View from Benacia/Issue 43: Yardistan Rising!(?)

This imported article was originally posted at http://viewfrombenacia.blogspot.com/2004/12/issue-43-yardistan-rising.html at 12/16/04.

A quiet discussion in the "Capital of Turkey" thread in Yardistan may be the signal that Yardistan, so long quiescent in the political arena, may be stirring to once more stike incredulity into the hearts of its enemies.

The discussion is taking place on page 7 of the thread, where it started with a discussion of a rebellion to celebrate Yardistan's relative popularity since its Nick-only days. To which Duke Greg is alleged to have replied, "Rebellion? Hehe... that would be fun... or an invasion of Goldshire..."

The comment could not be confirmed by recording, as the meeting was held behind closed doors with a "Keep Out" sign. But our source, who attended the meeting, recorded a generally enthusiastic response to the plan from the Yardistani:

"ALL YOUR SHIREROTH ARE BELONG TO US!"

" Oooh...Goldshire....

Stop putting ideas into my head!" 

To try to confirm these reports, we conducted a private interview with Duke Greg of Yardistan. Responding to the allegations, the Duke said, "I am publicly outraged! These rumors are unfounded. We're Yardistan. If we're going to invade ANYONE; it'll be Shirekeep."

When pressed about the quotes attributed to him, and the likely response form Goldshire, the Duke commented, "To be honest, would anyone in Goldshire even notice?"

Despite the Duke's denial, rumors persist from reliable sources, and Shireroth can only hold its breath in anticipation of Yardistan's next move.

Holiday Hiatus

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From all of us to all of you... happy holidays.