#and her profession (protect the civilian at all costs)

[fighting-naturalist]

Sam and Daniel always like ( ˘ ᵕ˘(˘ᵕ ˘ )

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≡ SHARON CARTER || FC: EMILY VANCAMP

→ “I don’t care what kind of moral see-saw you’re riding … the mission is all that counts.“

≡ BIO

Sharon is the only child of Harrison and Amanda Carter, two wealthy Virginians, and the great-niece of the renowned S.S.R. and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Peggy Carter.  As such, Sharon grew up hearing stories of her aunt’s adventures - from fighting alongside the Howling Commandos to the milestones she set for women in her profession.  Influenced and inspired by these stories throughout her childhood, Sharon - at the encouragement of her aunt (and much to her mother’s dismay) - actively pursued a career with S.H.I.E.L.D. upon graduating from college.

But the Carter name carries a certain weight within S.H.I.E.L.D.  While training rigorously for a year and a half at the Academy, Sharon strove to differentiate herself from the founder who shared her name, setting out to mark her own place within S.H.I.E.L.D.  Sharon proved herself exceptional, receiving top marks in combat and marksmanship and showing a glowing talent for espionage.  These skills would not only later earn her the title of Agent 13, but saw her career taking off in domestic and international counter-terrorism, her assignments sending her far and wide to gather intel on terrorist cells and demobilize them.  It was during one of these missions, embedded within Afghanistan, that she lost contact with S.H.I.E.L.D.  The organization, for all its resources, cut her loose and declared her dead; for four months, Sharon was forced to survive by any means necessary– some violent, others degrading, and S.H.I.E.L.D. - crippled by the Skrull invasion - made no effort to recover her.

Sharon returned to the States having fought tooth and nail to get there, arriving home in tumultuous times with both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers recovering from the damage left in the wake of the invasion.  She took a brief leave of absence before taking up the position of Deputy Director, helping to usher in a seemingly unparalleled era of efficiency within the intelligence agency.  She oversaw much of the events surrounding Tony Stark and Harry Osborn’s Extremis Project, leading up to the celebration of their landmark breakthrough at the Empire City Casino, where she ran rescue and containment during the civilian crisis created by the Hulk.

Though loyal to S.H.I.E.L.D., Sharon is guided by a strong moral compass and won’t hesitate to speak out if her ethics are challenged.  Stubborn and brash, she makes for a fierce opponent and an even fiercer friend.  The months she spent in Afghanistan have emphasized her cynical nature and further fueled her desire to ensure justice within S.H.I.E.L.D. and for the civilians they help protect.

≡ CURRENTLY

As Deputy Director, Sharon attended a ceremonial signing of the Accords atop S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Iliad Helicarrier along with Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes.  The signing was meant to be a gesture of goodwill and unite S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers on the matter of superhero registration, but the event fell into disarray at the unseen hands of HYDRA, igniting tensions to a blaze.  During the memorial for the agents who lost their lives in the crash, Alexander Pierce was assassinated.  His death seemingly brought about at the hands of Bucky Barnes, S.H.I.E.L.D. mounted a manhunt which culminated in Barnes handing himself into S.H.I.E.L.D.

Sharon has made a hard-won effort in adhering to the jurisdiction of the Accords, costing her relationships while merely straining others.  However, as the years have passed in the wake of the Hart Island prison break and the horrors that were discovered there, her loyalty and faith in S.H.I.E.L.D. have been put to the test with the increasing concern that the organization she’s devoted herself to may not be what it claims.

≡ NOTE

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Genderbend!SS

The complicated thing from this team arrangement was that Sakura had to be the one protecting his two teammates with more effort.

Being the only male out of the three came with this kind of responsibility: to protect the two girls despite their great abilities just for the fact that they were delicate by genetic. And Sakura, being raised as a respectful, kind and responsible young man, he had that inborn quality to help those close to him.

“Morons had I not warn you already about taking your training too seriously?” the voice of the medic boy scolded them as he attended their wounds, both girls keeping silence as their best option when facing this side of their only male teammate.

“But we didn’t do it on purpose! It’s just that the klutz in front of you could not avoid my attack” his blonde teammate dared to justify, still with her back and shoulder folded, watching how the boy did the same with her other teammate.

Teammate who —not being grateful of her comment, shot her a glare which she ignored, since she was more preoccupied in stop being a target for the pink haired boy’s distaste.

“Why was that? That’s not like you” the last he said more for himself, though due to the short distance between them in that moment with the Uchiha girl, it was impossible for her not to listen.

As a response, the proud heiress tsked.

“I am no weak woman” she complained of his comment, feeling offended that he thought she really couldn’t dodge the pitiful strikes of her blonde and hyperactive teammate.

Rolling her eyes both the girl with blue eyes and the boy in front of her, she noted her irritability increase. Although when she tried to pull her arm out of the grasp of the medic in the room, she let out a whimper.

Taking with steadiness yet with a little delicacy the injured and fragile arm of his teammate, Sakura emanated his green chakra once more over her shoulder and chuckled.

“I never said you were, I’m more than sure you’re not. Neither of you” he said while his eyes watched with warmth the area he was treating, Sasuke observed his green eyes shine with the reflex of his chakra and something more. Feeling warmness not only in the area he was treating but on her cheeks too. “; but you do are morons and reckless” he finished; breaking quickly any warm she had started to feel moments earlier.

He ignored completely the indignant looks from his two teammates.

“Well, you are the reckless; she is the moron” he pointed with a brief inclination of his head towards the blonde girls still observing the treatment he gave to the Uchiha girl.

“Hey, I am so not—” before she could finish her complaint, Sakura stood up, finalizing his treatment.

“Done, I’ll pass the note to Kakashi-sensei. And you better not be seen nearby the training fields for the next three days or I’ll make it a month” biting their lip, both girls nodded begrudgingly.

Later that day, as a result of their interrupted training, Sasuke wandered by the streets of the village in search of something to entertain herself —A rather hard task for her considering that the only thing she wanted to do when she did this kind of activity was to behead the perverts that followed with their stares, without being able to do so now that she had been forbidden to realize any physical effort.

But soon her attention was brought to a group of civil girls surrounding her teammate, stalling him with questions and gifts and attentions she was sure that troubled the pink haired male.

It was to be expected, a kind, warm and talented guy like Sakura was awakened not only admiration in people, but something more…

She frowned irritated at the scene before her; because even if she tried to convince herself that this was not her scope, it was annoying to think that the boy let himself be overwhelmed by these kind of attentions —attentions which, she supposed, he did not wish for; and that, for this reason, was that the usual kindness and attention of the medic bothered her so much.

Why couldn’t he simply decline this kind of attentions? Why couldn’t he just focus on his team? What did it cost him to take initiative for once and tell her the things she wanted to hear?

She gasped at this last thought, recognizing in that instant the motive of her annoyance.

Of course, he was her beloved teammate; someone in who she trusted fully and always took care of not only her but Naruto too, it was natural for her to start developing feelings for him.

She silently had wished for those attentions and kindness to be exclusively for her.

Still with her gaze fixated on the boy surrounded by the rest of the civilians, their glances met from miles of distance. It was like she had been thrown a signal to make her move. So, maybe he was the male in their team, but she was definitely the most reckless out of the three. Taking a deep breath, she held his stare with determination and made her way through those who surrounded him.

She ignored completely the rejoinder and whispers of those around while she took firmly the wrist of the boy and pulled him away of the baffled females.

When she was certain they were far enough from the curious stares, she let go of his wrist and turned so she could face him.

“I have something to tell you…” she spoke firmly, ignoring her evident blush that did nothing but to awake the curiosity in her teammate. At his strong green stare, she could not help but feel embarrassed “…I like you” she declared finally, although avoiding to see his expression at her recent confession.

Taken by surprise, it took Sakura a few seconds to articulate a reply.

“Wait, I thought you hated me” he confessed, still surprised by the feelings of his less affectionate teammate.

“Well, that too” the girl with dark hair confirmed still blushed and pouting while she avoided staring at him directly, but briefly glancing back to the medic boy.

“How so?” he asked, not being able to suppress his curiosity. Although he had always had an interest for the girl, knowing she somehow corresponded his feelings did nothing but wake new doubts in him, especially now she assured to have them along with her… distaste?

“You’re too kind with everyone, people who would never do the same for you and that won’t hesitate to put you in danger” she complained and clicked her tongue, arms folding; finally looking at him but with a frown “You shouldn’t trust people so much”.

He refrained from commenting anything about her observation, conscious that it was not the case at all. His profession was indeed about being kind and careful with his patients, but that did not mean he trusted everyone; it was just like she had told, in this profession there was too much danger. Even though it was not this observation that had caught his attention, but rather the fact that it was her teammate who had shown her concern for what he did.

“Are you by any chance jelous?” he wondered aloud, her reaction confirming his hunch.

The Uchiha heiress widened her eyes while the warmness she had noticed seconds earlier on her cheeks spread through all her face with strength.

Letting out a light chuckle, Sakura got closer to her and as a result she took a few steps back. Arching one of his pink eyebrows, he inclined his head in amusement.

“I think you are”.

“I am not” she refuted weakly, making the boy to laugh again and that her blush remained as vividly affecting her face.

“Good to know, because you’re still the only one I’m interested in anyway” the apprentice of the fifth Hokage declared, his face showing that warm and affectionate look that was only directed to her, his reckless teammate.

