The Empire Writes Back About the Failed Death Star Petition

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The Empire Writes Back About the Failed Death Star Petition

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday January 16, 2013 @06:39AM from the that's-no-moon dept.

It appears that it isn't just fans who took notice of the failed White House petition to build a Death Star. Star Wars Blog has an official response from the Galactic Empire which reads in part: "IMPERIAL CENTER, CORUSCANT – The overwhelming military superiority of the Galactic Empire has been confirmed once again by the recent announcement by the President of the United States that his nation would not attempt to build a Death Star, despite the bellicose demands of the people of his tiny, aggressive planet. 'It is doubtless that such a technological terror in the hands of so primitive a world would be used to upset the peace and sanctity of the citizens of the Galactic Empire,' said Governor Wilhuff Tarkin of the Outer Rim Territories. 'Such destructive power can only be wielded to protect and defend by so enlightened a leader as Emperor Palpatine.'”

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Misfiled by davidwr · 2013-01-16 06:46 · Score: 5, Funny

This entry was posted on January 15, 2013 at 9:00 am and is filed under In Pop Culture.

Should be refiled under Imperial Politics, Interstellar News, Diplomacy, or something similar.

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Re:D'uh by DaWhilly · 2013-01-16 06:48 · Score: 5, Funny

The Emperor doesn't have a Term Limit.
Re:D'uh by Grishnakh · 2013-01-16 06:51 · Score: 3, Funny

Palpatine wields the power of the Force. The others are just sociopathic assholes with normal human abilities.
Re:Why? by Anonymous Coward · 2013-01-16 07:03 · Score: 2, Funny

not even worthy of slightly retarded 12 years olds

So, too sophisticated for about 50% of the Slashdot audience then.
Re:Why? by lnunes · 2013-01-16 07:10 · Score: 3, Funny

Don't worry, I got this!
Re:Why is this an article? by Cro+Magnon · 2013-01-16 07:51 · Score: 5, Funny

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

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I find your lack of faith disturbing by denzacar · 2013-01-16 08:57 · Score: 3, Funny

since the President doesn't have that power to begin with.
Why?
Cause his birth certificate does not mention his midi-chlorian count?

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Re:D'uh by Charliemopps · 2013-01-16 09:23 · Score: 3, Funny

Palpatine was involved in fewer wars?