Post by THE REPORTER on Oct 2, 2010 21:38:36 GMT -5
NEW YORK TIMES POLITICAL REVIEW
Since his inauguration last month Mayor Richard Plantagenet has introduced a number of new policies which have begun to change the face of New York, as he promised. However, not all of his policies have been taken to kindly.
Due to Mayor Plantagenet's introduction of what has come to be known as the Thievery Policy the rate of the occurence of this area of criminal activity has dropped signifigantly. However there was some outcry over the fact that those suspected of being involved would be held in jail until proven innocent.
"Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?" complained one such suspect. "I'm innocent, God d*** it! Innocent!"
There has also been a degree of unrest on a signifigantly larger scale with regards to the policy against smoking in public places. Many New Yorkers are satisfied with this measure but they are over-ruled by a majority who disagree with the law and wish to have it removed. Many such protestors continue to flout the law, explaining they can do what they want, when they want, due to this being a free country...the majority of these offenders were rounded up and imprisoned.
Not only this but the increase in taxes has been a case of much discontent among the middle and upper classes, especially those who run or are a part of small businesses.
"These higher taxes are ridiculous," a businessman (who wishes to remain anonymous) informed the Times. "What the b***** h*** have the taxes been increased for? And what's Plantagenet doing with the money? That's something I think we'd all be interested to know."
We were also able get the opinion of Harry Chandler, who runs a financial firm under Hamlet Enterprises. "Here's what these taxes are doing to companies. I'd compare companies right now to a pencil. You get a brand new pencil and it writes extremely well. You're drawing lines, you're writing letters, you're making pictures and other things of that nature that you'd expect to do with a pencil. But you keep using it and eventually you have to keep sharpening it. And its starts to wear out. You might lose it, then find it again multiple times. Until one day, all of a sudden, the pencil snaps in your hands and its destroyed. It's just destroyed. And there's nothing you can do. There's just nothing you can do."
Do you have an opinion about the laws and policies? Let us know!
Don't forget to read our exclusive interview with Richard Plantagenet and Anne Lancaster.
WOMAN SHOT IN 52nd STREET!
Police are looking for a man who shot a woman in the late evening, outside the Touch nightclub in West 52nd Street. According to eyewitnesses, the man - as described, 'a cloaked, thug like character' started firing as the woman walked an avenue, striking her in the abdomen. On the scene was internationally famed, Detective Sherlock Holmes. Holmes, 30 - originally of London, England, was unable to disarm or apprehend the assailant, but called an ambulance to the victim's aid. Unconfirmed reports state that Holmes stayed at the hospital overnight, and left the next morning.
The woman, who remains unidentified, is reportedly well and recovering.
PRESS RELEASE: RICHARD PLANTAGENET'S SPEECH
Read inside!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
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FROM THE EDITOR TO OUR READERS
(Please know that you guys can make New York times what ever you want to be. Kay mentioned that we could do Horoscopes and personal ads, movie reviews, etc. If someone wants to kick start those, just send them to me and we'll add them!)
WORD ON THE STREET: FROM THE AVERAGE NYC RESIDENT
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HELPING THE RECESSION: WE'RE HIRING!
(We're running out of people to do interviews but we have a ton of people left to interview! So please apply here. As you can see its a lot of fun. And if you think your character would be interviewed, say so there as well!)
AGONY AUNT COLUMN
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(Send questions to Lady Catherine. No one knows in the RP, however, that Agony Aunt's column is written by Lady C. When you submit questions, you can choose to be anonymous when mentioned in the column. Or you can make up an alias.)
Since his inauguration last month Mayor Richard Plantagenet has introduced a number of new policies which have begun to change the face of New York, as he promised. However, not all of his policies have been taken to kindly.
Due to Mayor Plantagenet's introduction of what has come to be known as the Thievery Policy the rate of the occurence of this area of criminal activity has dropped signifigantly. However there was some outcry over the fact that those suspected of being involved would be held in jail until proven innocent.
"Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?" complained one such suspect. "I'm innocent, God d*** it! Innocent!"
There has also been a degree of unrest on a signifigantly larger scale with regards to the policy against smoking in public places. Many New Yorkers are satisfied with this measure but they are over-ruled by a majority who disagree with the law and wish to have it removed. Many such protestors continue to flout the law, explaining they can do what they want, when they want, due to this being a free country...the majority of these offenders were rounded up and imprisoned.
Not only this but the increase in taxes has been a case of much discontent among the middle and upper classes, especially those who run or are a part of small businesses.
"These higher taxes are ridiculous," a businessman (who wishes to remain anonymous) informed the Times. "What the b***** h*** have the taxes been increased for? And what's Plantagenet doing with the money? That's something I think we'd all be interested to know."
We were also able get the opinion of Harry Chandler, who runs a financial firm under Hamlet Enterprises. "Here's what these taxes are doing to companies. I'd compare companies right now to a pencil. You get a brand new pencil and it writes extremely well. You're drawing lines, you're writing letters, you're making pictures and other things of that nature that you'd expect to do with a pencil. But you keep using it and eventually you have to keep sharpening it. And its starts to wear out. You might lose it, then find it again multiple times. Until one day, all of a sudden, the pencil snaps in your hands and its destroyed. It's just destroyed. And there's nothing you can do. There's just nothing you can do."
Do you have an opinion about the laws and policies? Let us know!
Don't forget to read our exclusive interview with Richard Plantagenet and Anne Lancaster.
WOMAN SHOT IN 52nd STREET!
Police are looking for a man who shot a woman in the late evening, outside the Touch nightclub in West 52nd Street. According to eyewitnesses, the man - as described, 'a cloaked, thug like character' started firing as the woman walked an avenue, striking her in the abdomen. On the scene was internationally famed, Detective Sherlock Holmes. Holmes, 30 - originally of London, England, was unable to disarm or apprehend the assailant, but called an ambulance to the victim's aid. Unconfirmed reports state that Holmes stayed at the hospital overnight, and left the next morning.
The woman, who remains unidentified, is reportedly well and recovering.
PRESS RELEASE: RICHARD PLANTAGENET'S SPEECH
Read inside!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
SEND US YOUR OPINIONS!
We're giving YOU a chance to voice your opinions about some of the things going on in the New York Times. Outraged by the crime going on in NYC? Fascinated by celebrity stories? Intrigued by the business and political stories? Let us know! More information here.
FROM THE EDITOR TO OUR READERS
(Please know that you guys can make New York times what ever you want to be. Kay mentioned that we could do Horoscopes and personal ads, movie reviews, etc. If someone wants to kick start those, just send them to me and we'll add them!)
WORD ON THE STREET: FROM THE AVERAGE NYC RESIDENT
(We need reactions about these news stories from the average joes of the city too! Read about how you can help!)
HELPING THE RECESSION: WE'RE HIRING!
(We're running out of people to do interviews but we have a ton of people left to interview! So please apply here. As you can see its a lot of fun. And if you think your character would be interviewed, say so there as well!)
AGONY AUNT COLUMN
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS!
We are proud to present the Agony Aunt Column in the New York Times. Send in your queries and questions to 'Agony Auntie Augusta' and she shall reply post haste. See if her expert advice can get you out of any troubles you might be having!
(Send questions to Lady Catherine. No one knows in the RP, however, that Agony Aunt's column is written by Lady C. When you submit questions, you can choose to be anonymous when mentioned in the column. Or you can make up an alias.)
