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Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« on: April 30, 2012, 07:53:52 PM »
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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.

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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.

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1. “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, make violent revoluton inevitable” -JFK

To quote George W Bush, "bring it on".

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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.  :-)

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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:

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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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2012, 08:11:16 PM »
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2012, 08:14:49 PM »
Quote from: SGT Snuggle Bunny on April 30, 2012, 08:11:16 PM
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2012, 08:16:01 PM »
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2012, 08:26:10 PM »
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2012, 09:53:36 PM »
Quote from: Freeper on April 30, 2012, 08:14:49 PM
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2012, 11:08:57 PM »
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2012, 12:40:08 AM »
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:

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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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Re: Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2012, 01:37:08 AM »
This stunt won't even make a unicycle, much less a news cycle.
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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2012, 02:15:50 AM »
I still may be watching the streams though for violence. Especially San Fran, Oakland, and Seattle.
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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2012, 05:01:58 AM »
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2012, 05:06:06 AM »
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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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2012, 05:17:51 AM »
Quote from: Revolution on May 01, 2012, 02:15:50 AM
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.

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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2012, 05:29:37 AM »
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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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2012, 07:30:21 AM »
Quote from: SGT Snuggle Bunny on April 30, 2012, 09:53:36 PM
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.  

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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!

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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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2012, 07:51:20 AM »
Quote from: Karin on May 01, 2012, 07:30:21 AM
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2012, 07:52:33 AM »
Obama has f'ed up the economy so bad they can't afford to strike. :lmao:
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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2012, 07:58:05 AM »
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2012, 08:02:11 AM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on May 01, 2012, 07:51:20 AM
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2012, 08:21:52 AM »
I'm showing the 1%, I've gone on strike today :cheersmate:
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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2012, 08:34:07 AM »
Quote from: Karin on May 01, 2012, 07:30:21 AM
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2012, 08:43:41 AM »
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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2012, 11:12:42 AM »
I haven't worked a lick today.

Power to the poople.
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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2012, 11:22:40 AM »
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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Re: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.
« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2012, 11:53:09 AM »
I retired earlier this year, but I do have to do some mowing today...later...

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