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Two more men went down from the blind firing into the cloud-but it gave the initial group a clean shot. One of the men moved forward and grabbed Ibrahima by the collar, attempting to pull him to his feet and get him out of the building-the other let loose on the unprotected backs of the Panthers.

"Criminal justice reform is big. We have to recognize that there are two parts to it. We have policing where we need to work on community policing, nonlethal weapons, and better training. Then we have actual prison reform, ending sentencing disparities and overcriminalization."

"For the minimum wage-have you seen Seattle? I do think that we need to focus on job training and other efforts so people can make more than minimum wage."

CNN's OutFront

"Welcome back, sorry for that but we now have breaking news."

"Yes we do Erin, to all those watching, do not panic. We do not expect anything to occur in the US but we are asking for mass hysteria to not set in."

"Yep. Well, markets in Japan opened nearly 30 minutes ago but the Bank of Japan made an important announcement."

"The Bank which has long pursued extremely unique propositions to stimulate the Japanese economy such as negative interest rates or even mandating higher wages surprised everyone today. The announcement made just 10 minutes before now was the Bank's Chairman announcing a complete reversal of policy."

"Slowed economic growth combined with an already existing debt has apparently prompted Japan to reverse numerous plans such as its interest rates. They announced a raising of interest rates as well numerous new banking taxes. This comes right after the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, announced at the start of this week numerous budgey cuts."

"Now, alone, the actions would not be everyday news. But this has led numerous investors believing that Japan may be facing looming debt and this is a desperate attempt to secure finances. This is not helped by the fact Japan's ambassador to the US met with President Winston."

"The Japanese stock market is going downhill as of now with numerous investors being incredibly worried especially after famous Japanese investor, Sanabel Kelvinsi, announced that he would hold a meeting with shareholders soon."

"Um, well Erin, we've just received news that his firm has begun to liquidate assets after said meeting. We do not know the exact details but...."

"Oh my......"

Erin was looking at a paper that had been handed to her as a graphic appeared on screen showing the apparent fall in Japan's stock market....

Dudley Oil Corporate Headquarters, Phoenix, Arizona

Francis readjusted his tie as he said to the Junior Executive," Normally i would let you do the speaking when it comes to handling my company, but seeing as i was the one who suggested this whole idea i should be the one to explain it, and seeing as it is political matter". The junior executive then said," Francis, i really do not think you should be the one to break the news, It will look like you are putting the interests of the company before the state and that will not be good for political career" Francis looked at him and said," You make a point Jeff, i guess you take the speech i was going to say and you say it to the press outside". Jeff nodded and began to read over the speech Dudley had written

Later

Jeff approached the podium and said in a monotone voice in front of the reporters who where bombarding them about the sudden stop of oil production in the continental us and if Francis had anything to do with it," I am here to announce that this is not a technical error, today and until further notice Dudley oil will cease all production of oil in The US in protest of invasive and unfair energy regulation in the united states, you can even call it a strike if you will. This strike will continue untill further notice or until less invasive regulations are passed". Jeff then walked off with the press baraging him questions and flashes of camera while he began to think what game Francis was playing at.

Francis watched the announcement from his limo, he then recived breaking news from chicago announcing that a bomb had exploded on a bridge," Dear god". He said to himself as he downed a shot," I bet you ten to one those black panthers where involved in this". He then dialed the state attorney," Francis, are you watching this". The attorney said in a panicked voice," Yes Paul i am, i want you to inform the state investigative agency to open an investigation of the Arizona black panther party, i have a feeling they have something to do with this, infact extend it to some militia groups to, i will not have a attack occur in my state," Francis then hung up and filled up his shot glass, it was going to be a long couple of months.

Johnathan Taylor
Chicago
Cloud Gate

Johnathan, this time in a different sweatshirt sat under the silvery bean-shaped sculpture, laptop open. Various social media sites, including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and several others, were blowing up, so to speak. Video clips of the police cars in flames shot from news helicopters had made the rounds, with many thousands of people in the United States and around the world already knowing of the horror he had inflicted. Thinking this, he looked across the plaza that held the odd structure he was currently sitting under. Two police officers dutifully stood guard near the street. In case they caught him after what he was about to do, he had his pistol in his coat pocket again.

Standing up, Johnathan pulled a can of red aerosol paint out of his other pocket and pulled off the cap. He ducked under the sculpture so that the policemen would not immediately see him, and started to spray. After about five seconds, the message "BURN IN HELL AMERICA" had been scrawled across the rounded surface of the metal. Someone sitting under a tree pointed and yelled. The officers turned. Johnathan ran. He was an incredibly fit man, but he couldn't outrun a police cruiser moving at top speed with traffic fully stopped. He jumped over a parked car, ran into an alley, and pushed a dumpster over. As the police car screeched to a stop in front of the temporary obstacle and the two officers got out to continue the pursuit, Johnathan pulled out his pistol. Before the officers could react and pull fire theirs, the first one was hit in the groin and doubled over, blood coating his hands. The second fired but hit the side of one of the two buildings forming the ally. The wound from Johnathan's second shot, a gaping hole in his forehead, killed him before he hit the ground. Reinforcements were coming, though- at least four cruisers, judging by the sirens.


