Given that today is the birthday of Fat Cramer, the current elected Leader of the Legion of Message Board Posters, we would like to extend our deepest birthday wishes to her, as an official Senatorial decree.
The LMBP Senate exists as an entity made entirely of former elected leaders of the LMBP. Though acting in purely a advisor capacity, we state with great enthusiasm that we are pleased with the job done by the current administration.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
BTW Functions of the LMBP Senate:
- Advisory committee to LMBP Leader should that leader decide to call on them. The LMBP Senate does not pass laws or make policy, that is the job of the LMBP Leader. Generally, Senators with aspirations of issuing policy are seen as political malcontents if deemed they are doing so without just cause.
- Powers to impeach the LMBP Leader should charges be brought against that person by the Deputy Leader or quorum of 1/3 of the LMBP membership. Vote must be unanimous.
- Political bickering, back-stabbing and facetious posturing.
- Seniority in the Senate is not commonly referred to, though on occassion it may arise in deeming the order in which speakers should be heard. The most senior Senator is the LMBPer who has had the most elected terms as leader in their career, and then the next most senior would be the next LMBPer to have had the most terms, and then so on and so forth. Upon getting to the majority of LMBPers who have had only one term, it is the order in which they became LMBP Leader which seniority is derived. For example, the current Senior Senator, known as the Princeps Senatus, is STU, who has been LMBP Leader three (3) times.
- LMB Leaders who were elected, but opted not to serve to break a tie, are still members of the LMBP Senate.
Let is be known that the Cobalt Kid/Faraway Lad faction are known as the Lagerites. (aka Cramerites).
[ August 21, 2007, 09:17 AM: Message edited by: Cobalt Kid ]
Posted by Gary Concord, the Ultra Man on :
Does the Self-Aggrandizement EVER stop with you?
It's the LMBP Leader's Birthday and you have to find a way to make it about YOU!
Soon, Cobalt, Soon I'll be ready to rid Legion World of your foul stench and when that day comes...
BWAH-HA-HA-HAH
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Me? All I did was show up early and therefore be the one that had to make the announcement.
What are you doing here anyway Concord? No cares about your opinions. Go on over to Shameless Hussies, where your crowd usually hangs out.
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
Senators I move to amend this pork barrel evil genius research program to the crime bill.
Posted by Pov on :
What about Former Deputies? Where do we rank in the LMB Legislature?
'Cause I can be bought, you know. Just sayin'. Posted by Pov on :
quote:Originally posted by Gary Concord, the Ultra Man: BWAH-HA-HA-HAH
Sorry, but that phrase has been outlawed in accordance with the Didio Act of 2005. SP's have been alerted to this violation and notified of your IP location. RUN, FOUL CRIMINAL!!
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
My dear Senators,
A grave emergency has arisen. I ask that you grant me temporary but open-ended emergency war powers. After that, you can go on vacation and know that I will handle the emergency.
Posted by Pov on :
We'll come back and tomatoes will be outlawed... Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
quote:Originally posted by Pov: We'll come back and tomatoes will be outlawed...
Only temporarily and it is for your own good. Do you want the enemy to win?
Posted by Pov on :
If there are no tomatoes, then they've already won... Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Defeatist!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Jeepers Pov, you need to check out the Legion of Super Deputies!
But you're part of this too! All 'elected' past LMB leaders are Senators, and even though you chose to not serve your term, you were still co-elected! So you (and Icey) are in!
But sorry Quis and Tamper, the Senate issues proclamations only in times of dire emergencies. All your issues will have to be taken up with Fat Cramer, the LMB Leader. Though the only crime bill I recall is the one outlawing foreign trade with Greenland, center of the crime community.
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
I always thought Greenland Ice Cap would be a great name for a beer. We may want to attach a rider to that foreign trade bill.
Perhaps the tomato question should be kept with the Sub-Committee on Vegetable Crimes for further study. A bill outlawing zucchini appears to be more urgent at this time.
Posted by Pov on :
Mmmmm.... fried zucchini with a marinara (TOMATO-BASED, QUIS!)sauce...
