Recent content by The Whispering Monk

OH, you're absolutely right. I expect that the whole Psi issue will come to a nasty head. Likely see Bester and Co. leave to takeover their own realm if not the Earth Alliance. What they could do operating behind the scenes in a place like the Combine.

That sense of 'not the good guys' was also the result of existential threats...even when they weren't real. Also...influenced by Shadow operatives. Those are probably not that present, but it's possible some came over with the shift...though I doubt it. This TL is likely to be much more...

I think that 'its' is referring to the office/administration, not just the actual Emir.

I just don't have the time.

That's the problem...Russia really doesn't know that b/c they refuse to accept that.

Crimson skies definitely does. It was actually a pretty fun game!

we're still doing this?

Exactly my point as well.

Flip the switch on the bastard.

If you have the room, invest in a chest freezer, and then go invest in a whole cow or pig. Have someone raise it then take it to the butcher's to cut up for you. Store in the freezer. It's an expensive lump sum, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper than buying from the grocers.

In the USA, something like 500,000 people a year die from medical mistakes. I'll have to see if I can find the actual stats; it's been a while since I looked them up.

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This is why it's important to keep a longarm in your umbrella stand.

But he is likely politically safe.

History certainly rhymes.