RUSSIA AND CHINA

OFFICIALLY UNIFY, BECOME "THE REPUBLIK"

China, Russia Finalize Union, Announce Republik

By Chip Fellow, FIN News

 

The historic agreement between China and Russia is now official, permanently

altering the balance of power between the United States and Eurasia. The four-

hour, live video-teleconference between Moscow and Beijing, broadcast to billions

around the world, culminated with Russian minister of commissariat and chair-

man of China's Central Committee of the Communist Party pledging all of their

resources to the Republik's new world vision.

 

The long rumored economic merger of the two global powers, known now as the

Republik, is the largest global polity in land mass, population, and, most critically,

natural resources. While not formally a nation, the Republik represents a full coll-

aboration between two of the United States' biggest competitors. Pundits have

questioned whether the $1.2 Trillion US debt owned by China – considered the

chief obstacle to the merger – will affect the Republik's stability, or force a confro-

ntation with Washington.

 

Reaction from Washington has been muted. Congressional leaders say they are

unimpressed, declaring the US/EU economy, and chronic US debt restructuring to

China, will delay what most call an inevitable, catastrophic Wall Street 'adjustment'.

 

President Clinton responded cautiously. "The Republik represents a critical meas-

ure of humanity, and I am open to meet with Republik leadership. However, the

arsenal of freedom and democracy is on high alert until circumstances warrant

otherwise. We remain devoted to democracy and the rights of our citizens and

those across the globe."

Thomas Quinn

@TQUINNCENEWS

A country is conceptual, not physical. It is an idea powered by belief, and people will not fight for a country they do not believe in, nor will they invest in it. The moment we stop believing, it crumbles.

Republik Threatens to Sell US Debt

By Thomas Quinn, CE News

 

The ink on the treaty is barely dry and he newly-formed Republik has threatened to

sell all outstanding US debt formerly held by China, which totals some $1.2 Trillion.

Washington's seemingly awkward response belies what many believe is a collective

political stumble, with both parties barely comprehending the magnitude of the

change resulting from China and Russia's merger.

 

"We do not accept the Republik's demand for debt payments, nor do we believe it

legal for a new government in Moscow or Beijing, or wherever the capital is," said

President Clinton. "The so-called Republik knows the World Bank is the recognized

venue for these matters, and I'm aware of no such action."

 

Congressional supporters of US debt to China have long contended that, should

China sell its US debt, neither would the US have the resources to pay, nor would

China be able to provide employment for the more than 1 billion workers no longer

manufacturing products for sale in the US. Historically, such a threat seemed

unviable. However, the China-Russia merger means the mega-state now boasts a

middle class far exceeding that of the US, allowing them new leverage that the US

appears unprepared to address.

Dylan Grove Closed Session Transcript

 

Although the names of attendees are historically known, their identities have

been redacted due to an honored contractual agreement

Evening, gentlemen. (break in audio) Thank you for coming, I know you all

took great risks to meet me. I invited you here to discuss the future of

America and what we can do to save it. We are on the precipice of dark

times. The Republik will soon sell their ownership of the US debt which–

 

 

 

No one knows that for certain.

 

 

 

I know that for certain because it was my idea. It was my idea to unite China

and Russia, and it was also my idea for them to roll out a new currency

based on their combined mineral stockpile. They're going to destroy us, and

they'll do it without a single nuke in the sky or a boot on the ground.

 

 

 

Okay, I think I've heard enough. I came here because I was curious, but now

I feel like I'm being set-up, lied too, or both. This guy could still be with the

NSA, the SEC, a Republik spy, or just a kook. Why would he be confessing to

treason if this wasn't a set-up?

 

(unintelligible shouting)

 

I love this country. I've served it most of my life. Putting America behind the

eight ball was the only way I saw to save it. People don't change unless

they're scared and countries don't change unless they're on the brink of

utter annihilation.

 

 

 

Truth be told, and as harsh as this sounds, it doesn't really matter. If it weren't

this crisis, it would be another. The market rises, the market crashes; it's

simply how the system works.

 

 

 

This isn't an ordinary crisis, a blip in the market. There is a collapse coming

and it's in humanity's best interest to make it as short as possible. What if I

offered you a way to change the system?

 

 

 

Heh, and what would that cost us?

 

 

 

Eventually... everything that you have. Change cannot come without sacrifice,

and I don't mean that in the abstract. There are lives at stake. But I can

assure you gentlemen, it will be worth it. Now tell me - what would you do?

(CONT.)

 

I would get rid of the short market. It incentivizes failure, you're basically

shitting in the water supply. It's counter to America's progress and to the

world.

 

 

 

Hey, hey, hey there's nothing wrong with making money off the failure of

others. They failed because they couldn't hack it and somebody took a

risk and got paid for it. That's nature, if ya save all the gazelles, the lions

will starve. Survival of the fittest. America needs more lions.

 

 

 

Oh, here we go with the bootstrap economics. A lion is a lion because its

parents were lions. Are you saying if you were born a gazelle you'd still

be a lion today?

 

 

 

You're Goddamned right.

 

 

 

Look there's a narrative of how the system works, and then there's how it

really works. Genius is often misinterpreted as right place, right time, or

right family. If I could change the system it would be to separate who's luc-

ky from who's truly worthy.

 

 

 

The system is what it is, and while we have a lot of money and influence, it's

not enough to upend it. All we can do is try to change enough individuals

to game the broken system and hope for a positive result.

 

 

 

Look I'm not happy with the way things are but in these critical situations

its best to work with a known quantity. It's in America's best interest to work

with the government to make this crisis as painless as possible.

 

 

 

America is in a cycle of diminishing returns. Yes, things bounce back, but

not as strong as they were. The markets fall and the government prints more

money and gives it back to you, but it's worth less every time. Regardless of

how you acquired the money, that gives you influence over this world. But

America is going to burn, and soon what power you had will be gone. What

would you be in a world without money? Lions or gazelles? You tried to be president, cure malaria, manifest the singularity, but you all fell short. Those

were all just symptoms of a greater aspiration. What you really wanted was

to save the world, but you were hobbled by the government. And as a result,

you'll only be remembered as moguls, billionaires, or inventors of the old

world. What I'm offering you gentlemen is an opportunity to be founding

fathers of a new one.

 

 

 

Ok, so what are you proposing, exactly?

 

 

 

When everything burns... let it.

AMERICA SUCCUMBS TO THE LARGEST

ECONOMIC CRASH IN HISTORY

 -The New York Stock Exchange opens remotely due to looting and arson on Wall Street

 

-High volumes of flooding are reported due to trash build up in the streets

 

-ATMs are shut down and banks open twice a week, allowing only $200 withdrawal

for supplies

-Government buys privately owned grocery chains for food distribution programs

 

-Opioid death toll reaches 73,000 for the year

 

-35% of violent crime is directed toward minorities

-Second stimulus package announced for an additional $3 trillion

 

-Violent crime arrests rise to an all time high of 2 million

 

-20% luxury tax hike on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana

-Government buys recycling yards and offers amnesty period for stolen metal

 

-Local elections halted due to violent protests

 

-Nationwide homelessness numbers double to more that 1 million

-The Rubik becomes the new global reserve currency

 

-7% decrease in population of major American metropolitan areas

 

-President signs bill to reinstate the draft

-US government mandates power outages nationwide between midnight and 2 a.m.

