Seems kinda empty now...

They didn't like the sound quality on CDs?

Statesman has lived just as long as Tyrant

And look at Statesman now. He's a grade-A fascist.

"If you're going through hell, keep going."
Winston Churchill

I'm not seeing a lot of repression in Paragon City

How is that ironic? Knowing what went where and what happened when is part and parcel to maximizing efficiency, now as well as then.

"If you're going through hell, keep going."
Winston Churchill

That's cause he's not governing the city. But look at his handling of the Justice Club.

"If you're going through hell, keep going."
Winston Churchill

Villainy doesn't necessarily have to result in opression.

There were a few times in the comics where Statesman thought he knew what was best and took action all by himself. Often to the detriment to the rest of the heroes. A little bit of "Villainous" behavior there.

But he could govern it if he wanted too - he's as powerful as Tyrant, and there are enough Vigilantes around to support him if he wanted to take over.

I think that's what happens when GG posts in general.

But not post-wipe.

"If you're going through hell, keep going."
Winston Churchill

Whose to say at some point he won't? Or that he absolutely would never do such a thing? Since the comics are now defunct and the general storytelling in game is kind of static (or at least, trudging along), we may never see it.

By the way, the quote I said comes from The Dark Knight and it is from Harvey Dent remarking upon Julius Caesar becoming Caesar and ruling without challenge from then on. And how did he become Caesar? He seized control after the city was being threatened and never let go. You don't think Statesman (or Superman, or any God-tier hero) would protect his hometown from disaster and then maybe hold on for a little too long? That's classic storytelling. Once you establish the hero, he or she will eventually be tempted to the darkside. The capacity is there. And, of course, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Tyrant exists because the people around him don't have the guts to stand up to him or profit from him being in charge. But he couldn't run Praetoria on his own. He may be all-powerful, but he's still just one guy.

And considering the army of super-powered individuals currently inhabiting Paragon City, some of which have themselves beaten both Tyrant and Recluse, I don't think he could pull it off in this realm.

"If you're going through hell, keep going."
Winston Churchill

Gimme a few years, I'll make one for ya. Not sure if I'll have time before finishing my degree, but it's on my to-do list now

Are you certain?

Everyone lives within their own personal illusion.

In mine, I'm blind and deaf to that topic.

"When I said I was a positive person, I meant HIV."

Frankie Boyle

"If you're going through hell, keep going."
Winston Churchill

i dunno, i can think of some Russians who might disagree. or they would if you could find them. ha HA!

From West Wing
one of my Fav shows EVER

Leo McGarry: Oh, well then you're just as stupid as these guys who think that capital punishment is going to be a deterrent for drug kingpins. As if drug kingpins didn't live their day-to-day lives under the possibility of execution. And their executions are a lot less dainty than ours, and tend to take place without the bother and expense of due process. So, my friend, if you want to start using American military strength as the arm of the Lord, you can do that. We're the only superpower left. You can conquer the world, like Charlemagne. But you'd better be prepared to kill everyone. And you had better start with me because I will raise up an army against you and *I* will beat you.