I'm afraid I'd have to vote against said bill on gustatory grounds, Madame Leader...
Besides, zucchini makes a GREAT club in a pinch... Posted by walkwithcrowds on :
Wait, wait, WAIT!!
I'm sure we're missing something here. Something REALLY important. Something somebody said and we overlooked it....
Oh yeah. "Shameless Hussies"
Now, where is that exactly? And how much does it cost to get in?
Posted by Vee on :
quote:Originally posted by walkwithcrowds: Wait, wait, WAIT!!
I'm sure we're missing something here. Something REALLY important. Something somebody said and we overlooked it....
Oh yeah. "Shameless Hussies"
Now, where is that exactly? And how much does it cost to get in?
Where? It's just down the road a bit...look for all the shady looking creeps hanging around outside!
As to what it cost to get in: Just all of you self respect Posted by walkwithcrowds on :
Self respect, self respect?
#searches through pockets#
Nope. None of that.
A rhubarb and custard penny chew, some pocket lint and a toy car.(it's the Adam West Batmobile...cool!)
Do they accept penny chews as currency?
I wonder if they GIVE "penny chews"
fnur, fnur, fnur.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Hm, I think FC is on to something with zucchini. Recently in my intergalactic travels (i.e. receptions, etc.), I've seen 'fried zucchini'. Not only is is no where near as good as fried mozzerella, it robs zucchini of any nutrional value. I sense some Satanist influence.
Posted by Pov on :
What the frying takes away, the marinara replaces? Posted by Pov on :
Pennychew? Isn't that Pikachu's kid sister? Posted by walkwithcrowds on :
Nah.
Pennychew is his weekend name.
He finds it goes better with the sequined dress, with the slit up the thigh and diamonté earrings.
Posted by Pov on :
!!!
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: But sorry Quis and Tamper, the Senate issues proclamations only in times of dire emergencies. All your issues will have to be taken up with Fat Cramer, the LMB Leader. Though the only crime bill I recall is the one outlawing foreign trade with Greenland, center of the crime community.
I did say there was a grave emergency. I know that is not the same as a dire emergency, but still it is a type of emergency.
Perhaps a debate of the hierarchy of emergencies is in order. Definitely Earth-shattering is worse than Earth-shaking.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
I vote we levy a tax on virginity!
Posted by Vee on :
quote:Originally posted by Lard Lad: I vote we levy a tax on virginity!
If you want to raise revenue around here we would be better served by taxing drunkeness & debauchery. Posted by Tamper Lad on :
I petition the Senate in this dire emergency.
I am without a date this Saturday night, and ask that the Senate set me up with some nubile trollop.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Vee:
quote:Originally posted by Lard Lad: I vote we levy a tax on virginity!
If you want to raise revenue around here we would be better served by taxing drunkeness & debauchery.
Hey! My point here was to encourage those few holding on to it to be more civic-minded! Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Hm, I remind you Senators that we do not make policy. This is not like the idiotic US Senate of 1,000 years ago. This is more like Ancient Rome. I'd recheck page one for our role here, in advising FC if she needs our help.
In the meantime, I suggest we start unofficially deciding what we can do without bothering the public about such things. For example, Tamper, I know a nice young intern at the Security Office, Bonita Bundin (Matlock's secratary) that is great company.
Something else, would be the focus on getting our now months-gone comrade, Frio, back in the fold. We owe her that. And her recent 'allies' need have their influence around her eliminated.
Posted by Gary Concord, the Ultra Man on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Something else, would be the focus on getting our now months-gone comrade, Frio, back in the fold. We owe her that. And her recent 'allies' need have their influence around her eliminated.
And just whom would you be referring to here Cobalt?
Frio is a quite delightfully adult LADY who is well able to make her own choices. I suggest you defer to her decisions in the matter of the company she prefers to keep.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<as the Senate convenes, Lard Lad rises]
Senators! I come before you to urge you to action!
Many of you may not know this yet, but Legion World is, once again, in danger!
<several gasp, others whisper>
Our beloved Varalent has been kidnapped, possibly murdered, and ourprime suspect is the supposedly reformed Royal Inquisitor!
