The Coconut Review: Independent News, Insightful Commentary

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>>> ABOUT

With short-lived origins in the South Pacific in 2017, the Coconut Review has been repurposed as a privately owned and operated, independent newspaper based in Pacifica. The Review aims to offer independent news and insightful commentary on issues important to Pacifica, as well as coverage of diverse issues throughout the NationStates world.

>>> INDEX

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>>> CREDITS

The Coconut Review would like to thank Imki for creating the Review's banner.

>>> DISCLAIMER

The Coconut Review is not maintained by the government of Pacifica and does not represent the views of the Republic of Pacifica.

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February 2019 Government Approval and Public Policy Survey

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From now until February 12, the Coconut Review will be conducting a government approval and public policy survey among residents and citizens of Pacifica. All responses to the survey are anonymous, and responses to all questions are optional. Comments will be published alongside analysis of the survey results. The results of this survey will be analyzed no later than February 15, 2019.

The survey may be taken here. The Coconut Review appreciates your participation!

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February 2019 Government Approval and Public Policy Survey: Results

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>>> GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

Do you approve of the performance of the President and the Council of State thus far?



Strongly Approve: 3 (33.3%)
Approve: 5 (55.6%)
Neutral/Undecided: 1 (11.1%)
Disapprove: 0 (0%)
Strongly Disapprove: 0 (0%)

Comments

I believe military affairs is lacking some

Do you approve of the performance of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers thus far?



Strongly Approve: 1 (11.1%)
Approve: 4 (44.4%)
Neutral/Undecided: 0 (0%)
Disapprove: 4 (44.4%)
Strongly Disapprove: 0 (0%)

Comments

Not seeing nearly enough activity or direction.

why are the vice ministers all criminals lol

I believe that community affairs could do more

Seems very quiet and don't see much of Wym.

Do you approve of the performance of the Regional Congress thus far?



Strongly Approve: 2 (22.2%)
Approve: 5 (55.6%)
Neutral/Undecided: 2 (22.2%)
Disapprove: 0 (0%)
Strongly Disapprove: 0 (0%)

Comments

owo

Not sure what they really do

Do you approve of the performance of the Speaker of the Regional Congress and the Speaker's Office thus far?



Strongly Approve: 3 (33.3%)
Approve: 2 (22.2%)
Neutral/Undecided: 2 (22.2%)
Disapprove: 2 (22.2%)
Strongly Disapprove: 0 (0%)

Comments

Deputy Speakers are doing ok but the Speaker doesn't seem to be doing much.

I am biased :>

Do you approve of the performance of the High Court thus far?



Strongly Approve: 0 (0%)
Approve: 3 (33.3%)
Neutral/Undecided: 3 (33.3%)
Disapprove: 3 (33.3%)
Strongly Disapprove: 0 (0%)

Comments

Taking a while to get the Kostro case going.

The court case has stalled

Do you approve of the performance of the Guardian Council thus far?



Strongly Approve: 5 (55.6%)
Approve: 3 (33.3%)
Neutral/Undecided: 1 (11.1%)
Disapprove: 0 (0%)
Strongly Disapprove: 0 (0%)

Comments

I’m the Chairman

General Comments

Most stuff seems a little bit sluggish. BowShot, Cataluna, and Ham stand out as ministers who are getting stuff done.

Everything seems to be moving in slo mo, but I think it’s okay as we are getting everything settled

>>> GOVERNMENT POLICY

The Republic of Pacifica recently declared war on the New Pacific Order. Please rate your level of support for the war.



Strongly Support: 7 (77.8%)
Support: 2 (22.2%)
Neutral/Undecided: 0 (0%)
Oppose: 0 (0%)
Strongly Oppose: 0 (0%)

Comments

NPO DELENDA EST

The Department of Security Affairs recently launched the Pacifican World Assembly Security Initiative (PAWS). Please rate your level of support for this initiative.



Strongly Support: 8 (88.9%)
Support: 1 (11.1%)
Neutral/Undecided: 0 (0%)
Oppose: 0 (0%)
Strongly Oppose: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

The Ministry of Community Affairs has recently launched the Pacifica Times as the official newspaper of Pacifica, with its first issue coming soon. Please rate your level of support for this initiative.



