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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Freeper on April 30, 2012, 07:53:52 PM
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TheWraith
Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
Yeah, yeah, I'm sure I'll get called a capitalist imperialist running dog lackey for this. But I'm right. There's a good reason that you can count the number of general strikes in the US in the last century on one hand and still have fingers left over--it's a practically nonexistant phenomenon, and pretending that you can summon one out of thin air would be funny if it weren't so egomaniacal.
And this is, pretty much, why I have so little tolerance for the fringe people, the third-partiers, the revolutionaries, the Naderites, etcetera, etcetera. If they had bothered to study history, they would know that what they want to try has been tried, and failed, and tried again, and failed again, ad nauseum. But every generation, somebody comes around with the idea that they really know better than every other person who's ever tried to make a difference in the history of the world.
There's a good reason that King said that the moral arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice. It's because he knew that real, lasting change is accomplished the same way it always has been: with determination and a chisel, not outrage and a machete.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002628984
When people who don't work and have no interest in working go on strike, it tends not to leave much of a mark. It will be just like all the crap the OWieS pulled, most people will laugh at them.
Fumesucker
1. “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, make violent revoluton inevitable†-JFK
To quote George W Bush, "bring it on".
LadyHawkAZ
65. Those who are able to convince a majority that peaceful revolution
is either possible, effective or the only moral alternative, can delay that revolution indefinitely. Rulers will only cave to a peaceful revolution if they fear what the mob will do when it stops being peaceful. Our leaders aren't afraid of us; they have no reason to be. If we were going to revolt, it would have happened during the Dubya years.
I agree with the OP. This will likely make one news cycle and then be written off as a failure.
I say at least 2 news cycles. :-)
randome
28. So legislative change was tried early on, then.
What's Occupy's excuse for not starting the process now?
Typical of the DUmmy mindset, when is someone else going to do it? :lmao:
knitter4democracy
29. I can't do it. I need the money.
I know that's not what the organizers want to hear, but for those of us who are hourly workers (I'm a long-term substitute teacher), it's really hard to take a day off.
My students need me there, and I need the money.
So your bottom line is more important than this?
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It galls them that you refuse to acknowledge how oppressed you are because until you do you will never turn to them for your liberation.
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It galls them that you refuse to acknowledge how oppressed you are because until you do you will never turn to them for your liberation.
Even if I was oppressed I wouldn't turn to them for my liberation.
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I'm sure there will be some rapes and scabies along with much human waste in the Occupy camps. And that will be covered up by the Occupiers and the media will have no interest in looking into that.
So, yeah, flaccid impotent left-wing flop.
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Looks like TheWraith is having one of those accursed intervals of lucidity that have led to the death by bannage of so many DUers over the years.
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Even if I was oppressed I wouldn't turn to them for my liberation.
To tell a liberal you deny them the power to liberate you is to tell them you don't know your proper place.
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Why is it the only people clamoring to strike are the ones who either have no jobs or at best shitty ones where they can be replaced by anyone with an IQ over 2?
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HEY! I'm looking for one of those shitty jobs, pal. :tongue: Joking. I know you didn't mean it that way. Towards me at least. :lmao:
knitter4democracy
29. I can't do it. I need the money.
I know that's not what the organizers want to hear, but for those of us who are hourly workers (I'm a long-term substitute teacher), it's really hard to take a day off.
My students need me there, and I need the money.
:rotf: Yeah....like they need a ballpene hammer to the temple, they need you...
You, and the dysfunctional Kansas school teacher need to find new lines of work.
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This stunt won't even make a unicycle, much less a news cycle.
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I still may be watching the streams though for violence. Especially San Fran, Oakland, and Seattle.
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OK, today in solidarity with DUmmies, I will go on strike, I will do nothing productive.
...in others words, I'm doing what I normally do... :lmao:
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knitter4democracy
29. I can't do it. I need the money.
I know that's not what the organizers want to hear, but for those of us who are hourly workers (I'm a long-term substitute teacher), it's really hard to take a day off.
My students need me there, and I need the money.
Who the hell is she striking against? the taxpayer?
I have to give them all credit as I fully expected everyone of them to work (for those who do) but write elaborate bouncy tales on how they did not work.
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I still may be watching the streams though for violence. Especially San Fran, Oakland, and Seattle.
