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General Assembly
Improving the world one resolution at a time.
Prevention Of Forced Sterilisation
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 10088 Against: 2172
Final Vote (TNP): For: 826 Against: 110 with percentage of WA nations voting: 50
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 111 Against: 27 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 207 Against: 40 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 291 Against: 44 with percentage of WA nations voting: 61
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Prevention Of Forced Sterilisation" is a proposal that seeks to put an end to involuntary sterilisation (that is, the involuntary "removal of an individual's reproductive ability"), an immoral and inhumane act often used to oppress the rights of people and groups, as well as an ineffective punishment. It accomplishes this goal in an effective and concise manner. It is a necessary and adequate extension to the extant resolution Ban On Sterilisation Of Minors Etc, especially through clause four of the proposal. The proposal demonstrates the sophisticated handling of the subject at hand and would make an excellent addition to international legislation.
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For this proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 10088 Against: 2172
Final Vote (TNP): For: 826 Against: 110 with percentage of WA nations voting: 50
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 111 Against: 27 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 207 Against: 40 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 291 Against: 44 with percentage of WA nations voting: 61
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Prevention Of Forced Sterilisation" is a proposal that seeks to put an end to involuntary sterilisation (that is, the involuntary "removal of an individual's reproductive ability"), an immoral and inhumane act often used to oppress the rights of people and groups, as well as an ineffective punishment. It accomplishes this goal in an effective and concise manner. It is a necessary and adequate extension to the extant resolution Ban On Sterilisation Of Minors Etc, especially through clause four of the proposal. The proposal demonstrates the sophisticated handling of the subject at hand and would make an excellent addition to international legislation.
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For this proposal.
On Marijuana
Spoiler:
Status: Failed
Final Vote (World): For: 4253 Against: 7060
Final Vote (TNP): For: 192 Against: 636 with percentage of WA nations voting: 43
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 35 Against: 102 with percentage of WA nations voting: 31
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 83 Against: 170 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 100 Against: 181 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
While On Marijuana is well-intentioned, those intentions are not sufficient enough to make a well-written proposal. First of all, considering the vast variety present in World Assembly nations, it is almost nonsensical to write a proposal on such a narrow category of drugs - it would've made more sense to write a proposal on a wider category of drugs. Beyond the topic, the proposal text is equally flawed. For one, in the Mandates clause, the phrase "incarcerated for marijuana and marijuana related paraphernalia" simply makes no sense because people can only be incarcerates for crimes related to the drug. If we were to interpret is this way, the proposal becomes extremely problematic as it would require dealers and even violent offenders to be released, whose crimes are not victimless, unlike possession. In the Ensures clause, without a proper specification of the percentage for reparations, the clause is meaningless as nations can set any percentage they want, including almost zero.
For the reasons above, the Ministry recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 4253 Against: 7060
Final Vote (TNP): For: 192 Against: 636 with percentage of WA nations voting: 43
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 35 Against: 102 with percentage of WA nations voting: 31
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 83 Against: 170 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 100 Against: 181 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
While On Marijuana is well-intentioned, those intentions are not sufficient enough to make a well-written proposal. First of all, considering the vast variety present in World Assembly nations, it is almost nonsensical to write a proposal on such a narrow category of drugs - it would've made more sense to write a proposal on a wider category of drugs. Beyond the topic, the proposal text is equally flawed. For one, in the Mandates clause, the phrase "incarcerated for marijuana and marijuana related paraphernalia" simply makes no sense because people can only be incarcerates for crimes related to the drug. If we were to interpret is this way, the proposal becomes extremely problematic as it would require dealers and even violent offenders to be released, whose crimes are not victimless, unlike possession. In the Ensures clause, without a proper specification of the percentage for reparations, the clause is meaningless as nations can set any percentage they want, including almost zero.
For the reasons above, the Ministry recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Repeal Reproductive Freedoms
Spoiler:
Status: Failed
Final Vote (World): For: 3333 Against: 8792
Final Vote (TNP): For: 159 Against: 770 with percentage of WA nations voting: 45
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 33 Against: 108 with percentage of WA nations voting: 31
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 41 Against: 204 with percentage of WA nations voting: 45
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 67 Against: 234 with percentage of WA nations voting: 46
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The proposal at vote, "Repeal: Reproductive Freedoms", attempts to repeal a resolution that is known for its longstanding protection of women's rights, and namely the right to have bodily autonomy in regards to the termination of pregnancy. The author wishes to repeal the target solely for the fact that he has a natural dislike of abortion.
While there are some concerns that are not completely without merit, these are mostly able to be overlooked, given the fact that Reproductive Freedoms does actually supply more societal good than the moral outrage that some may have over it causes. The author attempts to claim to be concerned with the flaws they believe are present in the resolution, ignoring the fact that none of the "flaws" are unobjective, and are rather moral concerns, which, in most cases, is not grounds for repeal. Even in the case that these claims were factually accurate, the author is intentionally misleading with them, given the fact that they have no intention to actually have a replacement go into effect.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 3333 Against: 8792
Final Vote (TNP): For: 159 Against: 770 with percentage of WA nations voting: 45
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 33 Against: 108 with percentage of WA nations voting: 31
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 41 Against: 204 with percentage of WA nations voting: 45
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 67 Against: 234 with percentage of WA nations voting: 46
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The proposal at vote, "Repeal: Reproductive Freedoms", attempts to repeal a resolution that is known for its longstanding protection of women's rights, and namely the right to have bodily autonomy in regards to the termination of pregnancy. The author wishes to repeal the target solely for the fact that he has a natural dislike of abortion.
