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A New Beginning for Detroit
The Old Man
And so, people of the press, city officials, in a few minutes, Omni Consumer Products and the troubled city of Detroit will join in a bold new venture. Now, I'd like to explain just what this will mean: Sometimes, we just have to start over from scratch to make things right, and that's exactly what we're going to do. We're going to build a brand new city where Detroit now stands, an example to the world.
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The Economics of Crime and Drug Trade
Hob
Why do people do crimes?
[He and Mayor Kuzack are negotiating]
Mayor Kuzack
Why? Why, drugs. People do drugs.
[Notices Angie fiddling with her Nuke syringes]
Hob
Because they want drugs; the kind that costs too much. Nuke... gives high quality at a cheap price. And if you get off our backs, we're gonna make it cheaper.
Angie
And safer.
Hob
We don't go shoving our shit down anybody's throat. And we don't ADVERTISE it like they do with cigarettes or booze!
Angie
So, leave us alone, and if anybody wants it... gets it.
[Plants a syringe in her neck]
Hob
So, no more crimes. You'll get to be the mayor who cleaned up Detroit!
Mayor Kuzack
He's got a point. Don't you think he's got a point?!
[Nervously considers this for a moment; To Poulos]
Poulos
Yeah, he's got a point.
Hob
WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!
[Stunned and alarmed]
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Emergency Response Amidst Crisis
RoboCop
Lie still.
[Gently]
Hob
I'm cold...
[Weakly, scared]
RoboCop
You are going into shock. I will call for a medical emergency unit.
[starts to turn away, but Hob grabs his hand]
Hob
Wait, no... don't leave me.
RoboCop
I won't leave you. Who did this?
[Glances at the destruction around them]
Hob
It was big... bigger than... you. It was Cain. I'm gonna die. You know what that's like, don't you? It really sucks.
[Dies]
RoboCop
Yes.
[Quietly and sadly]
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A Call for Proper Conduct
The Old Man
BEHAVE YOURSELVES!
[While RoboCop and RoboCop 2 (Cain) are shooting each other]
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Medical Emergency in Critical Situation
RoboCop
Lie still.
Hob
I'm cold.
[Lies down]
RoboCop
You are going into shock. I will call for a medical emergency unit.
[Tries to leave but Hob stops him by holding his hand]
Hob
Wait, no. Don't leave me.
RoboCop
I won't leave you. Who did this?
[Observes the chaos]
Hob
It was big. Bigger than you. It was Cain... I'm gonna die. You know what that's like, don't you? It really sucks.
[Dies]
RoboCop
Yes.
[Softly]
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Funding Challenges and Expectations in Leadership
Mayor Kuzack
How are we supposed to raise that kind of money with things the way they are?
The Old Man
You aren't.
Mayor Kuzack
What the hell is he talking about?
The Old Man
We don't expect you to pay.
Holzgang
Let me refer you to our contract. "In the event of default, OCP shall have the uncontested right of foreclosure on all city assets.
Poulos
You SIGNED this.
[reading contract for himself, then to the Mayor]
Mayor Kuzack
So you're saying we miss one payment and you can foreclose.
The Old Man
We can and we will. We're taking Detroit private.
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Debt Discussion Among City Officials
Mayor Kuzak
I wonder if any of you could help me. I'm looking for a Mr. Hob.
Hob
So. How much you need? Money, I mean.
Mayor Kuzak
Well, our current debt to OCP is...
Poulos
$37,480,911.
Hob
Guess you're in some pretty deep shit.
Mayor Kuzak
Well, we need all the help we can get, young man.
Hob
Tell you what. Put me down for fifty, just to make sure.
Mayor Kuzak
Fifty cents, fifty dollars! That's cute!
[''Laughs'']
Hob
Don't be a queer. Fifty million.
Poulos
This is bullshit. Let's get outta here.
Hob
Gentlemen? Well, will fifty do it?
Mayor Kuzak
Oh, yes, that'll do it. Don't you guys think that'll do it?
Poulos
Yeah.
Mayor Kuzak
Fifty mil. Yes, that will do it.
Aide
For God's sake, Marv! These people are criminals!
Mayor Kuzak
Why do you have to label people?! I hate labels!
Poulos
You shut up!
[To Aide]
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Return of the Protector
Taglines
He's back to protect the innocents.
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The Impact of Language on Feelings
RoboCop
And now, a word on nutrition.
Little League Kid
Shit, he's fucked up!
RoboCop
Bad language makes for bad feelings.
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Introduction of RoboCop 2 for Law Enforcement
The Old Man
About a year ago, we gave this city RoboCop. I think he's worked out pretty well, but things have become a little rougher out there. And now, we need a law enforcement unit capable of meeting the enemy on his own ground, and carrying enough firepower... to get the job done. Ladies and gentlemen, with great pleasure, I give you RoboCop 2.
