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Thirteen, Big Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pte3Jg-2Ax4
Won't you let me walk you home from school?
Won't you let me meet you at the pool?
Maybe Friday I can
Get tickets for the dance
And I'll take you, ooh ooh ooh
Won't you tell your dad, "get off my back"
Tell him what we said 'bout "Paint It Black"
Rock 'n Roll is here to stay
Come inside where it's okay
And I'll shake you, ooh ooh ooh
Won't you tell me what you're thinking of?
Would you be an outlaw for my love?
If it's so, well, let me know
If it's no, well, I can go
I won't make you, ooh ooh ooh
singer is Alex Chilton formerly of the Box Tops, Big Star was awesome
Bhang Bhang Duc, Fuentana, Av Libertas Vindex, and South moochoblia kend
Today I'm playing jazzy pop/rock
Steely Dan - Reelin in the Years (Alive in America version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqKC38A8QjI
[Verse 1]
Your everlasting summer
And you can see it fading fast
So you grab a piece of something
That you think is gonna last
Well, you wouldn't even know a diamond
If you held it in your hand
The things you think are precious
I can't understand
[Chorus]
Are you reelin' in the years?
Stowin' away the time?
Are you gatherin' up the tears?
Have you had enough of mine?
Are you reelin' in the years?
Stowin' away the time?
Are you gatherin' up the tears?
Have you had enough of mine?
[Verse 2]
You been tellin' me you're a genius
Since you were seventeen
In all the time I've known you
I still don't know what you mean
The weekend at the college
Didn't turn out like you planned
The things that pass for knowledge
I can't understand
[Chorus]
Are you reelin' in the years?
Stowin' away the time?
Are you gatherin' up the tears?
Have you had enough of mine?
Are you reelin' in the years?
Stowin' away the time?
Are you gatherin' up the tears?
Have you had enough of mine?
[Instrumental Break 1:57-2:54]
[Guitar solo]
[Verse 3]
I spend a lot of money
And I spent a lot of time
The trip we made to Hollywood
Is etched upon my mind
After all the things we've done and seen
You find another man
The things you think are useless
I can't understand
[Chorus]
Are you reelin' in the years?
Stowin' away the time?
Are you gatherin' up the tears?
Have you had enough of mine?
Are you reelin' in the years?
Stowin' away the time?
Are you gatherin' up the tears?
Have you had enough of mine?
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Cro Magnon, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, and 3 othersAv Libertas Vindex, Locksley Hall, and South moochoblia kend
Freestyle - Taalbi Brothers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwy94pAoWsM
*coffee*
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, and South moochoblia kend
Jazzy pop/rock 2 - Chicago - Beginnings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI-BMDnti4c
[Verse 1]
When I'm with you, it doesn't matter where we are
Or what we're doing, I'm with you, that's all that matters
Time passes much too quickly when we're together laughing
I wish I could sing it to you, oh no
I wish I could sing it to you
[Chorus]
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Mostly I'm silent mmm silent la la la la la
Never think about words to say
[Verse 2]
When I kiss you, I feel a thousand different feelings
The color of chills all over my body
And when I feel them, I quickly try to decide which one
I should try to put into words, oh no
Try to put into words
[Chorus]
Mostly I'm silent silent la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Silent
[Verse 3]
Only the beginning of what I want to feel forever yeah
Oh no whoa yes
Only the beginning, only just the start
I've got to get you into my life
Got to get you next to me
Only the beginning, only just the start
[Outro]
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Only the beginning
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Big Bad Badger, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, and 2 othersLocksley Hall, and South moochoblia kend
Hello and welcome to the West Pacific!
Bran Astor, Giovanniland, Forcaforta, and South moochoblia kend
thanks!
Giovanniland and South moochoblia kend
Welcome! Feel free to read our new player guide to know more about the game:
New Player's Guide to The West Pacific
by 
The Impeccably Arranged Snark of The West Pacific Master Dispatch
Delegate & World Assembly Recruitment:
Overthinkers 
@weirdoxvii
TWPAF:
Teralyon@.zafo
Foreign Affairs:
Varanius@tertiaryantagonist
Cultural Trust:
Fujai@smithy876
Regional Guides:
Zoran@oblivionwind
Congratulations! Your nation has made its way to NationStates' premier meritocracy! In this guide you'll find all you need to navigate this game and get involved in our community here in the West Pacific.