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Could you write something dark and a little angsty for Xanxus and Squalo? Like their s/o needs a heart transplant and they're going to get one, by any means necessary. (Haha sorry it's super specific)

//Nah be as specific as you want I really don’t mind. Squalo’s turned out longer than expected and Xaxnus’s shorter than I expected//

//On a side note: a heart transplant surgery requires approximately 4 hours//

Xanxus

5 hours left...

It was after a raid. A raid in which he once held great pride over.

It was an assassination of a alcohol company - which in itself wouldn’t have been notable, but this time it was a special sort of mission commissioned by the scum of a boss, Sawada Tsunayoshi, himself. Not that Xanxus really listened to him, he would’ve gone after the target anyways. After all, any rats tainting the Vongola name must be exterminated.

He got the general gist of what they stole: a powerful formula to disable the circulatory system. Turns out they’ve been planning to sneak it through the border in one of their branded wine barrels.

Time, location, numbers, and percentage - it’s all he needed. Scum was scum no matter what they stole. It didn’t matter to him.

Later that week, Squalo and the men he deployed came back with crates full of tequila and bourbon.

He barely lost any of his men (not that he cared as much - anything was better to get Squalo over his bitching), the mission succeeded within the calculated time, got rid of the rats and more, the worst injury the Varia dealt was an amputated leg, and the best part of all, he barely had to get off his ass.

And he had you to thank for it.

Not that he would admit it outright of course. But being the newest member of the Varia Elite, you took over as Squalo’s other half in battle; a competent leader with sharp instincts. Ever since you came, the rate of successful missions went up by four percent and well, let’s just say missions weren’t the only thing you succeeded at.

It was no secret you and Xanxus were in some sort of physical and emotional bond. It wasn’t a normal “relationship” per say but at least he actually gave a damn about you.

So to celebrate, Xanxus took you out on a nice date (which never happened to hookers or escorts he brought home before you).

That night, you confessed going steady.

“Let’s stop beating around the bush like some Disney rom-com. I like you Xanxus. More than just a fuck buddy- err... fuck subordinate?”

That night, you felt like you heart stopped when he said “yes”.

“I wouldn’t have taken scum out on a fucking date, idiot. You were mine to begin with.”

“Well, aren’t you prince charming?”

“Shut the fuck up and drink your wine. I’m giving you time until I finish this bottle. I’ve been dying to fuck your over my-.”

“Dammit Xanxus we’re in public.”

That night, you mumbled the sweetest words in his ears.

That night, you kissed him like it was your last.

That night, you were embraced by his warmth and love.

That night, you slept together.

That night, you never woke up.

Xanxus was greeted with your cold and unmoving body - the first thought he had was to quickly grab his guns and shoot the bastard who killed you. But after he sensed he was alone, he quickly grabbed you and hunted down Lussuria.

Turns out the raid you led wasn’t as successful as he initially thought. The worst immediate injury was an amputated leg. The worst, torturous injury was a biochemical pathogen from the small cut on your leg.

He had so little time - having not noticed you were slowly decaying from the inside out all night. And even less time when he went on a rampage trying to kill anything to sate his wrath. Squalo eventually shook him out of it when he said you needed a heart transplant now or else.

4 hours left...

Turns out, he couldn’t find a single donor or sacrifice that was compatible with you. And your breath was already fleeting by the second. Your skin was paling, a patchwork of purple and blue from your corroded flames. Spasms, foaming, and speech inability.

It sickened him to see you like this. He felt so powerless. It was like being encapsulated in that fucking ice again. Awake but unable to act.

3 hours, 59 minutes left...

Eventually he did find one. One in his immediate vicinity that was guaranteed at least 99% of your survival. Time was ticking and he had to make a choice. It was either you-

3 hours, 58 minutes left...

- or one of his most loyal men -

3 hours, 57 minutes left...

Superbi Squalo.

Squalo

You weren’t exactly the most physically strong, nor were you psychologically. So it was a wonder why you ever betrothed a man that required both. It was a taxing relationship, sure, but you loved your prideful little shark. Despite his profession, he was one of the most respectful individual you’ve ever met. He was protective but not possessive. He was constantly on edge and stressed from work yet always made time for you. He gave you his loyalty and love, which you returned with equal, if not more, ardor.

His favourite place to spend time with you was your in your family’s cafe. Good coffee, wine, desserts, and company. What more could he want? It was also there that he first met you. You weren’t a civilian to say, but you definitely weren’t involved in the mafia completely either. So when you saw his bloodied and ragged half-dead body in the back alleyway of your family’s shop, you hid and nursed him back to health. He wasn’t exactly the picture-perfect guest with his incessant screaming and refusal to accept aid but you somehow managed to come to an agreement when you told him he wasn’t indebted to you.

(You later found out it was because he didn’t want to endanger you or your family because of your kindness.)

Not that he agreed before he left. After a couple months of absence, Squalo suddenly showed up to your doorstep, in guise of wanting to “pay off his debt”. Your family took him in with open arms; your mother always waggling her eyebrows at you whenever you were alone with him and your father patting him on the back after protecting the store from some spiteful reviewers.

Your relationship followed naturally after that. You sought his respectable and sometimes adorable demeanor and he sought after your solace in contrast to his cruel world.

What he should’ve expected was that cruel world following his trail.

It was the a chilly fall day. He was heading over to the cafe after his meeting with an allied famiglia took longer than he expected. In his pocket was a wedding ring. Not one for dramatics, he already confessed that he’d propose to you sometime in the near future and you already said yes.

Squalo knew not to fall in love, to allow his loyalty to split between the man he’d follow til death and the woman he’d love until death did you part. He also knew the innate dangers that would follow you and yet you still agreed. He told you about everything - the stress, dangers, betrayal, trust - it wasn’t like he wanted to deter you away from him but he needed to.

Despite all that, you still remained loyal.

Too bad that loyalty costed you your life.

He heard gunshots and screaming from your direction.

He rushed over as fast as he could.

But it was too late.

The windows were shattered, civiliians ran, and the gunner shot himself. In the middle was you - bloodied and just barely hanging on the last thread of life with your parents desperately trying to reach the paramedics.

Squalo’s heart cracked and steeled, calling Lussuria and Mammon on the phone. Deaths weren’t uncommon, hell, being in the Varia meant facing certain doom on the daily. But seeing to someone he cared for like this? ...resurfaced painful memories.

You were rushed to the mafia’s top private medics while your parents wept silently in the waiting room. Squalo blamed himself, he blamed the damn meeting, and the damn gunner. But he had to stay calm - if not for himself, for you and your parents.

When news came that you needed a heart transplant, he his heart nearly split in two. He knew from experience how fucking painful a heart transplant was. There wasn’t even a word to describe the sensation. But above all else, he knew that a compatible donor was extremely difficult to find.

And lo and behold, there were no donors in the vicinity.

You only had a couple hours left. Time was ticking.

He had to make a split second decision.

No donors, but two sacrifices.

He ground his teeth together, knowing that you could never forgive him after this - he wouldn’t either.

He steeled his heart, and made sure his blade was sharpened. It was. It always was.

He loomed over the crying pair.

He whispered sweet nothings to your parents, reassuring your survival.

They tried to smile and comfort him as well through the salty tears and hoarse wails.

He steeled his heart.

To save you.

[toptecharena]

Nigeria is badly broken and damaged and in dire need of a surgical operation.

Political commentator, Jude Ndukwe, writes that Nigeria needs a surgical operation to take back its place in the community of nations. Ndukwe also has an idea about the kind of surgeon ready made for the task.

His opinion piece is reproduced below, unedited:

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It is now globally known that Nigeria is broken! Since 2015, under the current presidency of Muhammadu Buhari, the nation has managed to trudge on, not forward as would ordinarily have been expected, but backwards.

Her condition, which probably needed mild analgesics to properly guide her track on the continued path of progress, has been made worse since the All Progressives Congress, APC took over power in 2015, and she is in a very serious state of coma that it would take a highly qualified surgeon with the humanness of a mother, heart for the people, and a verifiable track record, to reverse, stabilize and put back on the path of recovery, growth and development.

It has never been this bad in Nigeria! From grave security lapses to the economy, flagrant disobedience of court orders and disrespect for citizens’ rights, to unemployment, fall in standard of education, health, infrastructure and such other key indices of human and societal development, the nation is simply in shambles under the Buhari government.

Mutiny in the army

Just the other day, specifically on Sunday August 12, 2018, soldiers had cause to openly protest against their superiors in Maiduguri, threatening to shoot them over redeployment matters. They were frustrated with the way security situations are being handled as it relates to their postings.

Ordinarily, soldiers would not have been so riotous as they were in Maiduguri on that day but for the reality of the grim picture of a completely broken down security architecture that has allowed Boko Haram insurgents regroup and become more daring and deadlier as they kept sacking military formations with relative ease, killing many of the soldiers with some of the survivors re-echoing what Nigerians already know, that is, that the troops are ill-equipped and exposed to the superior firepower of the terrorists.

On Monday, July 2, 2018, a similar protest was also embarked upon, only this time by police officers posted to Maiduguri, over unpaid allowances, lack of accommodation, among other issues bordering on their welfare. Just like their counterparts in the military, the protesting police officers shot sporadically into the air causing passersby to scamper for safety.

