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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Tue Nov 27, 2018 2:44 am

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Realism and Restraint | Kazulia's Revised Foreign Policy Approach
Revised Foreign Policy pushes to distance Kazulia from aggressive past | Champions holistic revitalisation.
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Prime Minister Kenneth Asphaug speaking at the Trond Henrichsen Institute for International Affairs.
15th April, 4491.
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Since the conception of the now defunct Northern Council Treaty Organisation (NOCTO), Kazulia has pursued a foreign policy of northern primacy, seeking to shape the global balance through military intervention and maintaining and exercising overwhelming dominance over potential competitors. With the collapse of the all-powerful Northern Alliance, a review of the nation's geopolitical behaviour has identified that Kazulia's adherence to this policy of primacy has proven costly to the nation's economy and its relationships with various nation in the international sphere. It has proven to exceed projected costs as it pertains to Kazulia's defence spending and failed to enhance the security and prosperity of the Kazulian populous. Kazulia's distancing from the Northern Council and the actions it promoted, disengages from problematic situation of the past, and forces other states to do their part in maintain the global peace once upheld by the Northern Council. Pax Septentrionalem, a state of relative international peace regarded as overseen by Kazulia, is not dead, but must be recalibrated to fit the needs of a more prudent foreign policy operating between the constraints of restraint and realism. The core sentiment of northern primacy—multiple unwarranted foreign interventions—seems more prominent and forward than decades before. This can be attributed to a shift in Kazulia's foreign policy over the past 3 centuries. Prior to now, Kazulia maintained a foreign policy and restraint and compromise—one which promoted peace, honesty, accountability," and made it Kazulia's principle objective to maintain global peace through the constraints of mediation and restraint, with intervention being viewed as a final solution.

The new government in Skalm intends on returning this foreign policy to ensure that the global peace remains and that it is maintained through restraint and mediation instead of force and intimidation. For too long Kazulia has maintained a stance of aggression over diplomacy and this sentiment has costed it its relationship with several nations including Indrala, Vanuku and Kalistan (nations who have historically maintain extremely positive relations with the governments in Skalm). According to a statement from Secretary-General Stefan Zeltser of the Human Rights Foundation, "Kazulia, is among the most influential in Terra and it is essential that it fulfil the responsibility that its power brings." During the tenure of Statsminister Ellinor Ketelsen (the most influential politician in Kazulia history), Kazulia maintained an image of peace over force and this in itself manifested the changing of the global balance; a regional power from the Northern Hemisphere maintained more soft power than the Majatran great powers: Vanuku and Istalia at the time. The collapse of the Northern Council is an opportunity for Kazulia to truly champion the sentiment of restraint and realism for no longer is the nation bonded to a supranational military which failed to promote the sentiments of democracy and essential freedoms. With the weight of security commitments off of Kazulia's shoulders, problematic alliances and the geopolitical pressures associated with them will soon diminish.

It is the intention of this new government to review Kazulia's relationship with various nations especially its former NC partners and nations of the NSEC economic alliance. The Government has stated that it is their firm intention to rekindle positive diplomacy relations with the governments in Kaliburg, Tian'an, Wiel and Romula. With diplomatic channels in Romula reopened, the government intends on championing the sentiment of restoring the once firm and reliable Kazulian-Istalian partnership which had been destroyed due to Skalm's primacy and Romula's lacklustre foreign policy. Kaliburg's relationship with Skalm has centred around the question of the Ananto Straits, with the government in Skalm viewing the strait as open to all forms of maritime traffic, might it be military or commercial. On the backdrop of Skalm's eagerness to rebuild honest relationships, the government has expressed its willingness to support a ban on military traffic through the strait with significant freedoms remaining for commercial traffic, with inside reports stating the government is willing to ratify a treaty/agreement solidifying this sentiment of compromise.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Reddy » Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:30 am

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Alexak1209 » Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:37 am

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Christina Skog elected new DLK Leader
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Skog during her acceptance speech


In the election Christina Skog is the new DLK leader she is going to become Foreign Minister when the new goverment is sworn in. She said in her speech that she is very excited to begin this new chapter.

Skog won with 65% of the votes while Marie Nilsen finshed second again with 16% the Bilal Ali with 14% and then Kristian Vedum with only 5%.

