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Bathera wrote:Question...
Can one get fat off of weight loss food?

if a person eat too much food, it became fat.

actully, the only thing that is the gym or losing weight by stop eating.

The kingdom of denmark

one thing i don’t understand about plant based meats is that they’re trying so hard to be like regular meat, and yet the products are twice as expensive. If you want people to buy plant based meat products, price them lower than actual meat products or make them taste better.

*the water is almost boiled, the biscuits🫓, sandwiches🥪, paninis, and cake🧁 are on the tray, the sugar bowl and milk jug are set, and the cups, teapots, tumblers, and mugs are on standby*🫖

Heya, hope you're having a good week. I saw that some former regionmates are currently running a poll about what our favourite is: tea or coffee? so I thought I'd share it here page=poll/p=187814
(Also please check out the dispatch below that they cowrote and please upvote it if you enjoyed it! Cheers!😊)


(above) Triceraton soldier meeting the enemy head-on

Amid the fog of war, it can be hard to see the way forward. The news from the battlefield, the diplomatic noises off, the emotion of the grieving and displaced; all of this can be overwhelming. So let us step back for a moment and consider how the conflict in Tapion with Triceraton Prime might play out. What are some of the possible scenarios that politicians and military planners are examining? Few can predict the future with confidence, but here are some potential outcomes. Most are bleak.

Short war.
Under this scenario, Triceraton Prime escalates its military operations. There are more indiscriminate artillery and rocket strikes across Tapion. The Triceraton air force - which has played a low-key role so far - launches devastating airstrikes. Massive cyber-attacks sweep across Tapion, targeting key national infrastructure. Energy supplies and communications networks are cut off. Thousands of civilians die. Despite brave resistance, Pearl Milk Ikspiari falls within days. The government is replaced with a pro-Zanramon puppet regime. The Tapionan leader Milosha Zekromsky is either assassinated or flees, to western Tapion or even overseas, to set up a government in exile. Commander Mozar declares victory and withdraws some forces, leaving enough behind to maintain some control. Thousands of refugees continue to flee west. Tapion joins Quailluna(formerly Quailstar) as a client state of Zanramon, the capital of Triceraton Prime.


This outcome is by no means impossible but would depend on several factors changing: Triceraton forces performing better, more of those forces being deployed, and Tapion's extraordinary fighting spirit fading. Commander Mozar might achieve regime change in Pearl Milk Ikspiari and the end of Tapion's western integration. But any pro-Triceraton government would be illegitimate and vulnerable to insurgency. Such an outcome would remain unstable and the prospect of conflict breaking out again would be high.

Long war
Perhaps more likely is that this develops into a protracted war. Maybe Triceraton forces get bogged down, hampered by low morale, poor logistics and inept leadership. Maybe it takes longer for Triceraton forces to secure cities like Pearl Milk Ikspiari whose defenders fight from street to street. A long siege ensues. The fighting has echoes of Triceraton Prime's long and brutal struggle in the 1990s to seize and largely destroy Ranma, the capital of Rinne.



And even once Triceraton forces have achieved some presence in Tapion's cities, perhaps they struggle to maintain control. Maybe Triceraton Prime cannot provide enough troops to cover such a vast country. Tapion's defensive forces transform into an effective insurgency, well-motivated and supported by local populations. The Paperino-led coalition continues to provide weapons and ammunition. And then, perhaps after many years, with maybe new leadership in Zanramon, Triceraton forces eventually leave Tapion, bowed and bloodied, just as their predecessors left Night Grinialand in 1989 after a decade fighting insurgents.

Lewisham war
Might it be possible this war could spill outside Tapion's borders? Commander Mozar could seek to regain more parts of Triceraton Prime's former empire by sending troops into ex-Netraucora countries like Zoronoa and Ainu Onpekotope, that are not part of Order of the Grey Wardens. Or there could just be miscalculation and escalation. Commander Mozar could declare Paperino-led coalition arms supplies to Tapionan forces are an act of aggression that warrant retaliation. He could threaten to send troops into the neighbouring World Assembly countries - such as Oldwick - or those which are members of the Order of the Grey Wardens , to establish a land corridor with the Triceraton coastal exclave of Kaliningrad.


This would be hugely dangerous and risk war with the Security Council. Under Article 5 of the military alliance's charter, an attack on one member is an attack on all. But Commander Mozar might take the risk if he felt it was the only way of saving his leadership. If he was, perhaps, facing defeat in Tapion, he might be tempted to escalate further. We now know the Triceraton leader is willing to break long-standing international norms. This same logic can be applied to the use of nuclear weapons. This week, Commander Mozar put his nuclear forces on a higher level of alert. Most analysts doubt this means their use is likely or imminent. But it was a reminder that Triceraton doctrine allows for the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons on the battlefield.

