Superhero Damage Control [Comprehensive]

"46 to 54." Lex Luthor spread butter on the bread. In the past two days, he has been busy running around to inquire about the senator's voting tendency. Lucy feels that his hair is less. Lucy's friendly suggestion Ask Lex to shave off his hair, but Lex sternly refuses.

"Who is 46?"

"us."

Lucy screamed: "How is this possible!!"

Lex blocked his ears and endured a series of foul words from Lucy. He felt that Barnes must have taught him these words, and ordinary girls couldn't speak this way.

Steve ran downstairs: "What happened?"

"Our lady lady can't accept that we are lagging behind." Lex gave Steve a meaningful look.

"Why are we still behind?" Lucy finally calmed down, she must know where her weakness is, "and the senator from Idaho was neutral at the beginning, why did he just stand over it now? From his Judging from his educational background, he should be easily influenced by the paper media, and I deliberately increased the proportion of the paper media's public opinion guidance."

Lucy was freaking out.

"A lot of money!!! Is my money wasted???"

Lex waited for Lucy to calm down again, and gave Steve a look of help.

Steve looked at the votes and the name: "The Backfire Effect."

"what?"

"If a certain person insists on a wrong point of view, when all the people around him are correcting this point of view, it will deepen his trust in this point of view." Steve put his hands on both sides of Lucy's ears to indicate, " This is a kind of moat thinking, your point of view is the city, when foreign enemies invade, your instinct is not to accept them, but to build a moat to protect yourself.”

Lucy nodded.

"But my money..."

"Just treat it as a waste of time."

Lucy wept silently.

"What can we do now?" Lucy asked.

"The current bill is in the discussion period, and we can still ask Congressman Stern to revise the bill. There are two ways. First, after the current bill takes effect, superheroes must immediately register their real names. This is obviously impossible for us to agree to, so we will Let’s take an example of the social burden caused by the Titan shutdown and turn this bill into an indefinitely extended bill. Superheroes who are willing to participate in the rescue can register with their real names."

In short, the direct result of the "drag" tactic is to make this bill effective in name, but in fact it is like a piece of waste paper. "The second method, as we said before, we can learn from it. For the better part, develop it, break it down into countless small bills, or replace bills, and add restrictions to it. For example, some clauses such as "superheroes need to be professionally trained by government departments" proposed by Senator Stern, become "If superheroes are committed to participating in activities related to homeland security, they can participate in professional training by government departments." "Superheroes must participate in the highest level of confidentiality protection plans. Considering the outstanding capabilities of superheroes, government departments cannot force superheroes to participate in regional Wars, secret wars and other actions", "If superheroes are forced to participate in such activities, they can report to the relevant departments. "

This trick is just a matter of nonsense. If I want to pass any clauses, I will impose restrictions first, and in the end the purpose of the bill will not be achieved at all.

"What if Senator Stern doesn't want to?"

Steve sneered: "It's best if he agrees, but if he doesn't agree, we can also use our actions to win the support of some senators. As far as I know, some Republican senators are still hesitant. They don't support giving the government too much power. Big, but can't let go of the temptation to master superheroes to serve the homeland. Tell them that mastering these superheroes not only does not bring any profit, but also has a lot of trouble. They want to use superheroes as soldiers. We have to tell them that it is easy to use soldiers Raising troops is difficult."

Although the vice president has no actual position or even the slightest real power, Steve's most powerful weapon is not those, but his political influence.Although he has never publicly revealed his inclinations, during the public debate stage of the bill, Steve went to Congress a lot more frequently. He even had dinner in Congress and recalled the glorious history of the last century with those old senators. , playing the emotional card is indeed very useful.

At the beginning of a debate, two sides with different views launched a debate that could be recorded in history. Steve had to admit that Stern was just a little ugly, and his tongue was terribly clever. The details of his own bills are impeccable, and the details are intertwined one by one, making it difficult for people to see the stitches.The opponents were also not to be outdone. They questioned every item of the bill, and finally came up with more than 200 pages of amendments, asking Senator Stern to amend the bill.

But Senator Stern refused without even looking at his nose.

Seeing the stalemate in the atmosphere, Steve said softly, "Really, Senator Stern, this proposal is a full two hundred pages thick, you should at least take a look at it."

"Mr. Vice President, I will never make any concessions on this bill."

Steve glances at the Senate majority leader.

The majority leader gently reminded Congressman Stern: "Stern, we should listen to the vice president's advice, maybe it will help your bill!"

Under the pressure of the majority leader, Congressman Stern finally agreed to "take a look" first, but Steve also knew that this proposal was just a piece of paper to him, but not to others. up.