While there are some concerns that are not completely without merit, these are mostly able to be overlooked, given the fact that Reproductive Freedoms does actually supply more societal good than the moral outrage that some may have over it causes. The author attempts to claim to be concerned with the flaws they believe are present in the resolution, ignoring the fact that none of the "flaws" are unobjective, and are rather moral concerns, which, in most cases, is not grounds for repeal. Even in the case that these claims were factually accurate, the author is intentionally misleading with them, given the fact that they have no intention to actually have a replacement go into effect.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Ban On The Administration Of Unwanted Substances
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 6902 Against: 4645
Final Vote (TNP): For: 704 Against: 190 with percentage of WA nations voting: 42
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 53 Against: 77 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 112 Against: 117 with percentage of WA nations voting: 43
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 209 Against: 55 with percentage of WA nations voting: 38
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Ban on the Administration of Unwanted Substances" is a well-written proposal that is the natural continuation of previous proposals to ensure the right to bodily autonomy. Giving reasonable exceptions to its mandate, it adequately prevents nations or any other entities from applying substances to most individual that would not want that substance applied to them. Additionally, it allows a pathway towards future legislation further covering information in the proposal, including adding more exceptions to the proposal if need be.
While there has been some criticism over the proposal allowing "anti-vaxxers" to put the public at risk of being infected with preventable diseases, these are unfounded concerns. There is a clause that specifically allows the administration of substances deemed necessary "for the widespread public health of either the nation or the large." Furthermore, due to the phrasing in clause two that says "Subject to other World Assembly Legislation...", this resolution, "Public Health And Vaccinations Act", would be in effect and negate any concerns of public health in regards to vaccines.
For these reasons, the North Pacific Ministry for World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote For the at-vote proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 6902 Against: 4645
Final Vote (TNP): For: 704 Against: 190 with percentage of WA nations voting: 42
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 53 Against: 77 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 112 Against: 117 with percentage of WA nations voting: 43
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 209 Against: 55 with percentage of WA nations voting: 38
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Ban on the Administration of Unwanted Substances" is a well-written proposal that is the natural continuation of previous proposals to ensure the right to bodily autonomy. Giving reasonable exceptions to its mandate, it adequately prevents nations or any other entities from applying substances to most individual that would not want that substance applied to them. Additionally, it allows a pathway towards future legislation further covering information in the proposal, including adding more exceptions to the proposal if need be.
While there has been some criticism over the proposal allowing "anti-vaxxers" to put the public at risk of being infected with preventable diseases, these are unfounded concerns. There is a clause that specifically allows the administration of substances deemed necessary "for the widespread public health of either the nation or the large." Furthermore, due to the phrasing in clause two that says "Subject to other World Assembly Legislation...", this resolution, "Public Health And Vaccinations Act", would be in effect and negate any concerns of public health in regards to vaccines.
For these reasons, the North Pacific Ministry for World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote For the at-vote proposal.
Standards For International Road Freight
Spoiler:
Status: Failed
Final Vote (World): For: 3256 Against: 7393
Final Vote (TNP): For: 143 Against: 691 with percentage of WA nations voting: 39
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 29 Against: 113 with percentage of WA nations voting: 31
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 54 Against: 147 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 63 Against: 191 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
This proposal attempts to create a comprehensive set of laws for international cargo transport by road vehicles, but fails to do so reasonably. In clause IV, member states are required to enforce a fee on all road cargo transport entering their nation, which prevents free movement of goods. Clause II mandates that all said transport must be planned beforehand between the foriegn transporters and the domestic national services, a useless and bureaucratic procedure that will rarely be beneficial in practice. Clause VI bans the formation of preferential trade agreements by mandating all nations of origin to be charged the same fee. Lastly, Clause III takes away member states' control of their own borders, requiring entry points to be open at all times except under "compelling purposes".
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 3256 Against: 7393
Final Vote (TNP): For: 143 Against: 691 with percentage of WA nations voting: 39
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 29 Against: 113 with percentage of WA nations voting: 31
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 54 Against: 147 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 63 Against: 191 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
This proposal attempts to create a comprehensive set of laws for international cargo transport by road vehicles, but fails to do so reasonably. In clause IV, member states are required to enforce a fee on all road cargo transport entering their nation, which prevents free movement of goods. Clause II mandates that all said transport must be planned beforehand between the foriegn transporters and the domestic national services, a useless and bureaucratic procedure that will rarely be beneficial in practice. Clause VI bans the formation of preferential trade agreements by mandating all nations of origin to be charged the same fee. Lastly, Clause III takes away member states' control of their own borders, requiring entry points to be open at all times except under "compelling purposes".
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Repeal Data Protection Accord
Spoiler:
Status: Failed
Final Vote (World): For: 1809 Against: 8761
Final Vote (TNP): For: 102 Against: 703 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 25 Against: 105 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 15 Against: 199 with percentage of WA nations voting: 39
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 23 Against: 211 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
Repeal "Data Protection Accord" is a highly flawed proposal that doesn't identify any legitimate issues in the target resolution. A majority of the arguments are based on the premise of national sovereignty, which are not grounds for repeal, and those arguments which are not based on national sovereignty are generally non-issues or nonexistent in the first place. For example, the proposed repeal claims that allowing individuals to see data collected on them is "impractical" - when it should not be impractical to simply allow the viewing of collected data.
Furthermore, there are several points where the proposed repeal claims the target to be vague or otherwise nonviable, which is simply untrue. In all instances where this is mentioned, the issue is not present if good faith compliance is occurring - which all compliance must be - making these issues practically entirely fictitious. It would be one thing if these issues were addressed with an adequate replacement proposal, but no such replacement exists.
For these reasons, the North Pacific Ministry on World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of Against the at-vote proposal in the General Assembly.