Ugly developments as these are incontrovertible proofs that our security architecture and situation have both degenerated to a near-irredeemable state. Little wonder, for a long time, some terrorists operating under the guise of herdsmen have freely unleashed terror on Nigerians across the country without let or hindrance, leaving behind them tears, sorrow and blood, as our security forces look on helplessly and powerlessly as if under a spell.

It is even most alarming that despite the claims of responsibilities for these attacks even on national television, no one seems to be prosecuted today for those multiple heinous crimes committed against our people including hapless women and children, some of whom were ripped open from their mothers’ wombs as they awaited their days of birth oblivious of the dire security situation that would cut short their expectations!

Rather than adequately equip our security forces so that they can perform their constitutional roles, the ruling party’s preoccupation seems to be the use of these security forces to achieve selfish and sinister political motives and unleash them against innocent civilians who dare speak against them or hold a divergent view from theirs as witnessed in the illegal and barbaric invasion of both the National Assembly and the Benue State House of Assembly by some security forces almost simultaneously.

A suffering health sector

On health front, while cases of polio have resurfaced, Lassa Fever has killed more people than it ordinarily should have done if we had a more focused and coordinated government in place. A majority of Nigerians have wondered what would have happened if it was the Buhari administration that was in place when the Ebola virus hit the country few years ago. It is almost certain that with the events of today, a good number of Nigerians would have died from it.

An economy in crisis

The economy has not fared any better. Despite the claims that Nigeria has exited recession which the country was plunged into under the Buhari administration, the reality on ground proves otherwise as the hardship in the land is so palpable it can never be mistaken for prosperity as claimed by the spin doctors of the ruling party.

The prices of food stuff have skyrocketed and have refused to come down; cost of transportation has remained so high; basic household items have also gone out of the reach of the masses as prices have increased astronomically as a result of the combined effects of fuel price increase from N87 to N141 and deep fall in the value of the Naira from about N190/$ in 2015 to about N360/$ today, all under the Buhari presidency!

A report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in January, shows that a whopping 7.9 million Nigerians became unemployed between January 2016 and September 30, 2017. At an average of 6 persons per family, it means that about 47.4 million Nigerians have lost their sources of livelihood, a population far more than that of The Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina put together!

Factories are closing down in droves and the stock market keeps crashing on a regular basis as investors’ confidence in the nation’s polity and economy keeps waning radically due to the lack of focus and obvious ineptitude of government. Still under Buhari, Nigeria just officially overtook India as the world headquarters of extreme poverty.

Upon all these, and apart from the civil war era, Nigerians have never been so divided in their history as they are now having been led by the president’s unfortunate division of the country into 97% vs 5% sides. Rather than heal the situation, President Muhammadu Buhari has made it worse with his highly nepotistic appointments, statements and policies which many see as favouring a section of the country against the others.

As it stands today, Nigeria is grounded! She is pauperized, broken and wounded! She is in urgent need of a surgeon who knows how to resuscitate a dying patient to bring her back to life, bandage her wounds and give her hope that, in spite of all she has gone through, hers is not a completely hopeless one as long as she is conscious enough not to repeat her mistake of 2015 but move away from her oppressors who have been busy maligning and blackmailing others rather than face the urgent needs of State.

The surgeon

No doubt, with what he has been able to achieve as president of the 8th Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, a medical doctor by profession and an astute politician who has proved to have more than the ability needed to work with people from different backgrounds, diverse affiliations and protect all interests no matter how divergent they are, fits the bill of the surgeon that Nigeria needs at a time like this.

Having suffered gruesome political assaults himself, Saraki understands the need for Nigerians to be allowed to enjoy their freedom as enshrined in our constitution. He sure knows the importance of obeying court orders, and he is one man who has used his office to sound several warnings about the dangers of allowing the nation to drift as it has done today.

However, his admonitions were mistaken for inimical dissent and he was made to suffer for it, marked for destruction. But events of today have proven him right as Nigeria grapples for life. Having defeated his traducers at the courts even up to the Supreme Court level, and emerged victorious against all their shenanigans, Saraki suddenly became the beautiful bride of his oppressors who were believed to have induced him with mouthwatering juicy offers.

However, Saraki had concluded that he had had enough of sharing the same table with a party that has supervised the killings of Nigerians in droves, a majority of the survivors who go to bed hungry on a daily basis and left to the whimsical and capricious dictates of their murderers despite the billions of dollars the presidency earmarks for security on a regular basis.

No amount of inducement would stop him. Saraki’s mind was made up. He had to leave and wash his hands clean of all the evils the APC has brought upon the land. And in collaboration with other Nigerians of good conscience and spirit, he is one man, one trained surgeon that a battered Nigeria needs to better and restore her back to succor!

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 *Mr Jude Ndukwe wrote this piece from Lagos . He can be reached on jrndukwe@yahoo.co.uk; Twitter: @stjudendukwe. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Pulse.

Go to Source Author: Pulse Mix Opinion: This badly broken Nigeria is in urgent need of a surgeon Nigeria is badly broken and damaged and in dire need of a surgical operation. Political commentator, Jude Ndukwe, writes that Nigeria needs a surgical operation to take back its place in the community of nations.

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From Jail To The Runway: The Rise Of Jeremy Meeks

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From Jail To The Runway: The Rise Of Jeremy Meeks

Jeremy Meeks, aka “Felon Bae,” is kind of probably one of the crucial good-looking males on the planet. The blue-eyed prison has been driving girls completely loopy and roughly broke the Web together with his insanely beauty.

Not going to lie – it’s laborious to pay attention gazing his tattooed pecs, however bear with us. Click on by to search out out all the things you want to learn about this jailbird heartthrob. How did Meeks go from being “essentially the most violent prison” in Stockton, California to Nicki Minaj arm sweet?

Jeremy Meeks was simply your common convict, having been arrested quite a few occasions since 2002, till his mugshot made its strategy to Facebook. The Stockton, California Police posted Felon Bae’s mugshot on their web page, and it went viral.

Commenters have been bowled over by simply how good-looking he’s. One even wrote , Momma, I’m in love with a prison.” Different posters Photoshopped his good-looking mug into trend spreads. Critically, Meeks works the digicam, even when it’s only for a mugshot. His arrest photograph was so standard it received over 87,000 Likes and 18,000 feedback.

If there was something made us hate the Web much more than we already do, it’s the truth that Meek’s mug was extra standard than something the police have ever posted together with a tribute to an officer who died within the area.

“I’ve not seen that many likes for a photograph earlier than,” stated Stockton Police Officer Joseph Silva. Silva additionally admitted that they’ve by no means gotten this a lot constructive consideration since they created their Facebook web page in 2012. At most, different posts received a pair hundred likes. It simply goes to point out you, Meeks’ child blues are a strong drug. However actually, the fallen officer is an entire lot extra vital.

The oh-so dreamy felon was your common blue-eyed gang member earlier than a really fateful day three years in the past. On June 18, 2014, Meeks was arrested throughout a gang sweep in Stockton, Calif. He confronted 5 felony weapon fees and two fees of felony road terrorism. Meeks was dubbed “one of the crucial violent criminals within the Stockton space.”

The attractive prison was sentenced to 27 months in jail for a single weapons cost and ordered to take part within the 500-Hour Bureau of Prisons Substance Abuse Therapy Program. Sadly, there have been no photographs of his sentencing, however we guarantee you, he most likely appears pretty much as good in an orange jumpsuit as he does in actually the rest.

Meeks’ tear drop tattoo isn’t only a trend assertion. Meeks, who spent years in jail for grand theft, admitted that he earned his face tattoo for “doing a little issues in his previous he isn’t pleased with.” Mysterious, sure.

Whereas we nobody can say for positive if he truly killed somebody (so far as we all know, he hasn’t been convicted), the Crime Library states that “Essentially the most broadly accepted which means of the teardrop is the wearer has killed somebody — that is reported to have originated among the many Chicano gangs of California.”

Apparently the attractive convict isn’t a drug kingpin, neither is he Nicky Minaj’s boy toy – at the least that’s the story he’s making an attempt to promote. Meeks is definitely married to a lady by the identify of Melissa Curl.

Meeks and Curl have a son, and Curl has two different kids from a earlier relationship. On the time of his arrest, Meeks had been married to Curl for 4 years and their son was three years previous. His household can also be actually supportive, regardless of his prison document. Maintain studying to search out out what his mom did after his arrest.

Jeremy Meeks’ mother Katherine Angier has at all times fiercely supported her son regardless of all of his missteps. As quickly as she observed her good-looking son’s viral fame she arrange a GoFundMe account as a way to increase money to fulfill his $900,000 bail.

She even defended him for his gang-related fees and claimed police have been simply stereotyping him due to his tattoos. To this present day, even with all of Meeks’ convictions, Angier insists her son is solely not a prison. Both she’s in full denial, blinded by her son’s child blues or she’s mom of the 12 months! It’s not our place to evaluate.

In America, you’ve gotten a proper to defend your self. In the event you can’t afford a lawyer, one is given to you by the state. Throughout Meeks’ most up-to-date path, he didn’t rent a lawyer for himself. As a substitute, he was given a public defender. San Behar managed to get him out of six of his seven fees, and was fairly happy with the eye surrounding his shopper’s enticing mugshot. “It’s higher than the eye my purchasers often get,” he stated to CBS 13.

It’s not stunning that Meeks had a public defender earlier than he was well-known, however now his riches are astounding.

