Seoshackdak
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| Motto: "Mula eate fisucta." (Money is for Losers) | |
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| Region | Under Antarctica |
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| Capital | LeMonde |
| Official Language(s) | Lemming and Shackadilian |
| Leader | Ahahahahaha ha ha haaa! |
| Population | Only 256 Humans, Millions of Lemmings |
| Currency | Brick of Cheese |
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The nation of Seoshackadak (Located under Antarctica) is unique in several ways, the largest being that it is built completely underground. Another interesting fact is that lemmings are seen as equal to humans, and they even have their own language. The architecture is often noted as stunning by tourists. Mostly made out of mudbrick and built into walls and arches, the plazas which make up the cityscape are a marvel to see. Vegetation such as vines often hang off of balconies. Except for a few exceptions, there are no doors (Seoshackadilians believe that doors are a capitalist conspiracy) which give a communal warmth feeling.
An important day for all Seoshackadilians is May Day, when everyone is given the day off for work, and asked to send suggestions for the nation's workers' welfare.
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Culture
Nobody in Seoshackadak is rich, and nobody is poor. The population all live in similar homes, generally built above a plaza where the immediate community eats, meets, and bathes.
Clothing is simple and because of farming restrictions underground and the staggering humidity and heat, made completely out of silk. Because of the difficulty in the manufacture of silk, the citizens are often encouraged to wear nothing in their homes, reducing the wear and tear on their clothing.
Food is served in a communal dinning hall, where typically three or four families gather to eat. Meals are typically the center of the community. If the meal happens to be dinner, afterward the people will move to the plaza and balconies. When everyone has had enough talking, they head for the sauna and then retire to their residences.
Religion
There are three religions in Seoshackadak:
- Neogaianism is by far the largest religion. One hundred and seventy-eight (178) people were recorded as belonging to this faith.
- Buddhism, the second largest, contains forty-four (44) members.
- Islam is the smallest religion in Seoshackadak, containing twenty-three (23) members.
There is also one Lutheran and two Hindus.
The numbers of the members of the previous religions are based upon census data, and are estimates.
Religion and the Government
The government could care less about religion. But since the citizens often try to make a point to cause chaos with it, there has to be a policy. Therefore, as with everything in Seoshackadak, all religions are seen as equal. Hate, it is believed by the population, is a capitalist conspiracy.
Politics and Government
Politics in Seoshackadak generally lean slightly to the left, maybe farther to the left than usual. You can view the Constitution of Seoshackadak, as soon as we get one written up.
Political Parties
Political parties essentially dissolved upon the adoption of Neoresseism, however two parties from the old Socialist Democracy still are explained here.
The National Conservative Front (NCF) is a right-winged group that fights to allow solicitation, minimize government spending, ban lemming rights, promote religion, and abolish taxes. They flag their beliefs in pro-privatization, often considered a dirty word in Seoshackadilian politics. Their minority following hails their movement to maim socialized medicine. Most NCF members believe that Neogaianism is the "devil's plot" as most are non-Neogaianists and non-Buddhists and feel that any religion without a god is not really a religion, rather a cult.
The Seoshackadilian Utopian Union (SUU) is the ruling party, and also the nation's left-wing party. They push for maximum civil rights and total social equality. Generally noted as the "voice of the lemming", they believe that lemmings deserve a place in Seoshackadak. On religion, they promote Neogaianism because they claim it has a positive and optimistic effect on followers. They are for heavy taxes, although they spend it all and more on demographic issues, such as healthcare and education. SUU has done everything they can to crush private industry and promote public control.
National Policies
Military
A notable part of Seoshackadak is that is has no real military. Instead, they have a defense force, which is a strict militia that is incapable of attacking another nation, both politically and logistically.
Infantry is the only part of the military. Their uniform is simply a black silk sheet worn around the waist (and around the chest for women). They are specially trained in close quarters battle and must have a mental map of the entire tunnel system before being allowed into the elite ranks.
All infantry are reservists. The entire population, however, is taught guerrilla tactics and strategy, just in case an attack does happen.
Economy
All private industry in Seoshackadak is banned. Nobody is allowed to make a profit since it is seen by the majority of the populace as the road to corruption. Capitalism is noted by the population as the ultimate evil.
Citizens are encouraged to make what they need, and share it with their neighbors. In Seoshackadak, the families living together in the plaza are called compatrez (from Spanish "compadres" and Russian "comrade"). Compatrez work for the common welfare of the plaza, in which some cook, some clean, some grow food, and ect.. Any excess resource made is to be distributed to those who have a shortage.
One food source, fish, is treated as exceptionally communal. There is one stream that runs through each plaza. The citizens take what they need (1 per person per day), and leave the rest for their fellow citizens.
The environment is considered higher in importance than the economy. Therefore, anything that would deplete the oxygen supply, choke ventilation systems, contaminate water, produce noxious fumes, ect. ect. is not permitted. If anyone is ever caught doing such a thing to the precious environment, they are stripped of their clothes and thrown to the penguins.
Another important rule in Seoshackadak is the Lemming Resource Law which states that lemmings are equal to humans, and therefore illegal to eat and would fall under cannibalism. Any harm done to lemmings would result in punishment equal as if commited against another human. If any lemming was to try to eat a human, they would be arrested and punished in the same way.
Society
Everyone in Seoshackadak is equal and therefore entitled to equal rights, justice, and representation. The government and the society as well as the culture defines "everyone" to mean any race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, political views, former nationality, age, ect. and this includes all humans and lemmings.
By the government, society, and the culture recognizing this definition of everyone, the govenment, society, and culture recognize and will work to insure that everyone in Seoshackadak is entitled to and achieves the following (In no particular order):
- A home
- Fellow compatrez
- Free speech, religion, yada yada yada.
- Justice
- Tolerance
- Peace
- Healthcare that keeps you alive as long as possible
- Burial or cremation. Body or ashes put where you want them. (When you finally do die)
- Food and Water (As laid out in Clause VIII)
- Employment
- Employment benefits
- National holidays
- International holdiays
- Regional holidays
- Any holidays
- Weekends (Either Sat. and Sun., or Sun. and Wed.)
- No longer than an eight (8) hour workshift.
- Fair and equal treatment
- Employment benefits