 

-annual mortality rate doubles

 

-Government releases second "conservation package" additional: 15% wage reduction,

15% tax hike across all tax brackets

Stephen Brown was not a freeloader. He gave his left arm for his country, then spiraled into

substance abuse and welfare thanks to a VA that left him behind. He put his family ahead of

his pride and for that the government fined him $4,000. In May, Stephen took his own life,

leaving behind his wife and children and a note: "I am not a freeloader."

 

Just like Stephen, factory workers, veterans, and blue-collar patriots are being persecuted

by the country they built. Congress's Freeloader Tax is just one more way the government

maintains its power on the backs of its people. We, the Freeloader Rights Movement, are not

here for handouts, but for justice and to stand up for those who have been attacked by this

predatory, self-serving government. Join us today and support Stephen and all those unfa-

irly branded "Freeloaders".

"Stephen hated the concept of welfare. Even in the toughest of times he was a hard worker.

He put his country and his family first, and that country turned its back on him."

 

-Cathy Brown, widow of Stephen

JOIN THE FREELOADER RIGHTS MOVEMENT

Republik Sale of US Debt Drives Economy to the Brink

By Selma Kramer, FIN News

 

The Republik flooded world bond markets this morning by selling more than

$1.2 Trillion of US treasury bonds, overwhelming Wall Street and sending Washington

into chaos. In a state declaration, The Republik insists that to secure its independence

from World Bank interests and US hegemony it must free itself from US debt, wha-

tever the cost.

 

Response from Washington ranged from rage to dismay. The Dow Jones Industrial

Average dropped 1,200 points, breaking 2008's record before trading was suspended.

Leaders on Capitol Hill convened for an emergency joint session in the House

chamber. President Clinton has called her cabinet to the White House, where it is

rumored they will discuss a stimulus package to present to congress.

 

"We are calling for a closure of all banks for an indefinite time period until we have

determined the ramifications of the Republik's actions," said President Clinton in an

address to reporters. "We have the armed services on full alert and, if necessary, will

call out the National Guard. We urge Americans to keep working today, and we will

update you as more information becomes available. We understand this will be

difficult for many of you, but persevere. We are Americans. We are Americans."

 

Congressional critics assumed an "economic assault" was imminent, as the Republik

made it clear it would not tolerate US intrusion in what it called "Eurasian affairs."

In the weeks prior to the sale, America removed naval forces from the South Pacific

in the hopes of deterring Republik aggression, but this action appears to have

been insufficient.

 

Experts argue that the Republik can only expect to redeem half of the $1.2 Trillion

value of US treasuries, though some say it could be as low as 10 percent. Ironically,

the likely US default was offered for decades as a guarantee against China's making

this move.

 

"The Republik has dropped the curtain," said Dean Wilton, an economic analyst from

the Department of Economics at Harvard University. "Our relevance on the world

stage is no longer needed or necessary. They didn't need to destroy us, just push us

back to our side of the world."

-The Republik sells its US debt, a total of $1.2 trillion in US Treasury bonds

 

-The Dow Jones plummets 1,500 points after one week of trade, an estimated

$1.6 trillion value

 

-Investors withdrew $600 billion from their money market funds

-The Republik introduces The Rubik, a new currency with a 1:1 exchange rate to the

Yuan and Ruble

 

-After a slight upturn, the market drops 2,000 points to 14,000

 

-Federal banks create a withdraw limit of $300 per day

-Congress approves a stimulus package containing a $1 Trillion dollar bailout to

financial institutions

 

-1.4 million home owners receive foreclosure notices

 

-The rubik achieves parity with the US dollar

-Government releases first "conservation package" for 24 million government employees:

5% wage reduction, bonus, and overtime cut, and a freeze in all pensions

 

-An additional 7% luxury tax on fuel, internet, cigarettes, marijuana, and alcohol is

implemented

-Government imposes so-called "Freeloader Tax": Any person drawing unemployment

or welfare for more than 5 months is required to pay a tax of $4,000

 

-Afghanistan veteran Stephen Brown shoots himself outside a state building with a

suicide note: "I am not a freeloader"

-"Freeloader Rights Movement" rally in D.C. becomes violent: 24 deaths, 255 arrests,

$83 million in property damage

 

-Nationwide teacher protest shuts down all public schools until further notice

 

-A state of emergency is declared and the National Guard is dispatched throughout

the country

RUSSIA AND CHINA

 OFFICIALLY UNIFY, BECOME "THE REPUBLIK"

China, Russia Finalize Union, Announce Republik

By Chip Fellow, FIN News

 

The historic agreement between China and Russia is now official, perman-

ently altering the balance between the United States and Eurasia. The four-

hour, live video-teleconference between Moscow and Beijing, broadcast to

billions around the world, culminated with Russian minister of commissa-

riat and chairman of China's Central Committee of the Communist Party

pledging all of their resources to the Republik's new world vision.

 

The long rumored economic merger of the two global powers, known now

as the Republik, is the largest global polity in land mass, population, and,

most critically, natural resources. While not formally a nation, the Republik

represents a full collaboration between two of the United States' biggest

competitors. Pundits have questioned whether the $1.2 Trillion US debt

owned by China – considered the chief obstacle to the merger – will affect

the Republik's stability, or force a confrontation with Washington.

 

Reaction from Washington has been muted. Congressional leaders say they

are unimpressed, declaring the US/EU economy, and chronic US debt res-

tructuring to China, will delay what most call an inevitable, catastrophic

Wall Street 'adjustment'.

 

President Clinton responded cautiously. "The Republik represents a critical

measure of humanity, and I am open to meet with Republik leadership.

However, the arsenal of freedom and democracy is on high alert until

circumstances warrant otherwise. We remain devoted to democracy and

the rights of our citizens and those across the globe."

Thomas Quinn

@TQUINNCENEWS

A country is conceptual, not physical. It is an idea powered by

belief, and people will not fight for a country they do not believe

in, nor will they invest in it. The moment we stop believing,

it crumbles.

Republik Threatens to Sell US Debt

By Thomas Quinn, CE News

 

The ink on the treaty is barely dry and the newly-formed Republik has

threatened to sell all outstanding US debt formerly held by China, which

totals some $1.2 Trillion. Washington's seemingly awkward response belies

what many believe is a collective political stumble, with both parties barely

comprehending the magnitude of the change resulting from China and

Russia's merger.

 

"We do not accept the Republik's demand for debt payments, nor do we

believe it legal for a new government in Moscow or Beijing, or wherever

the capital is," said President Clinton. "The so-called Republik knows the

World Bank is the recognized venue for these matters, and I'm aware of

no such action."

 

Congressional supporters of US debt to China have long contended that,

should China sell its US debt, neither would the US have the resources to

pay, nor would China be able to provide employment for the more than

1 billion workers no longer manufacturing products for sale in the US.

Historically, such a threat seemed inviable. However, the China-Russia

merger means the mega-state now boasts a middle class far exceeding

that of the US, allowing them new leverage that the US appears unprep-

ared to address.

Dylan Grove Closed Session Transcript

Although the names of attendees are historically known, their identities

have been redacted due to an honored contractual agreement

Evening, gentlemen. (break in audio) Thank you for coming, I

know you all took great risks to meet me. I invited you here to di-

scuss the future of America and what we can do to save it. We are

on the precipice of dark times. The Republik will soon sell their

ownership of the US debt which–

 

 

 

No one knows that for certain.

