I knew you guys would get excited. 
Here's the slightly longer, improved chapter, with a new photoshop image of the protesters waving the "end the madness" banner.
Here's the slightly longer, improved chapter, with a new photoshop image of the protesters waving the "end the madness" banner.
THE CRASH OF '71
"The economic collapse of 1971 showcased the house of cards the American economy had become. Government over-spending was driving up inflation. In 1949, a loaf of bread had cost 15 cents. In 1970, it cost $1.25. In 1971, it cost $50.00. The alarming jump in cost occurred almost overnight on June 25th, 1971. It is not known specifically why it happened, but at 3:45 pm, Goodyear stocks began to fall. By 4:15, it was a downhill nightmare. Somehow, word had gotten out that the entire Goodyear family had died in a plane crash outside of Oshkosh. This had not happened, but it was too late to turn back. Foreign investors started dumping Goodyear stock. The government was scrambling to take state control of Goodyear Enterprises. By late that evening, the Goodyear family made publicly known that they were alive and well. The damage had been done. As Goodyear Enterprises burned, the Phoenix Oil Company, Colonel Goodyear Enterprises worst enemy, was rising."
-History of the Great Depression by Marcus Jones, 2012, Watson Publishing
-History of the Great Depression by Marcus Jones, 2012, Watson Publishing
The entire Stock Market Crash was in fact corporate espionage. The Phoenix Oil Company had been in existence since the 1890s, originally founded by whaling magnate Horatio P. Jennings II. In the 1900s, it shifted its focus to crude oil and lamp oil. Upon the auto boom, it changed its name from "Jennings Oil" to "Phoenix Oil Company," named after the mythical Arabian bird that burned with the fire of a thousand suns, and always reincarnated itself, meaning that Jennings' company would adapt to the times. By 1971, it was under the control of Horatio P. Jennings IV, a dapper and dastardly robber-baron who was determined once and for all to level the playing field he and Goodyear Enterprises were on. Secretly, he orchestrated the rumor of the Goodyears' deaths, and reaped the benefits while Goodyear stocks were falling like a ton of bricks. A mere second-rate corporation had brought the largest and most successful corporation in the history of mankind to its knees in one afternoon.
Rioting broke out nation-wide. The Columbian states, already still suffering huge unrest and with an active ethnic cleansing against the blacks still underway, were the first to revolt. People who had nothing realized they had nothing to lose. Even some soldiers realized they suddenly were completely penniless. Oswald, already in horrible health, suffered a shock at the turn of events and Nixon was forced to try to keep the situation under control. In Birmingham, Southron nationalists waved old battle-flags in the streets and held up signs with such slogans as, "Liberty or Death," "Down with Capitalism," and "Mad As Hell." For their personal standard, the rioters and strikers took up a modified version of the old Gadsden Flag. The authorities themselves were still in a state of shock and before anyone could tell what was happening, the ORRA headquarters in Birmingham were being stormed by rioters. Members of the 12th ORRA Mechanized were dragged out of the fortress and beaten in the streets. Though they put up heavy resistance, the ORRA troopers found themselves stunned by both the news and the ferocity of the oncoming rebels.
Anarchists, Southron nationalists, and anti-government marchers protest the bloodthirstiness of Philadelphia
The same streets, two hours later
Rioting broke out nation-wide. The Columbian states, already still suffering huge unrest and with an active ethnic cleansing against the blacks still underway, were the first to revolt. People who had nothing realized they had nothing to lose. Even some soldiers realized they suddenly were completely penniless. Oswald, already in horrible health, suffered a shock at the turn of events and Nixon was forced to try to keep the situation under control. In Birmingham, Southron nationalists waved old battle-flags in the streets and held up signs with such slogans as, "Liberty or Death," "Down with Capitalism," and "Mad As Hell." For their personal standard, the rioters and strikers took up a modified version of the old Gadsden Flag. The authorities themselves were still in a state of shock and before anyone could tell what was happening, the ORRA headquarters in Birmingham were being stormed by rioters. Members of the 12th ORRA Mechanized were dragged out of the fortress and beaten in the streets. Though they put up heavy resistance, the ORRA troopers found themselves stunned by both the news and the ferocity of the oncoming rebels.
Anarchists, Southron nationalists, and anti-government marchers protest the bloodthirstiness of Philadelphia
The same streets, two hours later
ORRA landships found themselves suddenly confronted with young Birminghamers throwing butter, oil, and silk rugs on the streets to clog up the treads. As the tanks bogged down, rioters would rush the steel behemoths, pry open the latch, and brutally maul the drivers. Simple soldiers and National Guardsmen were usually just roughed up or scared off, but ORRA troopers were killed in droves. "Bombingham" became the epicenter for the unfolding revolt. In the rebuilt Atlanta, thousands of rebels rushed a major armory, overwhelming the shocked defenders and capturing thousands of military-grade weapons...
Meanwhile, back in Philadelphia, Nixon was still acting as temporary leader. The 19 year-old Charles Oswald, Jr., the heir to the Presidency, was not 21 and thus not allowed to take power yet. "Chuck II" was not liked by anyone in the government and was regarded as "the biggest spoiled brat in the world." Nixon knew this was his chance. With Oswald hospitalized and in critical condition, Nixon began acting as leader. He made trips all over the North, appearing before his throngs of supporters and trying to keep the nation's morale from imploding.
Acting President Nixon appears before supporters at the Coliseum in Shicagwa in September, 1971
Meanwhile, back in Philadelphia, Nixon was still acting as temporary leader. The 19 year-old Charles Oswald, Jr., the heir to the Presidency, was not 21 and thus not allowed to take power yet. "Chuck II" was not liked by anyone in the government and was regarded as "the biggest spoiled brat in the world." Nixon knew this was his chance. With Oswald hospitalized and in critical condition, Nixon began acting as leader. He made trips all over the North, appearing before his throngs of supporters and trying to keep the nation's morale from imploding.
Acting President Nixon appears before supporters at the Coliseum in Shicagwa in September, 1971
The American economy was collapsing and the Columbian states were openly revolting, and Nixon knew he had to do something quick, especially before Oswald recovered and returned to power. Nixon turned to his old friend, Horatio P. Jennings IV, for help...
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