America: 2000-2016

[adam]

Fairly interesting story, obviously has a smidge of a pro-Bush spin on it, but interesting none-the-less.

[adam]

Very well written, Yates! I actually found myself refreshing this page hoping for updates.

Just one thing though, a couple of times you said that Florida will determine the election just like in 2000. Well, in your scenario, the 2000 election was well decided without Florida.

Aside from that, wonderful job!

[adam]

Barnes is begining to remind me of another president from Georgia.

I was thinking the same thing actually.

[adam]

Wow. Didn't see that one coming.

[adam]

Good writing, Yates! Good to see President Clark kicking some ass.

[adam]

I was really looking forward to seeing Clark campaign in 2008. Perhaps he'll do what Bush Sr. did and decide to run after all?

[adam]

I would like to say two quick things.  First, I would like to note that we have transitioned from the realm of the past to the realm of the future.  Everything that occurs from this point on in the fiction is occurring ahead in time, no longer behind us.  It is quite a transition.
Also, I would like to announce that the winner of the final Presidential election (2016) in this fiction will be your choice.  I will go into more details about this later.  However, I believe it is an appropriate end for this work, as you all have contributed so much in the regards of enthusiasm, reviews, and urging me to continue.

Is there any chance that you would be interested in extending this past 2016 if it continues to be so popular?

[adam]

Adam, I am flattered by that question.  At this time, I do not believe I will be continuing this fiction past 2016.  One can only speculate events so far into the future.  Writing past 2016 would, for me, require too much guesswork and would not be based on solid truth.  Though this work is fiction, it is based on reality.  I could not make this work the same type of fiction if I continued it that far.  If several individuals would truly like to see events after 2016, I may write a few general updates.  However, this is not my last fiction, and I have another, different type of "What-If" work in my mind after this is completed.  In the meantime, however, I hope you enjoy this fiction; over half of it remains to be completed!

I look forward to the rest of it. This is one of the best threads on this forum, IMO, and it always holds my interest. Great job!

Much agreed. Thanks for this wonderful peice, Yates.

[adam]

Cox 2008!

[adam]

I don't think that Kim Jong-Il is that insane.

You're giving him a lot of credit.

[adam]

I don't think that Kim Jong-Il is that insane.

You're giving him a lot of credit.

Even the craziest of people don't do things that hurt themselves.

The thing of it is though, is that southern North Korea is quite scarecly populated. Any nuclear fallout would certainly fall short of Pyongyang. Even if a fairly good number of people in North Korea were to die as a result of detonation...does Kim Jong Il really strike you as a person who would care?

[adam]

I don't think that Kim Jong-Il is that insane.

You're giving him a lot of credit.

Even the craziest of people don't do things that hurt themselves.

The thing of it is though, is that southern North Korea is quite scarecly populated. Any nuclear fallout would certainly fall short of Pyongyang. Even if a fairly good number of people in North Korea were to die as a result of detonation...does Kim Jong Il really strike you as a person who would care?

I suppose you could have a point, but it should also be noted that North Korea has a huge thing of artillery pointed at Seoul and can level the city in minutes by conventional means... I'm not sure why he wouldn't just make use of that instead of using a nuke.

Well, considering that it's just a story...I would imagine that it's for dramatic effect.

[adam]

Is this thread dying?

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Who has the prohibition party nominated for president?