Final Vote (World): For: 1809 Against: 8761
Final Vote (TNP): For: 102 Against: 703 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 25 Against: 105 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 15 Against: 199 with percentage of WA nations voting: 39
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 23 Against: 211 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
Repeal "Data Protection Accord" is a highly flawed proposal that doesn't identify any legitimate issues in the target resolution. A majority of the arguments are based on the premise of national sovereignty, which are not grounds for repeal, and those arguments which are not based on national sovereignty are generally non-issues or nonexistent in the first place. For example, the proposed repeal claims that allowing individuals to see data collected on them is "impractical" - when it should not be impractical to simply allow the viewing of collected data.
Furthermore, there are several points where the proposed repeal claims the target to be vague or otherwise nonviable, which is simply untrue. In all instances where this is mentioned, the issue is not present if good faith compliance is occurring - which all compliance must be - making these issues practically entirely fictitious. It would be one thing if these issues were addressed with an adequate replacement proposal, but no such replacement exists.
For these reasons, the North Pacific Ministry on World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of Against the at-vote proposal in the General Assembly.
Requiring Promulgation Of National Laws
Spoiler:
Status: Failed
Final Vote (World): For: 4955 Against: 5004
Final Vote (TNP): For: 191 Against: 543 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 34 Against: 89 with percentage of WA nations voting: 26
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 80 Against: 119 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 63 Against: 180 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The current proposal at vote, Requiring Promulgation Of National Laws, is flawed in an assortment of ways. Primarily, this legislation is ripe for abuse on multiple levels. There is concern of a potential loophole allowing nations to abuse the period of vacatio legis to indefinitely delay the application of legislation they do not wish to comply with. Regardless of a good faith issue, the proposal does little to outline any restrictions on how vacatio legis may be used. Additionally, this mandated waiting period adds unnecessary bloat to member states' domestic legislative systems, and restricts their ability to quickly deal with any issues that demand haste. Furthermore, there is a gross overreach in empowering the Judicial Committee of the Compliance Commission to shut down emergency legislative functions during a State Of Emergency if they feel you are not in enough "danger" to justify it. Not only should that be a power held only in the hands of each nation's sovereign government, it should not be able to be reviewed by a party that does so only to evaluate the legislative processes of a government in its more dire time of action.
In accordance with the reasoning displayed above, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 4955 Against: 5004
Final Vote (TNP): For: 191 Against: 543 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 34 Against: 89 with percentage of WA nations voting: 26
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 80 Against: 119 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 63 Against: 180 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The current proposal at vote, Requiring Promulgation Of National Laws, is flawed in an assortment of ways. Primarily, this legislation is ripe for abuse on multiple levels. There is concern of a potential loophole allowing nations to abuse the period of vacatio legis to indefinitely delay the application of legislation they do not wish to comply with. Regardless of a good faith issue, the proposal does little to outline any restrictions on how vacatio legis may be used. Additionally, this mandated waiting period adds unnecessary bloat to member states' domestic legislative systems, and restricts their ability to quickly deal with any issues that demand haste. Furthermore, there is a gross overreach in empowering the Judicial Committee of the Compliance Commission to shut down emergency legislative functions during a State Of Emergency if they feel you are not in enough "danger" to justify it. Not only should that be a power held only in the hands of each nation's sovereign government, it should not be able to be reviewed by a party that does so only to evaluate the legislative processes of a government in its more dire time of action.
In accordance with the reasoning displayed above, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Repeal Ensuring Safe Syringe Use
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 8004 Against: 1474
Final Vote (TNP): For: 687 Against: 64 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 123 Against: 13 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 167 Against: 22 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 196 Against: 18 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
The repeal at vote is well-written and outlines a few major reasons that the target should be repealed. These points were actually pointed out near the beginning of the voting period for the target resolution, but it wasn't enough for a lot of people to vote against without replacement legislation. Now, replacement legislation has been drafted and is simply waiting on "Ensuring Safe Syringe Use" to be repealed. Both the repeal and the replacement adequately address the issues that are in the initial proposal, without being too over-the-top about it. While the repeal is rather short and you can read the issues there, a brief synopsis of them is that some of the wording is overly ambiguous, to the point where the meaning is muddled, and that it constantly refers to "syringes" despite the author meaning to address needles, not syringes. The replacement proposal has neither of these issues.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote For the at-vote proposal in the General Assembly
Final Vote (World): For: 8004 Against: 1474
Final Vote (TNP): For: 687 Against: 64 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 123 Against: 13 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 167 Against: 22 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 196 Against: 18 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
The repeal at vote is well-written and outlines a few major reasons that the target should be repealed. These points were actually pointed out near the beginning of the voting period for the target resolution, but it wasn't enough for a lot of people to vote against without replacement legislation. Now, replacement legislation has been drafted and is simply waiting on "Ensuring Safe Syringe Use" to be repealed. Both the repeal and the replacement adequately address the issues that are in the initial proposal, without being too over-the-top about it. While the repeal is rather short and you can read the issues there, a brief synopsis of them is that some of the wording is overly ambiguous, to the point where the meaning is muddled, and that it constantly refers to "syringes" despite the author meaning to address needles, not syringes. The replacement proposal has neither of these issues.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote For the at-vote proposal in the General Assembly
Ethical Treatment Of Animals In Research
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 7553 Against: 1763
Final Vote (TNP): For: 654 Against: 84 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 101 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 180 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 202 Against: 14 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
This proposal serves as a well-written answer to the current dearth of animal rights legislation in the World Assembly. The legislation effectively restricts excessively cruel animal testing, while allowing member nations enough flexibility to engage in testing when it is justified. Additionally, several key clauses ensure that animals are humanely treated both before and after testing, along with prohibiting experimentation on species at risk of extinction unless it will aid in conservation efforts. The establishment of an Animal Experimentation Board is handled well, and allows member nations to receive the necessary funding to comply with the act's provisions.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends voting For the resolution, "Ethical Treatment of Animals in Research".
