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The Issue

Cheap, foreign-made cars are becoming increasingly popular, causing concern in Tephireth's automobile manufacturing industry.


The Debate

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The Issue

1. Religious and scientific leaders have clashed recently over the teaching of evolution in public schools.
   
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You are a Chibi Seme
You are the seme in disguise. Able to fit in and get along with uke and seme alike, you are able to get close to the uke on their level before exerting your dominance. This makes you at times manipulative and able to fool others about your true seme nature. Because of your harmless appearance, it takes the flamboyant Flaming Uke to match wits and really bring out your aggressive side to expose you for the seme that you are.

Most compatible with: Flaming Uke, Badass Uke
Least compatible with: Dramatic Uke

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79 minutes ago: Tephireth was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Drug Use.
94 minutes ago: Tephireth was ranked in the Top 10% of the region for Highest Drug Use.

*HALLELUJAH CHORUS*

I’ve been working on that award since Tephireth’s birth!

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Some people say Tephireth's policy on free speech has gone too far.


The Debate

Option A: "These days, anyone says whatever they want with no regard to what kind of dribble is coming out of their mouths!" says angry commuter Prudence Wong. "It's gone too far. We should go back to the good old days, when if someone started talking garbage, we'd smack them one."

Option B: "We need more free speech, not less," argues civil rights campaigner Don Licorish. "Free speech allows ideas to be explored, challenged, and discussed in a productive, open forum. It teaches our kids to be critical thinkers. And dirty words, of course, but that's just the price you pay."

Option C: "The right to free speech is a central tenet of our system of democracy," says religious leader Barack Sparkle. "But surely the right to not have your religious beliefs mocked by others is worth something, too? We mustn't put up with intolerance!"

Anyone notice something WEIRD about that first option?

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Controversial Coup Causes Commotion
The Issue

A coup in a neighbouring country has seen a mercenary force led by retired Tephirethian general Louis Goethe take charge of the peaceful backwater, purging the opposition, and suppressing freedoms. Despite the new leader making a dubious promise to hold elections, the government in exile is demanding that Tephireth takes action.


The Debate

Option A: "THIS IS A DISGRACE," bellows Brigadier General Peter Song, scattering plastic soldiers over the floor. "This traitor must be overthrown! Gather together our forces and sweep the tyrant from power. While we're at it, Tephireth could do with some more tanks - you never know when the next coup might be."

Option B: Naki Brown, a junior official, puts down "Diplomacy for Dummies" and pipes up. "The best method of solving problems is talking. Send the new regime a strongly worded letter of protest and encourage them to negotiate. On a similar note, perhaps you could take your spouse out for a meal tonight. You've been spending far too much time sorting out this nation's issues lately."

Option C: Noted realist and tabloid columnist Al Sephira disagrees. "We should give this new regime a chance. After all, they now control a sizeable economy, and they need weapons - we could offer to recognise the new government if they agreed to buy arms from us. Also, I couldn't help but notice some protesters outside your office. We wouldn't want a coup happening here - everyone would feel safer if they were moved on."

Option D: "I don't see what the problem is," a voice strangely like your own whispers in your ear. Your twin, standing far too close for comfort, continues, "this has given me a great idea - why not just declare yourself supreme leader of Tephireth? After all, the people do love you so very much."

I don't recall High Oracle Binah being married. Maybe that's why she needs to take the sweetie to dinner.

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It figures:

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The internet is not working nice with messengers.  I'll be on tomorrow, but today, it's Update Central.

If you wanna read crack, I've posted the polished version of Pastry!Arc Chapter 2 over on concordiachaos.  Warning:  (AND I WILL REPEAT THIS EVERY TIME) Don't read this on an empty stomach.

NOTE:  Apparently when I wrote this I failed to notice that Semagic crashed again.  It is now technically a day later than I wanted this to go up.  But until the derps are repaired—I'll stop by tomorrow to do that—I'd best work on fiction, ne?