Draft:The Oligarch State of Curnon

Oligarch State of Curnon
Flag State emblem
Motto: "Cur non, Why not, Por qué no, Tan ala?” "Why not, Why not, Why not, Why not?”
Anthem: None currently
Status	Active
Location	Wake County, North Carolina Vinton County, Ohio Swans Island, Maine New Orleans, Louisiana.
Capital	South City
Largest city	Alice City
Official languages	English
Recognised national languages	Spanish Norwegian Esperanto Toki Pona Curno-Gaelic
Recognised regional languages	Esperanto Portuguese Spanish Ukrainian Portugese Toki Pona Esperanto Irish Czech Hindi Cantoneese Romanian French Norwegan Russian Latin Curno-Gaeic
Ethnic groups (2024)	56.1% European 6.2% African 5% Indian 9.3% Hispanic 7.5% Native American 5.2% Muslim 5.2% Isleño 9.3% Other
Religion (2024)	35.7% Atheist 50% Christian 6.9% Mohaskan 3.6% Islam 3.6% Satanic temple 7.2% Other
Demonym(s)	Curns / Curno
Government	Oligarchy (De facto) Dual dictatorship (De jure)
• Main Leader	Asa Ward
• Co-Leader	Daniel Gomez
• Co-Leader	Willow Cizdeizd
Independence  from United States
• Independence	31 December 2022
• Changed name to "Curnon"	11 May 2023
• MicroCon 2023 Joliet	28 June 2023
• Constitution Ratified	8 December 2023
Area
• Total	0.0684 sq mi (0.177 km2)
• Water (%)	14.6%
Population
• Estimate	32
Currency	USD, GOCO Hydro
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	left
Website www.curnon.info

Curnon, officially the Oligarch State of Curnon, and often abbreviated as the O.S.C., is a self-proclaimed micronation with an ideological foundation based on oligarchic principles. It was founded by Asa Ward. Curnon asserts itself as a sovereign entity separate from any recognized nation-state, and of any micronation. Although the international community may not acknowledge its claims to sovereignty, Curnon has made Micronational alliances, and developed its own unique flag, library, and governmental structure. There is much to learn about this nation, there is an entire website based on defending, and spreading the knowledge of Curnon. The nation was formally in attendance at MicroCon 2023 in Joliet, Illinois, and plans to attend MicroCon 2025 in Montréal.

Etymology

Curnon derives from the Latin phrase Cur non?, which translates to "Why not?" in English. The name "Curnon" was chosen to represent curiosity, creativity, and open-mindedness.

Flag and Motto

The flag of Curnon features a distinctive design that serves as a symbol of the micronation's identity and aspirations

The main design is a Tri-color of Purple White and Red, seperated by two thin yellow bars, which line up with the Kailne, placed in the middle of the flag.

The purple represents the Beauty, government, history, Cukture, and People of the nation. The white represents the Peaceful nature of the nation, and the Progress made throughout our history. Red represents the Stuggles, effort, and payed price to make Curnon what it is today.

History

See also: History of Curnon

Ideology and Leadership

The ideology of Curnon revolves around the concept of an oligarchic state, where power and decision-making authority are concentrated in the hands of a four people who hold the role of "leader". The main leader of Curnon is Asa Ward, who assumes the role of the primary decision-maker and oversees the governance of the micronation. Supporting Asa Ward are 2 'co'-leaders, Willow Cizdeizd and Daniel Gomez. Together, they form a leadership structure that guides the affairs and relations of the Oligarch State of Curnon. Daniel Gomez leads the Asa Islands. All Leaders of curnon make up the highest body in Curnon's government, known as the Grand Cabinet. Every Leader of the OSC makes up the Grand Cabinet, and each lead a Province of Curnon

A political compass of most Curnon citizens

Leaders of Curnon/Grand Cabinet members

Position	Name	Province Leadership
Main Leader	Asa Ward	South City
Co-Leader	Willow Cizdiezd	Alice City
Co-Leader	Daniel Gomez	Asa Islands

Land Claim and Population

Curnon asserts a land claim encompassing a total area of 43.8 acres. While the physical extent of this territory may be limited to small, spread out areas, The Leaders of Curnon have been able to keep the Curno claims intact despite 100s of miles of separation and manages to keep them intact under one government. This micronation places significant emphasis on the quality of its citizens. Curnon maintains moderately strict criteria, and rules for gaining and maintaining citizenship, resulting in a somewhat small population of 33 individuals. This selectiveness ensures that those who become citizens of Curnon roughly align with the values and principles of the micronation, And will not break any laws within the nation. This was adapted due to past experiences with unworthy, and foolish people gaining citizenship.