The factor about jail is that you simply don’t actually get to make use of the Web. In the event you did, Meeks may need recognized he actually turned well-known in a single day. In an interview with Information10 Friday, Meeks insisted that he was finished with gangs. He additionally insisted that he had no concept he was well-known till he received an opportunity to talk to his spouse.

“I respect [the attention],” he stated. “However I simply need them to know that that is actually not me. I’m not some kingpin.”

Meeks has two brothers, Emery Meeks and Bryan Varela, and a sister Leanna Rominger. Rominger, who’s 12 years older than him, took over official custody of her youthful brother over 20 years in the past when he was simply 10 years previous.

Their mom, Katherine Angier, was out and in of jail all through their complete childhood and was unable to take care of her 4 kids. Rominger did a fairly good job as a sister-turned-surrogate mother. Meeks hadn’t actually gotten into a lot bother till he was a sophomore in highschool.

Meeks didn’t get into a lot bother as a younger boy. When he was in grade faculty, his worst offenses have been reducing class and breaking curfew. In tenth grade, issues began getting much more severe for Jeremy.

He dropped out of college and moved out of the house he shared together with his sister. Two months after he turned 18, Rominger was notified by police that her brother was going through felony fees for stealing a automobile. He served two years for his crimes. That’s when he began getting gang-related tattoos.

Meeks didn’t steal his brother’s identification within the sense that he took is social safety quantity and acquired a bunch of issues on Amazon together with his bank card. Meeks merely gave his brother’s identify to the cops when he was arrested.

In 2005, Meeks bumped into extra bother with the legislation when a safety guard accused him of making an attempt to steal a pack of pellets. He was not convicted for theft, however reasonably convicted on a technicality. To get out of bother, he gave the cops his older brother’s identify and ended up serving 71 days in jail for forgery.

Jeremy Meeks was simply within the unsuitable place on the unsuitable time. Yeah, he was responsible, but when he had simply left the home he was in a couple of minutes earlier, he by no means would’ve gotten arrested. In a press release, cops stated that Meeks was stopped after leaving a home the place a search warrant was about to be executed.

The cops searched his automobile and located a 9mm spherical of ammunition and a tiny little bit of marijuana within the glove compartment. Additionally they discovered an unregistered and loaded Springfield Armory .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun in his trunk. However typically issues actually do occur for a purpose.

Even whereas he was in jail, Jeremy Meeks was actually tried to get his life collectively. He launched into a model new profession path away from being a member of the Crips and signed a contract with White Cross Administration. The company lists him as each an actor and a mannequin on their “expertise” web page.

To organize for his profession in modeling, Meeks made positive to remain slot in jail. “I eat wholesome. I do a number of push-ups, pull-ups, dips, burpees, and I keep very energetic,” he instructed ABC in an interview.

Jeremy Meeks received his first expertise supervisor due to his sister. His sister managed to wrangle their mother’s GoFundMe web page and used the cash raised (about $5,000) to rent a protection lawyer, Tia Bogan, and an leisure supervisor, Gina Rodriguez. This all form of backfired.

Bogan requested that he be allowed to put on “civilian clothes that’s becoming for his physique” throughout courtroom appearances, and it resulted in headlines mocking his beauty. Meeks’ mom and spouse went on Inside Version, which was fostered by Rodriguez, and it turned clear that she was paving a manner of success much like her different TV purchasers Octomom and Honey Boo Boo.

Jim Jordan stumbled throughout Meeks’ photographs the identical manner as the remainder of us. He noticed them on-line and didn’t assume a lot of it moreover the truth that it was humorous. When a good friend known as Jordan saying he had a connection to Meeks, that’s when the gears began turning.

Jordan’s company White Cross Administration is thought for locating and creating unknown expertise then lending them to bigger companies for a share of income. He credit himself for locating Gigi Hadid, who he noticed on a seashore, however their partnership didn’t find yourself figuring out. Meeks, nevertheless, ended up becoming completely inside his mission.

Jordan initially emailed Meeks’ spouse about working with him. He instantly received an indignant reply again from Rodriguez, who accused him of making an attempt to poach her purchasers. He assured her that he simply wished so as to add worth and never poach her shopper. What ended up taking place was that Jordan did, in truth, poach Jeremy.

After Rodriguez agreed to place him on their crew, Meeks’ spouse and Jordan bonded on a visit to see her scorching felon hubby. She requested Jordan to take over all administration operations and fired Rodriguez. Rodriguez denies being impolite to Jordan and says the household was tough to work with as a result of they always fought about cash and she or he was exhausted.

Meeks was destined for fulfillment after his mugshot went viral. A 12 months after his launch, the thug-turned-model began posting modeling pictures on his Instagram. In February of 2017, he scored his very first New York Trend Week gig. He walked down the runway for designer Philip Plein.

Tiffany Trump sat entrance row on the present, which marked a brand new chapter for the felon. Plus, it’s laborious to disclaim that Meeks isn’t a pure. His signature squint and chiseled cheekbones are extraordinarily high-fashion. We don’t even thoughts the little tear drop tattoo.

Jeremy Meeks had next-to-nothing rising up, however hello modeling contract catapulted him into monetary success. Whereas it’s unattainable to inform simply how a lot Meeks is making, his supervisor Jim Jordan says the profitable provides are simply piling in. These provides embody campaigns with main, main trend manufacturers and designers, potential films, guide offers, and actuality non-scripted TV.

In accordance with the supervisor appearances at membership openings in Vegas and Dubai and TV polots are on the desk. Meeks now lives in a mansion and drives a Maserati. Not dangerous for a prison who got here from nothing.

Meeks could also be rising to the highest of the modeling world, however his previous nonetheless haunts him and prices him gigs. In April, he landed a modeling job within the UK and was scheduled for photoshoots in London. He was additionally set to attend the quilt launch for a brand new problem of Man about City, however was denied entry to the nation.

Within the incident, Meeks, his supervisor, and his spouse landed in London and have been met by immigration authorities who despatched him proper again to New York. His paperwork have been all so as, however that’s not at all times sufficient when you’ve got such a protracted document. Meeks was reportedly “very unhappy” about what occurred (bb, allow us to consolation you).

In 2017, Jeremy Meeks and 26-year-old British heiress Chloe Inexperienced went public with a steamy romance although he was nonetheless married. Inexperienced is the daughter of Sir Philip Inexperienced, who owns the $four.9 billion Arcadia trend group. Meeks and Inexperienced have been noticed getting intimate in every single place in the course of the summer season, which isn’t precisely serving to Meeks’ marriage. His spouse, Melissa, who works as a nurse, stayed by his aspect throughout his 27-month jail time period and is claimed to be devastated by his public affair. The 2 are actually divorcing, with Melissa claiming that he has not been a faithful husband or father since changing into well-known.

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Name: Agata Marszalek Litauska Age: 31 Ability: N/A  Faction: CIVILIAN as a POLICE LIEUTENANT Faceclaim: Morena Baccarin Availability: OPEN

THE STORY || CW: Abandonment, Neglect

Some little girls grow up being told that they are princesses and lavished with everything their hearts desire.  Some little girls grow up with their fathers wrapped around their little fingers. Some little girls grow up being told that they can be anything, that the world is their oyster and that they are limited only by their dreams. Agata was not that little girl.  The product of an affair between a Russian diplomat and a Swedish assistant, this infant was loathed by her mother — who would only see the mistake she had made — and abandoned at the hospital.  Fearing that a scandal would ruin his reputation and cost him his job, her father could not acknowledge her as his own and gave Agata her mother’s name to avoid suspicion.  Furthermore, he gave the child to his sister in exchange for hefty compensation (hush money) and the lie that her brother had helped her adopt a child.  Unfortunately, Agata’s aunt had never actually wanted children, preferring to live the socialite life and often neglecting her niece in favor of fancy banquets and parties.  Though her aunt had long ago told Agata about who her father really was, using her brother’s guilt as leverage to squeeze even more money out of him, Agata’s father did visit from time to time under the guise of being her “uncle”; however, his visits were few and far between.   

While her early childhood may have been lonely, Agata quickly learned how to care for herself.   Suffice to say, she very rarely experienced for herself the luxuries bought with her father’s money outside of attending a private school that proudly boasted of being Vila-free.  By the time she was 12, she could cook, clean, and even perform basic household repairs on her own.  Her puzzle-solving skills, along with her striking looks, made her very popular among her peers at school and she was never want for social friends.  During her senior year of high school, her aunt was not pleased that Agata was looking into getting a job and moving out -- if Agata left, then so would her father’s money!  Following a heated argument and many broken dishes, her aunt accused her of not even knowing what she wanted to do in life.  With a burning desire to prove this woman wrong, Agata grabbed the nearest random pamphlet from an assortment of career materials -- recruitment literature for the Moscow Police -- and defiantly shouted “This!  This is what I will be!  And you can’t stop me!”  Her aunt laughed at her, called her too lazy to ever be a police officer, and swore not to help her financially if she chose a ridiculous path like that.

Agata knew that training to be a police officer would be hard, but she wasn’t expecting it to be THAT hard.  Not to mention, the woman heading most of her lessons was a major hardass.  Agata barely managed to squeak by, accomplishing the bare minimum required to make it through, but she did still manage to graduate.  At first, the job was just something that gave her pride for proving her aunt wrong, that she COULD do it, but she didn’t have pride in the job itself.  After a while, it just became a decent paycheck.  But once she discovered that she could use that badge to manipulate certain situations, such as conveniently not noticing the escape of a perp or “overlooking” some contraband, the “supplemental income” made her job worth it.

