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Want to See What the ‘Ragtag’ Bunch of ‘Nihilists’ at Occupy Chicago Are up To? Beck and Guest Break it Down

The City of Chicago is preparing to deal with the fallout from a “week without Capitalism,” and, apparently, potential riots. As the NATO Summit approaches on May 20th, protesters have already begun ratcheting up their demonstrations across the city. In preparation, Chicago Police and Illinois State Troopers are out in force with the help of other agencies from as far away as Philadelphia and Charlotte, N.C. In total, at least 3,100 police are ready and waiting. Likewise, businesses across the Windy City are either shutting or hunkering down — and even if their reasons are purely logistical, it could still be construed as an acquiescence to Occupiers’ demands for a Capitalism-free week.

Glenn Beck Dissects Chicagos Week Without Capitalism Leading up to NATO Summit

Storming Obama’s campaign headquarters in Chicago…in the name of Catholicism? 

 

While Capitalism may be under assault by protesters, ironically, so too, is President Obama.

On Monday, under the banner of the “Catholic Workers” movement, at least 100 demonstrators occupied the lobby of President Barack Obama’s campaign headquarters. According to its website, the Catholic Workers are “grounded in a firm belief in the God-given dignity of every human person,“ as well as the principles of ”non-violence.” What’s more, all 213 of the Catholic Worker communities believe in achieving “hospitality for the homeless” through their “commitment to poverty.” If that last line sounded confusing, well, that’s because it is.

Those protesting at Obama’s campaign headquarters said members of Catholic Worker communities from at least 10 states gathered for a retreat, and that Monday’s demonstration was meant to launch their “Week Without Capitalism” campaign and push for “nonviolent resistance to the corporate G8/NATO agenda.”Jerica Arents, of the White Rose Catholic Workers, told the Chicago Tribune that some of the demonstrators had come from across the Midwest and would be joining NATO protests all week. She then reaffirmed her group’s commitment to pacifism before blasting NATO for consuming the world’s resources.”We see NATO as using up a lot of resources in the city and the world,” she said.
What was meant to be a peaceful demonstration, however — complete with the handing out of rolls with which to “break bread” — ended as it typically does with members of far left movements: in handcuffs. In total, eight protesters were arrested. They were cheered by other activists who showed their solidarity by dancing around Obama’s headquarters and singing gospel and folk songs. As the apprehended were led to a police van, yet another horde of protesters began chanting: ”Ain’t going to Study War No More.”

According to the Tribune, the Catholic Workers and other activists held a moment of silence for the arrested outside yet another office building. After they had reconnoitered, one demonstrator began strumming an acoustic guitar and the group started singing “Let There Be Peace On Earth” as they marched down Randolph Street toward the an “El” stop.

The visual conjured by reading the above paragraph is almost too stereotypical, but it happened, nonetheless.

Occupy vows to proceed without permit  

 

Aside from the Catholic Workers, members of the Occupy movement are also making their presenceGlenn Beck Dissects Chicagos Week Without Capitalism Leading up to NATO Summit in Chicago known — this time at a press conference in a rundown building in Chinatown. Occupy Chicago leader Rachael Perrotta boldly delcared that even though the City requires demonstrators to obtain a permit in order to protest, her group refuses to do so because the first amendment is their permit.

“It’s our right to walk down any street,” Perotta said. “We’re bringing in people from all over the country, so expect huge crowds and huge crowds will happen.”

“Welcome to the Chicago spring!” another activist chimed in.

To illustrate the Occupiers’ thought-process in greater detail, consider the following clip of yet another press conference held by organizers. Attendees included members of: Occupy Chicago, the People’s Summit, the Coalition Against G8/NATO War and Poverty Agenda (CANG8), National Nurses United (NNU), Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), the Mental Health Movement, Network for NATO Free Future, Chicago Indymedia, and the Barefoot Summit.The man speaking in the video vowed that if anything were to happen to the protesters during the summit it “would be on Obama.”

 

 

Another four arrests on Tuesday 

Since the Occupiers’ plans are far from secret, it should come as no surprise that an additional four protesters were arrested on Tuesday after yet another demonstration outside a Chicago federal immigration court went wrong.

