Flag Challenge 51: VOTING POLL
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OPTION 1
FLAG OF THE M.O.t.P. (Order of the Phoenix, Muggle Branch)
Discord reigns supreme in the world. Dubbed 'The Year of Volatility', the implications of Chaos Theory begin to make themselves known on a global scale in the year 2011 C.E.
In the Arab World, revolution and rebellion sweep across the desert wastes.
In Japan, an island nation left stunned by nature's wrath.
In Europe and the United States, a populace looks on with increasing anxiety at the potential total collapse of the world economy.
Throughout the planet, fans of the Harry Potter series find themselves hollow at the end of their beloved saga. Amongst the citizenry of the world, bands of loyal devotees rally to the call.
It is time.
Day by day, the ranks of the newly realised Order of the Phoenix continue to grow in numbers and strength, boasting over 50,000 members in 89 nations.
Their mission : restore light in the a world governed by a omnipotent corporations and autocratic presidents.
Hundreds every day pick up their JK Rowling approved wands and set out to correct the wrongs that plague our society. With a new banner to their cause, these brave souls seek to accomplish the task without the witchcraft and wizardry to be found in the legendary yet unfortunately entirely fictional chronicle.
Inspired by the story of a boy who had so much taken away from him, this new order incorporated elements of his world into their standard.
Red - for courage and valour in the face of great evil, the qualities which so exemplified him throughout his years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and those beyond. The very colour of Godric Gryffindor himself.
Green - for the eyes of a boy who was left bereft by a wicked cruelty. The eyes that would shape his relationship with various members of the previous generation and ultimately, his salvation through Severus Snape.
White - for the purity of the goal sought to be accomplished in those dark years.
Gold - for the soul of the saviour and the love it contained.
The phoenix, harking back to the original order twice disbanded.
The triangle, circle and line representing the Deathly Hallows, the instruments that lead to the defeat of the Dark Lord.
The motto : AMOR VINCIT OMNIA - Love conquers all.
MCMXCIII - 1998, the year the Dark Lord is vanquished.
FLAG OF THE M.O.t.P. (Order of the Phoenix, Muggle Branch)
Discord reigns supreme in the world. Dubbed 'The Year of Volatility', the implications of Chaos Theory begin to make themselves known on a global scale in the year 2011 C.E.
In the Arab World, revolution and rebellion sweep across the desert wastes.
In Japan, an island nation left stunned by nature's wrath.
In Europe and the United States, a populace looks on with increasing anxiety at the potential total collapse of the world economy.
Throughout the planet, fans of the Harry Potter series find themselves hollow at the end of their beloved saga. Amongst the citizenry of the world, bands of loyal devotees rally to the call.
It is time.
Day by day, the ranks of the newly realised Order of the Phoenix continue to grow in numbers and strength, boasting over 50,000 members in 89 nations.
Their mission : restore light in the a world governed by a omnipotent corporations and autocratic presidents.
Hundreds every day pick up their JK Rowling approved wands and set out to correct the wrongs that plague our society. With a new banner to their cause, these brave souls seek to accomplish the task without the witchcraft and wizardry to be found in the legendary yet unfortunately entirely fictional chronicle.
Inspired by the story of a boy who had so much taken away from him, this new order incorporated elements of his world into their standard.
Red - for courage and valour in the face of great evil, the qualities which so exemplified him throughout his years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and those beyond. The very colour of Godric Gryffindor himself.
Green - for the eyes of a boy who was left bereft by a wicked cruelty. The eyes that would shape his relationship with various members of the previous generation and ultimately, his salvation through Severus Snape.
White - for the purity of the goal sought to be accomplished in those dark years.
Gold - for the soul of the saviour and the love it contained.
The phoenix, harking back to the original order twice disbanded.
The triangle, circle and line representing the Deathly Hallows, the instruments that lead to the defeat of the Dark Lord.
The motto : AMOR VINCIT OMNIA - Love conquers all.
