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Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Main Nation Ministry » Sun May 24, 2020 7:34 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Probably, seemed to be dangerous.'

Ben Montgomery

Ben was about to speak some more stuff, until he noticed the words "WENDIGO" on the mirror. "You sure it was another addict?"
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- How do you do fellow kids? You want to see something violent? - Artemis: Deimos Trafficking League (Horror/Mature)
- Descend into the forgotten tourist traps of Florida on this transgressive RP! - The Community (Mature/Black Comedy/Slice-of-Life)

My overall account that I use for P2TM and even for international roleplaying! MNM is a mysterious and extremely dangerous dictatorship filled with supernatural oddities, demons, militarized soldiers everywhere, and a misanthropic nihilistic dictator who doesn't give a damn. It's basically if the SCP Foundation got mixed with 1984.

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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 7:34 pm

Main Nation Ministry wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Probably, seemed to be dangerous.'

Ben Montgomery

Ben was about to speak some more stuff, until he noticed the words "WENDIGO" on the mirror. "You sure it was another addict?"

"Maybe more schizophrenic than addict. LSD does that to people."
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Main Nation Ministry » Sun May 24, 2020 7:36 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Maybe more schizophrenic than addict. LSD does that to people."

Ben Montgomery

"I think it's best to leave. The night makes everyone crazy."
Local 22 year old Diet Coke Addict College Student Ruins Everything

Quote of the Week: "A NEW STORY ON WRITING THREAD FOR HALLOWEEN!! MYSTERY MINE AVAILABLE NOW!"

RPs I do
- How do you do fellow kids? You want to see something violent? - Artemis: Deimos Trafficking League (Horror/Mature)
- Descend into the forgotten tourist traps of Florida on this transgressive RP! - The Community (Mature/Black Comedy/Slice-of-Life)

My overall account that I use for P2TM and even for international roleplaying! MNM is a mysterious and extremely dangerous dictatorship filled with supernatural oddities, demons, militarized soldiers everywhere, and a misanthropic nihilistic dictator who doesn't give a damn. It's basically if the SCP Foundation got mixed with 1984.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 7:37 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Main Nation Ministry wrote:Ben Montgomery

Ben was about to speak some more stuff, until he noticed the words "WENDIGO" on the mirror. "You sure it was another addict?"

"Maybe more schizophrenic than addict. LSD does that to people."

"Yeah, he appeared to be rather... twitchy.
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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 7:41 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Maybe more schizophrenic than addict. LSD does that to people."

"Yeah, he appeared to be rather... twitchy.

"Yeah, best to go...'
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 7:42 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Titanne wrote:"Yeah, he appeared to be rather... twitchy.

"Yeah, best to go...'

Felix exited the restroom, and motioned for the others to follow.
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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 7:47 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Yeah, best to go...'

Felix exited the restroom, and motioned for the others to follow.

Theo left too, this time trying to converse with Felix's husband. He had a sort of urge at the back of his mind to do it, mostly because he found him more interesting than the others.
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 7:49 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Titanne wrote:Felix exited the restroom, and motioned for the others to follow.

Theo left too, this time trying to converse with Felix's husband. He had a sort of urge at the back of his mind to do it, mostly because he found him more interesting than the others.

Troy noticed Vohoffsky coming up close to him.

"You and Felix seem to be getting along well. I'm glad he's making friends."
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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 7:51 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:Theo left too, this time trying to converse with Felix's husband. He had a sort of urge at the back of his mind to do it, mostly because he found him more interesting than the others.

Troy noticed Vohoffsky coming up close to him.

"You and Felix seem to be getting along well. I'm glad he's making friends."

"Well, I'm happy to have met him, and by extension you..." He began to decode as to why he wanted to talk to him. It was most likely the fact he was from the press, and the more sober parts of his brain saw a chance to make an important friend.
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 7:52 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Titanne wrote:Troy noticed Vohoffsky coming up close to him.

"You and Felix seem to be getting along well. I'm glad he's making friends."

"Well, I'm happy to have met him, and by extension you..." He began to decode as to why he wanted to talk to him. It was most likely the fact he was from the press, and the more sober parts of his brain saw a chance to make an important friend.

Troy smiled.

"I'm just glad Felix has been social tonight. Normally he's quite nervous."
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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 7:55 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Well, I'm happy to have met him, and by extension you..." He began to decode as to why he wanted to talk to him. It was most likely the fact he was from the press, and the more sober parts of his brain saw a chance to make an important friend.

Troy smiled.

"I'm just glad Felix has been social tonight. Normally he's quite nervous."

"Must be the alcohol." A leader that can control the press is a powerful one. "Would you like some?'
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Postby New Cobastheia » Sun May 24, 2020 7:55 pm

Nez followed the group out of the bathroom, noticing how pretty the sky looked while they walked down the trail and back to Papazian's House.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 7:57 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Titanne wrote:Troy smiled.

"I'm just glad Felix has been social tonight. Normally he's quite nervous."

