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Skippy sends troops to Midwest, slowed by mutiny[/b]

Skippy is slowly making his way to the Midwest Region, especially the Dakotas, but is being slowed by more and more troops taking the side of the rebellion. Shouts of "Our arms are for freedom!" can be heard echoing from his camps. At this point it looks like by the time he gets to Pierre, He'll hold 55% of his original army, which will be give him less troops than the rebels.

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Rebel setting fire to White House not SoS[/b]


Despite claims by certain News Services, the rebel seeting flames to the White House is not SoS, but instead.....True Dem? more to come!

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Nyman settles, White House is fine[/b]

The small group of pseudo-rebels under TD have calmed, a reporter tells us, and the White House has suffered almost no damage in the small, short fire. TD escaped after his group turned against him.

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Freedom Fighters win, Skippy, Ebowed get off scott-free


A victory for the Crimson Revolution as Ebowed backs down, and gives a weak statement around 2:30 EST. Despite the victory for freedom, it seems the culprits, reston and Ebowed, will get off with no punishment. In fact, Ebowed will continue to run our great nation. I suggest that instead of a third term, we cut his second term short. As in cut it to end about......now.

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Video proves that JCar didnt kill Harry
DEVELOPING STORY

Despite claims by other, incompetent news services, It has been proven that Senator JCar did not kill Harry Nelson. There is video proof, given to the Atlasian Messenger recently, that proves that JCar was at an enviromental rally outside of Augusta at the time of the murder.

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Continuation of JCar story. More proof against Claim.
DEVELOPING STORY

More news has come out debunking the claims of the anti-SDP newspaper, Midgard. It seems that, despite thier claims, there are no grassy knolls near the area of the duel. This would make it impossible for JCar to have fired a shot from one.

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Midgard is not a newspaper, it is the GM.

Actually, citing the White House announcement made a few minutes ago, those articles arent valid, so Im correct. Chew on that Skippy. Hate me all you want, Im still right. And youre still Skippy.

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AM bought by Atlasia World News

Since the papers been bought (finally), Im locking up this thread to be kept for historical purposes.


We had a good run, and garnerend about 3300 views, a very impressive number. We were the home of a revolution, and we are famous for polling.  I enjoyed serving you all, and I hope you enjoyed reading. I love you all, even Preston (usually ). This is the Atlasian Messenger, signing off.

Good night, and good luck.


(Sorry for being so dramatic, I had to )

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Prez Election Results


Howdy gang! Miss us? I'll prolly forget about it afterthe election, but I figure the Atlasian Messenger can re-start for a little to keep results.




Ill keep major presidnetial updates, as well as eventually calling the election. No regionals though. Ill also update results as much as possible, though most of the evening tomorrow Ill be gone.

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Why not keep the paper going?... I'd be glad to commentate.

We'll see how the election goes. Maybe I will keep it up.

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Comorant Comorades Fight for Regional Recognition


Today, Lewis, citizen of the Midwest and supporter of the Comorant in its' bid to be Midwest Regional bird, began a campaign to challange the Midwest Governor-for-Life's decision to break a popular vote tie in last week's election. There has been no word from the Governor, but many supporters have rallied around Lewis, including VP-elect Jas. We will kep you updated on the situation.

Messenger Again Looking for Employees


CEO of the AM, Speed of Sound, has announced that he is looking to interview for some columnists. These writers will not write general news, but rather write specific themed columns.

Jas Already Delivering On Promises


In what is a very promising development, Jas is already beginning to outline one of what is sure to be many reforms to our current system. The VP-elect has decided to spread out his first reforms, tackling controversial issues, like Line-Item Vetoes, and very agreeable changes, like the Judicial Term Limit proposition. We will keep you updated on the progress of the Initiative, as well as the actions of the new Administration.

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BREAKING NEWS!


This just in! Governor ILV has just announced that he is rejecting and will reject any attempt to add the Comorant to the Midwest National Bird Slate.


EDIT (12:53 AM 6/27/07): The Atlasian Messenger, while on very good terms with the Governor, urges all citizens, both of Midwest citizenship and not, to message the Governor and tell him to allow the Comorant to join the ranks with the Cardinal as Midwest Regional Bird. (Sorry Gov'nr )


Check back to this post for any more news on this subject, as I will edit it in.