THE CHARACTER

When looking up “independent woman” in the dictionary, no doubt one would find Agata’s picture.  She has unbreakable will, drive, and definitely knows how to handle herself when push comes to shove.  Sure, she’s had a few flings in the past, but none of them seemed to stick because she simply doesn’t see herself in a committed relationship with those particular individuals.  Though her colleagues think she’s lazy, she knows how to accomplish the bare minimum required to keep herself on the payroll.  Agata knows how to manipulate a situation to her favor, and knows that her beauty makes it all the more possible.  Because of her schooling as a child, she harbors a very natural fear of the possibility of crossing a vila that may use their power against her and, unfortunately since joining the force, such a thing has happened on more than one occasion.  This makes her wary of vilas in general and she will distance herself from them.  As for her family, Agata refuses to accept any financial assistance from her estranged father, adamant that she hasn’t needed his help at all in her life and she doesn’t plan to start relying on him any time soon.  She hasn’t spoken to her aunt since leaving for the academy and has no desire to change that, but if she did cross paths with that woman, Agata wouldn’t hesitate to rub her rank of lieutenant in that bitch’s face.

CONNECTIONS

Kim Seung-gi – This was the hardass that got Agata through training.  The woman is strong and she is terrifying, but there’s just something about her presence that commands respect.  These days, Major Kim is the boss and really the only one who manages to keep Agata in line.  Agata just hopes that Kim never finds out about about her dealings under tables and in dark alleys; losing Kim’s trust and getting on her bad side would be a fate worse than death.

Rashid Javed Bashir – Officer Sunshine and his annoyingly cheery disposition can just go get killed in combat for all she cares. Seriously. His goodie two-shoes attitude is cringe-worthy, and she swears up and down that he’s constantly trying to catch her doing something wrong so he can turn her in.  Then again, she might just be paranoid because he’s the sickeningly perfect and shining example of what a good cop should be.  She tries to be amiable, at the very least to keep him off her trail with any suspicions he may harbor, but she will never hesitate to toss a passive-aggressive remark at him when applicable.

Katya 'Kitty' Maksymevna Krupin – As one of those officers paid to “look the other way” when it comes to Massine’s, Agata’s first experience at the club involved Kitty throwing a man out of a window.  Needless to say, there was instant respect for this adorable little hostess.  This girl can certainly handle her own damn self -- no damsel in distress here!  Respect!  Though the atmosphere of this underground club is something she enjoys, it’s safe to say that one of the real reasons she visits so frequently is its spitfire owner.  There’s sure to be some form of excitement when Kitty’s around.

Raisa Mikhailovna Nazarowicz – Even if Raisa’s father left the crime syndicate ages ago, the name is a powerful thing.  It was strictly coincidence that Agata just happened to recognize this woman while on duty one night, having a hunch that she should follow her �� and she was glad she did when Raisa was attacked! Agata didn’t think, she just sprung to action and defended Raisa against her assailant.  It was one of the rare moments in her career that Agata truly felt the duty, to protect and serve, and even stayed with this woman for weeks afterward to secure her home and ensure she would be safe and quickly bonded.  Agata has no idea her friend is a Vila.

Vladimir Kazimirovich Mikhaylov – Agata doesn’t know how this asshole found out the truth about her father, but he certainly wasn’t shy about letting her know that he knew.  And what’s more, he knows her friends, her colleagues, her mentors, anyone who has ever meant anything in her life.  He threatens to do nasty things with this information -- not just exposing it to the public along with her underhanded dealings in the shadows, but also threatening harm to those she cares about.  Because of this, she comes when he calls and does what he asks.  In truth, he terrifies her and she knows she’s in over her head, but she doesn’t know who she could trust to ask for help.   

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When she was a little girl, Agata became deathly ill with pneumonia and was hospitalized for weeks.  Her father, stricken with panic that his little girl could die, demanded to go to the hospital where she’d been admitted.  His aides advised against this for the sake of preserving the scandal, so he sent her activity books instead.

Agata is quite proficient at finding missing things such as car keys and cell phones.  Her colleagues call this her “hidden” skill.  Pun intended.

Her father did attend her graduation from the police academy under the familiar guise of being her “uncle”.  He gave her a hearty handshake, a pair of pearl earrings, and told her how proud he was of her for choosing such an admirable profession.  Her aunt was not present for the 

She only wears her father’s pearl earrings on special occasions.  She particularly likes looking at herself in the mirror when she wears them because they remind her of what she’s capable of.

Just for fun, Agata enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles of no less than 500 pieces.  Sometimes she’ll frame them and hang them on the walls of her townhouse.

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Addressing an adoring crowd of supporters in Melbourne, Florida, on Saturday, President Donald Trump promised new action to restrict immigration next week, and a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act soon after that.

Ive ordered the construction of a great border wall, which will start very shortly. And Ive taken dramatic action to keep radical Islamic terrorists the hell out of our country, Trump said at the rally in a hangar at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport, drawing some of the loudest cheers of his speech.

Trump acknowledged, however, that a federal appeals court had halted his earlier attempt to ban refugees and citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the country. After criticizing the ruling by the panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, he announced his intention to proceed with alternative plans.

We will do something nextweek. Ithink youll be impressed, Trump said. Lets see what happens. Heres the bottom line: Weve got to keep our countrysafe.

It was not clear if Trump meant that his administration will try to challenge the 9th Circuits ruling at the Supreme Court, or if hell instead issue a modified executive order that might avoid some of the legal challenges of the directive he issued late last month.

Trump went on to cite alleged instances of refugee-perpetrated crimes and terrorism in Europe as evidence that the U.S.should adopt a more restrictive refugee policy.

Naming a host of different European countries and cities, Trump suggested that there had been a terror attack in Sweden the previous night.

You look at whats happening in Germany, you look at whats happening last night in Sweden. Sweden. Who would believe this? Sweden, he said. They took in large numbers. Theyre having problems like they never thought possible.

Many observers promptly pointed out that no such attack had occurred in the Scandinavian nation.

He also repeated his false claim that the United States has already let in thousands of people who there was no way to vet.

In fact, refugees undergo the most rigorous vetting process of any immigrants admitted to the United States, often waiting upwards of two years to be cleared for entry.

Trumps now-haltedtravel banfroze the admission of all refugees for 120 days and indefinitely barred refugees from Syria.

But Trump reiterated his plan to create so-called safe zones to protect civilians in Syria, a controversial proposal that he cut from an earlier draft of his travel ban.

Were gonna have the Gulf States pay for those safe zones. They have nothing but money, Trump said Saturday.

The president also claimed that he would unveil a proposal for replacing the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, in two weeks.

We are going tobe submitting, in a couple ofweeks, a great health care planthats going to take the placeof the disaster known as Obamacare, Trump said, prompting applause. It will be repealed and replaced.

Trumps professed timetable echoes comments he and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) made at separate press conferences on Thursday, when they claimed the White House and Congress would be rolling out their replacement plan some time next month.

On Saturday, Trump did not provide much additional detail about what the plan will entail, other than to say, Our planwill be much better health careat a much lower cost.

Most experts believe there is virtually no way to maintain levels of insurance coverage, reduce costs and ensure quality of care without some combination of the regulations, subsidies and individual insurance mandate that form the nucleus of the ACA.

Congressional Republicans initially planned to repeal the landmark health care law when they took office in January and replace it later at a time to be determined. Angry constituents have since accosted dozens of Republican members of Congress at town hall meetings, demanding to know how they would replace the law.

In response to public uproar and Trumps own admonitions, they have slowed down their efforts to deliberate over how best to execute the laws repeal.

Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

President Donald Trump stands next to Gene Huber, a supporter he invited onstage at a rally in Melbourne, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2017.

Trumps boisterous gathering in Florida comes on the heels of a similar rally on Friday at a Boeing factory in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Holding campaign-style rallies is an unusual, if not unprecedented, move for a sitting president let alone one rounding out the first month of his presidency.

But Trump, who has at times been visibly frustrated with his administrations early stumbles and the coverage of the White House press corps, was evidently in his element among his throngs of supporters. First lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance since the inauguration to introduce him and recite the Lords Prayer.

Trump then launched into his typical campaign themes, castigating the media, lavishing praise on his supporters and running through his ordinary talking points about bringing jobs back to the country and eliminating the crime he claims is plaguing Americas cities.

At one point, Trump harkened back to the theatrics that made him such a skilled campaigner. Spotting Gene Huber, a supporter he had seen interviewed on television, Trump invited him on stage with him.

I saw this man on television justnow you, Trump said, pointing to Huber in the audience.He said, I love Trump. Let Trump do what he has to do. Thats my guy right there.

Let him up, let him up Im not worried about him. Im only worried hes gonna give me a kiss, he said, apparently addressing the Secret Service.

Huber, clad in a black Trump t-shirt,made his way through the barriers and onto the stage, clearly overcome by emotion. Trump hugged him and asked him to address the crowd from the podium.

Mr. President, thank you sir. We the people, our movement is the reason why our president of the United States is standing here in front of us today, Huber said. When President Trump, during the election, promised all these things that he was gonna do for us I knew that he was gonna do this for us.

A star is born. A star is born, Trump declared when he was done as the crowd chanted U-S-A!