[a prototype model of Robocop 2 rises from the model of the proposed new city]
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Human Limitations in Law Enforcement
Lewis
That son of a bitch is getting away with it. We can't even touch him.
RoboCop
Patience, Lewis. We're only human.
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Enforcement of Rights Amidst Chaos
RoboCop
You are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
[after Lewis guns down a criminal]
Lewis
He's dead, Murphy.
RoboCop
You have the right to an attorney...
Lewis
You're reading ] to a corpse!
[[w:Miranda rights|Miranda]
RoboCop
I'm having... trouble.
[drops the corpse]
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Betrayal and Consequences in a Tense Situation
Officer Duffy
Hey, Cain! Hey, it's good to see you. Thanks for getting me out. I can't get up.
[Struggles to move]
Hob
You noticed that one.
[Smugly]
Officer Duffy
Cain, I don't know what that kid told you...
[Nervously]
Angie
You told them, Duffy. You told them where we were.
Officer Duffy
No, that's not true!
[Quickly]
Hob
We know all about it, Duffy.
Angie
You think you're the only cop we have?
Officer Duffy
Oh, SHIT!!! Cain. Cain, come on. Man, I'm begging you, man! Look, I'll do anything! Okay. You're kidding, right? Yeah, you're just kidding. You scaring me. You taught me a lesson, man. I'd never fuck with you, because I really love you guys. Really! I really do!
[Frightened; Tries to laugh it off]
Hob
Shut up.
Officer Duffy
Look, I've been loyal! I know shit that I still haven't even told you, Cain!
Angie
You deserve this, Duffy. Cain might've been killed!
Officer Duffy
Okay, okay.
Surgeon
You know, maybe you ought to have the kid leave.
[To Cain; Duffy, worried, glances at the surgeon then to Cain]
Cain
Why?
[Flatly; The surgeon shrugs]
Officer Duffy
What do you mean, "have the kid leave"? That's a good touch. That's a good touch. "Have the kid leave." That's good. "Have the kid leave." "Why?" Come on. It's over. Come on, Cain! Come on, man. What are you doing? No! Come on...!
[Tries to laugh it off; Mockingly; Cain glares down at him, while Angie's smile fades into a worried pout; The Surgeon takes a scalpel and prepares to cut open his chest]
Angie
You said you were just gonna scare him!
[Gasps in terror]
Cain
Doesn't he look scared?
[Flatly; He grabs Hob's head and forces him to watch as Duffy continues to scream]
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Confrontation of Memories and Identity
Ellen Murphy
Alex? Don't you know me? Don't you remember me? Alex, it doesn't matter what they've done to you. I...
RoboCop
Touch me.
Ellen Murphy
It's cold.
[touches his lip]
RoboCop
They made this to honor him.
[referring to his face]
Ellen Murphy
No , I...
RoboCop
Your husband is dead. I don't know you.
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Future Law Enforcement Needs Improvement
Taglines
Even in the future of law enforcement there is room for improvement.
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A Standoff Between Life and Death
Cain
You want me?
RoboCop
Dead or alive.
Cain
One of us must die.
RoboCop
Dead, then.
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Understanding RoboCop's Complex Wiring and Sensations
Holzgang
We're talking about a piece of equipment here.
[after Cain and his gang shreds up RoboCop]
Robocop Technician
Doesn't mean he can't suffer.
Holzgang
Whatever it is, it's electrical.
Robocop Technician
Bullshit. I know every inch of him. His nerve sensors are alive, they're lit up like Christmas trees.
Holzgang
Nah, it's just the back-up generator making him twitch.
Robocop Technician
How is he?
Tak Akita
Well, we got him on minimum life support. Small electrical jolts to keep his brain alive. But there's no telling how long it'll last. It’s damn tricky, He can go at any time.
Sgt. Reed
What's happening?
[Coming in]
Estevez
OCP is happening, and this bastard is not lifting a finger to help him.
Holzgang
This unit requires millions of dollars in parts. You can't expect that kind of cash overlay overnight, be reasonable. I'm doing you a favor just by talking to you.
Robocop Technician
You son of a bitch. If you don’t fix him, it’s murder.
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Corporate Greed and Political Manipulation Unveiled
Mayor Kuzack
So you deliberately undermined our credit.
Holzgang
That was the easy part.
Mayor Kuzack
And engineered the police strike. Do you want Detroit to-to... to tear itself apart so you can raid it like you would any other corporation? Do you know how many people are dying out there? You're murderers.
Holzgang
I'd advise you to say nothing further. It might be... actionable.
