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Northwind
04-08-2008, 07:22 PM
Gryph 2
Achilles 2
Northwind 3
Hugh Junit

And the final vote comes out in favor of Northwind!!!!!!!!

I thought Gryph might have wrapped it up, since he was actively asking people to vote. Bad sadly enough, TAO Apathy reaigns supreme yet again.

Congratulations to Northwind. TAO President for the next 4 years.
Well, the results are in, and I have been crowned the TAO President and dictator for life (or something like that). All I have to say is this . . . YOU FOOLS! Do you have any idea how many different ways that I can think of to abuse the power you have so thoughtfully and apathetically thrust upon me? Luckily for you, MY apathy overrides even that of the majority of this forum and I probably won't be bothered with making your little lives that much more miserable than they already are. But there WILL be some changes around here.

But first, my inaugural speech!

For too long, the posters of TAO have toiled endlessly just to have "The Man" reap the benefits of their hard earned labor. For too long, they have lived in the shadow of legitimacy and have been mocked and belittled by "The Cool Kids." For too long, have the people of these forums been denied access to their computers and their gaming due to the mindless whims of "The Parents!"

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls of TAO, THAT DAY ENDS TODAY!!! Your deliverance has arrived! With me as your ruler, we will take the power back from the "Seeds" and the "Redbones" and the "Sergys" and take what is rightfully ours! *shakes fist* Have we not made TAO the powerful behemoth that it is today? Have we not invested our own blood and sweat into making these forums a place of idiocy and ill-repute? Do they think that this just happens by accident? Noooooo! It was our efforts that made this what it is and WE shall be taking it back starting today! As I speak, my minions are hard at work diverting all of the gold account funds to my personal band account. With this money, I will be able to purchase more minions and lackeys to divert yet more internet money to me. (Which of course I'll use to . . . um . . . further the . . . um . . . people's voice or whatever. Plus, to buy a really kickass motorcycle.)

Also, the so-called "cool kids" will have us at their mercy no longer. Should any of them dare to say such cutting remarks as "Dude, what are you playing? Some kind of chess for dorks?" or "Why don't you get a 'real life' dipwad?" We shall be ready for them, with such witty comments as "I know you are, but what am I?" and "My dad can beat up your dad." These "cool kids" will wither and fade away under our caustic counter-attacks and shall trouble us no more.

As for the parents, we shall unite as one and refuse to do any of our chores or homework until they let us finish watching the last 15 minutes of Invader Zim.

For you see, citizens of TAO, the power has resided in your hands all along. Under my soul-crushing, dictatorial, autocratic rule we shall unite as one and defeat our (or at least my) enemies! Viva el revolución!

Now is the time for me to pull out my newly acquired iron fist and use it against my enemies.

First of all, to the naysayers out there.
I don't think any election can be considered legitimate with .03% turnout.
My first new law will be that any election that appoints me as supreme ruler will be considered legitimate. (See how my logic runs circles around you, Realist?)

Second, I decree that everyone will address me with respect. And by "everyone," I don't mean the people here on the forums. I don't really give a crap what any of you call me (except for dirka, who must refer to me as his "lord and master"). However, in REAL LIFE everyone now has to refer to me "The Omnipotent Northwind." I've been trying to get my family and friends to call me that for years, with no luck whatsoever in that department. That all changes now.

Third, I will be making some cabinet appointments. These are very important to assure that things at the Tactics Arena General Forms run smoothly.

Vice President: Lord Achilles. Unlike most vice-presidents, Ach will have full authority to pass and enforce laws, as well as to give serious beat downs to anyone deserving of such treatment. (You hear me, dirka? huh, punk? You want a piece of me? huh? Well, you gotta go through my VP first!)

Secretary of Partying Down: Hugh Junit. I won’t even have to give him any direction. He was born for this position.

Secretary of Posting: Jeffery. I mean seriously, talk about over-qualified.

Ambassador to Slovakia: Hoolwath. He already lives there and plus, he voted for me, so he probably expects me to throw him a sinecure.

Ambassador to Andorra: Wack-Head. OK, I admit it, this was just a little mean-spirited of me. It’s just that Wack will have to work for a country even smaller and more insignificant than the Netherlands. (Oooh, and I almost forgot – Secretary of Ownage: Me).

Secretary of Argumentativeness: Realist. Only the best can serve in my cabinet.

