Law XII
No citizen of FREEDOM shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia or Space Cadets, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any citizen of FREEDOM be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Except SVW gets first dibs on like really neat treasures that are found and stuff like that.
Originally posted by StarValleyWyIncidentally, given that it's a trinary star system, the likelihood of any planets is minimal, I don't have any data on it, but trinary star systems would have some pretty hard-core tidal forces. Forget about this planet-plundering, set up a touristic hotspot and cash in on solar surfers, your local winds are likely to be great surfing. Who needs the stress of rulership when you can get a monopoly on pretty much the only recreational activity space has to offer. (apart from 0-g "gettin it on", but I imagine that's over-rated...)
That would go far toward explaining it... dang it. I just gotta get a handle on this HR thing. Come to think of it... the HR department is kind of a Brit lookin' gal... hmmm...
I'll tell you! Putting together a good planet plunder is getting more and more difficult! Good help is at a premium. And most everybody I tried to hire kept mumbling on and on ...[text shortened]... rmy a holes just waiting to swallow us up at the edge of the universe" and stuff like that.
Law XIII
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the District and town wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Originally posted by agrysonERrr... just a second...
Incidentally, given that it's a trinary star system, the likelihood of any planets is minimal, I don't have any data on it, but trinary star systems would have some pretty hard-core tidal forces. Forget about this planet-plundering, set up a touristic hotspot and cash in on solar surfers, your local winds are likely to be great surfing. Who needs the stress ...[text shortened]... ity space has to offer. (apart from 0-g "gettin it on", but I imagine that's over-rated...)
--in the background, svw heard yelling "where the heck is that dumb brit navigator?... the crapper... well get his sorry ass out here. This guy on the phone says that not only are we lost, but we're headed for something called a tricycle star or something! Get his sorry ass out here! I don't care if he has the triple trots!--
I'll get back to you on that. A tricycle star you say? Surfers?
-- overheard in the background... oh my gawd! we're heading for Californicate --
I gotta go now. We are experiencing... Technical Difficulties. Ahem
Law Number XIV
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Lawyer-Gaggle of the planet FREEDOM, than according to the rules of the common law.
Law XVI
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people... and by golly, that is ALL the things you can think of, NOT just those you like! Of course, SVW will be the one to sort of "define" these, should there be any disputes or arguments or stuff like that.
Law Number XVII
The powers not delegated to the Planet by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the Districts, are reserved to the Districts respectively, or to the people. The people have the right to kill the dumb buggers in the District government at any time as long as they get the permission of the Svw-Like-Know-It-All.
Originally posted by StarValleyWyHOW DARE YOU! I will fight you with my trusty rif...
Attention! SVW has arrived with massive forces and your capital has been destroyed! All of the pathetic utopian fools who came here to establish their perfect society have been put away in communes away from innocent children, sheep and dogs. They will be encouraged to live out their meaningless lives, dreaming of perfection and halucinating about gett ...[text shortened]... but mind your manners or I will send my enforcers. They will be on you like flies on stink!
Oh, yeah.
Carry on.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungUm, this is prolly a bad time to bring it up... but by any chance, can you Navigate? We seem to have hit a bit of a problem here. If you can at least tell the difference between "Andromeda" and "Androgenous"... we could really, really use your help here. But we're not lost! Oh no. We are just... locationally challenged.
HOW DARE YOU! I will fight you with my trusty rif...
Oh, yeah.
Carry on.
I await your offer to like... save our sorry asses. Your bentnevolent dictator, grand poobah etc... SVW
btw... should you SOMEHOW find a good map or something useful, I have need of a new -- oh say -- "Secretary of Sex and Depravity" on our next conquoring and/or plundering. You SEEM to be perfect for that job. Should we become "unlost" here... errr... you know?
Originally posted by StarValleyWyhttp://ovidiu-v.tripod.com/maps50/maps50.html
Um, this is prolly a bad time to bring it up... but by any chance, can you Navigate? We seem to have hit a bit of a problem here. If you can at least tell the difference between "Andromeda" and "Androgenous"... we could really, really use your help here. But we're not lost! Oh no. We are just... locationally challenged.
I await your offer to like... ...[text shortened]... ou SEEM to be perfect for that job. Should we become "unlost" here... errr... you know?
The software takes care of itself, provided you can work the catalogues. I'm sure there's no problem with a diplomat such as myself holding a ministry in your government alongside my diplomatic duties, particularly given that sex and depravity are unlikely to conflict with my portfolio. 😛😉
Originally posted by StarValleyWyI can find my way over troll infested bridges! Does that count?
Um, this is prolly a bad time to bring it up... but by any chance, can you Navigate? We seem to have hit a bit of a problem here. If you can at least tell the difference between "Andromeda" and "Androgenous"... we could really, really use your help here. But we're not lost! Oh no. We are just... locationally challenged.
I await your offer to like... ...[text shortened]... ou SEEM to be perfect for that job. Should we become "unlost" here... errr... you know?
Someone taught me how to set up a tub for methamphetamine synthesis, but I don't know which chemicals to use and am not very interested in finding out.
Originally posted by StarValleyWyWhat's this now?
Um, this is prolly a bad time to bring it up... but by any chance, can you Navigate? We seem to have hit a bit of a problem here. If you can at least tell the difference between "Andromeda" and "Androgenous"... we could really, really use your help here. But we're not lost! Oh no. We are just... locationally challenged.
I await your offer to like... ...[text shortened]... ou SEEM to be perfect for that job. Should we become "unlost" here... errr... you know?
Granny.
Originally posted by StarValleyWyAhh, you obviously haven't read my posts. But it would be a lot easier if you could just highlight the words that aren't from the US founding documents, i.e. your original contributions.
Yea. I can see that. In your case I estimate the point of over-dose at about "ten" words or three grunts... which ever comes first.