Although the crowd of Trump supporters inside the hangar was thousands-strong, there was also a sizable contingent of protesters across the street.

I felt compelled to come, even though I was a little frightened because this is not always an easy thing, Elizabeth Faiella, who was protesting, told CNN. But I dont want the world to think that this gentleman represents how we feel about immigrants, about our environment, about our justice system.

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Huffington Post: In Campaign-Style Rally, Trump Promises New Immigration Action, Obamacare Replacement

Addressing an adoring crowd of supporters in Melbourne, Florida, on Saturday, President Donald Trump promised new action to restrict immigration next week, and a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act soon after that.

“I’ve ordered the construction of a great border wall, which will start very shortly. And I’ve taken dramatic action to keep radical Islamic terrorists the hell out of our country,” Trump said at the rally in a hangar at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport, drawing some of the loudest cheers of his speech.

Trump acknowledged, however, that a federal appeals court had halted his earlier attempt to ban refugees and citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the country. After criticizing the ruling by the panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, he announced his intention to proceed with alternative plans.

“We will do something next week. I think you’ll be impressed,” Trump said. “Let’s see what happens. Here’s the bottom line: We’ve got to keep our country safe.”

It was not clear if Trump meant that his administration will try to challenge the 9th Circuit’s ruling at the Supreme Court, or if he’ll instead issue a modified executive order that might avoid some of the legal challenges of the directive he issued late last month.

Trump went on to cite alleged instances of refugee-perpetrated crimes and terrorism in Europe as evidence that the U.S. should adopt a more restrictive refugee policy.

Naming a host of different European countries and cities, Trump suggested that there had been a terror attack in Sweden the previous night.

“You look at what’s happening in Germany, you look at what’s happening last night in Sweden. Sweden. Who would believe this? Sweden,” he said. “They took in large numbers. They’re having problems like they never thought possible.”

Many observers promptly pointed out that no such attack had occurred in the Scandinavian nation.

He also repeated his false claim that the United States has already let in thousands of people who “there was no way to vet.”

In fact, refugees undergo the most rigorous vetting process of any immigrants admitted to the United States, often waiting upwards of two years to be cleared for entry. 

Trump’s now-halted travel ban froze the admission of all refugees for 120 days and indefinitely barred refugees from Syria.

But Trump reiterated his plan to create so-called safe zones to protect civilians in Syria, a controversial proposal that he cut from an earlier draft of his travel ban. 

“We’re gonna have the Gulf States pay for those safe zones. They have nothing but money,” Trump said Saturday.

The president also claimed that he would unveil a proposal for replacing the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, in two weeks.

“We are going to be submitting, in a couple of weeks, a great health care plan that’s going to take the place of the disaster known as Obamacare,” Trump said, prompting applause. “It will be repealed and replaced.”

Trump’s professed timetable echoes comments he and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) made at separate press conferences on Thursday, when they claimed the White House and Congress would be rolling out their replacement plan some time next month.

On Saturday, Trump did not provide much additional detail about what the plan will entail, other than to say, “Our plan will be much better health care at a much lower cost.” 

Most experts believe there is virtually no way to maintain levels of insurance coverage, reduce costs and ensure quality of care without some combination of the regulations, subsidies and individual insurance mandate that form the nucleus of the ACA.

Congressional Republicans initially planned to repeal the landmark health care law when they took office in January and replace it later at a time to be determined. Angry constituents have since accosted dozens of Republican members of Congress at town hall meetings, demanding to know how they would replace the law.

In response to public uproar and Trump’s own admonitions, they have slowed down their efforts to deliberate over how best to execute the law’s repeal. 

Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

President Donald Trump stands next to Gene Huber, a supporter he invited onstage at a rally in Melbourne, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2017.

Trump’s boisterous gathering in Florida comes on the heels of a similar rally on Friday at a Boeing factory in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Holding campaign-style rallies is an unusual, if not unprecedented, move for a sitting president ― let alone one rounding out the first month of his presidency.

But Trump, who has at times been visibly frustrated with his administration’s early stumbles and the coverage of the White House press corps, was evidently in his element among his throngs of supporters. First lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance since the inauguration to introduce him and recite the Lord’s Prayer. 

Trump then launched into his typical campaign themes, castigating the media, lavishing praise on his supporters and running through his ordinary talking points about bringing jobs back to the country and eliminating the crime he claims is plaguing America’s cities.

At one point, Trump harkened back to the theatrics that made him such a skilled campaigner. Spotting Gene Huber, a supporter he had seen interviewed on television, Trump invited him on stage with him.

“I saw this man on television just now ― you,” Trump said, pointing to Huber in the audience. “He said, ‘I love Trump. Let Trump do what he has to do.’ That’s my guy right there.”

“Let him up, let him up ― I’m not worried about him. I’m only worried he’s gonna give me a kiss,” he said, apparently addressing the Secret Service.

Huber, clad in a black Trump t-shirt, made his way through the barriers and onto the stage, clearly overcome by emotion. Trump hugged him and asked him to address the crowd from the podium.

“Mr. President, thank you sir. We the people, our movement is the reason why our president of the United States is standing here in front of us today,” Huber said. “When President Trump, during the election, promised all these things that he was gonna do for us ― I knew that he was gonna do this for us.”

“A star is born. A star is born,” Trump declared when he was done as the crowd chanted “U-S-A!”

Although the crowd of Trump supporters inside the hangar was thousands-strong, there was also a sizable contingent of protesters across the street.

“I felt compelled to come, even though I was a little frightened because this is not always an easy thing,” Elizabeth Faiella, who was protesting, told CNN. “But I don’t want the world to think that this gentleman represents how we feel ― about immigrants, about our environment, about our justice system.”

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≡ SHARON CARTER || FC: EMILY VANCAMP

→ “I don’t care what kind of moral see-saw you’re riding … the mission is all that counts.“

≡ BIO

Sharon is the only child of Harrison and Amanda Carter, two wealthy Virginians, and the great-niece of the renowned S.S.R. and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Peggy Carter.  As such, Sharon grew up hearing stories of her aunt’s adventures - from fighting alongside the Howling Commandos to the milestones she set for women in her profession.  Influenced and inspired by these stories throughout her childhood, Sharon - at the encouragement of her aunt (and much to her mother’s dismay) - actively pursued a career with S.H.I.E.L.D. upon graduating from college.

But the Carter name carries a certain weight within S.H.I.E.L.D.  While training rigorously for a year and a half at the Academy, Sharon strove to differentiate herself from the founder who shared her name, setting out to mark her own place within S.H.I.E.L.D.  Sharon proved herself exceptional, receiving top marks in combat and marksmanship and showing a glowing talent for espionage.  These skills would not only later earn her the title of Agent 13, but saw her career taking off in domestic and international counter-terrorism, her assignments sending her far and wide to gather intel on terrorist cells and demobilize them.  It was during one of these missions, embedded within Afghanistan, that she lost contact with S.H.I.E.L.D.  The organization, for all its resources, cut her loose and declared her dead; for four months, Sharon was forced to survive by any means necessary– some violent, others degrading, and S.H.I.E.L.D. - crippled by the Skrull invasion - made no effort to recover her.

Sharon returned to the States having fought tooth and nail to get there, arriving home in tumultuous times with both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers recovering from the damage left in the wake of the invasion.  She took a brief leave of absence before taking up the position of Deputy Director, helping to usher in a seemingly unparalleled era of efficiency within the intelligence agency.  She oversaw much of the events surrounding Tony Stark and Harry Osborn’s Extremis Project, leading up to the celebration of their landmark breakthrough at the Empire City Casino, where she ran rescue and containment during the civilian crisis created by the Hulk.

Though loyal to S.H.I.E.L.D., Sharon is guided by a strong moral compass and won’t hesitate to speak out if her ethics are challenged.  Stubborn and brash, she makes for a fierce opponent and an even fiercer friend.  The months she spent in Afghanistan have emphasized her cynical nature and further fueled her desire to ensure justice within S.H.I.E.L.D. and for the civilians they help protect.

≡ CURRENTLY

As Deputy Director, Sharon attended a ceremonial signing of the Accords atop S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Iliad Helicarrier along with Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes.  The signing was meant to be a gesture of goodwill and unite S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers on the matter of superhero registration, but the event fell into disarray at the unseen hands of HYDRA, igniting tensions to a blaze.  During the memorial for the agents who lost their lives in the crash, Alexander Pierce was assassinated.  His death seemingly brought about at the hands of Bucky Barnes, S.H.I.E.L.D. mounted a manhunt which culminated in Barnes handing himself into S.H.I.E.L.D.

Sharon has made a hard-won effort in adhering to the jurisdiction of the Accords, costing her relationships while merely straining others.  However, as the years have passed in the wake of the Hart Island prison break and the horrors that were discovered there, her loyalty and faith in S.H.I.E.L.D. have been put to the test with the increasing concern that the organization she’s devoted herself to may not be what it claims.

≡ NOTE

FightAsOne has Bucky Barnes, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Bobbi Morse, and various other characters associated with Sharon Carter. All FAO character bios are written to blend 616/MCU elements with the game’s canon. Players are not expected to strictly adhere to character bios and may incorporate their characters as they best see fit with the game’s canon timeline.

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Trump Promises New Immigration Action, Obamacare Replacement

Addressing an adoring crowd of supporters in Melbourne, Florida, on Saturday, President Donald Trump promised new action to restrict immigration next week, and a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act soon after that.