 

 

 

I know that for certain because it was my idea. It was my idea

to unite China and Russia, and it was also my idea for them

to roll out a new currency based on their combined mineral

stockpile. They're going to destroy us, and they'll do it without

a single nuke in the sky or a boot on the ground.

 

 

 

Okay, I think I've heard enough. I came here because I was

curious, but now I feel like I'm being set-up, lied too, or both.

This guy could still be with the NSA, the SEC, a Republik spy,

or just a kook. Why would he be confessing to treason if this

wasn't a set-up?

 

(unintelligible shouting)

 

I love this country. I've served it most of my life. Putting Ame-

rica behind the eight ball was the only way I saw to save it.

People don't change unless they're scared and countries do-

n't change unless they're on the brink of utter annihilation.

 

 

 

Truth be told, and as harsh as this sounds, it doesn't really

matter. If it weren't this crisis, it would be another. The market

rises, the market crashes; it's simply how the system works.

 

 

 

This isn't an ordinary crisis, a blip in the market. There is a co-

llapse coming and its in humanity's best interest to make it

as short as possible. What if I offered you a way to change

the system?

 

 

 

Heh, and what would that cost us?

(CONT.)

 

Eventually... everything that you have. Change cannot come with-

out sacrifice, and I don't mean in the abstract. There are lives at

stake. But I can assure you gentlemen, it will be worth it. Now tell

me - what would you do?

 

 

 

I would get rid of the short market. It incentivizes failure, you're

basically shitting in the water supply. It's counter to America's

progress and to the world.

 

 

 

Hey, hey, hey there's nothing wrong with making money off the

failure of others. They failed because they couldn't hack it and

somebody took a risk and got paid for it. That's nature, if ya save

all the gazelles, the lions will starve. Survival of the fittest. Amer-

ica needs more lions.

 

 

 

Oh here we go with the bootstrap economics. A lion is a lion

because its parents were lions. Are you saying if you were born a

gazelle you'd still be a lion today?

 

 

 

You're Goddamned right.

 

 

 

Look there's a narrative of how the system works, and then there's

how it really works. Genius is often misinterpreted as right place,

right time, or right family. If I could change the system it would be

to separate who's lucky from who's truly worthy.

 

 

 

The system is what it is, and while we have a lot of money and

influence, it's not enough to upend it. All we can do is try to

change enough individuals to game the broken system and

hope for a positive result.

 

 

 

I'm not happy with the way things are but in these critical

situations its best to work with a known quantity. It's in America's

best interest to work with the government to make this crisis as

painless as possible.

 

 

 

America is in a cycle of diminishing returns. Yes, things bounce

back, but not as strong as they were. The markets fall and the

government prints more money and gives it back to you, but it's

worth less every time. Regardless of how you acquired the money,

that gives you influence over the world. But America is going to

burn, and soon what power you had will be gone. What would you

be in a world without money? Lions or gazelles? You tried to be

president, cure malaria, manifest the singularity, but you all fell

short. Those were all just symptoms of a greater aspiration. What

you really wanted was to save the world, but you were hobbled by

the government. And as a result, you'll only be remembered as

moguls, billionaires, or inventors of the old world. What I'm

offering you gentlemen is an opportunity to be founding fathers

of a new one.

 

 

 

Ok, so what are you proposing, exactly?

 

 

 

When everything burns... let it.

AMERICA SUCCUMBS TO THE LARGEST

ECONOMIC CRASH IN HISTORY

Republik Sale of US Debt Drives Economy to the Brink

By Selma Kramer, FIN News

 

The Republik flooded world bond markets this morning by selling more

than $1.2 trillion of US treasury bonds, overwhelming Wall Street and sen-

ding Washington into chaos. In a state declaration, The Republik insists

that to secure its independence from World Bank interests and US hege-

mony it must free itself from US debt, whatever the cost.

 

Response from Washington ranged from rage to dismay. The Dow Jones

Industrial Average dropped 1,200 points, breaking 2008's record before

trading was suspended. Leaders on Capitol Hill convened for an emerge-

ncy joint session in the House chamber. President Clinton has called her

cabinet to the White House, where it is rumored they will discuss a stimu-

lus package to present to congress.

 

"We are calling for a closure of all banks for an indefinite time period until

we have determined the ramifications of the Republik's actions," said

President Clinton in an address to reporters. "We have the armed services

on full alert and, if necessary, will call out the National Guard. We urge

Americans to keep working today, and we will update you as more infor-

mation becomes available. We understand this will be difficult for many of

you, but persevere. We are Americans. We are Americans."

 

Congressional critics assumed an "economic assault" was imminent, as the

Republik made it clear it would not tolerate US intrusion in what it called

"Eurasian affairs." In the weeks prior to the sale, America removed naval

forces from the South Pacific in the hopes of deterring Republik aggression,

but this action appears to have been insufficient.

 

Experts argue that the Republik can only expect to redeem half of the $1.2

trillion value of US treasuries, though some say it could be as low as 10

percent. Ironically, the likely US default was offered for decades as a guar-

antee against China's making this move.

 

"The Republik has dropped the curtain," said Dean Wilton, an economic

analyst from the Department of Economics at Harvard University. "Our

relevance on the world stage is no longer needed or necessary. They didn't

need to destroy us, just push us back to our side of the world."

-The New York Stock Exchange opens remotely due to looting and

arson on Wall Street

 

-High volumes of flooding are reported due to trash build up in streets

 

-ATMs are shut down and banks open twice a week, allowing only $200

 withdrawal for supplies

-Government buys privately owned grocery chains for food distribution

 

-Opioid death toll reaches 73,000 for the year

 

-35% of violent crime is directed toward minorities

-Second stimulus package announced for an additional $3 trillion

 

-Violent crime arrests rise to an all time high of 2 million

 

-20% luxury tax hike on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana

-Government buys recycling yards and offers amnesty period for

stolen metal

 

-Local elections halted due to violent protests

 

-Nationwide homelessness numbers double to more than 1 million

-The Rubik becomes the new global reserve currency

 

-7% decrease in population of major American metropolitan areas

 

-President signs bill to reinstate military draft

-US government mandates power outages nationwide between

midnight and 2 a.m.

 

-Annual mortality rate doubles

 

-Government releases second "conservation package": additional 15%

 wage reduction, 15% tax hike across all tax brackets

-The Republik sells its US debt, a total of $1.2 trillion in US

Treasury bonds

 

-The Dow Jones plummets 3,000 points after one week of trade,

an estimated $1.6 trillion value

 

-Investors withdrew $600 billion from their money market funds

-The Republik introduces The Rubik, a new currency with a 1:1

exchange rate to the Yuan and Ruble

 

-After a slight upturn, the market drops 2,000 points to 14,000

 

-Federal banks create a withdraw limit of $300 per day

-Congress approves a stimulus package containing a $1 trillion

dollar bailout to financial institutions

 

-1.4 million home owners receive foreclosure notices

 

-The rubik achieves parity with the US dollar

-Government releases first "conservation package" for 24 million

government employees: 5% wage reduction, bonus, and overtime

cut, and a freeze in all pensions

 

-An additional 7% luxury tax on fuel, internet, cigarettes,

marijuana, and alcohol is implemented

-Government imposes so-called "Freeloader Tax": Any person drawing unemployment of welfare for more than 5 months is required to pay a

tax of $4,000

 

-Afghanistan veteran Stephen Brown shoots himself outside a state

building with a suicide note: "I am not a freeloader"

-"Freeloader Rights Movement" rally in D.C. becomes violent:

24 deaths, 255 arrests, $83 million in property damage

 

-Nationwide teacher protest shuts down all public schools until

further notice

 

-A state of emergency is declared and the National Guard is dispatched

throughout the country

Stephen Brown was not a freeloader. He gave his left arm for his

country, then spiraled into substance abuse and welfare thanks to a VA

that left him behind. He put his family ahead of his pride and for that

the government fined him $4,000. In May Stephen took his own life,

leaving behind his wife and children and a note: "I am not a freeloader."