<more audible gasps at that name's mention>
In addition my robot has been destroyed, Everyday Girl is missing, the standoff with Slim continues with the lives of Stoopid Cat and Pagan Lass (among others) at risk, Gary Concord is still out there doing gods-knows what and there's possibly a rogue Emerald Eye out there--and those are just off the top of my head!
<muttering>
As it stands, the Security Office's hands are tied on this matter! There have been too many restrictions put on our Office for it to be effective in Legion World's time of need. It was a miracle Legion World survived the 52 Affair last year with those restrictions!
Are we to put things to chance again and just hope we prevail again? Look, I know things seem okay right now, but trust me when I say that all of these happenings are merely the beginnings of worse things to come. All of you have seen various crises begin the exact same way!
So I ask you: is the Senate to remain a mere advisory body? Within this room are some of the greatest LMBers ever to wear a flight ring! Will you stand idly by?
I say, let's take a more proactive role and vote the Security Office emergency powers until such time as Legion World is safe again!
What say you?
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<returns to his seat to allow the inevitable debate to begin>
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
You know, even Palpatine knew when to scale it back a bit.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Hmmm? Who's 'Palpatine'?
Oh, whatever, Miner...
<goes and sits in another chair>
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
I think I liked you better when you had eyes.
And there wasn't a nimbus of fire that seemed to follow you everywhere.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Like that, yeah.
And when did you start wearing Christopher Lee's hand-me-downs?
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Miner, you wanna see my "nimbus of fire" up close and personal? I know bugs like the pretty lights...
Now stop baiting me, and start debating if you have issues with my idea! 'Kay?
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
OK, Let's start with these "emergency powers" you speak of.
Exactly what additional powers do you want the Security Office to have?
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Well, I'd say that's at the discretion of the co-Chiefs to determine. However, I can see how bringing back banned technologies like the tesseract system and the chip-in-head tech would be possibilities.
But that would be for Abin and Matlock to determine! So I'm not arguing for myself. I'm a faithful Officer and only ask that some of the red tape be cut, so Abin, Matlock and the rest of us byextension can keep Legion World secure!
Is that unreasonable?
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Yes, in that you're asking us to vote for something that isn't even defined.
I'd like to know if Abin and Matlock even want or need these Emergency Powers, whatever they may be. We need to hear from them.
And I would like to know more about what kind of additional powers you would grant them, and why.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
Miner, it's a little hard to define exactly which discretionary powers they will choose to use--it depends on the circumstances. At this point I'd define them as whatever it takes to track down the Royal Inquisitor for starters! If he's back to his old tricks, we're really in for it! You don't disagree there, do ya?
So maybe, for example, they could use their discretionary powers to search any premises they suspect Roy might be hiding in. I'm sure they'd do everything they could to not violate anyone's civil rights unless absolutely necessary. But obtaining warrants and all the other red tape they face...there's no telling what havok Roy could wreak while they have to go thru all that wasteful rigamarole!
Abin and Matlock are very wise co-Chiefs---they won't abuse the powers. And if they do, they'll have to answer to the Security Committee!
And, no, I haven't discussed what I'm doing here with them. But I can hardly see that they would object, given the potentially dire seriousness of what we face!
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Perhaps I mis-stated my response.
I'm not asking you to tell me which discretionary powers they choose to use. I'm asking you to tell me what additional powers you want them to have. Emergency powers are not, by definition, a blank check.
And while I agree with you that Abin and Matlock are both wise and capable, they need to be here to state the case for these powers. We can't assume they would approve or disapprove.
That you could not be bothered to even discuss this matter with your superiors before approaching the Senate is, in itself, worrisome, sir.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
I'm sorry you feel that way, Miner. As I've stated, I am a Chief, so I would only be following their orders. I believe this would enable them to be more proactive in these dire matters. However, since you doubt the purity of my motives...
<picks up Omnicom>
...I will send them a message about what is going on here...
<writes and sends both Chiefs messages>
...and hopefully one or both will arrive shortly and assuage your...<frowns> worries.