Final Vote (World): For: 7553 Against: 1763
Final Vote (TNP): For: 654 Against: 84 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 101 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 180 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 202 Against: 14 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
This proposal serves as a well-written answer to the current dearth of animal rights legislation in the World Assembly. The legislation effectively restricts excessively cruel animal testing, while allowing member nations enough flexibility to engage in testing when it is justified. Additionally, several key clauses ensure that animals are humanely treated both before and after testing, along with prohibiting experimentation on species at risk of extinction unless it will aid in conservation efforts. The establishment of an Animal Experimentation Board is handled well, and allows member nations to receive the necessary funding to comply with the act's provisions.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends voting For the resolution, "Ethical Treatment of Animals in Research".
Military Identification Tag Act
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 8036 Against: 1194
Final Vote (TNP): For: 697 Against: 47 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 122 Against: 11 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 142 Against: 51 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 204 Against: 12 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
This resolution clearly from the beginning defines a purpose; which is to install military identification tags for the militaries of WA-member states and it reminds all voters that the absence of medical treatment to recovered, but unresponsive soldiers due to lack of identification on their person is a problem that needs to be fixed. This resolution clearly states the reasons of why such a move would be beneficiary. These include the identification to return fallen soldiers to families and to seek missing or killed soldiers. The steps needed to be taken are also very simple steps to take and the information needed per soldier is not too outrageous. Not only this, but this resolution also protects the soldiers identification from destruction from the opposing sides. This means that under this act, soldiers killed-in-combat will be able to have their remains brought home to their loved ones relatively easily, in theory.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends voting For the resolution, "Military Identification Tag Act".
Final Vote (World): For: 8036 Against: 1194
Final Vote (TNP): For: 697 Against: 47 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 122 Against: 11 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 142 Against: 51 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 204 Against: 12 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
This resolution clearly from the beginning defines a purpose; which is to install military identification tags for the militaries of WA-member states and it reminds all voters that the absence of medical treatment to recovered, but unresponsive soldiers due to lack of identification on their person is a problem that needs to be fixed. This resolution clearly states the reasons of why such a move would be beneficiary. These include the identification to return fallen soldiers to families and to seek missing or killed soldiers. The steps needed to be taken are also very simple steps to take and the information needed per soldier is not too outrageous. Not only this, but this resolution also protects the soldiers identification from destruction from the opposing sides. This means that under this act, soldiers killed-in-combat will be able to have their remains brought home to their loved ones relatively easily, in theory.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends voting For the resolution, "Military Identification Tag Act".
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Security Council
Spreading interregional peace and goodwill, via force if necessary.
Condemn This Game
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 5212 Against: 2195
Final Vote (TNP): For: 232 Against: 378 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 106 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 148 Against: 28 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 88 Against: 12 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The Ministry acknowledges the humorous intent of this proposal, and as it has completed its purpose of coming to vote on April Fool's Day, the Ministry sees no benefit to passing a joke proposal. Therefore, we recommend a vote Against.
Final Vote (World): For: 5212 Against: 2195
Final Vote (TNP): For: 232 Against: 378 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 106 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 148 Against: 28 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 88 Against: 12 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The Ministry acknowledges the humorous intent of this proposal, and as it has completed its purpose of coming to vote on April Fool's Day, the Ministry sees no benefit to passing a joke proposal. Therefore, we recommend a vote Against.
Commend Kuriko
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 5259 Against: 1302
Final Vote (TNP): For: 407 Against: 123 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 48 Against: 51 with percentage of WA nations voting: 23
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 135 Against: 24 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 74 Against: 19 with percentage of WA nations voting: 27
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
"Commend Kuriko" hits all the points to be made for why Kuriko has had an exemplary impact on NationStates. The first predominant reasoning is that Kuriko is a consummate Security Council player, having written the most SC resolutions by any one player, many of which being liberations to protect invaded regions. Kuriko has also been elected Delegate of 10000 Islands three times, a position she served with distinction as her World Assembly experience allows her to spur rational discussion. In the same role, which also gives her responsibility for Foreign Affairs, Kuriko led a notable shift in a region which has been isolationist for the majority of its 17 year history, towards increased cooperation (including with The South Pacific, the Rejected Realms, and Yggdrasil). This has helped to solidify 10000 Islands as a member of the worldwide community, particularly in defending. Kuriko is also the founder of The Hole to Hide In, an impressive role-play region.
TNPers may recall a campaign by Kuriko against a commendation for prominent TNPer Crushing Our Enemies based on his past raiding activities. The ministry recognizes that this came from a strong ideological position which she is obligated to uphold and does not reflect ill on her person or negate her abilities or achievements.
Therefore, the Ministry has come to a conclusion to recommend a vote For this commendation.
Final Vote (World): For: 5259 Against: 1302
Final Vote (TNP): For: 407 Against: 123 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 48 Against: 51 with percentage of WA nations voting: 23
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 135 Against: 24 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 74 Against: 19 with percentage of WA nations voting: 27
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
"Commend Kuriko" hits all the points to be made for why Kuriko has had an exemplary impact on NationStates. The first predominant reasoning is that Kuriko is a consummate Security Council player, having written the most SC resolutions by any one player, many of which being liberations to protect invaded regions. Kuriko has also been elected Delegate of 10000 Islands three times, a position she served with distinction as her World Assembly experience allows her to spur rational discussion. In the same role, which also gives her responsibility for Foreign Affairs, Kuriko led a notable shift in a region which has been isolationist for the majority of its 17 year history, towards increased cooperation (including with The South Pacific, the Rejected Realms, and Yggdrasil). This has helped to solidify 10000 Islands as a member of the worldwide community, particularly in defending. Kuriko is also the founder of The Hole to Hide In, an impressive role-play region.
