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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post “Help, help I’m being repressed”
The (empowered) Right has been extremely effective at co-opting the language of revolution and minority politics for decades now. The fact that Graham can say that, without first dying of embarrassment, or without constant abject ridicule from any adult human being is astounding to say the least. ‘Petulant as hell.
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the diary post You Can’t Judge A Revolution By Its Cover by LUCKYMW.
When the union protests took place in Wisconsin this past winter, they were organized by national groups that had the funding, manpower, and experience to get noticed on a national level. They may have not achieved their goals, but they gave us all permission to question authority again. We should thank the Democrats for conclusively proving [...]
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post Only Rich People Can Love America, Everyone Else Must Love Rich People
Yes, indeed.
I’ve often wondered where they think they are all going to flee when America becomes (is?) a soiled nest. Europe? the Moon? Mars?
Sure the wealthy have tried to get citizens to conflate: America = The Rich, but most poor and that can only work for so long. What might happen then? Seems like they would be more familiar with the history of 18th Century France. The problem with the “fortress” mindset is it makes one believe that the Other can locked out forever on the other side of the razor barbed-wire.
Well, I have a friend who tells me there’s a proverb in Chinese that translates, “A man who has no shoes isn’t afraid of a man with shoes.”
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post The New Gilded Age: Protesters Roughed Up at Paul Ryan Pay-Per-View Town Hall
Wow, four angry interruptions to the Republican Ken-doll’s benefits-busting pep rally. That’s awesome! This doesn’t make me fearful and angry, this makes me feel vindicated. Looks like you’ll have to try harder to keep people who care away from your little circle jerks, Paul.
Ha ha, I get it, he’s all red-faced, anginic and angry because elitist twits like you are trying to pick the pockets he’s paid into for longer than you’ve been alive. Hilarious.
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post The Dangers of Political Resentment
Resentment that which is people turn to whose grievances and petitions are continually ignored by captains of society. If ignored long enough this can turn to rage and corresponding violence. Not good, necessarily, but if you plant cayenne pepper, you shouldn’t complain about how spicy are your crops.
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the diary post Wisconsin and the Case of the Dogs That Didn’t Bark by Scarecrow.
The real question, litvak36, is to ask: “Would you work as a New York-New Jersey Metro Area Police Officer for less than $100,000.00? If not, why should any one else?” I know we don’t have the reins to frame the debate, but the discussion should be a lot more “We” and a lot less “them”. [...]
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post On Wisconsin
Some people claw their way like rabid animals on the race to the bottom-of-the-pile. These people have been rendered so impotent by the power structure, which whips us all, that any attention they get or any effect they have on the political landscape is nearly orgasmic. The sort of the emotion a rioter experiences when he sends a brick careening through the store window of his local Kwik Trip. It’s a dionysian joy.
This crowd would make this noise at anyth introduction. That lady might as well be saying, “It’s my pleasure to introduce the Horace Mann Kindergarten Glee Club!”
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post Late Night FDL: What’s At Stake Tomorrow in Wisconsin
Alas, I cannot vote in the local recalls there’s no one in my Ward 48 to give the boot. I will eagerly drop a ballot get Walker out of the dome, however.
Your story is a sad one, badgerbadger, both of those unprofessional postal workers are most likely in a union. A union that will most certainly feel the blade in a few years. That is what we are dealing with: madness. I am relieved to see that you are filing an official complaint; hopefully it will lead to serious action.
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post Conservative Lies About Human Nature
This article got me to finally register with this website.
I recommend the BBC documentary The Power of Nightmares by Adam Curtis for more insight into the origins of this ethical school of human behavior. A bit over the top, but definitely interesting watching in why were are more scared that ever, yet probably entirely secure from imminent threats or dangers.
Easily found on youtube. (Im not familiar with the sites direct linking policies.)
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baron von cheddarwurst commented on the blog post Chris Wallace Asks Michele Bachmann: “Are You a Flake?”
Naw, shes a true believer even if its only her lies she momentarily believes, like Taibbi’s RS article points out. True believers are bad for the GOP game because there are some ways in which they cant be bought. Its important that a candidate be able to “play ball” when told.
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baron von cheddarwurst became a registered member