Good day, Miner. I have others to speak with.
<turns his back to Miner and finds another Senator>
Posted by Lard Lad on :
OOC: Translation--I'm going to bed! Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
I really did like him better when he had eyes.
<takes out Omnicom, sends own message to both Chiefs, then puts it away and approaches the nearest Senator.>
Posted by Spellbinder on :
Just out of curiousity, when exactly did this Senate gain the authority to grant anything to the Security Office? This is an advisory committee to the LMBP Leadership. We really have no power over the Security Office.
I think, perhaps, the name "Senate" is confusing some people.
< Looks over at Lard Lad, a worried frown on her face >
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Lard Lad, allow me to speak.
<rises>
Perhaps its better if I say something, since I’m the LMBer most associated with the Security Office and I know many eyes on this Senate are on me. Further, I know our friendship is a matter of public record and I don’t want my intentions to be misconstrued.
So allow me to begin. This entity, the LMB Senate, has always existed as an advisory committee that serves the LMB Leader should she or he wish to get some advice on something she or he would consider a serious matter. Never, in its existence, has it been used to create policy or dictate to the membership at large changes in protocol. Further, it has never had any standing relationship with the Office of Security in any form whatsoever, as there has always been a strong theme of keeping that office separate from the LMB Leader and executive offices. Indeed, Security Office matters are more likely to be discussed among myself, the Legion World Founders and the Legion of Deputy Leaders, who has some ties and powers relating to Security Office matters.
All this is very good and very beneficial to Legion World and more directly—to the LMBP itself. You see, we cannot allow a small group of LMBers to become the acting body among a much larger membership. Such a thing would castrate the decision making process and open democracy that the LMB has long prided itself on. You should know this, old friend, as you were there at the beginning.
Such emergency powers appear reactionary and are calling down a storm that most will not want to weather. You were not here for the long ‘Chip in Head Tech’ debates, and I can tell you, clear arguments were made against such technology and my point of view was swayed by passionate LMBers who believed that liberty should be kept always more sacred than security.
I’m afraid I cannot support you in this matter, and I contend that we must not only stand clear of these acts, but we must never succumb to the desire to use this body as a policy-making entity. It is strictly advisory to the LMB Leader and cannot—must not—become an entity governing the LMB membership at large.
<sits>
(Well Crujeckie…this has all come out of left field…and I don’t think its good for the LMB…)
[softer, quieter voice]Honestly Lardy, you should have gone to the Legion of Deputy Leaders…never the LMB Senate…[/softer, quieter voice]
Posted by Spellbinder on :
< Crujectra moves away from the other Senators and activates her communicator >
Father, I would like to discuss the Psyonian Protocols with you.
I'm concerned that we may need to modify them in the near future.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<notices Spellbinder moving away>
(Her and her brother have been forever the guardians of the LMBP, and don't take these notions kindly. Its that dedication that I love more than anything.)
(Be careful Lardy. You tread a thin line)
<turns to Loser Lad>
You know who would probably have something amusing to say right now? Lucien Lad.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<rubs forehead in frustration>
<resolve strengthening, he again takes the podium>
Look, I understand that many of you doubt my motives. Truthfully, I don't really blame you.
After all, I left the LMB not long after Legion World was founded...left for two years when my powers were stolen from me. And when I finally came back, the Dark Oval was on my tail, and they brought an invasion force with them! In the wake of us successfully repelling that invasion, Legion World was again threatened by a cult of 52 insurgents...
<pauses>
...we survived that, too, and finally began to return to some semblance of normalcy. But throughout all of that, when I returned after the two years, I fell in love with this world. Finally...finally I had a place to truly go home. And I had a...
<pauses again, wipes his eyes>
...wife.
<longer pause. Lardy's body quavers slightly>
Leaving Legion World to support her career was the hardest thing I've ever done. Ever. I enjoyed living on Zerox, but it wasn't home. Legion World is the only true home I've ever known...
<pause>
...and now I'm back for good.I've lost pretty much everyone and everything I've ever cared about. My nightclub, Hugh, my robot...Leelee.....Dru.........
