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fr33lunch  ·  4710 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Obama Signs Defense Authorization Bill
Maybe the most true statement in that article: "Social spending grows and overseas commitments multiply no matter which party is in power"




alpha0  ·  4710 days ago  ·  link  ·  
> Maybe the most true statement in that article: "Social spending grows and overseas commitments multiply no matter which party is in power"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba9wxl1Dmas

Latest "advice" from CFR: http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/136917/matthew-kroeni...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acLW1vFO-2Q

thenewgreen  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
"That's why its called the American Dream, you'd have to be asleep to believe it". Perhaps the OWS movement is the first flicker of awakening?
alpha0  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
true story: ~2004 (I think) was sitting in Bryant Park (NYC) tap tapping away on the laptop. (I like coding in fresh air ;) And this young woman and a man with camera and microphone were going around, apparently interviewing people. So I get my turn too and she asked me: "if you were running for office, what would be your campaign slogan?". I didn't miss a beat and immediately said "99% of us have 100% in common." (Buddy of mine and I had been talking about our general condition (here and globally) on and off for a while now ..)

I wish I could buy into OWS, but fundamentally, I found the focus on "wall street" as entirely misdirected. It has dawned on me (albeit belatedly in a god, I'm stupid way) that all the focus on mythologizing "the powers that be" may have been psycholinguistic programming all along. The very strong subliminal message of "OWS" is that "we the people" are powerless and that our governmental institutions are illegitimate: why else would you appeal to wall street for redress?

But are we, really? If that were the case, "wall street" would not insist on "occupying" important governmental seats e.g. Tim Geithner ...

thenewgreen  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
You're right, if we have no power then the need to buy our representatives would hold no sway. I agree that the biggest flaw in the OWS movement is the "WS" and not the "O". It seems to me that they are taking strides to unify behind a similar slogan of "99% of us have 100% in common" (which btw you should copywriter and make some t-shirts etc ---it's very appealing).

Ah, "If only a young Alpha0 had started the movement, it might have just been called the 99% movement. -It rolls off the tongue better, for sure.

alpha0  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
young thenewgreen can take it away.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%2299%25+of+us+have+100%25+in+comm... I get zero results so I guess I get to establish the copyright: Creative Commons 2.0 (and do some good with that dough ..)

thenewgreen  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Tell you what, you create the shirts, give me the link and I'll help spread the word. You'll get sales.
alpha0  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
The stars have aligned -- like their name ... http://www.babylontee.com/
alpha0  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Let me sleep on it.
thenewgreen  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
No pressure, I'd just do it as a favor. I really do think it's catchy.
alpha0  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I'll add more later: http://imgur.com/a/jxor0 What do you think?
thenewgreen  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I like it! Nice work. Let me know when you are ready for me to pull the chord.

My only suggestion is that the 9's are maybe a little too chunky. Otherwise, it's awesome. In fact, when it's done you should post it here for suggestions.

alpha0  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Thanks for the suggestions! Once I get a few more designs, I'll do a toplevel post.

But this is the easy part. Does this mean I would have to setup shop in my apartment and pack t-shirts? I've never been an entrepenoodle :)

mk  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I'm getting one! I agree about the 9's it took me a second to see them. Otherwise, it's awesome. :)
alpha0  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Glad you like it mk! I've plans for those chubby 9s but I'll tweak it if it is unreadable. I heard amazon does fulfillments so I have to check it out.
thenewgreen  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I would just set up an online store and provide a link to buy. That said, as I recall you are actually in the city and could head down to a GA and shake some hands and offer up your wares. If I were to try and do this in a really big way, I would copywriter the phrase, buy a URL and start making tshirts/stickers/signs/posters etc. I would spend time in all the OWS chat rooms and have good conversations with people and then mention that they should visit my site. But first things first, just set up an online store through someone that isn't too expensive.

I know from mk that it's hard to find one that is affordable though. Once you have a link to share though, I'm glad to help.

thenewgreen  ·  4708 days ago  ·  link  ·  
once people see others wearing the shirt, they'll want one. I'd want one, it's a cool phrase/idea.
alpha0  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Of course, and I appreciate that, my friend.
thenewgreen  ·  4705 days ago  ·  link  ·  
We've got 2 on back order ;)
alpha0  ·  4705 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Question remains if I look good in orange overalls. :)
thenewgreen  ·  4705 days ago  ·  link  ·  
How so? I'm pretty sure making t-shirts is still permissible. ... isn't it?
alpha0  ·  4705 days ago  ·  link  ·  
who knows ..
thenewgreen  ·  4705 days ago  ·  link  ·  
sigh... don't let the bastards win A0.
fr33lunch  ·  4710 days ago  ·  link  ·  
"It's a big club, and you ain't in it!"

Wise words...wise words.

thenewgreen  ·  4709 days ago  ·  link  ·