TWP Quick Links: The West Pacific ● 
Join the Discord Server! ● Regional Forums ● Master Dispatch
What is NationStates?
NationStates (NS) is a nation simulation game where we, the players, run nations and band together in regions to have a good time.
First and foremost, there is your individual nation. This is what you see with when you login to NS. You have the authority to govern it as you see fit by answering issues, which change your laws, statistics, and rankings. These can be found using the different symbol tabs on your nation page.
You can also join the World Assembly, get to know the people of TWP, apply for regional citizenship, and join the regional government, which you'll read about in the next few sections.
Regions and the World Assembly
Every nation is a part of a region, and like you, they start out in one of the five Pacific regions. Most regions have their own systems of government that have been created by the players who live there. Each region is headed by a Delegate, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements.
The World Assembly (WA) is similar to the United Nations in the real world. In this body, resolutions and laws are passed that all WA member nations must abide by. Please join the World Assembly to help secure your new home and raise its influence on the world stage!
Once you have joined the WA, you may vote on proposals in the General Assembly (GA) and Security Council (SC), and endorse other TWP nations. Please note that you are only allowed to have one nation in WA.
As mentioned earlier, the nation with the most endorsements in a region is the Delegate, gaining executive power in the region. For those reasons, it's extremely important to join the WA and endorse our Delegate Overthinkers & the Guardians.
In order to endorse a nation after you join the WA, find their page and then scroll to the bottom, where there will be a button to endorse.
If you have any further questions about NationStates you can send a telegram to our current Delegate, Overthinkers. She’s a great person and will kindly help with and questions or concerns you may have!
All about The West Pacific!
Here in The West Pacific, we use a meritocratic system of government with the Delegate at its head. The more active you are in the region and the more capable you show yourself to be, the more opportunities you will get for responsibility and advancement.
Because of this, we are one of the most continuously innovative regions in the game. The regional government is made up of the Delegate, the Guardians, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and staff. All positions are appointed by the Delegate based on merit except for the Speaker of the Hall and the Hall of Nations Guardian, who are elected by the members of the Hall of Nations.
Members of the Hall of Nations are citizens of The West Pacific. You can join by making an account on our forums, filling the citizenship form, and repeating the citizenship oath.
Your application will be processed as soon as possible. While you wait, it's a good idea to talk on the Regional Message Board and get to know our Discord community.
After being accepted as a citizen, you can join one of TWP's government ministries to get more involved!
Getting involved!
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FA) is all about developing relations with other regions, especially allied regions, and spreading our culture abroad!
Send a telegram or message to the FA Deputy Minister Hertfordshire and Jammbo at @snowsageclarkov to apply!
The West Pacific Armed Forces (TWPAF) is a sovereign military that offers raider and defender operations by using endorsements to take over or defend other regions!
- Submit an application in the forum thread, join the TWPAF Discord Server and be ready for training once accepted!
The Office of Recruitment recruits new nations to move to the West Pacific!
Send a telegram or message to the Director of Recruitment Noton Mast at @quadc to apply!
The Ministry of World Assembly and Recruitment (WAR) has the goal of strengthening The West Pacific in the World Assembly and encouraging regional involvement in the WA!
Send a telegram or message to the Delegate Overthinkers at @weirdoxvii to apply!
The Regional Guides are tasked with welcoming new players and getting them comfortable and involved in the regional community!
Send a telegram or message to the Head Regional Guide Zoran at @oblivionwind to apply!
The Western Post is the official newspaper of The West Pacific and reports on a wide range of topics, from serious to lighthearted and everything in between!
Send a telegram or message to the Editor-in-Chief Giovanniland at @.giovanni_ to apply!
The Cultural Trust is the home of regional culture, composed of several independent cultural communities!
Check this dispatch for information on each community: Card Club, News Group, The West on the Waves, Roleplay Community, Fine Arts Society, and West Pacific Gaming!
For more detailed information on each of our Ministries, please check the How to Get Involved in TWP dispatch.
Would you like to know more?
You can find our regional hub, the forums, here.