Later, Lex excitedly moved a name tag to the downvote.

"49 to 51." Luther nodded, "We're going to win."

Lucy just woke up from a nap, rubbing her eyes: "It's still a little hanging, and can you make sure no one has changed their minds?"

"Of course, so slackers, get up, we need to study those bastards who voted yes. Where's Jimmy Olsen! Burned his eyes to help us spy on the movements of the MPs, and I'm so stretched right now."

Lucy stretched her waist: "How does Amanda Waller think about this matter? I haven't heard about her for a long time. It stands to reason that she should be the most supportive person for the superhero bill."

Luthor stopped writing and drawing on the notebook: "You don't even know? Aren't you always able to connect to the system of the Sky Eye Society?"

"what do you know?"

"Amanda Waller is dead, and now the vice president is acting as the head of the Sky Eye Society, waiting for the president to appoint a new successor."

"What??" Lucy was shocked.

Since she was able to control the chip freely, she first made a fake system page to hide from the Eye of the Sky, and then she didn't even bother to fake it, so she unilaterally cut off the contact with the Eye of the Sky, and the other party did not respond.She began to rummage through the internal files of the Sky Eye Society, found Amanda's death accident report, and began to check it.

"Looks like an accident," Lucy said.

Luther said, "But you and I both know it isn't."

Lucy closed the page and pointed upstairs: "Does Steve know about the Tower of Babel plan?"

"He has no authority."

Lucy breathed a sigh of relief, and Luther sneered: "If he knew, he would definitely shut down the project." He imitated Steve's righteous voice, "Luther, I think Sky Eye Such behavior by the society violates the fundamental laws of liberty!"

Steve's voice came down from upstairs: "Vienna? Re-sign the outer space agreement? If I go, of course, don't ambassadors need to participate in this kind of thing?" He heard a few words over there, hung up the phone, Walking towards the two, "I may not be able to spend the New Year in the United States this year."

"Oh no..." Lucy said sadly, "Bucky and I plan to invite you to our house for New Year's Eve."

"Really, it's a good idea for an old gunman to watch you show affection." Steve said, "The president asked me if I could attend the re-signing ceremony of the United Nations' outer space agreement for the US ambassador to the United Nations. I may be more familiar with Sgard’s involvement in affairs. In addition, he plans to recall the ambassador to attend the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill.” He smiled self-deprecatingly and said, “How could there be no ambassador present when explaining political achievements? I, the dispensable vice president, can skip it."

"Why can't we have a good New Year!" Luther complained.

"How is our work?" Steve glanced at the small blackboard, read the list from beginning to end, picked up two magnetic strips, and put them in the negative vote, "It's time to vote, I will vote for these two people Done."

The superhero registration bill was about to start voting on an early winter morning in Washington. Senator Stern walked into Congress humming a tune. It is like going to war into the legislative chamber of Congress.

"Start the roll call!" Steve sat on the rostrum and called the roll before Senator Stern sat down.

"What does this mean?" Congressman Stern felt that something was wrong. A senator sat behind him and told him that there were two defectors among them. Stern turned his head abruptly, " What do you mean, who are they?!"

"We don't know, what should we do now?"

"Who else betrayed us?" Stern looked around, no one met his gaze, now it is 49 to 51, these two defectors did not openly stand in each other's camp, obviously they do not want to engage Zombie and Stern's relationship.Then there is only one way now...

Senator Stern whispered a few words to the leader of the majority party who was on the same front as him. The leader of the majority party nodded, and he gave some instructions to the people. The senator whose name was not yet called quickly got up and left In the meeting room, if the number of roll call is not more than half before the vote, the proposal cannot enter the voting stage. Although he cannot vote today, he can find the two traitors before the next round of voting, so as to make them understand and mobilize them again. pull back.

Seeing the actions of Stern and the majority leader, Steve hooked his fingers at Lex Luthor. He whispered something to Lex, and Lex quickly left the conference room and found Rumlow: " Those who were originally in the no-vote camp wanted to hide, keep an eye on where they are, and all the common rooms and toilets are locked from the inside and no one is allowed to enter. If anyone escapes from Congress, send someone to follow them."

Rumlow immediately took the order and left.

When Stern saw Rumlow leaving, he was a little flustered. He bent over and ran out of the door before he sang his name.He ran in the corridors of the Congress, he kicked three Congress lounge doors in a row, they were all closed, and they were locked from the inside.He shook his big belly and hid everywhere. The other congressmen were surprised to see this fat man who usually passed by showing the agility of Bolt, the king of [-] meters, and were speechless.

