Stories tagged “President”
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First Contact
Mankind’s first contact with aliens was not a ceremonious affair. There were no fanfares, no parades, no celebrations. On the other hand, there were also no ominous ships in the sky or aliens with very dated-looking Ray Guns vaporizing humans wit...
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And the president goes to the Asylum
The following morning, after his coffee and strawberry tartines, the president decided that he was going to try to call the aliens back. He *69 ’d the last caller and found that the call had originated from New Jersey, USA. Strange, thought the p...
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Speech Gone Wrong
As the majestic music died down, the president stepped to podium. Meanwhile, his two young speechwriters huddled in the wings, anxious for their first speech to be given life. With waves and his politician’s smile, the president quieted the crowd...
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Term Served
“You know,” mused Sid, “There’s bound to be some haters.” His partner of three months nodded in agreement. “I know, I know,” Chaz lamented. “One thread gets picked up and the next thing you know, there...
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The Man Who Killed the Man Who Killed Kennedy
“But ya can’t kill John F. Kennedy, Jack Ruby!” “Wanna bet?” he smirked, “I didn’t get to have a name like Jack ‘Sparkling’ Ruby by being 1960 Chicago’s biggest fag!” At this, the entire bar erupted into raucous applause, cries of...
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An Act Of Violence
“Why the fuck did this happen? How does a man dressed in black planting bombs in the subway get regarded as a fucking homeless person with fucking graffitti?” The president screamed in his agent’s face, holding him against the wall. &...
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Post-Presidential Fun Time!
Ten years have passed since my last hit. I’ve reached the last leg of my term as President… aww hell, why not? Speaking of Hell… I pick up my mobile, tap out a few digits. “Mmm… To what do I owe the pleasure?” My man...
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The Earth's Darkest Hour - 24 Hours
“Go to your family, there’s nothing you can do here tonight.” – “What about the call Kathy.” Francis spoke. – “Francis you need to not worry about anything anymore, just start thinking about your child.&#...
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Terror Hits Home
From the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, November 1, 2009: Joe Biden was sworn in as President aboard Air Force One at 1:13 this morning. He assumes the mantle of the presidency in the wake of a devastating series of attacks on the United States: Washington,...
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Swearing In
He stands, an impressive figure, above thousands of people, waiting to speak “Today, fellow Americans, we make history, today, we win!” Applause “Today, it has changed, race will no longer be an issue” A pause “We are equa...
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Abort
“As president, I believe it is my obligation to-” His mind wandered as the prewritten speech eased from his lips. Fuck this all. Greed made us grow, and then we caused our own miscarriage. He glanced up at the camera, wondering if the viewe...
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Humanicide
He strode from his position behind the camera to gaze out the vainly huge window. The symphonic menagerie of honks and beeps and screams had always soothed him, but the chaos newly born unto the street below was thoroughly disturbing. Every citizen tha...
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Inauguration
January 20: “…without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.” May 9: The sunset is red, white, and blue. Kinda looks l...
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Look Into My Eyes
Philip Murdock gave into the righteous feeling, letting it build inside him as he barreled through the Oval Office door into the West Wing proper. Oh God! Candace Hart, his sweet old assistant lay slumped across her desk, eyes staring wide, her first b...
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The Atheist Politician
Vanity Fair: We’re speaking with Senator Bryce Davis of New Mexico today about his bid for the White House in 2012. Davis: I’m glad to be here, Paul VF: To get right to the chase, you’re running for President next year. Davis: Yes VF:...