The Land Of The Free: An American Political Roleplay (IC)

[Gordano and Lysandus]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"Lot's of things. Immigration and border security for example for border states. Environmental regulations and programs back to states. Voter security too. Just to name a few."

"Okay, hit me up whenever a bill that touches on any of those comes up and we'll talk. I can even assure you that some of the environmental policy ideas floating around won't be pushed over the line. The carbon tax proposal died in the House earlier this year. I promise I'll hear you out on any of those things."

[Titanne]

"I'm going to need you to sign NDAs, lads. That's all I ask. Sign NDA's and we won't press charges. Do we have a deal?"

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Vohoffsky. They will just wipe their asses with them, anyways. Just let them go."

"Theo, do it. There's no point." Felix said, frowning slightly.

As much as he liked the idea of Vohoffsky kicking those kid's asses, it was the right thing to do.

"Besides, who is going to believe their story? Actually, Ben, make sure the photos didn't go to a recently deleted folder. To be safe."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"Hmm." said Ruler, before replying in full.

"I'll let you know then. But as of right now, my vote is still the same on Congresswoman Nez's bill."

[Main Nation Ministry]

"I want them to sign NDAs. Just so we're safe. Give me your addresses and we'll have our lawyers send over NDAs for you to sign."

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Just do what he says, boys." Montgomery said, where he immediately knew what was doing to happen. "This is fucking boring.." the prankster with the clown makeup complained, as Montgomery was having the boys tell Vohoffsky their addresses. But for some reason, Montgomery seem to know something about the punks. "Alright, Vohoffsky. I think it's time. Don't worry, Felix. I might be not expert at this internet pranking stuff, but I made sure the footage of us isn't here."

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Vohoffsky. They will just wipe their asses with them, anyways. Just let them go."

"Theo, do it. There's no point." Felix said, frowning slightly.

As much as he liked the idea of Vohoffsky kicking those kid's asses, it was the right thing to do.

"Besides, who is going to believe their story? Actually, Ben, make sure the photos didn't go to a recently deleted folder. To be safe."

"Your naiviete both delights and saddens me. But if you insist..."

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

"I want them to sign NDAs. Just so we're safe. Give me your addresses and we'll have our lawyers send over NDAs for you to sign."

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Just do what he says, boys." Montgomery said, where he immediately knew what was doing to happen. "This is fucking boring.." the prankster with the clown makeup complained, as Montgomery was having the boys tell Vohoffsky their addresses. But for some reason, Montgomery seem to know something about the punks. "Alright, Vohoffsky. I think it's time. Don't worry, Felix. I might be not expert at this internet pranking stuff, but I made sure the footage of us isn't here."

"Hand over the phone. There are ways to recover video footage and I know how to stop it. Let me just install an app to get rid of all of it." Theo said, asking for the phone.

[Titanne]

Felix nodded at both men, but noticed an odd expression on Montgomery's face.

"Ben, what's going on?"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"Hmm." said Ruler, before replying in full.

"I'll let you know then. But as of right now, my vote is still the same on Congresswoman Nez's bill."

"Well, that rather defeats the purpose of me giving you a chance to influence Democratic policy that would otherwise pass with or without your vote, Congressman." She steepled her fingers. "But, it's clear you're pretty intractable on this, and if you're going to insist on being a loyal backbencher, that's your prerogative. Is there anything else I can do for you? Otherwise I think we're done here."

[Main Nation Ministry]

"Hand over the phone. There are ways to recover video footage and I know how to stop it. Let me just install an app to get rid of all of it." Theo said, asking for the phone.

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Don't even bother. You just give them an excuse to sue you. Trust me." Ben said, wanting Vohoffsky to let go of the boys. "Besides, I don't think these men are smart enough to have recently deleted footage in a folder. Their amateurs."

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

"Hand over the phone. There are ways to recover video footage and I know how to stop it. Let me just install an app to get rid of all of it." Theo said, asking for the phone.

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Don't even bother. You just give them an excuse to sue you. Trust me." Ben said, wanting Vohoffsky to let go of the boys. "Besides, I don't think these men are smart enough to have recently deleted footage in a folder. Their amateurs."

"What, for obstruction of justice by destroying evidence that there's no proof of even existing? I'll let them go, give them their phone back, just let me scrub the hard drive."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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Deco Coffee Co.
Miami, Florida
June 27th, 2019

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Marty Spellman arrived at the coffee shop. It had come recommended to him by friends from Florida and thus it would surely work for his meeting with Senator Dayton. Though he did make sure to take a seat in the back, wearing sunglasses and some more undistinguishable clothing to avoid being noticed. While he doubted anyone would recognize or care seeing the Senator from Virginia, they would surely pay attention to an actor. Especially in Miami he thought, as he waited for Dayton's arrival.

[Main Nation Ministry]

"What, for obstruction of justice by destroying evidence that there's no proof of even existing? I'll let them go, give them their phone back, just let me scrub the hard drive."

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Fine.." Ben said, giving him the phone. However, Ben knew it wasn't going to matter anyways. Ben was actually right. All the footage was already wiped clean.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"I thought you had a record of being bipartisanly engaged?" asked Ruler.

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

"What, for obstruction of justice by destroying evidence that there's no proof of even existing? I'll let them go, give them their phone back, just let me scrub the hard drive."