We also have an active discord server that you can join here. This is where you can find the contacts mentioned above in the volunteer group list.
Congratulations, you made it to the end! Enjoy your stay in The West Pacific!
TWP
Bran Astor and South moochoblia kend
The West Pacific Armed Forces
Mission Report - Major 17/09/2020
Meritocracy > Democracy https://www.westpacific.org/forums/index.php?/topic/1941-mission-reports/page/22/&tab=comments#comment-80280
A certain song may have been playing at the time the WFE was being written.
Ask about war in NationStates and people will tell you that no war mechanic exists in the game, and almost certainly never will. This is technically true. But the whole truth is, we have something much better. Why play around with imaginary wars between nations when you can invade entire regions, with very real consequences? Welcome to The West Pacific Armed Forces. That's exactly what we do.
Holding to TWP's motto, "Snarky & Free", TWPAF raises the Sovereign Sword against regions that stand against us. We refuse to hold to the typical conventions and categories of military gameplay. Join TWPAF, and you will have an experience that no other organization can provide.
Military gameplay (aka R/D, for raiding and defending) is the art of instantaneous democracy. As you may already know, the nation with the most World Assembly endorsements in a region automatically becomes the region's WA Delegate. The endorsements are counted when the game updates twice a day, at noon and midnight Eastern time. In raiding, we attempt to quickly take over a delegacy before anyone can do anything about it. In defending, we watch for raiders and try to protect the region's existing delegate. TWPAF mainly raids, but does not limit itself to one or the other.
Excitement and tension you can't get anywhere else in NS
The skills and honor of protecting TWP and its interests
Cool flags and insignia
A gateway into other influential roles in TWP
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Any resident of the West Pacific can join the TWPAF. You can fill out the application
here. Once you have sent in your application, the Captain or their designee will review it within a couple days.Once you are accepted, an officer will follow up with you to set up your training. Even if you aren't able to be on at update, there are still ways you can help!
If you have further questions about TWPAF or how to get involved, telegram Captain Teralyon.
Can't update with us? Join our Reaper Division!
Westwind, Big Bad Badger, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, Overthinkers, and 6 othersBran Astor, Fuentana, Varanius, Bobki, Nagaraningrad, and South moochoblia kend
Bit late to Friday Karaoke.
The Police - So Lonely
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MX6MvV8cbh8
Well someone told me yesterday
That when you throw your love away
You act as if you just don't care
You look as if you're going somewhere
But I just can't convince myself
I couldn't live with no one else
And I can only play that part
And sit and nurse my broken heart
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
Now no one's knocked upon my door
For a thousand years or more
All made up and nowhere to go
Welcome to this one man show
Just take a seat they're always free
No surprise no mystery
In this theatre that I call my soul
I always play the starring role
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
So lonely
Lonely, I'm so lonely
I feel so alone
I feel low
I feel so
Feel so low
I feel low, low
I feel low, low, low
I feel low, low, low
I feel low, low, low
I feel low, low, low
I feel low, low, low
Low, I feel low
I feel low
I feel low
I feel so lonely
I feel so lonely
I feel so lonely, lonely, lonely, lone
Lonely, lone
I feel so alone, yeah
So lonely...
Westwind, Av Libertas Vindex, and South moochoblia kend
You Look So Good in Love, George Strait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlskmy33ou0
Oh, how you sparkle
And oh, how you shine
That flush on your cheeks is more than the wine
And he must do something that I didn't do
Whatever he's doing
It looks good on you
You look so good in love
You want him
That's easy to see
You look so good in love
And I wish you still wanted me
He must have stolen some stars from the sky
And gave them to you to wear in your eyes
I had my chances
But I set you free
And now I wonder why I couldn't see
You look so good in love
You want him
That's easy to see
You look so good in love
And I wish you still wanted me
Darling, I've wasted a lot of years not seeing the real you
But tonight your beauty is shining through
And I never took the time to let you know
So before he takes you away
Please let me say
You look so good in love
You want him
That's easy to see
You look so good in love
And I wish you still wanted me
You look so good in love
Bhang Bhang Duc, Av Libertas Vindex, and South moochoblia kend
Since I'm posting on page 10,001
Frank Gallop -The Ballad of Irving
https://youtu.be/CD8EtvWW8nw
He was short and fat, and rode out of the West
With a Mogen David on his silver vest.