Andrew Sloan

Andrew Sloan
@AndrewSloan

Considering @drdavidduke as my VP. Thoughts, America?

#Sloan2016 #TheyWillKneel

*Please note this was done ICly after the Chandler meeting.

As the contested conventions started rolling around with a bunch of delegates up for grabs, especially in states from dropped out primary opponents, Danders was gonna continue his campaign by going to the one place in the entire country where delegates are bound to a joke candidate, and have them vote for him in the second ballot. That place was Iowa, where no Democrat ran or at least no serious Democratic candidate ran in the state. Senator Santana made a non serious attempt, but Kirk actually managed to almost sweep the state. The rally was planned with the idea that Danders would stay in the state, remaining close to Illinois, before going there when the Governor gave the all clear.

"Hello Iowa, I am sorry for meeting here in such a somber moment, what happened east of the border here, has been tragic it really has been. So if it is not too much to ask I would let to request that we have a moment of silence for the victims of the terrible attacks in Chicago."

After a long moment of silence he continued

"Thank you, I hoped that I would have addressed all of you in a better time, but... but I truly have no words of the attacks that just happened, of course-of course it is heinous and deplorable, and we are gonna find those responsible for the attack and bring them to justice. But, I do not have enough information right now, and I would not jump to conclusions right now, we do not if it is a terror attack perpetuated by Daesh or some other terror group, but what we do know is that the attacker is still at large, and I would like to ask anyone listening right now to stay safe. If you see someone who looks like the attacker do not approach him, I repeat please do not approach him. These are very dangerous individuals, and they are believed believed to be armed to the teeth, I want all of you to stay safe.

However, there is also someone that I would like condemn, no it is not Mr. Reed or Mr. Beaumont, but it is Governor Dudley of Arizona. Governor in the moment of grief when the entire nation is mourning you pull a knife to our throat, and demand that we give in to your demands. This is not a negotiation, this is extortion. I do not know if it makes you feel like a big man threatening the people of this great nation in their moment of grief, but that is just wrong. I do not care if it affects your bottom line or not, but this is not about business this is about common human decency. It is not decent to do a strike after a terror attack, and claim that you are doing it because the system is rigged. Well I want to tell you something if the system is rigged it is rigged in favor of people like you, if you want to bully people who care about our environment just to add a few pennies to your coffer, and in addition you stop oil production right after a terror attack... I do not want to talk about it before I lose my temper.

However, I will urge something, I appreciate how Mr. Reed has condemned the activities of Governor Dudley, but we need to show him that America and Americans will not stand for his bullying. I challenge every Senator, Representative, Mayor, Governor, and person in the country to condemn the activities of Governor Dudley. I think that Governor Dudley should resign immediately from his gubernatorial position, and resign from his CEO seat at Dudley Oil! What he did was a spit in the eye of those who died to the attack, he has no human decency for playing games at this time.

So conservatives, liberals, moderates, please get on social media, with the hashtag #downwithdudley, let us get that disgusting excuse of a human being out of all offices that he occupies."

Danders sat at the conference table, sitting silently and stoically waiting for the arrival of Senator Chandler. He looked around at the conference room, a large well decorated room with a giant chandelier in the middle shining. He got the room for real cheap with a client unexpectantly canceling, and the hotel looking for someone to offload the room to came to Senator Overstein, who then informed every Democrat in the country about the deal, Danders was the one who accepted it. That Senator Overstein sure seemed like a real Southern gentlemen pilot and well spoken, that is sure an interesting person to watch. But, now taking a gulp of water and waiting for Senator Chandler he tapped his fingers on the table awaiting the senator.

Senator Chandler was in his thick brown jacket along with his always present cane as he limped his way of of the elevator. The room was extremely fancy, beautiful, the height of luxury. He hated it. If this kid thought he was gong to razzle-dazzle him he had another thing coming. He pushed open the door, grumbling and started to shuffle his way into the room.

Tallahassee News Station wrote:Senator Chandler was in his thick brown jacket along with his always present cane as he limped his way of of the elevator. The room was extremely fancy, beautiful, the height of luxury. He hated it. If this kid thought he was gong to razzle-dazzle him he had another thing coming. He pushed open the door, grumbling and started to shuffle his way into the room.

"Good afternoon Senator Chandler, hopefully you like the room, it was the cheapest deal that I could find in this city, one Senator Overstein gave me the whole bargain."

"I'm sure it was." Chandler grumbled, shuffling his way to the table to sit down heavily and take off his outer jacket.Lazy boy don't even give a hand to his elders.

"Now, you're looking for my endorsement, right?"

Tallahassee News Station wrote:"I'm sure it was." Chandler grumbled, shuffling his way to the table to sit down heavily and take off his outer jacket.Lazy boy don't even give a hand to his elders.

"Now, you're looking for my endorsement, right?"

"Correct, but where are my manners? Do you want a can of beer before we start?" Danders said while offering the senator a can of domestic beer that was evidently cheap.