<pauses again to gather himself, then spreads his arms>
...even my looks! I bear the scars of my battle with Mordru--people look at me, and they're afraid! They don't recognize me any more..they recoil from me. They...think I'm some kind of..of monster...
<pause>
Senators, all I have left are a few, precious friends, my roles in the LMB and the Security Office...and Legion World. I can't...I won't lose my home.
All I ask is that you give my request proper consideration. I have no hidden agenda...you've just heard it. And what I've said comes from the heart.
Maybe the Senate doesn't have the kind of power it needs to do what I ask...what I beg...you to do. But you are among the most influential citizens of our great world. I know you can make a difference somehow!
Friends, I believe Legion World is at a precipice. If you feel that you cannot endorse what I ask--then by whatever deities you hold sacred and by the great society we've built...do something!
I thank you.
<returns to his seat>
Posted by Spellbinder on :
I'm afraid that I cannot, in good conscience, support overstepping our authority to grant special powers to the Security Office. Powers which, I might add, are to be left up to the discretion of the Security Office.
If indeed there is a threat to Legion World on the horizon, then the LMBP shall fight to defend it, as we have done since coming here. And we can do so without compromising either our integrity or the civil liberties of our citizens.
The Office of Security is not the only entity on this planet capable of protecting our home. I think perhaps you should be looking at using the resources already at your disposal.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<puts hand on Crujeckie's>
Again, Lardy, you're showing that while your motives seem pure the enormity of what you're asking isn't being properly analyzed.
Trust me old friend, Legion World saw much worse while you were away, and will continue to see such threats. But we must be vigilant of our own vigilance. The Security Office cannot grow anymore powerful on Legion World.
You must look to the LMB itself to combat the great threats when they appear.
<softer voice>
I know you're in a great deal of pain and you're worried that you could be losing what you believe you have left, but no one entity...or person can carry the weight of the world on one pair of shoulders.
Posted by Gary Concord, the Ultra Man on :
<Walks into the room and directly up to the speaker's podium ignoring the stares and comments resulting from his unexpected entrance.>
Senators, Royals, Distinguished Guests, and yes even Senior Security Officers.
I know that my decision to address this august body will raise a few eyebrows but as I watched the testimony being presented here by LardLad and others I found myself wondering if perhaps the answers to a few unasked questions would clarify the current situation and galvanize this body.
Indeed, I found myself pondering these questions:
"What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew ALL of the facts about how the Security Office has brought Legion World Unknowingly to the Brink of Disaster through the arrogance and conceit of it's leader, Cobalt Kid, and the incompetence of his hand picked Co-Security Chiefs, Abin Quank and matlock?"
"What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew that Slim has held a former LMBP Deputy Leader, Stoopid Cat, CAPTIVE for many months now, with the Security Office Refusing to take any action against him?"
"What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew that several private citizens, among them Pagan Lass and Space Tart have, on their own, attempted to rescue Stoopid Cat, failed, and been made captive by Slim, without the vaunted Security Office lifting the merest finger to aid them in any way?"
"What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew that the only plan Cobalt Kid has proposed to abate this menace was instantly vetoed by his hand picked Co-Security Chiefs because he wanted a Seventeen Year Old GIRL to Lead the Attack?"
"What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew that Seventeen Year Old Girl is in fact an Assistant Security Chief: a position she was given through sheerest nepotism given the fact that her uncle was one of the LMBP's Greatest Heroes and both of the Co-Security Chiefs are her Grandfathers?"
"What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew that despite all of the questions I have just raised the primary concern that LardLad and the Security Office have in raising these issues before you today is Finding LardLad's poor little lost robot..."
Yes Senators, the Vaunted Security Office isn't concerned with citizens being kidnapped and held hostage, nor are they concerned with failed vigilantism, their concern is that poor little LardLad lost a TOY!
Senators What Recommendation will you make?
<Turns and leaves the room>
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
<rises>
Forgive that intrusion Senators, but we have always been open to hear the words of others before, even those as blatantly idiotic as Mr. Concord.
