INGSOCtheGREAT

The bongcloud attack is a dubious chess opening that defies all basic opening principles.

Have you considered playing the bongcloud (2.Ke2!!)?

There have been Bongcloud tournaments where the goal is to be the first player to reach the other side of the board with their king. You can also win by being checkmated.

Was there ever any government backlash against the Rand shops? Or did they more or less just allow them to exist and operate?

Why wasn't he still fully investigated?

You shouldn't be able to resign and be absolved of all wrongdoings.