Secretary of Burrito Smoking: Lonely Tylenol. You know what they say about keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. Plus, the presidency is a pretty stressful job, I’m gonna need to kick back and smoke a fat burrito every now and then.

Secretary of Being Gryph: Gryph. Best job ever.

Ambassador to Purple Fonts: Lex. See, voting for me has it’s perks.

Well, with that, I’m finding the burden of all these appointments, well . . . burdensome. So, rather than being offended if you were left off of the list, please post the position that you would like in the New World Order.

And, thanks. I’ll try to remember my gratitude when I’m crushing you underfoot in my endless pursuit of power.

mantis33
04-08-2008, 07:33 PM
Not reading this. Revolution!

†Tao Veteran†
04-08-2008, 07:33 PM
Good luck with that. ;)

Smilez
04-08-2008, 07:36 PM
To bad i already have a plan to undermine your so called "dick-tatorship" long live evil clowns cough jeff cough.

dirka dirka
04-08-2008, 07:38 PM
Impeachment!!

Boreal
04-08-2008, 07:39 PM
So, when are we executing him? I...umm...never mind that...*cough*

steve12
04-08-2008, 07:41 PM
4 years?! Sheesh.. I think reelections should be every 6 months or so.

Jeffery
04-08-2008, 07:48 PM
As someone who didn't even vote, what would that matter to you?

The AIDS Virus
04-08-2008, 08:00 PM
4 years?! Sheesh.. I think reelections should be every 6 months or so.

I second it. And I was the first voter! Ha!

Ächilles
04-08-2008, 08:13 PM
I'm down with Vice President.

You mess with me and I'll seriously F**K you up.

You mess with the Vice, your head goes in one. (http://birdhouse.org/blog/images/new_vice.jpg)

That's my punishment policy.

dirka dirka
04-08-2008, 08:39 PM
BRING IT!! pft

Hugh Junit
04-08-2008, 08:40 PM
Well, suppose the ( *cough* seven *cough * ) people have spoken. Congratulations, Northwind.

Secretary of Partying? Hmmmm..
Sounds bitchin'.
I used to throw some serious ragers at my parent's house back in high school. We're talking about Pizza Rolls and FiddleFaddle, Bust a Move cranked on the totally rad home stereo system. Lawn darts n' beer, ping pong n' beer, horseshoes n' beer.
All night Street Fighter II tournaments....and beer.
Sometimes chicks even came over. No, seriously. Swear to God.
I accept the position.
This is gonna be so awesome!

gryph89
04-08-2008, 08:41 PM
Oh forreal Northy, who can pull of being me better than me!

<3

mushroom_girl
04-08-2008, 08:46 PM
I don't get a position of power? :mad:VIVE LA REVOLUTION!
Join the OVERTHROW OF THE GOVERNMENT! (Subliminal Messaging.)
Lame...

endless
04-08-2008, 08:47 PM
All hail northwind?

Lex
04-08-2008, 09:01 PM
What a cushy job, as I think i'm the only one who consistently uses purple font, so I'm an ambassador to myself. The reign of Northwind will be one to remember! All hail! Reelection 2012!!

Geoffrey
04-08-2008, 09:06 PM
Sit-in.

Memory of Light
04-08-2008, 09:09 PM
go northy.

shurtugal
04-08-2008, 09:11 PM
Where am I north :huh:
I made your userbar >_>
4 years? what about 9-12 months?
Everybody run for your lifez.

The AIDS Virus
04-08-2008, 09:30 PM
What is your stance on the economy?

dirka dirka
04-08-2008, 09:43 PM
What is your stance on the economy?

Global, USA's, or TAO's?

The AIDS Virus
04-08-2008, 09:53 PM
TAO's

Jeffery
04-08-2008, 09:55 PM
TACO's?

The AIDS Virus
04-08-2008, 10:08 PM
TACO's?

Delicious. WOW!

Cephas
04-08-2008, 10:11 PM
I've been away. It appears that I missed something. Uh, congrats on the landslide victory, Northwind.

I appoint myself Grand Pooh-Bah of Culture and religion; Decryer of dumb luck; Head Logicator and Chief Inspector and High Inquisitor of post cohesiveness, contextuality, grammification, de1337ing and general stupidity.

I don't think four years is enough time to even begin using all of my new-found powers! I'd campaign for your re-election in 2012, but apathy will be on our side again. I proclaim this the year of the wastrel!

