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Post by SimSim on Aug 18, 2009 18:57:03 GMT -5
Slight problem I just noticed, if we're a navy, how exactly do we bring enlightenment, logic and reason to people who live inland? Via rivers and small boats.
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Post by Deimos on Aug 18, 2009 20:39:08 GMT -5
We shoot the crap out of them from afar.
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Post by DeadpanDoubter on Aug 18, 2009 22:24:40 GMT -5
Yea, go on and blast the fundie out of 'em!
There seem to be plenty of wessels but not enough people to serve on them, and I quake at the idea of being in charge. Should I just PM somebody to ask to be on their ship?
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Post by yojetak on Aug 18, 2009 22:47:23 GMT -5
www.godhatesfags.com/schedule.htmlWherever they go, Westbro has counter-protesters. They also attract local news affiliates. If you have the chance I suggest you head out to one of these events. Suggested method of attack: hugs. Hug eachother, hug strangers, hug the fundies. I hear that hugs cause their flesh to burn. You know, I think a "free hugs" type thing is the best idea I've ever heard as a counter-protest to a Phelps demonstration. It doesn't play to their attention-whoring ways, but just helps say "Hey, there's people that care in the world, and they aren't over there." I'd be careful as they do sue the pants off of anyone they can. It's how they fund their crazy church. They're a family of vulture lawyers on top of being fucking nuts.
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Post by DeadpanDoubter on Aug 18, 2009 23:59:58 GMT -5
You know, I think a "free hugs" type thing is the best idea I've ever heard as a counter-protest to a Phelps demonstration. It doesn't play to their attention-whoring ways, but just helps say "Hey, there's people that care in the world, and they aren't over there." I'd be careful as they do sue the pants off of anyone they can. It's how they fund their crazy church. They're a family of vulture lawyers on top of being fucking nuts. "Sorry, Ms. Phelps, all I've got to pay my suit in is hugs. Want one? You seem like you really need it."
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Post by Damen on Aug 19, 2009 1:56:38 GMT -5
Atheist Naval Dispatch
Recipient: Officers of the Atheist Navy Message: "An unknown number of vessels of the Rapture Ready Surface Fleet have launched an attack on the 42nd Frigate Squadron to heavy loss of life and intellect. The ANS Spaghetti Monster took heavy damage; but is remaining on station to assist the ANS Ceiling Cat. The ANS Ceiling Cat is laying down cover fire, but has lost her engines and is dead in the water. The ANS Pink Unicorn has been lost with all hands. The 42nd Squadron's flagship, the ANS le Fay, suffered moderate damage. The 42nd is now sailing for port to make repairs." Dispatch Sender: John Damen, Commodore
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Post by Magnizeal on Aug 19, 2009 2:35:13 GMT -5
I'm joining Trevy's ship. ^^ He said I could!
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Post by Trevelyan on Aug 19, 2009 2:43:07 GMT -5
Atheist Naval Dispatch
Recipient: Commodore John Damen Message: The 2nd Commerce Raiding Squad, comprised of two Time Lord class Battlecruisers, Elegant Tragedy and Somber Madness, and one Tardis Class Light Cruiser Quantifiable Infinity are two hours from the 42nd's current position. The Great Old Ones class nuclear attack submarine R'yleh was on routine patrols and scheduled to rendezvous with the 42nd in four hours, they have increased speed and should make it in 3. If the Ceiling Cat can be defended until such time as Vice Admiral Vene rendezvous, do so. Do not, however, let the Ceiling Cat fall into enemy hands, scuttling her if necessary. Once Admiral Vene's ships and the R'yleh have met up with the 42nd, they will escort the survivors back to port. They will then keep the RR fleet under surveillance, but will not engage unless they have overwhelming odds. When more intelligence is received, adequate forces to dispatch the RR fleet will be moved into place. Report when your ships are in port making repairs. Vice Admiral Vene will be in charge of this campaign. Dispatch Sender: Admiral Trevelyan C/O Atheist Navy
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Post by lonelocust on Aug 19, 2009 3:08:58 GMT -5
You know, I think a "free hugs" type thing is the best idea I've ever heard as a counter-protest to a Phelps demonstration. It doesn't play to their attention-whoring ways, but just helps say "Hey, there's people that care in the world, and they aren't over there." my favorite is still the gay fundraiser - everyone chipped in a dollar for every fundie that showed up and it went toward supporting a gay temple. Planned Parenthood of Pittsburgh did a similar thing, and I thought it was the most brilliant tactic ever. People pledged an amount per protester per hour. So if you pledged a dollar and there were 10 protesters for 4 hours, 40 bucks.
