The Great Atlasian Powerwalk

[Platypus]

*Hugh stands on a platform in a park decked with red, blue and white stars, adressing the crowd in Modesto, California*

"I have here in my hand a letter to the Senate of Atlasia. It outlines my five priorities and how I think our nation could be improved. Now, whilst I trust the US Postal Service, this is the type of letter that deserves something special, something to really make everyone stand up and pay attention. It's the type of letter that needs to be supported by Atlasians, and as such, it will be carried to the door of the Senate chamber by hundreds of powerwalkers. At five points a new part of the letter will be released:

Enterprise, Nevada
Freedom, Oklahoma
Independence, Missouri
Liberty, North Carolina
Reliance, Virginia

Until arriving in Nyman, DC.

I entrust this to the people of Atlasia, who want change and openess in their capital. Working with the Senate, I believe I can be the President to provide that, and I ask you all to support this letter's progress to Nyman...and my own.

Thank you and let the relay begin!"

*Hughento passes the letter in an oversized plain manila envelope with a white star onto Margarethe Billings, 62, Kindergarten Teacher, Modesto California*

*Margarethe passes the letter to Maria-Jaunita Belmont, 32, Cleaner, Modesto California*

*Maria-Juanita passes the letter onto Michael Goldspink, 41, volunteer firefighter, Modesto California, who commences the powerwalk*

[Joe Republic]

I'll be taking bets on how far the letter gets.  The odds-on favorite is currently rural Tuolumne County, California, where Michael Goldspink is mugged and left for dead.

[Platypus]

There are back-up envelopes, kinda like the reserve olympic flame.

BTW, Michael Goldspink has passed it on to Cary Whall, 16, Student, Merced California, who passed it onto his mother, Geraldine Whall, 45, Secretary, Merced California. She will pass it onto Henry Bass, 59, Mayor, Planada California.

[True Democrat]

What is this organization called the US postal service?

[Platypus]

it's OUR postal service, the service of US.

[afleitch]

As the old adage goes 'I trust the postal service more than I trust the IRS' I hope it is a successful relay

[Platypus]

*The envelope is delivered to the stage by Shevonne Campbell, 33, Homemaker*

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm here today in Enterprise, Nevada to read the first part of my platform to make Atlasia a better place. It's a pretty simple idea that is getting feet moving across our nation, and today is being expressed right here.

*opens envelope*

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To the people of this city, I say: Get the jump on everyone else! Unemployement is low here, but there is certainly improvement to be made. It's a lovely place, but with these policies you can revitalise the commercial district and show off what may become the true jewel of southeast Nevada. I'd also like to announce my Vice-Presidential running mate to the good folk of Enterprise..."

*Hughento puts the letter back into the envelope, walks off the stage, and hands it to afleitch*

"Afleitch, who amongst other things has been the Governor of the Mideast, has agreed to join me in my campaign to bring about a better Atlasia."

*Afleitch starts powerwalking towards Freedom, Oklahoma*