The Democratic States of Free Askar
“Without personal liberties, we are nothing.”
| UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Excellent |
Economy: Good |
Political Freedoms: Excellent |
Location: The North Pacific
The Democratic States of Free Askar is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning askarian eagle population. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The large government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 23%. A large private sector is led by the Cheese Exports industry, followed by Woodchip Exports and Door-to-door Insurance Sales.
Crime is a problem. Free Askar’s national animal is the askarian eagle and its currency is the askot.
Ian got me hooked. I don’t like the bit about the cheese, but there’s not much I can do about that. Meh.
I got back from PLU yesterday. It was all right. I was planning to rant on how I’m doomed to mediocrity because I’m not some rich snob who can drop a few thousand dollars on quality equipment, but I realized that would be whining, and I’m not much of a whiner. But I have decided I’m not continuing on with concert performance in college. No more clarinet for me, until I’m filthy rich and can afford a really good one. Instead, I’ll concentrate more on marching band. I think I’d have a lot of fun playing at football games and doing field shows. Yeah.
I also got new glasses. They’re snazzy.
