PRAVDA SPECIAL #1 - 12th May 2003 - Election Results

Jamski · May 12, 2003, 03:34

COMRADES!
WE GREET EACH DAY WITH THE TRUTH!

Lenin's Birthday Edition of the Russian Newspaper "Pravda" which means "The Truth"

Welcome comrades to this special election issue of PRAVDA - the offical newsletter of the Human Hive. After massive open ballots accross the entire Hive the people have democratically elected a new Chairman. The workers unite in their love for Chairman Voltaire.

The Ministry of Information announces:

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The people of our great faction, the highest stage in human evolution, have appointed their beloved comrade Voltaire to serve them as the new, glorious and incredibly powerful leader!
Total votes pro: 97.9 %
Total votes contra: 0.2 %
abstentions: 3.6 %

Also elected democratically to serve the good of all :

Chairman of the Central Commission - Voltaire
Editoral Deputy to the Peoples' Advisory Council - War of Art
Commissioner for Democratic Reform - War of Art
Minister of Information - Micha
Commissioner for the Promotion of Public Morale - Vev
Minister for Scientific Knowledge - Static Universe
Vev - Commissioner for the Promotion of Public Morale
Members of the Peoples' Advisory Council - Calc II, HongHu

Elections for the ministries of Peace and Industry will follow soon, as will the appointment of Prefects. The Human Hive has amazed the people of Unity with the speed at which they have organised themselves. This is due to the superior efficiency of the planned economic system, and the glorious democratic nature of the people.

Onwards Comrades - the Future of Humanity lies in Cooperation, Brotherhood and Industry - Continue to Work for the Glory of the Human Hive

-Jam

Zero · May 12, 2003, 17:36

I find it funny that most people voted in the same yes option that I voted on.

Vev · May 12, 2003, 19:15

Celebrations by the People for their new Chairman Voltaire

The great common horde cheered in celebration as the disciplined columns of soldiers marched in dedication of their new chairman Voltaire. Patriotic songs were sung to commemorate this momentous event as the Human Hive strives to unite the human race for the greater good.

Speech Voltaire, Speech!
BTW War of Art, You included my name twice.

Method · May 12, 2003, 19:18

the glorious cybernetic consciousness would never make such a mistake

unless it was intentional - perhaps to illustrate your greatness, comrade?

Vev · May 12, 2003, 19:24

Actually there is two of Me, the Hive have already perfected Cloning.

Voltaire · May 12, 2003, 19:39

Today is a great day for socialism! Comrades, for the first time in history a communist nation will be build from nothing. No revolution, no class struggle, none of the traditional Marxist revolutionary theories apply any longer, for Comrades we come to a world untouched by the evils of capitalism.

The past experiments in socialism failed comrades because of the power of the capitalists, and we much admit Comrades they are formidable enemies. Valiantly socialists around the world struggled against capitalism in their attempts to preserve the revolution, but in the end failed for the capitalists sought nothing other than the overthrow of the Dictatorship of the Proletariat.

Today Comrades we being anew, we have the opportunity to create a true communist nation! For the first time in history the revolution takes on a new role, no longer is the revolution about the overthrow of our oppressors, the revolution now is to build the society Marx and Engels envisioned. The playing field is level Comrades, now is the time to show the capitalists the true power of communism. Now is the time for a true WORLD REVOLUTION! We will achieve Lenin's vision of a World Federative Republic of Soviets.

Comrades, Earth belonged to the oppressors, Planet will be ours!

Chairman Voltaire
Speech to the Assembly of the Proletariat on the Unity

Hercules · May 12, 2003, 22:34

The pirates were one of the first communist style societies. They were especially interested in the redistribution of wealth. And we still are.

Vev · May 12, 2003, 22:38

Is everyone's wealth part of the greater commonwealth of the pirates?

Jamski · May 13, 2003, 06:04

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Originally posted by Vev
Actually there is two of Me, the Hive have already perfected Cloning.

This explains how we can have more than 100% of our citizens vote. It was no computer error after all.