TNPers may recall a campaign by Kuriko against a commendation for prominent TNPer Crushing Our Enemies based on his past raiding activities. The ministry recognizes that this came from a strong ideological position which she is obligated to uphold and does not reflect ill on her person or negate her abilities or achievements.
Therefore, the Ministry has come to a conclusion to recommend a vote For this commendation.
Condemn Nations Creating Regions For SC Props
Spoiler:
Status: Failed
Final Vote (World): For: 1214 Against: 6177
Final Vote (TNP): For: 51 Against: 545 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 8 Against: 107 with percentage of WA nations voting: 27
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 19 Against: 155 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 19 Against: 99 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
Condemn Nations Creating Regions For SC Props' must be the last proposal of its kind to reach the voting floor of the Security Council. As this proposal correctly points out, creating regions as props to commend or condemn them is an awful trend. It is one that began as a joke, admittedly a bit funny as well, yet it has become an annoying bit that must be quashed. There is no effort put into these proposals, no research conducted, and nothing positive is ultimately contributed to the Assembly by them being voted on and potentially passed. It is imperative for us to euthanize this cancerous trend once and for all.
For these reasons, the ministry highly recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 1214 Against: 6177
Final Vote (TNP): For: 51 Against: 545 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 8 Against: 107 with percentage of WA nations voting: 27
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 19 Against: 155 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 19 Against: 99 with percentage of WA nations voting: 35
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
Condemn Nations Creating Regions For SC Props' must be the last proposal of its kind to reach the voting floor of the Security Council. As this proposal correctly points out, creating regions as props to commend or condemn them is an awful trend. It is one that began as a joke, admittedly a bit funny as well, yet it has become an annoying bit that must be quashed. There is no effort put into these proposals, no research conducted, and nothing positive is ultimately contributed to the Assembly by them being voted on and potentially passed. It is imperative for us to euthanize this cancerous trend once and for all.
For these reasons, the ministry highly recommends a vote Against this proposal.
Repeal Condemn This Game
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 5968 Against: 4347
Final Vote (TNP): For: 664 Against: 167 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 79 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 26
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 156 Against: 42 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 194 Against: 71 with percentage of WA nations voting: 54
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Condemn This Game" was a resolution intended to be a joke for April Fools' Day, which the Ministry had opposed due to its lack of purpose. The repeal currently at vote recognizes this, and exemplifies the arguments that jokes shouldn't be made simply for the sake of being made in the Security Council. The repeal also satirises comments from other attempted repeals, taking the assertions and taking it to the extreme, stating that the intent to bring traits such as "good-will", "joy", and "humor" into the Security Council is an overall bad thing and "should be eradicated."
All in all, the author has gone above and beyond to provide a fitting repeal to a light-hearted proposal that wasn't meant to stay. Thus, the Ministry recommends a vote For the proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 5968 Against: 4347
Final Vote (TNP): For: 664 Against: 167 with percentage of WA nations voting: 47
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 79 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 26
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 156 Against: 42 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 194 Against: 71 with percentage of WA nations voting: 54
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Condemn This Game" was a resolution intended to be a joke for April Fools' Day, which the Ministry had opposed due to its lack of purpose. The repeal currently at vote recognizes this, and exemplifies the arguments that jokes shouldn't be made simply for the sake of being made in the Security Council. The repeal also satirises comments from other attempted repeals, taking the assertions and taking it to the extreme, stating that the intent to bring traits such as "good-will", "joy", and "humor" into the Security Council is an overall bad thing and "should be eradicated."
All in all, the author has gone above and beyond to provide a fitting repeal to a light-hearted proposal that wasn't meant to stay. Thus, the Ministry recommends a vote For the proposal.
Commend The Holy Principality Of Saint Mark
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 7672 Against: 2854
Final Vote (TNP): For: 370 Against: 431 with percentage of WA nations voting: 42
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 92 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 181 Against: 41 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 196 Against: 89 with percentage of WA nations voting: 50
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The North Pacific Ministry World Assembly Affairs appreciates the idea of commending the Holy Principality of Saint Mark (commonly known as Halo), but feels that this resolution lacks effort or quality. Its opening clause, stating Halo is "a leader in many aspects of the world", is unsubstantiated throughout the proposal as it only describes their actions in specific regions or organizations. The resolution reads like a laundry list containing very little description of the nominee or proof that these actions are commendable. Examples include listing their former position of "Arbiter in the judicial system", but providing no details on their actions in that position; mentioning their creation of a religion in Albion, without explanation of its purpose or why it was desirable; and stating their role in creating Osiris' court system, without explanation of whether it has impacted the region positively, as court systems are known to be divisive at times. In the most substantive part of this resolution is on their tenure as WA Delegate of [region]the West Pacific[/region], we are left with no understanding of the "Imperial Culture", the "Manners of Governance", or what events Halo responded to "in a thoughtful, reasoned way". On the many treaties negotiated, it fails to state any positive impacts. The resolution also vaguely references "[encouraging] internal reforms in The Pacific" without explanation of what internal reforms or what work was done by Halo to cause them. The mention of NSToday's News Partnership Framework is bewildering as there is no evidence of whether the organization has become a positive force, or whether there are any benefits to the regions themselves, of which Halo is a leader (as stated throughout the proposal).