Especially from the land of "fruits and nuts". Typically, the entire left coast.
To tell a liberal you deny them the power to liberate you is to tell them you don't know your proper place.
So be it. Never was much of a conformist anyway.
http://www.electstevedawes.com
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I agree with the OP. This will likely make one news cycle and then be written off as a failure.
Bullpuckey. The media has a vested interest in the success of the OWS movement, and they will create a success where there SHOULD have been a failure. The Dummie's don't even know their own movement protocols.
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To tell a liberal you deny them the power to liberate you is to tell them you don't know your proper place.
Damn, that's good.
A reporter stood outside Bryant Park, a staging area, this morning. Nobody was there. It was also raining.
randome (3,570 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
9. Have you seen what it's like on the Occupy Underground forum?
It's internecine warfare! They shout down anyone who even HINTS at doing something that is not 100% associated with Occupy and that dares to have a coherent message.
No! You don't say? I'm shocked!
Luminous Animal reports:
4) And there is a march to the new commune.
One of those communes where 99% play guitar, write poetry, weave baskets and get high, while 1% is expected to do all the work.
Several people over there are saying "What? First I've heard of this."
Pinheadboy3niner has a sig pic. I'm sick and tired of looking at it, reading through the DUmp threads where he's prolific. It's that OWS girl with an ugly dirty gold stocking cap on, with a skewed rag over her face. It makes me want to punch her. I think it's a her.
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Damn, that's good.
A reporter stood outside Bryant Park, a staging area, this morning. Nobody was there. It was also raining.
Now we go to a TV reporter on the scene......
"Thank you Brian. I am here an Bryant Park this morning for the big May first strike. This strike is shaping up to be a giant success. As you can see behind me, there is a large crowd of nobody here. They have taken this strike to heart and are doing absolutely nothing today. They are staying in their parent's basements in support of this strike. So far it has been very peaceful but police are on duty just in case someone comes out. Both of the policemen are right now holed up in a coffee shop across the street eating donuts. I'll be here reporting on the May First strike all day today so tune in again at noon for more on the big strike. Now back to you Brian."
Brian, "Thank you John for that report. This is F***ing big. This has legs. We'll keep you folks informed as the day goes on. Now in further news of the day.The first family has acquired another dog after the first dog, BO, mysteriously disappeared. He was last seen in the whitehouse kitchen with President Obama and a Chinese chef."
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Obama has f'ed up the economy so bad they can't afford to strike. :lmao:
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Here in Boston the general strike has been called on account of rain and the fear of the stench being washed away.
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Now we go to a TV reporter on the scene......
"Thank you Brian. I am here an Bryant Park this morning for the big May first strike. This strike is shaping up to be a giant success. As you can see behind me, there is a large crowd of nobody here. They have taken this strike to heart and are doing absolutely nothing today. They are staying in their parent's basements in support of this strike. So far it has been very peaceful but police are on duty just in case someone comes out. Both of the policemen are right now holed up in a coffee shop across the street eating donuts. I'll be here reporting on the May First strike all day today so tune in again at noon for more on the big strike. Now back to you Brian."
Brian, "Thank you John for that report. This is F***ing big. This has legs. We'll keep you folks informed as the day goes on. Now in further news of the day.The first family has acquired another dog after the first dog, BO, mysteriously disappeared. He was last seen in the whitehouse kitchen with President Obama and a Chinese chef."
That.....is.....awesome.
Remarkable.
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I'm showing the 1%, I've gone on strike today :cheersmate:
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Pinheadboy3niner has a sig pic. I'm sick and tired of looking at it, reading through the DUmp threads where he's prolific. It's that OWS girl with an ugly dirty gold stocking cap on, with a skewed rag over her face. It makes me want to punch her. I think it's a her.
Use a shotgun. Stand-off is important, with scabies running rampant in the OWS camps.
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Wow,
(http://upload.democraticunderground.com/avatars/marx.gif)
(http://upload.democraticunderground.com/avatars/upsidedownflag.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/W3ASf.png)
Yeah, we have no idea why we keep calling you filthy f'n Communists, Communists. :whatever:
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I haven't worked a lick today.
Power to the poople.
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I forgot it was today, and actually did something. :banghead:
So have all the others here at work.
