I'm going to re-activate the "profile" function on the site as another way that we can all learn a little about each other (or you could just come down to the Brotherhood on Monday night). I thought I'd give folks a "heads-up" first, in case anyone wanted to filter out some information (or put some up). Anyway, user profiles will probably become accessible in the next day or two.
For whom to vote. Hmmm.
I decided to use the age old technique for voter decisions of making anagrams from the list of names. It is frustrating that Jill Laoch's and Jim Ramm's names offer nothing creative to add to their vacuous personas. I don’t imagine anything can be gained from interacting with them on any level. [I think I’m just gonna switch the first letters of their last names and refer to them as the terrifying nazi mascot beasts Roach and Lamb.]
With ‘Mark Martin’ is at least something fairly intelligible: KNIT RAM ARM. I think a conversation with him [I think I’m just gonna call him Markie Mart] would consist of nonsensicle monosyllabic grunts and nazi slogans.
As I move through the list I believe I have uncovered an internal battle raging within candidate Bill White. His name reveals in anagrams a few tell-tale proclivities: WITH LIBEL and I BLEW HILT. Is the last one his obsession with Paris Hilton and his longing for the simple life. Surely if he publicly promoted that he’d achieve the first anagram of his name. His struggle of obsession and fear is diverted perhaps in nazi costuming? I’m concerned that any conversation with him informally or on the hard facts of fascism will always turn back to “did you see what Paris wore to the Emmys?
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Shareholders of Caterpillar Inc., the giant U.S. machinery maker, are scheduled on Wednesday to vote on several proposed corporate governance changes at its annual meeting that could, among other things, weaken the influence of Chairman and Chief Executive James Owen.
Outside the afternoon event, critics of the company's equipment sales to Israel and its decision to force some retirees to pay for their health-care benefits are expected to stage protests.
Proposals put forward by stockholders include a call for Caterpillar to split the chairman and CEO positions; eliminate the staggered three-year terms that directors currently serve and replace them with annual elections; and establish a requirement that directors win the votes of a majority of shareholders — not just a plurality — in order to qualify for the board.
Peoria, Illinois-based Caterpillar has recommended shareholders vote against all three proposals.
A number of religious groups, including the governing body of the Church of England, have criticized Caterpillar for supporting what they characterize as Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.
The company sells bulldozers to the Israeli army, which has reinforced them with armor and used them to demolish homes of supporters of the Intifada.
Three years ago, a 23-year-old woman from Olympia, Washington named Rachel Corrie was crushed by one of those tractors in the Gaza Strip as she tried to stop it from demolishing a house. Her parents were expected to be outside Wednesday's meeting here.
Submitted by WallyCuddeford on Wed, 06/14/2006 - 11:46am.
I said it. Fuck Air America.
My friend Nikki and I were on Air America Radio this last Saturday evening, supposedly to talk about how we resisted military shipments being used by the Port of Olympia. Going up to Seattle and being on Air America was a total waste of our time. They didn't give a damn about one word of what we had to say. They certainly didn't want us talking about how we resisted the military shipments. They just wanted us to sit there so they could sound like they're on top of the antiwar movement, when in fact, they wouldn't know the antiwar movement if it had a die-in on their doorstep.
Liberal talk radio is a corporate, profit squeezing enterprise, just like right wing radio, just like NBC, just like Fox News. They have their niche. It's a place for rich liberal pundits who don't feel comfortable being full-fledged Republicans to sit and be waited on and eat fancy foods and feel good about themselves, and NOT a venue to convey any actual information, share meaningful viewpoints, build up the disenfranchised, give a voice to the voiceless, or disrupt the true status quo in any way. In fact, it is especially dangerous, in that it adds to the establishment's illusion of satisfying these needs without actually doing one lick of good. It satiates peoples' natural desire for such diversity of knowledge while withholding it.
Now, I know it wasn't technically Air America Radio. It was Radio Nation with Laura Flanders, which is syndicated by Air America, as well as other radio entities. I see no differentiation. This is not a good cop / bad cop situation, or rather, it is a good cop / bad cop situation, in that it is a bullshit distinction.
Submitted by Meta Hogan on Wed, 06/14/2006 - 11:08am.
The last email I got from Jim, he said he was going to label my address as spam. Presumably, this means my messages will not get through. In other, possibly related news, the last comment I posted to Bill White's blog (www.overthrow88.blogspot.com, under the "I get adopted" heading) has not been published yet, though he's published two new original posts since. It read something like this: I find it funny that someone from the NSM would condemn a group of people using the phrase "where ideas are all the same". Admit it, you were giggling when you typed that. I thought it was really funny, and I'm sorry those who were following that thread didn't get to read it. I hope he changes his mind and posts it. I also hope Jim changes his mind and continues to exchange emails with me; honestly, I kind of miss it already.
Andrew's great comment reminds me of this photo from April in Lansing, Michigan. Photo by Robert Killips of the Lansing State Journal, a group led by Corey Rivera washed down the state capitol steps after the NSM had left. Photo link
Submitted by Phil Owen on Wed, 06/14/2006 - 1:06am.
Below you will find an exchange of emails between myself and Jim Ramm of the National Socialist Movement. If you would like to talk with him yourself, please email him at mindfelon@yahoo.com
Phil Owen to mindfelon Jun 11 (3 days ago)
My dear friend Jim,
I, sir, am a christian anarchist and a card carrying member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or "wobblies"). I think that qualifies me as a proud "filthy commie scum", and an enemy of hate. I would be greatly honored if you would list me with Jade, Sarah, and others on your website. Thank you and blessings on your day. -Phil
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