Jul. 11th, 2017 at 10:03 AM
I fought Gambit and survived. Anyone else want a go at me?
I've started putting down on paper a framework for a constitution. Just to start us off. As per my other comments, my emphasis here is on personal accountability as opposed to large-scale law enforcement of any kind. We are all prisoners here, and above all else, I think it's important that we keep that in mind when drafting anything.[All 616 & MCU Avengers, All X-Men/Mutants]
I think centralised organisation and communication between individual groups is key, but I don't believe we should or need to enforce any kind of true governance. I just want to keep people on task and message, and, you know.
I really want to watch House of Cards
Just to keep you all aware of what's going on, we're (myself, Sharon Carter, Hank McCoy and Charles Xavier -- all of whom, if you're not familiar with them, are individuals whom I respect) preparing a constitution now that we intend to make public within the next few days, which means that everyone will get to have a say in what they like, and what they want us to change.
X-Men, Mutants, I know that we haven't always seen eye-to-eye and there have been a number of conflicts between the Avengers and the X-Men in the past. Know that Hank McCoy and Charles Xavier are overseeing this constitution and have as much input as I do to ensure that we are all treated equally regardless of our history. When we floor the constitution, each and every one of you will have the opportunity to make suggestions or contest it. We just wanted to present you with a jumping off point.
And Avengers - Of course, I don't want any of you to feel as though you are in any way obligated to agree with me, or agree with what I've put forward with this constitution. I do want the support of each and every one of you, especially, but I want you to be happy to lend me that support. If there are any compromises we will need to make, I will see to it that something is done.
There are a lot of people here from outside the universes that we're familiar with. I think we all need to be prepared to be understanding. I don't want anyone to feel like they are having something forced on them because they don't have the numbers from their home to back them up. So I think it's very important that if anyone voices their concerns with the constitution, please back their concerns if you share them,
but don't feel obligated to defend what I - or Hank and the others - have written on our behalf.
We don't need anyone feeling piled on or somehow more isolated than they may already feel.
I wish Jennifer Walters was here.
Hawkeye gave me a great introduction to your idea regarding a constitution. I want you to know that regardless of what you might have heard concerning my recent disagreement with the UN back in my world, I want to lend any help I can to this idea. Just let me know what you need me to do.[Tony Stark (MCU)]
And maybe we need to figure a few things out.
You know, I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. I was hoping that common sense, decency, and respect for each other would win the day over the need for some form of established governance, but here we are.
I'm reaching out to all of you to discuss an idea I had with Sharon, and because I trust each and every one of you and think that if something is going to happen here, it needs to begin with us. I want to open this discussion up to all the other Facility residents, regardless of their background, their universe or their personality, but I want to make sure that we're all united in what we want to propose before we move forward.
We need a constitution. We need to understand that the scientists might not respect it, but if we are united in our position, they'll have no choice but accept it. It is a constitution that needs to be inclusive, needs to be understanding and accommodating for the different people we have their, and their own political allegiances and beliefs. Most importantly, it needs to outline what isn't acceptable behaviour, and the consequences.
Hank. I want you to take point on that. Talk to Sharon, she's already put out a lot of feelers with people, and both of you should consult with Zemo. I know his name and his position in our world might make him difficult to trust, but this man is different and he has experience in building and maintaining governments in conflict. His input on this is valuable.
We need governance and law. At this point, I don't think smart or possible to assume that a central government will happen. I propose we allow people to form their own groups, regardless of their blocks, and choose a leader among themselves. These groups will be responsible for enforcing a constitution we all agree to. When something cannot be resolved, or for major issues or offences, these groups can serve as defence and counsel for their own members against a constructed jury made up of other groups. Tony, I want to work out further details about that with you.
So let's talk, Avengers. Let's build something we're all proud of, and put our best and strongest foot forward.
When we get back to homeworld, I'm charging you for the moonshine.
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It can't be that different than leading the Avengers. Both are circuses.
Is it possible for me to have a pair of pants? If I'm going to be moving around fixing things I think it might be easier to have some than this current outfit.
I - I was thinking about your act. What would make you feel less like people were just looking at you because you were missing an arm.
Okay, you two.
With a Chambord bottle, a fractionating column made out of some cork, oyster shells and the neck off a wine bottle -- a couple straws and a few ice cubes, I've build a closed system distillation unit.
So I can burn off the alcohol from the cocktails. It's not very fast --which is why I'm not telling everyone -- but it's better than lake water.