The demonstration, organized by Occupy Chicago and yet another religious-institution — Our Lady of Guadalupe Anglican Mission —  was one of several smaller protests scheduled to be held throughout the city this week.

The Associated Press reports that about 30 people walked from the mission at 3442 W. 26th St. to 525 W. Van Buren St., an office tower that houses federal offices and an immigration court.

The crowd chanted, “The people united will never be divided,” when they arrived, joining roughly 50 other protesters who had been waiting for them to arrive.

Out of the dozens who demonstrated, two immigrant rights activists were arrested after refusing to budge from the building entrance. Moments later, Occupy Chicago protesters attempted to block traffic, resulting in at least two additional arrests.

One of the catch-phrases circulating the Occu-sphere this week is that, “no human is illegal.”

 

A “week without Capitalism” 

The Occupiers’ goals in their anti-NATO demonstrations are confusing to say the least. At first, they claim to be protesting world powers and the “wars” said powers allegedly perpetrate. Then, they protest homelessness through vowing to remain poor themselves. Later, they protest Barack Obama‘s campaign headquarters with the help of a Catholic Workers’ movement. Soon after, they are protesting an immigration court, boldly declaring that “no human is illegal.” But ultimately, amidst all of these other agendas, Occupiers’ greatest purported desire is really to facilitate a “Week Without Capitalism.” And it’s likely that as their arrests continue to mount, fearful Chicago businesses could make their wish come true.

Glenn Beck Dissects Chicagos Week Without Capitalism Leading up to NATO SummitAcross the city, companies ranging in size from two to 2,000-plus employees are either planning to shut down or are operating strict contingency plans over the next week.“We stand to benefit a little if things go well, but we could get a black eye if they don’t,” said Alan Sanderson, an economist at the University of Chicago.

A study commissioned by Deloitte consulting claimed the NATO summit could generate the City$128.2 million – mainly via hotel revenues — but Sanderson pointed out that that figure did not account for the fact that were it not for NATO-goers, those same hotels would be occupied by tourists. Other events also throw a wrench in the works when it comes to NATO’s “money-making” potential. The city announced last week that major thoroughfares like Lake Shore Drive, parts of Interstate 55, and a number of roads near McCormick Place will shut down. Chicago Metra service also announced it will cancel 11 trains on Monday, May 21.

Tourists, too, will be in for a rude awakening as the city’s landmark institutions, including the Field Museum, Art Institute, Children’s Museum, Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium will all be closed over the weekend (and some into Monday).The move flies in the face of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’ vow that the city would “stay open for business” during the summit and is likely to stun Chicagoans and visitors alike as weekends in the city, especially during Springtime, are some of the most highly-trafficked days of the season.But there may be more to the string of shut-downs than meets the eye.When asked what prompted the Shedd Aquarium to decide to close, spokesperson Andrea Smalec told The Blaze that since her institution is situated within close proximity to the NATO Summit, Secret Service in fact required the Shedd Aquarium to close on at least the Monday of the event.

Smalec did not seem to mind however, as she believes that ultimately, the NATO Summit will raise the profile of the city and will generate more business in the longrun.

But there are inklings that the situation could escalate. Thus far, 22 Starbucks in Chicago’s Loop are planning to reinforce their windows with thick plastic, while other brick and mortar businesses are keeping enough plywood on hand with which to board up windows in the event vandals take to the streets.

Glenn Beck Dissects Chicagos Week Without Capitalism Leading up to NATO Summit

ChicagoFirst, a non-profit organization whose members include financial institutions, is helping its businesses that plan to stay open during the summit, build contingency plans. ChicagoFirst managing director Brian Tishuk told The Blaze that while he doesn’t expect to encounter any violence, a few “bad apples” can always find their way into the larger group of demonstrators and pose a problem. Still, “one has to be prepared to continue business,” he said.

Tishuk also noted that thus far, the turnout among protesters seems smaller than expected, but it may yet be too early in the week to tell what the actual turnout will be. Regardless, businesses are increasing security, establishing shelters and evacuation routes for employees, and will be prepared to lockdown buildings if the situation proves necessary.