MCMXCIII - 1998, the year the Dark Lord is vanquished.
OPtion 2
In 1899, when the United Kingdom held hegemony in the area, the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium Agreement for Sudan set the border between the territories at the 22nd parallel. However, in 1902 the UK drew a separate "administrative boundary," under which a triangle of land north of the parallel was placed under Sudanese administration, because its inhabitants were closer to Khartoum than Cairo, both geographically and culturally. The area thus became the responsibility of the British Governor in Khartoum.
Egypt claims the original border from 1899, the 22° north circle of latitude, which would place the Hala'ib Triangle within Egypt and the Bir Tawil area within Sudan. Sudan however claims the administrative border of 1902, which would put Hala'ib within Sudan, and Bir Tawil within Egypt. As a result, both states claim the Hala'ib Triangle and neither claims the much less valuable Bir Tawil area, which is only a tenth the size and is landlocked. There is no basis in international law for Sudan or Egypt to claim both territories, and it would be difficult, if not impossible, for any third state to claim the area, since it is accessible only through Sudan or Egypt. As a result, Bir Tawil is one of the few land areas of the world which is not claimed by any state.
(Wikipedia)
"Being this area not claimed by any state, there is nothing that can legally prevent us from establishing our sovereignty over Bir Tawil. So, we declare the birth of the Government of Bir Tawil, whose aim will be the international recognition of a State of Bir Tawil, the borders of which will be the ones enunciated before"
(from the site of the Government of Bir Tawil)
"Established in 1986, the Government of Bir Tawil seeks independence for the unclaimed desertic region, who, according to the "citizens", will become an "example of a self-sustaining, green nation", in the middle of fucking nowhere. Others think that they're just a bunch of power hungry loonies, and i have to agree with them. Their President's clothes seem personally designed by Gaddafi, and that's enough proof. Luckily, they are only 517, according to their own website.
(Cracked.com)
The yellow stands for the desert. The blue parts of the stripes for water, borrowing from the Arab meaning of the nation's name (water well), while the grey ones stand for the nearby uidian. The coat of arms' colours are the Arab ones on top, UN blue symbolizing hope for recognition, green for the future prosperity of the nation. The camel-riding bedouin looked cool, and there actually are bedouins in Bir Tawil.
In 1899, when the United Kingdom held hegemony in the area, the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium Agreement for Sudan set the border between the territories at the 22nd parallel. However, in 1902 the UK drew a separate "administrative boundary," under which a triangle of land north of the parallel was placed under Sudanese administration, because its inhabitants were closer to Khartoum than Cairo, both geographically and culturally. The area thus became the responsibility of the British Governor in Khartoum.
Egypt claims the original border from 1899, the 22° north circle of latitude, which would place the Hala'ib Triangle within Egypt and the Bir Tawil area within Sudan. Sudan however claims the administrative border of 1902, which would put Hala'ib within Sudan, and Bir Tawil within Egypt. As a result, both states claim the Hala'ib Triangle and neither claims the much less valuable Bir Tawil area, which is only a tenth the size and is landlocked. There is no basis in international law for Sudan or Egypt to claim both territories, and it would be difficult, if not impossible, for any third state to claim the area, since it is accessible only through Sudan or Egypt. As a result, Bir Tawil is one of the few land areas of the world which is not claimed by any state.
(Wikipedia)
"Being this area not claimed by any state, there is nothing that can legally prevent us from establishing our sovereignty over Bir Tawil. So, we declare the birth of the Government of Bir Tawil, whose aim will be the international recognition of a State of Bir Tawil, the borders of which will be the ones enunciated before"
(from the site of the Government of Bir Tawil)
"Established in 1986, the Government of Bir Tawil seeks independence for the unclaimed desertic region, who, according to the "citizens", will become an "example of a self-sustaining, green nation", in the middle of fucking nowhere. Others think that they're just a bunch of power hungry loonies, and i have to agree with them. Their President's clothes seem personally designed by Gaddafi, and that's enough proof. Luckily, they are only 517, according to their own website.
