Tag Archives: Occupy Wall Street

Bad Timing for Super-Wealthy Mitt Romney

So the Republicans appear to be on their way to nominating Mitt Romney for president. Despite some of the drama in South Carolina, Romney is the guy. And all of this during a time when there are nationwide protests against … Continue reading

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Nothing But a Scurvy Little Spider

Just a bit of movie trivia today: In 1947, an FBI analyst submitted, without comment, an addition to a running memo on “Communist infiltration of the motion picture industry,” recording the opinion of an industry source who said that the … Continue reading

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Occupy Joe Walsh's Office

Occupy protesters have set up shop inside Rep. Joe Walsh’s office on the Hill, and I effing love this. About half an hour ago, a group of demonstrators entered Rep. Joe Walsh’s (R-IL) office. These protesters asked to meet with … Continue reading

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The Brilliance of the Occupy Movement

I want to be very clear about this: I enthusiastically support the Occupy movement. I think it’s about time, and I hope they can successfully achieve real change in the system. And this is why I occasionally offer unsolicited advice … Continue reading

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Frank Luntz's Orwellian Occupy Language

Luntz is the the mastermind behind the marketing of modern conservatism (marketing is their whole thing), and now he’s teaching conservatives how to stymie Occupy Wall Street with Orwellian word trickery. For example: 2. Don’t say that the government ‘taxes … Continue reading

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Michael Moore Won't Let Go

Yesterday, Tommy Christopher noticed the following tweet from Michael Moore about the thoroughly debunked “Obama/DHS is Conspiring to Destory Occupy Wall Street” rumor: This double tap of OccupyLA & OccupyPhilly by our new militarized police force I’M SURE has NOT … Continue reading

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Occupy Wall Street: The Origin Story

Utterly fascinating read. Patient Zero for OWS turns out to be a 69-year-old anarchist, Kalle Lasn along with his collaborator Micah White, and Phase II is about to begin. Lasn and White quickly hammered out a post-Zuccotti plan. White would … Continue reading

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Homeland Security Rumor Debunked — Days Ago!

And it was debunked by the reporter who’s the source for Naomi Wolf, Wonkette, Michael Moore, and all the rest of the liberals who so desperately want the president to be a bad guy they’ll latch onto any miniscule chunk … Continue reading

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Is Homeland Security Coordinating the OWS Evictions?

NO! They’re not. Angry Black Lady and Karoli provide sufficient debunking of this ridiculous rumor being spread by the histrionic Naomi Wolf (not the Shock Doctrine Naomi, the End of America Naomi) and Michael Moore who each insist the federal … Continue reading

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Black Friday

Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. is under investigation for attempting to bribe an Australian politician with favorable media coverage. Expect light blogging tomorrow. Travel safely and have a good Holiday.

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