(Leave for a while and everything goes to... uh... Northwind?)

uniquinous
04-08-2008, 11:03 PM
i'm sorry i didn't vote. i was busy plotting a coup >.>

Scorpionz
04-09-2008, 05:36 AM
If only that dastardly gun powder hadn't been pool salt. :mad:

powza
04-09-2008, 05:47 AM
So, only 7 people voted?

lol. we are lame.

Jeffery
04-09-2008, 05:56 AM
Actually, 8 people voted. I just thought the inclusion of the name would infer a vote. Hugh had 1 vote.

powza
04-09-2008, 06:11 AM
Hahahaha.......

In Australia voting is mandatory. It is so annoying.

Well congratulations Northwind. Dont abuse your authority :p

Jeffery
04-09-2008, 06:17 AM
Yeah, but you also have the platypus.

powza
04-09-2008, 06:19 AM
True, I guess its worth it then hey.....

The Cheat
04-09-2008, 06:41 AM
When does the Communist Revolution begin?

Faulty Logic
04-09-2008, 07:31 AM
My first new law will be that any election that appoints me as supreme ruler will be considered legitimate. (See how my logic runs circles around you, Realist?)





Faulty Logic? :huh::unsure::*dntknw:

Snowolf
04-09-2008, 07:45 AM
Technically he doesn't take office till november right?

shurtugal
04-09-2008, 08:11 AM
:p

Wizzy`
04-09-2008, 08:53 AM
I don't get a position of power? :mad:
Lame...
Why should you?

BECAUSE YOU'RE A GIRL!?!?!?

The Cheat
04-09-2008, 09:00 AM
This is odd...

I mean I like Northy...who doesn't?

But I don't like people in power...

hmmm....strange. I'll have to think about this one.

WaCk-HeAd
04-09-2008, 09:15 AM
Secretary of Partying Down: Hugh Junit. I won’t even have to give him any direction. He was born for this position.

Ambassador to Andorra: Wack-Head. OK, I admit it, this was just a little mean-spirited of me. It’s just that Wack will have to work for a country even smaller and more insignificant than the Netherlands. (Oooh, and I almost forgot – Secretary of Ownage: Me).

Oh come on! Hugh Grandpa gets to be Secretary of freaking Partying Down and I get to be the ambassador to Nothing?

Look!! How does he get to be mister Awesome and I get to be Ambassador Lame-o.

Secretary of Partying Down:
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5189/runningpics002nm3.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=runningpics002nm3.jpg)

Are you kidding me?!?!

THIS is what a Secretary of Partying Down looks like!

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3060/imgp1432fd7.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp1432fd7.jpg)

The AIDS Virus
04-09-2008, 04:30 PM
Oh come on! Hugh Grandpa gets to be Secretary of freaking Partying Down and I get to be the ambassador to Nothing?

Look!! How does he get to be mister Awesome and I get to be Ambassador Lame-o.

Secretary of Partying Down:
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5189/runningpics002nm3.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=runningpics002nm3.jpg)

Are you kidding me?!?!

THIS is what a Secretary of Partying Down looks like!

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3060/imgp1432fd7.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp1432fd7.jpg)

His shirt does say hibernation...

Anarchy_United
04-09-2008, 05:54 PM
Howay! Northy one.

inked
04-09-2008, 06:17 PM
4 years?! Sheesh.. I think reelections should be every 6 months or so.

I second it. And I was the first voter! Ha!

I'm down with Vice President.

You mess with me and I'll seriously F**K you up.

You mess with the Vice, your head goes in one. (http://birdhouse.org/blog/images/new_vice.jpg)

That's my punishment policy.

Oh forreal Northy, who can pull of being me better than me!

<3

Where am I north :huh:
I made your userbar >_>
4 years? what about 9-12 months?
Everybody run for your lifez.

Technically he doesn't take office till november right?

I make the rules.
theburning was president for 4 years, thus Northwind will be.
Northwind is already president, we wait for nothing.
Achilles is the best VP ever. Northwind will be an awesome president, and if we held elections every six months... Northwind would still get an enormus ammount of votes. He has been popular for a long time and for good reason.

