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motto="Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first."|
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motto="Life. Liberty. Logic."|
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capital=Adam City |
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capital=[[Adam City]] |
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population=90-120 million |
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population=2-3 billion|
 
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'''UN Category:''' Capitalizt
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'''Civil Rights:''' Superb
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==Summary==
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Adam Island is a large island nation in the [[International Democratic Union]]. They have had a long history of bloody warfare. After millenia of royal rule, they held their first democratic elections in October, 2000, but the country was torn apart by a brutal epidemic of the "Rat Flu" and nuclear civil war.
  
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'''Economy:''' Powerhouse
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The political situation has since stabilized, and general elections were held, with National Republicans taking most of the seats as well as the Presidency.
  
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'''Political Freedoms:''' Very Good
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Adam Island (AI) formerly served as a delegate of the International Democratic Union.
  
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==Details==
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==Religion==
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The Republic of Adam Island is a very large, economically powerful nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 93 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.
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Adam Islanders follow various forms of [[Island Buddhism]], and there are 11 'holy cities' scattered across the main island. They are independently goverened by local authorities. The symbol of the trisected pyramid on the flag is a traditional religious symbol.
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The small, liberal, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Social Welfare, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 2%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Pizza Delivery, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales industries.
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Jennifer Government is a bestseller, inheritance tax has recently been abolished, graffiti artists spend lengthy periods of time in jail, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a problem. Adam Island's national animal is the Llama, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Jay.
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Adam Island was once a [[Wikipedia:monarchy|monarchy]], but the forward-thinking rulers made plans to transfer over to Democratic rule. The four major parties were extremely close in the first election, but the [[Libertarian Party of Adam Island]] has a slim pluralty.
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Adam Island is governed by officials in [[Adam City]], with three separate branches of government. The [[Adamstag]] serves as the 100-member parliament; [[Whirlow Pierce]] is the current President; and the Ultimate Court is the final court of appeals over constitutional issues.
  
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===Current Leaders===
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==Military==
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President: [[Ben Rodriquez]], Libertarian
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There are three branches of Adam Island's military, known as the [[Adamswehr]]. Individual arms of service as the Adamsheer (Army), Adamsmarine (Navy) and Adamsluftwaffe (Air Force).
  
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The armed forces owe their allegiance to the National Republic forged after years of religious-caused civil war (starting in August 2004) and the Rat Flu epidemic-caused civil war (starting in January 2005). The National Republic was acknowledged by the Treaty of Adamsburgh as the sole legitimate government on May 3, 2006. The three signatories were the loyalist National Republic, Neo-Royalist and Holy Reformer representatives, who jointly agreed to eliminate the remaining Iconic groups on the northern mainland.
  
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Parliament:
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Officially, the Adamswehr is a department of the executive branch, headed by the President.
  
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26 Seats Libertarian      Party Leader: Erica Kelley
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==Corporations==
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Adam Island's laissez-faire business policies have attracted numerous corporations, with few able to build up a semi-consistant monopoly. Labor unions are strong and yield great influence. Adam Islanders express rabid brand loyalty. [[Adam-Cola]] once ran an ad featuring a man wandering in the desert, dying of thirst. He came across another traveler, who offered him a drink from one of Adam-Cola's rivals, Dr. Adam. The man refused because he would never drink a beverage like that. The ad was pulled after several stories came up of this actually happening to Adam Islanders.
  
