The Heaviest Element known to man discovered
By clrumfelt
@clrumfelt (5490)
United States
October 20, 2008 10:41pm CST
Lawrence Livermore Laboratories has discovered the heaviest element yet known to science.
The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.
Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert; however, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A tiny amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second, to take from 4 days to 4 years to complete.
Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2- 6 years. It does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places.
In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.
This characteristic of morons promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.
When catalysed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
21 Oct 08
It's great to find some humor in the current intensity of our politics. Thanks for your reply.
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@grandpa_lash (5225)
• Australia
21 Oct 08
If that is your original work I applaud and thank you, if not, I just thank you. Once I stop laughing, that is.
Lash
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
21 Oct 08
It's not original. A friend shared it with me. A little humor goes a long way, andI think the USA could use some comic relief at this point in our politics.
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@redyellowblackdog (10629)
• United States
21 Oct 08
Oboy, I wish I was taking physics again. I'd surely submit this as a paper for extra credit.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
21 Oct 08
With a bit of editing you might also use it for civics or political science.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I'm sure each person who reads this will think of a few political characters they could class as morons or isodopes, but hopefully they will get a good laugh anyway.
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
21 Oct 08
LMAO!!! Ok, I was maintaining my composure until I got to the isodopes. That is too funny...and worthy of forwarding to most of the folks in my address book.
@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I enjoyed the humor. I like that it doesn't name anyone in particular but applies to politicians in general. Probably each one fits the categories of peon, moron and isodope at some point in their careers.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
22 Oct 08
ethereal, by all means send this post to your friends. A friend shared it with me and I'm glad he did. I agree it is great when someone can have a humorous take on government these days. A bit of comic relief in the current governmental environment really helps.
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
21 Oct 08
That is what happened when there is too much government, and too much bureaucracy.
The taxes are too much and the people suffer. So what to do about it. The people who work for the government need work.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I think we all need a bit of work, especially when it comes to recongizing who the real peons, morons and isodopes are and voting to improve things for our country.
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