Even though Jeffery's General Election didn't get the turn out as my primaries the results aren't at fault its your lack of reading Jeffery's PM rules.
Oh and I would make a better gryph than gryph. :P

Hatchet Warrior
04-09-2008, 07:56 PM
Anyone would make a better gryph than gryph

Hugh Junit
04-09-2008, 08:00 PM
Hugh had 1 vote.

Thanks, Jeff....:dry:

Edit- As much as I hate to admit it, Wack does make a strong case for himself with that pic.
Very impressive, Wack. Could I interest you in a position as advisor or consultant to the Secretary of Partying?
The job basically consists of you planning, organizing and overseeing all parties and partying activities, while I take all of the credit.
God, I love politics!

mushroom_girl
04-09-2008, 08:15 PM
If I was given a blank form to fill out for a position (wink wink, nudge nudge) I'd want to be...Hmm...

Aw hell I'll be the Peace Negotiator/President of the President's Dressing Cabinet. I love peace (no, not like a hippy), and I might as well have a fun time playing dress up! You gotta have a lady in your midst to make sure you look good for all of your press conferences and meeting with foreign gaming sites. :)

Jeffery
04-09-2008, 08:15 PM
piece is better than peace

R G
04-10-2008, 12:53 AM
First to nominate Northy and I get no position???? What the hell?!?!?!?

Dove
04-10-2008, 01:23 AM
Yeah! This is garbage!

Hugh Junit
04-10-2008, 07:01 AM
First to nominate Northy and I get no position???? What the hell?!?!?!?

Yeah! This is garbage!


Stop whining, you lowly serfs!
We have work to do.
RG, I'm going to need you to find me a copy of Young MC's album Stone Cold Rhymin'. Cassette tape, if possible.
Dove, I'll need to to dig up a Super Nintendo gaming system and a copy of Street Fighter II. I know this is not a simple request, but I believe you're the man for the job.
I'll bring the beer.

clay
04-10-2008, 07:12 AM
Revolt!!!!

uniquinous
04-10-2008, 07:17 AM
Stop whining, you lowly serfs!
We have work to do.
RG, I'm going to need you to find me a copy of Young MC's album Stone Cold Rhymin'. Cassette tape, if possible.
Dove, I'll need to to dig up a Super Nintendo gaming system and a copy of Street Fighter II. I know this is not a simple request, but I believe you're the man for the job.
I'll bring the beer.

and i'll bring the chun li pwnz. :cool:

The AIDS Virus
04-10-2008, 07:25 AM
Dove, I'll need to to dig up a Super Nintendo gaming system and a copy of Street Fighter II. I know this is not a simple request, but I believe you're the man for the job.

Will my super Nintendo + Street Fighter II work?

Wizzy`
04-10-2008, 12:45 PM
OH NOES !

Now comes the people who MUST have something to do with every major thing on the TAO forums!

EVERYONE, BE SOMETHING!

IM MONKEY BOY!

Wizzy`
04-10-2008, 12:46 PM
First to nominate Northy and I get no position???? What the hell?!?!?!?

cause no one likes you.
haven't we gone over this?

Northwind
04-10-2008, 06:49 PM
I make the rules.
So this whole "president" thing was just a sham? Very disappointing, I must say. I had big plans. BIG PLANS, DAMN YOU!
Edit- As much as I hate to admit it, Wack does make a strong case for himself with that pic.
Very impressive, Wack. Could I interest you in a position as advisor or consultant to the Secretary of Partying?
The job basically consists of you planning, organizing and overseeing all parties and partying activities, while I take all of the credit.
God, I love politics!
I sort of thought the same thing, Hugh. I mean, I'm sure that pic of you was photoshopped and all, but you look . . . well, pretty fit in that picture. Not exactly like a guy who's been parking himself next to a keg for the last dozen years. Gah . . . must all of the politicians I admire turn out to be hypocrites?

Well, I'm sure with the able help of our esteemed drunkard, Wack, the Office of Partying Down will be the envy of all the nations on the planet. (Though from the pic that he posted, Wack was looking pretty fit himself. Did you see the six-pack abs he was working?)
If I was given a blank form to fill out for a position (wink wink, nudge nudge) I'd want to be...Hmm...