Another key, according to Tishuk, is communication. Given that 10,000 delegates and journalists alone will be attending the summit, disruption could be inevitable with or without protesters. When asked if any of his member-businesses were affected during other Occupy demonstrations, particularly on May Day, Tishuk said that aside from sit-ins held at local bank branches, his businesses have remained largely unscathed. Safety for employees is the greatest concern among companies presently.

Other employers are holding fast as well, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, which plans to remain open but will allow employees the option to work remotely given disrupted rail service and closed roadways.

“We want to make sure the level of service our customers are accustomed to remains unaffected,” Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesman Greg Thompson told The Blaze.

Yet some employers aren’t quite as optimistic, telling workers to “dress like the protesters” in order toGlenn Beck Dissects Chicagos Week Without Capitalism Leading up to NATO Summit escape potential harm from protesters.

CBRE Inc., which manages a downtown Chicago office building told tenants via email that their employees should refrain from wearing suits or carrying bags and paraphernalia with corporate logos, and instead, “look like a protester.” The email was obtained by Crain’s.

Mark Anderson, director of security for the Chicago-based property management firm, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., said it is not making tenants’ dress codes a point of emphasis.

“Some of the tenants have discussed it,” Mr. Anderson said. “It really comes down to their comfort level. There’s no data out there to substantiate somebody being targeted or hassled because of their affiliation with their firm or their occupation.”


Bill Donohue, leader of the Catholic League, breaks it down

Joining Glenn Beck on Tuesday evening to discuss the absurdity of the Catholic Workers’ organization — given that it is more Communist than Catholic — was president of the Catholic League, Bill Donohue.

He discussed Workers-founder Dorthoy Day and the true nature of her politics. According to Donohue, Day believed that people should rely on themselves, not the government, to resolve problems of the day. Beck and Donohue noted that while she is frequently propped-up as a hero of the uber-left, Day was in fact against the New Deal and much of what today’s left stands for.

Donohue quipped that she “must be turning over in her grave” to see the disorganized nihilists that comprise the Occupy movement. “They sing dance and take over buildings,” he added, “they are a disgrace.”

Below, Donohue slams the “ragtag” group of brats who only seek to destroy, despite the “Catholic label” they slap on themselves.

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  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 8:02am

    I wish I could be there and carry a sign that says “I’m with stewpid” that has arrows pointing every which way!

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  • EP46
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 5:44am

    Would be interesting when this is over to find out how much it will cost the tax payers of Chicago and the state to pay for the extra police, clean up, and any damage that happens. These ‘occupiers’ are costing the people millions just like in NYC. There might be money brought into the city from this…but let’s see if there is a net gain…or a net loss.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 7:45am

      Plenty… and that is part of the Startegy… drain the finances, causing depression & suffering, weakening resistence. The protesters are just Pawns…

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    • BarbieBabe
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 2:08pm

      I‘m from Illinois We really can’t afford any extra costs with the state of bankrupcy we are already in. And believe me it will cost way more than it will bring in. My friend is in the National Guard. They are being called in for backup for 5 days over the weekend plus. That kind of man power and fire power won’t be cheap even if it is the Illinois guard. Wait and see, 1969 will look like a cake walk when this is done. Pray for us here in Illinois. We really need it..

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  • lassiegirldawn
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 3:10am

    It was so reassuring when he was on The View today that he knew which Kardashian was only married for 72 hours. The annoying economy and jobs, are so unimportant. I am so relieved that our Commie In Chief is so up to date on world conflicts as Kim’s marriage was seen around the world.

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  • lassiegirldawn
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 3:01am

    Who would have thought Chicago, home state of our Commie In Chief, I am so (not) shocked. Look at the trash that is linked to the Commie In Chief there, this is pure setup.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 5:57am

      It the Communist Center of Power in the US… so they can call in Legions, if necessary. Hence, it all depends upon… what is going on in the Little Perverted Minds of the Radical Leaders! Are they looking to create Martyrs? Sympathy? Experience? Or, just, show Power?

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  • berlet98
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 2:13am

    America 2012: A Nation at Risk

    “Stuff” is happening in America today that our country has rarely witnessed in our 224 year old history and none of it is propitious for our future.

    True, we have suffered through other major crises, but never so many at the same time.

