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I guess I was wrong about the OWS protesters

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It seems that all the rapes and violence that took place in New York at OWS wasn't being done by the protesters, but by the police.

Gosh... I feel so dumb now.

<sarcasm off>

 
Maybe we should cut a deal with the Chinese: We'll take their protestors and they can take ours.
 
LOL - I was laying in bed 1/2 asleep this morning and heard that junk come out of that guy's claptrap. LOL
 
I'm sure ALL Liberals will by that story.
 
Sparky said:
I'm sure ALL Liberals will by that story.
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Considering your solid track record of pinpoint accurate assessments, why would anyone doubt you?
 
Seems like the GOP is suddenly against anyone trying to twist the conversation around like they do. They say they are fair and balanced, but I don't think so!
 
That was a truly lame attempt to change the topic... You are going to have to do a lot better than that. I recommend you consult the advanced liberal playbook.
 
Grim17 said:
It seems that all the rapes and violence that took place in New York at OWS wasn't being done by the protesters, but by the police.

Gosh... I feel so dumb now.

<sarcasm off>




This is the kind of spokesperson you want to speak out about OWS. :mrgreen:
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THe OWS movement isn't much different than the tea party movement in that it attracts well meaning people as well as fringe extremists, nut jobs and the dregs of society.

There is little difference, either, in the way thoroughly dogmatic people on both the right and the left react to these movements, as it only depends on how people identify themselves and the fierceness of the self-identification. The nodding ditto heads of the right who haven't an original thought in their head since they have all been provided by Limbaugh, Hannity et al like to point out the extremists within the ows movement as examples of their much feared "liberals". THe notting ditto heads of the left who haven't an original thought in their head since they have all been provided by Noam Chomsky et al, do the same thing with the tea party movement as examples of their much feared "right wingers".

Pots, please let me introduce you to the kettles.
 
Gardener said:
THe OWS movement isn't much different than the tea party movement in that it attracts well meaning people as well as fringe extremists, nut jobs and the dregs of society.

There is little difference, either, in the way thoroughly dogmatic people on both the right and the left react to these movements, as it only depends on how people identify themselves and the fierceness of the self-identification. The nodding ditto heads of the right who haven't an original thought in their head since they have all been provided by Limbaugh, Hannity et al like to point out the extremists within the ows movement as examples of their much feared "liberals". THe notting ditto heads of the left who haven't an original thought in their head since they have all been provided by Noam Chomsky et al, do the same thing with the tea party movement as examples of their much feared "right wingers".

Pots, please let me introduce you to the kettles.
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I've heard this stated quite a few times. So I'm sure you have a video of a Tea Party person on Hannity/Olberman/whoever that is just as stupid as this guy, yes?

I am really interested to compare the two. Thanks
 
Gardener said:
THe OWS movement isn't much different than the tea party movement
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Really?

So what are the arrest numbers of Teaparty members at the TP rallies?

How many Teaparty members crap on police cars?

What is the ammount of private and public property damge caused by Tea Party?
 
Gardener said:
THe OWS movement isn't much different than the tea party movement in that it attracts well meaning people as well as fringe extremists, nut jobs and the dregs of society.
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There's one big difference. If you accidentally leave your kid at a Tea Party rally, the worst thing they're going to be exposed to are bad ideas-- the Tea Party is only dangerous when their members get elected.
 
Sparky said:
Really?

So what are the arrest numbers of Teaparty members at the TP rallies?

How many Teaparty members crap on police cars?

What is the ammount of private and public property damge caused by Tea Party?
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How many Tea Partiers have rioted? How Many Tea Partiers have gotten into pitched battles with the police who were there to protect them? How many Tea Party affiliates have attempted to blow up American infrastructure?




OWS : Disproportionately young, self entitled high-debt individuals who tend to riot when they get angry.

Tea Party : Disproportionately older, more successful small business owners who tend to get angry and force incumbents into primary races.
 
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Viktyr Korimir said:
There's one big difference. If you accidentally leave your kid at a Tea Party rally, the worst thing they're going to be exposed to are bad ideas-- the Tea Party is only dangerous when their members get elected.
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:) the Tea Party: universally opposed by all self-describing Fascists.
 
its just a bunch of hippies if you want to see a real riot come to Euro 2012 with me next month, man up people.
 
Gardener said:
THe OWS movement isn't much different than the tea party movement in that it attracts well meaning people as well as fringe extremists, nut jobs and the dregs of society.

There is little difference, either, in the way thoroughly dogmatic people on both the right and the left react to these movements, as it only depends on how people identify themselves and the fierceness of the self-identification. The nodding ditto heads of the right who haven't an original thought in their head since they have all been provided by Limbaugh, Hannity et al like to point out the extremists within the ows movement as examples of their much feared "liberals". THe notting ditto heads of the left who haven't an original thought in their head since they have all been provided by Noam Chomsky et al, do the same thing with the tea party movement as examples of their much feared "right wingers".

Pots, please let me introduce you to the kettles.
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You can draw whatever equivalencies you like between the quality of their ideas, but it's pretty much inarguable that the Tea Parties have been much, much, much better-behaved than OWS.
 
Cpwill has a point. Essentially the tp is far more organized and can be traced to say Dick Armey. OWS is more organic and as a negative result things happen that do not represent the overall message, which is people dont want the same traps to pop up for others that had for them. That Wall Street reaps far more than they sow etc.
 
You will be able to tell who raped the ladies, when their peckers fall off.
 
JohnWOlin said:
Cpwill has a point. Essentially the tp is far more organized and can be traced to say Dick Armey. OWS is more organic and as a negative result things happen that do not represent the overall message, which is people dont want the same traps to pop up for others that had for them. That Wall Street reaps far more than they sow etc.
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the TP is more inherently organized, but mostly because it is made up of people who are inherent organizers. Dick Armey has his own organization, but is really just a branch.

OWS doesn't appear to have any consistent message really other than "others have lots more than I do and that makes me angry."
 
cpwill said:
the TP is more inherently organized, but mostly because it is made up of people who are inherent organizers. Dick Armey has his own organization, but is really just a branch.

OWS doesn't appear to have any consistent message really other than "others have lots more than I do and that makes me angry."
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Well it's like a job sometimes. It's not how much you know it's who you know. I agree they need someone to sheep around but as you pointed out the tp people don't got much time. They got to make good with God before they pass and their movement will die along with them and inheritance taxes. Most of the OWS are godless in debt and well educated heathens so they need to have a game plan someday.
 
I've heard quite a few politicians from the left (Pelosi, Reid, Biden, Elizabeth Warren, et al), as well as left-wing bloggers, praise and commend the OWS folks.

After hearing the OWS guy on Hannity air his grievances and demands, how many on the left would opine that it's the government's responsibility to provide free housing, free transportation, free daycare, free everything, etc. to individuals, such as that guy?

To follow up...
After the show, some people suggested that Hannity invite him onto his radio show and offer to help him get a job. After all, the guy told Hannity in their interview, “Give me a job and I’ll work.”
Ever hear the old saying, “A leopard can’t change its spots”? Well, this OWS guy epitomizes that phrase.

Hannity offered to get the guy a job, but before he could lay out a proposal, the OWS freeloader started making all sorts of stipulations for employment: a salary between $80K-$100K p/yr, limited work hours, ability to set his own work hours, and other conditions that no employer would entertain.

Once more, the “entitlement” mentality rears its greedy face.
Catch the followup to what happened, here.
 
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