Skog picked Bilal Ali to become the new deputy leader while she will not replace either the General-Secretary or Parlamentary Leader at this point.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:33 am

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Historic visit to Kalistan bears improved relations
Prime Minister's historic visit to Kalistan thaws decades of frozen diplomatic relations.
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Prime Minister Kenneth Asphaug speaking with the Kalistani Media in Kaliburg.
2nd December, 4491.
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After decades of frozen diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Kenneth Asphaug met with Kalistani President Raymond Reiley-Carrangus and Foreign Minister Moses Allen, where Prime Minister Asphaug expressed great desire to normalise and subsequently improve diplomatic relations with the Kalistani government. It will "take some time" to convince the Kalistani government that Kazulia's "militaristic" behaviour over the past decade was in response to persistent threats from external and regional vectors, and that the Kingdom was prepared to champion the sentiment of restraint and cooperation. It was Kazulia's heavy-handed approach to controlling the Northern Council and the Ananto Strait issue that infuriated the Kalistani government. The government in Kaliburg had championed the sentiment that the Ananto Strait was Kalistani sovereign territory, with Kazulia arguing the straits as being open to unharassed international traffic. With a new government in Skalm, their paramount intention is to put centuries of disputes behind them and champion collectivism and mutual cooperation.

Prime Minister Asphaug met with President Raymond Reiley-Carrangus and Foreign Minister Moses Allen. It was reported that Asphaug spoke on the geopolitical climate following the collapse of the NC and the economic climate following rumours of the Indrala Jade Route. Asphaug expressed eagerness to repair diplomatic and economic relations between the governments in Kaliburg and Skalm, recognising that the two nations are members of the Northern Seleyan Economic Community (NSEC). He stated that a strong Kazulian-Kalistani relationship built on trust and mutual understanding was extremely important to the international community, recognising that the two nations are considered among the most influential nations in the world. In an era of "Pax Septentrionalem", Asphaug expressed extreme intentions on maintain the established peace, citing it as a period whereby nations have the opportunity to truly champion the sentiments of progress and development without having the worry about the implications of conflict.
Prime Minister Asphaug wrote:In a period of "Pax Septentrionalem" or the "Northern Peace", it is important to maintain the sentiment of cooperation and progress. The world is at a cross-road and needs a stable Northern Hemisphere. This can only be achieved through cooperation, dialogue and trust. A firm Kazulian-Kalistani relationship as it pertains to diplomacy and economics is the first step towards the maintenance of Pax Septentrionalem and the maintenance of global stability. We exist in a period of relative stability never before experienced and through cooperation, restraint and realism said stability can be maintained. This relationship with Kalistan is a step in the right direction not only for Kazulia and Kalistan but for the established global peace and stability.


The Prime Minister's visit to Kalistan placed hope in the development of Kazulian-Kalistani business and industry. With both nations leading powerhouse economies, various industries within Kazulia including science and technology, heavy industry and education have expressed great desire to intensify business relations with the Kalistani business complex. President of the Kazulian Confederation of Trade Unions, Erling Matthiesen expressed joy in knowing that labour rights would be championed in the case of both nations. With Kazulia and Kalistan maintaining text-book principles with respect to labour rights, Matthiesen hopes that a stronger relationship with Kalistani labour unions/movements would garner international attention on the importance of labour rights and correlation between economic productivity and labour rights. The Prime Minister is expected to expand business relations with a potential agreement with the Kalistani Government.

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Prime Minister tours Western Dovani promoting integration
Prime Minister calls for greater economic integration among western dovanian nation-states.
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The Kyo Lantern Festival on display in Skalm months prior.
2nd December, 4491.
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Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce and Business' conference on economic development, Prime Minister Kenneth Asphaug emphasised that his government, more-so the nation has always favoured the cause of regional economic integration and has no intention of interfering in other nation's internal affairs but instead wishes to champion the cause of greater regional cooperation through business and cultural venture. Asphaug's call for regional economic integration comes after his recognition of the decline of regional economic integration throughout the world as nation move away from enhanced cooperation to to individual protectionism. At the conference he promoted the theme of reconnecting dovani, in this case alone the path of business.