Ive ordered the construction of a great border wall, which will start very shortly. And Ive taken dramatic action to keep radical Islamic terrorists the hell out of our country, Trump said at the rally in a hangar at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport, drawing some of the loudest cheers of his speech.

Trump acknowledged, however, that a federal appeals court had halted his earlier attempt to ban refugees and citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the country. After criticizing the ruling by the panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, he announced his intention to proceed with alternative plans.

We will do something nextweek. Ithink youll be impressed, Trump said. Lets see what happens. Heres the bottom line: Weve got to keep our countrysafe.

It was not clear if Trump meant that his administration will try to challenge the 9th Circuits ruling at the Supreme Court, or if hell instead issue a modified executive order that might avoid some of the legal challenges of the directive he issued late last month.

Trump went on to cite alleged instances of refugee-perpetrated crimes and terrorism in Europe as evidence that the U.S.should adopt a more restrictive refugee policy.

Naming a host of different European countries and cities, Trump suggested that there had been a terror attack in Sweden the previous night.

You look at whats happening in Germany, you look at whats happening last night in Sweden. Sweden. Who would believe this? Sweden, he said. They took in large numbers. Theyre having problems like they never thought possible.

Many observers promptly pointed out that no such attack had occurred in the Scandinavian nation.

He also repeated his false claim that the United States has already let in thousands of people who there was no way to vet.

In fact, refugees undergo the most rigorous vetting process of any immigrants admitted to the United States, often waiting upwards of two years to be cleared for entry.

Trumps now-haltedtravel banfroze the admission of all refugees for 120 days and indefinitely barred refugees from Syria.

But Trump reiterated his plan to create so-called safe zones to protect civilians in Syria, a controversial proposal that he cut from an earlier draft of his travel ban.

Were gonna have the Gulf States pay for those safe zones. They have nothing but money, Trump said Saturday.

The president also claimed that he would unveil a proposal for replacing the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, in two weeks.

We are going tobe submitting, in a couple ofweeks, a great health care planthats going to take the placeof the disaster known as Obamacare, Trump said, prompting applause. It will be repealed and replaced.

Trumps professed timetable echoes comments he and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) made at separate press conferences on Thursday, when they claimed the White House and Congress would be rolling out their replacement plan some time next month.

On Saturday, Trump did not provide much additional detail about what the plan will entail, other than to say, Our planwill be much better health careat a much lower cost.

Most experts believe there is virtually no way to maintain levels of insurance coverage, reduce costs and ensure quality of care without some combination of the regulations, subsidies and individual insurance mandate that form the nucleus of the ACA.

Congressional Republicans initially planned to repeal the landmark health care law when they took office in January and replace it later at a time to be determined. Angry constituents have since accosted dozens of Republican members of Congress at town hall meetings, demanding to know how they would replace the law.

In response to public uproar and Trumps own admonitions, they have slowed down their efforts to deliberate over how best to execute the laws repeal.

Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

President Donald Trump stands next to Gene Huber, a supporter he invited onstage at a rally in Melbourne, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2017.

Trumps boisterous gathering in Florida comes on the heels of a similar rally on Friday at a Boeing factory in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Holding campaign-style rallies is an unusual, if not unprecedented, move for a sitting president let alone one rounding out the first month of his presidency.

But Trump, who has at times been visibly frustrated with his administrations early stumbles and the coverage of the White House press corps, was evidently in his element among his throngs of supporters. First lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance since the inauguration to introduce him and recite the Lords Prayer.

Trump then launched into his typical campaign themes, castigating the media, lavishing praise on his supporters and running through his ordinary talking points about bringing jobs back to the country and eliminating the crime he claims is plaguing Americas cities.

At one point, Trump harkened back to the theatrics that made him such a skilled campaigner. Spotting Gene Huber, a supporter he had seen interviewed on television, Trump invited him on stage with him.

I saw this man on television justnow you, Trump said, pointing to Huber in the audience.He said, I love Trump. Let Trump do what he has to do. Thats my guy right there.

Let him up, let him up Im not worried about him. Im only worried hes gonna give me a kiss, he said, apparently addressing the Secret Service.

Huber, clad in a black Trump t-shirt,made his way through the barriers and onto the stage, clearly overcome by emotion. Trump hugged him and asked him to address the crowd from the podium.

Mr. President, thank you sir. We the people, our movement is the reason why our president of the United States is standing here in front of us today, Huber said. When President Trump, during the election, promised all these things that he was gonna do for us I knew that he was gonna do this for us.

A star is born. A star is born, Trump declared when he was done as the crowd chanted U-S-A!

Although the crowd of Trump supporters inside the hangar was thousands-strong, there was also a sizable contingent of protesters across the street.

I felt compelled to come, even though I was a little frightened because this is not always an easy thing, Elizabeth Faiella, who was protesting, told CNN. But I dont want the world to think that this gentleman represents how we feel about immigrants, about our environment, about our justice system.

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Expert: We are free to believe that this is the century of authority, a century tending to the ‘right ‘, a Fascist century. Now liberalism is preparing to close the doors of its temples, deserted by the peoples who feel that the agnosticism it professed in the sphere of economics and the indifferentism of which it has given proof in the sphere of politics and morals, would lead the world to ruin in the future as they have done in the past. This explains why all the political experiments of our day are anti-liberal, and it is supremely ridiculous to endeavor on this account to put them outside the pale of history, as though history were a preserve set aside for liberalism and its adepts; as though liberalism were the last word in civilization beyond which no one can go. Never before have the people thirsted for authority, direction, order, as they do now. If each age has its doctrine, then innumerable symptoms indicate that the doctrine of our age is the Fascist. Fascism respects the God of ascetics, saints, and heroes, and it also respects God as conceived by the ingenuous and primitive heart of the people, the God to whom their prayers are raised. — Benito Mussolini  (1932) All right then, let’s not be too hasty in comparing President Donald J. Trump to Mussolini. It is too soon for that as Pope Francis said recently. But let us look very closely at what Trump’s philosophy is while keeping an eye on Mussolini’s musings in the snippet quoted above and in the president’s diktats via Twitter. And let us pay attention to the political and economic landscape and the disaffection with neo-liberalism that is sweeping the Western World that appears to have ushered in an era belonging to the ‘Right.’ Trump demands, not invites, corporations, unions — and both his supporters and critics — to begin the reindustrialization of America and a revitalization of the American ‘spirit’ and, as such, he appears to be closing the ‘temple doors of liberalism.’ He cited the ‘Almighty God’ in his inaugural speech as a true friend of the United States and overlord of all that exists. President Trump’s words and actions, thus far, point to a movement of the zealous religious-patriotic type that, if it is to succeed, must start with instilling a frenzied populist nationalism in the consciousness of most of America. Trump and staff members like Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer exhibit the zealotry of a once persecuted ideology and movement that now finds itself legitimized and holding the reins of power. Like Trump, the butt of criticism and satire for so long, they are overly defensive and create ‘facts’ that square with their vision and not necessarily reality. The Non-Believers Will Pay In Trump’s America, enemies and blasphemers are the Republican and Democratic elites responsible for, or complicit in, replacing American labor with underpaid workers based in China, Mexico, India and the Philippines who have heretofore manufactured automobiles, cell phones and clothing. And the bad guys are those companies who have turned raw materials into airframes, computers and fiber optic cable abroad and then shipped them back to the US homeland free-of-border-charges.  It is federal, state and local governments who have allowed the American infrastructure — roads, bridges, rail, public education — to rot away. Those same governing levels sat idly by as the murder of civilians and law enforcement personnel took place.  Taking this further, it is anti-Trump Americans on the streets who do not support Trump. Indeed, enemies may come to include those who choose not to follow the leader and dissent publicly. Trump has said repeatedly that he will punish US corporations who manufacture overseas and then export finished goods to the USA by tax or tariff. What will be the penalty for those who challenge or question President Trump like CNN news? Pilloried, perhaps? “Congratulations to @FoxNews for being number one in inauguration ratings. They were many times higher than FAKE NEWS @CNN – public is smart!”, Trump opined in a Tweet on January 24. Will another House Committee on Un-American Activities subtly reemerge? “I will be asking for a major investigation into VOTER FRAUD, including those registered to vote in two states, those who are illegal and even, those registered to vote who are dead (and many for a long time). Depending on results, we will strengthen up voting procedures!”, Trump said in a Tweet on January 25. Trump has even blasted sacrosanct American aerospace and defense giants like Boeing and Lockheed for cost overruns on key aviation programs. Would Trump take it a notch higher if he knew that Boeing helps fund STEM education for Chinese students in China. Why not bring that money to the USA? Now What? Diktat by Twitter For years, critics of neo-liberalism (me too) have made the argument that the corporations that own the Republican and Democratic political parties were gutting the US Constitution, Bill of Rights and ideals contained in the Declaration of Independence. The 30 percent that own most of the wealth in America were enriching themselves at the expense of the remaining 70 percent, many who are only a few paydays from bankruptcy.  And they are killing the White, Black and Latino classes  that live paycheck to paycheck, with many strung out on legal smack from the pharmaceutical conglomerates but do not have the political clout that Identity Politics brings. “The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. Their triumphs have not been your triumphs. And while they celebrated in our nation’s capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land. That all changes starting right here and right now because this moment is your moment, it belongs to you,” President Trump said during his inaugural speech on January 20. “Never before have the people thirsted for authority, direction, order, as they do now,” said Mussolini. “If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible ‘carnage’ going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings (up 24% from 2016), I will send in the Feds”, Trump tweeted on January 24. What if Trump succeeds? Who is Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Going to Be? The NSA and Cyber Command Chief Admiral Mike Rogers took it upon himself to interview with the then president-elect Trump without seeking clearance from the former Commander in Chief, Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense to do so. Apparently he did not feel a duty to his chain of command, instead seeking to advance the prospect of Trump selecting him to be the next Director of National Intelligence. Roger’s superiors halfheartedly recommended that he be relieved of command, but never really pursued the matter. Under Roger’s watch significant security breaches took place at NSA and his management style left a lot to be desired. According to the Washington Post: Instead, in the past year and a half, officials have discovered two major compromises of sensitive hacking tools by personnel working at the NSA’s premier hacking unit: the Tailored Access Operations (TAO). One involved a Booz Allen Hamilton contractor, Harold T. Martin III, who is accused of carrying out the largest theft of classified government material. Rogers was put on notice by his two [direct] bosses — Clapper and Carter — that he had to get control of internal security and improve his leadership style. There have been persistent complaints from NSA personnel that Rogers is aloof, frequently absent and does not listen to staff input. If Admiral Rogers is Trump’s choice for DNI, the 17 intelligence agencies under the DNI’s watch are not likely to be pleased. And all Americans would do well to ‘watch their six’ with a rogue kindred Trump spirit the DNI head. Trump could select Frances Townsend, a TV personality like Trump, and former Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush. On the other hand, Townsend worked for CNN and now does so for CBS, a black mark upon her soul, apparently. “Big day planned on NATIONAL SECURITY tomorrow. Among many other things, we will build the wall!” Trump proclaimed on January 24. Who knows? Is President Donald Trump the Elmer Gantry of the Oval Office? Is he the Donald Trump fighting Don King in Celebrity Death Match?  Is he a hypocrite that demeans the US federal government even as his Washington, DC, hotel is on a site that he leases from the US General Services Administration? Or is he an American who seeks a better future for his grandchildren and all young Americans? It feels like the 1980’s Ronald Reagan ‘Morning in America’ vibe in Washington, DC. But 2017 is radical, an acceleration of the cult of personality. There are more homeless people in my neighborhood. Let’s see what Pope Francis says. http://clubof.info/