(Cracked.com)
The yellow stands for the desert. The blue parts of the stripes for water, borrowing from the Arab meaning of the nation's name (water well), while the grey ones stand for the nearby uidian. The coat of arms' colours are the Arab ones on top, UN blue symbolizing hope for recognition, green for the future prosperity of the nation. The camel-riding bedouin looked cool, and there actually are bedouins in Bir Tawil.
OPTION 3
Equerry's Regiments
Koniuszy was a position of nobility known in the Kingdom of Poland from the 11th century, and in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the15th. A koniuszy had charge of the stables and herds of a Grand Duke or King; in reality, it was a podkoniuszy (sub-equerry), subordinate to the koniuszy, who had the more direct responsibility.
From the 14th-18th centuries by mistake, a three koniuszys form Cuiavia became a dignitary in the Polish Kingdom and in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with permanent seats in Senate*. Fast the Koniuszys' Regiments were crated and gained military power in Commonwealth. When the mistake became obvious (there was no such lands in the Crow) it was impossible to change it because of Koniuszys political power (as a members of Senate they could made a veto to King) and possession of private army.
*Sounds impossible then see this article
Equerry's Regiments
Koniuszy was a position of nobility known in the Kingdom of Poland from the 11th century, and in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the15th. A koniuszy had charge of the stables and herds of a Grand Duke or King; in reality, it was a podkoniuszy (sub-equerry), subordinate to the koniuszy, who had the more direct responsibility.
From the 14th-18th centuries by mistake, a three koniuszys form Cuiavia became a dignitary in the Polish Kingdom and in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with permanent seats in Senate*. Fast the Koniuszys' Regiments were crated and gained military power in Commonwealth. When the mistake became obvious (there was no such lands in the Crow) it was impossible to change it because of Koniuszys political power (as a members of Senate they could made a veto to King) and possession of private army.
*Sounds impossible then see this article
OPTION 4
POD: News of the World employees hide their hacking more effectively -> scandal doesn't breakout.
By 2012 NewsCorp have secured ownership of BSkyB, by 2020 NewsCorp owns a large percentage of the West's Media taking advantage of the Recession to expand their holdings and Rupert Murdoch "retires" to one of his growing number private islands.
In 2022 Rupert makes a startling announcement: some call it a sign of dementia, others a publicity stunt to downplay his acquisition of the O2 mobile network; whatever, he announces the formation of the Murdochian Republic with himself as President and the remaining NewsCorp Board as various Secretaries of State.
The flag of the Murdochian Republic is based on the NewsCorp logo but extended to the edges of the white field.
The horizontal bars are also coloured red, reminiscent of the US flag.
POD: News of the World employees hide their hacking more effectively -> scandal doesn't breakout.
By 2012 NewsCorp have secured ownership of BSkyB, by 2020 NewsCorp owns a large percentage of the West's Media taking advantage of the Recession to expand their holdings and Rupert Murdoch "retires" to one of his growing number private islands.
In 2022 Rupert makes a startling announcement: some call it a sign of dementia, others a publicity stunt to downplay his acquisition of the O2 mobile network; whatever, he announces the formation of the Murdochian Republic with himself as President and the remaining NewsCorp Board as various Secretaries of State.
The flag of the Murdochian Republic is based on the NewsCorp logo but extended to the edges of the white field.
The horizontal bars are also coloured red, reminiscent of the US flag.
OPTION 5
Having more cash on hand than the entire U.S. Treasury, Steve Jobs decided to make his move. Apple would no longer be a corporation, but a corporate republic. This was met by murmurs of dissent by many governments, but nothing more, for fears Jobs could crash the economies of several small nations just for laughs, and probably would do so later, just because he felt like it.
Operating on the territory of every Apple Store in the world, the Corporate Republic of Apple looks set to continue its runaway economic growth.
(Disclaimer: This is parody, please don't sue me!)
