Washington 2017: The U.S. Political RP: IC [CLOSED]

[Van Hool Islands]

Hon. Claudia Naoko @RepNaokoHawaii I don't know what sort of loopy land President Reed has entered where a carbon tax/price is supposed to LOWER fuel costs, but I want a ticket. RETWEETSFAVORITE 252422

[Velahor]

"Let's get drinks some time...in public." replies Smith, with a genuine smile.

Jared's smile was also real that time. "Yeah, let's."

“Jared...is everything okay? You don’t seem completely yourself,” asked Smith.

[Tallahassee News Station]

“Jared...is everything okay? You don’t seem completely yourself,” asked Smith.

"Oh no, I'm doing fine." Jared smiled. "Just got a little worked up hearing about what that guy was trying to do."

[Velahor]

"Hmmm...I get that. Taxes gotta exist, but I guess I'm of the mindset that everybody should be treated the same. Probably would be best if we spent a little less first, but I'd really like to see everyone except the dirt poor pay the same percentage in taxes, and businesses pay less than they do now," said Stephens, deeply interested in the conversation. "What do you think about the real victims in the situation...the middle class and poor who work for the oil and coal companies? Is kicking them to the curb worth saving the environment? Economics is tradeoffs, and the decision our country makes will hurt either way."

"Fighting a deficit, you have three choices. You can restrain spending, you can raise taxes, or you can grow the economy. Trick of it is, you have to do all three. I think you can make some progress by taking out deductions for corporations that let some evade taxes, while some others pay the full thirty-five, and then cut that rate while doing it. The problem I see with trying to make taxes flat is that that means a higher tax on the people in the middle. I don't want to see the tax on most Americans going up any more than it is right now. Raising revenue is something I would take in sin taxes, and the upper brackets. We could push some cuts down the bracket with that as well. A tax like this, it makes for some belt-tightening, that's for sure, but unchecked excess never sounded very conservative to me, and conservation always did. Where some jobs close, other ones are going to be opening up, especially if this economy starts to move again. Down here, we've got sixty percent of our power coming from nuclear plants. Now I am a hesitant man about those plants, I don't know if I would have been pushing them if we were building them now but I suppose they don't care about my hesitation, because I know there are a lot of people working there, and they are making a lot of money doing it. It is hard to deny what you're saying, that economics is tradeoffs. You just have to pick the kind of tradeoffs you can accept."

“When I say flat, I mean lower than what the middle class pays now,” said Stephens, confidently taking a sip of his drink. “I guess my philosophy lies here. I try to stay away from any new taxes, because the federal government is already too big. And while this carbon tax is a much more noble reason for a tax than others, I’m still pretty wary of any time the feds try to bring in more income without matching cuts to expenses.”

[Velahor]

“Jared...is everything okay? You don’t seem completely yourself,” asked Smith.

"Oh no, I'm doing fine." Jared smiled. "Just got a little worked up hearing about what that guy was trying to do."

“It was nice...to see you worked up like that. Uh...I mean, it’s nice to know that you have my back,” said Smith, with a slight chuckle at her own awkwardness.

[Tallahassee News Station]

“It was nice...to see you worked up like that. Uh...I mean, it’s nice to know that you have my back,” said Smith, with a slight chuckle at her own awkwardness.

"Well in that case I can always get worked up more. Especially if alcohol is involved." Jared's grin got wider.

[Velahor]

“It was nice...to see you worked up like that. Uh...I mean, it’s nice to know that you have my back,” said Smith, with a slight chuckle at her own awkwardness.

"Well in that case I can always get worked up more. Especially if alcohol is involved." Jared's grin got wider.

“Well then it’s settled. Meet me at my place Friday night, we can go to this nice wine bar downtown and then walk around looking for places to hang out. We can use that time to plan the details on just how we can get back at Harrison...”

