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mstinamotorcity2

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117. Funny how the President didn't start this mess....

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Sat Aug 17, 2013, 11:49 PM

Aug 2013

But they damn sure want him to hurry and clean it up.

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It's time for the Left to stop the gotcha politics [View all] MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 OP

Oh this is so getting kicked. n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #1

Thanks and I totally agree, Third-Way Manny. delrem Aug 2013 #2

O, but chervilant Aug 2013 #22

Thanks for showing us the error of our ways limpyhobbler Aug 2013 #3

there's that 'adult' vs everyone else thing again. The pugs use it all the time. Thanks roguevalley Aug 2013 #7

The OP is right. Many far left liberals will lambast Obama for something he said duiing his campaing demosincebirth Aug 2013 #30

I agree. bvar22 Aug 2013 #42

I expect him to FIGHT and lose if necessary. That is what dem presidents do. Having him spy on roguevalley Aug 2013 #70

I think the OP is being satirical. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #76

1+ n/t Isoldeblue Aug 2013 #104

The Bill of Rights is a lie too. Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2013 #50

Plus, it's just rude to correct people, really. DirkGently Aug 2013 #4

(]:-)__~~~~% kentuck Aug 2013 #5

you mean Bullworth wasn't a documentary? G_j Aug 2013 #6

Hope. Yes We Can! Change RobertEarl Aug 2013 #8

Did you forget the sarcasm tag? brush Aug 2013 #9

"Third-Way Manny" IS the sarcasm tag. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #10

I still don't get the purpose of the post though. brush Aug 2013 #11

Wedges don't have to be witty. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #12

Sarcasm rarely has much to do with wit. It's just one step up from ridicule. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #15

It takes talent. You have to think like a Third Way Democrat.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #19

Thanks for that brush Aug 2013 #20

Yes, he's one of our best and most insightful members. Turn on your sarcasm detector and enjoy. Scuba Aug 2013 #25

You are correct. It's easy to mimic a right wing nitwit. Harder to rhett o rick Aug 2013 #31

I keep remembering how upset the liberals were when Clinton picked Gore.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #34

Manny Goldstein, like Emmanuel Goldstein. As in the novel "1984". nt bemildred Aug 2013 #49

Exactly. But who's getting the benefit of the Two Minute Hate here? Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #55

It would be more acceptable to you if he were to speak of "The Black Helicopter Left"? Fumesucker Aug 2013 #56

Both sides do it, so it's OK if you do? Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #58

Ah but you chose *this* thread to speak up against rather then the Black Helicopter one Fumesucker Aug 2013 #60

Both sides do it, so it's OK if you do? n/t Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #62

I disagree that it's an illegitimate tactic Fumesucker Aug 2013 #79

Thank you for your straw man. I didn't say all satire was illegitimate. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #80

Manny is just taking their arguments to their logical conclusion Fumesucker Aug 2013 #87

Manny is doing more than that. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #90

Of course our society is on the wrong path altogether Fumesucker Aug 2013 #99

DU is the society to which I refer. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #100

My rule of thumb for who is hurting DU are those whose posts draw more heat than light Fumesucker Aug 2013 #110

Your posts on this thread are the only thing that makes it worth reading. nt MADem Aug 2013 #111

Goldstein is modelled on Trotsky, as was Snowball in Animal farm. bemildred Aug 2013 #57

The real Goldstein never appears in 1984, only the caricature used by the Party. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #59

Those are your thoughts, not mine. bemildred Aug 2013 #61

But the OP is not satirizing the tactic, as Orwell did. He is employing it. n/t Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #64

The OP is doing a similar thing using much cruder methods. bemildred Aug 2013 #65

Enjoy your psuedo-totalitarian tactics for ridiculing people with whom you disagree. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #66

It works great, thanks. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #67

It makes DU suck. n/t Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #68

That's it, do your part. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #69

No, thank you. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #75

I look forward to your new, better DU. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #78

You should. n/t Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #81

I do. Better get started. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #82

I have. I'm calling out Manny's bullshit. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #83

Indeed, terrible stuff, probably will destroy DU shortly. bemildred Aug 2013 #84

There is a way to make the points you have to make Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #85

It's my way, and I'm not likely to take any instruction from you about such things. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #86

You undermine your own ideals all you want. That's not my concern. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #88