Having more cash on hand than the entire U.S. Treasury, Steve Jobs decided to make his move. Apple would no longer be a corporation, but a corporate republic. This was met by murmurs of dissent by many governments, but nothing more, for fears Jobs could crash the economies of several small nations just for laughs, and probably would do so later, just because he felt like it.
Operating on the territory of every Apple Store in the world, the Corporate Republic of Apple looks set to continue its runaway economic growth.
(Disclaimer: This is parody, please don't sue me!)
OPTION 6
United Kingdoms of the German People:
After the crush of the liberal revolutions in 1848, many Germans fled either to Britain or the southern part of the German Confederation, being accepted into the more liberal states, many of the German revolutionaries thought that Prussia´s authoritarian dominance would never end, bringing all German nations to ruin.
However, many liberals saw a ray of hope when Friedrich Wilhelm, heir to the Prussian throne, married Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom, whose liberal tendencies they hoped would curb Otto von Bismarck’s policies in the Reichstag. This didn’t come to pass, as the then King of Prussia, Wilhelm, interfered on Bismarck’s behalf, separating the Prince from court life, eventually resulting in the newly married couple supporting many pro-liberal associations in the kingdom, and even protesting against Bismarck’s policies to the southern German states. This ultimately led to a confrontation between the pair: during a meeting of the Reichstag (concerning a decision of war against Schleswig-Holstein), Frederich burst into the main chambers causing a uproar by demanding that Bismarck be removed from office, that Prussia should move away from its "blood and iron" policies, and ripping off his badge of office.
This act caused a crisis in Prussia, resulting in Bismarck convincing Wilhelm to banish the Prince and his wife (who ultimately fled to the U.K, then moved to Baden, the most liberal state in the German Confederation). However this act also gave rise to greater liberal sentiment, especially after the Second Schleswig war, who saw the Prince and Princess as symbols of a pro-liberal German State. Mass protests and riots happened all over Prussia and its new members, and intensified with Prussia and its allies withdrawing from the German Confederation, forming the Northern Confederation in a prelude to war with Austria.
But it wasn’t until Bismarck’s death ( 9th of May 1866) left Prussia without a competent leader, giving many liberals their chance...a chance they took. On the 14th of May, Prussian liberal revolutionaries stormed the Reichstag, the Stadtschloss, Berlins garrison, and other important locations across the country (supported by the south German states, exiled liberals and the United Kingdom and many of the, then, newly annexed nations military forces), forced the government and army to step down, whilst holding Wilhelm hostage in his own palace. After (what became known as) the May revolutions, the liberals formed a new government, on the basis of a liberal parliamentary system (similar to the UK) that was established over the entire Northern Confederation. One of their first acts was to secure the abdication of Wilhelm to his son, the new King of Prussia, Frederick II, and naming him as monarch of the newly formed constitutional government, and over the years, diplomatically taking in the southern German states, as well as creating greater alliances with Britain and France, securing peace with Austria and forming a new nation, known as "The United Kingdoms of the German People", ushering the next centaury with a era of political peace in Europe.
Flag:
Designed by a unnamed supporter of the liberal movement, it first surfaced during the protests in Prussia in support of liberal government, unification and the Prince and Princess Frederich, being waved anytime Bismarck passed or used in marches against the government. Eventually when the United Kingdoms of the German People was established it became the national flag (although Frederick asked for the F-V logos to be removed, it was kept out of respect for the couple until Victoria’s death in 1904, Frederick having died in 1896).
The original flag was based on the 48 revolutions flag, with a red and gold base, but surmounted by a black UK styled flag , who many Germans saw as the first “Liberal Union”, ignoring the religious side of the flag (some say this was also added due to Victoria’s status as a princess royal of the UK). This was overlaid with a golden two headed eagle (symbol of German nationality and unity), surmounted by a golden 5 pointed star ( a liberal symbol from the 48 revolution), with golden F-V on either side, in support of Frederich and Victoria.