 

Just like Stephen, factory workers, veterans, and blue-collar patriots

are being persecuted by the country they built. Congress's Freeloader

Tax is just one more way the government maintains its power on the

backs of its people. We, the Freeloader Rights Movement, are not here

for handouts, but for justice and to stand up for those who have

been attacked by this predatory, self-serving government. Join us today

and support Stephen and all those unfairly branded "Freeloaders".

"Stephen hated the concept of welfare. Even in the toughest of times he

was a hard worker. He put his country and his family first, and that

country turned its back on him."

 

-Cathy Brown, widow of Stephen

JOIN THE FREELOADER RIGHTS MOVEMENT

AMERICA SUCCUMBS TO THE LARGEST

ECONOMIC CRASH IN HISTORY

RUSSIA AND CHINA

OFFICIALLY UNIFY, BECOME "THE REPUBLIK"

Thomas Quinn

@TQUINNCENEWS

A country is conceptual, not physical. It is an idea

powered by belief, and people will not fight for a

country they do not believe in, nor will they invest

in it. The moment we stop believing, it crumbles.

Republik Threatens to Sell US Debt

By Thomas Quinn, CE News

 

The ink on the treaty is barely dry and the newly-formed

Republik has threatened to sell all outstanding US debt

formerly held by China, which totals some $1.2 trillion.

Washington's seemingly awkward response belies what

many believe is a collective political stumble, with both

parties barely comprehending the magnitude of the

change resulting from China and Russia's merger.

 

"We do not accept the Republik's demand for debt pay-

ment's nor do we believe it legal for a new government in

Moscow or Beijing, or wherever the capital is," said President

Clinton. "The so-called Republik knows the World Bank is

the recognized venue for these matters, and I'm aware of

no such action."

 

Congressional supporters of debt to China have long con-

tended that, should China sell its US debt, neither would

the US have the resources to pay, nor would China be able

to provide employment for the more than 1 billion workers

no longer manufacturing products for sale in the US.

Historically, such a threat seemed inviable. However, the

China-Russia merger means the mega-state now boasts a

middle class far exceeding that of the US, allowing them

new leverage that the US appears unprepared to address.

China, Russia Finalize Union,

Announce Republik

By Chip Fellow, FIN News

 

The historic agreement between China and Russia is now

official, permanently altering the balance between the

United States and Eurasia. The four-hour, live video-telec-

onference between Moscow and Beijing, broadcast to

billions around the world, culminated with Russian minister

of commissariat and chairman of China's Central Comm-

ittee of the Communist Party pledging all of their resources

to the Republik's new world vision.

 

The long rumored economic merger of the two global

powers, known now as the Republik, is the largest global

polity in land mass, population, and, most critically, natural resources. While not formally a nation, the Republik repr-

esents a full collaboration between two of the United

States' biggest competitors. Pundits have questioned wh-

ether the $1.2 trillion US debt owned by China – considered

the chief obstacle to the merger – will affect the Republik's

stability, or force a confrontation with Washington.

 

Reaction from Washington has been muted. Congressional

leaders say they are unimpressed, declaring the US/EU

economy, and chronic US debt restructuring to China, will

delay what most call an inevitable, catastrophic Wall Street

'adjustment'.

 

President Clinton responded cautiously. "The Republik rep-

resents a critical measure of humanity, and I am open to

meet with Republik leadership. However, the arsenal of

freedom and democracy is on high alert until circumsta-

nces warrant otherwise. We remain devoted to democracy

and the rights of our citizens and those across the globe."

Dylan Grove Closed Session Transcript

Although the names of attendees are historically known, their

identities have been redacted due to an honored contractual

agreement

Evening, gentlemen. (break in audio) Thank you for

coming, I know you all took great risks to meet me.

I invited you here to discuss the future of America

and what we can do to save it. We are on the preci-

pice of dark times. The Republik will soon sell their

ownership of the US debt with–

 

 

 

No one knows that for certain.

 

 

 

I know that for certain because it was my idea. It

was my idea to unite China and Russia, and it was

also my idea for them to roll out a new currency ba-

sed on their combined mineral stockpile. They're

going to destroy us, and they'll do it without a single

nuke in the sky or boot on the ground.

 

 

 

Okay, I think I've heard enough. I came here because

I was curious, but now I feel like I'm  being set-up,

lied too, or both. This guy could still be with the NSA,

the SEC, a Republik spy, or just a kook. Why would

he be confessing to treason if this wasn't a set-up?

 

(unintelligible shouting)

 

I love this country. I've served it most of my life. Pu-

tting America behind the eight ball was the only

way I saw to save it. People don't change unless th-

ey're scared and countries don't change unless the-

y're on the brink of utter annihilation.

 

 

 

Truth be told, and as harsh as this sounds, it doesn't

really matter. If it weren't this crisis, it would be an-

other. The market rises, the market crashes; it's sim-

ply how the system works.

-The Republik sells its US debt, a total of $1.2 trillion in

US Treasury bonds

 

-The Dow Jones plummets 3,000 points after one week

of trade, an estimated $1.6 trillion value

 

-Investors withdrew $600 billion from their money

market funds

-The Republik introduces The Rubik, a currency with a 1:1

exchange rate to the Yuan and the Ruble

 

-After a slight upturn, the market drops 2,000 points

to 14,000

 

-Federal banks create a withdraw limit of $300 per day

-Congress approves a stimulus package containing a

$1 trillion dollar bailout to financial institutions

 

-1.4 million home owners receive foreclosure notices

 

-The rubik achieves parity with the US dollar

-Government releases first "conservation package" for 24

million government employees: 5% wage reduction,

bonus, and a freeze in all pensions

 

-An additional 7% luxury tax on fuel, internet, cigarettes,

marijuana, and alcohol is implemented

-Government imposes so-called "Freeloader Tax": Any

person drawing unemployment or welfare for more

than 5 months is required to pay a tax of $4,000

 

-Afghanistan veteran Stephen Brown shoots himself

outside a state building with a suicide note: "I am not a

freeloader"

-"Freeloader Rights Movement" rally in D.C. becomes

violent: 24 deaths, 255 arrests, $83 million in

property damage

 

-Nationwide teacher protest shuts down all public

schools until further notice

 

-A state of emergency is declared and the National

Guard is dispatched throughout the country

Republik Sale of US Debt Drives Economy

to the Brink

By Selma Kramer, FIN News

 

The Republik flooded world bond markets this morning by

selling more than $1.2 trillion of US treasury bonds, overw-

helming Wall Street and sending Washington into chaos.