The Prime Minister is set to tour various nations of Western Dovani in an attempt to champion the sentiment of regional economic integration. He stated that Kazulia's efforts with the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative had proven extremely successful for economies of Kazulia and the various nations registered underneath the overarching continental development programme. The Prime Minister is expected to travel to Lourenne where he will speak with his Lourennais counterpart on strengthening ties following the collapse of the Northern Council, where he also intends on pushing the product of regional economic integration to the Lourennais Government. He stated that a economically unified Western Dovani could be extremely beneficial to the entire continent recognising the fact that through the economic integration, the "third world" can benefit from wholesale trade and economic opportunities brought about by joint trade agreements.

Inter-regional business cooperation is crucial for economic development. Over the past years, there has been a decline in dialogue between the nations of this region. It is our government's intention to re-introduce the cooperation once saw in the Mikokuzin Union as we now use mutually benefiting cooperation to achieve our goals.


The Prime Minister continued by stating that incentive were needed to firstly foster economic integration within the region. He elaborated by highlighting the lack of dialogue between the various nations in Dovani such as Dankuk, Sekowo, Mikuni-Hulstria, Lourenne, Talmoria and Vorona. He stated that in-order for regional economic integration or regional cooperation as a whole, to be effective those nations will be to re-discover a sense of friendliness between amongst each other. The incentive mentioned by the Prime Minister are enhanced monetary and goods circulation, improved regional communication and an increased cultural understanding. With respect to enhanced monetary circulation, a topic which has been at the back of the minds of many economists and politicians of the sort, the Prime Minister has stated that he intends on making considerable pushes for trade between partners to be done in local currencies rather than standard Lodamun Dollar, but also mentioned the possibility of his government's research into the TSMU (Terran Standard Monetary Unit).
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:13 pm

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UDAP slams Preisdent Yuen Yu on lacklustre response
Developmental Aid Programme slams President Yuen on lacklustre response to devastation.
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A UDAP helicopter prior to conducting search and rescue operations in Yingu.
31st August, 4492.
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The United Developmental Assistance Programme (UDAP) has criticised President Yuen Yu's response to the evolving situation in The Outlands following the eruption of Mount Huojuren earlier this morning, suggesting the President Yuen is not paying any attention to the situation developing in his own nation. According to statements from the Dalibor Free Press, President Yuen Yu, instead of coordinating national efforts in an attempt to reach out to the now isolated "Outlands", had been spotted hosting an elaborate lunch meeting with casino and hotel representatives in central Dalibor City. According to the Dalibor Free Press,"The government's contracted defence operators are also unresponsive citing no orders to currently take action in The Outlands. And so the state of Huibaigu remains unknown and based on limited imagery made available by drone, there appears to be widespread destruction in and around the volcano. In addition to the continued lava flows and spread ash clouds, forest fires are growing in the region, spreading to smaller villages that are located further from Huojuren." Director-General of the United Developmental Assistance Programme, Mathias Hedstrom lambasted the central government in Dalibor, labelling them as being "blinded by the glamour of wealth and prestige." Hedstrom stated that the central government had mounted no response to situation and is mainly focused with maintaining the image of the "Pearl of the Orient".

Hedstrom stated that he had reached out to Kai Kaleo, who had been the only major Daliborian figure to mount a response to the situation. According to the Dalibor Free Press, Kaleo had been coordinating a response alongside officials from Yingu, the quasi-capital of the "Outlands". In a similar manner, Hedstrom had reached out to Mayor Chan Heng of Yingu, who is coordinating the local response to the evolving situation. In response to this local effort, President of UDAP, Bernhart Kachel stated that the organisation will be throwing its weight behind Mayor Heng and Kai Kaleo's response to the situation. UDAP transport aircraft stationed in Kazulia and Indrala have been seen being loaded with large amounts of humanitarian aid to be transported to the Yingu Municipal Airport. According to local officials, the airport is incomplete, with some sections of the runway being tarmac and another section being dirt. Chief of Operations for Western Dovani, Matthieu Boissonade, said that the airport will most likely be the base of operations. Upon speaking with one of the pilots who will be airlifting UDAP aid, equipment and personnel to Yingu, he said that although he had heard reports that the runway in the airport had holes and deviations, it was a risk he was willing to take. Boissonade stated that already UDAP helicopters are operating around the affected region, attempting to rescue and evacuated trapped individuals. Kachel stated that he had been working with the Kazulian Air-force, International Supertanker Services and the Indralan Government on utilising their supertankers, however the Kazulian Air-Force and International Supertanker Services have stated that with the ash cloud over Dalibor visibility is extremely hindered; flying via IFR was not considered. Speaking with an official of the Kazulian Fire Service, he advised that the best solution was to move people away from the flow of lava and the fires and let them die down on their own.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:17 am

