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rebel2k4
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 		Do you think this is viral for 2012: The Movie?

PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:29 pm
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Kazic
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 		That's a movie? What is it about?

Edit: looked it up and I don't think so. They all seem to be disaster movies. Like, natural ones. I think that rather, because of the popularity of this subject it's just a coincidence. *shrug*
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:41 pm
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prut
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 		It's true @jorgeguberte; that email with the sound file was sent to me, but I only got it now. And before I could even begin to figure out what it was about, you guys had already decoded most of it. Great job!

But five minutes ago, I got this email from "Betsy Dilla":

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Hi,

This is sort of embarassing. Somehow this e-mail address <prut> ended up in my contacts list, but I've lost track of who it belongs to. Maybe I don't even know you, it wouldn't be the first time I ended up with a random e-mail address around. Either way, I'm curious.

~Betsy


What do you guys think? Should I pretend that we actually know each other or tell her that it must be a mistake but that we can still talk? And did anyone else get this email?

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buellawren
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 		prut, this actually is kind of embarassing. I'm Betsy. We were sent the sound file at the same time, and I was seeing if your e-mail was important at all. Sorry for the confusion.

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prut
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 		Laughing Oh, I did consider that and did a forum search of your name, but nothing came up! So I decided that it was a new character.. Sorry about that!!

But it's funny that they sent the email to me and cc'd everyone else.

PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:42 am
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 		hmm... I've been informed, due I'm assuming to my non-insistance of contacting Charlie myself, not to 'lose him'. I just received a followup email. Just saying that. "Don't lose him"
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urthstripe
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 		Got a message on myspace from our dear Charlie. Looks like he's shipping back out.

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Subject:

I got a phone call.

Body:
I got a phone call last night. I leave today. This sucks I was supposed to have another two weeks off. Is there anyway we can stay in contact? I'll be gone for almost two years and we don't really ever get a chance to go online.




I gave him my phone number. Let's see what comes of it.

ETA: He replied to me asking where he was off to

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I'm not supposed to say but.... We're gonna be touring Africa. Doing some "missionary" work over there.


I asked what kind of missionary work. Waiting for response...
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:05 am
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prut
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 		I got another one from Clark/Micheal, too. He simply says: "Don't let him leave." What do we do?

PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:34 am
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buellawren
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 		I got the same phone message. Gave him my number. He replied
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Yea they have phones in Africa so don't worry. lol. I'll try my best to keep in touch.
Right after I sent him my number I realized I should've asked more, so I did.
Quote:
Two years, wow, I didn't really notice that before. Did they give you a reason? What's so important that you have to leave today? They couldn't wait two weeks?

Charlie:
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Things are getting bad over there. The reason is that is where I've been stationed for a while now. I was only on vacation for a little bit. My type of work is time sensitive. I understand I don't really have the luxury of vacationing when this project really needs my attention.


Also from earlier with Charlie:
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Being in the SEALs is the coolest job I've ever had. It's an adventure everyday. I love being a field med and yes I've saved a couple people's lives but it's my job you know. Anyone in my shoes would have done the same thing for those people.


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buellawren
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 		More info from Charlie, he's really beginning to seem like the sort of person who might be in charge of a revolution as Rogen suspects.
I followed up his "Things are getting bad" with saying
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Wow Charlie. It seems like just yesterday we were kids goofing off together and now you're some important guy running off to save the world! Makes me feel like I haven't done enough with my life yet.

He responded
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You know. I used to think the same way. But now I see myself more as a bad guy than the mighty hero. My valiant sword is a government issued assault riffle and my damsel in distress is a 151 foot blue lady with a stiff arm and an avarice for blood-stained gold. Consider yourself lucky to actually have a clean conscience with hopes and dreams.


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buellawren
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 		I asked Charlie why he was on leave if his work is so important and time sensitive.
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I... I almost got really sick. But I'm fine don't worry. They just wanted me to rest up after the scare I had. Yea the military can be unpredictable sometimes but when they say they'll be there to escort you tomorrow. Trust me. They will be there.


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urthstripe
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 		Asked him what his job in Africa was going to be. He replied:

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I'm sorry but like I've said I'm not allowed to tell. I've said too much already. Just trust that it's for the greater good (or at least that's what I keep telling myself.)


Starting to switch my tactic to getting him to stay. Asking him if there's anyway he can get out of this. His response

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Things are getting bad over there. My type of work is time sensitive. I understand I don't really have the luxury of vacationing when this project really needs my attention.


Going to try to push him to consider his sickness.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:56 am
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prut
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 		Got another reply from Clark Rogen. He got pretty fired up when I mentioned Michael Carter.

Me:
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Ok, I will do my best. But, do you have any suggestions? I know that he used to be a very close friend of yours (Michael). Is there a way to convince him to not leave or is there someone else I can talk to? And what if I can't do anything? What happens if I can't convince him or if he finds a way to leave? Do you a have a plan B?