-Jam

Nubclear · May 13, 2003, 06:09

The University Tribune condemns the lack of a "No" option in this poll and wishes to point out that this only contributes to the fact that Pravda is NOT an objective news source and should not be trusted for any fair and balanced news.

The University Tribune would also like to note that all University Tribune outlets will also serve as stations of backup for any refugees attempting to escape the evil Hive Despotism. Because the University Tribune is a nationalized industry of the University of Planet, all outlets are therefore owned by the University of Planet and official university territory and therefore any persons may be granted asylum.

Communisms name shall not be tarnished by these Maoist fools

Jamski · May 13, 2003, 06:14

Pah - we don't see any kind of poll for University leader. The UoP is probably run by a dictatorship, and the citizens are simply informed afterwards as to who has been "elected".

BTW, who is/was Mao

-Jam

Nubclear · May 13, 2003, 06:19

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Originally posted by War of Art
Pah - we don't see any kind of poll for University leader. The UoP is probably run by a dictatorship, and the citizens are simply informed afterwards as to who has been "elected".

That is what YOU do, as signaled by your COMPLETLY SKEWED poll consisting of the options "Yes" and "Yes".

However, in the interst of answering all valid questions: The University of Planet did indeed have a poll and Archaic came out the winner.

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BTW, who is/was Mao

-Jam

You should know. You do carry the Red Book with you, dont you?

Drogue · May 13, 2003, 07:10

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Originally posted by War of Art
BTW, who is/was Mao

Chairman Mao of the People's Republic of China.

BTW, isn't the Hive meant to be police state above all else, and is not allowed to choose democracy should it ever want to? Just a thought

Drogue · May 13, 2003, 07:20

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Originally posted by War of Art
Pah - we don't see any kind of poll for University leader. The UoP is probably run by a dictatorship, and the citizens are simply informed afterwards as to who has been "elected".

Neither of your factions posted a poll. Indeed the only faction to do so, and the only faction with a real choice and discussion, was the Great Cybernetic Consciousness. Not only are we democratic, we have reached the pinacle of democracy - telepathy. Bow before ~~the mighty will of the Consciousness~~ our high standards of democracy

Micha · May 13, 2003, 09:17

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Originally posted by Tassadar5000

The University Tribune condemns the lack of a "No" option in this poll and wishes to point out that this only contributes to the fact that Pravda is NOT an objective news source and should not be trusted for any fair and balanced news.

The University Tribune would also like to note that all University Tribune outlets will also serve as stations of backup for any refugees attempting to escape the evil Hive Despotism. Because the University Tribune is a nationalized industry of the University of Planet, all outlets are therefore owned by the University of Planet and official university territory and therefore any persons may be granted asylum.

Communisms name shall not be tarnished by these Maoist fools

That statement reminds me of the offer I made to you some days ago:

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Originally posted by Micha
Dear Mr. Tassadar5000.
The always polite state security, instituted to serve our people, invites you to have a longer "stay" here in the Hive. We would be pleased if you would participate in "discussions" about major political and social issues with our state security members.
We will of course provide free housing and food for you. Well, your "room" will lack a few comforts, such like windows, bathrooms and beds. We ask you to forgive us about these things...

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As People’s Commissar of Information I have to remind you that this will be the last Edition of PRAVDA where uncensored capitalist propaganda spam will be tolerated. Well, not tolerated, it just won´t punished. Not yet.

FlameFlash · May 13, 2003, 10:42

Just make 'im walk the plank if 'e gives you too much trouble, Micha.

Micha · May 13, 2003, 13:06

Hehe, that sounds great... And it saves costs...

Why don´t we work together, the Nautilus Pirates and the Hive...? It would fit pretty fine!
"We catch them, you lash them!"

Like the idea?

Voltaire · May 13, 2003, 13:06

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Originally posted by Tassadar5000
The University Tribune would also like to note that all University Tribune outlets will also serve as stations of backup for any refugees attempting to escape the evil Hive Despotism. Because the University Tribune is a nationalized industry of the University of Planet, all outlets are therefore owned by the University of Planet and official university territory and therefore any persons may be granted asylum.

