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In an extraordinary turn of events that would make any science fiction writer's heart skip a beat, the popular political satire game "Virtual Capitol" has inexplicably begun influencing real-world legislation. The game, which allows players to simulate the experience of being a senator, has seen a surge in popularity after it introduced a feature allowing players to draft and vote on bills that would have a direct impact on the game's economy.

This week, a group of dedicated "senators" in the game, led by the charismatic and mustachioed virtual legislator "Sen. Stach," managed to pass a bill that would enforce a tax on virtual corn syrup imports. The bill, which was met with unanimous approval within the game, was then, to the dismay of many, enacted in the real world by an all-too-willing President "Tweedledee," who announced the new policy with a straight face during a live broadcast from the Oval Office.

The policy, which experts are calling a dystopiann leap into futurism," has left political pundits and game theorists scratching their heads in disbelief. "It's like we're living in a Simulacron-2," remarked Dr. A. Mirabilis, a renowned futurist and professor of political satire at the Institute of Advanced Snarkology. "The line between reality and virtuality has been blurred to the point of oblivion."

In response to the controversy, "Sen. Stach" released a statement through the game's official channels, claiming that the tax was a necessary measure to "balance the virtual economy and protect the sanctity of in-game corn syrup producers." Critics, however, argue that this is a clear example of legislative outsourcing, where real-world decisions are being made by people who are, at best, only vicariously representing the interests of the constituents they've never met.

The situation has sparked a heated debate across the nation's talk shows and internet forums, with some praising the innovative approach to policy-making, and others warning of a slippery slope toward a world where our laws are dictated by the whims of gamers.

As the dust settles and the real-world implications of this bizarre development become clearer, one thing is certain: the future of politics has never been more... game-ified.

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