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Re: the Super Bowl - I'm going to see Toni Erdmann and then working on music/cooking a big dinner and not turning on the TV. Fellow Americans, how are you ignoring the Big Game? (Just get back at me for March Madness - that's the exploitative sports event I personally get stoked on...)

Geoff wrote: "Re: the Super Bowl - I'm going to see Toni Erdmann and then working on music/cooking a big dinner and not turning on the TV. Fellow Americans, how are you ignoring the Big Game? (Just get back at m..."

Geoff, I'm going to drink Budweiser.

Antonomasia wrote: "Doesn't that idea risk being too much like the left's equivalent of the Sandy Hook deniers?"

I had the same thought. But it seems to me that there's only an equivalence if it doesn't happen. If we see a major terrorist attack next week in the US by nationals of one of the seven banned counties, after decades of no such attacks, then my default assumption is that it's Reichstag Fire 2. Until then, I'm trying to keep an open mind. Maybe the GOP will convince Trump that it's necessary to respect the rule of law. Though I have to say it's hard to believe.

Nathan "N.R." wrote: "I'm going to drink Budweiser."

They did the right thing with their ad, but their beer still sucks. I'm going for an Imperial IPA.

Saw Toni Erdmann - another contender for best film of the year - don't miss it, folks!

Geoff wrote: "They did the right thing with their ad, but their beer still sucks. I'm going for an Imperial IPA."

Well, yeah. Truth is, I'm going to be facing about 20 totally unpredictable* taps very shortly soon. Very likely an IIPA'll be up there. [and they'll all be 'meri=kan maid.]


* well, two nitros, one cask, one sour, one cider--those are always there, but which ones?

Manny wrote: "Antonomasia wrote: "Doesn't that idea risk being too much like the left's equivalent of the Sandy Hook deniers?"

I had the same thought. But it seems to me that there's only an equivalence if it d..."

Your comment indicates that you have "progressed" into the conspiracy theory world of the many David Eicke imitators. Your current "safety in numbers" approach is certainly conducive to the market share of those bright enough to keep fighting the last war devoid of an athletic background.

Board games are bored games. The law is invariably an ass, but nonetheless it is followed in the US.

Perhaps it is high time to evaluate the level of human rights existent in the countries inhabited by US critics. It seems fair.

I expect this will be deleted. I don't care. Go ahead and do your big deals. It's all I wanted to say anyway and there is no satisfactory "default" response.

Puppy Bowl is on.

Thom wrote: "Manny wrote: "Antonomasia wrote: "Doesn't that idea risk being too much like the left's equivalent of the Sandy Hook deniers?"

I had the same thought. But it seems to me that there's only an equiv..."

Hmm. A weird comment from newcomer, stranger to my corner of goodreads, who seemingly just joined GR, possibly just today... sounds a bit like a ... I dunno... troll?

Thom wrote: "Geoff wrote: "Thom wrote: "Manny wrote: "Antonomasia wrote: "Doesn't that idea risk being too much like the left's equivalent of the Sandy Hook deniers?"

I had the same thought. But it seems to me..."

Lol. Yeah, that's a troll. Bye!

Thom wrote: "Your comment indicates that you have "progressed" into the conspiracy theory world of the many David Eicke imitators."

Well, no. I'm just saying, I'll apply normal standards of judging evidence. If an event that hasn't happened for decades suddenly happens at a moment when it's very convenient for a powerful faction, moreover when it's been predicted that the event might well happen, then it's natural to ask whether the faction in question caused it.

But so far, nothing has happened. And if we're lucky, nothing will happen. And if it does happen, all we'll have is strong grounds for reasonable suspicion. Not proof.

I understand so well your sentiment towards the bad half of us Americans.

I admit I have not read all 1,774 comments. *gulp*

Only about 25% of the country voted for Trump, approximately 25% for Clinton, and a negligible amount voted for others. The other 50% did not vote. This is not necessarily due to apathy, but rather the inability to vote. Prisoners are not able to vote despite still being citizens, supposedly. Also, since the signing of the ADA in 1990, very many, far too many, voting locations are still not compliant with government regulations.

I also wonder how many people are counted in the total amount who are not legally allowed to vote, such as aliens.

Jessaka wrote: "I understand so well your sentiment towards the bad half of us Americans."

To misquote the Suffragettes' Song from Mary Poppins, though we adore Americans individually/we agree that as a group they're rather stupid.

More dauntless crusaders please!

Aren't all mobs rather stupid? I even have trouble chanting at protests I am supporting.

Geoff wrote: "Aren't all mobs rather stupid? I even have trouble chanting at protests I am supporting."

Me too! I keep wanting to tell them that reasoned discourse will be more effective.

Manny wrote: "Geoff wrote: "Aren't all mobs rather stupid? I even have trouble chanting at protests I am supporting."

Me too! I keep wanting to tell them that reasoned discourse will be more effective."

I know. Chanting seems so... primitive.

Geoff wrote: "I know. Chanting seems so... primitive. "

But it makes for f*ckin great metal ::
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmck...

no wait, you said "primitive". We are on the same page...

Hey, music is a whole different beast - suspend all inhibitions and get the fuck down!

Geoff wrote: "Hey, music is a whole different beast - suspend all inhibitions and get the fuck down!"

What this world needs now is like a Twister Sister concert in every city... at the same time. Get the fuck down!

