Adam Island

Adam Island

Flag of Adam Island
Motto: "Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first."
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Region	International Democratic Union
Capital	Adam City
Official Language(s)	English
Leader	Ben Rodriquez, L
Population	150-300 million
Currency	Jay
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UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Civil Rights: Excellent

Economy: Thriving

Political Freedoms: Very Good

Summary

The Republic of Adam Island is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 174 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 small government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Commerce and Social Welfare are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 8%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Pizza Delivery and Gambling.

Citizens are allowed to rise or fall based on their own merits, senior citizens can usually be found doing heavy manual labour, there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt, and citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns. 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.

Government

Adam Island was once a 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.

Current Leaders

President: Ben Rodriquez, Libertarian

Parliament:

26 Seats Libertarian Party Leader: Erica Kelley

26 Seats Mercantilist Party Leader: Thelma Benson

24 Seats Neo-Royalist Party Leader: Rick Harvey

24 Seats Values Party Leader: Jesus Allen

Supreme Court:

Alex Dre Sebstian, N (Ajva)

April Harris, M (Vaca)

Bobby Rice, V (Kammanta)

Crystal Copeland, L (Sankappa)

Joshua Sanders, L (Capital)

Rick Wilkins, V (Ditthi)

Ronnie Palmer, N (Vayama)

Thelma Roberson, M (Sati)

Tracy Bryant, L (Samadhi)

UN Ambassador: Albert Thompson

Organization

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.

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.

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.

History

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.

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.

Parties

Libertarian Party

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.

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.

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.

Neo-Royalist Party

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.

They are moderate on economic and civil freedoms. Their leader is Lord Philliburn Sebastian.

Mercantilist

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.

Values

The values leader is Dhammadharo, a Fundamentalist Island Buddhist. Fundamentalist Island Buddhism has a violent apocalyptic undertone to many of the teachings.

The Values Party is for the government enforcement of religious values and seeks to stomp out secularism.

Sports

Football (Soccer)

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.

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. Adam Island is currently ranked 90th in the world and won 3rd place in their Baptism of Fire.

The Adam Island Football Association (AIFA)is grouped into 14 teams, each of which play 26 games in the fixture.

AIFA teams: AcR; Adam City North; Adam City South; Adam County; Adamaiin Island; Adamsburg; Adamslyvania; Adamton; Adamville; Adarob; Las Adam; Magic Rat Island; San Adam; West Rat Island;

Four-Down Football

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.

Religion

According to the latest national survey, 76% of Adam Islanders follow one form or another of Island Buddhism, 21% are non-religious, 2 % belong to an underground religion known as Orbisim, and 1% follow other various beliefs.

Related Links

Adam Island Webpage

Adam Island Times