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In the People’s great hall, the People’s Republic of China ministers are meeting with the Premier, who is also the Chairman of the Communist Party. “Premier Xing what do you propose we do about President Reid’s address?”
“Minister, nothing, nothing at all, we’re going to sit on the sidelines and watch the events unfold. We will publicly condemn President Brownstone and privately support him. We’ll continue trading as if nothing has happened. I don’t want to impact our economy. I don’t believe President Brownstone had anything to do with President Obsma’s death. I’ve held many discussions with President Brownstone; I’ve learned he’s not a normal American politician.”
The commanding general of the People’s military, General Tao asks, “Mr. Premier, should we place our forces on a higher state of alert?”
“General Tao I believe the Russians are pulling Reid’s strings backstage. I believe Puten is controlling these events. I’m sure President Puten is assisting President Reid in taking the USA down so that Reid can take control of all of America, putting Puten in defacto control. We’re not going to be part of their plan. I don’t trust the Russians. When President Reid begins his speech you may place our forces on the second highest level, ’Great Wall.' What forces do we have near the American coasts?” Premier
“Mr. Premier, we have two type 093 nuclear attack submarines ten kilometers off of the US Navy San Diego base and one type 093 six kilometers off their base in Norfolk Virginia.”
“General Tao have they reported anything out of the ordinary? “
“Mr. Premier, please allow me to have communications forward their last few reports to us.”
“General Tao, I want them to break radio silence to report anything unusual.”
“Premier Xing, are you expecting them to spot something unusual? Their last report said they are holding track on Russian attack submarines moving to block the Americans from leaving their naval bases. Sir, we’ve received numerous coded signals between the American ships and their command base. We think the Americans are going to flush their fleet. They might be able to get their warships out of port before the Russian attack boats are in position.
“Premier Xing, Sir, what are your orders? Should we move to block the American ships or block the Russian boats?”
“For now, just observe, if anyone takes action against our boats, they can defend themselves.”
Chapter 2
In the new LSA Gray House, (white is considered racist, President Obsma ordered the 30,000 square foot house in Los Angeles painted gray), at 6:00 PM PST, President of the LSA, Harold Reid, wearing a black arm band, walks to the podium to address the world. He’s practiced his speech many times; he’s made some minor changes each time he practiced it. He takes a sip of water, looks into the camera and begins, “My fellow citizens of the LSA, I address my remarks tonight to you and all of the peace-loving people of the world. This is one address I wish I didn’t have to give, to even consider the recent events pains me as I’m sure it does every peace loving person. I’m sure by now everyone knows the LSA’s founder and our first President, President Obsma received very serious head injuries during the recent blackout in New York City. I’m sorry to have to inform the world that President Obsma has passed away. His injuries were too severe for the best-medical minds to overcome. The poor man didn’t even regain consciousness. He peacefully drifted off in his sleep. I’d like to pause for a minute of silence for the passing of our founder.”
The studio is silent; Reid hangs his head down. He slowly lifts his head towards the camera that zooms into his eyes that show tear. Of course, they missed the small bottle of eye spray President Reid hid on the podium. When he lowered his head and placed his hands over his eyes, he misted
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