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The Euphemian Bloc
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ForthWall
Chris
Sotl
Jon
Carl
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Kurt
Jack
Scotch Moen
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27 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:23 pm
Jack
Member (Acadia & Valessia)
Acadia approves. 
Kurt, Mike, Jon?
Kurt, Mike, Jon?
28 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:34 pm
Chris
Member (Mitron)
Can Mitron join too?
*Once we are voted in*
*Once we are voted in*
30 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:16 pm
Scotch Moen
Member (Folland)
Of course. Euphemians united! n'such.
31 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:18 pm
Jack
Member (Acadia & Valessia)
Yay. Jon hasn't been on the forums in a while but I'm sure Kaskaskia is okay with this.
Jon hasn't been on the forums in a while but I'm sure Kaskaskia is okay with this.32 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon May 27, 2013 1:09 am
Jon
First Minister (Kaskaskia & Insulo)
Jack wrote:Yay.
Indeed.
33 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Tue May 28, 2013 1:17 am
ForthWall
Member (Kuyrut)
Kuyrut would like to have an observer present, but no real involvement.
34 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Wed May 29, 2013 8:12 pm
Jack
Member (Acadia & Valessia)
Acadia supports a Kuyrutian observer.
35 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:42 am
Jon
First Minister (Kaskaskia & Insulo)
Kaskaskia would like to propose a continent-wide ban on the class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids as an attempt to address the phenomenon of Colony Collapse Disorder. Kaskaskia has seen a massive reduction in honeybee populations and fears that without action the damages may be irreversible. Some studies have linked these pesticides with the disappearance of bees1, though they have not been conclusively proven to be the sole cause2. It is, however, extremely likely that they are a major contributing factor. There are also studies that indicate that the insecticides also harm birds and other animals3. The Kaskaskian General Assembly recently approved a ban on these chemicals, and now the government would like to ask it's Euphemian neighbors to follow suit in an effort to address this impending environmental disaster.
1a. http://www.sciencemag.org/content/336/6079/351.abstract
1b. http://www.sciencemag.org/content/336/6079/348.abstract
2. http://www.ars.usda.gov/News/docs.htm?docid=15572#research
3. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2664.12111/abstract
1a. http://www.sciencemag.org/content/336/6079/351.abstract
1b. http://www.sciencemag.org/content/336/6079/348.abstract
2. http://www.ars.usda.gov/News/docs.htm?docid=15572#research
3. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2664.12111/abstract
36 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:08 am
Chris
Member (Mitron)
Is this in response to those 25k bees found dead in Oregon?
And Mitron supports this. Bees are very important to the environment.
And Mitron supports this. Bees are very important to the environment.
37 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:16 am
Jon
First Minister (Kaskaskia & Insulo)
Chris wrote:Is this in response to those 25k bees found dead in Oregon?
And Mitron supports this. Bees are very important to the environment.
Those bees were mostly bumblebees. CCD affects honeybees and is a far bigger concern. Nearly one third of the commercial honeybees in the US died this past winter, which of late is not an uncommon figure. If we are unable to stop CCD and the other issues killing honeybees we may be looking at a global food crisis.
The EU banned Neonicotinoids in April. They are highly toxic to bees and make them more susceptible to disease in addition to the other effects, which include loss of navigational ability. It is unlikely that they are the only problem, but right now they seem to be the biggest one. We'll find out in the coming years if the European ban impacts the number of lost colonies, or if we need to find more solutions. There are a myriad of challenges facing the honeybee, from viruses to mono-culture farming and everything in between.
38 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:09 pm
Kurt
Admin (Shayden)
Shayden agrees to this proposal.
39 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:27 pm
Scotch Moen
Member (Folland)
Folland reluctantly agrees..
I freaking hate bees.
In related news, Folland is experimenting with self pollinated or auto-pollinated plants for future farming interests.
I freaking hate bees.
In related news, Folland is experimenting with self pollinated or auto-pollinated plants for future farming interests.
40 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:41 pm
Jack
Member (Acadia & Valessia)
Self-pollination. 
The Acadian Federal Assembly has approved of a ban of these chemicals.