Aw hell I'll be the Peace Negotiator/President of the President's Dressing Cabinet. I love peace (no, not like a hippy), and I might as well have a fun time playing dress up! You gotta have a lady in your midst to make sure you look good for all of your press conferences and meeting with foreign gaming sites. :)
Shroomy, you have a blank slate for any position you choose. I'd have offered you first lady, but I know that you are betrothed to Ink, the power behind the power.
First to nominate Northy and I get no position???? What the hell?!?!?!?
When this whole president thing blows up in my face, R G (and it will, I know it will), I'll have you to blame for it. I hereby appoint you Secretary of Scapegoating. The great thing about that position is that if someone tries to pin the blame on you, you can just pass it off onto someone else.
Yeah! This is garbage!
Hell Dove, I thought you'd left the country. How'd you like the position of Aviation Secretary? (Get it? Aviation? Like Flying? 'Cause your name is Dove? Actually, that isn't very funny is it? :huh: ). Maybe you should just pick whatever position you'd like.
Stop whining, you lowly serfs!
We have work to do.
RG, I'm going to need you to find me a copy of Young MC's album Stone Cold Rhymin'. Cassette tape, if possible.
Dove, I'll need to to dig up a Super Nintendo gaming system and a copy of Street Fighter II. I know this is not a simple request, but I believe you're the man for the job.
I'll bring the beer.
Now THIS is a man who knows how to party. I may not be much of a president, but I can delegate with the best of them.
OH NOES !

Now comes the people who MUST have something to do with every major thing on the TAO forums!

EVERYONE, BE SOMETHING!

IM MONKEY BOY!
Wizzy, I pronounce you Secretary of Monkey Boys. Why you gotta go harshin' the mellow of the forums? I asked people to pick cabinet positions and then you mock us for our efforts. Bad Wizzy, no banana!

shurtugal
04-10-2008, 09:27 PM
I'm the presidents official noob :cool:

R G
04-11-2008, 02:18 AM
[COLOR="deepskyblue"]When this whole president thing blows up in my face, R G (and it will, I know it will), I'll have you to blame for it. I hereby appoint you Secretary of Scapegoating. The great thing about that position is that if someone tries to pin the blame on you, you can just pass it off onto someone else.

Oh hell that is too easy....I can just blame Monkey Boy AKA Wizzy for it. He's usually responsible for turning everything to sheot anyway. :cool:

AlabamaBoy
04-11-2008, 02:21 AM
Oh RG, you slay me.

>.>

You know... the weather is perfect right now.

All the windows are open, stars, warm air and a cool mountain breeze.

R G
04-11-2008, 02:30 AM
Oh RG, you slay me.

>.>

You know... the weather is perfect right now.

All the windows are open, stars, warm air and a cool mountain breeze.



Figures....Rained most of the day in Hawaii thanks to the damn volcano....still went snorkling and had a pretty awesome meal at Duke's in Wakiki.

Wish all my jobs were like this one...:bigsmile:

AlabamaBoy
04-11-2008, 02:32 AM
Aw.

I like rain as well.

And Hawaii.... I'd trade days if I could.... maybe.

_Thunder_
04-11-2008, 04:47 PM
I still think jeffrey is still secretly in power.

Poop Slinger
04-13-2008, 02:23 AM
The most important question I have is, Does this change the price of beer?

Well since we all know Northies eat habits it should be no problem following through on our plans of revolution. Coming for you SkyBlue..

The Cheat
04-13-2008, 05:11 PM
I am still waiting for change.

Poop Slinger
04-13-2008, 07:46 PM
/hands Cheat five dollars and eighty five cents.

inked
04-13-2008, 07:50 PM
I think he'd rather have pennies.

Poop Slinger
04-13-2008, 07:57 PM
he is on the cheap side... okay.. copper it is.

The Cheat
04-13-2008, 08:08 PM
/hands Cheat five dollars and eighty five cents.

That is not what I was looking for.
I think he'd rather have pennies.

When did I ever say that you bastard?

sooner4life
04-13-2008, 10:00 PM
Seeing as I (probably) contributed the winning vote, the position "Captain of Northwind's Legion of Minions and Lackeys" sounds like a good job for me. Though I could stick to my original campaign and be Press Secretary. I deserve something, I'm the reason you won (I think).

shurtugal
04-13-2008, 10:02 PM
I'm the president's nub :p

sooner4life
04-13-2008, 10:34 PM
I'm the president's nub :p
You're everyone's nub.

Megabyte
04-13-2008, 10:58 PM
I'm impressed that many votes got in there as there was.

Nothing witty or pointed to make along the subject beyond that.