I'm not the least bit surprised it was a flop.
The owsies are really to lazy to do even nothing.
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I retired earlier this year, but I do have to do some mowing today...later...
:-)
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An example of how finely in-tune the DUmpmonkeys are with how normal people think:
Tue May 1, 2012, 01:57 AM
Ken Burch (26,573 posts)
We'd be facing a certain Republican landslide in 2012 if it weren't for Occupy.
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Tue May 1, 2012, 01:57 AM
Ken Burch (26,573 posts)
We'd be facing a certain Republican landslide in 2012 if it weren't for Occupy.
An example of how finely in-tune the DUmpmonkeys are with how normal people think:
I seriously hope that the Occutards take up where they left off when the weather got to cold. They will be a big help for Romney if they keep up their violence and stooooopid actions.
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DUmmies would have a hissy fit if they ever discovered Karl Rove's APU (Agents Provocateur University) program.
Financed by the Koch Brothers, APU is sending teams of graduates, disguised as deadbeat vandals, to every major city.
With the skills learned at APU, these team become embedded in the local occupooper movement.
Often they even become deeply embedded in smelly occupooper chicks.
Then, when the time is right, and the TV cameras are rolling, they start smashing windows, crapping on cruisers, and setting fire to taxicabs.
They live up to the APU slogan, "We Occupoop So You Don't Have To".
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DUmmies would have a hissy fit if they ever discovered Karl Rove's APU (Agents Provocateur University) program.
Financed by the Koch Brothers, APU is sending teams of graduates, disguised as deadbeat vandals, to every major city.
With the skills learned at APU, these team become embedded in the local occupooper movement.
Often they even become deeply embedded in smelly occupooper chicks.
Then, when the time is right, and the TV cameras are rolling, they start smashing windows, crapping on cruisers, and setting fire to taxicabs.
They live up to the APU slogan, "We Occupoop So You Don't Have To".
Ironically your jest is reality to these dimwits.
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I seriously hope that the Occutards take up where they left off when the weather got to cold. They will be a big help for Romney if they keep up their violence and stooooopid actions.
I actually heard about a shitload of vandalism last night in San Fran when I looked over the DUmp this morning. San Fran is going somewhat strong now too, but I dunno how many people are there.
http://www.livestream.com/occupyfdsf?utm_source=website-channel-page&utm_medium=related
Chick running the camera has a MOUTH on her. Jeez!
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OK, today in solidarity with DUmmies, I will go on strike, I will do nothing productive.
...in others words, I'm doing what I normally do... :lmao:
If I go on strike, my mules and horses might go on strike against me! I don't need a mud puddle stomped in my ass, so I think I'll feed them as usual!
I actually heard about a shitload of vandalism last night in San Fran when I looked over the DUmp this morning. San Fran is going somewhat strong now too, but I dunno how many people are there.
http://www.livestream.com/occupyfdsf?utm_source=website-channel-page&utm_medium=related
Chick running the camera has a MOUTH on her. Jeez!
Good grief! Looks like the hippy dippy San Frans are just doin' what they always do. How in the world could anyone tell the difference from yesterday, or the day before?
What a bunch of low class losers!
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Meh. There's a lititle crowd, but yeah. It's pathetic.
(Oh, and on the Occupy thing, someone on a YT vid tried to tell me that there were MORE protesters in Madison on 4/14/12 than there were people like me. I laughed, and I laughed harde. There were 5+k of us to their 20-30. :lmao:
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Why the flop??
This why.
Response to TheWraith (Original post)
Tue May 1, 2012, 09:38 AM
WI_DEM (27,822 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
173. What strike?
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Response to WI_DEM (Reply #173)
Tue May 1, 2012, 09:49 AM
OneTenthofOnePercent (4,957 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
178. Yeah, really... been off DU for a few days and this is the first I've heard of a "General Strike"
Nothing, and I mean NOTHING has been out of the ordinary today. My bet is that for people not actively following OWS on the net that they'll have no idea there was going to be a strike or some sort of thing today.
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Response to TheWraith (Original post)
Tue May 1, 2012, 10:32 AM
FreeJoe (381 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
187. What strike?
I just asked a group of about a dozen people where I work what they thought of the general strike. No one had any idea at all what I was talking about.
