The Land of the Free: American Political Roleplay (IC III)

[Vaquas]

The Associated Press
@AP

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BREAKING: AT LEAST 1 DEAD IN FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA CLASH BETWEEN NATIONAL GUARD, PROTESTORS

[Louisianan]

As both sides faced off in song, the peace was broken off as fireworks rang out. The crowd was spooked and already Cassius and others angrily yelled.

“What are you doing?!? Someone is gonna get hurt!” they argued when, either by accident or twisted intention, a loaded firework was sent too low to the ground. It zipped over the heads of Cynthia and other singers, exploding and creating chaos in the crowd. “They are shooting at us, the f*cking Nazi’s are shooting!” yelled a young activist. Immediately, the crowd began to scramble and a semi-stampede began. Cassius moved to the side, looking for his wife as chaos erupted once again all broadcasted by the cameras and social media that had moments before been praising their singing.

Porter, seeing the chaos, began to yell: "STOP SHOOTING THE FIREWORKS! STOP NOW! PUT THEM DOWN! PUT THE TORCHES AND EVERYTHING DOWN, HELP PEOPLE EVACUATE!"

A few fireworks had hit the nearby buildings, causing some flammable materials to light on fire across the area, Porter himself stepped down, trying to help evacuate people. He stepped into both sides, simply trying to help people leave. At this point, the cameras, while still on, had reduced in quality slightly due to all the chaos.

"GO, GO, GO!" He kept on yelling, as the stampede continued. He helped pick a few people up from the floor, and just kept on going...But the fire slowly closed in on him, and he could feel a fire in his hand. And then suddenly a strong sting. His hand had turned black, as he yelled out in pain. He slowly staggered again, but was able to find water in time, merely left with a scar on his hand...

"Holy shit!" Hypolite yelled, "Bob Dole, eat your heart out!" he stood up, and walked to the living room and changed the TV channel,

"Hypolite, Qu'est-ce que tu penses faire?" said Hypolites sister,

"Bernie Porter's rally done set the city on fire!" said Hypolite's niece who just walked into the door,

"You heard her," Hypolite said as he put FOX news on and leaned on the sofa, waiting and watching for more info.

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
@JPJ4WV

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President Tawney's appeal to peace and justice was sound and warm to hear, and his leadership in this time of national crisis is as resolute as the Desk from which he gave his address. I am happy to see that protestors here in West Virginia have stayed peaceful. God bless!

[Emazia]

The Republican Sentinel
@RepublicanSentinel

Large stampede in Atlanta from fire during protest confrontation, source of fire is unclear, most likely fireworks at the end coming from celebrations after singing between both sides.

[Sanabel]

Press Conference, City Hall, Charlotte, North Carolina


In a show of her strength as governor, Rowan flew by National Guard helicopter to Charlotte hospital, from which she was carried in a convoy to City Hall, behind a State Police, Charlotte PD, and NC National Guard perimeter.

She then stood with the city’s mayor at a press conference.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, I’ve read the reports about the gas explosion downtown, as well as escalating clashes between looter, rioters and our brave National Guardsmen. Let me say this- we will not back down, we will not withdraw, we will not bow to the mob. This lawlessness has no place in our state, as I’ve said before. Breaches of curfew will not be tolerated, nor will thievery or violence. For that reason, I’ve made the decision to allow our Guardsmen deployed here in the city of Charlotte to use violent force- if, and only if fired upon, and nonviolent methods such as pepper spray and tear gas have been exhausted. I hope that those causing chaos in our streets tonight will heed this as a warning, and disperse. Thank you.”

Rowan then headed to a saferoom established in the cellar of the building.

[Sanabel]

Press Conference, Tallahassee, Florida

After marching in the peaceful Pinellas County demonstration, Veléz returned to Tallahassee to deliver a press conference, after stopping along the way to meet with the organizers of the city’s protest, along with police leadership.