[Tallahassee News Station]

“Well then it’s settled. Meet me at my place Friday night, we can go to this nice wine bar downtown and then walk around looking for places to hang out. We can use that time to plan the details on just how we can get back at Harrison...”

"All right, it's a date. I'll see you then." Jared is still smiling.

[Velahor]

“Well then it’s settled. Meet me at my place Friday night, we can go to this nice wine bar downtown and then walk around looking for places to hang out. We can use that time to plan the details on just how we can get back at Harrison...”

"All right, it's a date. I'll see you then." Jared is still smiling.

Nicole smiles back, “I’ll see you then.”

[Tallahassee News Station]

Nicole smiles back, “I’ll see you then.”

Jared left.

[Velahor]

Nicole smiles back, “I’ll see you then.”

Jared left.

Nicole closes the door behind him and whispers “yes!”, before pulling out her phone to text her best friend about the date she was going on.

[The Galactic Triumvirate]

Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Antitrust Division to examine violations of the Sherman Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914 and the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914.

Today, the Attorney General ordered the Antitrust Division to examine the financial dealings of Governor Francis Dudley and other potential co- conspirators for violations of the Sherman Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914 and the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914.

The purpose of antitrust law is to "protect the process of competition for the benefit of consumers, making sure there are strong incentives for businesses to operate efficiently'', this examination will determine if there is any wrongdoing that has taken place by the Governor and his co- conspirators.

The Attorney General added: ''The labour strike itself is legal, that is not the issue here, but there collusion is. Violation of antitrust are an issue that the Department takes very seriously. We will not stand by while the American people are being exploited in this way.''

[Dentali]

Twitter


Senator Zachary Fowler
@SenatorFowler

I fully support the Justice Department, the FTC and our new Attorney General in their investigation of Dudley and his potential violations of Anti-Trust Laws. Its time for justice and common sense to prevail where the previous administration did nothing.

[Sanabel]

Alphonsey's Twitter

Reginaldo Alphonsey
@RACalifornia

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"I'm glad the DOJ is answering my call for a legal investigation into Dudley. This is what the people deserve. Good on AG Florrick. Lock him up!"

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Fredrick Williams
@GovMS

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Mississippi is a Christian State, and it should display its Christian values publicly!

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Fredrick Williams
@GovMS

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I am asking the State Legislature to create a monument to the Ten Commandments to be displayed to all at the State Capitol!

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Fredrick Williams
@GovMS

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Only those who wish to oppress Mississippi will try to obstruct this!

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[Velahor]

Dr. Doug Stephens
@Doc4Montana

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What do Dudley and the Carbon Tax have in common? They both exploit the American people for financial gain.

[Uttland]

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

Don sat patiently at his office, waiting for the knock of a man from Virginia.

[Jovuistan]

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

Don sat patiently at his office, waiting for the knock of a man from Virginia.

Small thumps came from the floor as the short(ish) Asian man walked through the building, being guided by a staff member to his intended destination. Yamada had arranged a meeting with someone he considered an unofficial ally, someone he knew was on the same side, in the same business. Once they reached the door to the office of DA AMAZIN HOOK, he gently tapped on it, letting Don know he had arrived.

[Uttland]

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

Don sat patiently at his office, waiting for the knock of a man from Virginia.

Small thumps came from the floor as the short(ish) Asian man walked through the building, being guided by a staff member to his intended destination. Yamada had arranged a meeting with someone he considered an unofficial ally, someone he knew was on the same side, in the same business. Once they reached the door to the office of DA AMAZIN HOOK, he gently tapped on it, letting Don know he had arrived.

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

Hookstrsten jumped to open the door. Once open he smiled, and offered his hand in a handshake. "Mr. Yamada, please meeting another news guy; come on in."

[Jovuistan]

Small thumps came from the floor as the short(ish) Asian man walked through the building, being guided by a staff member to his intended destination. Yamada had arranged a meeting with someone he considered an unofficial ally, someone he knew was on the same side, in the same business. Once they reached the door to the office of DA AMAZIN HOOK, he gently tapped on it, letting Don know he had arrived.

