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 Jules Brunet, Frenchman Russia? Why spurn the long cherished relationship between Ezo and France to do business with a frostbitten monarch? The great nation of France stands ready to provide Ezo with the resources it needs to grow, whatever they may be. Raw materials, training advisors, and more! Furthermore, while I appreciate the role of tradition in Ezo society, to further restrict the franchise by decimating the ranks of the Samurai is conduct unbefitting a republic. I encourage the Senate to consider the full ramifications of their actions.
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Feb 7, 2014 03:45
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 Jules Brunet, Frenchman I will certainly examine possible ideas for further land expansionism, but I must advocate a focus on the sea. The Meiji are reliant on sea-borne commerce, not only from foreign ports, but domestically to supply the various islands of Meiji Japan. Let us take advantage of our supremacy on the water to feed from this cornucopia of potential profits. Let us put bounties on merchant shipping into Meiji Japan, and let our navy strike fear into the hearts of Meiji. Let us interdict and isolate the outlying islands, showing them that the government is incapable of protecting them. Let us feed on the plenty of Meiji Japan before the Emperor uses that bounty to build a bridge to Hokkaido. Also we should develop boarding drills, so that we may snatch the Meiji's new ships out from under their nose. sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 20:10 on Feb 12, 2014 |
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Feb 12, 2014 19:57
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Jules Brunet, Frenchman"Letter to the Limey posted:My Dearest Friend,
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Feb 14, 2014 04:16
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 Jules Brunet, Private Military Contractor Monsieur Blakiston, the services of myself and my men are at your disposal until the culprits are brought to justice. No man should have to bury his bride. In other news, the "Buy Brunet a Boat" Campaign is in full swing. Want to advertise a business? Commemorate a loved one? Immortalize the weakness of an enemy? Buy an inscription today! sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 05:02 on Feb 20, 2014 |
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Feb 20, 2014 04:59
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Jules Brunet, Private Military Contractor Are you lot Samurai, or are you squabbling children. Do you honestly think this is the right time to make political power-plays, even as the Meiji Emperor turns his gaze north? President Enamoto is the lawfully and recently elected President, and is thus the political power. That the military would consider making a bid for supremacy reminds me more of a Latin American hellhole than a proud and honorable republic. Shame!
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Feb 20, 2014 06:22
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Perhaps a lawyer, or a specialist in criminal science should head the commission? Rather than a body created for potential political gain, I encourage th creation of a truly non-partisan, unbiased investigatory body. This is of course no slight against Katsu-san, a man of famed and prodigal mercantile talents.
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Feb 20, 2014 20:52
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As a member of the Presidents Cabinet, it is my understanding that I am a part of the government? I will admit some confusion as to the exact role of my relationship to the government of Ezo - if one of the preeminent legal scholars (GMs?) would like to enlighten me, I would be most grateful. Regardless, such xenophobic talk is to be condemned. Let us not forget that the recently bereaved groom is a Briton- this is no pure Japanese affair. To reject calls for a qualified head of the investigatory committee with offensive attempts at misdirection speaks to the ill intentions of our Trader friend.
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Feb 20, 2014 21:16
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Jules Brunet I accept. Let the wheels of justice turn!
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Feb 21, 2014 15:04
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Jules Brunet, Special Advisor to the President, Entrepreneur, Private Military Contractor, Aspiring Commodore As my hastily composed letter indicates, I undertake the responsibility of hunting down the criminal with great enthusiasm. While our nations may not be historical companions, I count Monsieur Blakiston as one of my finest friends in Ezo, and I shall endeavor to bring him what solace I can. I call upon all good and righteous citizens of Ezo to come forward to the Commission with whatever information they may have, that the wheels of justice may turn swiftly! In other news, I have recently finished the process of incorporating the growing organization under my command as an official enterprise - Les Militaires Mondiaux. In this time of chaos, we stand ready to offer our services in the fields of Protection, Training, and Consulting. Seeking the edge over your foe? Want your family to sleep soundly at night? You can rely on us!* (*We will not take jobs against the ruling government or institutions of the Republic of Ezo. Sorry!) sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 23:27 on Feb 21, 2014 |
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Feb 21, 2014 23:25
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Litos posted:
Jules Brunet, Noticer of Things Aren't you not that first thing anymore?
