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[viced]

Hey, imports. I don't know how many of you follow the news routinely, but... I figured I would come on here, while my press guy goes to tell the news outlets.

[ He looks away from the screen, for a moment, before back to the camera. ]

Effective...well, as soon as it can be arranged, I've decided to give up my position as ambassador of De Chima, Virginia. I'd like to thank everyone for their support, and their willingness to let me nose in on your lives and your opinions, and I hope... that in the future, you'll allow me to keep doing that.

I'm not exactly done with politics, or I'd probably have stopped breathing by this point. I'm not really in the business of giving up, but... When opportunity strikes...

[ Another pause. This one considerably longer. He tipped his head, as if he was listening to something off-screen. Of course, he was. ]

So, it's official. This one's mostly for anyone currently living in Virginia -- hopefully you'll be voting, and if you do, I'll appreciate your vote in November. I'll be running to become your elected Sentor in DC.

But, obviously, more than that, I'd appreciate hearing what's important to you. Just because I'll -- hopefully -- be one of the honorable senators for Virginia, doesn't mean I don't intend to forget about the rest of you imports. I'd like to take our voices to the Senate floor, whenever possible.

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[crapbearer]

Wait, we can run for office? Like, legitimate senate, not some sequestered Import Senate?

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[viced]

Nobody ever said we couldn't, you know. I put the request in, and I was approved to run.

So, you know, you can do anything you put your mind to.

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[rocksforbrains]

[Santo's eyes almost glossed completely over this and he was going to let it pass without comment, but wait-]

Oh, hey. That's right. I can vote now! I mean, I never registered back home 'cause screw it, but I might as well now.

Okay, Mr. Wanna-be Senator, sell me on voting for you.

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[viced]

Shit, I'm going to be doing a lot of that for a bit -- okay, what things do you care about? Let's start with that.

[112ounces]

I didn't know we can run for office, let alone vote except the Ambassador part.

Wouldn't Porting out be an issue? It's not like we can control it.

[viced]

Well... If I had only been here a year or so, yeah.

But I've been an import for almost seven years, at this point, it's more likely we'll see the apocalypse than I'll get ported out.

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[helpline]

The robot politician wants to go up further in politics. [ said with a small little frown. There's just a metaphorical /points to eyes points to you, Mitch, the Doctor does not like politicians that much. ]

Good luck, I suppose.

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[viced]

Shit, doctor, I'm touched.

I'll do my best to do you proud if I make it to DC.

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[annihiliner]

What does a senator do?

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[viced]

They make laws for the entire country, approve budgets, bring appropriations bills to the forefront, and as a whole, make themselves complete nuisances to the president --

[ A pause, and a laugh. ]

The last one's a joke, by the way. A senator is a part of the legislative branch, so they're in charge of making laws.

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[aggressiveapathy]

What's the first fund raiser?

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[viced]

I don't know, isn't that your job?

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[slightlyoffchilt]

Congratulations. Does this mean you'll endorse any of the would-be Ambassadors to come?

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[viced]

I was planning on staying hands off, actually. I don't want any... accusations of trying to shadow-run an ambassador's position from the background, you know what I mean?

I'm sure someone would be concerned, if I did.

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[boobwindow]

Senator Hundred does have a ring to it, don't you think?

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[viced]

Well I certainly agree.

Besides, I think... it would be nice, to have a voice in what's happening to us legislatively.

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[shifting]

...Well damn. Congratulations are in order, I guess. Are you the first one of us to try it?

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[viced]

Yeah, as far as I know, I am. I mean, we have our ambassador positions, but I don't think anyone has tried so far to go anywhere other than that.

But you know, if we don't try, we won't know.

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[burnseternal]

It sounds to me as if you will have more use for meditation than before, Mitchell Hundred.

[He's not using his full name as a point of emphasis -- he calls everyone by their full names until they indicate that they prefer to be called otherwise.]

I admit to knowing precious little of the intricacies of this country's political system but, I think, I will offer you my congratulations nonetheless; it seems to me a trial to acquire a position of even minor power.

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[viced]

Ah, thanks. I'll probably be meditating a hell of a lot more, you're right.

[ A pause, then. ]

But you're right, this was the easy part, saying that I'm going to run. But actually getting the position's going to be a hell of another fight.

[flynnnotjunior]

Good luck, I guess.

[viced]

Thanks, I guess? You big into politics?

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[ringen]

Well, well. What a large step for the proud ambassador. Best of luck to you, Mitchell.

[ Also hi, hello, Gaby is back. ]

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[viced]

Oh! Gaby, you're back. How're things treating you this time around? And, ah, thanks.

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[baetiful]

Congratulations on your bold move, Soon-to-Be Senator Hundred. I have every faith you will gain the support from not only imPorts, but the natives of Virginia who have seen what you've done for the city of De Chima.

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[viced]

I hope so, I guess that's my job to tell them why they should vote for me, though, isn't it? I have every confidence that I'll be able to convince them of that. By this point, I think I'm practically an old pro at campaigning.

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[angelfire]

A campaign like that needs funding, doesn't it?

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[viced]

Is this going to be my equivalent of the Temptation of Christ?

[acclimatized]

Good luck, Mitch. I hope it all goes well.

[viced]

Wait -- really?

[ A pause. ]

I mean, thanks.

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[marriedmedium]

Best of luck, darling! Tell me, what is your stance on liquor laws?

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[viced]

Liquor laws?

Well, it's more of a local-issue than a national one, but... I'm not really in favor of any sort of prohibition, if that's what you're asking.

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[superposition]

Senator, is it? I wasn't even aware we could vote in general elections.

[Admittedly this is because he is not in the habit of voting, and thus did not bother to find out.]

there is no such thing as late

[viced]

Surprise?

[ His smile is just a touch amused. ]

I mean -- we're granted the rights of citizens. I say we use them.