    We survived the Revolution and early wars and revolts against our nationhood; we weathered a bloody Civil War; we eventually overcame the Great Depression; we struggled through the upheavals of the Civil Rights Movement the Viet Nam War protests; we mostly recovered from the horrors of September 11th, 2001; we lost thousands of our brave troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and some believe we actually won those wars.

    However, we have never endured so many contemporaneous, dire threats to our national security, our fiscal future, our way of life, our cherished values, and our national character as we are witnessing today.

    America made a grave mistake in November, 2008, a terrible mistake which, in the brief span of three and a half years, has served to greatly intensify those dire threats.

    To be sure, the election of President Barack Hussein Obama did not incite crazed Muslim terrorists to launch an unprovoked war against the “Great Satan” and the entire Western world; that war has been ongoing for decades and has been smoldering for centuries.

    What Obama has done is to min

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  • lukerw
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 1:15am

    Since Socialism has been proven unworkable… all that is left is for Nihilism to destroy Capitalism… and to pray to Gia and her son Luck to produce a Replacement! Then… the Great King will rise up to… provide a New System… which provides Everything… for all to live in Peace & Harmony!

    More FairyTales can be found at Obama.com!

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  • Psychosis
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 1:07am

    burn the city down

    WITH THEM IN IT

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  • RepubliCorp
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 1:06am

    Hey Paulbots, sounds like your kind of gig. Anti-war, anti Jew banker, it should be Bot heaven.

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    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 7:33am

      Not to worry REPUBLICORP…. that Ron Paul ‘ragtag’ bunch of ‘nihilists’ are out there too… you can bet on it. Ron Paul said that he endorsed the OWS Movement early on, and in return the official OWS website and twitter gave a shout-out to Ron Paul and his leetle R3volution.

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    • Re-Founding Sons
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 9:44am

      Why do you guys think you know Paul supporters so well? Seriously, have you met any of them? I’m a Paul supporter, and I see your comments on various articles describing them in some of the worst ways, and I think to myself, “that’s not me at all, that’s not my dad, and that’s not the other Ron Paul supporters I know here in Ohio.”
      Look at Ron Paul’s most fundamental beliefs: individual liberty, free markets, and limited constitutional government. These are the things I think are most important, as do most Paul supporters. What’s so wrong with people supporting these ideals? Why do you have to bash them constantly, like you’re being paid to do so.
      **RP never endorsed OWS, he did say he understands where they are coming from on issues such as the FED. Please provide a link of his official OWS endorsement if you’re going to make that claim.

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    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 10:30am

      RE. Smarter Americans like myself can read between the lines where Paul is concerned. He has a distinct habit of pandering to the worst of the worst, while at the same time leaving just enough wiggle room with his babble for deniability (Newsletters ring a bell?).

      Ohhh, that‘s not what I REALLY mean’t orrrr, noooooo, I didn’t write those Newsletters… it was the OTHER guy, I knew NOTHING about it, lol! Whether he did or not, Ron Paul trys to be everything to everyone… even the OWS if it will get him recognition and votes.

      When Ron Paul praises the OWS Movement and compares it to the Tea Party I‘d say he’s just a tad off his rocker…. as usual. But it’s just Ron Paul being Ron Paul and pandering to whomever will listen and praise him in return. He is a panderer to the enth degree.

      Yes, I have met Paul supporters at many an event to include anti-war rallies and Tea Party events where they really shine and show their butts. I will be meeting them in Tampa…

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    • Re-Founding Sons
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 4:37pm

      Well TIME, you didn’t really answer anything. Or make any valid points, which leads me to believe you are just a troll. And starting off by saying you’re smarter than me or anyone else, doesn’t assist your argument, it just belittles it. You say Ron Paul panders, LOL! Out of all the people in politics, he panders the least, if at all. BHO & Romney don’t pander, that’s a laugh. Ron Paul stands up to the establishment, says what he believes and does not pander, like flip-flopping BHO and Romney. He only panders to LIBERTY.
      You’re bringing up old news letters from over 20 years ago, wow! Is that all you have?

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  • IMAWAKENOW
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 12:38am

    How about a month without socialism? What if there are no welfare checks or housing subsidies or mass transit, all those things we tax payers provide these idiots. Why not make it a full year. I doubt they contribute much to capitalism anyway.