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Feb 23, 2014 04:50
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 Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Aspiring Commodore, Possessor of an Insulted Honor The insinuation that the President of the Republic is buying me a boat to buy my loyalty, or even the notion that my loyalty is subject to purchase is incredibly insulting. I would have hoped my loyalty to the Republic would have been proven by my years of service to the Republic, from the Boshin War to the present day. I have set down deep roots in this land, seeking to bring peace to the land and prosperity to its people. When the tragic events of the wedding occurred, I naturally volunteered my services to the investigation. While others blamed the gaijin for the incident (a laughable notion!), I knew I owed it to my good friend Thomas Blakiston to seek justice, that it may provide some small solace in his time of grief. I have made some small study of the investigatory sciences, and I maintain that I am qualified to chair this commission, staffed as it is by quite capable representatives of the Republic of Ezo. The conduct of the Shogun, I am more than happy to excuse, for while my friend Blakiston lost a bride, he has lost a sister. My deepest condolences remain extended to him. But to have my name challenged by a man whose main contribution to Ezo has been the patronage of the restaurants surrounding his palatial estates? A man who, rumor has it, used his recent trip abroad to line his own pocket? A man who can't even get basic facts right before filling the chambers of the Senate with hot air? Shameful. Unless requested by the President, I will not resign my commission as head of the Investigatory Committee, and if so requested I will do so with the utmost reluctance. As for the matter of the naval allocations in the budget, is it really such a stretch that I would be tasked with matters of naval importance? I have been working with the government of Ezo to acquire the latest in naval vessels from my own beloved France for a while now. I am a master of the art of gunnery, and have been making a study of the seaman's craft. In short, despite the misleading budgetary description of "Brunet's Boat," in truth it would be a boat for the defense of Ezo, which I would oversee as Special Military Advisor to the President. At the end of the day, people of Ezo, I must ask you to determine the greater threat - the 100,000 Meiji conscripts just miles away across the water, or one mans paranoid illusions of my own personal corruption. I pray that those members of Congress supporting his misguided fillibuster cease their needless fears of the latter, and concentrate firmly on the former - to my knowledge, they hardly seem to mention them at all. sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 20:30 on Feb 26, 2014 |
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Feb 26, 2014 20:19
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Aspiring Commodore, Reasonable Man After discussions with the Finance Minister, let it be known that I would support the transfer of the credit currently earmarked for "Brunet's Boat" to a general fund for the further development of the navy of Ezo. Also, I must again urge that whoever is in charge of the military these days deliver a concrete plan for dealing with the Meiji threat. Because, you know, the current debate has left many of us a little uneasy.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:31
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Aspiring Commodore, Idea Haver If fortifications are to be built, perhaps they should be built to protect Ezo's harbors? Powerful naval artillery batteries would ensure that trade can still flow into the harbor, even should the worst come to pass.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:51
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Ramba did it just above.
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Feb 27, 2014 02:31
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Am I no longer in the Cabinet? 
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Mar 5, 2014 15:31
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Aspiring Commodore, The Great Conciliator Gentlemen, if we quarrel, only Meiji prospers. As a European with deep roots in the Republic of Ezo, I can understand the position of both sides - Monsieur Blakiston feeling the just rage of a man suffering a terrible loss, President Enamoto staring Meiji invasion in the face. The cooperation between those of Ezo and those from Europe has been overwhelmingly to the benefit of the Republic of Ezo, and, in my opinion, is the one thing maintaining the independence of said Republic. Let it not all go to waste over a few words! I am sure Monsieur Blakiston has no intention of proving coward, but merely cares for the welfare of his men. While it is true that few fight like those with no escape, it is better to rule by respect than rule by fear. By giving his employees the knowledge that, should worst come to worst, they shall not be abandoned to certain death, Monsieur Blakiston has enabled them to fight on with a light heart. I will take this opportunity to announce a similar policy. In the event that the Republic of Ezo is subjugated by the Meiji, any employee of the greater Brunet Conglomerate will be free to relocate to a branch of their choosing. And not one second before - deserters and cowards shall receive their just rewards, just as those who serve loyally shall receive theirs. On more pleasant notes, LMM stands ready to assume a leading role in developing the army of the Republic, synthesizing European military technology with the indomitable spirit of Ezo.