[for those curious I guess : a bit about Dee and Don ::
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/twis... ]

Go Dee!

And Don!

So. I've been reading the Quran lately. And all I can come up with (my theology is not always so sophisticated) is that Trump voters are going to ::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_atqP...

Ahahahaha! Perfect.

Serious question :: The resistance is getting all too easy. Now, not only am I buying Budweiser (for the first time in my life), I'm also buying Coca=Cola (again, first time etc). I mean, when a Wobbly is cheering on the bosses... Time to regroup, folks.

Nathan "N.R." wrote: "Serious question :: The resistance is getting all too easy. Now, not only am I buying Budweiser (for the first time in my life), I'm also buying Coca=Cola (again, first time etc). I mean, when a Wo..."

Right? Though, it's heartening.

Geoff wrote: "Nathan "N.R." wrote: "Right? Though, it's heartening. "

I'm hoping that we can reinstate neoliberalism so we have a respectable opponent.

Anyone know if Lady Gaga brought it? It not, here's a little something to make up for it :::

Revolution Begins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PuD3...

Nathan "N.R." wrote: "Anyone know if Lady Gaga brought it? It not, here's a little something to make up for it :::

Revolution Begins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PuD3..."

Dunno - haven't watched a second of the Big Game - I'm making vegan meatball pasta for the significant other, listening to beautiful music, and drinking 8.5% Flying Dog Salt & Pepper Tripel - in other words - a good Sunday night in Trump's America.

Just stepped into a sports bar; Patriots losing badly muahahaha

On the other hand, if you're finding it too easy to feel good about yourself, you know I recommend reading Wolfgang Streeck

David wrote: "Just stepped into a sports bar; Patriots losing badly muahahaha

On the other hand, if you're finding it too easy to feel good about yourself, you know I recommend reading Wolfgang Streeck"

It's on the coffee table at this very moment thanks to you! Go Atlanta! I love Atlanta rap.

(Friendly reminder that Tom Brady is a total scumbag. He supported Trump as far back as the primaries.)

Yeah I can totally see how Brady is on board with Trump's nightmare vision of America - what with his immigrant supermodel wife, millions upon millions of dollars, and huge mansion with dream career. This country has failed him.

BTW - Toni Erdmann is one of the most subtle anti-neoliberalist, anti-capitalist movies I've seen.

Damn it. Oh well, I haven't forgotten that sports is all ideological mystification.

Nathan "N.R." wrote: "Anyone know if Lady Gaga brought it?"

godsdamn but if pop music ain't the stupidest shit you ain't never done seen.

Propaganda for emptiness. Beyoncé will not save us.

Toni Erdmann is one of the most subtle anti-neoliberalist, anti-capitalist movies I've seen.

But did it really need to be 2 hours 40 minutes?? I didn't totally get it, but I seem to be in the minority. My wife liked it alot. The actors were impressive at least.

Nathan "N.R." wrote: "Serious question :: The resistance is getting all too easy. Now, not only am I buying Budweiser (for the first time in my life), I'm also buying Coca=Cola (again, first time etc). I mean, when a Wo..."

I don't get it. What's with the Bud and Coke?

Kirk wrote: " Toni Erdmann is one of the most subtle anti-neoliberalist, anti-capitalist movies I've seen.

But did it really need to be 2 hours 40 minutes?? I didn't totally get it, but I seem to be in the min..."

I wouldn't have cut a scene. Apparently Ade shot over 100 hours of film and cut it down to the 2:40. I loved it. Was in tears at the end and laughed hard throughout.

David wrote: "Beyoncé will not save us."

I don't know about this sort of anti-populism. I mean, couldn't we put anything in place of Beyoncé and that would be true? Even, gasp, Joyce?

Maybe as a famous Nazi once said, only a god can save us now. I assume in the sense of radical immanence. (Bringing us full circle, I think Radical Immanence might be the title of Beyoncé's next album).

David wrote: "Damn it. Oh well, I haven't forgotten that sports is all ideological mystification."

I generally don't celebrate or take much interest when good things happen to very rich people.

howl of minerva wrote: "David wrote: "Beyoncé will not save us."

I don't know about this sort of anti-populism. I mean, couldn't we put anything in place of Beyoncé and that would be true? Even, gasp, Joyce?

Maybe as a ..."

Looks like somebody's a member of the BeyHive.

Well, look at the amount of time liberals have spent debating the semiotics of lemonade. That's more my point. Seems like a distraction. There aren't a billion huffington post articles on Ulysses.

(If there were, yes, that could also be a problem)

(I actually really like Beyoncé)

middle finger up, tell 'im, Boy, bye ... etc, etc

(The distraction is not the music itself, but thinking that it's inherently political, indeed the chief political issue of our day)

While there is a BeyHive, I am in it. While there is a soul in prison, I am not free.

Amen.

If there must be filth in this world, I'm going to wallow in it.

Yeah, music is commodified, literature is commodified, dissent itself is commodified, that's the genius of capitalism. Fuck, there was an article today in the guardian about how the dead hand of Walter Benjamin now writes copy for Dior.

We can't consume our way out of this mess, even if that consumption is of radical anarchosyndicalist manifestos and works of literary genius. We can stock our bomb shelter though, as Geoff says.

Coping, hoping, and doping