Official Languages

The official language of Curnon is English, serving as the primary medium of communication and documentation within the micronation. Curnon has many Recognized languages due to a high precent of the population speaking multiple languages. The most commonly spoken languages in Curnon are officially Recognized as to prevent discrimination to those who speak other languages. In practice, Regional languages and languages not recognized by Curnon in any capacity are treated similarly to Recognized languages, Recognized languages only having some minor benefits and protections.

Culture and Heritage

Curnon strives to foster a unique cultural identity despite its small size and population. The micronation celebrates its heritage, and pride through various cultural activities, including book renting from our national library, weekly discussion on modern happenings in and outside of our nation, and other intellectual discussions. These endeavors aim to promote a sense of community, encourage artistic expression and pride within the nation, and preserve the national identity of Curnon. Despite Having a high European, especially Irish population, Including the Main Leader, Curnon constantly persuades it’s citizens to respect native Americans, and their culture, and to fight all forms of racism against anybody, and everybody.

LGTBQ+ acceptance

Curnon as a nation is very LGTBQ friendly, with all 3 leaders of Curnon and most members of government being LGTBQ+ in some form. Hate speech against LGTBQ+ communities, And against people for their Race, Ability, or Sexuality has been entirely Banned in Curnon. About 25-35% of people to lose Curnon Citizenship had it revoked due to hate speech, and/or discrimination. Multiple Citizen applicants have been rejected for this same reason. Curnon has Anti-hate laws covering race, ability, sexual orientation and gender identity. hate speech is punishable by permanent expulsion.

Rights	Status
Same-sex sexual activity	Y Yes
Equal age of consent	18
Anti-discrimination laws	Y punishable by expulsion.
Anti-hate crime laws	Y punishable by expulsion.
LGBTQ+ allowed to serve in the military	Y Yes
Right to change legal gender	Y Yes
Recognition of same-sex couples (e.g. civil unions)	Y Yes
Recognition of non-binary genders	Y Yes

Religious tolerance

Religious citizens of Curnon have the exact same rights as non religious citizens, but are significantly more likely to be stripped of they're citizenship due to Hate speech than non religious citizens. Religious citizens have also been stripped of citizenship and blacklisted due to preaching one religion above all others, often times criticizing the state for its stance on LGBTQ+. Curnon has a 0 tolerance policy for hate speech, fueled by religion or otherwise. 2 of 3 Co-Leader's are religious, Main leader, Asa Ward is a former Jehovah's Witness.

Religion in Curnon as of March 2024

  Non-religious (Atheist, agnostic, etc.) (48.3%)

  Christian (Protestant, Orthodox, Lutheran, Catholic, Etc.) (31%)

  Mohaskan (Buhhdism, Hinduism.) (6.9%)

  Other (Ominsm, Islam, Satanic temple, Pagan.) (13.6%)

Politics

Most of Curnon's population are Leaning Politically left-Libertarian, or Left authoritarian. Curnon's Leaders All lean Left wing politically. Curnon is currently undergoing a government reform and creation of a 3rd Constitution.

Grand Cabinet

The Grand Cabinet is the highest body in the Curno Government, above the Senate. The Grand Cabinet is a system to quickly decide most minor actions and decisions within Curnon. Generally, the Bigger the issue, the more likely it is to be brought to the Senate. 'The Grand Cabinet' is also casually used as a term to collectively describe all the Leaders of Curnon at once.

