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scottish_rationalist_tarvuist_assembly [2008/09/22 17:24] partario |
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The publication of the S.R.T.A manifesto was considered an affront to many adherents of [[Tarvuism]], not least to the members of the [[Givil]], who tried unsuccesfully to have the building closed down (in fact, as recently as July 2006, the [[Givil]] appealed to the EU to suport their cause). | The publication of the S.R.T.A manifesto was considered an affront to many adherents of [[Tarvuism]], not least to the members of the [[Givil]], who tried unsuccesfully to have the building closed down (in fact, as recently as July 2006, the [[Givil]] appealed to the EU to suport their cause). |
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| {{:scottishassembly.jpeg|Headquarters of the S.R.T.A., Edinburgh}} |
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| //Headquarters of the S.R.T.A, Edinburgh. It is said that [[Margaret-Lionel Lenny]] has a penthouse suite on the top floor, complete with a television and DVD player built into the wall of her toilet.// |
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===== Controversy ===== | ===== Controversy ===== |
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One of the more controversial issues that the S.R.T.A have debated is the story of [[Tarvu]]'s 'Great Swim' with [[Oobu]] the octopus. Members have argued that such a feat would have been physically impossible, and that there is no documentary proof to back up this story. Furthermore they dispute the claim that [[Oobu]] could speak. As a consequence they have angered many Tarvuists, and in 2001, the S.R.T.A's headquarters suffered an arson attack, which destroyed much of the building. Soon after, a 26 year old man, with learning difficulties was arrested. However, when the man died the following day of a heart attack in police custody, conspiracy theories abounded as to whether the man had actually been murdered as part of a larger plot to silence critics of the S.R.T.A. Of course there is no suggestion here that the S.R.T.A would have been involved in such unsavoury matters. | One of the more controversial issues that the S.R.T.A have debated is the story of [[Tarvu]]'s 'Great Swim' with [[Oobu]] the octopus. Members have argued that such a feat would have been physically impossible, and that there is no documentary proof to back up this story. Furthermore they dispute the claim that [[Oobu]] could speak. As a consequence they have angered many Tarvuists, and in 2001, the S.R.T.A's headquarters suffered an arson attack, which destroyed much of the building. Soon after, a 26 year old man, with learning difficulties was arrested. However, when the man died the following day of a heart attack in police custody, conspiracy theories abounded as to whether the man had actually been murdered as part of a larger plot to silence critics of the S.R.T.A. Of course there is no suggestion here that the S.R.T.A would have been involved in such unsavoury matters. |
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| ===== Membership ===== |
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The S.R.T.A consists of 33 members, each appointed personally by [[Margaret-Lionel Lenny]]. The selection process is shrouded in mystery, although there have been rumours that Lenny chooses fellow ministers based purely on their physical strength. The actor, [[Brad Pitt]] is an honourary delegate. | The S.R.T.A consists of 33 members, each appointed personally by [[Margaret-Lionel Lenny]]. The selection process is shrouded in mystery, although there have been rumours that Lenny chooses fellow ministers based purely on their physical strength. The actor, [[Brad Pitt]] is an honourary delegate. |
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{{:scottishassembly.jpeg|Headquarters of the S.R.T.A., Edinburgh}} | |
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//Headquarters of the S.R.T.A, Edinburgh. It is said that [[Margaret-Lionel Lenny]] has a penthouse suite on the top floor, complete with a television and DVD player built into the wall of her toilet.// | |
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