAL

    LILY BREAKS RECORD

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    Caduceo, Foreign News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 19th, 2018 | LILY


    Lily has broken a record in most regions hit in a single update, hitting a total of 407 regions in a span of 90 minutes

    LILY - Lily, previously known as an ambitious organization who has not achieved anything notable, released information on Operation: Supernova. On the major updates of April 6th, 7th, and 14th, Lily claimed 848 regions during the fury of Operation: Supernova. This left a dent in the greatest raiding records in history as 16 total participants achieved this. These include Liliarchy, Maria Isaraider IV, Talun na hEireann, Tank Island, Mia Sabanto, Aumeltopia from SPSF, United States of Vietnam from SPSF, Phantiks a Mercenary, Chingis, Dravkian, Roavin from SPSF, Order of the white wclf, Merc Kyorgia, Libertarian David sees more, The Resentine Kingdom from SPSF, and Club Lux from The Shining Host.

    The first two waves on April 6 and 7 occupying 210 and 231 regions respectively were merely considered a warmup to the final wave on April 14, concluding the operation with 407 hits in a span of 90 minutes during the update. This sped right through Operation Umbra and Eclipse, two of the highest tag raid records both led by Black Hawks. Many individuals commend the work of Lily tremendously as they leave a mark in the Hall of Fame until they break more records.

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    BENNSINIAN APOLOGY SPARKS DEBATE IN FORCE

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    Ali Johnson, Junior News Correspondent, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
    April 20th, 2018 | FORCE


    The exiled Bennisia of Force, subject to the crime of election fraud, controversial for requesting assistance from Driselbia, has released an apology to aid in overturning his expulsion and to become a respected member of the region once again.

    FORCE - A few weeks ago, the Driselbian Post released an interregional article regarding Bennisia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Force, a region fairly similar to Driselbia. During the race for the spot of Prime Minister, Bennisia found refuge in Driselbia and requested some volunteers to aid him in rigging the election to give him victory. This, fortunately, was publicly announced and caused the downfall of his crimes. After being given several punishments including being relieved as the MoFA and restriction from both voting and running in elections, the court of Force deemed it necessary to eject Bennisia from Force and ban him. This was put into action and Bennisia was never heard from again, until he came to the Force forums under a different (yet obvious) name and released an apology directed to the Founder, Prime Minister, and Ministers that has caused clamor in the region. As far as we are aware, the authorities are already conversing about this situation.

    The official apology read: "Dear Citizens of Force,
    I want to come back. I regret and apologise for the mistakes and decisions that I have made. They were stupid, arrogant, and they've done nothing but hurt you all and hurt me. I know I've been rude to you all. And I apologise; To Ingloniania, to Seoul-Pyongyang and to Libertatis Regalis I offer my humblest apologies. If you let me come back, I won't stand for office for a long time, I won't annoy people, I won't do anything I did formerly at Force. How do I say the words, ‘I’m sorry’ when I know that words are not enough? And how can I ask you to forgive me when I know I can’t forgive myself?

    These questions I've been wrestling with since my expulsion from Force. But I have changed, I can change further. The opportunity to serve the Region, that is all I ask. I want to help; I know i can get things done and I can help you get things done. I would ask the Cabinet, Founder and Prime Minister to consider overturning my expulsion from Force.
    Yours in humble and sincere apology and regret,
    The Democratic Republic of Bennisia"

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      NOTICES
      • "Repeal Liberate KAISERREICH" to be voted out

      • TMO and DRA jointly enter Lazarus

      • Driselbia to implement new embassy policy


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    OPINION

      YOU'VE MADE IT

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      Eritriopia, Citizen of Driselbia, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
      April 22nd, 2018 | OPINION

      I know you think you’re “getting there” or “on your way” or even “stuck,” but this is your message. Your cue card from the universe. Me giving you a damn good pep talk.

      OPINION - I’ve been learning a lot lately, which is one of the best feelings. To willingly learn, to be touched by something that makes you feel the most pure form of growth, that’s almost as magical as Hermoine Granger’s hair. I’ve learned how to write a research paper and conduct a confidence interval on statistically significant pieces of data, that the zits WILL go away, people ARE listening to me, and that all of the things that I’m doing or not doing are absolutely incomparable to what everyone else is.

      I’m a senior this year, and while the cap and gown orders, yearbook spreads, and scholarship applications are due, I try every single day not to allow my freedom, personality, and youth get swept under the rug. It’s kind of hard when the rug is a magic carpet; the whole world, in essence, surrounding me, while I fly haplessly into the beautiful abyss of options.

      Adults have been telling me — and my peers — what to do for the past 17 to 18 years. Which four art classes were available, that we needed a fruit or veggie on our tray if we wanted to get the extra serving of fries at lunch, and what class was at the end of the hall.

      But now we stand alone. A hallway of doors, all open, but with secret passwords. We have to meet a standard of so and so, fill out the following personal information, and my favorite, still find a way to step out of our comfort zones.

      I don’t disagree with most of the guidance counselor slogans. But the pressure that sneakily snags onto those slogans is what gets me. I’ve been called mature for my age and bright for years, and while this is incredibly flattering and typically very confidence-enhancing, there is a small fraction of the wisdom that reminds me to be afraid of losing.

      What happens when I catch up? When I’m tired of going above and beyond? When I want to stay in my comfort zone?