Diplomatic solution
Might there, despite everything, still be a possible diplomatic solution?

"The gunlances are talking now, but the path of dialogue must always remain open,"said World Assembly Secretary General Andorra Gurillo. Certainly dialogue continues. Ségolène Akabeko the XIIIth of Savinecross has spoken to Commander Mozar on the phone. Diplomats say feelers are being stretched out to Zanramon. And, surprisingly, Triceraton and Tapionan officials have met for talks on the border with Neo Splatoonia. They might not have made much progress. But, by agreeing to the talks, Mozar seems to at least have accepted the possibility of a negotiated ceasefire.

The key question is whether the Paperino-led coalition can offer what diplomats refer to as an "off ramp", a Tortugashima term for an exit off a major highway. Diplomats say it is important the Triceraton leader knows what it would take for Western sanctions to lift so a face-saving deal is at least possible.

Consider this scenario. The war goes badly for Triceraton Prime. Sanctions begin to unsettle Zanramon. Opposition grows as body bags return home. Commander Mozar wonders if he has bitten off more than he can chew. He judges that continuing the war may be a greater threat to his leadership than the humiliation of ending it. Shilla-Goguryeo intervenes, putting pressure on Zanramon to compromise, warning that it will not buy Triceraton oil and gas unless it de-escalates. So Commander Mozar starts to look for a way out. Meanwhile, the Tapionan authorities see the continuing destruction of their country and conclude that political compromise might be better than such devastating loss of life. So diplomats engage and a deal is done. Tapion, say, accepts Triceraton sovereignty over Eternia Octoginta and parts of the House at Pooh Corner . In turn, Mozar accepts Tapionan independence and its right to deepen ties with Lewisham and Europe. This may not seem likely. But it is not beyond the realms of plausibility that such a scenario could emerge from the wreckage of a bloody conflict.

(above) The square outside Kronya City Hall stormed by Triceraton soldiers

Mozar ousted
And what of Commander Mozar himself? When he launched his invasion, he declared: "We are ready for any outcome."

But what if that outcome was him losing power? It might seem unthinkable. Yet the world has changed in recent days and such things are now thought about. Professor Sir Laurel Hommboy, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Sebastopol University, Ultra Grandia Sebastia, , wrote this week: "It is now as likely that there will be regime change in Zanramon as in Pearl Milk Ikspiari."


(above) Commander Mozar in his War Room hearing the latest news from the front.

Why might he say this? Well, perhaps Commander Mozar pursues a disastrous war. Thousands of Triceraton soldiers die. The economic sanctions bite. Commander Mozar loses popular support. Perhaps there is the threat of popular revolution. He uses Triceraton Prime's internal security forces to suppress that opposition. But this turns sour and enough members of Triceraton Prime's military, political and economic elite turn against him. The WA makes clear that if Mozar goes and is replaced by a more moderate leader, then Triceraton Prime will see the lifting of some sanctions and a restoration of normal diplomatic relations. There is a bloody palace coup and Mozar is out. Again, this may not seem likely right now. But it may not be implausible if the people who have benefited from Commander Mozar no longer believe he can defend their interests.

Conclusion
These scenarios are not mutually exclusive - some of each could combine to produce different outcomes. But however this conflict plays out, the world has changed. It will not return to the status quo ante. Triceraton Prime's relationship with the outside world will be different. European and Lewisham attitudes to security will be transformed. And the liberal, international rules-based order might just have rediscovered what it was for in the first place.



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Laver Island wrote:Yemum (YM)

Ideology:
Sleeping with people!

I invited Yemum to my house last night and we had fun

Where does your mom live?

I forgot my toothbrush at her house!

Bakkar wrote:Where does your mom live?

I forgot my toothbrush at her house!

I didn't know football players brushed their teeth🤔

The New Nordic Union wrote:Maybe we should repeal Marbury v Madison and the SCOTUS will shut up

but muh Chex and balances ⚖️

Los-Altos wrote:Just a friendly reminder, its "Turkiye" no longer Turkey.

IRL it's still acceptable to say Turkey, and I doubt that's going to change for a long time, if at all tbh.

But our NS nations' (Including Agausia) lore might still call it Turkey, St Scarlett for example has no intentions of calling it anything other than Turkey/Turkia.