He was mean and nasty right clear through,
Which was kinda weird, 'cause he was yellow too.
They called him Irving.
Big Irving.
Big, short Irving.
Big, short, fat Irving.
The hundred and forty-second fastest gun in the West.
He came from the old Bar Mitzvah spread,
With a 10-gallon yarmulke on his head.* [see below]
He always followed his mother's wishes,
Even on the range he used two sets of dishes.
Irving.
Big, fat Irving.
Big sissy Irving.
The hundred and forty-second fastest gun in the West.
A hundred and forty-one could draw faster than he,
But Irving was looking for one forty-three.
Walked into Sol's Saloon like a man insane,
And ordered three fingers of two cents plain.
Irving.
Big, fat Irving.
Big sport Irving.
The hundred and forty-second fastest gun in the West.
One day Bad Max happened into town.
His aim was to shoot fat Irving down.
Bad Max said, "Draw, and draw right now!"
And Irving drew, drew a picture of a cow.
Irving.
Big, fat Irving.
Big gunfighter Irving.
The hundred and forty-second fastest gun in the West.
----------------
The James Boys was comin' on a train at first sun,
And the town said, "Irving, we need your gun."
When that train pulled in at the break of dawn,
Irving's gun was there, but Irving was gone.
Irving.
Big, fat Irving.
Big help, Irving.
The hundred and forty-second fastest gun in the West.
Well, finally Irving got three slugs in the belly.
It was right outside the Frontier Deli.
He was sittin' there twirlin' his gun around,
And butterfingers Irving gunned himself down!
Irving.
Big, fat Irving.
Big dum-dum Irving.
Big dum-dum dead Irving.
The hundred and forty-second fastest gun in the West.
Really.
Westwind, Wickedly evil people, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, and South moochoblia kend
Burn the Ballroom—"Goddess of the Rain"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP9bKPrSz-M
Take, take me to your church
Teach me how to sing
Show me how to pray
Break, break me as you will
Let me be your priest
Let me be your prey
Let me rise to stand
Here beside your form
As your right hand
Here within the storm
Let me feel your light
Let me speak your name
Goddess of the night
Goddess of the rain
Let this righteous song
Thunder to proclaim
Tempest comes at dawn
All eyes fixed upon
The goddess of the rain
Give, give me holy words
Grant me holy song
Teach me holy sound
Lift, lift me to your lips
Let me be your voice
Here on holy ground
Let me rise to stand
Bless me with your kiss
As your right hand
Clenched into a fist
Let me feel your light
Let me speak your name
Goddess of the night
Goddess of the rain
Let this righteous song
Thunder to proclaim
Tempest comes at dawn
All eyes fixed upon
The goddess of the rain
Let me feel your light
Let me speak your name
Goddess of the night
Goddess of the rain
Let this righteous song
Thunder to proclaim
Tempest comes at dawn
All eyes fixed upon
The goddess of the rain
The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, Av Libertas Vindex, and South moochoblia kend
Post by Nle chopa suppressed by 
Giovanniland.
Post self-deleted by Nle chopa.
Post by Nle chopa suppressed by Giovanniland.
HI WHAT IS GOING ON THERE BUD. HOW COME THIS PLACE ISN'T AS ACTIVE AS The North Pacific
Hello. Firstly, please read our RMB rules which says posting in all caps is frowned upon, among other things. Secondly, our RMB may not be as active as other regions but that's because we prefer having good content instead of spam.
Edit: just saw your other post. We have Karaoke Friday every week, so don't complain because someone posted a song. It's our tradition.
Zoran, Nagaraningrad, Nle chopa, and South moochoblia kend
Post self-deleted by Nle chopa.
"Half The World" - Rush
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhy_EjmvQ0I
Half the world hates
What half the world does every day
Half the world waits
While half gets on with it anyway
Half the world lives
Half the world makes
Half the world gives
While the other half takes
Half the world is
Half the world was
Half the world thinks
While the other half does
Half the world talks
With half a mind on what they say
Half the world walks
With half a mind to run away
Half the world lies
Half the world learns
Half the world flies
As half the world turns
Half the world cries
Half the world laughs
Half the world tries
To be the other half
Half of us divided
Like a torn-up photograph
Half of us are trying
To reach the other half
Half the world cares
While half the world is wasting the day
Half the world shares
While half the world is stealing away
Av Libertas Vindex and South moochoblia kend
So Long- ABBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIueevl71cA
You think you're gonna make me softer with your fancy car.