“Hello, Florida. I am beyond proud of this state tonight for its measured, peaceful response to the killing of Marlon Ward. Folks, this is how we make change- not through violence, but through coming together as a community. As stated in my earlier press conference, I intend to make reforms to policing in this state, so that we can truly live up to our rallying cry that Black Lives Matter by protecting those lives from disproportionate violence. In addition to proposals made earlier, I intend to meet in the coming days with community and law enforcement leaders to discuss ways in which policing can be more accountable to the needs of Floridians, and less confrontational than it has been thus far in our state’s complicated history. Policy proposals include investments into restorative justice programs. Just as I’ve used any means necessary to keep my promises on drug enforcement reform, I intend to keep my promises on police reform. In the meantime, I encourage the rest of the State and the Nation to continue its peaceful, measured response, and to follow the example set by the great city of Tallahassee.”

[Sanabel]

Governor Rowan
@NCGov

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“Some men just want to watch the world burn. We won’t let them. #LawAndOrder.”

[Sarenium]

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May 30, 2020
Various Locations
Various Characters

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Attorney General Jack Vichter (D-OH): Jack Vichter spent the day coordinating with local police the response to mass demonstrations. Peaceful demonstrations were ignored but monitored for signs they could turn violent. Columbus rang alarm bells statewide, and Jack spent the day with the Governor and on calls with police commissioners. Those responsible for killing the police officer on Columbus would be brought to justice. As he left the building to meet with community leaders and help bring down tensions, he was harangued by journalists. He issued a short one-liner, "the people responsible for the death of the police officer in Columbus will be brought to face justice. I sympathize with the peaceful demonstrators across Ohio and hear you, we need to do more for police officers to be trusted by their communities and to keep those who serve on the force, safe from harm."

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Senator Jillian Dayton (D-VA): Jillian joined peaceful marchers in Norfolk, Virginia in the afternoon, and expressed continued support for police reform. She spent her morning in policy briefings and with community leaders in Richmond, then moved across to Norfolk for the march. "We cannot have true justice and peace in the United States if police officers and the community they serve can't work together. Congress should address the concerns of Americans demonstrating and make our police departments nationwide more responsible, and measured."

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Senator Deborah Feyrer (R-AL): Deborah Feyrer was angry. These ungrateful wenches were attacking her heritage, so she attended an All Lives Matter march in Birmingham in the morning, and Montgomery in the afternoon. At both she delivered similar sentiments, such as; "our heritage is under attack! Radical Liberals come for our police officers and tear down our statues, fight them friends, do not allow our communities to be overrun by socialist coastal elites! Use your second amendment rights, they're there for a reason!" She joined her brethren, marching into the night.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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Marlon Ward Protests
Portland, Oregon
May 30th, 2020

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As Marty helped his wife get up from the ground, the police had advanced. She was weak and disoriented so when the police in riot gear approached, both tried to signal their status. "She's hurt, can we get some help...we need help..." he began, approaching the police with his wife and reaching into his pocket for his wallet to identify himself. But before Marty could finish, the police, fearing the pair were rioters and the tear gas obstructing their view, moved towards them aggressively. One of the officers rammed the actor with his riot shield, pushing him down. Lucy fell to the ground, confused, and instead immediately put her hands on her head which was still bleeding.

Marty laid on the ground, completely still. He was not seriously hurt, the push simply rough him up and left his side numb. But he was in shock. Perhaps he had been overzealous but never, never had he expected to actually be roughed up so ruthlessly by the police. The shock left him on the ground completely still for a few moments. After the police grabbed both and assessed them, Lucy was loaded onto an ambulance behind the riot line while Marty, still in shock of the events, was arrested. Video of the attack on the Spellman's would soon spread and news of Marty's arrest broke soon after.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

The Salt Lake Tribune
@sltrib

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Utah Governor Dawson Abernathy knelt with Black Lives Matter protesters in Salt Lake City before announcing an immediate executive review of racial incidents involving the state's police departments and National Guard. "People are mourning right now and Utah will stand on the right side of history by listening to nonviolent activists. Violence will never be the answer." rebuked the governor.