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    • TurboCat
      Posted on May 16, 2012 at 6:30am

      I think it would improve their attitudes, IMAWAKENOW, and that would teach them for being so ungrateful.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 12:11am

    I expect all hades to break loose during the NATO event; Obama will probably have the Occupy group and his radical Islamist allies strike hard and often so he can have one more reason to crush our few remaining freedoms for all time.

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  • Conservative Punk
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 12:09am

    …a week without Capitalism (and apparently, soap).

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  • ronin_6
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:53pm

    Are you kidding? Serves Rahm right…. lying sac of horse apples. I love Chi town as a tourist but really the place is a liberal union pit. Gonna be a real wierd time.

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  • paperpushermj
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:49pm

    The Associated Press reports that about 30 people walked from the mission at 3442 W. 26th St. to 525 W. Van Buren St.,
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.Remind Me Again What The population Of The Greater Chicago Area Is?

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  • bhelmet
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:21pm

    I do not know how to declare my support, nor do I know how to manifest it. I will stand with the police – on my own dime – if they believe it would help. State Police – my email is bhelmet2012@gmail.com. If I can help in any way – I am there. Otherwise, Good Luck, and know MOST of America stands with you.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:42pm

      You live in a Democrat State… Emanuel is the Mayor… and Buddies with Obama, Ayers, and Stern & All the Union Leaders… plus Headquarters to the Communist Party… and you think somehow they support Peace and the American Way against Rioters, Protesters, & Rebels?

      You are between a Rock & a Crazy Place; Find a Bunker!

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  • cookcountypatriot
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:10pm

    oh yawwwwwwwwwwwwwwn…that riff raff bores me…who cares what they want,..they are not going to get it..lol

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:59pm

    Reality will swallow these losers up; I don’t pay much attention to this crap anymore. These people are like the moths that swarm in the spring then are eaten or just die off as time marches on.

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  • Rayford
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:56pm

    Hopefully there are Korean store owners in that area, and it will go down like Rodney king riots.

    I would keep my doors open and be fully armed. People start protecting themselves and their property, and the occupukes will go away or get hurt.

    Oh silly me ..this is Chicago..no guns allowed.

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  • DEFCON4
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:50pm

    The occupy movement are clearly now, Domestic Terrorists. Their first ammend rights are clearly infringing on the rights of other American citizens. Interfering with commerce is not a right, it’s a crime.

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    • mils
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:56pm

      But /!!!..it will raise the profile of the city..!!!!
      yeah…to the city where the civil war started…

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  • possom
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:49pm

    f%$# chicago the occupy chicago idiot’s and nato!

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  • Rayblue
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:44pm

    I thought I saw the white haired antique beatnik at the courthouse today desperately handing out Lyndon Larouche pamphlets to unsuspecting early voters.
    They all seem to come from the same mold. Or mould as the case may be.

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  • dah.rackemup
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:41pm

    we go through more ******** acting tough with masks over there faces,arent you getting overly sick of the b.s.maybe somebody gets some balls and brings in a few carcasses for i.d.purposes.sicem.

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  • jhaydeng
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:20pm

    Nice shirt

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  • ReallyAUnionGuy
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:18pm

    Keep up the good work Blaze….it helps to have facts when fighting the fight with our so called Union “leaders” …..

    http://www.firefightersforfreedom.blogspot.com

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:14pm

    These simpleton anarchists and communists don’t have a clue because capitalism will always prevail,it’s the best system.Communism and socialism are failures been tried before and they always fail,communism is just a death cult and socialism is currently working wonders in Greece.

    Why would we want to be slaves to government? That’s what both of those sick twisted ideologies are all about.Our Marxist POS ruler wants to transform us into a communist state but he’ll be fired in November,so you communist heathen will have to wait for your ‘utopia’ from some other Marxist heathen we ‘elect’ in the future.

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:13pm

    Hey, they old guy with the white beard is the same guy that was Heckling Romney at Iowa caucaus. This guy is some old hippie that constantly pops up at agitation events. I guess the greatful dead and pot is the fountain of youth.

    Pot, it makes you want cookies, watch cartoons, want to live with mommy and daddy, and takes away your sense of responsibility. Yes, I think they found the fountain of youth, too bad when your 70 years old like that guy, you just look like a really old toddler, I bet he still wears diapers too.

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