Mayor Kuzack
It's bullshit! BULLSHIT, YA SENILE OLD BASTARD!
Poulos
All right, calm down.
Mayor Kuzack
It's bullshit!
Poulos
I think we better get out of here.
Mayor Kuzack
I'm okay!
Poulos
Calm down. I-I think we'd better leave.
Mayor Kuzack
I'm calm.
Poulos
Calm down.
Mayor Kuzack
I'm okay. I'm okay.
Poulos
All right. Good.
Mayor Kuzack
I'm in control. Everything is fine. It's okay. I'm fine. One last thing, gentlemen: we will sue your asses.
[stops and turns around]
The Old Man
Give it your best shot.
Mayor Kuzack
FUCK YOU, YA OLD SENILE BASTARD! This is bullshit! Fuck you! This is bullshit!
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Confrontation Between RoboCop and Officer Duffy
RoboCop
Officer Duffy, have a seat! You've sold us out, Officer Duffy!
[Throws Duffy to the floor and steps on his stomach]
Officer Duffy
What are you talking about, Murph?
[Straining]
RoboCop
Where is Cain?
Officer Duffy
I don't know any Cain! No!
[RoboCop grabs him and pulls him up]
RoboCop
Where is Cain?!
Officer Duffy
I don't know!
RoboCop
WHERE IS CAIN?!
[Throws Duffy to an arcade game and grabs his hair, pulling it very hard; impatiently]
Officer Duffy
I told you, I don't know!
RoboCop
WHERE?!
[Slams Duffy's head through the glass of the arcade game, making his face bleed]
Officer Duffy
River Rouge! The old sludge plant!
[Finally gives in]
RoboCop
You're a rotten cop!
[Throws Duffy and then storms off to find Cain]
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Managing OCP's Public Image Crisis
The Old Man
This could look bad for OCP, Johnson. Scramble the best spin team we have.
[Watching RoboCop 2 (Cain) rampaging through the city]
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Confrontation Outside with Cain
Alex Murphy/RoboCop
Cain! Let's step outside!
[Confronting RoboCop 2]
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Conflict Over Loyalty and Authority
Angie
What the hell are you talking about? It's like you don't even care!
Hob
Just do what I say, Angie!
Angie
He'd want us to come for him!
Hob
Look, just forget about it! It's not going to happen! I'm through arguing with you!
Angie
I'm not asking your permission! Cain is in the hospital, and we're getting him!
[She tries to start the car but Hob snatches the keys from her]
Hob
You've really thought this out, haven't you?! What about the COPS?!
Angie
We've got guns! Damn it, Hob, Cain needs us!
[Desperate]
Hob
FUCK CAIN!
Angie
He'd kill you if he heard you say that.
[Pause; appalled]
Hob
He's not going to kill anybody. You heard the news. Shit, he's probably dead already!
Angie
You just shut the hell up!
Hob
You mouth off like that again, and it's no more Nuke for you, bitch.
[He threateningly holds out a box of Nuke out the window, preparing to throw it away]
Angie
Damn it, Hob, you know that's not fair. Now, come on. It's been a bad time.
[Softens down]
Hob
Sure has. You're really hurting.
[Takes a Nuke syringe out of the box]
Angie
Yeah, so I'm hurting.
Hob
You're going to get the shakes soon, Angie. You got it bad.
Angie
You little bastard!
[Takes the syringe and plants it in her neck]
Hob
You just do what I tell you from now on, Angie. Start the motor and drive.
[Hands her the keys]
Angie
He'll kill you. He'll kill us both!
[Crying in agony]
Hob
Fuck him.
[With firm finality]
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Conflict Over Urban Development and Community Impact
The Old Man
My friends, welcome to our city as it should be, and as it will be in the hands of responsible private enterprise. And a special welcome to Mayor Kuzack and the outgoing administration.
[applause]
Mayor Kuzack
Oh, we're not going anywhere.
The Old Man
Your Honor.
Mayor Kuzack
You'll have to tear down a lot of people's houses before you can make that thing and take away their homes.
The Old Man
We're going to raise towers of glass and steel. Every citizen will have a living unit. Safe, secure and clean. Now please, take your seat.
Mayor Kuzack
Won't be much room for neighborhoods, huh? Not like the kind that we all grew up in.
The Old Man
These days, neighborhoods just seem to be the sort of places where bad things happen. Don't be nostalgic.
Mayor Kuzack
What about democracy? Nobody elected you.
The Old Man
Anyone can buy OCP's stock and own a piece of our city. What could be more democratic than that?
Mayor Kuzack
Well, let me tell you: there are a lot of people in this town who can't afford to buy your stock, and they're not gonna let you get away with this!
The Old Man
You haven't been following the polls. Sit down.
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