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Post by lonelocust on Aug 19, 2009 3:11:11 GMT -5
You know, I think a "free hugs" type thing is the best idea I've ever heard as a counter-protest to a Phelps demonstration. It doesn't play to their attention-whoring ways, but just helps say "Hey, there's people that care in the world, and they aren't over there." I'd be careful as they do sue the pants off of anyone they can. It's how they fund their crazy church. They're a family of vulture lawyers on top of being fucking nuts. I wouldn't advocate anyone touching the Phelps people. Their litigious income scheme is based off of trolling people into assaulting them or unconstitutionally infringing on their free speech rights and then suing. Counterprotests aren't in much danger, including counterprotests that don't directly acknowledge them. Though it might be a good idea if publicizing the free hugs to be clear that no one is to touch them.
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Post by Damen on Aug 19, 2009 22:59:58 GMT -5
Atheist Naval Dispatch
Recipient: Fleet Admiral Trevelyan Date: 08-19-2009 23:00 Message: "Reports received from ANS Ceiling Cat and ANS Spaghetti Monster. Both vessels report sinking seven enemy combatants. However, both vessels have been sunk as the ANS Spaghetti Monster was transferring the crew from the ANS Ceiling Cat. Survivors are in the water and the 42nd Squadron's Amphibious Assault Ship, ANS Gould, has dispatched helicopters to rescue survivors from the downed ships and transport them to the hospital ship, ANS Avalos. However, the 42nd is unable to sail at top speed and the enemy is gaining on the squadron. Our flagship, the heavy cruiser ANS le Fay, is unable to maneuver appreciably due to the damage sustained during the initial attack and is requesting immediate assistance." Dispatch Sender: John Damen, Commodore - Commanding Officer of the ANS le Fay and the 42nd Frigate Squadron
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Post by lumberjackninja on Aug 19, 2009 23:52:18 GMT -5
Atheist Naval Dispatch
Source: ANRN Feynman
Encryption: ANEC 1024-bit; use private key: 19AUG09_FA7
Message as follows: Received news. Currently submerged. Receive on VLF only. Enemy formation in sight. Please find attached surface schedule*.
Awaiting orders; ready to engage.
Authorization: CMDR. L NJA 19AUG09 22:52
*Note: submarine communication is an extremely tricky proposition, since you're essentially trying to transmit through a Faraday cage. Command can transmit on a VLF (Very Low Frequency) band, but the baudrate is something on the order of one character every couple seconds, so messages are transmitted as multi-character codes and usually mean something to the effect of "surface so we can send some actual data."
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Post by Vene on Aug 20, 2009 0:50:43 GMT -5
Atheist Naval Dispatch
Recipient: Admiral Trevelyan Message: We have made contact with 42nd Frigate Squadron and were able to fight off an RR scout force. The enemy has retreated for now, but Quantifiable Infinity has sustained moderate damage. Elegant Tragedy is towing Ceiling Cat, but at a quarter of normal speed. We believe that the enemy is preparing for a full assault, codename Misinformation. We are escorting them to port and expect minimal interference.
I recommend we upgrade all naval vessels with RD-13 Iron Chariot railguns in anticipation to the imminent threat. Dispatch Sender: Vice Admiral Vene
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Post by sugarfreejazz on Aug 20, 2009 0:55:00 GMT -5
I'd like to be a first mate, but not sure for which ship. I can make a pretty flag?
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Post by Pasta on Aug 20, 2009 2:46:05 GMT -5
Enemy ships are easily identifiable by the enemies distinct logo.
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