I assure you I have been assessing the 'Slim situation' for sometime and am in the process of moving forward with a plan. I ask that Fat Cramer trust me in this matter, though I understand if she would like to assemble the LMB as a whole.
As always, I remind the LMB at large that the Security Office does not fall under its jursidication but is guided by a complex series of arrangments between the Legion World Founders, the LMBP and myself. There is little the Senate can do. But I will always listen to Fat Cramer, the LMBP Leader, who I have long respected and recieved advice from.
Its obvious Gary Concord is acting childish because he wants to be the hero on Legion World yet no one affords him any respect or cares about his opinions.
[ August 29, 2007, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: Cobalt Kid ]
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Gary Concord, the Ultra Man: "What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew that Seventeen Year Old Girl is in fact an Assistant Security Chief: a position she was given through sheerest nepotism given the fact that her uncle was one of the LMBP's Greatest Heroes and both of the Co-Security Chiefs are her Grandfathers?"
<turns to Crujeckie>
Well, that confirms my long-held theory that Hrun is EDG's father. Matlock is his father, of course, so that makes EDG the product of Matlock, Hrun and the entire House of Quank. Talk about an LMB Legacy.
Of course that's why she's a security officer. I run the office independent of what anyone thinks. Nepotism or not, I care little of what anyone else thinks. But she has one secret ability that only I know, and that will prove us both right in the end.
Posted by Lard Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Gary Concord, the Ultra Man: "What recommendation would the LMBP Senate make to the LMBP Leader if they knew that despite all of the questions I have just raised the primary concern that LardLad and the Security Office have in raising these issues before you today is Finding LardLad's poor little lost robot..."
Yes Senators, the Vaunted Security Office isn't concerned with citizens being kidnapped and held hostage, nor are they concerned with failed vigilantism, their concern is that poor little LardLad lost a TOY!
[aside] It's not just a robot. Even Cobalt doesn't know the truth...[/aside]
[ August 30, 2007, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: Lard Lad ]
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<sits near the back as the debate continues>
<to himself> Grife...not a single supporter, so far. Sprocking idiots!
<his Omnicom beeps>
Hm? The report form Griss at the Crime Lab?
<reads>
It wasn't my robot? <lets out a sigh of relief> Thank the gods!
So...if...IF Concord's telling the truth, my robot is either in Slim's or out wandering about looking for me...
But why would there be multiple robot duplicates of me in the first place? I had mine custom made! Unless...
<a memory sparks...something he's read...>
Omnicom!
<the Omnicom makes an affirmative breep at the prompt>
Bring up all the mission files from the two-year period when I was off Legion World before returning from Hrykosia...cross-index any reference made to myself.
processing...
<the files come up and he reads them with his rapt attention as the other Senators continue to debate...>
Posted by Lard Lad on :
<finishes reading>
So..."Lard Lad" did participate in LMB affairs while I was gone...somehow. They had to have used a robot...or robots. But why?
I know the robots had to have been used with Cobalt's knowledge--he knew I'd left to get my power back! Why did he have to keep the appearance that I'd never left, or at least still had a limited role...
<message breeps from the Omnicom>
<reads>
So...Cobalt and the others are finally planning to assault Slims..."other willing LMBers"...
<looks up and sees the Senators are no closer to taking the action he desires>
...hmph! No reason to stick around here! Sounds like going with Cobalt's my best course right now. We'll take down that Slim creep, find out if that's my robot in there...and when it's over, I can ask Cobalt about those robots...
pop Posted by Fat Cramer on :
<wanders in>
Don't mind me, Senators, just checking out the cafeteria.
<wanders out>
Posted by Pov on :
quote:Originally posted by Lard Lad: <finishes reading>
So..."Lard Lad" did participate in LMB affairs while I was gone...somehow. They had to have used a robot...or robots. But why?
I know the robots had to have been used with Cobalt's knowledge--he knew I'd left to get my power back! Why did he have to keep the appearance that I'd never left, or at least still had a limited role...
<message breeps from the Omnicom>
<reads>
So...Cobalt and the others are finally planning to assault Slims..."other willing LMBers"...
