An Offer That Cannot Be Refused

June 10th, 2007

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The Announcement

in 1891, with Kansas City pacified by the large Union force now occupying it, Lt. Colonel Mark Wainwright has become free to devise a plan to take Topeka. He has used the telegraph extensively, coordinating movements between the Union soldiers surrounding Kansas, as well as requesting addition troops from Washington. He now comes to General Theodore Monteith with a plan for the final attack on the rebel state. “If this doesn't do it, sir,” he tells the general, “nothing will.” Monteith approves the plan, thanking Wainwright for his tremendous efforts in this war. “I imagine there'll be some medals for you after this is all said and done, Mark.” Wainwright doesn't seem too enthused by the prospect, and Monteith asks him why. “I've soured a bit on the whole idea of honor and glory, sir. Most of me now just wants revenge, and an end to all of this.” Monteith says, “I understand, Mark. Hopefully, this plan will bring you that which you want, as well as that which you don't need.”

in 1999, Walton Ray Thermopolous, a London industrialist who is high among the Illuminati, is granted an audience with Queen Gwen of Britain. She dismisses all her aides before speaking with him, “so that we may be as frank as necessary.” Once alone, she presents him with what she says is an easy choice - “Support me, Walton, and the entire Illuminati is ours. I've crushed most of them already, but you I want on my side. Your organization will be useful to me.” Thermopolous is worried about crossing his masters, and says so. Queen Gwen derides his fear of the ancient organization. “They are nothing, now. I drive them before me like cattle to the slaughter. I offer you the chance to be one of the drivers, rather than the cattle.” The frightened businessman reluctantly accepts the queen's offer, and severs his ties with his old masters to throw his support behind her.

In 2003, US President John McKay told Carl Griffin there was Power in the West. Something came into the World with a roar and was growing like a cancer. Griffin was authorised by McKay to end the Magic Time.

~ variant from Steve Payne: extensive use of original content has been made to celebrate the author's genius.

In 1955 in Richmond Virginia, the New Orleans R&B artist Chris Kenner was found guilty as charged under new Confederate anti-obscenity laws. Most of the lyrics of Land of a Thousands Dances were subject to non-sordid interpretation, 'Chicken in the pot' being an example cited by the defence. However 'Over on your back, I like it like that' was too bawdy and unmasked the unmistakeable sexual undertones of the song.	Chris Kenner
~ story by Co-Historian Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

In 1944 in London England, General Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force released the following statement to the World Press in the aftermath of Disaster Day: 'Our landings have failed and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.'

~ story by Co-Historian Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

Arab Dhow	In 1760, at Zangi-bar (Zanzibar City) five European stowaways draw into the shadows of the Arab Dhow. They are very afraid of the fierce-looking Jumbe (chief) Majid Sayyid bin Said Al-Busaid. Unbeknown to this desperate gang is the great secret they carry with them. A secret that will determine the future of Europe. Put bluntly, ..
.. whether Europe will have a future.
~ entry by Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

In 2012, at Camp David former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld spoke candidly with US President George W Bush. “W,”, he drawled, “ you just can't negotiate with terrorists.” pouring them both a vase of bourbon each. “I'm not sure I appreciate you calling my second wife a terrorist, Don” says W, flicking the channel ..	Donald Rumsfeld
.. to watch Friends. “And you went to meet with Saddam in 1983, so you're memory is failing you again”. Rumsfeld mumbled something, he no longer had W's ear, he had known that since he was fired back in 2006. He was at Camp David on sufferance.
~ entry by Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

James Earl Ray	1977, James Earl Ray escaped from Brushy Mountain State Prison in Petros, Tennessee shortly after testifying to the House Select Committee on Assassinations that he did not shoot Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The following day he made his second appearance, on the FBI Most Wanted Fugitives list this time as the 351st entry. ..
.. Entry number 348 was Lee Harvey Oswald, who was also missing following a similar testimony to the Committee.
~ entry by Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

In 1940, on this day German forces, under General Erwin Rommel, reached the English Channel. Plans for the D-Day Landings on the South Coast of England commenced forthwith. You could safely say that a broad sweep of British society was represented at the Prime Ministers residence at Chequers for a crisis conference . Amongst ..	Aleister Crowle..
.. them is a man with a most intriguing plan. Aleister Crowley had gained much notoriety during his lifetime, and was famously dubbed by the press as “The Beast”, “The Man We Would Most Like to Hang” and "The Wickedest Man In the World” inter alia. However this was no time to bear a grudge, the wolf was quite literally at the door.
~ entry by Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

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