Macronations

Recognized	Partial	Unrecognized	Condemned
United NationsVatican CityTaiwanUkraineEritreaSovereign Military Order of MaltaTibetAfghanistanAbkhaziaSouth OssetiaSomalilandBougainvilleWestern SaharaKosovo	SerbiaMoroccoPapua New GuineaMoldovaGeorgia	Donetsk People's RepublicLuhansk People's RepublicNorthern Cyprus	IsraelPalestineChinaNorth KoreaBelarusRussia

Curnon does not recognize the following parties/leaders of the following states as legitimate.

• The Republican party rule in Florida
• Putin's leadership of Russia
• Alexander Lukashenko's Leadership of Belarus

Relations and Allies

Curnon is generally open to diplomatic relations with all micronations to meet certain requirements and pass a background check, although maintains a Very tight set of allyship requirements, and allyship is only given to a select few micronations that have contributed to Curnon's history due to two former allies losing all recognition by the state relatively soon after gaining allyship.

Curnon's allies.

Dostykstan and Hokoria.

The leaders of Dostykstan and Curnon met and had a conversation at MicroCon2023 Joliet illinois, and have talked since via Discord. Curnon and Dostykstan have partnered in a micronational podcast known as 'Micro-No-Micro', and Curnon entered The G.O.C.O. on 7th october, Hokoria and Dostykstan are among the founding members.The leaders of Curnon and Dostykstan joked about dostykstan taking over Curnon after winning Hokorian elections, This partially became the case when Asa temporarily gave the head of Dostykstan Leadership of curnon for 5 days. Curnon and Hokoria have had official relations since 24th December 2023, Soon after the Main leader of Curnon reached out to the Hokorian exterior for help managing Curnon's virtual discord community server, within the next week the two nation's relations were formalized. Kohoria sent out Happy Christmas wishes to multiple micronations, including Curnon and Dostykstan. In the Hokorian elections, Daniel won a vital government position. Hokoria has provided Curnon with much support in editing and transferring it's website, and moderating it's discord server. the leaders of both micronation's are also Co-Leader's of Curnon.

Pontunia.

The leaders of Curnon and Pontunia first met at MicroCon2023 Joliet illinois, and have loosely been in contact since. On March 6th 2024, the leaders of Curnon and Pontunia met and signed a treaty of alliance, due to the Leader of Curnon being in the same area as Pontunia on a vacation, and Curnon gifted the Leader of Pontunia the 'Medal of Eternal Reality', a medal made especially for the occasion. Both leaders are Citizens of the other micronation.

Slavtria.

Curnon and Slavtria first came into contact, and signed a Relations document in late december 2023. On March 23th, The Main leader of Curnon reached out to the President of Slavtria with the intent to sign an allyship document due to the two nations similarities, pro-LGBTQ+ stances, and simply the two leaders being good friends. Allyship was achieved the next day. Both leaders plan to meet at MicroCon 2025, Montreal Canada.

Cotter Menaceland

During MicroCon 2023, the representatives of Curnon and Cotter Menaceland first came into contact. Following the event, the leaders of Cotter Menaceland and Curnon remained in contact and collaborated on multiple things. On March 11th, 2024, the President of Cotter Menaceland and the Main Leader of Curnon signed a treaty instilling their alliance. Even before the treaty's signing, the Main Leader of Curnon was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cotter Menaceland, playing a huge role in their collaboration.

Micronational relations

Allied	Bilatteral Recognition	Recognition revoked	Unrecognized	Condemned
Dostykstan Hokoria Pontunia Slavtria Cotter Menaceland	Boredesia Pantonia Rudharta Inocria Republic of New York Bukistan Schpecktenia Nilux Ghurklas Unitary Rep. Turisa Eldonia	Holsor Hesminia Aphrania People's Rep. Turisa Bonesdale	Almendria Cornland Vogelia Nazaskia TDC CSSR Śmierć	Akxcalonia Soopta (Dissolved)

Curnon unilaterally Recognizes all MicroCon 2023 attendees, Joliet or Ypres, with the exception of Akxcalonia.

Enemies

Curnon has never had an official war, although has had De Facto hostilities with other Micronational entities.