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

Hookstrsten jumped to open the door. Once open he smiled, and offered his hand in a handshake. "Mr. Yamada, please meeting another news guy; come on in."

Yamada nodded, accepting the handshake. Once that was done, he entered Hook’s office, and sat down. "Ditto, Mr. Hookstraten. Honestly, your office looks much better than mine." He complimented, looking around the room.

[Uttland]

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

Hookstrsten jumped to open the door. Once open he smiled, and offered his hand in a handshake. "Mr. Yamada, please meeting another news guy; come on in."

Yamada nodded, accepting the handshake. Once that was done, he entered Hook’s office, and sat down. "Ditto, Mr. Hookstraten. Honestly, your office looks much better than mine." He complimented, looking around the room.

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

"Why thank you, " Hookstraten said, once siting down in his chair. "Is the office at Yamada News much different?"

[Jovuistan]

Yamada nodded, accepting the handshake. Once that was done, he entered Hook’s office, and sat down. "Ditto, Mr. Hookstraten. Honestly, your office looks much better than mine." He complimented, looking around the room.

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

"Why thank you, " Hookstraten said, once siting down in his chair. "Is the office at Yamada News much different?"

Yamada looked up. "It absolutely is. Though it’s not that the office there looks bad, it’s just kept more on the simple side, at least compared to here."

"Anyways, we better get to the whole point of this meeting. The both of us, and our organizations, seem to share similar views regarding Reed and the current political scene. I’ve come here to discuss the possibility of our networks co-operating in a way, to ensure that we can push through a true conservative narrative in this age. With the mainstream media more biased than ever, and Reed barely being a Republican, it seems that populist conservatism may be a dying breed politically." He looked more serious than before, and spoke with some conviction. "We need to do whatever we can to take on those forces acting against us, and to do that, we need a plan. That’s the gist of it."

[Uttland]

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

"Why thank you, " Hookstraten said, once siting down in his chair. "Is the office at Yamada News much different?"

Yamada looked up. "It absolutely is. Though it’s not that the office there looks bad, it’s just kept more on the simple side, at least compared to here."

"Anyways, we better get to the whole point of this meeting. The both of us, and our organizations, seem to share similar views regarding Reed and the current political scene. I’ve come here to discuss the possibility of our networks co-operating in a way, to ensure that we can push through a true conservative narrative in this age. With the mainstream media more biased than ever, and Reed barely being a Republican, it seems that populist conservatism may be a dying breed politically." He looked more serious than before, and spoke with some conviction. "We need to do whatever we can to take on those forces acting against us, and to do that, we need a plan. That’s the gist of it."

Hookstraten's Office, Straten Media Group Headqauters, Melville, New York

Hookstraten nodded. "Glad to see I'm not the only one who detests small talk."

He became as serious as Yamada. "Now I came in with the impression of talking about Virginia, but let's put that aside for now. Now about Reed and the Republicans, I'm under the impression that many in the GOP are starting to crack under Reed. The man wasted his capitol on a flawed BBA and now is trying to ram through a carbon tax. I say, just as a general suggestion, a coalition of the willing must be formed against Reed, and there are many possible candidates. As for populist conservatism, it's far from dying. It grows everytime Reed grows more moderate. Now, back to your first point; what do you mean by having our networks co-operate?"

[Sanabel]

Clearwater Household, Suffolk, Virginia

"No Congressman. At the moment I ain't got nobody but my friends and family backin' me up. I thought you were goin' to help me with that."

Clearwater poured himself more water.

[Uttland]

Clearwater Household, Suffolk, Virginia

"No Congressman. At the moment I ain't got nobody but my friends and family backin' me up. I thought you were goin' to help me with that."

Clearwater poured himself more water.

Clearwater Household, Suffolk, Virginia

"I am. Just reaching around, seeing if we have any base to build off. Anyways, as governor, what would you like to do?"