/*
*/
var baseObject = this;

var myPermanentVariable = "Derp";
var incrementation = 0;

this.chooseAction = function()
{
    baseObject.say( myPermanentVariable + " " + incrementation );
    incrementation++;
}

/*
    ^ Would make your base say "Derp" every frame with incrementation attached to it.
        All the world of hurt would be solved.
*/