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Mar 9, 2014 23:43
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 Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Recent Shaver, Queller of Fears I would hope that my efforts for Ezo not only in the recent abortive coup, but also in obtaining a foreign naval presence to protect the shores of the Republic would have put to rest any lingering doubts about where my loyalties lie. I will say it now, and again, and as many times as I need to in order to put these ridiculous fears to rest - neither myself, nor my company, nor my men, will take any action against the legitimate government of the Republic of Ezo. With that out of the way, let us focus on the future. The combined land and naval forces of Les Militaires Mondiaux stand ready to assist the Republic of Ezo as necessary. Let us learn from the events on Sado! Once the Meiji achieved local naval superiority, they were able to stream across en masse, overwhelming the brave defenders through sheer weight of numbers. Where was the navy of Ezo, I ask? Though I do hear that a sortie was made upon receiving reports of the Meiji fleet, it is obvious that it was too little, too late - why was a detachment of naval vessels not stationed at Sado? While perhaps not able to defend the island themselves, they may have been able to delay the landing long enough for the main fleet to arrive. As is, all the blood and treasure spilled to take the island in the first place has been for naught. But let us look to the future! Let us fortify the landing grounds, and let us create a wall of steel to keep the Meiji off our shores. Fear not the foreigner, for do not French war ships ward off Meiji ambitions, while American and British trade flood into your harbors? Accept the hand of European friendship, do not spurn it due to an outdated and obsolete xenophobia!
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Mar 13, 2014 22:20
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 Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Voucher of Character The Brunet Conglomerate, Parent Company of Les Militaires Mondiaux and a variety of other profitable ventures, has done a great deal of business with the interests represented by Monsieur Capron. In every instance, we have found him to be diligent, fastidious, scrupulous, and financially savvy. While better candidates to helm a central bank may exist in the world, they are few and far between, and I am happy to endorse my good friend for the post, for whatever my word may be worth. While the economic sinews of Ezo are strengthened by others, I have begun training my men in all sorts of naval-based activities, from underwater sabotage to boarding actions. The war for Ezo may very well be won on the water, and so it is the duty of all who defend it to be prepared to fight on the rolling waves. sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 04:07 on Mar 16, 2014 |
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Mar 16, 2014 03:33
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Not a head, but yep! If you have IRc, you can yell at them in #bop. Details in the OP.
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Mar 19, 2014 15:34
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 An elite soldier of LMM combating vile Meiji samurai using unconventional techniques.
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Mar 26, 2014 17:20
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Queller of More Fears LMM will acknowledge its responsibilities under the new Militia Act, and is in fact already in compliance. More importantly, French Naval Steel has once more shown its true strength. Let all those who would attack Ezo take note!
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Mar 27, 2014 03:30
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Perhaps we should wait for the evidence to come out before deciding on guilt or innocence?
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Mar 27, 2014 19:13
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Flushed.
sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 04:14 on Mar 28, 2014 |
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Mar 28, 2014 03:44
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Scoffer-at of Scum A RICH WHITE MAN posted:A pamphlet, emblazoned large with the seals of both the Meiji Emperor, and the Tokugawa Bakufu, begins to make its rounds throughout Ezo. Oh look, the traitor merchant turns lapdog to the Samurai class. quote:The current proposal which seeks to turn land near Hakodate over to German control in exchange for the continued existence of Ezo. President Enomoto has made the blackest of deals in exchange for European protection from the Emperor’s justice! Perhaps someone should tell him that his Meiji jailors are the ones who demanded that particular portion of the proviso.
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Mar 28, 2014 18:51
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Economic Engineer quote:
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Mar 31, 2014 21:10
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Haver of Private Conversations Hey Francois, come look at this manifesto! The prisoner tried to pass it to a guard not loyal to him, not really his best idea. Certainly has an inflated sense of his own manhood, non? As if any foreign lady would be satisfied with the smallness of his "little shogun."
