Arno Minion Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) From the creators of legendary alliances like The Grand Lodge of Freemasons and.......well, just that one really, comes a new venture in Cyber Nation roleplay. BANANA REPUBLIC What's a Banana Republic, you ask? Wikipedia states; A Banana Republic is a term of contempt for a country that is politically unstable, dependent on limited agriculture (e.g. bananas), and ruled by a small, self-elected, wealthy, and corrupt faction. In some cases, these nations have kept the government structures that were modeled after the colonial Spanish ruling clique, with a small, largely leisure class on the top, and a large, poorly educated and poorly paid working class laborers, though it might have the (fake) trappings of modernity (such as styling itself a republic with a president etc.)Frequently the subject of mockery and humor, and usually presided over by a dictatorial military junta that exaggerates its own power and importance, "the epaulettes of a banana republic generalissimo" are proverbially of considerable size. A banana republic also typically has large wealth inequities, poor infrastructure, poor schools, a "backward" economy, low capital spending, a reliance on foreign capital and money printing, budget deficits, and a weakening currency. Banana republics are typically also highly prone to revolutions and coups. In modern usage the term has come to be used to describe a generally unstable or dictatorial regime, especially one where elections are often fraudulent and corruption is rife. By extension, the word is occasionally applied to governments where a strong leader hands out appointments and advantages to friends and supporters, without much consideration for the law. That sounds fun, doesn't it? Apart from the backward economy and poor infrastructure bit, of course. If you want a fun and easy-going alliance and you like to roleplay the Dictator or Totalitarian ruler then the Banana Republic is for you. Be the despot and tyrant that everybody has deep inside them and make that pixel population work hard to support your military build up. The Banana Republic is starting from the ground up so we need you to help us shape the alliance. Banana Republic Forum Banana Republic Wiki Edited October 12, 2009 by General Arno Minion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Did I mention we like Bananas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 The water is warm at the Banana Republic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 No idiots like Kanye West are invited to the Banana Music Video Awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Litler Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I actually sort of like this idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Fuhrer Litler, you should join us. Together we will rule the world (insert maniacal laugh).....and....scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Position Vacant - everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Andrew Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 This looks interesting. I wish you guys good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thankyou Darth Andrew. I appreciate you stopping by. A crate of our finest bananas are on the way to Werbistan as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Andrew Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 NOW I CAN MAKE MYSELF A BANANA SPLIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 When visiting the Banana Republic be sure to stop in at the Coconut Lounge and Palms Casino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Military Junta positions available at Banana Republic. Declare yourself Dictator today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Finish this sentence. You know you're a Dictator when _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 ...when you're people love and fear you at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 ...when you have the eppaulettes of a Generalissimo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Nicholas II Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Good to see another alliance use forumotion, and you gave me some ideas of what i can add to my forum, as in Forum Icons like the ones i see for your application, republic and Ambassador sections =D set up a portal page with a great Poster on the front, and if you need any help if you are new to forumotion i can help i've done so much work on my forum, -Emperor Nicholas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks for visiting Emperor Nicholas II. I'm glad you liked what I've done with the place. Forumotion and phpBB is a pretty good option and far better than the old days when everyone used Invisionfree. I'll look into adding a portal page. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demago Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I cordially invite all Foreign Relations personnel of this alliance to join us over at the Partopian Alliance! Once there, please send me a message and I will mask you. Our Forum is located at www.Partopian.com! Hope to see you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ah, thanks for the invite Demago. I might just do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demago Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Great! Looking forward to seeing you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 It's a great day here in Banania. We're almost a week old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Still looking for a few good men....no not like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's National Banana week! Free Banana Bread for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 After your free Banana Bread, why not take a ride on a Banana Boat. Remember that you'll have to wait half an hour after eating though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Minion Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 The desert of the day is, of course; The Banana Split Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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