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Markel
12-11-2007, 11:56 AM
Research has led to the discovery of 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 minute amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second to take from four days to four 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 moron 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 catalyzed 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.

Note: I realize that this is political, but because it pokes fun at politics in general I figured I'd just treat it as a joke and post it in Off Topic.

johnnymk
12-11-2007, 12:12 PM
Markel, do you realize that at over 10,000 posts, you have become a particle within Governmentium?

DarkFury
12-11-2007, 01:39 PM
Markel, do you realize that at over 10,000 posts, you have become a particle within Governmentium?
Say Whaaaaaa!!!!! :eek:

Markel
12-11-2007, 01:41 PM
Markel, do you realize that at over 10,000 posts, you have become a particle within Governmentium?
I noticed I had crossed that threshold a couple of days ago.

brainsmile
12-11-2007, 01:47 PM
What does that make DF?

uncledaddy
12-11-2007, 02:39 PM
That's funny. :heh:

Napoleon54
12-11-2007, 08:10 PM
Hah!

Do you have a link? I'd like to share with a non-GAer or two.

Markel
12-11-2007, 08:43 PM
Hah!

Do you have a link? I'd like to share with a non-GAer or two.
Someone in my office got it in an email and forwarded it to me. You can always copy & paste.

[edit] If you google on Governmentium (and maybe add Administratium to the search words) you will find several variations on this joke. The original (according to WikiPedia) version appeared here (http://www.lhup.edu/~DSIMANEK/administ.htm).