Keep up with the latest Utah events and updates at sltrib.com.

[Vaquas]

The Associated Press
@AP

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BREAKING: STAMPEDE IN ATLANTA FOLLOWING CONFRONTATION BETWEEN BERNARD PORTER AND PEACEFUL PROTESTORS, MULTIPLE INJURIES CONFIRMED, AT LEAST 4 DEAD

[Sarenium]

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Daniel Burton
White House Chief of Staff

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Burton spent the day sequestered in the White House. Over the course of the day, the news worsened, while Burton ricocheted between meetings on six different topics all at once. The economic briefing was the morning issue, then racial unrest, foreign policy, then a briefing on some terrorist hideout to be drone struck, a migrant crisis briefing, then an update which began with, "Bernard Porter. Violence. Georgia."

He entered his office furious. He yelled out to his secretary, "get me Belkin!" as night began and protests continued to climb.

[Sanabel]

Miami Herald
@MiamiHerald

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“BREAKING: Governor Veléz has ordered Florida National Guard units to reinforce the Georgia National Guard in Atlanta, with the consent of the Governor of Georgia. More to follow...”

[Sanabel]

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Daniel Burton
White House Chief of Staff

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Burton spent the day sequestered in the White House. Over the course of the day, the news worsened, while Burton ricocheted between meetings on six different topics all at once. The economic briefing was the morning issue, then racial unrest, foreign policy, then a briefing on some terrorist hideout to be drone struck, a migrant crisis briefing, then an update which began with, "Bernard Porter. Violence. Georgia."

He entered his office furious. He yelled out to his secretary, "get me Belkin!" as night began and protests continued to climb.

Deputy Attorney General Belkin was thrust into his position only days before one of the worst crises of his long career with the Department of Justice.

“Hello Mr. Burton, I hope you are well undah the circumstances,” Belkin said in his Boston accent as he entered the Chief of Staff’s office.

[The Orion Islands]

Governor Chambers: "Yes, I will send whatever resources we can spare, though I am confident that will take care of the situation. In fact, if everything goes well, I hope to be back in Lincoln by noon tomorrow."

“Thank you, Governor. I hope that the situation in Nebraska also remains as stable as it has been so far.”

Governor Chambers: "The Guard will be deployed as soon as possible. How are things in your half of Kansas City and the capital?"

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Senator Agatha Cragin
@SenatorAgatha

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Mainers showed the country what peaceful protests look like. I am proud of my state for staying nonviolent while still demanding change and action. The wheels of justice are turning.

[Sarenium]

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Daniel Burton
White House Chief of Staff

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Burton spent the day sequestered in the White House. Over the course of the day, the news worsened, while Burton ricocheted between meetings on six different topics all at once. The economic briefing was the morning issue, then racial unrest, foreign policy, then a briefing on some terrorist hideout to be drone struck, a migrant crisis briefing, then an update which began with, "Bernard Porter. Violence. Georgia."

He entered his office furious. He yelled out to his secretary, "get me Belkin!" as night began and protests continued to climb.

Deputy Attorney General Belkin was thrust into his position only days before one of the worst crises of his long career with the Department of Justice.

“Hello Mr. Burton, I hope you are well undah the circumstances,” Belkin said in his Boston accent.

"You're seeing what's happening in Atlanta," Dan said, "I didn't imagine your first day would go like this," he sighed, "but here we are."