In a state declaration, The Republik insists that to secure its

independence from World Bank interests and US hegemony

it must free itself from US debt, whatever the cost.

 

Response from Washington ranged from rage to dismay. The

Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,200 points, breaking

2008's record before trading was suspended. Leaders on

Capitol Hill convened for an emergency joint session in the

House chamber. President Clinton has called her cabinet

to the White House, where it is rumored they will discuss a

stimulus package to present to congress.

 

"We are calling for a closure of all banks for an indefinite

time period until we have determined the ramifications of

the Republik's actions," said President Clinton in an address

to reporters. "We have the armed services on full alert and,

if necessary, will call out the National Guard. We urge Am-

ericans to keep working today, and we will update you as

more information becomes available. We understand this

will this will be difficult for many of you, but persevere. We

are Americans. We are Americans."

 

Congressional critics assumed an "economic assault" was

imminent, as the Republik made it clear it would not tole-

rate U.S. intrusion in what it called "Eurasian affairs." In we-

eks prior to the sale, America removed naval forces from

the South Pacific in the hopes of deterring Republik agg-

ression, but this action appears to have been insufficient.

 

Experts argue that the Republik can only expect to redeem

half of the $1.2 trillion value of U.S. treasuries, though some

say it could be as low 10 percent. Ironically, the likely U.S.

default was offered for decades as a guarantee against

making this move.

 

"The Republik has dropped the curtain," said Dean Wilton,

an economic analyst from the Department of Economics

at Harvard University. "Our relevance on the world stage is

no longer needed or necessary. They didn't need to dest-

roy us, just push us back to our side of the world."

-The New York Stock Exchange opens remotely due to

looting and arson on Wall Street

 

-High volumes of flooding are reported due to trash build

up in streets

 

-ATMs are shut down and banks open twice a week,

allowing only $200 withdrawal for supplies

-Government buys privately owned grocery chains for

food distribution

 

-Opioid death toll reaches 73,000 for the year

 

-35% of violent crime is directed toward minorities

-Second stimulus package announced for an

additional $3 trillion

 

-Violent crime arrests rise to an all time high of 2 million

 

-20% luxury tax hike on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol, and

marijuana

-Government buys recycling yards and offers amnesty

period for stolen metal

 

-Local elections halted due to violent protests

 

-Nationwide homelessness numbers double to 1 million

-The Rubik becomes the new global reserve currency

 

-7% decrease in population of major American

metropolitan areas

 

-President signs bill to reinstate military draft

-US government mandates power outages nationwide

between midnight and 2 a.m.

 

-Annual mortality rate doubles

 

-Government releases second "conservation package":

additional 15% wage reduction, 15% tax hike across

all tax brackets

(CONT.)

 

This isn't an ordinary crisis, a blip in the market. Th-

ere is a collapse coming and its in humanity's best

interest to make it as short as possible. What if I off-

ered you a way to change the system?

 

 

 

Heh, and what would that cost us?

 

 

 

Eventually... everything that you have. Change can-

not come without sacrifice, and I don't mean in the

abstract. There are lives at stake. But I can assure you

gentlemen, it will be worth it. Now tell me - what

would you do?

 

 

 

I would get rid of the short market. It incentivizes

failure, you're basically shitting in the water supply.

It's counter to America's progress and to the world.

 

 

 

Hey, hey, hey there's nothing wrong with making

money off the failure of others. They failed because

they couldn't hack it and somebody took a risk and

got paid for it. That's nature, if ya save all the gazell-

es, the lions will starve. Survival of the fittest. Amer-

ica needs more lions.

 

 

 

Oh here we go with the bootstrap economics. A lion

is a lion because its parents were lions. Are you say-

ing if you were born a gazelle you'd still be a

lion today?

 

 

 

You're Goddamned right.

 

 

 

Look there's a narrative of how the system works,

and then there's how it really works. Genius is often

misinterpreted as right place, right time, or right fa-

mily. If I could change the system it would be to se-

parate who's lucky from who's truly worthy.

 

 

 

The system is what it is, and while we have a lot of

money and influence, it's not enough to upend it.

All we can do is try to change enough individuals to

game the broken system and hope for a

positive result.

 

 

 

I'm not happy with the way things are but in these

critical situations its best to work with a known qu-

antity. It's in America's best interest to work with the

government to make this crisis as painless as possible.

 

 

 

America is in a cycle of diminishing returns. Yes, th-

ings bounce back, but not as strong as they were.

The markets fall and the government prints more

money and gives it back to you, but it's worth less

every time. Regardless of how you acquired the

money, that gives you influence over the world. But

America is going to burn, and soon what power you

had will be gone. What would you be in a world wi-

thout money? Lions or gazelles? You tried to be pre-

sident, cure malaria, manifest the singularity, but

you all fell short. Those were all just symptoms of a

greater aspiration. What you really wanted was to

save the world, but you were hobbled by the gover-

nment. And as a result, you'll only be remembered

as moguls, billionaires, or inventors of the old world.

What I'm offering you gentlemen is an opportunity

to be founding fathers of a new one.

 

 

 

Ok, so what are you proposing, exactly?

 

 

 

When everything burns... let it.

Stephen Brown was not a freeloader. He gave his left arm for

his country, then spiraled into substance abuse and welfare

thanks to a VA that left him behind. He put his family ahead

of his pride and for that the government fined him $4,000. In

May, Stephen took his own life, leaving behind his wife and

children and a note: "I am not a freeloader."

 

Just like Stephen, factory workers, veterans, and blue-collar

patriots are being persecuted by the country they built. Con-

gress's Freeloader Tax is just one more way the government

maintains its power on the backs of its people. We, the Free-

loader Rights Movement, are not here for handouts, but for

justice and to stand up for those who have been attacked by

this predatory, self-serving government. Join us today and

support Stephen and all those unfairly branded "Freeloaders".

"Stephen hated the concept of welfare. Even in the toughest

of times he was a hard worker. He put his country and his fa-

mily first, and that country turned its back on him."

 

 

-Cathy Brown, widow of Stephen

JOIN THE FREELOADER RIGHTS MOVEMENT

RUSSIA AND CHINA OFFICIALLY

UNIFY, BECOME "THE REPUBLIK"

China, Russia Finalize Union,

Announce Republik

By Chip Fellow, FIN News

The historic agreement between China and Russia is now official,

permanently altering the balance between the United States

and Eurasia. The four-hour, live video-teleconference between

Moscow and Beijing, broadcast to billions around the world, cul-

minated with Russian minister of commissariat and chairman

of China's Central Committee of the Communist Party pledging

all of their resources to the Republik's new world vision.

 

The long rumored economic merger of the two global powers,

known now as the Republik, is the largest global polity in land

mass, population, and, most critically, natural resources. While

not formally a nation, the Republik represents a full collaboration

between two of the United States' biggest competitors. Pundits

have questioned whether the $1.2 trillion US debt owned by Ch-

ina – considered the chief obstacle to the merger – will affect the

Republik's stability, or force a confrontation with Washington.

 

Reaction from Washington has been muted. Congressional lead-

ers say they are unimpressed, declaring the US/EU economy, and

chronic US debt restructuring to China, will delay what most call

an inevitable, catastrophic Wall Street 'adjustment'.

 

President Clinton responded cautiously. "The Republik represe-

nts a critical measure of humanity, and I am open to meet with

Republik leadership. However, the arsenal of freedom and dem-

ocracy is on high alert until circumstances warrant otherwise.

