Jauronimo Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 the economist I don't agree with any of that. He is way off base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff_bills4ever Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) I don't agree with any of that. He is way off base. I think he's pretty spot on. Pretty much the only reason our democracy has survived for 200 years is because it is very resistant to dramatic change. No one gets everything, and the extremes on both sides are never satisfied, but everyone is usually happy enough. Edited November 18, 2011 by Buff_bills4ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 the economist That's the first thing I've ever read from The Economist that I actually agree with... ...mostly. The part you quote, about democratic involvement, completely misses the "fact" that the OWS bozos at heart believe that they're disenfranchised by a corporatist, undemocratic system. Or they would believe that, if they stopped chanting for thirty seconds and gave it some thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) That's the first thing I've ever read from The Economist that I actually agree with... ...mostly. The part you quote, about democratic involvement, completely misses the "fact" that the OWS bozos at heart believe that they're disenfranchised by a corporatist, undemocratic system. Or they would believe that, if they stopped chanting for thirty seconds and gave it some thought. That is a common misconception, not only by OWS. OWS is just doing something about it, or think they are. On a humorous note, on Bloomberg TV this morning, Margaret Brennan was interviewing a trader at NYSE. She asked him if he had any trouble on the morning commute due to the "day of action" and he responded that he gets in much earlier than 7 am when most of the protesters were sleeping since 7 am would be considered late Edited November 18, 2011 by meazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 On a humorous note, on Bloomberg TV this morning, Margaret Brennan was interviewing a trader at NYSE. She asked him if he had any trouble on the morning commute due to the "day of action" and he responded that he gets in much earlier than 7 am when most of the protesters were sleeping since 7 am would be considered late The greatest thing about the OWS clowns is that they don't even understand reality well enough to protest it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The greatest thing about the OWS clowns is that they don't even understand reality well enough to protest it. My bad, forgot the mandatory photo Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I heard one of the traders today say on CNBC, "how about occupying a desk" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/user/3rdnlng Just a reminder for all you libs out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I heard one of the traders today say on CNBC, "how about occupying a desk" Occupying a desk? Don't get their hopes up. You gotta start at the fry station if you're going to eventually work your way up to night manager of McD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This is sorta whacked. What a "fit" officer. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This is sorta whacked. What a "fit" officer. Link Now, the rest of the story. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45364967/ns/us_news-life/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This is sorta whacked. What a "fit" officer. Link I've always said if you defy police orders don't B word if you get smacked upside the head. Or in this case a face full of pepper spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Now, the rest of the story. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45364967/ns/us_news-life/ Police told Sacramento's KTXL TV station that the students were given until 3 p.m. Friday to remove their tents from the campus. When students refused, police arrived at the given time. Students sat down cross-legged and locked arms when cops showed up and the pepper spraying began. UC Davis officials said the group is allowed to occupy the quad for as long as they want, but cannot camp, KCRA reported. Yeah, they are not in tents. Look the OWS stuff is lame, that I freely grant. Whatever meaningful point they may have had, tis too late to get that point (if they could even decide on what it is or articulate it) across. However, if they are in a spot where they are allowed to protest, which your own article says they were then I think it is uncool to see some fat jackass walking down the line pepper spraying them. Is it Libya? Hell, no. I just do not like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Yeah, they are not in tents. Look the OWS stuff is lame, that I freely grant. Whatever meaningful point they may have had, tis too late to get that point (if they could even decide on what it is or articulate it) across. However, if they are in a spot where they are allowed to protest, which your own article says they were then I think it is uncool to see some fat jackass walking down the line pepper spraying them. Is it Libya? Hell, no. I just do not like it. It's probably just deodorant anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff_bills4ever Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 It's probably just deodorant anyway. New AXE:Hellfire Body Spray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Shame on you indeed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q09i3PKIf50&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) Shame on you indeed. youtube.com/watch?v=Q09i3PKIf50&feature=youtu.be I guess you didn't see the video that I posted that was the same as yours but a lot longer. It started off showing Jerry Brown's Brownshirts viciously attacking peaceful protesters with pepper spray. I guess the Jerry Brown's Brownshirts thought that the protesters were violating some silly rule about blocking the sidewalk and when asked to move they formed a human chain while sitting on the walk. Now the mean authorities were being quite silly. They didn't need to exert their authority because everyone knows that if they would have immediately given in to the protesters, then from now and in the future, those protesters would have respected Jerry Brown's Brownshirts and wouldn't push the envelope anymore. But no, Jerry Brown's Brownshirts had to pepper spray them. The Protesters counter attacked by viciously chanting "shame on you" over and over. It was awful. They then went in for the kill by spontaneously coming up with a new chant that told the authorities that they owned the university. By repeating the words "our university" over and over they broke down Jerry Brown's Brownshirts until they had no more will to try to keep order. It was obvious that the protesters had won the day but by chanting "you can go" ad nauseum they mercifully allowed Jerry Brown's Brownshirts to make an ordered retreat. In the meantime the Governess has planned a counter attack and will be implementing it as soon as his speechwriter comes up with a chant more biting and powerful than the ones that drove them off campus. Edited November 19, 2011 by 3rdnlng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I guess you didn't see the video that I posted that was the same as yours but a lot longer. It started off showing Jerry Brown's Brownshirts viciously attacking peaceful protesters with pepper spray. I guess the Jerry Brown's Brownshirts thought that the protesters were violating some silly rule about blocking the sidewalk and when asked to move they formed a human chain while sitting on the walk. Now the mean authorities were being quite silly. They didn't need to exert their authority because everyone knows that if they would have immediately given in to the protesters, then from now and in the future, those protesters would have respected Jerry Brown's Brownshirts and wouldn't push the envelope anymore. But no, Jerry Brown's Brownshirts had to pepper spray them. The Protesters counter attacked by viciously chanting "shame on you" over and over. It was awful. They then went in for the kill by spontaneously coming up with a new chant that told the authorities that they owned the university. By repeating the words "our university" over and over they broke down Jerry Brown's Brownshirts until they had no more will to try to keep order. It was obvious that the protesters had won the day but by chanting "you can go" ad nauseum they mercifully allowed Jerry Brown's Brownshirts to make an ordered retreat. In the meantime the Governess has planned a counter attack and will be implementing it as soon as his speechwriter comes up with a chant more biting and powerful than the ones that drove them off campus. First thing, could you avoid the block of text? Second thing, could you have a point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 First thing, could you avoid the block of text? Second thing, could you have a point? First thing, yes I could if I wanted to break up a paragraph. I'll try to remember your limitations the next time I post but in the meantime put your finger near the screen and follow it that way. Second thing, did you watch the video that I posted the link for? I was very much making fun of both sides. If you didn't watch the video then you wouldn't understand my post. If you did watch the video and didn't understand my post then I can't help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headwest Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Outstanding...might I suggest misting them with warm water first? It would give the chemical agents a better chance to remain in contact with their skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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