In hopes of a proposal which will more clearly demonstrate the commendability of the nominee, the Ministry recommends a vote Against the proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 7672 Against: 2854
Final Vote (TNP): For: 370 Against: 431 with percentage of WA nations voting: 42
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 92 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 181 Against: 41 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 196 Against: 89 with percentage of WA nations voting: 50
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The North Pacific Ministry World Assembly Affairs appreciates the idea of commending the Holy Principality of Saint Mark (commonly known as Halo), but feels that this resolution lacks effort or quality. Its opening clause, stating Halo is "a leader in many aspects of the world", is unsubstantiated throughout the proposal as it only describes their actions in specific regions or organizations. The resolution reads like a laundry list containing very little description of the nominee or proof that these actions are commendable. Examples include listing their former position of "Arbiter in the judicial system", but providing no details on their actions in that position; mentioning their creation of a religion in Albion, without explanation of its purpose or why it was desirable; and stating their role in creating Osiris' court system, without explanation of whether it has impacted the region positively, as court systems are known to be divisive at times. In the most substantive part of this resolution is on their tenure as WA Delegate of [region]the West Pacific[/region], we are left with no understanding of the "Imperial Culture", the "Manners of Governance", or what events Halo responded to "in a thoughtful, reasoned way". On the many treaties negotiated, it fails to state any positive impacts. The resolution also vaguely references "[encouraging] internal reforms in The Pacific" without explanation of what internal reforms or what work was done by Halo to cause them. The mention of NSToday's News Partnership Framework is bewildering as there is no evidence of whether the organization has become a positive force, or whether there are any benefits to the regions themselves, of which Halo is a leader (as stated throughout the proposal).
In hopes of a proposal which will more clearly demonstrate the commendability of the nominee, the Ministry recommends a vote Against the proposal.
Condemn Deruuu
Spoiler:
Status: Failed
Final Vote (World): For: 1564 Against: 8987
Final Vote (TNP): For: 82 Against: 733 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 11 Against: 118 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 31 Against: 184 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 38 Against: 213 with percentage of WA nations voting: 42
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The Security Council is polluted by an excessively-large series of joke proposals, each one more tiresome than the last, and many players are fed up with it. "Condemn Deruuu" is yet another one of these resolutions; one which should've been posted on the forums to entertain without being submitted. The resolution is centered around a single, 20 minute YouTube video around NS by Drew Durnil, who owns Deruuu and recruited players to NationStates with the video. He only did things any new player would do: answered issues, read telegrams, voted on WA resolutions, made fun of Marrabuk, etc. This objectively makes Deruuu no better as a NationStates player than anyone else. The above-average quality about Deruuu is that they run a popular YouTube channel, something which is irrelevant to a NationStates World Assembly. If that weren't enough, the resolution claims that a temporary site outage was caused by the influx of nations from Drew Durnil's YouTube channel, when in reality there was a pre-existing break. This inaccuracy unravels the claim made in "Condemn Deruuu".
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote Against "Condemn Deruuu".
Final Vote (World): For: 1564 Against: 8987
Final Vote (TNP): For: 82 Against: 733 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (TNP): Against
Final Vote (Balder): For: 11 Against: 118 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 31 Against: 184 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (Europe): Against
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 38 Against: 213 with percentage of WA nations voting: 42
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
The Security Council is polluted by an excessively-large series of joke proposals, each one more tiresome than the last, and many players are fed up with it. "Condemn Deruuu" is yet another one of these resolutions; one which should've been posted on the forums to entertain without being submitted. The resolution is centered around a single, 20 minute YouTube video around NS by Drew Durnil, who owns Deruuu and recruited players to NationStates with the video. He only did things any new player would do: answered issues, read telegrams, voted on WA resolutions, made fun of Marrabuk, etc. This objectively makes Deruuu no better as a NationStates player than anyone else. The above-average quality about Deruuu is that they run a popular YouTube channel, something which is irrelevant to a NationStates World Assembly. If that weren't enough, the resolution claims that a temporary site outage was caused by the influx of nations from Drew Durnil's YouTube channel, when in reality there was a pre-existing break. This inaccuracy unravels the claim made in "Condemn Deruuu".
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote Against "Condemn Deruuu".
Commend Destructive Government Economic System
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 9529 Against: 1720
Final Vote (TNP): For: 812 Against: 86 with percentage of WA nations voting: 43
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 106 Against: 19 with percentage of WA nations voting: 27
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 189 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 246 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
Early on after trading cards were introduced, Destructive Government Economic System (DGES) discovered the essential value behind cards with ex-nation flags: they realized "ex-flags" wouldn't exist in later seasons. DGES argued for the special recognition and collection of these cards (inspiring many members of the community), and paid enormous markup for these ex-flags. The card community has dedicated itself to collecting ex-flags is normal and, with the discovery that ex-nation's cards only spawn while at auction, a culture (which DGES has greatly assisted in) of paying a high amount of bank for some ex nation cards has sprung up. DGES has paid a massive markup to collect and display thousands of ex-nations, and has collected virtually every major ex-nation card. In addition, DGES has also helped the community in their role as a Deputy Guildmaster of the Cards Guilds of The North Pacific, the largest region-based cards community that has benefitted countless TNPers, and by authoring a comprehensive guide to cards for all nations to use.
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For the proposal.