We remain devoted to democracy and the rights of our citizens

and those across the globe."

Thomas Quinn

@TQUINNCENEWS

A country is conceptual, not physical. It is an idea power-

ed by belief, and people will not fight for a country they

do not believe in, nor will they invest in it. The moment

we stop believing, it crumbles.

Republik Threatens to Sell US Debt

By Thomas Quinn, CE News

The ink on the treaty is barely dry and the newly-formed Republ-

ik has threatened to sell all outstanding US debt formerly held by

China, which totals some $1.2 trillion. Washington's seemingly

awkward response belies what many believe is a collective poli-

tical stumble, with both parties barely comprehending the mag-

nitude of the change resulting from China and Russia's merger.

 

"We do not accept the Republik's demand for debt payment nor

do we believe it legal for a new government in Moscow or Beijing,

or wherever the capital is," said President Clinton. "The so-called

Republik knows the World Bank is the recognized venue for the-

se matters, and I'm aware of no such action."

 

Congressional supporters of debt to China have long contended

that, should China sell its US debt, neither would the US have the

resources to pay, nor would China be able to provide employm-

ent for more than 1 billion workers no longer manufacturing pro-

ducts for sale in the US. Historically, such a threat seemed unvi-

able. However the China-Russia merger means the mega-state

now boasts a middle class far exceeding that of the US, allowing

them new leverage that the US appears unprepared to address.

Dylan Grove Closed Session transcript

Although the names of attendees are historically known, their identities

have been redacted due to an honored contractual agreement

Evening, gentlemen. (break in audio) Thank you for coming, I

know you all took great risks to meet me. I invited you here to

discuss the future of America and what we can do to save it. We

are on the precipice of dark times. The Republik will soon sell

their ownership of the US debt with–

I know that for certain because it was my idea. It was my idea to

unite China and Russia, and it was also my idea for them to roll

out a new currency based on their combined mineral stockpile.

They're going to destroy us, and they'll do it without a single nuke

in the sky or boot on the ground.

I love this country. I've served it most of my life. Putting America

behind the eight ball was the only way to save it. People don't

change unless they're scared and countries don't change unless

they're on the brink of utter annihilation.

This isn't an ordinary crisis, a blip in the market. There is a collapse

coming and it's in humanity's best interest to make it as short as

possible. What if I offered you a way to change the system?

Eventually... everything that you have. Change cannot come with-

out sacrifice, and I don't mean in the abstract. There are lives at

stake. But I can assure you gentlemen, it will be worth it. Now tell

me - what would you do?

I would get rid of the short market. It incentivizes failure, you're

basically shitting in the water supply. It's counter to America's

progress and to the world.

Hey, hey, hey there's nothing wrong with making money off the

failure of others. They failed because they couldn't hack it and

somebody took a risk and got paid for it. That's nature, if ya save

all the gazelles, the lions will starve. Survival of the fittest. America

needs more lions.

Oh here we go with the bootstrap economics. A lion is a lion

because  its parents were lions. Are you saying if you were born a

gazelle you'd still be a lion today?

Look there's a narrative of how the system works, and then there's

how it really works. Genius is often misinterpreted as right place,

right time or right family. If I could change the system it would be

to separate who's lucky from who's worthy.

The system is what it is, and while we have a lot of money and

influence, it's not enough to upend it. All we can do is try to cha-

nge enough individuals to game the broken system and hope for

a positive result.

I'm not happy with the way things are but in these critical situat-

ions its best to work with a known quantity. It's in America's best

interest to work with the government to make this as painless

as possible.

Ok, so what are you proposing, exactly?

When everything burns... let it.

America is in a cycle of diminishing returns. Yes, things bounce

back, but not as strong as they were. The markets fall and the

government prints more money and gives it back to you, but it's

worth less every time. Regardless of how you acquired the money,

that gives you influence over the world. But America is going to

burn and soon what power you had will be gone. What would

you be in a world without money? Lions or Gazelles? You tried to

be president, cure malaria, manifest the singularity, but you all

fell short. Those were all just symptoms of a greater aspiration.

What you really wanted was to save the world, but you were hob-

bled by the government. And as a result, you'll only be rememb-

ered as moguls, billionaires, or inventors of the old world. What

I'm offering you gentlemen is an opportunity to be founding

fathers of a new one.

You're Goddamned right.

Heh, and what would that cost us?

Truth be told, and as harsh as this sounds, it doesn't really matter.

If it weren't this crisis, it would be another. The market rises, the

market crashes; it's simply how the system works.

(unintelligible shouting)

Okay, I think I've heard enough. I came here because I was curio-

us, but now I feel like I'm being set-up, lied too, or both. This guy

could still be with the NSA, the SEC, a Republik spy, or just a kook.

Why would he be confessing to treason if this wasn't a set-up?

No one knows that for certain.

Republik Sale of US Debt Drives

Economy to the Brink

By Selma Kramer, FIN News

The Republik flooded world bond markets this morning by sell-

ing more than $1.2 trillion of US treasury bonds, overwhelming

Wall Street and sending Washington into chaos. In a state decla-

ration, The Republik insists that to secure its independence from

World Bank interests and US hegemony it must free itself from

U.S. debt, whatever the cost.

 

Response from Washington ranged from rage to dismay. The

Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,200 points, breaking

2008's record before trading was suspended. Leaders on Capitol

Hill convened for an emergency joint session in the House cham-

ber. President Clinton has called her cabinet to the White House,

where it is rumored they will discuss a stimulus package to pres-

ent to congress.

 

"We are calling for a closure of all banks for an indefinite time pe-

riod until we have determined the ramifications of the Republik's

actions," said President Clinton in an address to reporters. "We

have the armed services on full alert and, if necessary, will call out

the National Guard. We urge Americans to keep working today,

and we will update you as more information becomes available.

We understand this will be difficult for many of you, but persevere.

We are Americans. We are Americans."

 

Congressional critics assumed an "economic assault" was immi-

nent, as the Republik made it clear it would not tolerate U.S. int-

rusion in what it called "Eurasian affairs." In weeks prior to the sale,

America removed naval forces from the South Pacific in the

hopes of deterring Republik aggression, but this action appears

to have been insufficient.

 

Experts argue that the Republik can only expect to redeem half

of the $1.2 trillion value of U.S. treasuries, though some say it cou-

ld be as low 10 percent. Ironically, the likely U.S. default was off-

ered for decades as a guarantee against making this move.

 

"The Republik has dropped the curtain," said Dean Wilton, an ec-

onomic analyst from the Department of Economics at Harvard

University. "Our relevance on the world stage is no longer needed

or necessary. They didn't need to destroy us, just push us back to

our side of the world."