Ah-ha-ha-ah
But I can tell you all your tricks ain't gonna get you far.
Ah-ha-ha-ah
They say that money's got a magic touch,
But not to me; it doesn't mean that much.
You won't have me tonight.
Alright! Alright! Alright! Alright!
So long. See ya, honey.
Can't buy me with your money.
Tracy and Daisy, they may be crazy,
But I'll never be your girl.
So long. See ya, honey.
Can't buy me with your money.
You know it's not worth trying.
So long. So long. So long!
You didn't have to send me flowers like you did today.
Ah-ha-ha-ah
I wouldn't keep a thing from you; I gave them all away.
Ah-ha-ha-ah
The girls might fall for everything you've got,
But I'm not one of them. You know I'm not.
You won't have me tonight.
Alright! Alright! Alright! Alright!
So long. See ya, honey.
Can't buy me with your money.
Tracy and Daisy, they may be crazy,
But I'll never be your girl.
So long. See ya, honey.
Can't buy me with your money.
You know it's not worth trying.
So long. So long. So long!
So long. See ya, honey.
Can't buy me with your money.
You know it's not worth trying.
So long. So long. So long!
So long. So long. So long!
So long. So long. So long!
Westwind, Bhang Bhang Duc, Wickedly evil people, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, and 2 othersAv Libertas Vindex, and South moochoblia kend
"The Thrill Is Gone" - BB King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgXSomPE_FY
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
It's gone away from me
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
It's gone away for good
The thrill is gone baby
It's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be over it all baby
Just like I know a good man should
You know I'm free, free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh I'm free, free, free now
I'm free from your spell
And now that it's all over
All I can do is wish you well
Bhang Bhang Duc, Wickedly evil people, Big Bad Badger, The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, and 4 othersAv Libertas Vindex, Zoran, Locksley Hall, and South moochoblia kend
"I'm Too Sexy"
Song by Right Said Fred
I'm too sexy for my love
Too sexy for my love
Love's going to leave me
I'm too sexy for my shirt
Too sexy for my shirt
So sexy it hurts
And I'm too sexy for Milan
Too sexy for Milan,
New York and Japan
And I'm too sexy for your party
Too sexy for your party
No way I'm disco dancing
I'm a model, you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah, on the catwalk, on the catwalk, yeah
I do my little turn on the catwalk
I'm too sexy for my car
Too sexy for my car
Too sexy by far
And I'm too sexy for my hat
Too sexy for my hat
What d'ya think about that?
I'm a model, you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah, on the catwalk, on the catwalk, yeah
I shake my little tush on the catwalk
I'm too sexy for my
Too sexy for my
Too sexy for my
'Cause I'm a model, you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah, on the catwalk, yeah, on the catwalk, yeah
I shake my little tush on the catwalk
I'm too sexy for my cat
Too sexy for my cat
Poor pussy
Poor pussy cat
I'm too sexy for my love
Too sexy for my love
Love's going to leave me
And I'm too sexy for this song
Bhang Bhang Duc, Big Bad Badger, Av Libertas Vindex, and South moochoblia kend
Tracy Chapman W/ Eric Clapton
Give Me One Reason
https://youtu.be/MLpKf0u6EKw
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Said I don't want leave you lonely
You got to make me change my mind
Baby I got your number and I know that you got mine
But you know that I called you, I called too many times
You can call me baby, you can call me anytime
You got to call me
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Because I don't want leave you lonely
you got to make me change my mind
I don't want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I don't want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I just want someone to hold me and rock me through the night
This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need
This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need
But I'm too old to go chasing you around
Wasting my precious energy
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Because I don't want leave you lonely
You got to make me change my mind
Baby just give me one reason, Give me just one reason why
Baby just give me one reason, Give me just one reason why I should stay
Said I told you that I loved you
And there ain't no more to say
Westwind, Wickedly evil people, and South moochoblia kend
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