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Apr 3, 2014 00:20
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Stalin-Chan posted:
Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Knower of Things Perhaps the Shogun would like to hire someone who is currently still not in law school?
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Apr 4, 2014 06:16
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Amateur Lawyer I imagine this part: The Law posted:All local militias in Ezo report directly to the normal Army Command structure and are under the control of the Army Minister. By raising a militia loyal to himself alone, the shogun directly violated the duly passed law of Ezo.
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Apr 4, 2014 17:57
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Follower of Laws Yes, in fact - MSF reports to me, I report to the government, all in accordance with the law. Please do not feel as though I am accusing you of a crime, my dear sir, I have every faith you plan to bring the militia you head into accordance with the law. The criminal youth now in government custody is ultimately responsible, as he is for so many other things.
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Apr 4, 2014 19:15
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JosefStalinator posted:With this as inspiration, the update will be posted at exactly 2PM 4/14, CDT. (UTC - 4 hours). Never apologize
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Apr 14, 2014 15:39
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Mourner of Presidents Once more Brunet and Enomoto rode to war, standing astride our ships as though they were the chariots of old. Once more we smashed the Meiji fleets, sending them scurrying in disarray. Once more my dearest friend leapt forth to strike like a dagger into the heart of the foe, regardless of the danger to himself. While some mocked my fixation on boats, it was that boat that plucked him from the bloody waters when all else seemed lost. Hail the victors! Hail the brave sailors of Ezo and France! But lo, even in the greatest moment of triumph, disaster looms. A madman, a raving lunatic, a traitor to all that is good and decent in Ezo forced his way into a house of healing and brutally snuffed out the light of the nation's President. Let his name be forgotten, let his deeds go unspoken, let his family gnash their teeth and wail in shame! Ten thousand years of shame! Now is the time for rebuilding. While we must remain ever vigilant against the Meiji Emperor and his lapdog Katsu, now is the time to regain our footing. The GEDC will be active throughout Ezo, constructing roads, schools, and markets, bringing the prosperity of the world to Ezo.
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Apr 14, 2014 21:00
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Laughing.
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Apr 14, 2014 23:57
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Question for GMs/Judges What's the current case law in Ezo re: Conspiracy to commit X, Incitement, Lynch mobs, etc? Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Deliverer of Notices On behalf of the French Government, I must strongly protest the recent attacks on foreigners perpetuated by Sadaaki. Consulates are diplomatically protected ground, and the assault on them is a crime throughout the civilized world.
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Apr 15, 2014 00:07
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Co-father of Ezo I am most honored by the sign of respect of Regent Matsudaira, but I must respectfully decline. While there is precedent for samurai of European heritage, such men were forced to effectively cast off their past lives in the process. While I love the Republic of Ezo, so too do I love la belle France. We must too consider the current instability - perhaps once order has been restored, we can reconsider the matter. Again, my utmost thanks for the great honor which has been bestowed upon me. Long live the Republics! However, on behalf of France I must officially request an explanation for the crimes committed by the thug currently serving as Army Minister. Diplomatic missions are protected throughout the civilized world, and his destruction of them at the hands of his pet mob is a crime in the eyes of all civilized men. sniper4625 fucked around with this message at 03:26 on Apr 19, 2014 |
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Apr 19, 2014 03:11
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Suggester of Bills I most fervently support the act proposed by our new Finance Minister - in this time of crisis, let all do their part! Furthermore, I shall propose a bill of my own. Bill 2 - The Naval Auxiliary Bill posted:
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Apr 23, 2014 20:19
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Scoffer of Crooks The criminal seeks to be made regent? Shameful!
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Apr 24, 2014 00:13
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Jules Brunet Special Adviser to the President, Private Military Contractor, Businessman, Actual Commodore, Believer in Bootstraps, Co-Father of the Republic I am heartened by the actions of the President with regards to the criminal. Long live the friendship between our grand Republics!
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Apr 24, 2014 00:49
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If the government does not take up the proposal, I believe the GEDC shall. An educated populace is a prosperous populace.
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Apr 25, 2014 07:28
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