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Økonomiske Nyheter | Economic News
HKBC acquires insolvent Baltusian banks in cash and stock deal.
HKBC Financial Holding acquires insolvent Baltusian banks; champions completely new business model.
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The Hutorian/Kazulian Banking Corporation's International Headquarters in Skalm, Dreton
22nd April, 4493.
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HKBC Holdings ASA, is set to buy the First Baltusian Investment Bank (FBIB) and the San Fierro Bank of Commerce (SFBC) in a cash and stock agreement worth around $41 Billion, with HKBC set to complete to merger by early 4494. HKBC's acquisition of the First Baltusian Investment Bank (FBIB) and the San Fierro Bank of Commerce (SFBC) signals the company's aggressive expansion into the Seleyan financial sector. The First Baltusian Investment Bank had filed bankruptcy back in 4485 due to mismanagement of financial assets and major losses at the hands of the previous acquisition of a real estate firm. Information for the Baltusian Central Statistical Office (BCSO) found that the bank had been running at a $25 Billion BLD loss. The San Fierro Bank of Commerce had filed for bankruptcy as a failed $11 Billion BLD takeover of a chain of credit unions in the San Fierro district. According to newspaper articles, the large debt created to fund the takeover of the credit unions had depleted the banks' reserves. Principal Architect of the deal, Frank Withers (a financier within HKBC), stated that the deal was structured for HKBC to receive the largest return in investment. HKBC stated that it intends on using the acquired banks to boost its Seleyan Units, however inside reports state that the banks could simply be a non-competing subsidiary within HKBC Banking Baltusia, however these comments have not been confirmed by high-ranking officials within HKBC's Board of Directors.

Co-Chair of HKBC, Ane Heimark stated that the acquisition by HKBC means a lot of changes for the companies. She stated that the merger will form the HKBC FirstBaltusian Bank of Commerce (FBBC) and would see all FBIB and SFBC locations be converted to FBBC. Heimark stated that real estate acquired underneath FBIB's acquisition of the real estate firm, Goldburg & Sons, will be sold off. On the credit unions acquired by SFBC, HKBC will combine the credit unions under the banner of the HKBC United Financial Credit Union (UFCU). HKBC is expected to introduce an entirely new leadership structure within both FBBC and UFCU. Heimark stated that HKBC and UFCU will be linear in leadership structure. Former Chairman of HKBC Banking Baltusia, Damion Mendoza, is expected to assume the position as Chairman of HKBC FirstBaltusian Bank of Commerce and former CFO of HKBC Banking Luthori, Alistair Gardner is expected to assume the position of Chairman of HKBC United Financial Credit Union. The reorganisation of the two banks is set to benefit the Baltusian financial sector through careful guidance from parent company HKBC. With employees set to be hired in the coming days, Alistair Gardner stated that after speaking with Co-Chairman of HKBC, Connor Robinson (who has been quasi-running the show behind the scenes with Heimark being the face of Robinson's decision), both HKBC FirstBaltusian Bank of Commerce and HKBC United Financial Credit Union will be operational by early 4494.

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby TheUnicorn. » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:36 pm

THE NPC MAY FORM A GOVERNMENT
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The results of the latest elections
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BF voters cheering after the results of the elections were released

It looks like the far-right may claim the throne in Kazulia: after elections which followed a controversial campaign, the the NPC claimed majority, and two parties which claimed that they are willing to cooperate with the far-right, Citizens' Rally and Right Vote, came right behind them. This will be a shock for Kazulia, many specialists claim that both parties may wish to join a coalition with the NPC. Supposedly even, the NPC was able to already reach an agreement with the BF, giving them the crucial ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby MedwedianPresident » Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:35 pm

Theodor Lynden Frankenstein elected Statsminister in landslide victory, choosing coalition with Borgersammeføring
The far-right politician promised to "make Kazulia truly great again" in inauguration speech

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Frankenstein on the telephone after his inauguration address in Skalm.

Having gained the first place in the last Stortinget election, the ultraconservative National Purity Congress has finally reached its goal of installing its General Chairman Theodor Lynden Frankenstein as Statsminister.