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Fine.." Ben said, giving him the phone. However, Ben knew it wasn't going to matter anyways. Ben was actually right. All the footage was already wiped clean.

Theo then installed an app, one that checked the disc itself. He knew that even perma-deleting something didn't permanently remove it completely. He found the offending files, and then did 30 or so layers of overwriting over them.

"This'll take a minute or so. While we're here, gentlemen, I would like to ask you: why did you think it was a good idea to assault the Governor of California?"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"I thought you had a record of being bipartisanly engaged?" asked Ruler.

"I do, but part of being an effective bipartisan operator is also to recognize when one isn't getting anywhere. If I can't convince you to vote for Nez's bill, then I don't really have anything to negotiate over at this time."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Fine.." Ben said, giving him the phone. However, Ben knew it wasn't going to matter anyways. Ben was actually right. All the footage was already wiped clean.

Theo then installed an app, one that checked the disc itself. He knew that even perma-deleting something didn't permanently remove it completely. He found the offending files, and then did 30 or so layers of overwriting over them.

"This'll take a minute or so. While we're here, gentlemen, I would like to ask you: why did you think it was a good idea to assault the Governor of California?"

"They weren't lying when they said Republicans were tough on crime, were they?" quipped Vinnie.

Rosanne laughed, finally recovering from the exhausting hike.

[Main Nation Ministry]

Theo then installed an app, one that checked the disc itself. He knew that even perma-deleting something didn't permanently remove it completely. He found the offending files, and then did 30 or so layers of overwriting over them.

"This'll take a minute or so. While we're here, gentlemen, I would like to ask you: why did you think it was a good idea to assault the Governor of California?"

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"We just told you, it's just a prank, bro." one of the pranksters said.
"Right. I'm guessing you looked at that family in Massachusetts or perhaps one of those acid attack prank videos as inspiration for your kicks?" Ben said.
"Eh, fuck off pal."

"Alright, the app should be done."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"I guess." said Ruler, shrugging.

"Thank you for your time Congresswoman."

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Theo then installed an app, one that checked the disc itself. He knew that even perma-deleting something didn't permanently remove it completely. He found the offending files, and then did 30 or so layers of overwriting over them.

"This'll take a minute or so. While we're here, gentlemen, I would like to ask you: why did you think it was a good idea to assault the Governor of California?"

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"We just told you, it's just a prank, bro." one of the pranksters said.
"Right. I'm guessing you looked at that family in Massachusetts or perhaps one of those acid attack prank videos as inspiration for your kicks?" Ben said.
"Eh, fuck off pal."

"Alright, the app should be done."

"And done. This should be enough, no matter how old your phone is. 36 whole passes. Just above Gutmann's recommendation of 35 for older disks." He handed the phone back, ready to move on with his life.

[Titanne]

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"We just told you, it's just a prank, bro." one of the pranksters said.
"Right. I'm guessing you looked at that family in Massachusetts or perhaps one of those acid attack prank videos as inspiration for your kicks?" Ben said.
"Eh, fuck off pal."

"Alright, the app should be done."

"And done. This should be enough, no matter how old your phone is. 36 whole passes. Just above Gutmann's recommendation of 35 for older disks." He handed the phone back, ready to move on with his life.

"Theo, how did you know to do that?"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"I guess." said Ruler, shrugging.

"Thank you for your time Congresswoman."

"If you've got any more ideas in mind like that the dogs for veterans legislation, do let me know. I'll make sure it's bumped up the agenda. Good afternoon to you, Congressman Ruler."

[Main Nation Ministry]

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Theo. May you please release the boys?"

[Sarenium]

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Deco Coffee Co.
Miami, Florida
June 27th, 2019

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Marty Spellman arrived at the coffee shop. It had come recommended to him by friends from Florida and thus it would surely work for his meeting with Senator Dayton. Though he did make sure to take a seat in the back, wearing sunglasses and some more undistinguishable clothing to avoid being noticed. While he doubted anyone would recognize or care seeing the Senator from Virginia, they would surely pay attention to an actor. Especially in Miami he thought, as he waited for Dayton's arrival.

Dayton rocked up in her jeans and a blouse that showed off some arm, she remembered the raucous this caused abroad when legislators dressed like this in legislature. She hadn't cared then, she didn't care now. She spotted Spellman and his effort to stay hidden with a small smile, she plucked up two coffees and two muffins when she approached, "hello Martin! I hope you like chocolate," she smirked as the coffees rocked up and soon after the cakes, "thank you for having this coffee with me."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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Chatting with Caroline
Simone's Congressional Office
Washington, D.C.

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"Will do ma'am."

He stood up, leaving the office. Ruler liked the woman, very nice. Though it was clear that she was used to her negotiations working. But it would take more than an offer to pass a bill to have his vote.

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

"And done. This should be enough, no matter how old your phone is. 36 whole passes. Just above Gutmann's recommendation of 35 for older disks." He handed the phone back, ready to move on with his life.

"Theo, how did you know to do that?"

"What do you think I got my doctorate in, Felix?" He said, smiling at the younger man.

Ben Montgomery
Papazian Debate Watch Party
The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, California

"Theo. May you please release the boys?"

"Fine. They can fuck off to whatever sewer they came from."