With Friends Like These... ig_suppression_events.1
The powerful clout that the … hold has become a menacing presence over our government. One of our agents has approached us suggesting a... less conventional solution.
"The door has been opened without anyone noticing it until the wind spreads the documents resting on the wooden desk. "Excuse me," a soothing voice announces, carefully picking them up, "I hope that my visit doesn't disrupt your important affairs. However, it has been observed that the … are in desperate need of a little guidance towards the right path, that will help both them and us."
Rumor Has It ig_suppression_events.2
Rumors about the sinful life of …, of the …, have been fabricated and are ready to be spread among the masses like wildfire.
"That they did what to whom? This cannot be believed! Such scandalous behavior cannot be tolerated in this pious country! And then they followed that by what? I cannot bear to hear this anymore! Please, spare me this suffering! End it already, I beg you! I beg you!"
Persuasion ig_suppression_events.3
With the rumors about … way of life reaching all social strata and … reputation undermined, we can certainly persuade … to step down from … position as the leader of ….
"It was one of those days when the fires of the factories twinkled like little eyes through the windows, one of those days when … felt as if the whole city stared at …, accusing, demanding. But it was not … fault! … knew it, … had done nothing wrong... It was the government, it was obviously the government, spreading lies, they never liked …, did they? Oh, no, they never did. "What are you looking at!?"
Coup de Grâce ig_suppression_events.4
Even after the tenacious efforts to undermine …'s reputation, … has proved reluctant to step down. Harder measures need to be taken.
The door is open again, this time there's no wind to alert you, no sound, no disturbance of life can be perceived in this safe room. But there he is again. The same soothing voice approaches you, "Excuse me," you recognize that tone, "I hope that my visit doesn't disturb your important affairs. However, our objective has proved to be somehow resistant to our persuasion, so there's only one option left." "We cannot kill …!" The agent casts a perplexed look at you, "Kill …? Oh, no, I'd never suggest that! I was only thinking that we have so many empty cells..."
A Surprise Visit ig_suppression_events.5
We have heard that the … have been holding some very interesting meetings in their headquarters, which we happen to know extremely well. We could certainly pay them a visit.
"Me? Oh, I was just passing by when I noticed such a little charming gathering you're having there, no? But it's not very friendly of you to have it restricted to your own group, one could even go as far as to say that that's a bit... sectarian, right?" "Of course I'd never accuse you of such a thing, but maybe the best thing for everyone involved is that you kindly disperse this extremely illegal and filthy meeting at once."
Self-Sabotage ig_suppression_events.6
Rumors about the weak will of …, of the …, are more a fact than a suspicion. There are many ways in which one can take advantage of a weak opponent.
"So there are two metals before you, as you can see, right? And then you can choose, this kindly offered gold or this sharp—but equally beautiful—steel, do you understand what I'm saying?"
The Final Word ig_suppression_events.7
Our efforts to undermine the …'s reputation have been extremely successful. With their influence now weakened it is time for us to attend to more important matters.
"The door does not open this time. Minutes go by and nothing happens. It's almost a let down. There's a man in the hallway on the way out, though. He's wearing a velvet frock coat and you look at him expectantly. Another man goes to him and they leave together. Nothing happens."
An Unflattering Article ig_suppression_events.1000
We have hired unscrupulous journalists to write damning articles about the …, harming their reputation.
The reporter for the … … twiddled his thumbs nervously, "Just one article and you'll pay off all my debts?" "Just one article but it has to be on the front page and it has to eviscerate the …."
Friendly Encouragement ig_suppression_events.1001
By intimidating the members of the … we can make actively supporting them a much less appealing prospect.
"Sure we might not dissuade the leaders, the ideological crusaders but the rank and file? They care much more about their wellbeing than some poxy cause."
A Change in Leadership ig_suppression_events.1003
By eliminating …, the leader of the …, we could stop their momentum in its tracks.
"If you have one rabid dog, you don't let it spread it's disease. You put it down. The same concept applies here."
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