Relevant words from "V"

[Atrahasis]

Donovan, Resistance Fighter: "The "chemical" is just a smokescreen, isn't it? You're really here for the water!"

Martin, the Visitor: "That's right. We need it for sustenance, and to power our fusion generators. It is such a rare commodity, but your planet happens to be blessed with it."

Donovan, Resistance Fighter: "But we could've shared it!"

Martin, the Visitor: "Some of us proposed that. But our leader wanted it all. And besides water, there is another basic shortage on our planet..."

Donovan, Resistance Fighter: "...Food! But how did a guy like that (speaking of the V emperor) become leader of your planet anyways?"

Martin, the Visitor: "Charisma. And circumstances were that none of us spoke out against him until it was too late. What? Happens on your planet too, doesn't it?"

Donovan, Resistance Fighter: "I guess it does."

[CptSavage]

Heh. Reminds me of the fact that if certain circumstances are arranged, FEMA could declare martial law over the country and completely take over.


You make think I'm kidding, but think about it. They could Coax a minor nuclear attack, like a dirty-nuke or something, something that would require hazard cleanup, not to mention martial law, nation wide, and Bam.....once the nation is effectively in thier hands, the constitution, the senate, house of representatives, everything....gone.


Charisma and Complacancy(SP?) aren't the only things that could hand a world over to those who would abuse their power.