Journal & Events

Neighbor Events

7 events

Faith Knows No Borders neighbor_events.1

The … wish to strengthen our ties to … through our shared faith.

He stopped for a moment, wiping his brow, when he noticed the … farmhand on the adjacent field seemed to be knelt down in the furrow. Confused, he peered over, finally noticing that the man was deep in prayer. He should have recognized it, but it had never crossed his mind what they might have in common: A few hard years and a faith that things would get better.

Despite differences, we must cherish our shared values. Faith Above Nation: +2 Interest Group Approval, +10% Interest Group Political Strength

We are … first, … second! Nation Above Faith: +2 Interest Group Approval

If You Want Peace neighbor_events.2

The … suggest a more hardline foreign policy towards … due to our poor relations.

"If half of what you're saying is true, I wouldn't want you anywhere near that border," she said, "but I don't think it is." "Mother, you've always said not to trust the …. Why would you trust them to respect our borders? No one wants their son to do it, because they know it's dangerous. That's exactly why we need to do it."

Set aside polite formalities. They are the enemy. Hawkish Neighbor Relations: +3 Interest Group Approval

Despite our mutual dislike, there is no need to escalate this. Passive Stance: -10% …Authority Dovish Neighbor Relations: -3 Interest Group Approval

Workers of the World neighbor_events.3

Internationalist sentiment within the … has generated suggestions to reach out to workers in ….

"I don't understand how you could let someone like him into our home. Are we to host people from all four corners of the world now?" "This man has my life in his hands every day in the mine. I already trust him with my life. For that matter, I'd much rather welcome him here than any of the … bastards who send us down there.

Class above nation! Embraced Proletarian Internationalism: -3 Interest Group Approval

These unpatriotic ideas will fade. Rejected Proletarian Internationalism: -3 Interest Group Approval

Cross-Border Investments neighbor_events.4

… … are interested in making investments in neighboring … industries.

He stood up, put on his hat and headed towards the door. At first it seemed he would leave without another word, but then he turned around and spoke with barely suppressed anger. "Being accused of lacking patriotism for where I try to make money isn't just insult. It betrays a complete lack of understanding of how money is made. Do you think I made what I already have by thinking provincially?"

An excellent investment! Foreign Investment: +10% Manufacturing Tax Income

Strong-arm them into investing domestically. Enforced Domestic Investment: +10% Manufacturing Tax Income Protectionistic Investments: -3 Interest Group Approval

Stop the Presses neighbor_events.5

A newspaper banned under … law has started being printed again under the permissive laws of … and smuggled across the border.

"You still have your copy, right? I'll pay you half of what you gave for it in …." Her friend reluctantly handed over the paper. "You know, my dad says it's all rubbish, what it says about the …." "Yeah. Well, he can't read, can he?"

We can look the other way, just this once. Permitted Obscene Publication: -3 Interest Group Approval

Crack down hard on everyone spreading this filth! Stopped Obscene Publication: +3 Interest Group Approval

…, Unredacted neighbor_events.6

A book rejected for publication in … due to their restrictive laws has been accepted by a … publisher.

The printer's devil picked up an unfamiliar typeface. His master noticed his curiosity and nodded towards it. "That's for a … book we're printing." "Why are we printing … books here?" The printer shrugged. "It's a free country."

The publisher should show more tact and respect our neighbors. Curtailed Free Speech: -3 Interest Group Approval

By the laws of …, they have the right to print it. Championed Free Speech: +3 Interest Group Approval

The Other Side of the Fence neighbor_events.7

People have been complaining about the difference in living standards between us and our neighbors in ….

After the shop door swung shut, they exchanged a meaningful glance. "She didn't even notice you gave her the wrong change." "Why do you think I do it? Her sort, they can afford it. I'll be damned if the … think they can come here and flaunt their wealth expecting us to just tolerate it."

This is simply an example of global economic inequality. Criticized Economic Injustice: +2 Interest Group Approval, +10% Interest Group Political Strength Blamed Economic Inequality: -2 Interest Group Approval

Clearly, they are liars who cheat foreigners out of money.

It is the way things are, not worth thinking about.

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