"Must be the alcohol." A leader that can control the press is a powerful one. "Would you like some?'

"No thank you. I'm not really one for the strong stuff."
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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 7:57 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Must be the alcohol." A leader that can control the press is a powerful one. "Would you like some?'

"No thank you. I'm not really one for the strong stuff."

"Maybe some weaker wine, then?"
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 7:58 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Titanne wrote:"No thank you. I'm not really one for the strong stuff."

"Maybe some weaker wine, then?"

"Sure, but just a little."
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Scandinavian Liberal Paradise

Postby Sarenium » Sun May 24, 2020 7:59 pm

Federal States of Xathuecia wrote:

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June 27th, 2019

(Image)
"The JillBus?" joked Spellman, "What do you need me for then? You'll win over America with that alone."

He chuckled and then sipped his coffee.

"I agree, we do see eye-to-eye on lots of issues. And while you call it a Fairer America agenda, I call it a New America agenda. It'll take a whole revival of who we are, of what we stand for, not just to undo the damage of Wolf but correct course. Now, I agree, there is a threat from the further progressive side of the party. But the bigger threat is the one closer to you, Velez. And frankly, you didn't even go toe-to-toe with him. And to me, that's a bit worrying. So I'd like a bit of an explanation for that."

He put his hands together, pausing before his next words.

"Because, I mean, we can't go back to the Baharia coalition completely. We need some real change in leadership, but not to the farthest left either. I think you can do that, certainly. So where do you see me fitting into your plan? How did you say it...where do you see me being able to compliment your shortcomings?"


"Mike and I have our little non-aggression pact going," she admitted, "frankly I'm surprised he's yet to break it, his arguments center around elect-ability and that's where you come in. You represent the wing of the progressives that Murphy and Westra can't stomach not yet having, the sensible action-centered pragmatists. The Lysnkeys if you will," she pursed her lips, "an endorsement from you would, well it would make the case that I have the broadest support from within the party, if Erika Goldman comes from the most centrist and you from the left, then I come out as a compromise. I generally try avoiding attacking my opponents anyway, I like to stick to the issues, the ideas. The battle of ideas is what I entered this race for."

"In terms of your role," she paused, "I want someone I respect and have slight disagreements with by my side. There's obviously different choices here and there, but White House Chief of Staff, Special Counselor or something of that sort has a ring to it, I would expect you to be the first one in the room and last one out. Where we disagree you have all the time you need to make your case, and when the decision is made, I'd expect you to respect that and make it work. No candidate can match me on college affordability, a middle and working class centered environmental plan and passable healthcare reform, I want your hand in making all that happen."
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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 8:00 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:"Maybe some weaker wine, then?"

"Sure, but just a little."

Theo handed a bottle of French wine to Troy.

"It cost about $500. Rosè wine, from the vineyards of Marseilles."
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 8:01 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Titanne wrote:"Sure, but just a little."

Theo handed a bottle of French wine to Troy.

"It cost about $500. Rosè wine, from the vineyards of Marseilles."

"Oh my, very fancy. Thank you."

Troy smiled, and poured a small amount of wine into a glass. He took a sip.
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Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Main Nation Ministry » Sun May 24, 2020 8:02 pm

Ben Montgomery

The group walked back down the trail, where they came across the chain link fence again. "Alright, we should be back in about 10 minutes from the looks of it." Ben said, as he continued down the trail.

However, for Vohoffsky, he suddenly felt the feeling that he was being watched by someone behind him. Or was it his imagination?
Local 22 year old Diet Coke Addict College Student Ruins Everything

Quote of the Week: "A NEW STORY ON WRITING THREAD FOR HALLOWEEN!! MYSTERY MINE AVAILABLE NOW!"

RPs I do
- How do you do fellow kids? You want to see something violent? - Artemis: Deimos Trafficking League (Horror/Mature)
- Descend into the forgotten tourist traps of Florida on this transgressive RP! - The Community (Mature/Black Comedy/Slice-of-Life)

My overall account that I use for P2TM and even for international roleplaying! MNM is a mysterious and extremely dangerous dictatorship filled with supernatural oddities, demons, militarized soldiers everywhere, and a misanthropic nihilistic dictator who doesn't give a damn. It's basically if the SCP Foundation got mixed with 1984.

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Postby The World Capitalist Confederation » Sun May 24, 2020 8:02 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:Theo handed a bottle of French wine to Troy.

"It cost about $500. Rosè wine, from the vineyards of Marseilles."

"Oh my, very fancy. Thank you."

Troy smiled, and poured a small amount of wine into a glass. He took a sip.

Theo felt a slight discomfort, but it was probably just the alcohol.

"How does it taste?"
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“We could manage to survive without the money changers and stockbrokers, but we would rather find it difficult to survive without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.” - Nye Bevan, Minister of Health under Clement Attlee

“The mutual-aid tendency in man has so remote an origin, and is so deeply interwoven with all the past evolution of the human race, that is has been maintained by mankind up to the present time, notwithstanding all vicissitudes of history.” - Peter Krotopkin, evolutionary biologist and political writer.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 8:05 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:
Titanne wrote:"Oh my, very fancy. Thank you."