Final Vote (World): For: 9529 Against: 1720
Final Vote (TNP): For: 812 Against: 86 with percentage of WA nations voting: 43
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 106 Against: 19 with percentage of WA nations voting: 27
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 189 Against: 26 with percentage of WA nations voting: 40
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 246 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 41
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
Early on after trading cards were introduced, Destructive Government Economic System (DGES) discovered the essential value behind cards with ex-nation flags: they realized "ex-flags" wouldn't exist in later seasons. DGES argued for the special recognition and collection of these cards (inspiring many members of the community), and paid enormous markup for these ex-flags. The card community has dedicated itself to collecting ex-flags is normal and, with the discovery that ex-nation's cards only spawn while at auction, a culture (which DGES has greatly assisted in) of paying a high amount of bank for some ex nation cards has sprung up. DGES has paid a massive markup to collect and display thousands of ex-nations, and has collected virtually every major ex-nation card. In addition, DGES has also helped the community in their role as a Deputy Guildmaster of the Cards Guilds of The North Pacific, the largest region-based cards community that has benefitted countless TNPers, and by authoring a comprehensive guide to cards for all nations to use.
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For the proposal.
Commend Almonaster Nuevo
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 9659 Against: 978
Final Vote (TNP): For: 771 Against: 60 with percentage of WA nations voting: 39
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 105 Against: 13 with percentage of WA nations voting: 25
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 182 Against: 17 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 236 Against: 12 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
The flag of one's choice is often difficult for them to obtain, but some players devote their time to making them for other players. Almonaster Nuevo has spent a half a decade selflessly making flags for hundreds of strangers, notably in this thread. They're respectful, prolific, and serviceable in their work, making them extremely well-known for flag making. Additionally, Almonaster Nuevo has been a wonderful inclusion to the communities they have participated in, including consummate ambassador work and NationStates World Fair maintainence. We find the sheer abundance of this unrewarding work to be enough to commend Almonaster Nuevo.
The North Pacific Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of For "Commend Almonaster Nuevo".
Final Vote (World): For: 9659 Against: 978
Final Vote (TNP): For: 771 Against: 60 with percentage of WA nations voting: 39
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 105 Against: 13 with percentage of WA nations voting: 25
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 182 Against: 17 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 236 Against: 12 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
The flag of one's choice is often difficult for them to obtain, but some players devote their time to making them for other players. Almonaster Nuevo has spent a half a decade selflessly making flags for hundreds of strangers, notably in this thread. They're respectful, prolific, and serviceable in their work, making them extremely well-known for flag making. Additionally, Almonaster Nuevo has been a wonderful inclusion to the communities they have participated in, including consummate ambassador work and NationStates World Fair maintainence. We find the sheer abundance of this unrewarding work to be enough to commend Almonaster Nuevo.
The North Pacific Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of For "Commend Almonaster Nuevo".
Condemn Psychotic Dictatorships
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 8011 Against: 2454
Final Vote (TNP): For: 697 Against: 115 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 95 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 175 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 38
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 183 Against: 46 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Condemn Psychotic Dictatorships" is an entertaining (and well-written) proposal, but nonetheless recognizes the region as an example of how dictatorships should be played. Psychotic Dictatorships reflects their name well. The region strictly divide real life atrocities with their roleplay, and enforce silly rules characteristic of a stereotypical tyranny, which provides a great example of how to roleplay a tyranny without disturbing others. Ironically, this unique and vibrant dictatorship is worth emulation to any prospective and current dictators on NationStates.
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For "Condemn Psychotic Dictatorships.
Final Vote (World): For: 8011 Against: 2454
Final Vote (TNP): For: 697 Against: 115 with percentage of WA nations voting: 37
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 95 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 28
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 175 Against: 33 with percentage of WA nations voting: 38
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 183 Against: 46 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
"Condemn Psychotic Dictatorships" is an entertaining (and well-written) proposal, but nonetheless recognizes the region as an example of how dictatorships should be played. Psychotic Dictatorships reflects their name well. The region strictly divide real life atrocities with their roleplay, and enforce silly rules characteristic of a stereotypical tyranny, which provides a great example of how to roleplay a tyranny without disturbing others. Ironically, this unique and vibrant dictatorship is worth emulation to any prospective and current dictators on NationStates.
For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For "Condemn Psychotic Dictatorships.
Commend Audioslavia
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 8869 Against: 1010
Final Vote (TNP): For: 735 Against: 51 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 103 Against: 11 with percentage of WA nations voting: 24
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 188 Against: 18 with percentage of WA nations voting: 38
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 210 Against: 15 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
Roleplay resolutions are quite uncommon, so it's always pleasing to see one appear. On top of this, "Commend Audioslavia" is an excellent resolution. The proposal is written by an experienced roleplayer who clearly went though adequate research and drafting to document Audioslavia's history in NationStates. Audioslavia has contributed to the NationStates community in roleplaying consummately in sports competitions. This is made evident by their achievements in winning football (aka soccer) competitions, amalgams of randomness and roleplay skill. They have also given back to the community as demonstrated in clause 2, where Audioslavia is cited as running competitions, teaching new players, and providing football assistance through "kits".
The North Pacific Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of For "Commend Audioslavia".
Final Vote (World): For: 8869 Against: 1010
Final Vote (TNP): For: 735 Against: 51 with percentage of WA nations voting: 36
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 103 Against: 11 with percentage of WA nations voting: 24
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 188 Against: 18 with percentage of WA nations voting: 38
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 210 Against: 15 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
Roleplay resolutions are quite uncommon, so it's always pleasing to see one appear. On top of this, "Commend Audioslavia" is an excellent resolution. The proposal is written by an experienced roleplayer who clearly went though adequate research and drafting to document Audioslavia's history in NationStates. Audioslavia has contributed to the NationStates community in roleplaying consummately in sports competitions. This is made evident by their achievements in winning football (aka soccer) competitions, amalgams of randomness and roleplay skill. They have also given back to the community as demonstrated in clause 2, where Audioslavia is cited as running competitions, teaching new players, and providing football assistance through "kits".