Also, I plan to use an edit in style for every article, so be sure to check back on current events often. (I will make new edits quite clear)

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Election Disagreements Finally Decided in the Courts, Not on the Battlefield

In the last few days, Atlasia had its normal wave of post election backlash. Something was different this time though: No bloodshed. Instead, those who had something to say did it with a lawyer, not a gun. Both the Midwest and the Pacific are facing lawsuits in the wake of the election's end, by Ernest and King respectively. We will keep you updated on both cases.

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Atlasian Messenger CEO Stays Up Too Late, Miscounts Votes


Apparently it was a tie. Im going to bed now.

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Fixed

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Hey now! Its mistakes like that that made this paper famous in the first place!

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This is absolutely correct. I will run again in October as a member of the Union Party which MAS also belongs to. I would like it if the Atlasian Messager would print a correction on this or I will bring them to court. Good day.
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Did anyone read the banner? Anyone? "The Atlasian Messenger, the news thats usually right most of the time" that was not a most of the time moment.

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Keystone Phil Wins Election, Paper Actually Right This Time

True Democrat conceded the Northeast senate seat to Keystone Phil today after the Supreme Court found that Defarge's vote for TD did not count, thus handing the election over to KPhil. The Conservative movement and the newly formed ILAC, both of which Phil is a member of, are both very pleased with the victory.

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It's Time to Bury the Budget

Welcome, my friends, to The Speed of Sounds, the new editorial by Atlasian Messenger CEO and social activist Speed of Sound.


The senate has, in its many months as an institution, benefit this great nation with its better than expected effeciency, something that I have always taken pride in and still do (except for the Free Trade era ).

But one thing has sat in the shadows, taunting senators, economists and more for quite some time. The necessity for a new budget is not unkown, and yet every term it gets pushed aside for something more important (And I too am guilty of voting to table the budget as a senator). In fact, here's an interesting tidbit. The last time we passed a budget? Late 2005! So whats the point? Good question, because Im afraid I just dont have an answer. The budget at this point is nothing more than a tri-monthly blemish on the Atlasian Government.


And so today, I call upon the senate to finally pop this insufferable numeric pimple.

Senators! Give it up and remove that thing already!

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I appreciate your choice to move this to the senate floor greatly, sir.

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Fairness to Office Holders is Freedom From Red Tape

Atlasia has evolved itself over time to meet new needs and take on new challenges. Unfortunately, small loopholes and nitpicking have left many unhappy with Atlasia, sometimes to the point of leaving. The nitpicking, while often correct, has been a serious issue that has left to inactivity issues and difficulty confirming election results without a bloodbath be it in the court or on the battlefield. This weekend, Atlasia has a great opportunity to get rid of at least some of that nasty red tape. All across the nation, pople will be voting on the Fairness to Office Holders amendment, recently passed by the senate. The amendment will effectively remove the requirement for office holders to make thier state of residence known at all times, the exact rule that was key in the DWTL witch hunt. I urge my readers to go out to the polls, and fry off some of that beureaucratic fat!

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bumping article as voting continues.


I would also like to give thanks to the Midwest, Pacific, and Mideast for all but passing the amendment, and I hope to add the Southeast and Northeast to this list soon!

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Does the editor believe we sholuldn't know where our officeholders live?

I obviously support this measure, as most people will probably make where they live in the fantasy world known, and those who dont wont have to suffer the way DWTL did. Its just another way people who arent aware (AKA new people) or people who make one mistake and remove it by accident thrown out of office for political reasons. I dont like the option even being open, and therefore I support this amendment.

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Response to VP Jas's letter:


May I begin by saying that I am honored to have you writing in to the paper. You have been a fantastic success, and am proud to see you backing up the paper (or actually the paper backing up you) on this issue. You are absolutely correct. Its not like we are blocking the populace off from information, we're just stopping annoying witch hunts which only pop up when necessary. I hardly see why anyone needs to know this info other than in rare occasions, in which case it is readily available. Your perspective is crystal clear, and I appreciate it.