First Rule Is; No First Rule:
Jimmy Cincinnati
Today is my eBirthday. I'm two years old. I've decided that it was time to write an origin story. I hope that you enjoy:
Origin of Tom Joad's Ghost:
(Deep in an artic glacier, where the master grows his clones, an insidious plot unfolds. One of the elders is giving a presentation to the Master and a crowd of onlookers.)
*The Creator* What is it that makes the ideal man; Is it strength or intelligence? Maybe it's Bravado. Perhaps it's something that is secreted from a gland?
(Two assistants roll a tarp off of a scaffold, revealing a large glass tub with several wire and hoses protruding.)
*The Creator* I have produced a new product line. It was designed in the likeness of His Holiness. No deviation was tolerated. It comes complete with, oral traditions. As well as documents declaring freedoms of state.
(Keeping in mind; I have only known sleep, until this point. While I had slept, they had kept my mind content and did what they would, with my flesh. Gasping for air, I arose from the tub.)
The Creator was strait to the point, "You will join the master and I, in a holy war, to rid the world of his enemies."
As I caught my breath, I was able to speak my first words, "Why are you doing this?"
The Creator didn't mess around, "If you aren't with me, you are against me. I'll export you off to the outmost reaches of space and sell you for all you're worth."
"I'll do as I'm told," I conceded.
The Master gave me the tools to despoil all that he ruled. I declared myself overlord.
But, I became despised by all of the other hordes. My proliferation was a threat to the established order. A five way war was waged. Millions were killed.
As the smoked settled over the burning corpses, it was revealed that the Eastern Horde, would reign supreme. After receiving various forms of torture, I was drown in a bucket of feces. As was their custom, they burned my remains.
Their reign would not be long. The Eastern Horde had lost too many. The void was soon filled by the more domineering forces. As their numbers swelled, they became the envy of the Western Hoard. And how dare they provoke the wrath of the Old Queen.
She tried enlisting her former allies. But, she only found support from those with whom she shared a bloodline. Minor skirmishes would ensue. But, self preservation would keep either side from becoming fully committed. Until, there were no riches or land left to gain.
The master called another meeting of the elders. I was reincarnated on August 7, 2012. Although, at the time, I had no memory of my past life.
As many of you already know, I'm running for the Socialist Freedom Party Presidency.
I've already begun to implement some of the initiatives that I had mentioned. Whether elected or not, I plan to follow through.
Lot's of members have been working on party infrastructure projects. I want to insure that the credit goes to where it is due. I've only made one proposal since joining the party. The rest of the time, I was only stating my opinion.
Thanks to J.A.Lake. He is leading our recruitment effort. He is also a beast at the media module.
Thanks to Jude Conners. He has been at the center of our domestic diplomatic effort. He helped me get into congress, for the first time.
Thanks to Pilot Phil. He has been doing some innovative work. His work ranges from creating activates to customizing communes.
Thanks to Captain Recks. He has been leading the international diplomatic effort. He is also responsible for our social welfare programs.
Thanks to Shiloh13 for his help in recruitment .
Thanks to Insane Kaleb for serving as the Bear Cavalry commander.
Thanks to Phoenix Quinn for sharing his talent with the Writers Guild.
Thanks to everyone that is serving on the revolutionary committee.
Tanks for Tots:
Here is what you need to qualify for 5 q7 Tanks;
#1. You must be level 34, or under.
#2. Your top damage, in a campaign, must be for the eU.S.
#3. Introduce yourself in the comments box. If you qualify, tanks will arrive shortly.
Government Cheese:
Here is what you will need to qualify for 500 health units; (Food quality may vary.)
#1.You need to be level 34 or under.
#2. You must be an eU.S. citizen.
#3. Introduce yourself, in the comments box. If you qualify, the food will arrive shortly.
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Hello Aliens:
We've got great deals on lots of quality stock, here. They are ready for abduction, insemination and hybridization.
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Letter from a congressman:
Hello again;
It's been close to two weeks since I wrote you. You are probably starting to wonder where I am.
Honestly, there hasn't been much to report. Only three discussions have taken place. (If you don't count the budget approvals) Don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. The forum is not a friendly place and I'm a bit of an outcast, anyways. I've seen people get into Congress, after playing for 5 days. It took me 23 months and I still feel like an outsider, looking in.
The Party was able to get two members into congress, this month. It was good for morale. But. it didn't change anything. I'm not sure what would. Hopefully, someone else can figure it out. I won't be running again.
well, I was just writing to let you know that I'm alright. I'll be back on the 23rd.
Your Bud; GotJ
Grab a pen and paper. Help us write the people's history.
Comments
No comments?
Why don't you talk to yourself?
Sounds good. What did you think of the article?
You have issues.
Look who's talking
comments
You are a figment of my imagination.
I wonder was there ever a 'Tom Joad' who played this game?
Nice writing mate, voted o7
Thanks for the encouragement.
I couldn't find another Tom joad. But, I couldn't find a lot of people and I know they exist. They may not show up because they're dead or changed their names. Who knows?
Happy eBirthday
Thank you. I didn't know it had been that long, until I logged on, today. Plato Should send us an alert.
BTW; You are qualified for the food.
Yeah, an alert would be nice, wouldn't it? Personally, I tend to forget my eBirthday and then realize it passed a week or so later. lol
As always amazing writing GoTJ!!!
I thought it was good. But, I always have doubts, soon after I publish.
I can hardly wait until you take over the reigns for the party!
It has been a marathon. In my opinion, you have paid your dues. But, you had already done that before I was eBorn.
Now, are you going to pass that Dubie. It's not a talking stick.
GoTJ4PP!!
Help us add, "Party President," to the list of names that I've been called.
He's a mushroom cloud laying mother---
---shut your mouth---
---I'm just talkin' 'bout Tom Joad 😛
Just doing my part, for entropy.
Ain't we all 😉
Happy eBirthday and good luck on the Party President election.
Thanks for the goodwill. Hell, I've got a slogan and I'm active. What else could I need?
A spot in BC, Duh 😉
Awesome sauce is awesome.
For some bizarre reason this piece brought to my addled mind the lyrics from that song that Gram Parsons did that went like...
In my hour of darkness, in my time of need
Oh Lord grant me vision, Oh Lord grant me speed
Go figger.
Part Matrix, Part Rocky Horror Picture Show and song lyrics. Inspired by the Aluminum foil tent, rant. But, it's completely original.
Wouldn't no first rule, technically mean no rules ? Because then rule #2, would thus be rule #1 and then it would also be no rule #1 canceling itself out ... It's like a rule paradox ..
You mean that I've missed my chance to make this tittle, even longer?
I think PQ has good taste, but becareful, cause he doesn'tmind being missleading...Gram Parson, the guy who scared the Stones, and that saying something "Wild Horses"
great article and good luck
@ as; I don't worry about anything on eRebublik. This keyboard makes me, pretty much, invincible.
Reminds me of the 007 movie where the guy is screaming "I am Invincible" and awhile later he is dead. lol
That reminds me of Monty Python scene with the Dark Knight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikssfUhAlgg
please tell me who sells combat-stash
I wouldn't be much help. I haven't bought any.