The North Pacific Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of For "Commend Audioslavia".
Condemn Auphelia
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 5789 Against: 3172
Final Vote (TNP): For: 594 Against: 143 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 38 Against: 79 with percentage of WA nations voting: 25
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 122 Against: 55 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 119 Against: 80 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
This is a well written, highly creative, and humorous RP condemn of Auphelia, a prominent member of the TSP community. We believe that the proposal fulfils its main objective, to jokingly condemn Auphelia for RP actions. While some were put off by the graphic descriptions of torture within the proposal, they mirror the style of Auphelia and are a creative addition to the proposal. We believe proposals that are well constructed and employ humour tastefully should be supported, this being a great example of such.
For these reasons The North Pacific's Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of For "Condemn Auphelia".
Final Vote (World): For: 5789 Against: 3172
Final Vote (TNP): For: 594 Against: 143 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 38 Against: 79 with percentage of WA nations voting: 25
Delegate's Vote (Balder): Against
Final Vote (Europe): For: 122 Against: 55 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 119 Against: 80 with percentage of WA nations voting: 29
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): Against
Recommendation:
This is a well written, highly creative, and humorous RP condemn of Auphelia, a prominent member of the TSP community. We believe that the proposal fulfils its main objective, to jokingly condemn Auphelia for RP actions. While some were put off by the graphic descriptions of torture within the proposal, they mirror the style of Auphelia and are a creative addition to the proposal. We believe proposals that are well constructed and employ humour tastefully should be supported, this being a great example of such.
For these reasons The North Pacific's Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote of For "Condemn Auphelia".
Commend Candensia
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 7408 Against: 1184
Final Vote (TNP): For: 656 Against: 62 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 92 Against: 22 with percentage of WA nations voting: 25
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 156 Against: 21 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 194 Against: 7 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
Commend Candensia is a well-written, unique take on a unique nation who has applied themselves to the admirable but under-appreciated cause of music education, as well as some other niche but similarly important topics such as last meals for criminals on death row, and several takes on environmental issues among several others. In addition, Candensia has applied themselves to protecting and serving the region of The Hole to Hide In - in their offices as WA Delegate and Chief Moderator, has contributed to the Security Council by authoring SC#275 "Commend Jutsa" and co-authoring SC#291 "Commend Duxburian Union", the latter of which is notable for commending a defender and member of European Union.
All of these factors come together to form a well put-together, deserving case for Candensia's commendation and applause from this Security Council. For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For this resolution.
Final Vote (World): For: 7408 Against: 1184
Final Vote (TNP): For: 656 Against: 62 with percentage of WA nations voting: 34
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 92 Against: 22 with percentage of WA nations voting: 25
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 156 Against: 21 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 194 Against: 7 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
Commend Candensia is a well-written, unique take on a unique nation who has applied themselves to the admirable but under-appreciated cause of music education, as well as some other niche but similarly important topics such as last meals for criminals on death row, and several takes on environmental issues among several others. In addition, Candensia has applied themselves to protecting and serving the region of The Hole to Hide In - in their offices as WA Delegate and Chief Moderator, has contributed to the Security Council by authoring SC#275 "Commend Jutsa" and co-authoring SC#291 "Commend Duxburian Union", the latter of which is notable for commending a defender and member of European Union.
All of these factors come together to form a well put-together, deserving case for Candensia's commendation and applause from this Security Council. For these reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote For this resolution.
Commend Vilita And Turori
Spoiler:
Status: Passed
Final Vote (World): For: 6825 Against: 1228
Final Vote (TNP): For: 617 Against: 67 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33.56
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 92 Against: 24 with percentage of WA nations voting: 26.36
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 141 Against: 14 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30.55
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 176 Against: 30 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32.14
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
In the opinion of the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs, "Commend Vilita and Turori" is a shining example of what a well-done Security Council resolution should look like. The proposal rightly commends [nation]Vilita and Turori[/nation], a roleplayer of exceptional caliber and staunch contributor to the NationStates sports community. The proposal highlights their contributions and achievements in great detail, including creating [region]Atlantian Oceania[/region] (a core region in the NSSports community), spurring development of the Baptism of Fire (a tournament for new players), and hosting a remarkable number of competitions both big and small. Significant thought clearly went into writing this proposal, and it stands as a fitting way to commend such a deserving nation.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends voting For the resolution, Commend Vilita and Turori.
Final Vote (World): For: 6825 Against: 1228
Final Vote (TNP): For: 617 Against: 67 with percentage of WA nations voting: 33.56
Delegate's Vote (TNP): For
Final Vote (Balder): For: 92 Against: 24 with percentage of WA nations voting: 26.36
Delegate's Vote (Balder): For
Final Vote (Europe): For: 141 Against: 14 with percentage of WA nations voting: 30.55
Delegate's Vote (Europe): For
Final Vote (Europeia): For: 176 Against: 30 with percentage of WA nations voting: 32.14
Delegate's Vote (Europeia): For
Recommendation:
In the opinion of the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs, "Commend Vilita and Turori" is a shining example of what a well-done Security Council resolution should look like. The proposal rightly commends [nation]Vilita and Turori[/nation], a roleplayer of exceptional caliber and staunch contributor to the NationStates sports community. The proposal highlights their contributions and achievements in great detail, including creating [region]Atlantian Oceania[/region] (a core region in the NSSports community), spurring development of the Baptism of Fire (a tournament for new players), and hosting a remarkable number of competitions both big and small. Significant thought clearly went into writing this proposal, and it stands as a fitting way to commend such a deserving nation.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends voting For the resolution, Commend Vilita and Turori.
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