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The Xavier Institute Mod Journal ([personal profile] astonishing_xmods) wrote in [community profile] xavier_institute_logs2014-11-05 08:19 pm

The Last Stand [OPEN]]

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"... sweeping victories in both the House and Senate. Creed and his fellow Last Stand congressmen celebrated today, eager to begin the new legislation they promised in their collective campaign. Senator Creed enthusiastically exclaimed that the era of letting mutants go unchecked were finally going to come to an end..."


"... calling themselves the 'Mutant Liberation Front', or MLF, the campaign of vandalism and propaganda has been extensive in Europe and has started to appear in the United States and Canada as well. The MLF are most recognized by their tag sign of the double helix, along with the word LIBERATE. Most authorities are not incredibly concerned, as the group has been non-violent so far..."


"... as talks have broken down with Genosha. A special ambassador from the United States has been assigned to speak with Genosha on behalf of the US government, Gabrielle Haller, has stated that she will ensure that peace between the two nations will be assured. Haller and President Kelly left for Genosha this morning..."


"... Mutant Arts Council of Greater New York reported record setting turnout for their Halloween charity events in District X and are now focusing on their next seasonal event for the coming holidays. The Council is also looking for volunteers for District X soup kitchens for the winter months..."


"... making her the only platinum record seller in 2018. Industry analysts say that the hype that came as a result of Dazzler's coming out spiked the sales of her album well past anything else that's been release this year. Billboard expects "Mojoworld" to make the double platinum certification before the end of the year, with the Christmas shopping season approaching..."


"... projecting the coldest winter in the last twenty years for much of the United States. Certain voices outside the scientific community have gone from denying climate change to accepting it, under the caveat that climate change is now being blamed on possible mutant interference... "


[[ ooc: Students and teachers are free to start their own threads in this log in response to one or more of these news clips, or even to things related but not specifically posted here. ]]
batteredbatter: (Casual)

MLF

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-11 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, Koshi was kind of confused too]

Uh, yeah, "liberation" is cool and all but are they doing anything besides graffiti?
niepokonany: (She's a young girl talking about herself)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-12 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
No clue yet, still looking into it.

[He's tapping away at differing links on his tablet, skimming some as he talks, saving some for later.]

I'm not sure how organized they are, either? Like, if they have an actual agenda, or people are just kinda getting together and doing whatever?
batteredbatter: (That doesn't sound right.)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-12 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe it's one of those internet things... I mean, I guess sometimes those can raise awareness but they really need organization...

[Hope he's not the kind that minds people reading over his shoulder, because Koshi's doing just that]
niepokonany: (I'm a mouse. Duh!)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-13 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Nah, Feliks doesn't care.]

I mean, I'm kinda pretty into online awareness stuff, but the difference is me or the people who I picked are always there to moderate, and anyone who gets all weird and violent is totally out? If it's just, like, "yeah, let's fight back but we're not gonna put limits on how!", that's getting pretty sketchy pretty fast.

Not that I actually know if that's their deal or not, yet? I'm still checking.
batteredbatter: (Upset)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-13 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Well, the news is saying it's nonviolent so far...

[Though yeah, that definitely makes it sound like there's room for escalation]

I don't know why anyone would think violence would be a good way to get people on your side though.
niepokonany: (Stop trying to make "fetch" happen)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-13 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
Well, like, maybe they're not interested in getting humans or moderates on their side? It could be kinda going after the people who wanna get back at the people who hurt us, or the ones who wanna feel better than someone else for a change.

Or they could be less worried about getting people on their side and more thinking about scaring off the ones who hurt them. Violence can be pretty good at that part?

Not like it's okay either way.
batteredbatter: (That doesn't sound right.)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-13 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's just being a jerk then, isn't it?

[The second point makes him consider it]

I guess I can see why they'd think that... but yeah, it's definitely no good. Hopefully this group doesn't turn out like either of those.
niepokonany: (Is ever gonna bring me down)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-14 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
I'm just kinda guessing, anyway. Like, who knows? Maybe they'll turn out to be super cool!
batteredbatter: (Kingdom Hearts is the best!)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-14 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe like a super hero team? That would be awesome!

[Koshi you live with the X-men pls]
niepokonany: (The living legend needs eggs!)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-14 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
Then they could team up with the Avengers and us and kick all kinds of butt!
batteredbatter: (I Knew It)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-14 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
That'd be pretty awesome. Liberate and justice for all, right?

[Koshi no that's not how that phrase goes]
niepokonany: (I love her! She's like a Martian!)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-14 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
For sure! We could have, like, super cool special all-star team uniforms, too!

[Yeah Feliks doesn't notice. Amelia would be ashamed.]
batteredbatter: (Can You Do Me A Favor?)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-14 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
MLF does kind of sound like MLB...

[Someone stop this boy]
niepokonany: (But 'til I try I'll never know)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-14 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
It's just one letter off, right?

[If someone does, it's not going to be Feliks.]
batteredbatter: (Kingdom Hearts is the best!)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-14 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, yeah, if we ever do like... a charity baseball game, we could call it that! Mutant Liberation Baseball.
niepokonany: (Because I want it all)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-15 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Feliks giggles helplessly at that.]

I love it! I might like have to learn how to play baseball, just for that!
batteredbatter: (Nice to Meet You Everyone)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-15 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
Awesome! We're always looking for more players.
niepokonany: (I think I'm joining the Mathletes)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-15 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I totally don't have time for the club or anything! Like, I'm trying to finish my school stuff, and I have Costume Club, and X-man stuff, and my work outside school, and the GSD Thing... I could come hang out sometimes, though!
batteredbatter: (Long Time No See)

[personal profile] batteredbatter 2014-11-15 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess that is a pretty busy schedule... definitely come by and watch if you have time though!
niepokonany: (Only because I was eavesdropping!)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-11-16 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
If I have time, maybe I will!