After spending "three days and nights negotiating without sleep", the NPC has finally reached a consensus with the Borgersammeføring, which had scored second. The right-wing populist coalition, which does not posess a name yet, currently claims a total of 254 seats in the Stortinget. Calls for early elections due to the fact that the Nationalarbejderkongress left the parliament due to "internal strifes" were "quickly suppressed".

Frankenstein was sworn in and inaugurated as Statsminister earlier today. In his speech, he promised to "make Kazulia a truly great nation again" and "restore the pride of the Kazulian people". He stated that one of the main goals of his party is the "preservation of morality in our society" and that the fight against "sickening perversion and blasphermy" is a "very, very important one".

The businessman, who is known for a long history of racist remarks, has not yet disclosed his opinion on the current events in Utari Mostir.

Seven of the thirteen cabinet seats are now held by NPC representatives, the rest is occupied by the National Purity Congress.

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Albert Møller has been named as Minister of Internal Affairs

What has been called "worrisome" by numerous reporters is the fact that Albert Møller, a former officer of the National Intelligence Service and owner of the extraterrestrial-themed conspiracy website "The Truth Out There", has been named Minister of Internal Affairs, thus scheduled to receive extensive executive powers in relation to the NIS, the National Guard and the National Police.

Møller, a notorious homophobe, has allegedly stated that he will "begin a big, big crackdown on all pederasts and sodomists" the instant he will become minister and will use his powers to "push for building a fence around our country to keep our wealth in and the criminals out".

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NPC supporters holding a "celebratory rally" in Verdalheim, Hent

Supporters of the National Purity Congress have held "celebratory rallies" in Verdalheim, Hudiksburg, Skalm and Sarpsfjord, where cries for Frankenstein to "purify Kazulia" were allegely heard.


We must remember that Frankenstein used to be the suspect in numerous corruption cases, says former Hent Provincial Judge

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THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN CONFISCATED ON ORDER OF THE NATIONAL MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND WILL THEREFORE NOT BE PRINTED IN THIS ISSUE.

We believe that this measure is necessary to preserve public peace and to prevent the spread of malicious conspiracy theories directed against the newly-elected Statsminister, The Right Honourable Theodor Lynden Frankenstein.

While T. L. Frankenstein indeed appears to be a controversial person, the notion that he was involved in "serious corruption cases" during the first years of the NPC is wrong.

Please help preserve the truth by not responding to, or spreading conspiracy theories and illicit allegiations directed against the Statsminister.

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby MedwedianPresident » Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:56 pm

Stortinget members to get FREE first-class railway tickets
Infrastructure and Transport minister said that measure is aimed at "encouraging exemplary behavior in travel"

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Interior of a first-class coach of the Skalm-Sarpsfjord Express

The newly-appointed Infrastructure and Transportation Minister, Hendrik Petersen, who is a NPC member, has announced that starting next month, all members and former members of Stortinget and Fylke-level legislatures as well as their personal assistants will receive free tickets for first-class travel within the complete Kazuliansk Statsbanen (KSB) railway network. This will enable them to use the comfortable front wagons of the trains, where seats are overpriced and therefore occupation is almost always very low.

Petersen, who also serves as the deputy director of the KSB, stated that the point of this privilege is to "encourage exemplary behavior in travel among politicians" and therefore "popularize the usage of public transportation among wider population sections". It has been estimated that this new "perk" will cost Kazulia's taxpayers 20 million Kronor per year.


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Martin Hornsted, Theodor Lynden Frankenstein's former classmate and high-ranking NPC delegate, enjoying his lonely ride

The decision is subject of heavy criticism, especially due to the fact that all persons affected by this ruling will be able to use first-class facilities and cars for free for lifetime - of course also extending to private usage.

Martin Hornsted, who went to the same class of the Høygarden elite boarding school near Skalm as his friend Theodor Lynden Frankenstein and is now one of the highest-ranking NPC delegates in Stortinget, has stated that he is "happy to save some more money".


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Second and third class passengers entering a crowded train headed towards Kien (Hulstria) at Hudiksburg Central Station

The institution of separating passengers into three classes has been called "an outrage" by many. It is well-known that the often overcrowded lower classes finance the seats for the privileged of the nation. It is common to see commuters standing in second (or more often, third-)class wagons while more than half of first-class seats are left open.
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