Escape from L.A.
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:02:23
In the late 20th century,
:02:25
hostile forces inside
the United States grow strong.

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The city of Los Angeles
is ravaged by crime and immorality.

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To protect and defend its citizens,
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the United States
Police Force is formed.

:02:39
A presidential candidate
predicts a millennium earthquake

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will destroy LA
in divine retribution.

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Like the mighty fist of God,
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Armageddon will descend upon
the city of Los Angeles -

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the city of sin,
the city of Gomorrah and Sodom -

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and waters will arise
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and separate this sinful,
sinful city from our country.

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An earthquake measuring 9.6
on the Richter scale

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hits at 12:59pm,
August 23 in the year 2000.

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After the devastation,
the Constitution is amended,

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and the newly-elected president
accepts a lifetime term of office.

:03:55
The country's capital is
relocated from Washington, DC,

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to the President's home town
of Lynchburg, Virginia.


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