The Acadian Federal Assembly has approved of a ban of these chemicals.
41 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:23 pm
Carl
LOL Mike
Seeing from what the Bloc has done, Okaiken has agreed to ban the pesticides.
Seeing from what the Bloc has done, Okaiken has agreed to ban the pesticides.
42 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:42 am
Jon
First Minister (Kaskaskia & Insulo)
Kaskaskia thanks it's Euphemian Allies and Okaiken for joining in it's efforts to address this environmental crisis, and hopes that these measures will make an impact.
43 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:58 pm
alerules22
Member (Oxacmela & Balisca)
Oxacmela has already banned such pesticides, and would like to apply and become a member of the Euphemian Bloc, in order to improve their diversity and also improve its relations with the Euphemian neighbors.
José María Villareal Llamadas;
President of Oxacmela.
Via the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs.
Alfredo Mangierri Dominguez,
Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
44 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:08 pm
Scotch Moen
Member (Folland)
Folland reminds the Presidency of Oxacmela that inclusion into the Euphemian Bloc warrants Diplomatic and Military partnership with the rest of the Euphemian Bloc nations. Failure to provide one of these subjects you to investigation or expulsion from the Bloc.
45 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:38 pm
Carl
Wow a warning already? Sounds like bad relationships appearing.
Okaiken expresses its concern about how applicants are being warned about joining unions instead of debriefing them the advantages and disadvantages of the union.
Okaiken expresses its concern about how applicants are being warned about joining unions instead of debriefing them the advantages and disadvantages of the union.
46 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:26 pm
alerules22
Member (Oxacmela & Balisca)
We are deeply disappointed by the words of our fellow neighbors and we fail to see a way in which your nation would think that Oxacmela would be unable to provide such services; either diplomatically or militarily.
But you should know there are limitations upon our Military;
The DN1, most importantly, states that the mission of the military of Oxacmela is the preparation of the military forces to repel external aggressions. No military armed force can leave Oxacmelan territory without a declaration of war, and approval of the Congress.
Article 129 of the 1929 Political Constitution of the United Oxacmelan States establishes that: No military authority may, in time of peace, perform any functions other than those that are directly connected with military affairs, but the Army's temporary replacement of civil police forces, in specific cases, before the creation of the Federal Preventative Police has been much debated in the Congress and in the mass communications media.
Like-wise, per Article 16: No member of the army shall, in time of peace, be quartered in private dwellings without the consent of the owner, nor may he impose any obligation whatsoever. In time of war the military may demand lodging, equipment, provisions, and other assistance, in the manner laid down in the respective martial law
We require and demand an official apology and the preparation of a meeting between the Euphemian Bloc members and the Government of the United Oxacmelan States, in order to discuss the advantages it could have in our nation. We sincerely hope that your governments realize Oxacmela is just trying to expand the possibilities of the Euphemian Bloc, improve its diversity, and improve the relations between our countries; which share a common land: the continent of Euphemia. We do remind the Government of Folland, that until now, it has only showed aggression and dismay about our application.
José María Villareal Llamadas;
President of Oxacmela.
Via the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs.
Alfredo Mangierri Dominguez;
Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
47 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:01 pm
Jack
Member (Acadia & Valessia)
Diplomatic drama. D: Acadia knows too well that it better stay out of this. But I'll try to do what Carl said.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
But I'll try to do what Carl said.Advantages:
- Free trade
- Diplomatic Continental Cooperation
- Military Continental Cooperation
- Intelligence Continental Cooperation
- Protection from Invasion by Bloc members
Disadvantages:
- Large diplomatic responsibility
- Large military responsibility
- Large intelligence responsibility (i.e. can we trust you?)
- Obligation to go to war with any nation that attacks a Bloc member
48 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:36 pm
Kurt
Admin (Shayden)
Jack, how do you never fail me?
49 Re: The Euphemian Bloc Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:29 pm
alerules22
Member (Oxacmela & Balisca)
The Government of Oxacmela will be withdrawing its application to the Euphemian Bloc.
José María Villareal Llamadas;
President of Oxacmela.
Via the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs.
Alfredo Mangierri Dominguez;
Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
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