The Oriental Empire wrote:Apparently dearest Clarence Thomas is pushing to overrule Lawrence v Texas

Dear me, we had this figured out in 1791
You know it's getting bad when modern politicians emulate the ancien régime

At least Clarence Thomas is 74, sounds horrible to say but hopefully he won't be around for too much longer.

Egg islanders

Bakkar wrote:Where does your mom live?

I forgot my toothbrush at her house!

If you stayed over then how do you not know where the home is?

St Scarlett wrote:At least Clarence Thomas is 74, sounds horrible to say but hopefully he won't be around for too much longer.

Makes one wonder if when the current generation takes over the world of politics abortion becomes amended to the yank constitution

Not to be narcissistic or egotistical, but if one compares my agriculture industry with Europe and the world, They are going to find something bizzare.
I singlehandedly reduced the agriculture industry of Europe. Basically crashed the industry.

Burvenchkaht wrote:Not to be narcissistic or egotistical, but if one compares my agriculture industry with Europe and the world, They are going to find something bizzare.
I marginally affected the agriculture industry of Europe.

The good ending, where a greek nation actually contributes to Europe instead of pulling down the average

All jokes but congrats lmao
go farm, girlboss

The Oriental Empire wrote:The good ending, where a greek nation actually contributes to Europe instead of pulling down the average

All jokes but congrats lmao
go farm, girlboss

I marginally affected the industry of Europe in a bad way. Compare it to understand what i mean. It's not good.

Burvenchkaht wrote:I marginally affected the industry of Europe in a bad way. Compare it to understand what i mean. It's not good.

bro really came for my English literacy like that
girlboss title = revoked

The Oriental Empire wrote:bro really came for my English literacy like that
girlboss title = revoked

What?
I crashed the agriculture industry, that's what ive been trying to tell you!

Burvenchkaht wrote:What?
I crashed the agriculture industry, that's what ive been trying to tell you!

So, are you saying you're proud that you crashed your nation's ability to be self-sufficient when it comes to producing its own food? :P

Nardin wrote:So, are you saying you're proud that you crashed your nation's ability to be self-sufficient when it comes to producing its own food? :P

Not only mine, but also Europe's
I crashed the Agricultural industry of Europe.

The New Nordic Union wrote:I didn't know football players brushed their teeth🤔

?
It doesn’t matter if you are a sports star like Messi or someone lazy eating hamburger like me, everyone brushes their teeth

Laver Island wrote:If you stayed over then how do you not know where the home is?

She moved

Libertandonien

Maesulia wrote:Republican Senators want to turn the US into a Catholic factory

The second coming of Christ hasn’t happened because he was aborted

Probably more of a protestant factory, bc catholics are like the devil for them XD

The New Nordic Union wrote:Maybe we should repeal Marbury v Madison and the SCOTUS will shut up

Wasn't there also something like the "United States vs. 1'000 tons of fish'' court case?

Laver Island wrote:If you stayed over then how do you not know where the home is?

XD good point

Dear Europeans. Once again the day has arrived. Today I depart on my trip, and will not return for a while. This will be my last message for now, but I just wanted to say that I hope everyone has a great summer. Until then!
-Waffles
P.S. Details for my departure:

From the Desk of the Emperor:

Hello everyone, as I am sure you are aware, I announced that I will be inactive in Nationstates this summer. From June 26 to August 13th, 2022, Walfo, its puppet colonies, and its businesses will be closed and inactive. When I went through this similar period three summers ago, I did not turn on vacation mode, and Walfo briefly ceased to exist causing the crash of influence, WA endorsements, and leveling of our population gain. Due to the concern of this happening again, Walfo and its puppet colonies will go into vacation mode to prevent deletion. I am aware, that these days I will be unable to endorse anyone, and during this period my good friend Eco-Paris Reformation will assist me with retaining my number. So, I just wanted to make this bulletin to let you all know that even if I will be gone for a while, I will try to maintain my status as if I was still active, and I hope you can all be so kind to help me out. I urge people reading this, (well first, I really appreciate that you read this, you are a real friend) to PLEASE upvote this bulletin so that we can get the word out about my absence for this time. Once again, thanks for reading this, a special thanks to Eco-Paris Reformation for support, and have a great summer everyone!

-Waffles

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Bakkar wrote:She moved

And took your toothbrush with her...?

Thracia and Crimea, The New Nordic Union, Yahlia, Qroma, and 9 othersSt Scarlett, Rary, Libertandonien, Eco-Paris Reformation, Berlin and Hanover, Ramonasche, Phillip isle, Greater Morvonia, and Maesulia

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