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<blockquote data-quote="Mosier" data-source="post: 6629568" data-attributes="member: 6776381"><p>Denver Chronicle - Page 1. December 21, 2011. </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>Disease Deforms One In Twenty</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Immediately following the appearance of the beast first seen nearly one week ago in Japan, widespread reports came from all over the world, of the sudden onset of a terrible new disease. Surgeon General Richard Stevens was the first to describe this new disease as a new form of Unexplained Genetic Expression. This new, more advanced form of UGE has been unofficially called "Goblinization," for the the deforming effect it has on its victims. </p><p></p><p>In a press conference held today in the nation's capitol, Stevens reported that initial medical reports indicate that individuals affected by this disease may be technically healthy. In many cases, afflicted people have reported increased muscle density and cardiovascular health, among other benefits. Stevens was quick to point out that initial reports may not tell the entire story, however. "We have no idea how this new strain of UGE will interact with a patient's immune system, long term physical health, or psychological wellness," Stevens said. "All our efforts are currently focused on learning more about this condition; isolating the cause, its infection route, its prevalence...we haven't even discovered what type of disease this is. So far we have ruled out bacterial and viral infection. In short, we're seeing something entirely new here, and it will take our best doctors a lot of time and effort to study it." Initial reports indicate that as many as 5% of people worldwide have been afflicted by Goblinization.</p><p></p><p>Although Stevens' description of Goblinization may seem optimistic to some, other experts are ringing alarm bells. Secretary of State Jessica Portmund has made it clear that she blames the Native American Nation movement for the new disease, going as far as to call it a biological terrorist attack. </p><p></p><p>"Just look at the timeline of events," Stevens said in a recent Associated Press interview. "First, the Natives distracted us with a massive, coordinated protest, what they called the Ghost Dance. Then, the entire world suffered a case of a shared delusion, thinking we saw a <em>dragon</em> flying next to a train. After that, the Natives marched out of several internment camps, while their guards were completely powerless to stop them. A new disease disfigures millions of innocent people, and immediately afterward the President gets an ultimatum from a spokesman for Native American Nations, promising catastrophe if we don't give it to their demands. The Natives have advanced biological weapons, capable of attacking our very DNA, altering our behavior, and causing psychedelic hallucinations, which they have researched and developed right under our noses." </p><p></p><p>Stevens could not explain the existence of video evidence for the beast sighting, instead referring questioners to technology experts. "All I know is that there's no such thing as monsters," she said.</p><p></p><p>President Jesse Garrety has expressed solidarity with his cabinet, and labelled the reemerging NAN movement as a terrorist organization. "The United States does not negotiate with terrorists," he said in reference to the ultimatum from NAN spokesman Daniel Coleman. "The NAN organization has been driven underground, and into hiding. Our counter-terrorism agents have discovered evidence that Coleman's organization has been developing and possibly weaponizing a biological compound, which may have been used against civilians in the United States and other nations." The President urged citizens not to characterize all Natives as terrorists, stating, "NAN is a small, rogue organization within the broader Native community. We urge anyone with information on NAN members' whereabouts to contact their local police, or the FBI as soon as possible." </p><p></p><p>continued on page 7</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mosier, post: 6629568, member: 6776381"] Denver Chronicle - Page 1. December 21, 2011. [SIZE=3][B]Disease Deforms One In Twenty[/B][/SIZE] Immediately following the appearance of the beast first seen nearly one week ago in Japan, widespread reports came from all over the world, of the sudden onset of a terrible new disease. Surgeon General Richard Stevens was the first to describe this new disease as a new form of Unexplained Genetic Expression. This new, more advanced form of UGE has been unofficially called "Goblinization," for the the deforming effect it has on its victims. In a press conference held today in the nation's capitol, Stevens reported that initial medical reports indicate that individuals affected by this disease may be technically healthy. In many cases, afflicted people have reported increased muscle density and cardiovascular health, among other benefits. Stevens was quick to point out that initial reports may not tell the entire story, however. "We have no idea how this new strain of UGE will interact with a patient's immune system, long term physical health, or psychological wellness," Stevens said. "All our efforts are currently focused on learning more about this condition; isolating the cause, its infection route, its prevalence...we haven't even discovered what type of disease this is. So far we have ruled out bacterial and viral infection. In short, we're seeing something entirely new here, and it will take our best doctors a lot of time and effort to study it." Initial reports indicate that as many as 5% of people worldwide have been afflicted by Goblinization. Although Stevens' description of Goblinization may seem optimistic to some, other experts are ringing alarm bells. Secretary of State Jessica Portmund has made it clear that she blames the Native American Nation movement for the new disease, going as far as to call it a biological terrorist attack. "Just look at the timeline of events," Stevens said in a recent Associated Press interview. "First, the Natives distracted us with a massive, coordinated protest, what they called the Ghost Dance. Then, the entire world suffered a case of a shared delusion, thinking we saw a [I]dragon[/I] flying next to a train. After that, the Natives marched out of several internment camps, while their guards were completely powerless to stop them. A new disease disfigures millions of innocent people, and immediately afterward the President gets an ultimatum from a spokesman for Native American Nations, promising catastrophe if we don't give it to their demands. The Natives have advanced biological weapons, capable of attacking our very DNA, altering our behavior, and causing psychedelic hallucinations, which they have researched and developed right under our noses." Stevens could not explain the existence of video evidence for the beast sighting, instead referring questioners to technology experts. "All I know is that there's no such thing as monsters," she said. President Jesse Garrety has expressed solidarity with his cabinet, and labelled the reemerging NAN movement as a terrorist organization. "The United States does not negotiate with terrorists," he said in reference to the ultimatum from NAN spokesman Daniel Coleman. "The NAN organization has been driven underground, and into hiding. Our counter-terrorism agents have discovered evidence that Coleman's organization has been developing and possibly weaponizing a biological compound, which may have been used against civilians in the United States and other nations." The President urged citizens not to characterize all Natives as terrorists, stating, "NAN is a small, rogue organization within the broader Native community. We urge anyone with information on NAN members' whereabouts to contact their local police, or the FBI as soon as possible." continued on page 7 [/QUOTE]
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