<looks up and sees the Senators are no closer to taking the action he desires>
...hmph! No reason to stick around here! Sounds like going with Cobalt's my best course right now. We'll take down that Slim creep, find out if that's my robot in there...and when it's over, I can ask Cobalt about those robots...
pop
<Lardie can read? Since when? Is this in continuity?> Posted by Lard Lad on :
Hulk...READ!
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
As the duly appointed Senators from the Cloud Castle, we are here for our Swearing In Ceremony.
And our passes to the executive washroom, pool, and cafeteria.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I'm afraid gentleman, the only way to join this Senate is to be elected LMB leader, serve a term and retire. Please see the first post of this thread. It is for LMBP matters only and not open to Legion World.
May I suggest joining the Bingo Club at the Evil Genius Supper Club?
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
Well since Barley Horn was called away... Something about Doom Bringer and a sealed box... I suppose I'll have to raise this point of order on my own...
When is the senate going to force Lardi/Lard Lad to hold the election required by the LMBP Constitution?
So That Barley and I can be elected?
Hmmmm? You big cutie you?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
The Senate has never served that function before. If demand is there from a large portion of existing LMBers we will consider it.
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: The Senate has never served that function before. If demand is there from a large portion of existing LMBers we will consider it.
Well Then, I believe my Master's agreement with Mearl Dox specifies that we must follow the laws of Legion World as laid out by the Duly Elected LMBP Leadership... AND...
I believe that Lard Lad, NOT Lardi is the duly elected leader, or more correctly was the duly elected leader, since his term actually expired some time ago, wouldn't you agree, Cobie-Cakes?
So that leaves the LMBP effectively leaderless... Doesn't it?
So it woulld seem we no longer have any requirement to follow your laws, now do we?
That would seem to be an interesting question for your "Senate" to debate, wouldn't it?
Oh, but not to worry, Cobie-Poo, the Master has decreed that we are obligated to follow your laws... In all cases where they do not conflict with our own. Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Legion World authorities have yet to determine that "Lardi" is a separate entity than Lard Lad. Case precedent leans against your claims, my dear.
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
Not true Mr Shakespeare but we shall let your "Senate" decide.
But there are other areas where "case precident" is entirely clear. Such as the "Assault with Intent" laws. Which with the single exception of punishment are remarkably similar.
Mr. Cobalt I insist that you arrest this man for his actions last night. He assaulted me and injected me with some form of what can only be described as a "Date-Rape" drug.
There's no telling what he might have done to me if my friend and mentor Mr Barley Horn hadn't scared him off...
[ October 11, 2009, 09:01 AM: Message edited by: Zardi, the Eternal Man ]
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Oh, puh-leez.
Carrie Ann fell asleep on me, and I left; I had nothing to do with it. I wasn't even aware of Barley Horn's visit - assuming he indeed did come - until she just mentioned it.
Any wizardly spell to detect truth will verify my words.
This Senate you wish to join, Carrie Ann, is no place for lies. You would best dispense with them now.
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
YOU DARE!?!? You Assault ME! Then Question MY Honor!?!?
<A bolt of mystic energy lifts Kent from his feet and slams him into a wall>
You will pay for that INSULT with your LIFE Mortal! Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Now THAT is actual assault.
You claim to obey your master above all, yet violate his laws about obeying ours?
Is it your true colors being revealed here - or his?
It takes more than a triffling blast from a minor criminal like you to keep me down!
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
Very Well Shakespeare...
Barley Horn appears.
It has become obvious from the repeated assaults, invasions, and slanders your people have heaped upon us that the LMBP desires WAR with Cloud Castle...
Face Me! Cowardly Attacker of Women! Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
I don't take commands from liars.
(tosses a Chronal Howitzer at Barley Horn; he vanished into a distant time and place beyond even Zardi's reach)
Now STOP this dastardly smear campaign at once!
If you are looking for a pretext for war, just admit it - honestly, for once!
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
Toss one of those toys my way Mortal!
The only smear campaign going on here is you denying the fact that Carrie Ann was assaulted yesterday by either you or one of your teammates...
