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Post by Jonathan Atwood on May 31, 2008 15:36:51 GMT -5
The Government Changes Hands
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Months after the fall of the Xappyh Government in the reign of Sir Mitchell Susi, it has been reclaimed and reformed into the Constitutional Monarchy of Terrevene. After a large and difficult struggle with both sides over the past week, the elections are over and the results are counted. King Andrew Ketwol swore his new Prime Minister, who was elected on 94% of the vote, into office. Former Prime Minister Mitchell Susi resigned from office after an embarrassing attempt to force voters to the polls. Admiral Jonathan Eric Atwood of the Terrevenian Guard will take over as Prime Minister.
Jonathan Atwood of the Doughty Party challenged Mitchell Susi of the Cohen Party and won the vote, but let's look at the two houses of parliament. The Terrevenian Assembly switched hands and will sit at 351-135 Doughty Control. The Terrevenian Quorum of Elders will sit at 91-10 Doughty Control. A huge victory for the Doughty Party.
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Post by Jonathan Atwood on May 31, 2008 15:46:20 GMT -5
Terrorists Attack Terrevene
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All of Terrevene has been in an uproar since yesterday when a car exploded in the middle of the capital city, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. This terrorist act was traced back to a violent minority group known as the Lilliputian Freedom Fighters. A group allegedly supported by an unfriendly regime, despising Terrevene for its heathenish ways and political bent, but more particularly for supporting the recent occupation of their homeland by an ally.
Tensions run high in the Terrevenian Assembly. "They simply crossed the line!" shouted Terrevenian Guard General Larry Steele to Prime Minister Atwood. "Far too long have we tolerated these terrorist threats, it's time that they realise they can't mess with us. Send the order to prepare an invasion, and we will show them who is boss! Our brave soldiers are prepared to die for their country, all we need is your signature and a lot of money. But what is the cost of freedom and safety for Terrevene's peoples?"
"Attacking another country isn't the answer," urged Hope Thiesen, director of the Terrevene Intelligence Agency. "The problem doesn't lie abroad, but within Terrevene itself! We should have more freedom to do our work. Protecting our nation from these cowardly scaremongerers would be much easier if we had an inherent right to tap phones and other communications, get search warrants whenever we need, and detain suspects indefinitely. Remember, to prevent is better than to cure."
Private Citizens also spoke to the Assembly. Cohen Leaders had their own invitees. "No, that's what those terrorists want us to do!" speculates chairman Billy-Bob Hanover of the Patriots' Tea and Biscuits Club. "We don't want to give the Agency any more responsibility, they're the ones who messed up in the first place. What we need is to purge Terrevene of these rats who don't respect the laws and traditions of our way of life. We know who they are and where they come from, so the solution is obvious: we just won't let those sorts of people cross our borders and kick out those who are already here. It might seem a bit harsh, but hey, we were here first. Long live Terrevene!"
"I think it's clear to anyone with half a brain in their head that this will just not work," says Jazz Jong-Il, a noted professor of social studies. "The people who perpetrate these terrible crimes do so because they feel they have no other recourse to demonstrate their political opinions. They'll do anything and I'm sure they're not above hiring mercenaries. You must understand why terrorists act as they do and fix it! What we should do is to reach out to the ethnic and religious minorities and seek common ground! Negotiation is the key! Violence solves nothing."
Perhaps the most controversial visitor was brought by Sir Mitchell Susi, newly elected Cohen Leader in the Assembly. "We spit on Terrevene!" expectorates Gregory Love, leader of the Lilliputian Freedom Fighters. "You disrespect our people and our country and everything we are! You spread your sickening influence where it is not wanted! You must change your ways and cease to oppose us or else there will be more bloodshed. You have been warned!"
After a brief moment dealing with authorities, "Is terrorism such a terrible thing? Really?" asks Roger Dredd, avant garde journalist, while almost discreetly sliding a pipe bomb under the Prime Minister's desk. "These people are simply expressing their political opinion the best way they know how. I think we should legalise terrorism as a legitimate form of political commentary. It'll certainly get people interested, don't you think?"
Dredd was immediately arrested and apprehended, leaving the Prime Minister with a loud chamber and a lot of decisions. At the end of the Day, the Prime Minister called for a vote and overwhelmingly had Doughty vote to authorize Military Force against the terrorists. It is expected to pass the Quorum easily and be signed by the Prime Minister.
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