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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 20:30:44 GMT -8
Marie- "Thank you Prop 1 writer. Proposal 2...
"If I was the leader, I'd make sure we had law and order. Like a line in the sand, and across this line, you do not cross. 'Cause if we're in here for a long time, there's gonna be law-breaking, and you know what we need. We gotta come up with a list of rules, and everybody's on the same page. So we can find any bad guys, and they'll KNOW they already screwed up because it's right there on the rules! We'll know what the punishment is, and who's gonna carry it out.
Everybody gets an equal share too, and does the same amount of work. No slacking off from lazy people and no eating all of our food if you're fat. We work together as a team and know what to do, and what not to do. There's the line-- don't cross it."
So, comments? Concerns?"
Anna- "Oh goody. More fascism, only this time with an amusing dash of stupid. Let's-"
Thierry- "Please stop doing that madam."
Anna- "Fine."
Volya- "Sounds smart to me."
Columbo- "...And the lady's case is made. NEXT! (quiet grumbling about 'eediots')"
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Post by DKender on Oct 13, 2012 20:35:05 GMT -8
Alex frowned when he caught wind of poor Zoe's comments. He raised his hand. "Hey, sorry to interrupt, but I propose we stop cursing in front of children."
Seth- "Yeah, let's try to keep it civil, please."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 21:05:50 GMT -8
Thierry- "Well, honestly, it isn't really covering some of the key issues. Punishment for misdeeds may be important, but it certainly is not the only issue at stake. The greatest cause of strife is poverty. If one had his or her needs met, he or she should not have much cause to commit crime. The greater issue at hand is that of safety, and simple needs like food and shelter."
Kenny- "That's deep shit man, that's what I believe."
Zoe- "*sigh*"
Bryce- "I know kid. He's a salesman, not exactly the second coming of Socrates."
Kenny- "wut"
Chantelle- "Bryce, is this you being balanced?"
Bryce- "Like a human fly."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 21:39:58 GMT -8
Marie- "Thank you Prop 2 writer. Now, Prop 3...
We work together to help each other out, and help rescue others. Everyone works to their ability and we make this building a safe haven. People who are sick, injured or disabled will be cared for. We will come up with a fair way to share labor, to make things as simple as possible. Those that can, will go out to find supplies and look for people in trouble, and hopefully find our loved ones. Our ultimate goal is to find the cause of this disaster and how we can fix it. Until then we try to bring safety and peace to our city. As a leader I would make decisions with the help of a council, but all decisions are a group effort whenever possible. If there is conflict, we deal with it on a case by case basis. Anyone is free to leave at any time, for any reason. We have to stand together as humans with compassion and understanding."
Comments?"
Sonya- "That sounds good, but I don't understand every word..."
Sarah- "It is good, Sonya!"
Columbo- "Way to make informed decisions, ma'am, just listen to the tone of the words, gentle and fluffy like a kitten's fluffy ass. This is for shit! Why don't we listen to more proposals? NEXT!"
Thierry- "Uh, not yet Columbo. I say it sounds very good, but one thing that seems a bit odd is using ambiguous terms for the threat. I mean, someone has taken credit for the attack. I shy away from speaking in militaristic terms, but the 'disaster' isn't going to be 'fixed' so much as an enemy is going to be defeated."
Derek- "I don't know about all that public defender talk, but it's obvious this guy is a wuss that won't call a war a war. And people always start out talking about helping the disabled, but then it turns into handouts for the lazy faster than you can say "welfare check please!" Teach a man to fish already."
Thierry- "Still, I find those most worried about the 'lazy' taking advantage tend to carelessly harm the vulnerable. This is the first proposal to account for the reality of people with differing needs."
Stevie- "And the first proposal to not be cribbed from the Axis Powers!"
Anna- *bit back a smirk*
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Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Oct 13, 2012 21:50:54 GMT -8
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Post by DKender on Oct 13, 2012 22:42:36 GMT -8
By the way Alex's eyes seemed to shine with admiration, it was clear that he wanted to support the third plan, no matter who wrote it. He bristled when Derek called the guy a "wuss" and started bashing "handouts". Of course, Alex felt compelled to speak up (when doesn’t he?). In a tone that was only slightly holier-than-thou, he said, "Sir, this person doesn't sound like a wuss to me. Sounds like somebody who isn't a selfish coward, actually. You want to call this a war? Call it a war against evil. We won't win anything without compassion.” Actually, his tone was VERY holier-than-thou.