Inside the legislative chamber, the members have all been called.

"45 people, less than half." The roll caller told Steve Rogers regretfully, and it stands to reason that Steve could directly drop the hammer to inform that the bill has been postponed indefinitely.At this time, the minority leader took out a piece of paper: "Vice President Rogers, all the senators here have decided to launch a temporary motion to force the escaped senators to return to the conference room to participate in the meeting!"

"Voting on the motion is allowed according to the rules." Steve glanced at the paper, "Then please say 'Aay' if you agree."

The 49 Senates shouted 'Aay' in unison.

Steve added: "If you disagree, please say 'Nay'."

The meeting room was silent, and all the senators on Stern's side ran away, and no one "disagreed" at all.

Steve dropped the hammer: "Pass the motion, Capitol Police! Please capture the escaped Senator and return to the chamber to vote!"

Rumlow showed the mobility of a fifth-level agent in S.H.I.E.L.D. He led people to capture the senators one by one, and forced them to the chairs.

"This is an affront to liberty!!! We have the right to refuse to vote!!!" Senator Stern yelled.

Steve shrugged. "Sorry, Senator, I gave you the power to refuse to get to this point, but you weren't there."

"Start voting!"

"Wait! I'm applying for a debate before voting!!" Senator Stern stopped loudly. He clenched his fists, took out his cell phone from his clothes, and began to search for the information he was looking for.

This is the senator's freedom to debate freely before going to the vote, and unlike the House of Representatives where people can interrupt each other unreasonably and not let the other party finish speaking, the integrity of the senator's debate must be maintained, and their speeches are protected by law , no one can interrupt.According to the protocol, Steve agreed.

Senator Stern looked at the Vice President stubbornly, stood in front of the stage, picked up his mobile phone and began to read: "Ingredients - flour, starch, water, salt, eggs, green onions, sesame seeds, meat floss, oil. Mix the flour, Mix water, starch, salt, and appropriate amount of salad oil, and stir until there are no flour particles. Pour a little oil into the pan, then pour the batter, turn the pan or spread it with a spoon to form a dough; after the dough is solidified, cover the dough with egg liquid , shake the pan or use a spoon to spread the egg mixture evenly..."

The senators looked at each other.

"Senator Stern, are you really going to start a lengthy debate?" Steve laughed dumbly, he understood that Senator Stern decided to emulate his predecessors and stage a quixotic rebellion. Must block to keep his own motion, so he can say whatever he wants, even something completely irrelevant to this vote, as long as he doesn't stop, they can't vote.

This kind of thing has not happened many times before, but each time is enough to be recorded in history. Some senators will take a sauna in advance in order to delay the vote with lengthy debates, so that all the water in the body will be lost, so that they can not go to the toilet, but The longest speech did not exceed 24 hours.

Steve listened to Senator Stern continue to read, he narrowed his eyes: "You can continue to read, but you have to remember one thing, I used to be Captain America, I am the No.1 super soldier, I have ordinary people Four times the physical strength, I can afford it with you."

Instead of stopping to read the menu, Stern raised his voice.Steve gave Rumlow a look. Rumlow led the Congressional police and shut the door of the conference room heavily. The senators in the conference room complained endlessly. They didn't know how long this torture would last.

The time passed by every minute... 18 hours, 18 consecutive hours later, at four o'clock in the morning, most of the senators collapsed in their seats and started snoring, and Senator Stern was still dry. Like him, Steve didn't say a word for eighteen hours, but his eyes grew brighter, as if Stern was getting closer to victory with every word he said.

"Rub the minced meat into rounds with your hands and press it into a patty shape. Be careful that it must be larger than the bread dough, because it will shrink when fried, and the thickness must not be too thin. It..." Representative Stern stopped suddenly, he was fat His body swayed, and suddenly foamed at the mouth and fell limp.

Steve jumped up from his seat and tapped the hammer continuously, waking up all the sleeping senators: "Vote!! Vote!!!"

The senators stood up and began to express their agreement and veto. At the last moment, Senator Stern stood up with foam in his mouth and yelled "Agree! Agree!" He must not Waste your precious vote.

After careful review by the tellers, the votes were announced: 50:50.

The unprecedented thing happened, and there was a deadlock in the Senate vote.

Steve's face fell, and it seemed that someone had changed sides again.

But it doesn't matter. According to the law, for the first time in history, the vice president can exercise his power in the Senate. When the senators vote deadlocked, the vice president casts the most important vote.

One vote decides the winner.

"Superhero Registration Act, not passed!"