Nonentity by Weston Kathman

Author:Weston Kathman [Kathman, Weston]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-10-04T21:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 7

CRACKDOWN

Jubilation erupted the evening after my third foray into parallel universalism:

“With all precincts closed and reporting their ballots,” said a toothy male propaganda disseminator on screen, “we can now project a winner in the most important Grand Premier election of our lifetimes: Cynthiana Davinsky. We go to Davinsky headquarters where correspondent Madeleine Musgrave awaits a speech from the victorious candidate. Madeleine, what’s the latest on this historic development?”

The ravishing Madeleine Musgrave stood amid a packed house. Banners, balloons, and confetti filled the background. She maintained a vibrant grin while dodging debris.

She said, “Well, Phil, we expect Premier-elect Davinsky to arrive here shortly. It was a grueling campaign. Ms. Davinsky proved herself one of the grittiest office seekers in recent years.” Musgrave put a hand over one of her ears. “I’m getting word that Ms. Davinsky will be here very soon. This is a glorious occasion. It was a landslide …”

A deafening roar arose from the crowd. Davinsky strutted through the audience, deftly executing the role of chief diversion: shaking hands, kissing babies, pumping her fists. She took the stage and went to the microphone.

She said, “Ladies and gentlemen, devoted supporters, loyal citizens of the Permanent Regime – with all my heart, thank you! God bless the Regime!” The crowd repeated her phrase in thunderous unison, “God bless the Regime! God bless the Regime!” She waved her arms, urging the onlookers to raise their volume. They complied.

“Your love of country brings tears to my eyes,” Davinsky said, once the clamor had abated. “Long live the Regime!” The crowd chanted that phrase incessantly, “Long live the Regime!” I turned my television off.

Davinsky would assume the Premiership within a month. I would receive a huge bonus from Triple-M for working on the triumphant campaign. I decided to quit my job and subsist on the extra loot until I found better employment.

The mood regarding the election was not universally favorable. Allen Jonah said over the radio, “Don’t be fooled by mainstream media hoopla. Davinsky is another soulless empty vessel. The Regime will continue its disastrous empire throughout the world.

“There is a frightening prospect to keep in mind as Davinsky pretends to take the throne. Refer back to Manchester’s statements near the end of A Man of the Regime.”

I had read A Man of the Regime twice. I knew the passage Jonah was referencing:

The current situation for underground resistors is mild. The Regime has not initiated a severe crackdown in many years. Evaporations are frequent. Still, the tyranny is soft. Prepare to see that tyranny harden.

As a Regime operative, I have become privy to the machinations of the upper echelon. Even an insider can discover only so much. The trouble I envision is vague and unformed at present. It will unravel shortly after the election.

Opponents of the government are too complacent and nonchalant. They exercise conspicuous liberties, drawing needless attention. A day of reckoning nears. When the political campaigns end, the State will require a fresh distraction. A crisis event – an emergency! –

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