Wynnmania / Soopta

Wynnmania, known as 'Soopta' in its final weeks was was a micronational terrorist group, targeted at damaging the legitimacy of Curnon via threats, blatant ignorance of any evidence of their legitimacy, mockery of multiple citizens, and blatant bullying. Their first assault happened on the same day as their “founding” occured, February 28th. The “leader”, Wynn and 4 other citizens Annoyed and threatened Curnon's at the time inexperienced leader constantly over a 20 minute period, Asa was able to ignore them until the "Leader", wynn said “I,ll kill you and all of your citizens!". Asa immediately left, and the first resolve is over. Being infuriated, Asa declared all involved enemies of the state, Banned anyone who has even been a citizen of wynnmania from gaining citizenship of Curnon, and attempted to stop curnon citizens from interacting with those affiliated with Wynnmania, this had mixed success. For the next 3 months, A few words were thrown, but nothing escalated as far as death threats since, until on March 23rd, Former Co-leader re-started hostilities with Wynnmania, And caused a mini battle to happen which lasted 5-10 minutes. Despite the battle being mostly words and sticks, this caused 2 Mild Inguries, Wynn poking herself in the eye with a stick, And Asa trying to leave the chaos, and tripping on a bench. Both leaders recovered by the end of the day. Sometime after, they rebranded themselves to be called 'ssoopta', athough there are no records of when this occured. Finally, Via a series of connections, after a month of no official hostilities, We learn that “Wynnmania ” Is no longer an entity, and all involved have forgotten about it. And just like that, On Jun 13th 2:58PM, Curnon is officially a nation with no enemies. Asa and Wynn, the two Leaders are currently on good terms with eachother. This was only seen as an official conflict by Wynnmania, Curnon never formally declred war on them. A law passed in Late April 2024, allowing former Wynnmania Citizens to become Curnon citizens. 'A Totalitarian state', made by the second president of Boredesia.

The first ever piece of Curnon themed Propaganda, made by the second president of Boredesia.

Curnon has a wide array of artworks used to celebrate the existence nation, the majority are Countryballs 1 year anniversary artworks, or Simplistic designs themed off of Curnon. An estimated 55 Pieces of art surrounding, and based off of the Micronation.

National library

The Curno National Library contains 109 Books that range from French dictionaries, to documentaries, and fiction stories. On May 20th, 2023, day approximately 1/3 a mile away from the Mainland, and almost 200 Feet from the Northern Territories, Asa Ward noticed 2 Giant Boxes while surveying the area Curnon is surrounded by. Upon further inspection, After a close examination, He realized that a local library abandoned them because they had no scan sticker, and had thrown them out. Asa decided to get bags from the mainland, ams to take these books for Curnon. For over an hour and a half Asa Ward carried these books back to the mainland using 2 brown shopping bags, 2 white shopping bags, and one of the original Boxes the books were found in. Along this journey while Asa was taking a rest from taking these books to the mainland, "About 6 kids, ranging from 14 to 17 years old" offered him weed. He declined and left. This collection of books has grown over time from its original 83, And currently our library holds a total of 115~ Books. On 5th October 6 more books were brought to the Curno National library, a few more were added in late December

MicroCon

Curnon was in attendance at MicroCon2023 in Joliet, Illinois, and plans to attend MicroCon2025.

External Links

1. https://www.curnon.info
2. https://discord.gg/AdNhXyT4xg
3. TosoCurnon@gmail.com
4. https://govhok.uk/2023/11/19/hokorias-exterior-affairs-support-for-curnon/
5. https://govhok.files.wordpress.com/2023/11/treaty-of-the-tides.pdf
6. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VpR9-uKCqFzBzeeabVLofcWh32YbM7Y36toAIrM3CBs/edit?usp=sharing
7. https://drikygomez.wixsite.com/dostykstan-gov/copy-of-kaltarsian-consulate-general
8. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hB-tMFfE2dXp6wekckfnreXgRYDDz8lQyhJYypIBt0g/edit?usp=sharing
9. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFwqpC3UFORbzxq1Z8H9nhqrOJDVPNPuqpjdEPyyHsU/edit?usp=sharing
10. https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/16429763/
11. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rZ0tdEsRvnXFPbeUMNQdq0R7EgujYsjwfVoWwHtzt4U/viewform