Clark:
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We thank you for your continued patronage to this program. We would like to make a few things clear. I am not Michael; I am Clark Rogen. Michael is an associate of ours. Yes, this is his email address, but there is no need to invoke him in our conversations. In actually, it would be best not to mention him any more. Second of all, If you fail we all fail. As of now this IS plan B. If you cannot convince him to stay at least try to keep in contact with him by any means you can conjure up.


Let's keep talking to Charlie!..

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urthstripe
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 		Rogen is on Yahoo chat right now as cmanone95. He's responding

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[03:05] urthstripe123: How do I get Charles to stay?
[03:09] cmanone95: Well. That is why we recruited you. It is your job to figure this out. We have tried multiple times before but the results have always been the same. If you fail all of humanity fails.
[03:12] urthstripe123: I'm doing my best, but despite gaining his confidence, he's still being evasive.
[03:13] cmanone95: Yes. That is to be expected. He was like this the last three times as well.
[03:13] urthstripe123: Do you have anymore on his profile than what you gave me? Family history? Any possible weaknesses I can exploit?
[03:17] cmanone95: He has no family. He is a foster care child.
[03:17] urthstripe123: Anything else?
[03:18] urthstripe123: No attachments of any sort?
[03:19] cmanone95: He has no girlfriend. No family. He has fear of attachment and commitment.
[03:22] urthstripe123: Nothing keeping him here. And he doesn't want anything to keep him here. Why don't we just let him go and keep tabs on his actions?
[03:23] cmanone95: I think this may be the best route for now.
[03:23] urthstripe123: Right, I will be sure to secure a means of communication with him in Africa.

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buellawren
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 		Okay, I've got Rogen in Yahoo chat cmanone95:
Very unfortunately the first part of the conversation was lost when Yahoo chat decided to refresh itself or something. But some key parts of that I can paraphrase are a reemphasis on trying to convince Charlie to stay or at least maintain contact. Rogen said that Charlie is like other people and might say he'll stay in touch to make a parting more pleasant. I asked for more information on Charlie's early life so that I could maintain his trust. His most stable foster home was on New Barn Road in front of the movie theater. It is important to remember that he has no real family.

The following is the rest of our chat:
Quote:
cmanone95:
Tell me. How do you feel about our little friend charlie?
Me:
he has said some things that make me suspect that he is uneasy with some things he has done and he also seems like someone who values trying to do what he thinks is right, or at least tries to convince himself that what he is doing is right
cmanone95:
And what do you believe? Do you believe he is doing what is right? Does he sound sincere?
Me:
sometimes sincere, sometimes almost bitter, but I don't know enough about his actions or AID the World to draw my own conclusions he isn't actually my childhood friend, I have no reason to trust him but I don't think he has any ill intent or at least not what he would see as ill intent
Mr. Rogen, I'm sorry but I appear to have lost all of our chat before you asked how I feel about Charlie
cmanone95:
I understand.
Me:
what was the name of that road again?
cmanone95:
New Barn Road
Me:
what do you understand?
cmanone95:
I understand your point of view of him.
Me:
it is easy to be sympathetic when all I know is what he has told me
cmanone95:
Ok. I will grant you one question about this project. If only solidify your trust in us. I am not obligated to answer it but I will attempt to answer what I can.
Me:
you mentioned before that unforeseen events had occurred actually no
why would anyone want to interfere with a project to stop AIDs and HIV?
isn't that what ATW is?
cmanone95:
You are a very bright young lady. And you ask all the right questions. Let me explain as best as I can. At this point he does not want to interfere. He is actually doing much of the leg work for us. It is only when the gun becomes the hunted that it starts shooting back at the hand that holds it.
I hope that explains somethings for you.
Me:
but...if he's working for you, why would you hunt him?
cmanone95:
because in a year or so he will turn his back on us.
Me:
how can you know?
cmanone95:
Remember when I said I would grant you ONE question?
Me:
I can always try at least I feel comfortable asking you outright questions, mostly I just drop hints to encourage Charlie to talk
cmanone95:
ATW was founded in January 2010. That is why you have never heard of us.
Me:
so...it is March 2009 right now?
that question shouldn't even count, it's such a simple one
cmanone95:
Yes. It is March 2009.
cmanone95 is Offline


So I tried to convince Charlie to not be there when the Navy comes because he doubts the work he's doing. I emphasized that he has to call me or I'll worry.
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lol. Don't worry. I'm not sick. I'm fine now. If I ran they would find me. They have ways of tracking "precious cargo". I like my job. It's safer than most military jobs. Don't worry about me. I promise I will stay in contact. Nothing bad will happen. I promise.


Me
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Fine now, but is this something that could relapse? What do you mean by "precious cargo"? That makes it sound like they just want you, not your abilities.


Charlie
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lol. No they want my abilities. If I fail then I am their scapegoat. They have a reason to move on with their second phase.


Me
Quote:
Second phase? I don't even know what the first phase is. You won't fail, will you Charlie? Why would they need someone to blame?


Charlie
Quote:
Betsy. I've said too much already. I don't want to put you or myself in any more risk. Just forget what I told you. Ok?


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