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The Empire Writes Back About the Failed Death Star Petition
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.'”
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.
Knowledge is how to play a game, intelligence is how to win, wisdom is knowing what game to play.
The Emperor doesn't have a Term Limit.
Palpatine wields the power of the Force. The others are just sociopathic assholes with normal human abilities.
Don't worry, I got this!
...he probably knew how to balance the budget.
Doubtful. Not only was the Death Star a huge budgetary drain, but he blew away a whole planet of taxpayers, causing a further drain on the Galactic Economy.
Slow down, cowboy! It has been 4 hours since you last posted. You must wait another few hours.
Actually, it was a long time ago.
If you can't convince them, convict them.
The Empire's Death Star qualifies under new Executive Orders issued today by the White House as an assult weapon. As such Grand Moff Tarkin is required to surrender possession within mandated timeframes and confirm registration on all other non-qualifying items in the Imperial armory. W. Tarkin and Anakin Skywalker aka D.Vader must also submit to a Universal Background Check.
I find your lack of faith disturbing.
Slow down, cowboy! It has been 4 hours since you last posted. You must wait another few hours.
since the President doesn't have that power to begin with.
Why?
Cause his birth certificate does not mention his midi-chlorian count?
Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens
That's a terrible age to be a grumpy old man.
Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens
Palpatine was involved in fewer wars?