United Kingdoms of the German People:
After the crush of the liberal revolutions in 1848, many Germans fled either to Britain or the southern part of the German Confederation, being accepted into the more liberal states, many of the German revolutionaries thought that Prussia´s authoritarian dominance would never end, bringing all German nations to ruin.
However, many liberals saw a ray of hope when Friedrich Wilhelm, heir to the Prussian throne, married Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom, whose liberal tendencies they hoped would curb Otto von Bismarck’s policies in the Reichstag. This didn’t come to pass, as the then King of Prussia, Wilhelm, interfered on Bismarck’s behalf, separating the Prince from court life, eventually resulting in the newly married couple supporting many pro-liberal associations in the kingdom, and even protesting against Bismarck’s policies to the southern German states. This ultimately led to a confrontation between the pair: during a meeting of the Reichstag (concerning a decision of war against Schleswig-Holstein), Frederich burst into the main chambers causing a uproar by demanding that Bismarck be removed from office, that Prussia should move away from its "blood and iron" policies, and ripping off his badge of office.
This act caused a crisis in Prussia, resulting in Bismarck convincing Wilhelm to banish the Prince and his wife (who ultimately fled to the U.K, then moved to Baden, the most liberal state in the German Confederation). However this act also gave rise to greater liberal sentiment, especially after the Second Schleswig war, who saw the Prince and Princess as symbols of a pro-liberal German State. Mass protests and riots happened all over Prussia and its new members, and intensified with Prussia and its allies withdrawing from the German Confederation, forming the Northern Confederation in a prelude to war with Austria.
But it wasn’t until Bismarck’s death ( 9th of May 1866) left Prussia without a competent leader, giving many liberals their chance...a chance they took. On the 14th of May, Prussian liberal revolutionaries stormed the Reichstag, the Stadtschloss, Berlins garrison, and other important locations across the country (supported by the south German states, exiled liberals and the United Kingdom and many of the, then, newly annexed nations military forces), forced the government and army to step down, whilst holding Wilhelm hostage in his own palace. After (what became known as) the May revolutions, the liberals formed a new government, on the basis of a liberal parliamentary system (similar to the UK) that was established over the entire Northern Confederation. One of their first acts was to secure the abdication of Wilhelm to his son, the new King of Prussia, Frederick II, and naming him as monarch of the newly formed constitutional government, and over the years, diplomatically taking in the southern German states, as well as creating greater alliances with Britain and France, securing peace with Austria and forming a new nation, known as "The United Kingdoms of the German People", ushering the next centaury with a era of political peace in Europe.
Flag:
Designed by a unnamed supporter of the liberal movement, it first surfaced during the protests in Prussia in support of liberal government, unification and the Prince and Princess Frederich, being waved anytime Bismarck passed or used in marches against the government. Eventually when the United Kingdoms of the German People was established it became the national flag (although Frederick asked for the F-V logos to be removed, it was kept out of respect for the couple until Victoria’s death in 1904, Frederick having died in 1896).
The original flag was based on the 48 revolutions flag, with a red and gold base, but surmounted by a black UK styled flag , who many Germans saw as the first “Liberal Union”, ignoring the religious side of the flag (some say this was also added due to Victoria’s status as a princess royal of the UK). This was overlaid with a golden two headed eagle (symbol of German nationality and unity), surmounted by a golden 5 pointed star ( a liberal symbol from the 48 revolution), with golden F-V on either side, in support of Frederich and Victoria.
OPTION 7
The State of Phelps
It was an uneventful January morning that the Westboro Baptist Church declared itself as a separate nation to that of the United States, based on the fact that God, who was named Head of State, hated America too much to bear living in it anymore. So the small theocracy of officially 74 population (
) ceded from the United States.
The flag is based on the colours and shape for their picket signs, with the 'no earth' symbol stemming from their nation slogan: "God Hates Everyone".