Troy smiled, and poured a small amount of wine into a glass. He took a sip.

Theo felt a slight discomfort, but it was probably just the alcohol.

"How does it taste?"

Troy took another sip.

"Excellent."

Meanwhile, Felix, who was walking with Montgomery, turned back to see Vohoffsky talking with his husband, which made him incredibly nervous and uncomfortable. His eye twitched, and he swallowed anxiously.
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Ex-Nation

Postby Federal States of Xathuecia » Sun May 24, 2020 8:09 pm

Titanne wrote:
The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:Theo felt a slight discomfort, but it was probably just the alcohol.

"How does it taste?"

Troy took another sip.

"Excellent."

Meanwhile, Felix, who was walking with Montgomery, turned back to see Vohoffsky talking with his husband, which made him incredibly nervous and uncomfortable. His eye twitched, and he swallowed anxiously.

"Why you nervous boy?" asked Vinnie, noticing the young man's eye.

"You worried that Republican and upstanding Christian is gonna steal ya lover?" he jokingly asked.
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Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Main Nation Ministry » Sun May 24, 2020 8:11 pm

The World Capitalist Confederation wrote:Theo felt a slight discomfort, but it was probably just the alcohol.

"How does it taste?"

Ben Montgomery

"Anyone doing ok? We're back at Papazian's place." Ben said, as Vohoffsky felt the discomfort to be of just the alcohol that was getting back into his system.

Meanwhile, the man from the restroom watched the group from a distance, before he started to walk back up the trail. He knew the boys were going to be back at the top. He needed to teach them a lesson.



"Well, we're back in the comfort of the living room. Monica, you ok honey?" Ben said, sitting back in the couch, as Monica was drinking some water. "I going to have a throbbing hangover tomorrow."
"We both are."
Local 22 year old Diet Coke Addict College Student Ruins Everything

Quote of the Week: "A NEW STORY ON WRITING THREAD FOR HALLOWEEN!! MYSTERY MINE AVAILABLE NOW!"

RPs I do
- How do you do fellow kids? You want to see something violent? - Artemis: Deimos Trafficking League (Horror/Mature)
- Descend into the forgotten tourist traps of Florida on this transgressive RP! - The Community (Mature/Black Comedy/Slice-of-Life)

My overall account that I use for P2TM and even for international roleplaying! MNM is a mysterious and extremely dangerous dictatorship filled with supernatural oddities, demons, militarized soldiers everywhere, and a misanthropic nihilistic dictator who doesn't give a damn. It's basically if the SCP Foundation got mixed with 1984.

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Postby Titanne » Sun May 24, 2020 8:14 pm

Federal States of Xathuecia wrote:
Titanne wrote:Troy took another sip.

"Excellent."

Meanwhile, Felix, who was walking with Montgomery, turned back to see Vohoffsky talking with his husband, which made him incredibly nervous and uncomfortable. His eye twitched, and he swallowed anxiously.

"Why you nervous boy?" asked Vinnie, noticing the young man's eye.

"You worried that Republican and upstanding Christian is gonna steal ya lover?" he jokingly asked.

Felix laughed, still feeling very nervous, but hoping he'd masked it.

"No, I just get nervous sometimes. That guy in the bathroom shook me."

He had, but that was not what was bothering him. Vohoffsky was much more capable of lying than he was, but what if he slipped up? What would happen to him and Troy?
Ridin' with Biden

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Former Delegate and President of Thaecia. Current Delegate of Annecy.

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Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Main Nation Ministry » Sun May 24, 2020 8:20 pm

Titanne wrote:Felix laughed, still feeling very nervous, but hoping he'd masked it.

"No, I just get nervous sometimes. That guy in the bathroom shook me."

He had, but that was not what was bothering him. Vohoffsky was much more capable of lying than he was, but what if he slipped up? What would happen to him and Troy?

Ben Montgomery
After The Debate


"You still nervous about some guy in the bathroom? I went inside and I didn't see anyone?"
Local 22 year old Diet Coke Addict College Student Ruins Everything

Quote of the Week: "A NEW STORY ON WRITING THREAD FOR HALLOWEEN!! MYSTERY MINE AVAILABLE NOW!"

RPs I do
- How do you do fellow kids? You want to see something violent? - Artemis: Deimos Trafficking League (Horror/Mature)
- Descend into the forgotten tourist traps of Florida on this transgressive RP! - The Community (Mature/Black Comedy/Slice-of-Life)

My overall account that I use for P2TM and even for international roleplaying! MNM is a mysterious and extremely dangerous dictatorship filled with supernatural oddities, demons, militarized soldiers everywhere, and a misanthropic nihilistic dictator who doesn't give a damn. It's basically if the SCP Foundation got mixed with 1984.

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