AMERICA'S MIDNIGHT

The Republik sells its U.S. debt, a total of $1.2 trillion

in US Treasury bonds

 

The Dow Jones plummets 3,000 points after one week

of trade, an estimated $1.6 trillion value

 

Investors withdrew $600 billion from their money

market funds

The Republik introduces the Rubik, a currency with a

1:1 exchange rate to the Yuan and the Ruble

 

After a slight upturn, the market drops 2,000

points to 14,000

 

Federal banks create a withdraw limit of

$300 per day

Congress approves a stimulus package containing a

$1 trillion dollar bailout to financial institutions

 

1.4 million home owners receive foreclosure notices

 

The rubik achieves parity with the US dollar

Government releases first "conservation package" for

24 million government employees: 5% wage reduction,

bonus, and a freeze in all pensions

 

An additional 7% luxury tax on fuel, internet, cigarettes,

marijuana, and alcohol is implemented

Government imposes so-called "Freeloader Tax": Any

person drawing unemployment or welfare for more

than 5 months is required to pay a tax of $4,000

 

Afghanistan veteran Stephen Brown shoots himself

outside a state building with a suicide note:
"I am not a freeloader"

"Freeloader Rights Movement" rally in D.C. becomes

violent: 24 deaths, 255 arrests, $83 million in

property damage

 

Nationwide teacher protest shuts down all public

schools until further notice

 

A state of emergency is declared and the National

Guard is dispatched throughout the country

The New York Stock Exchange opens remotely due to

looting and arson on Wall Street

 

High volumes of flooding are reported due to trash

build up in streets

 

ATMs are shut down and banks open twice a week,

allowing only $200 withdrawal for supplies

Government buys privately owned grocery chains

for food distribution

 

Opioid death toll reaches 73,000 for the year

 

35% of violent crime is directed toward minorities

Second stimulus package announced for an additional

$3 trillion

 

Violent crime arrests rise to an all time high of 2 million

 

20% luxury tax hike on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol,

and marijuana

Government buys recycling yards and offers amnesty

period for stolen metal

 

Local elections halted due to violent protests

 

Nationwide homelessness numbers double to 1 million

The Rubik becomes the new global reserve currency

 

7% decrease in population of major America

metropolitan areas

 

President signs bill to reinstate military draft

US government mandates power outages nationwide

between midnight and 2 a.m.

 

annual mortality rate doubles

 

Government releases second "conservation package":

additional 15 % wage reduction, 15% tax hike

across all tax brackets

Stephen Brown was not a freeloader. He gave his left arm for

his country, then spiraled into substance abuse and welfare

thanks to a VA that left him behind. He put his family ahead of

his pride and for that the government fined him $4,000. In

May, Stephen took his own life, leaving behind his wife and ch-

ildren and a note: "I am not a freeloader."

 

Just like Stephen, factory workers, veterans, and blue-collar

patriots are being persecuted by the country they built. Cong-

ress's Freeloader Tax is just one more way the government

maintains its power on the backs of its people. We, the Freelo-

ader Rights Movement, are not here for handouts, but for jus-

tice and to stand up for those who have been attacked by this

predatory, self-serving government. Join ustoday and support

Stephen and all those unfairly branded "Freeloaders".

"Stephen hated the concept of welfare. Even in the toughest of

times he was a hard worker. He put his country and his family

first, and that country turned its back on him."

-Cathy Brown, widow of Stephen

JOIN THE FREELOADER RIGHTS MOVEMENT

RUSSIA AND CHINA OFFICIALLY

UNIFY, BECOME "THE REPUBLIK"

China, Russia Finalize Union,

Announce Republik

By Chip Fellow, FIN News

The historic agreement between China and

Russia is now official, permanently altering

the balance between the United States and

Eurasia. The four-hour, live video-teleconfer-

ence between Moscow and Beijing, broadc-

ast to billions around the world, culminated

with Russian minister of commissariat and

chairman of China's Central Committee of

the Communist Party pledging all of their re-

sources to the Republik's new world vision.

 

The long rumored economic merger of the

two global powers, known now as the Repu-

blik, is the largest global polity in land mass,

population, and, most critically, natural reso-

urces. While not formally a nation, the Repu-

blik represents a full collaboration between

two of the United States' biggest competitors.

Pundits have questioned whether the $1.2

trillion US debt owned by China – considered

the chief obstacle to the merger – will affect

the Republik's stability, or force a confronta-

tion with Washington.

 

Reaction from Washington has been muted.

Congressional leaders say they are unimpre-

ssed, declaring the US/EU economy, and chr-

onic US debt restructuring to China, will delay

what most call an inevitable, catastrophic

Wall Street 'adjustment'.

 

President Clinton responded cautiously. "The

Republik represents a critical measure of

humanity, and I am open to meet with Rep-

ublik leadership. However, the arsenal of free-

dom and democracy is on high alert until

circumstances warrant otherwise. We remain

devoted to democracy and the rights of our

citizens and those across the globe."

 

A country is conceptual, not physical.

It is an idea powered by belief, and

people will not fight for a country they

do not believe in, nor will they invest in

it. The moment we stop believing, it

crumbles.

Thomas Quinn

@TQUINNCENEWS

The ink on the treaty is barely dry and the

newly-formed Republik has threatened to

sell all outstanding US debt formerly held by

China, which totals some $1.2 trillion. Washi-

ngton's seemingly awkward response belies

what many believe is a collective political st-

umble, with both parties barely comprehen-

ding the magnitude of the change resulting

from China and Russia's merger.

 

"We do not accept the Republik's demand for

debt payment nor do we believe it legal for a

new government in Moscow or Beijing, or

wherever the capital is," said President Clinton.

"The so-called Republik knows the World Ba-

nk is the recognized venue for these matters,

and I'm aware of no such action."

 

Congressional supporters of debt to China

have long contended that, should China sell

its US debt, neither would the US have the

resources to pay, nor would China be able to

provide employment for more than 1 billion

workers no longer manufacturing products

for sale in the US. Historically, such a threat

seemed unviable. However the China-Russia

merger means the mega-state now boasts a

middle class far exceeding that of the US, al-

lowing them new leverage that the US app-

ears unprepared to address.

Republik Threatens to Sell US Debt

By Thomas Quinn, CE News

Although the names of attendees are historically

known, their identities have been redacted due

to an honored contractual agreement

Dylan Grove Closed

Session transcript

Evening, gentlemen. (break in audio) Thank

you for coming, I know you all took great risks

to meet me. I invited you here to discuss the

future of America and what we can do to save

it. We are on the precipice of dark times. The

Republik will soon sell their ownership of the

US debt with–

No one knows that for certain.

I know that for certain because it was my idea.

It was my idea to unite China and Russia, and

it was also my idea for them to roll out a new

currency based on their combined mineral

stockpile. They're going to destroy us, and th-

ey'll do it without a single nuke in the sky or

boot on the ground.

Okay, I think I've heard enough. I came here

because I was curious, but now I feel like I'm

being set-up, lied too, or both. This guy could

still be with the NSA, the SEC, a Republik spy,

or just a kook. Why would he be confessing to

treason if this wasn't a set-up?

(unintelligible shouting)

I love this country. I've served it most of my

life. Putting America behind the eight ball

was the only way to save it. People don't cha-

nge unless they're scared and countries don't

change unless they're on the brink of utter

annihilation.

Truth be told, and as harsh as this sounds, it

doesn't really matter. If it weren't this crisis, it

would be another. The market rises, the mar-

ket crashes; it's simply how the system works.

This isn't an ordinary crisis, a blip in the mar-

ket. There is a collapse coming and it's in hu-

manity's best interest to make it as short as

possible. What if I offered you a way to chan-

ge the system?

Heh, and what would that cost us?

Eventually... everything that you have. Change

cannot come without sacrifice, and I don't

mean in the abstract. There are lives at stake.

But I can assure you gentlemen, it will be wo-

rth it. Now tell me - what would you do?