The State of Phelps
It was an uneventful January morning that the Westboro Baptist Church declared itself as a separate nation to that of the United States, based on the fact that God, who was named Head of State, hated America too much to bear living in it anymore. So the small theocracy of officially 74 population (
) ceded from the United States.The flag is based on the colours and shape for their picket signs, with the 'no earth' symbol stemming from their nation slogan: "God Hates Everyone".
OPTION 8
The De Danann Rebellion
After a wave of plague know as the Second Black Death swept Europe in the 1490s led to a wave of Neo-peganism sweeping Europe, especially countries on the political or economic fringe, in the following decades. While only about 10% of the Irish population openly practiced the new form of "Druidism", it is estimated that upwards of 60% were practicing it in some level of secrecy, while still attending Catholic Mass.
In 1569, Nemain O'Malley, Chieftan of The O'Mally, O'Flaherty, and Burke (OTL's Grace O'Mally) met with The Earl of Desmond. After the meeting Nemain declared herself to be The Morrígan reincarnate and the Earl declared himself to be Manannán mac Lir reincarnate. Together they pledged to rid Ireland of the English invaders.
The De Danann Rebellion
After a wave of plague know as the Second Black Death swept Europe in the 1490s led to a wave of Neo-peganism sweeping Europe, especially countries on the political or economic fringe, in the following decades. While only about 10% of the Irish population openly practiced the new form of "Druidism", it is estimated that upwards of 60% were practicing it in some level of secrecy, while still attending Catholic Mass.
In 1569, Nemain O'Malley, Chieftan of The O'Mally, O'Flaherty, and Burke (OTL's Grace O'Mally) met with The Earl of Desmond. After the meeting Nemain declared herself to be The Morrígan reincarnate and the Earl declared himself to be Manannán mac Lir reincarnate. Together they pledged to rid Ireland of the English invaders.
OPTION 11
I decided to explore a little more of the implausible North American confederation I depicted in a map not long ago. The ASB is a permanent alliance of 44 states in eastern North America. Its member states are descendants of colonies, native nations, and other entities more difficult to define. Upper Connecticut fits in that last category, being a state formed by white New Englanders in the middle of a region where they really had no business to be.
In the 1640s Connecticut bought much of the land granted to Saybrook colony, including its claim to vast lands west of the Alleghenies. For more than a century it made no attempt to back up this claim. But after 1770, when many English colonies relinquished their more extravagant western claims in the interest of continental harmony, small, ambitious Connecticut stood firm. The province refused to give up its titles and began actively sponsoring settlement along the southern shore of Lake Erie.
The settlers who moved out there were a hardy bunch of no-nonsense Connecticuters. They had to be - they were heading into a region contested among several empires and Indian factions, where warfare for land, fur or revenge remained the norm. The newcomers drew up articles for their government and defense. Connecticut could only hope that its far-flung colonists would be able to wait out the storm.
They did not wait. After a rowdy congress in Laconia (Cleveland), the Lake Erie settlers audaciously decided that their situation prevented any real links being maintained with Connecticut. They would pursue a course free from control by Connecticut or the king, and become an independent power in the Ohio Country. They maintained some sentimental links with the old colony, as reflected in the name they eventually chose: The Free State of Upper Connecticut.
Upper Connecticut eventually was accepted by its neighbors and won an equal place alongside the colonies and major Indian powers. The hardworking pioneering spirit of the early days can still be seen in the state's heavy industries.
Lower Connecticut's flag features the Charter Oak - since it never annexed Saybrook outright, the grapevine symbol remained with that smaller province. So Upper Connecticut therefore could choose no symbol more fitting than an acorn: a new shoot of the Oak planted in the west. Early versions of the flag featured crude acorns on plain fields, or on English or Union flags. The modern form was established in the early 19th century. The Cross of St. George makes an appearance; it represents links with New England as much as with Old England, indicating the origin and culture of the mainly English inhabitants. The green, white, and red come from regimental colors of the early militia.
And here it is.