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≡ SHARON CARTER || FC: EMILY VANCAMP

→ “I don’t care what kind of moral see-saw you’re riding … the mission is all that counts.“

≡ BIO

Sharon is the only child of Harrison and Amanda Carter, two wealthy Virginians, and the great-niece of the renowned S.S.R. and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Peggy Carter.  As such, Sharon grew up hearing stories of her aunt’s adventures - from fighting alongside the Howling Commandos to the milestones she set for women in her profession.  Influenced and inspired by these stories throughout her childhood, Sharon - at the encouragement of her aunt (and much to her mother’s dismay) - actively pursued a career with S.H.I.E.L.D. upon graduating from college.

But the Carter name carries a certain weight within S.H.I.E.L.D.  While training rigorously for a year and a half at the Academy, Sharon strove to differentiate herself from the founder who shared her name, setting out to mark her own place within S.H.I.E.L.D.  Sharon proved herself exceptional, receiving top marks in combat and marksmanship and showing a glowing talent for espionage.  These skills would not only later earn her the title of Agent 13, but saw her career taking off in domestic and international counter-terrorism, her assignments sending her far and wide to gather intel on terrorist cells and demobilize them.  It was during one of these missions, embedded within Afghanistan, that she lost contact with S.H.I.E.L.D.  The organization, for all its resources, cut her loose and declared her dead; for four months, Sharon was forced to survive by any means necessary– some violent, others degrading, and S.H.I.E.L.D. - crippled by the Skrull invasion - made no effort to recover her.

Sharon returned to the States having fought tooth and nail to get there, arriving home in tumultuous times with both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers recovering from the damage left in the wake of the invasion.  She took a brief leave of absence before taking up the position of Deputy Director, helping to usher in a seemingly unparalleled era of efficiency within the intelligence agency.  She oversaw much of the events surrounding Tony Stark and Harry Osborn’s Extremis Project, leading up to the celebration of their landmark breakthrough at the Empire City Casino, where she ran rescue and containment during the civilian crisis created by the Hulk.

Though loyal to S.H.I.E.L.D., Sharon is guided by a strong moral compass and won’t hesitate to speak out if her ethics are challenged.  Stubborn and brash, she makes for a fierce opponent and an even fiercer friend.  The months she spent in Afghanistan have emphasized her cynical nature and further fueled her desire to ensure justice within S.H.I.E.L.D. and for the civilians they help protect.

≡ CURRENTLY

As Deputy Director, Sharon attended a ceremonial signing of the Accords atop S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Iliad Helicarrier along with Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes.  The signing was meant to be a gesture of goodwill and unite S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers on the matter of superhero registration, but the event fell into disarray at the unseen hands of HYDRA, igniting tensions to a blaze.  During the memorial for the agents who lost their lives in the crash, Alexander Pierce was assassinated.  His death seemingly brought about at the hands of Bucky Barnes, S.H.I.E.L.D. mounted a manhunt which culminated in Barnes handing himself into S.H.I.E.L.D.

Sharon has made a hard-won effort in adhering to the jurisdiction of the Accords, costing her relationships while merely straining others.  However, as the years have passed in the wake of the Hart Island prison break and the horrors that were discovered there, her loyalty and faith in S.H.I.E.L.D. have been put to the test with the increasing concern that the organization she’s devoted herself to may not be what it claims.

≡ NOTE

FightAsOne has Bucky Barnes, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Maria Hill, Bobbi Morse, and various other characters associated with Sharon Carter.

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≡ SHARON CARTER || FC: EMILY VANCAMP

→ “I don’t care what kind of moral see-saw you’re riding … the mission is all that counts.“

≡ BIO

Sharon is the only child of Harrison and Amanda Carter, two wealthy Virginians, and the great-niece of the renowned S.S.R. and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Peggy Carter.  As such, Sharon grew up hearing stories of her aunt’s adventures - from fighting alongside the Howling Commandos to the milestones she set for women in her profession.  Influenced and inspired by these stories throughout her childhood, Sharon - at the encouragement of her aunt, much to her mother’s dismay - actively pursued a career with S.H.I.E.L.D. upon graduating from college.

But the Carter name carries a certain weight within S.H.I.E.L.D.  While training rigorously for a year and a half at the Academy, Sharon strove to differentiate herself from the founder who shared her name, setting out to mark her own place within S.H.I.E.L.D. despite maintaining her devotion to carrying on the Carter legacy.  Sharon proved herself exceptional, receiving top marks in combat and marksmanship and showing a glowing talent for espionage.  These skills would not only later earn her the title of Agent 13, but saw her career taking off in domestic and international counter-terrorism, her assignments sending her far and wide to gather intel on terrorist cells and demobilize them.  It was during one of these missions, embedded within Afghanistan, that she lost contact with S.H.I.E.L.D.  The organization, for all its resources, cut her loose and declared her dead; for four months, Sharon was forced to survive by any means necessary– some violent, others degrading, and S.H.I.E.L.D. - crippled by the Skrull invasion - made no effort to recover her.

Sharon returned to the States having fought tooth and nail to get there, arriving home in tumultuous times with both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers recovering from the damage left in the wake of the invasion.  She took a brief leave of absence before taking up the position of Deputy Director, helping to usher in a seemingly unparalleled era of efficiency within the intelligence agency.  She oversaw much of the events surrounding Tony Stark and Harry Osborn’s Extremis Project, leading up to the celebration of their landmark breakthrough at the Empire City Casino, where she ran rescue and containment during the civilian crisis created by the Hulk.  Her success shone as one side of a coin, a polarity to Director Hill’s perceived failure, and - with some maneuvering at the hands of Alexander Pierce - Sharon found herself leading the organization that had abandoned her mere months ago.

Though loyal to S.H.I.E.L.D., Sharon is guided by a strong moral compass and won’t hesitate to speak out if her ethics are challenged. Stubborn and brash, she makes for a fierce opponent and an even fiercer friend.  The months she spent in Afghanistan have emphasized her cynical nature and further fueled her desire to ensure justice within S.H.I.E.L.D. and for the civilians they help protect.

≡ CURRENTLY

As Deputy Director, Sharon attended a ceremonial signing of the Accords atop S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Iliad Helicarrier along with Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes. The signing was meant to be a gesture of goodwill and unite S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers on the matter of superhero registration, but the event fell into disarray at the unseen hands of HYDRA, igniting tensions to a blaze. During the memorial for the agents who lost their lives in the crash, Alexander Pierce was assassinated; his death seemingly brought about at the hands of Bucky Barnes, S.H.I.E.L.D. mounted a manhunt which culminated in Barnes handing himself into S.H.I.E.L.D.

Sharon has made a hard-won effort in adhering to the jurisdiction of the Accords, costing her relationships while merely straining others. However, as the years have passed in the wake of the Hart Island prison break and the horrors that were discovered there, her loyalty and faith in S.H.I.E.L.D. have been put to the test with the increasing concern that the organization she’s devoted herself to may not be what it claims.

≡ NOTE

FightAsOne has Bucky Barnes, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, and various other characters associated with Sharon Carter.

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