The Human Hive has granted no such request that the University Tribune outlets be treated as University "territory". Anything and everything on Hiverian soil is property of the People of the Human Hive. As such if any further threats persist from the UofP, the CCC will feel compelled to seize control of University outlets in Hiverian territory for the protection of the people. Your capitalists propaganda will not be allowed to contaminate the innocence of our nation.

-Chairman Voltaire

Drogue · May 13, 2003, 14:47

A conflict of words already

Nubclear · May 13, 2003, 15:34

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Originally posted by Voltaire

The Human Hive has granted no such request that the University Tribune outlets be treated as University "territory". Anything and everything on Hiverian soil is property of the People of the Human Hive. As such if any further threats persist from the UofP, the CCC will feel compelled to seize control of University outlets in Hiverian territory for the protection of the people. Your capitalists propaganda will not be allowed to contaminate the innocence of our nation.

-Chairman Voltaire

Ah. So are you saying that your OWN PEOPLE are not intelligent enough to tell between propaganda and truth?

If you shut down TUT outlets in your territory..............

Drogue · May 13, 2003, 15:42

What right do you have to spew your propaganda in his nation? And maybe they are not smart enough, Nerve Stapling has side effects, you know

Voltaire · May 13, 2003, 18:13

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Originally posted by Tassadar5000

Ah. So are you saying that your OWN PEOPLE are not intelligent enough to tell between propaganda and truth?

If you shut down TUT outlets in your territory..............

If I shut down TUT outlets in Hiverian territory you'll what? Research me to death?

Voltaire · May 13, 2003, 18:15

Better yet, go ahead and publish the TUT in the Hive, so long as we can publish PRAVDA in the University... then we'll let the people decide where they get their information from.

Method · May 13, 2003, 19:04

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Originally posted by Voltaire

If I shut down TUT outlets in Hiverian territory you'll what? Research me to death?

good one (comrade)!

Drogue · May 13, 2003, 19:12

I thought I'd never see it, the UoP threatening the military might of the Hive

Voltaire · May 13, 2003, 19:18

Those pesky scientists just never know when to keep their mouths shut.

Voltaire · May 13, 2003, 19:20

I better stop before I cause an international incident.

Googlie · May 13, 2003, 19:40

Voltaire:

Can you add me to the Hive member list (I likely won't post anything, but would be interested in following the discussions as the map unfolds and as the AI is encountered)

Thanx in advance

Googlie

Nubclear · May 13, 2003, 22:08

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Originally posted by Voltaire
Those pesky scientists just never know when to keep their mouths shut.

Take one bamboo stick, and bend it. It is hard, but can be done. Take thousands of bamboo sticks, and try to bend them. There, you have the might of the Human Hive. Hit people with the bamboo sticks and they can die.

Take one thermonuclear bomb and detonate it. There, you have the might of the University. Hit the bamboo sticks with it and they will evaporate, easily and harmlessly.

Yes, we shall outreasearch your pathetic faction, as we all know you cannot do ANY research of your own. And then, we shall apply the pressure of both numbers AND technology against your backwards units and you will break, and The Hive shall be ours for all time

Voltaire · May 14, 2003, 00:24

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Originally posted by Tassadar5000
Take one bamboo stick, and bend it. It is hard, but can be done. Take thousands of bamboo sticks, and try to bend them. There, you have the might of the Human Hive. Hit people with the bamboo sticks and they can die.

Take one thermonuclear bomb and detonate it. There, you have the might of the University. Hit the bamboo sticks with it and they will evaporate, easily and harmlessly.

Yes, we shall outreasearch your pathetic faction, as we all know you cannot do ANY research of your own. And then, we shall apply the pressure of both numbers AND technology against your backwards units and you will break, and The Hive shall be ours for all time

Do I head the University threatening the use of prohibited WMD against the peace loving people of the Human Hive? The UN is going to have a field day.

As for research Comrade Tass, you apparently have not seen the might of the Human Hive expanded. We will match and even outperform your research with sheer numbers. Likewise your superior technology is no match for our nearly infinite numbers. We shall ram you until you give up!