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26 Seats Mercantilist      Party Leader: Thelma Benson
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The Rat Flu war took a major toll on the economy of Adam Island. Still, most companies managed to survive in one for or another.
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24 Seats Neo-Royalist  Party Leader: Rick Harvey
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24 Seats Values            Party Leader: Jesus Allen
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Supreme Court:
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Alex Dre Sebstian, N (Adam Bay)
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April Harris, M (Peninsula)
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Bobby Rice, V (Adam Lake)
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Crystal Copeland, L (West Island)
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Joshua Sanders, L (East Island)
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Rick Wilkins, V (North Island)
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Ronnie Palmer, N (South Island)
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Thelma Roberson, M (Adam County)
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Tracy Bryant, L (Adam Beach)
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[[UN]] Ambassador: [[Albert Thompson]]
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===Organization===
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The Republic of Adam Island is divided into 9 territories, each with its own governor and local authorities. They also elect one justice to the Supreme Court. The frequency of elections is determined by local authorities.
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The President of Adam Island is elected every three years, by a simply pluralty popular vote. The President has the power to approve or veto legislation that comes from Parliament and the power to  appoint ambassadors, diplomats and delegates to international governments.
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Parliament is elected simply as well. It is a unicameral body, with 100 members. Seats are awarded proportionally based on party vote. Only legislation that they approve can be signed by the President. They have no power of veto override or impeachment.
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===History===
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For centuries, the Island was ruled by royalty. Once foriegn involvement in Island affairs grew, many citizens saw the benefits of a democratic society. The royalty realized this too, and called for elections and individual liberties, peacefully establishing The Republic of Adam Island.
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In the interim between the royal rule and the new democracy, noted pro-Democracy Libertarian Party leader and distant relative of the royal family, Adam C. Roberts took the reins.
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===Parties===
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The [[Libertarian Party of Adam Island]] is the ruling party in the Republic. They control the Presidency, and have the most seats in the Parliament and on the Supreme Court.
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Adam C. Roberts, the Interim Ruler during the transition between the Monarcy to Democracy was the leader of the Libertarian Party. President [[Ben Rodriquez]], former Governor of East Island, now commands the post of President.
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They support all civil liberties as well as economic liberties. They are militarily non-interventionist, and very pro-democracy. They also try and work with world governments and alliances.
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The Neo-Royalists are citizens who desire a return to the monarcy. They feel it was a mistake to move towards Democracy, as it will destabilize the country and allow unqualified leaders. Many of them are those who feel that the regime that handed over power to the people stole the throne in the first place.
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They are moderate on economic and civil freedoms. Their leader is Lord Philliburn Sebastian.
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The Mercantilist Party is also very pro-democracy and pro-civil liberties. It is the second largest party in the Republic. However, they support a large welfare state and high taxes. They recieve a lot of support from the large corporations throughout the country, due to their promises of subsidies and tarriffs. Their leader is Vincent Taylor.
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The values candidate is Dhammadharo, a fundamentalist Buddhist. Buddhism in Adam Island is significantly socially different than Buddhism in most places, as there is a violent fundamentalist apocalyptic undertone to many of the teachings.
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The Values Party is for the government enforcement of religious values and seeks to stomp out secularism.
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The Rat Flu war interrupted what was a booming sports economy in Adam Island. Since then, the [[Adam Island Baseball League]] has reformed and began play again. AI joined the [[International Democratic Union]]'s Olympic bid, and Adam Island's national soccer team is scheduled to play in World Cup qualifiers for WC 29.
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Although the game of football proper came to Adam Island only one short decade ago when the royals opened up the Island's ports to new immigrants, evidence of various foot-and-ball games dates back twelve thousand years. When the standardized rules of football and the liberalization of the market met the Island, the game quickly evolved into a million jay enterprise, with schoolchildren's parents purchasing huge quantities of footballs, jerseys and equipment.
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There are numerous small local leagues scattered across the republic, but as of yet no overruling body that formalizes national competitions. Seeing football as a way to unite the divided populace, President Ben Rodriquez announced the formation of the National Football Organization, (funded entirely by private sponsors) and set for it the first task of assembling a National Team to compete in [[World Cup]] XIX and the preceding [[Baptism of Fire]] tournament.
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The Adam Island Football League was founded in 1984. It consists of 12 teams in 3 divisions. They play 12 games each, followed by a 2-round playoff that concludes with the Adam Bowl.
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Eastern          Central        Western
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Adam City        Adam County    Adam Bay
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AcR              Adamsburgh    Adamaiin Isl.
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Adarob            Adamville      Adamton
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East Island      San Adam      Las Adam
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==Maps==
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[http://static.flickr.com/53/140034103_530fbb5080_o.png map of important cities]
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[http://static.flickr.com/55/140034101_c010edea2b_o.png small terrain map]
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[http://static.flickr.com/46/140034100_1b1e7210c2_o.png highlights location in IDU]
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[http://static.flickr.com/22/26628665_dd551d426f_o.png terrain map]
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[http://static.flickr.com/50/158063920_294b65a606_b.jpg 2006 satellite composite photo]
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[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/spartacus_007/war.jpg Rat Flu War map]
  