I would get rid of the short market. It incenti-

vizes failure, you're basically shitting in the

water supply. It's counter to America's progr-

ess and to the world.

Hey, hey, hey there's nothing wrong with ma-

king money off the failure of others. They fail-

ed because they couldn't hack it and someb-

ody took a risk and got paid for it. That's nat-

ure, if ya save all the gazelles, the lions will

starve. Survival of the fittest. America needs

more lions.

Oh here we go with the bootstrap economi-

cs. A lion is a lion because  its parents were

lions. Are you saying if you were born a gazelle

you'd still be a lion today?

You're Goddamned right.

Look there's a narrative of how the system

works, and then there's how it really works.

Genius is often misinterpreted as right place,

right time or right family. If I could change

the system it would be to separate who's luc-

ky from who's worthy.

The system is what it is, and while we have a

lot of money and influence, it's not enough

to upend it. All we can do is try to change en-

ough individuals to game the broken system

and hope for a positive result.

I'm not happy with the way things are but in

these critical situations its best to work with a

known quantity. It's in America's best interest

to work with the government to make this as

painless as possible.

America is in a cycle of diminishing returns.

Yes, things bounce back, but not as strong as

they were. The markets fall and the governm-

ent prints more money and gives it back to

you, but it's worthless every time. Regardless

of how you acquired the money, that gives

you influence over the world. But America is

going to burn and soon what power you had

will be gone. What would you be in a world

without money? Lions or Gazelles? You tried

to be president, cure malaria, manifest the

singularity, but you all fell short. Those were

all just symptoms of a greater aspiration. Wh-

at you really wanted was to save the world,

but you were hobbled by the government.

And as a result, you'll only be remembered as

moguls, billionaires, or inventors of the old

world. What I'm offering you gentlemen is an

opportunity to be founding fathers of a

new one.

Ok, so what are you proposing, exactly?

When everything burns... let it.

AMERICA SUCCUMBS TO THE

LARGEST ECONOMIC CRASH IN

HISTORY

The Republik flooded world bond markets

this morning by selling more than $1.2 trillion

of US treasury bonds, overwhelming Wall Str-

eet and sending Washington into chaos. In a

state declaration, The Republik insists that to

secure its independence from World Bank

interests and US hegemony it must free itself

from U.S. debt, whatever the cost.

 

Response from Washington ranged from rage

to dismay. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

dropped 1,200 points, breaking 2008's record

before trading was suspended. Leaders on

Capitol Hill convened for an emergency joint

session in the House chamber. President

Clinton has called her cabinet to the White

House, where it is rumored they will discuss a

stimulus package to present to congress.

 

"We are calling for a closure of all banks for an

indefinite time period until we have determ-

ined the ramifications of the Republik's acti-

ons," said President Clinton in an address to

reporters. "We have the armed services on full

alert and, if necessary, will call out the National

Guard. We urge Americans to keep working

today, and we will update you as more infor-

mation becomes available. We understand

this will be difficult for many of you, but pers-

evere.We are Americans. We are Americans."

 

Congressional critics assumed an "economic

assault" was imminent, as the Republik made

it clear it would not tolerate U.S. intrusion in

what it called "Eurasian affairs." In weeks prior

to the sale, America removed naval forces

from the South Pacific in the hopes of deter-

ring Republik aggression, but this action ap-

pears to have been insufficient.

 

Experts argue that the Republik can only ex-

pect to redeem half of the $1.2 trillion value

of U.S. treasuries, though some say it could be

as low 10 percent. Ironically, the likely U.S. de-

fault was offered for decades as a guarantee

against making this move.

 

"The Republik has dropped the curtain," said

Dean Wilton, an economic analyst from the

Department of Economics at Harvard Unive-

rsity. "Our relevance on the world stage is no

longer needed or necessary. They didn't need

to destroy us, just push us back to our side of

the world."

Republik Sale of US Debt Drives

Economy to the Brink

By Selma Kramer, FIN News

AMERICA'S MIDNIGHT

The Republik sells its U.S. debt, a total of

$1.2 trillion in US Treasury bonds

 

The Dow Jones plummets 3,000 points

after one week of trade, an estimated

$1.6 trillion value

 

Investors withdrew $600 billion from

their money market funds

The Republik introduces the Rubik, a

currency with a 1:1 exchange rate to

the Yuan and the Ruble

 

After a slight upturn, the market drops

2,000 points to 14,000

 

Federal banks create a withdraw limit

of $300 per day

Congress approves a stimulus package

containing a $1 trillion dollar bailout

to financial institutions

 

1.4 million home owners receive

foreclosure notices

 

The rubik achieves parity with

the US dollar

Government releases first "conservation

package" for 24 million government

employees: 5% wage reduction, bonus,

and a freeze in all pensions

 

An additional 7% luxury tax on fuel,

internet, cigarettes, marijuana, and

alcohol is implemented

Government imposes so-called "Freeloader

Tax": Any person drawing unemployment

or welfare for more than 5 months is

required to pay a tax of $4,000

 

Afghanistan veteran Stephen Brown shoots

himself outside a state building with a

suicide note: "I am not a freeloader"

"Freeloader Rights Movement" rally in D.C.

becomes violent: 24 deaths, 255 arrests,

$83 million in  property damage

 

Nationwide teacher protest shuts down

all public schools until further notice

 

A state of emergency is declared and the

National Guard is dispatched throughout

the country

The New York Stock Exchange opens

remotely due to looting and arson on

Wall Street

 

High volumes of flooding are reported due

to trash build up in streets

 

ATMs are shut down and banks open twice

a week, allowing only $200 withdrawal

for supplies

Government buys privately owned grocery chains for food distribution

 

Opioid death toll reaches 73,000

for the year

 

35% of violent crime is directed toward

minorities

Second stimulus package announced for an

additional $3 trillion

 

Violent crime arrests rise to an all time

high of 2 million

 

20% luxury tax hike on fuel, cigarettes,

alcohol, and marijuana

Government buys recycling yards and

offers amnesty period for stolen metal

 

Local elections halted due to

violent protests

 

Homelessness numbers double to 1 million

The Rubik becomes the new global reserve

 currency

 

7% decrease in population of major

America metropolitan areas

 

President signs bill to reinstate

military draft

US government mandates power outages

 nationwide between midnight and 2 a.m.

 

annual mortality rate doubles

 

Government releases second "conservation

package" additional 15 % wage reduction,

15% tax hike across all tax brackets

Stephen Brown was not a freeloader. He gave

his left arm for his country, then spiraled into

substance abuse and welfare thanks to a VA

that left him behind. He put his family ahead

of his pride and for that the government fin-

ed him $4,000. In May, Stephen took his own

life, leaving behind his wife and children and

a note: "I am not a freeloader."

 

Just like Stephen, factory workers, veterans,

and blue-collar patriots are being persecuted

by the country they built. Congress's Freeloa-

der Tax is just one more way the government

maintains its power on the backs of its peo-

ple. We, the Freeloader Rights Movement,

are not here for handouts, but for justice and

to stand up for those who have been attack-

ed by this predatory, self-serving government. Join us today and support Stephen and all those unfairly branded "Freeloaders".

"Stephen hated the concept of welfare. Even in

the toughest of times he was a hard worker. He

put his country and his family first, and that

country turned its back on him."

 

-Cathy Brown, widow of Stephen

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