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Governor's Press Conference, Fargo, North Dakota

The protests the previous night had ended with acceptable casualties in the mind of Burgun. A violent rioter was shot dead, and their friends scattered with enough rubber ammunition poured into them. The National Guard has briefed him that the Governor that the protestors were significantly smaller than those experienced in other States. There were unlikely to be further mass protests of the same scale. Taking a victory lap in suppressing the protest, just like he did during the pipeline dispute. Burgun did want he always did, show strength. Flanked by the leader of the Fargo police union leader on the right, and the National Guard officer in charge of suppressing the revolt

"My fellow North Dakotans, yesterday we saw an insurrection perpetrated by the radical left buoyed on by their trained Marxist Leaders and the fake news media who have stoked racial tension and sowed division. They tried violently overthrow civil society and replace it with anarchy, rioting, and looting. They failed, thanks to the efforts of the National Guard and the Fargo police. I would like to thank Mr. Granger of the National Guard and ask Sgt. Moore the leader of the Fargo police union to pass my thanks to his comrades in arms. Furthermore, I have the warning to share with those who will attempt to replicate the endeavor. As seen yesterday us North Dakotans will not be pushed around by the radical left, and if another insurrection takes place, we will give the insurrectionists another taste of rubber bullets. You will fail, you might be hurt and you will be hauled into prison for a long sentence.

I am happy to say that there has been very limited damage to the city of Fargo, unlike the mass mayhem and destruction we have seen in Georgia, Charlotte, and Little Rock. There were almost no stores looted, no homes burned, and the violent insurrectionists got a taste of North Dakotan solidarity in the form of rubber bullets. Of course, somewhat sadly a violent Antifa insurrectionist with a history of far-left provocative behavior was shot dead as they were partaking in the insurrection trying to bring mayhem to this beloved city. Several more insurrectionists were injured, and they will face the full extent of the law. Considering the assault on civil society that just occurred I instructed the Attorney General that my preference is that no charges be persued on people merely doing their duty, and that the maximum penalties be levied against captured insurrectionists.

Chaos will not be tolerated! Law and order will be restored, by force if need be. I will not be taking questions, but it is time for North Dakota to stand defiant and show that we are not intimidated by the attempted overthrow of our way of life. I am proud to sign a bipartisan relief legislation to give our farmers additional support, and give temporary loans during this economic downturn to energy companies."

Burgun nonchalantly sat down and signed the economic relief legislation on a makeshift desk.

"Thank you that will be all."

Added "temporary loans to energy companies"

[Sanabel]

Deputy Attorney General Belkin was thrust into his position only days before one of the worst crises of his long career with the Department of Justice.

“Hello Mr. Burton, I hope you are well undah the circumstances,” Belkin said in his Boston accent.

"You're seeing what's happening in Atlanta," Dan said, "I didn't imagine your first day would go like this," he sighed, "but here we are."

“Well, glad the othah guy’s off the job. I see what’s happening, and I’m thinking it’s time for us to get involved with the full power of the federal government.”

[Sarenium]

"You're seeing what's happening in Atlanta," Dan said, "I didn't imagine your first day would go like this," he sighed, "but here we are."

“Well, glad the othah guy’s off the job. I see what’s happening, and I’m thinking it’s time for us to get involved with the full power of the federal government.”

Burton sighed a sigh of relief, "thank goodness, the President is very eager to see anyone fermenting violence arrested. Do you need anything from the White House?"

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Emmett Ruler
@EmmettRulerIA

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So many looters and shooters are destroying our cities and homes. War is upon us and American patriots must defend their communities. It is time to stand back and stand by!

[Sarenium]

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Emmett Ruler
@EmmettRulerIA

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So many looters and shooters are destroying our cities and homes. War is upon us and American patriots must defend their communities. It is time to stand back and stand by!

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[Sanabel]

“Well, glad the othah guy’s off the job. I see what’s happening, and I’m thinking it’s time for us to get involved with the full power of the federal government.”

Burton sighed a sigh of relief, "thank goodness, the President is very eager to see anyone fermenting violence arrested. Do you need anything from the White House?"

“What are your priorities? Big name like Porter, or rank and file rabble rousers. What kind of message are we sending?”