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==Related Links==
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[http://www.freewebs.com/adamisland/index.htm Adam Island Webpage]
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[[Adam Island History Timeline]]
  
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[http://adamisland.blogspot.com/ Adam Island Times]
 
  
 
[[Category:Adam Island]]
 
[[Category:Adam Island]]

Latest revision as of 12:46, 1 June 2006

Adam Island
FlagSmall.jpg
Flag of Adam Island
Motto: "Life. Liberty. Logic."
basic map
Region International Democratic Union
Capital Adam City
Official Language(s) English
Leader Whirlow Pierce
Population 2-3 billion
Currency Jay 
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Summary

Adam Island is a large island nation in the International Democratic Union. They have had a long history of bloody warfare. After millenia of royal rule, they held their first democratic elections in October, 2000, but the country was torn apart by a brutal epidemic of the "Rat Flu" and nuclear civil war.

The political situation has since stabilized, and general elections were held, with National Republicans taking most of the seats as well as the Presidency.

Adam Island (AI) formerly served as a delegate of the International Democratic Union.

Religion

Adam Islanders follow various forms of Island Buddhism, and there are 11 'holy cities' scattered across the main island. They are independently goverened by local authorities. The symbol of the trisected pyramid on the flag is a traditional religious symbol.

Government

Adam Island is governed by officials in Adam City, with three separate branches of government. The Adamstag serves as the 100-member parliament; Whirlow Pierce is the current President; and the Ultimate Court is the final court of appeals over constitutional issues.

Military

There are three branches of Adam Island's military, known as the Adamswehr. Individual arms of service as the Adamsheer (Army), Adamsmarine (Navy) and Adamsluftwaffe (Air Force).

The armed forces owe their allegiance to the National Republic forged after years of religious-caused civil war (starting in August 2004) and the Rat Flu epidemic-caused civil war (starting in January 2005). The National Republic was acknowledged by the Treaty of Adamsburgh as the sole legitimate government on May 3, 2006. The three signatories were the loyalist National Republic, Neo-Royalist and Holy Reformer representatives, who jointly agreed to eliminate the remaining Iconic groups on the northern mainland.

Officially, the Adamswehr is a department of the executive branch, headed by the President.

Corporations

Adam Island's laissez-faire business policies have attracted numerous corporations, with few able to build up a semi-consistant monopoly. Labor unions are strong and yield great influence. Adam Islanders express rabid brand loyalty. Adam-Cola once ran an ad featuring a man wandering in the desert, dying of thirst. He came across another traveler, who offered him a drink from one of Adam-Cola's rivals, Dr. Adam. The man refused because he would never drink a beverage like that. The ad was pulled after several stories came up of this actually happening to Adam Islanders.

The Rat Flu war took a major toll on the economy of Adam Island. Still, most companies managed to survive in one for or another.

Sports

The Rat Flu war interrupted what was a booming sports economy in Adam Island. Since then, the Adam Island Baseball League has reformed and began play again. AI joined the International Democratic Union's Olympic bid, and Adam Island's national soccer team is scheduled to play in World Cup qualifiers for WC 29.

Maps

map of important cities small terrain map highlights location in IDU terrain map 2006 satellite composite photo Rat Flu War map

See Also

Adam Island History Timeline

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