Strongly Support: 5 (55.6%)
Support: 2 (22.2%)
Neutral/Undecided: 2 (22.2%)
Oppose: 0 (0%)
Strongly Oppose: 0 (0%)

Comments

I think that the citizens should be able to contribute to the regional newspaper.

If the Republic of Pacifica could do any of the following in regard to joining a World Assembly bloc, which option would you prefer?



Join the World Assembly Legislative League (WALL): 3 (33.3%)
Join the Strategic Interregional Exchange for Growth and Equity (SIEGE): 1 (11.1%)
Join the Interregional Legislative Coalition (ILC): 1 (11.1%)
Join none of the above, and instead pursue formation of a separate WA bloc with other regions: 0 (0%)
Join none of the above, and instead pursue formation of a separate WA bloc with other regions: 3 (33.3%)
Neutral/Undecided: 1 (11.1%)

Comments

wall and siege suck

WALL is much better and has better allies

The Ministry of Community Affairs has recently been discussing the development of regional role play. Please rate your level of support for role play development.



Strongly Support: 5 (55.6%)
Support: 0 (0%)
Neutral/Undecided: 2 (22.2%)
Oppose: 1 (11.1%)
Strongly Oppose: 1 (11.1%)

Comments

No comments.

The Republic of Pacifica recently joined Antifa. Please rate your level of support for Antifa membership.



Strongly Support: 4 (44.4%)
Support: 3 (33.3%)
Neutral/Undecided: 0 (0%)
Oppose: 1 (11.1%)
Strongly Oppose: 1 (11.1%)

Comments

YEET THE FASCISTS

Please select the top 3 priorities you believe the Ministry of Community Affairs should be pursuing for the remainder of this term.



Contests: 6 (66.7%)
Games: 6 (66.7%)
Festivals 5 (55.6%)
Socializing: 4 (44.4%)
Media/News: 3 (33.3%)
Role Play 3 (33.3%)
Other: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

The Republic of Pacifica recently announced its opposition to unjustified regional destruction (griefing). Please rate your level of support for this policy.



Strongly Support: 3 (33.3%)
Support: 0 (0%)
Neutral/Undecided: 3 (33.3%)
Oppose: 1 (11.1%)
Strongly Oppose: 2 (22.2%)

Comments

I like it one way, don't like it the other way

*raids Cormac*

Raiding (or griefing) is a legitimate form of gameplay and has many levels of enjoyment to it.

Please select the highest priority you believe the President and the Council of State should be pursuing right now.



Foreign Affairs: 4 (44.4%)
Military Affairs: 4 (44.4%)
Security Affairs: 0 (0%)
World Assembly Affairs: 1 (11.1%)
Other: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

Please select the highest priority you believe the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers should be pursuing right now.



Community Affairs: 4 (44.4%)
Gameside Affairs: 4 (44.4%)
Integration: 1 (11.1%)
Other: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

General Comments

We need a lot more culture stuff asap.

>>> GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

Overall, do you approve of the Constitution of the Republic of Pacifica and the way Pacifican government is structured?



Strongly Approve: 3 (33.3%)
Approve: 6 (66.7%)
Neutral/Undecided: 0 (0%)
Disapprove: 0 (0%)
Strongly Disapprove: 0 (0%)

Comments

I love the parallel cabinets set up

Please select your preference for the structure of the executive branch.



Semi-presidential (current): 2 (22.2%)
Presidential: 6 (66.7%)
Parliamentary: 0 (0%)
Cabinet: 1 (11.1%)
Other: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

Please select your preference for the structure of the legislature.



Unicameral Open (current): 5 (62.5%)
Unicameral Elected: 1 (12.5%)
Bicameral: 2 (25%)
Other: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

Please select your preference for the structure of the judicial branch.



Divided Appointment (current): 6 (75%)
Full Appointment: 2 (25%)
Election: 0 (0%)
Other: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

Please select your preference for the structure of the Guardian Council.



Appointment (current): 4 (44.4%)
Application: 3 (33.3%)
Election: 2 (22.2%)
Other: 0 (0%)

Comments

No comments.

Do you support the continued existence of a regional military?



Yes: 8 (88.9%)
No: 0 (0%)
Only a militia: 1 (11.1%)
Neutral/Undecided: 0 (0%)

Comments

*raids Cormac x2*

A regional military is essential to a region’s growth and development.

General Comments

I think we need to simplify things. We just need a president and we don't need a military, people just aren't that interested. A militia for treaty stuff would be fine.