[Louisianan]

Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Two people were hurt today, two people from distinctly different backgrounds and two different sides of the political spectrum. Bernard Porter seemed to have been accidentally shot by a firework that came from his crowd, whilst Martin Spellman seemed to have been pushed to the ground and his wife injured. I am unsure of what happened to Mr. Spellman exactly, but this much is clear; we need to calm the hell down. Shit like what happened today is why the aliens won't talk to us. I'm damned proud of Louisiana for staying peaceful, good job folks.

Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Americans need to come together. We need to stop politicizing these events, we need to come together. We need to bring more respect to this country. How are we supposed to stand up to China, if we as Americans can't stand up together and protest their two different beliefs without having violence, riots, and sing-offs that end in stampedes? ASSEMBLY, DUE PROCESS, COURTS, JUDICIAL BRANCH. Four things America has that many other countries don't. Use those systems to protest, don't use a tragic death as a reason to break into businesses and take TV's and steal X-Box Ones while rioting. If you want to do all that bullshit, do it in your hometown, don't mess up our towns.

Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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I'm in Georgia, for a family wedding, I left Angelle at home because she has Bingo in the morning. For the first time, in all our married years, I was afraid to let her drive herself to the Bingo in Lafayette. It's a damn shame folks. Louisiana has GOT to stay peaceful. Rioters, don't come. Troublemakers, don't come. We don't need riots, and we sure as hell don't need tear gas on our roads. Protest if you want to, but don't burn our streets, don't burn our businesses. I'll say it like this, if you ain't from here, then we don't want you here causing trouble, cause trouble where you come from, and let us live our happy lives.

Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Any rioters, black or white, anybody promoting violence, black or white, ought to be swiftly and promptly put in jail. I stayed my ass indoors, them troublemaking rioters don't want me to open up a can of whoop-ass, I'll tell you what. I think love is always the answer, but I keep a gun just in case. Don't mess with Louisiana or her people, or you'll have 4.65 million cans of whoop-ass unleashed.

[Louisianan]

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Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Two people were hurt today, two people from distinctly different backgrounds and two different sides of the political spectrum. Bernard Porter seemed to have been accidentally shot by a firework that came from his crowd, whilst Martin Spellman seemed to have been pushed to the ground and his wife injured. I am unsure of what happened to Mr. Spellman exactly, but this much is clear; we need to calm the hell down. Shit like what happened today is why the aliens won't talk to us. I'm damned proud of Louisiana for staying peaceful, good job folks.

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Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Americans need to come together. We need to stop politicizing these events, we need to come together. We need to bring more respect to this country. How are we supposed to stand up to China, if we as Americans can't stand up together and protest their two different beliefs without having violence, riots, and sing-offs that end in stampedes? ASSEMBLY, DUE PROCESS, COURTS, JUDICIAL BRANCH. Four things America has that many other countries don't. Use those systems to protest, don't use a tragic death as a reason to break into businesses and take TV's and steal X-Box Ones while rioting. If you want to do all that bullshit, do it in your hometown, don't mess up our towns.

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Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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I'm in Georgia, for a family wedding, I left Angelle at home because she has Bingo in the morning. For the first time, in all our married years, I was afraid to let her drive herself to the Bingo in Lafayette. It's a damn shame folks. Louisiana has GOT to stay peaceful. Rioters, don't come. Troublemakers, don't come. We don't need riots, and we sure as hell don't need tear gas on our roads. Protest if you want to, but don't burn our streets, don't burn our businesses. I'll say it like this, if you ain't from here, then we don't want you here causing trouble, cause trouble where you come from, and let us live our happy lives.

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Hypolite Gaspard
@HGLouisianaFirst

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Any rioters, black or white, anybody promoting violence, black or white, ought to be swiftly and promptly put in jail. I stayed my ass indoors, them troublemaking rioters don't want me to open up a can of whoop-ass, I'll tell you what. I think love is always the answer, but I keep a gun just in case. Don't mess with Louisiana or her people, or you'll have 4.65 million cans of whoop-ass unleashed.

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