Free Madness Rules - 04 by Arthur Bradley

back and squatted down next to the woman.
    “Okay, darlin’, let’s hear it.”
    She smiled. “Untie me first.”
    “Not a chance.”
    “What am I going to do to a big man like you?”
    “Oh, I’m sure you could do plenty to a man,” he said, grinning.
    “Exactly,” she said, winking her good eye.
    “Ah,” he said, “so that’s it. A little honey to make things better?”
    She ran her tongue around her lips.
    “Would that really be so bad?”
    Nipples was an attractive, albeit deceitful, young woman. It didn’t hurt that she could survive a shipwreck by simply rolling onto her back. He recognized that taking a deal like the one she was offering was terribly immoral. Then again, he thought, morality was often overrated during an apocalypse.
    “I have been known to crave a little honey from time to time,” he said, sliding her around and removing the tape.
    Nipples pulled her hands free and began rubbing her wrists. When they had finally returned to their normal color, she reached up, gently cupped his face, and kissed him on the lips. It was a long passionate kiss that probed every corner of his mouth.
    “Come on, big fellow,” she said, pulling his body onto hers. “Let’s see if we can make this right.”
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    Executive Order 16662
     

    Temporary Revocation of the War Powers Resolution
     

    By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Congressional Body, and as the appointed President of the United States, the following is hereby ordered:
    Section 1. Revocation of War Powers Resolution. (a) The War Powers Resolution of 1973 shall hereby be revoked. (b) The revocation is designed to help safeguard the nation from enemies, both foreign and domestic, and to ensure the nation’s survival following the outbreak of the Superpox-99 virus.
    Section 2. Transfer of Powers. (a) The President shall hereby have the authority to conduct military operations, both within the United States as well as beyond its borders, without the consent of the Congressional Body. (b) The President shall have no limitations on the scope or duration of such military actions. (c) The Congressional Body shall work with the President in an advisory role to ensure that the interests of the nation are properly considered.
    Section 3. Expiration Term. (a) This revocation of the War Powers Resolution shall expire 180 days from the date of issue. (b) Any future extensions of the revocation shall require unanimous consensus of the President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Homeland Security.
     
     
    Executive Order 16663
     

    Issuance of New National Currency
     

    By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Congressional Body, and as the appointed President of the United States, the following is hereby ordered:
    Section 1. Complete Devaluation of the United States Dollar. (a) The United States dollar shall no longer be the official currency of the United States, and as such, it shall no longer be guaranteed by the U.S. government. (b) All dollars, both in and out of circulation, shall hereby be devalued and considered to be without financial worth.
    Section 2. Establishment of a New National Currency. (a) The United States shall adopt the international gold-backed credit as its new currency. (b) The gold-backed credit shall be guaranteed with national gold reserves. (c) Such reserves shall be subject to inspection and verification by international currency monitors. (d) The currency shall remain fixed in value such that one thousand credits shall equal one ounce of 24-carat gold. (e) Gold-backed credits shall be redeemable for their equivalent in gold and will proudly display the words, “Payable to Bearer on Demand.” (f) The new currency shall be produced solely by the United States Mint and other approved international treasuries.
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    As soon as Mason stepped out of the junkyard, he knew he was in trouble. It was so bad that he paused for a moment, hoping that his eyes were playing tricks