Maybe the owsies should ask self avowed socialist Steve Dawes about how to get the message out there. :lmao:
www.electstevedawes.com
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http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/judge-denies-occupy-madison-extension-site-must-be-cleared-by/article_68211538-92d6-11e1-9c95-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=story
I love it!
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http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/judge-denies-occupy-madison-extension-site-must-be-cleared-by/article_68211538-92d6-11e1-9c95-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=story
I love it!
Bwahahahahahahahahahaha!!! Looks like they've been sent packin'! 'Bout ****in' time! Since when has "squattin'" become legal? They tout it as an alternative society, and if that is what they consider an alternative, it needs to be removed from history! The place was a pig sty and pretty much turned into nothin' more than a homeless enclave with drugs, rape, and feces all around.
Their idea of society and mine are two completely different things!
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Meanwhile, back on Planet Capitalism...
sinkingfeeling (23,759 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
Dow soars to 4-year high
http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/01/markets/stocks/index.htm?hpt=hp_t2
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday as investors welcomed a rise in U.S. manufacturing activity and digested a mixed batch of corporate earnings
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) rose 108 points, or 0.8%. Earlier in the day, the gains pushed the blue-chip index to a multi-year high of 13,338.66, the highest since December 2007.
The S&P 500 (SPX) added 14 points, or 1%, and is just a handful of points shy of a 2012 high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq (COMP) increased 23 points, or 0.7%.
The rally was broad, with more than 80% of the Dow's 30 components in positive territory.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002632462
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Meanwhile, back on Planet Capitalism...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002632462
Oil rich muslims, Soros and Buffet buying stock to boost Obama.
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TheWraith
Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
Yeah, yeah, I'm sure I'll get called a capitalist imperialist running dog lackey for this. But I'm right. There's a good reason that you can count the number of general strikes in the US in the last century on one hand and still have fingers left over--it's a practically nonexistant phenomenon, and pretending that you can summon one out of thin air would be funny if it weren't so egomaniacal.
And this is, pretty much, why I have so little tolerance for the fringe people, the third-partiers, the revolutionaries, the Naderites, etcetera, etcetera. If they had bothered to study history, they would know that what they want to try has been tried, and failed, and tried again, and failed again, ad nauseum. But every generation, somebody comes around with the idea that they really know better than every other person who's ever tried to make a difference in the history of the world.
There's a good reason that King said that the moral arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice. It's because he knew that real, lasting change is accomplished the same way it always has been: with determination and a chisel, not outrage and a machete.
Color me shocked! I guess Capt Obvious here also wants to inform us that water is still in fact wet.
The libs couldn't organize an effective cookie drive much less anything larger. They are the epitome of failure.
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I never get tired of using this:
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1113/economyxi1.png)
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I never get tired of using this:
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1113/economyxi1.png)
I, for one, never tire of seeing it.
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Well, that was weird. I watched a bit from the livestream. There was a few hippies doing a maypole thing and two women begging for stuff on the loudspeaker. One in spanish the other in english.
I don't think those stoners hanging out at a park is going to have much impact on the country. Except make the lines shorter by a few at their usual mooching spots.
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I, for one, never tire of seeing it.
That illustration is a grossly, massively, monstrously exaggerated picture of a moonbat boycott's effect.
In the illustration, it is a visible, detectable effect.
The combined effect of all moonbat actions since the beginning of moonbattery is so microscopically small as to be non-existent.
It's like discussing LGBT contributions to the American Revolutionary War, or an examination of Bill Clinton's moral code.
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Obama has f'ed up the economy so bad they can't afford to strike. :lmao:
Trickle down owebumanomics shackled the OWS'ers
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I haven't worked a lick today.
Power to the poople.
Stickin' (stinkin') it to the man !
By the way, I interviewed for a dream job today. The interview went very well. I flew with my prospective boss. We talked about how today would be a bad day for a MayDay call, as there might be some confusion as to whether we were having an actual emergency, or just celebrating the day God gave us !
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I never get tired of using this:
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1113/economyxi1.png)
I've looked for it to use many times. I've now saved it. If you're the creator, it shall be named hfb_dummie_boycott.jpg ;-)
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....unless you'd prefer something else. I am no Greenbriar. ;-)