SAM’S SCHOOL for SUPERVILLAINSBayonne, NJLesson #9: Gaming the System to Your AdvantageOur case study, for all his heavy-handedness, appears to have some resources at his disposal, and has been effectively using them to quietly dry up the resources of the lone obstacle to his acquisition of the land near Middle of Nowhere, New Mexico, for his enterprise. So far, he has kept his head enough to continue to use what works for him; he is doing everything “legit” and buying out the sponsors of the Broadcast Ranch radio show, cutting off their source of income and trying to force them to sell.His impatience, however, is showing and may get the better of him before his tactics bear fruit. In addition, his “colleagues” have either failed to inform him that the kid is still among the living and is waiting the arrival of her “Daddy” – or they HAVE informed him, and he does not recognize the significance of this failure to neutralize her. Not to mention the fact that her current benefactors are a trio of tough, stubborn, “old-school” cowboys who are bringing her up to speed on the situation. This makes moot any effort for our aspiring antagonist himself to pay a call on her, “apologize” for the way his minions have treated her and try to get on her good side. (See yesterday’s lesson). He is quickly running out of options to save the situation, except for more… forceful efforts of questionable legality, which will not only bring the kid’s “Daddy” but also local authorities into the situation.
@TXPAScot: Keep posting the supervillain lessons. They add much to our understanding.-————-@karcispop: You are very close to the truth. Can you get who?
@sphinx wormwood: I believe that you misunderstood 436rge’s comment. He said that Annie first appeared 91 years ago not today’s strip. Be well, my friend.
davidf42 almost 9 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!
So, if there aren’t any valuable mineral resources on their land, what is it this mysterious group wants?
Here’s the link to the 2006 Annie story, “What Bugs You.”
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
A pleasant day to all my friends.-—————-@davidf42: Maybe rare metals, like platinum?-—————-Be happy and healthy everyone.
jrankin1959 almost 9 years ago
SAM’S SCHOOL for SUPERVILLAINSBayonne, NJLesson #9: Gaming the System to Your AdvantageOur case study, for all his heavy-handedness, appears to have some resources at his disposal, and has been effectively using them to quietly dry up the resources of the lone obstacle to his acquisition of the land near Middle of Nowhere, New Mexico, for his enterprise. So far, he has kept his head enough to continue to use what works for him; he is doing everything “legit” and buying out the sponsors of the Broadcast Ranch radio show, cutting off their source of income and trying to force them to sell.His impatience, however, is showing and may get the better of him before his tactics bear fruit. In addition, his “colleagues” have either failed to inform him that the kid is still among the living and is waiting the arrival of her “Daddy” – or they HAVE informed him, and he does not recognize the significance of this failure to neutralize her. Not to mention the fact that her current benefactors are a trio of tough, stubborn, “old-school” cowboys who are bringing her up to speed on the situation. This makes moot any effort for our aspiring antagonist himself to pay a call on her, “apologize” for the way his minions have treated her and try to get on her good side. (See yesterday’s lesson). He is quickly running out of options to save the situation, except for more… forceful efforts of questionable legality, which will not only bring the kid’s “Daddy” but also local authorities into the situation.
436rge almost 9 years ago
HAPPY 91st BIRTHDAY ANNIE! Annie appeared for the first time today back in 1924.
banjinshiju almost 9 years ago
Will the Radio Ranch get a new sponsor in Warbucks Worldwide?
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
@TXPAScot: Keep posting the supervillain lessons. They add much to our understanding.-————-@karcispop: You are very close to the truth. Can you get who?
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
Oops, I meant kaecispop. Spell check got me again.
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
@sphinx wormwood: I believe that you misunderstood 436rge’s comment. He said that Annie first appeared 91 years ago not today’s strip. Be well, my friend.
436rge almost 9 years ago
Thank you Starman.
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
@436rge: You are welcome, my friend.
Starman1948 almost 9 years ago
@sphinx wormwood: My mistake. Have a peaceful night my friend.