      With all my statistics knowledge (very limited, I’m trying not to drown in AP Stats), I decided to conduct a very oblivious experiment and refrain from challenging myself in every aspect of my life. No more taking on extra shifts at work. No more internal dialogue of “GO TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AND BE A FAMOUS JOURNALIST BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO.” No more doubting the beauty of the simple things around me. No more cynicism. No more expectations.

      I have discovered so much by simply taking in the comfortably constant world of high school, of my home town. It is not a lesser option to stay here for college. It is not a lesser option to focus on myself. It is not a lesser option to be comfortable. In fact, I believe it takes a lot of nerve to listen to your intuitive heart. Find a niche, dig a home, create a fortress, where learning, growing, and loving is of utmost potential.

      So, back to the original thought. You’ve already made it. The door at the end of the hallway was not your destination, but a rest break. A spot to buy a postcard and remember with fond eyes.

      I learned in AP Stats that if you widen your confidence interval, your margin of error will increase. If you open your heart more vastly, the larger space there is to make mistakes. But the more right you’ll feel. So feed that confidence. Remember that no one gets less amazing— we only flourish. Teach yourself to make room for error, because in that space, in that boundless cosmos, is where you will make it.

      So, go forth, my friends. Learn.

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      MISCELLANIOUS

        ASK A DRISELBIAN: SEATTLENINJA008

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        The Newsroom, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
        April 22nd, 2018 | MISCELLANIOUS


        In this gameshow, non-Driselbians are allowed to ask a resident of Driselbia any questions and the resident will answer them to their satisfaction.

        MISCELLANIOUS - Hello and welcome to the third edition of the popular gameshow Ask a Driselbian! Non-Driselbians are allowed to ask a resident of Driselbia any questions and the resident will answer them to their satisfaction. Today, your questions will be answered by none other than SeattleNinja008, our brand new chancellor who has recently taken a more WA-oriented stance.

        Question 1: How does it feel like to be working for Driselbia?

        SeattleNinja008: Driselbia is a proud community and working for the government is true honor. The Government has its quirks but works as we needed and I am proud to be part of it.

        Question 2: What does it feel like to be a Driselbian? What characterizes a Driselbian?

        SeattleNinja008: Being a Driselbian is really fun. The community is alive and well and has much to offer. A true Driselbian is friendly, active, and participates.

        Question 3: Would you recommend people to join Driselbia?

        SeattleNinja008: Those new to the region should remain active. It may be a bit overwhelming at first, but as soon as your week is up this region has so much to offer.

        Question 4: Any last messages?

        SeattleNinja008: Yeah, the only real way to experience Nationstates is be active and Driselbia is a fine region with an operating army, RP focus, and many friendly people to chat with on the RMB and Discord.

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          Comedy Stage
          Unwind and laugh with us as we share with you this week's best jokes

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          The Newsroom, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
          April 1st, 2018 | MISCELLANIOUS


          Welcome to the comedy stage! Get a snack, a cold hot Fanta and sit, sip, and read!

          MISCELLANIOUS - Hello and welcome to the comedy stage! Sit back and enjoy your cold Fanta, get a snack and read the latest comedy with us. We hope you enjoy them!

          A Torah scholar

          A young woman brings home her fiancée to meet her parents. After dinner, her mother tells her father to find out about the young man. The father invites the fiancée to his study for a drink.

          "So what are your plans?" the father asks the young man. "I am a Torah scholar," he replies. "A Torah scholar. Hmm." the father says. "Admirable, but what will you do to provide a nice house for my daughter to live in as she's accustomed to?" "I will study," the young man replies, "and God will provide for us.". "And how will you buy her a beautiful engagement ring such as she deserves?" asks the father. "I will concentrate on my studies," the young man replies, "and God will provide for us.". "And children?" asks the father. "How will you support children?" "Don't worry, sir, God will provide," replies the fiancée.

          The conversation proceeds like this, and each time the father questions, the young idealist insists that God will provide.
          Later, the mother asks, "How did it go, honey?" The father answers, "He has no job and no plans, but the good news is he thinks I'm God."

          The pig and the cat

          A pig and a cat were walking down a dirt path. The pig was very stupid, so the cat had to explain everything to him. When the cat was talking to the pig about something, he accidentally fell down a deep pit. He asked the pig to go back to their house and grab a rope.

          The pig soon returned with a sturdy rope. 'Throw it down!' the cat shouted. So the pig threw the whole rope down the pit. 'You idiot! You were supposed to grab hold of one end!'. The pig, after thinking a while, jumped down the pit and grabbed hold of the rope.

          And now, some relevant Polandball comics!

          The Root of All


          Russia saves Europe

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            MESSAGE FROM THE NEWSROOM

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            The Newsroom, Driselbian Post (@driselbianpost.com)
            April 15th, 2018 | MISCELLANIOUS


              And now a quick message from the newsroom!

              MISCELLANIOUS Issue 8 is now here with some fresh juicy news, a new and shiny logo and now only 35 minutes away from the deadline!

              We're however still looking for reporters and journalists who could help us develop this newspaper to become something much better and deeper than it is now. If you're interested in taking part in the newspaper, then please contact the chief editor Qandaristania!

              Hail Driselbia,

              Qandaristania, Muscovqing, Mazda-otta, Gyllenemark, The Whermacht, South Alemannia, and Severin Topia of the Driselbian Newsroom

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