I decided to explore a little more of the implausible North American confederation I depicted in a map not long ago. The ASB is a permanent alliance of 44 states in eastern North America. Its member states are descendants of colonies, native nations, and other entities more difficult to define. Upper Connecticut fits in that last category, being a state formed by white New Englanders in the middle of a region where they really had no business to be.
In the 1640s Connecticut bought much of the land granted to Saybrook colony, including its claim to vast lands west of the Alleghenies. For more than a century it made no attempt to back up this claim. But after 1770, when many English colonies relinquished their more extravagant western claims in the interest of continental harmony, small, ambitious Connecticut stood firm. The province refused to give up its titles and began actively sponsoring settlement along the southern shore of Lake Erie.
The settlers who moved out there were a hardy bunch of no-nonsense Connecticuters. They had to be - they were heading into a region contested among several empires and Indian factions, where warfare for land, fur or revenge remained the norm. The newcomers drew up articles for their government and defense. Connecticut could only hope that its far-flung colonists would be able to wait out the storm.
They did not wait. After a rowdy congress in Laconia (Cleveland), the Lake Erie settlers audaciously decided that their situation prevented any real links being maintained with Connecticut. They would pursue a course free from control by Connecticut or the king, and become an independent power in the Ohio Country. They maintained some sentimental links with the old colony, as reflected in the name they eventually chose: The Free State of Upper Connecticut.
Upper Connecticut eventually was accepted by its neighbors and won an equal place alongside the colonies and major Indian powers. The hardworking pioneering spirit of the early days can still be seen in the state's heavy industries.
Lower Connecticut's flag features the Charter Oak - since it never annexed Saybrook outright, the grapevine symbol remained with that smaller province. So Upper Connecticut therefore could choose no symbol more fitting than an acorn: a new shoot of the Oak planted in the west. Early versions of the flag featured crude acorns on plain fields, or on English or Union flags. The modern form was established in the early 19th century. The Cross of St. George makes an appearance; it represents links with New England as much as with Old England, indicating the origin and culture of the mainly English inhabitants. The green, white, and red come from regimental colors of the early militia.
And here it is.
OPTION 14
The United States of the Internet
This was started by a community who wanted to make a fictional nation for their forum called the AHian Republic, after their forum AH.com. They started it in 2009. Through expansion to various other forums like CF.net and Betweentwowaves, it became the What-Iffian State, then through expansion to historical forums, then to all forums, becaming the Forumian Empire, after a "coup" by President Thande. Under the Emperor's guide the Forumian Empire grew to all websites but for search-engines, and through the massive money by some of its citizens, the search-engines was acquired. Thande himself was overthrew after the citizens blamed him for everything. The current President is Augustus Montes of the AHian Province. Through bribery and persuasion, it was agreed that the USI would become a recognized sovereign state.
The flag is designed to unite all Internetters. The blue represents modernity and the white represents the normal browser colour. The @ symbol is used everywhere, so it was used as the symbol.
The United States of the Internet
This was started by a community who wanted to make a fictional nation for their forum called the AHian Republic, after their forum AH.com. They started it in 2009. Through expansion to various other forums like CF.net and Betweentwowaves, it became the What-Iffian State, then through expansion to historical forums, then to all forums, becaming the Forumian Empire, after a "coup" by President Thande. Under the Emperor's guide the Forumian Empire grew to all websites but for search-engines, and through the massive money by some of its citizens, the search-engines was acquired. Thande himself was overthrew after the citizens blamed him for everything. The current President is Augustus Montes of the AHian Province. Through bribery and persuasion, it was agreed that the USI would become a recognized sovereign state.
The flag is designed to unite all Internetters. The blue represents modernity and the white represents the normal browser colour. The @ symbol is used everywhere, so it was used as the symbol.
Cheers Eigenwelt.
And I think this thread serves as a good example of a poll thread when the flags have lots of expo
And I think this thread serves as a good example of a poll thread when the flags have lots of expo
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