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| Net Roots 2013: A study in self loathing |
| 2013-06-29 |
| Hilarious send up of the 2013 Net Roots convention. From shedding tears for the polar bears to regulating behavior towards transvestites, this massive joke just writes itself, year in and year out. From TFA, an excerpt: "When I think about the polar bears, I cry," the young Netroots attendee sitting at the table next to us told his friend as he chowed down on a club sandwich. Kredo and I were sitting in an Italian joint next to the convention hall, eating lunch. The rest of the day was consumed by events. There were "80 panels, 40 training sessions, inspiring keynotes, film screenings and other engaging sessions designed to educate, stimulate and inspire the nation's next generation of progressive leaders," according to the conference website. I sat in on "State Battles 2013: Fighting to Block the Right-Wing Agenda." The folks on the mic said things like, "because we have the facts on our side, we tend to spend money smarter," and "on our side, we have people power." |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #8 I hear the locals will even park your car for you. club sandwich = baby seal on white with mayo |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2013-06-29 11:02 |
| #7 plenty of parking available, though |
| Posted by: Frank G 2013-06-29 10:42 |
| #6 Next year in Detroit, is not all that good a slogan. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2013-06-29 09:54 |
| #5 The Netroots folks truly are a fascinating lot. Even when they struggle to advocate for something they focus all their energy on their opposition. One would be hard pressed to find another group of people more dedicated in convincing the gullible and like-minded not to consider opposing viewpoints. |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2013-06-29 09:52 |
| #4 Next year it's in Detroit at the Cobo Center. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2013-06-29 09:16 |
| #3 The White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron. Not his week Betty, I believe the occupant is out of town on a business trip. |
| Posted by: Au Auric 2013-06-29 08:34 |
| #2 H.L. Mencken (born 1880 - died 1956) was a journalist, satirist,critic, and Democrat. He wrote the following editorial while working for the Baltimore Evening Sun, which appeared in the July 26, 1920, edition. "As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron." |
| Posted by: Betty Trotsky8109 2013-06-29 07:55 |
| #1 progressive leaders Hope...Change..stuff like that. Print paper money and throw it at everything. And no more dirty nasty guns. And get a transvestite to teach your kids what they really need to be a success in life. And be sure and join the Boy Scouts...its gonna be FUN. |
| Posted by: Threater Flusoper9823 2013-06-29 07:54 |