You seem quite persistent about it, for something which is not your concern. bemildred Aug 2013 #89

When you do it in a public discussion board, you make it my concern in that arena. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #91

Oh, it is your concern. Now I don't know what to think. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #92

You seem nice. n/t Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #96

I think you are swell too. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #98

Wow! Now I'm a verb! MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #93

That verb refers to what the Party did to the original Goldstein, not you. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #95

#%^*. But a serious question: MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #102

That you flatter yourself to compare yourself with him. n/t Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #103

Suddenly at a loss for an answer? MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #105

If Jonathon Swift had actually eaten a baby, then you could compare yourself with him. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #114

I asked a simple question. Can you humor me with a simple answer? MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #115

You have your answer. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #116

++++++++++ Just Saying Aug 2013 #112

No that was not what Goldstein was in 1984 zeemike Aug 2013 #71

He was that as well, but the Party used Goldstein first and foremost to inspire hate. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #74

Well the whole thing about the party is the crushing of descent. zeemike Aug 2013 #94

Right, all the bullshit about Snowden's pole-dancing girlfriend, etc. Bolo Boffin Aug 2013 #97

You don't see the difference? zeemike Aug 2013 #101

First time I've seen someone call it so well. Just Saying Aug 2013 #107

Oh thank you for being there to protect us all, Manny. bemildred Aug 2013 #13

" that irresponsible prick Snowden". Is that all you have? Ad hominem attacks? rhett o rick Aug 2013 #36

They must have! bemildred Aug 2013 #38

Good grief. Dont tell me Manny has rubbed off on you? I have a hard enough time with him. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #43

It comes natural, a gift from my family, but I admit I don't usually indulge. bemildred Aug 2013 #44

It's not you it's me. I have a chip on my shoulder and go off too quickly sometimes. rhett o rick Aug 2013 #45

Whatt!!! Stay COOL! How dare you! bemildred Aug 2013 #47

Ah ha! Just as I thought. You can dish it out but not take it. rhett o rick Aug 2013 #48

I can't decide whether this is uncharacteristic obtuseness from you Jackpine Radical Aug 2013 #51

I characteristically stepped in the sarcasm hole and got obtuseness all over my pants. rhett o rick Aug 2013 #52

Meta irony pscot Aug 2013 #109

I never meta irony Jackpine Radical Aug 2013 #113

Liberals simply don't understand the necessity of woo. nt Zorra Aug 2013 #14

Yikes, you used the "w" word. There are those that would have you PPR'd for the woo rhett o rick Aug 2013 #46

So good to see you here again, Third-Way Manny! kath Aug 2013 #16

A ROFL K&R. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #17

Have a listen to Larry Ellison on Charlie Rose from tonight . . . SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2013 #18

It's essential Egnever Aug 2013 #21

Please GO AWAY. please? Agony Aug 2013 #23

! xchrom Aug 2013 #24

More drivel Kolesar Aug 2013 #26

Manny is so pragmatic. mick063 Aug 2013 #27

I agree. Pragmatish is the excuse to do something stupid. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #32

I pledge to also stop asking for ponies leveymg Aug 2013 #28

^ Wilms Aug 2013 #29

K&R PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #33

... woo me with science Aug 2013 #35

Manny, it's so great to see that you've become a sensible thinker! robertpaulsen Aug 2013 #37

LOL! Rex Aug 2013 #39

Is that the "professional left" or the "Black Helicopter Left"? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #40

I know Manny! But could we make them more creative with a backstory lie? Safetykitten Aug 2013 #41

Gotcha SummerSnow Aug 2013 #53

LOL !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #54

sadly, you have to get nearly to the end before it becomes clear it's satire yurbud Aug 2013 #63

Thanks Manny, this is a serious issue and too important for gotcha politics... Demo_Chris Aug 2013 #72

Geesh, I go on vacation for two weeks ... GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #73

Heheheh... n/t whatchamacallit Aug 2013 #77

ROFLMAO n/t hootinholler Aug 2013 #106

Third-Way Manny rocks! Constitution huggers stick it in your ear. nt GoneFishin Aug 2013 #108

Funny how the President didn't start this mess.... mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #117

Third-Way Manny knocks it out of the park... 99Forever Aug 2013 #118