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 13, 2012 22:48:12 GMT -8
"Out of all the proposals I have heard, I truly appreciate this last one. Equal work is important and working for our strengths is a must. I think its the only one that actually addresses ENDING this plight, so why aren't we choosing this one? Hmm? "I also think the weight of people wanting to find loved ones should be weighed by the group. No one should be held down, but at the same time, no one should be volun-told to go and rescue people. Scouting parties will be best. Communication is a must. But there comes a time when reality must be accepted; unless we figure out WHY this is happening and WHAT is causing it to spread, there is no real reason to 'rescue' people from one situation into another, albeit slightly less, dangerous one."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 22:59:21 GMT -8
Marie- "Good points everyone, and thank you Prop 3 writer. Now, Prop 4...
"I was in FBLA and DECA, and everyone says I'm likable and a good leader. Under my sound leadership, we can all get along and prosper. I'll use our synergy to bring together those who don't see the ways we do. Eye to eye. When we master ourselves, then we can master anything."
That one is nice because it is short. Comments?"
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Post by ∆§Indea§∆ on Oct 13, 2012 23:03:20 GMT -8
"Uh huh, in English please? Sounds like a Star Trek nerd with a business degree"
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 13, 2012 23:08:41 GMT -8
"I'm a doctor. I went through years of medical training. I know damned well that doesn't make me a leader. Future Business League of America. Nice! I was in the boy scouts, but they accept everyone. We should have put down personal neurosis on these things. It sounds like a megalomaniac to me." The doctor leaned back, glancing at Sarah. "Trust me. I'd know."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 23:15:38 GMT -8
Sonya- "I don't understand this..."
Kenny- "If high school clubs are what counts, I'd rather have a football player, or better yet, what's that sport with the sticks?"
Seth- "Base...ball?"
Kenny- "No no, the really big sticks with the little net thing on them? Not basketball, smart asses. Oh never mind, the analogy is ruined now."
Bryce- "I'm not sure if it ever counted as an analogy, or that it was ever not ruined..."
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Post by DKender on Oct 13, 2012 23:31:08 GMT -8
Alex cleared his throat and looked pointedly at Doctor Victor, with a slight smile. "It's a what?"
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 23:33:57 GMT -8
Marie- "Well then. Thank you Prop 4 writer. Now, Prop 5... This one is a bit long but it's got some good ideas.
"Unless we get killed, we will eventually run out of food and supplies. So we will have to find resources and bring them here, or prepare to leave for a destination where we can grow our own food and live off the land. In order to leave we would have to become very good at killing lots of zombies.
Short term I think we should get settled and see what we can do about every little thing that has now become a serious issue. Long term I think that we should prepare to leave this place, or somehow make our life here sustainable. But as far as I know, even the lowest vermin only thrives in the city because the city produces waste, and without the vast amount of food that used to come in, there won't be a lot of waste left for the rats, the seagulls and other animals we could catch for food. Not unless they eat dead zombies, that is. And I'm not sure that it would be healthy for us to indirectly eat zombies. And urban farming on the roof doesn't seem like something that could feed this many people. Perhaps we'd stand a chance if we could have free energy by chaining zombies to treadmills, but considering the amount of zombies and treadmills we'd need, I don't see that as a solution for anything major, like a dwindling food supply.
As for leadership, no one has all the answers, and even someone who has the best answers might not be the best leader. I don't want to live in someone else's petty dictatorship, and I don't believe in making rules before they are needed. And while we can't have a direct democracy vote on every little thing, we should be able to have someone list every decision that is made, put those decisions on a piece of paper here in the community center, and if a lot of people disagree with something, call for a discussion and a vote on that issue. And if the vote is really close, that might call for a compromise, if possible. I hope that we'll be able to focus on all the things we agree on, instead of focusing on our differences."
I'm not sure if that person is just offering a suggestion for how things should be, or actually does want to be leader. I suppose we'll let her or him explain themselves if they win.
Comments?"
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 23:37:20 GMT -8
Seth- "This person seems really smart. Like you Marie, I'm not sure if they want to be leader or just have a lot of ideas. I like that they're thinking about how we're gonna get energy, and what happens when food runs out. Whoever it is, I think this person should be on some kind of council at least. Dunno how they'd be as leader but yeah, real smart."
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