Now you have a choice... Surrender or Die!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
"Fact" implies actuality, Doomie.
I shall not surrender to a pack of lying thugs!
(fakes out Doomie by pretending to toss a Howitzer; instead plows directly into him with a full tackle. Begins battering Doomie senseless)
You 'dark hood' sorts are never as tough as you like to pretend!
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
<Throws Kent away from him and activates a capture spell, a magic net descends over Kent rendering him both immobile and senseless.>
Carrie Ann, Ready the portal... While we wait for Mr Shakespeare to pull out his final trick.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
(teleports out)
Nice try, arsewipe!
But I'm ready for anything you want to try to throw at me!
(unleaseds an energy web that ensnares Doomie and Carrie, freezing them in time)
and that's the end of that.
Posted by MysticLuna on :
(appears as a hologram)
~sigh~
I thought it be best to try technology for now.
I was monitoring this interaction.
I can always lend support to one, Kent Shakespeare.
But let us not talk about assualting women. You tried to suffocate me you little twit and your bull man attacked me.
And if your castle is taking resident on Legion World, then you have broken our laws.
[ October 11, 2009, 02:14 PM: Message edited by: MysticLuna ]
Posted by Candle on :
"Well, I guess my trumps YOUR portal, Miss Carrie!" says Candle as she materializes.
The 'gate' is directly behind the momentarily frozen Doom Bringer and Carrie-Ann.
As they begin to fight through the net's influence, she gives a slight butt of her Shield of Truth to Doom and he falls through the portal, dragging Carrie-Ann with him and they are gone.
The portal *closes.
quote:Originally posted by MysticLuna: . . . if your castle is taking resident on Legion World, then you have broken our laws.
"Those a great final words for this encounter with Master Zardi's minions, my Lady Luna," says Candle as she rights a chair.
"Don't worry, they were just dumped back in the Castle," Candle reassures them, "May we join Lady Luna in the Security Office, for securities sake?"
Cobalt and Kent nod and a small tessaract opens and they all step through to join Luna in the main office.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man:
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: The Senate has never served that function before. If demand is there from a large portion of existing LMBers we will consider it.
Well Then, I believe my Master's agreement with Mearl Dox specifies that we must follow the laws of Legion World as laid out by the Duly Elected LMBP Leadership... AND...
I believe that Lard Lad, NOT Lardi is the duly elected leader, or more correctly was the duly elected leader, since his term actually expired some time ago, wouldn't you agree, Cobie-Cakes?
So that leaves the LMBP effectively leaderless... Doesn't it?
So it woulld seem we no longer have any requirement to follow your laws, now do we?
That would seem to be an interesting question for your "Senate" to debate, wouldn't it?
Oh, but not to worry, Cobie-Poo, the Master has decreed that we are obligated to follow your laws... In all cases where they do not conflict with our own.
<before Shady teleports Cobie out in the above exchange, Cobalt made clear the following>
Carrie-Ann, I believe you are misinformed. The LMBP has several processes in place to deal with a loss of leader. While some are complicated, the foremost of these is not: we have a deputy leader, ready to take the place of the leader immediately. If Lard Lad is no longer fit to lead--or no longer present, as you suggest--then Cleome becomes temporary leader in his place, per the election guidelines.
In that case, we can proceed as we've been. As Security Chief, I've been in constant contact with our deputy leader and she is aware of all our interactions with the Castle folk.
However, no such determination has been made towards Lard Lad, as of yet. But do not think we are not ready to easily move from leader to deputy. Many of us our veterans to this sort of thing--and we've always let red tape and official processes justify our actions, rather than hinder them.
Posted by Zardi, the Eternal Man on :
Okay, who's in charge here?
I shouldn't need an inrto, but just in case, I am the Legendary Poser known as...DANTE, ESQ.
Calm yourselvs ladies, I'll be handing out my comm number later... but Business before Pleasure!
I'm looking for some loser called... Queball Kid?
That can't be right... what strait guy would call himself Queball Kid?
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trumps YOUR portal, Miss Carrie!" says Candle as she materializes. 