What's The Matter With Oakland?

The Atlantic ^ | 11/3/11 | Megan McArdle

[BigAl13]

Or her mustache.

[driftless2]

What decent, law-abiding liberals, the few that there are, won’t admit is that at the core of liberalism lies the ethos of disorder. Inside the body of many young libs beats the heart of a vandal. As it’s no surprise that leftist causes invariably turn violent, it’s no shock that the overwhelming majority of political vandalism is caused by leftist malcontents. By nature, liberals hate order and seek to establish disorder.

[driftless2]

"minimizing their own crimes"

Most libs refuse to look at the black, violent heart of liberalism.

[driftless2]

"turn and bite them"

They're riding the tiger.

[Rick_Michael]

The problem with Oakland: it’s Oakland.

[Haiku Guy]

The problem with Oakland: it’s Oakland.

There's no prayer there...

[marty60]

HUMMM, is this the start of Limo Libs, trying to weasel their way out of supporting these thugs.

Honey if you had Binged or Google Oakland in the late 60’s, you would see that there is nothing the MATTER with OAKLAND. This IS Oakland. Period.

[GSWarrior]

Occupy Oakland has taken down two large banners that were the most visible from the street--'Abolish Capital' and 'Close The Prisons.'

No doubt a PR move on their part.

[GSWarrior]

I don't want to sound like a conspiracy nut, but I haver entertained thoughts that perhaps the whole thing was orchestrated in part by Quan. But then, I don't think her brain capacity would allow that.

Do you remember when the Oakland schools taught Ebonics to students? That was the brain-child of then-schoolboard member Jean Quan.

[Carry_Okie]

I don't want to sound like a conspiracy nut, but I haver entertained thoughts that perhaps the whole thing was orchestrated in part by Quan. But then, I don't think her brain capacity would allow that.

Agreed. She does know how to follow instructions however, as long as they are kept simple.

What the Slave Party is doing is simple, but almost incomprehensibly evil. They'll even tell you their intentions, and people will simply discount them as lunacy. They are, however, deadly serious and will act upon those expressed intentions, but only if they think they can get away with it. That they are cowards in heart and soul is what makes them so dangerous.

[Wordkraft]

What’s the matter with Oakland?

Everything

[TankerKC]

And large political protests should strive to avoid things that make others afraid for their physical safety, even if you know in your heart that you mean no harm. Whoever organized this should have known better.

If you fear for your safety at a Tea Party rally, it is an irrational fear.

If you fear for your safety at an OWS rally, it is a rational fear.

[MplsSteve]

Laz, regarding Post #14 - would you hit it?