Who said it? All of these quotes are from either the Emperor, or the President.

1. “Your friends have failed!”

2. “As a matter of common sense and self-defense, [we] will act against such emerging threats before they are fully formed.”

3. “If we have reason to believe someone is preparing an attack against the [Republic or U.S.], has developed that capability, harbors those aspirations, then I think the [Republic or U.S.] is justified in dealing with that, if necessary, by military force.”

4. “The [Republic or Nation] is not what it once was—the Senate is full of greedy, squabbling delegates. There is no interest in the common good.”

5. “That will be part of the resolution, authorization of use of force. If you want to keep the peace, you’ve got to have the authorization to use force.”

6. “Now witness the firepower of this fully operational battle station.”

7. “If you will not be turned, you will be destroyed.”

8. “You will pay the price for your lack of vision.”

9. “Delaying a vote in [Congress or Senate] would send a message that the [Republic or U.S.] may be unprepared to take a stand, just as we are asking the [international community or universe] to take a stand.”

10. “My [country or planet] will continue to encourage all parties to step up to their responsibilities as we seek a just and comprehensive settlement to the conflict.”

11. “I will not let this [Republic or Nation]… be split in two. My negotiations will not fail.”

12. “We cannot stand by and do nothing while dangers gather. We must stand up for our security and for the permanent rights and the hopes of mankind.”

13. “It is with great reluctance that I have agreed to this calling. I love democracy, I love the [Republic or United States of America]. The power you give me I will lay down when this crisis has abated.”

14. “The [chancellor or president] is authorized to all means that he determines to be appropriate, including force.”

Who said what? Answers tomorrow.

UPDATE:

Answers! Also, this quiz courtesy of McSweeney’s.

The answers:
Emperor: 1,4,6,7,8,11,13
Bush: 2,3,5,9,10,12,14

It isn’t even in theaters yet, but Star Wars Episode III already has a DVD release date — November 8th.

Netflix or no - this is one I’m buyin’.

I did not get a chance to talk to Scary Post Guy today. Actually, I saw him pulling into the parking lot just as I was pulling out to go on a delivery. I’ll see him some point this week - what I need is a job announcement number, because the only jobs advertised on the USPS website are for “rural carriers”, and none at the post offices I’d like to work at.

I’m also looking at UPS, FedEx, and DHL. It might be easier to get into UPS during the holiday season, then again, that might then only work out to be a temporary position (and I’ve never seen driving jobs in the area advertised). FedEx works its delivery operations as “independent contractors” and I have no desire to finance a 26-foot truck on my own. DHL has no current positions open - anywhere.

Co-worker James has a problem: he’s got tickets he can’t use, and he needs to sell them. Luckily for you, the tickets he needs ridding of are to the upcoming HFStival. He’s got two general admission tickets, $25 each* (I don’t know if he will sell individually). Call him at 443-474-4648.

*Regular price is $40 a-pop, so woohoo you!

My finances are not where I need them to be in order to purchase a home. For one thing, I don’t want to buy a place until I’ve got career-oriented employment, which is something I’m planning on pursuing various leads on throughout the summer.

However, I was thinking that it might be possible to rent Gary’s grandparents’ place, at least initially. This has many positives - for one, I could decide if I like living in the city. For another, I could decide if I liked where in the city I’d be living, or if I would want to move somewhere else. So this is something I’ll talk to him about tomorrow — ultimately, all of this is in the hands of his uncle, and his father, so I should stop counting my chickens … well, y’know, they haven’t hatched yet.

In a side note, Gary’s grandfather apparently wanted a bathroom in his basement. Because of the sewer lines, he had to install what Gary described as “the throne”, essentially a toilet on a raised dias so that the piping would flow down. Too cheap to build a wall, instead, a shower curtain rings the throne. So, right off the bat, there are going to need to be some changes … or at the very least, a wall.

Also: shag carpeting? (If it has it, anyway) … has to go! Shag = Bad!