An Open Letter to Ben

[BluegrassCat]

Hey Ben,

First I should say that I value your presence on here. Your channelling of Glen Greenwald is necessary, he's a great non-partisan source for the threats to civil liberties. Your reading and listening list usually seems right on. I say usually because I can't watch all the videos you post and that's the reason for this thread.

You come at politics from a purist and populist approach and I dig that but you post waaaaaay too many videos. I would love to hear just what you have to say, a brief summary, cause I'm not gonna watch all your videos. I'm here for the girls, the porn, and the politics last. And I feel like a lot of your points that you want considered are completely ignored because you express them only through video. So, make your point yourself and then post a video for those who want more. Or maybe make a video response thread where people argue only with vids.

I think you offer a really important POV of opposition to President Obama that is grounded in reality (unlike the partisan racist haters like OMK). This administration's drone executions of American citizens without trial or warrant should be truly worrisome to every American. And the Wall Street ass-burrowing of this administration deserves to be exposed too.

So keep reading, keep posting but give more of your own voice and less to videos (especially Ron Paul who would rather you die of water poisoning than pass a federal law preventing it).

Cheers!

[broncofan]

I have watched some of the videos some very good. But often it's a bit of a gamble for the viewer because watching ALL of them would be quite an investment of time.

[Ben]

I try and be selective.
You could overlook some or half, I guess.
Anyway, I usually look for vids that interest me. So, um, not entirely sure who will be interested in them.
Anyway, as Gore Vidal pointed out: I've my didactic side. So -- :) :) :)

[onmyknees]

Hey Ben,

First I should say that I value your presence on here. Your channelling of Glen Greenwald is necessary, he's a great non-partisan source for the threats to civil liberties. Your reading and listening list usually seems right on. I say usually because I can't watch all the videos you post and that's the reason for this thread.

You come at politics from a purist and populist approach and I dig that but you post waaaaaay too many videos. I would love to hear just what you have to say, a brief summary, cause I'm not gonna watch all your videos. I'm here for the girls, the porn, and the politics last. And I feel like a lot of your points that you want considered are completely ignored because you express them only through video. So, make your point yourself and then post a video for those who want more. Or maybe make a video response thread where people argue only with vids.

I think you offer a really important POV of opposition to President Obama that is grounded in reality (unlike the partisan racist haters like OMK). This administration's drone executions of American citizens without trial or warrant should be truly worrisome to every American. And the Wall Street ass-burrowing of this administration deserves to be exposed too.

So keep reading, keep posting but give more of your own voice and less to videos (especially Ron Paul who would rather you die of water poisoning than pass a federal law preventing it).

Cheers!


You're a cheap punk...that's one step below a cheap whore. Ben ...tell him to go fuck himself...better yet...tell me to tell him to go fuck himself. Post as many videos as you like and tell this whiny pussy to kiss your ass. He's like the bug that splats on your winshield...annoying but met with a proper fate.

And when you've lost the argument, or can't engage with anything of substance, you play the race card....or better yet use a Hitler referrence. It's totally meaningless and actually a great source of humor to me.

[natina]

IF I HAD A FRIEND LIKE BEN,like ben

Jackson five - Ben 1972 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQyvQWrGE1g)

[Prospero]

You're a cheap punk...that's one step below a cheap whore. Ben ...tell him to go fuck himself...better yet...tell me to tell him to go fuck himself. Post as many videos as you like and tell this whiny pussy to kiss your ass. He's like the bug that splats on your winshield...annoying but met with a proper fate.

And when you've lost the argument, or can't engage with anything of substance, you play the race card....or better yet use a Hitler referrence. It's totally meaningless and actually a great source of humor to me.

What a subtle and reasoned response to a perfectly polite post.

[broncofan]

(especially Ron Paul who would rather you die of water poisoning than pass a federal law preventing it).


:):)

[BluegrassCat]

You're a cheap punk...that's one step below a cheap whore. Ben ...tell him to go fuck himself...better yet...tell me to tell him to go fuck himself. Post as many videos as you like and tell this whiny pussy to kiss your ass. He's like the bug that splats on your winshield...annoying but met with a proper fate.

And when you've lost the argument, or can't engage with anything of substance, you play the race card....or better yet use a Hitler referrence. It's totally meaningless and actually a great source of humor to me.

LOL. What a crazy asshole. I can almost hear the flecks of spittle hitting the computer screen as he smashes his keyboard.

[Prospero]

LOL. What a crazy asshole. I can almost hear the flecks of spittle hitting the computer screen as he smashes his keyboard.

I think your approach is a wider one than to challenge this fellow with facts or information. Yes... it's a good job that you can't download bile or spittle isn't it

[Ben]

Hey Ben,

First I should say that I value your presence on here. Your channelling of Glen Greenwald is necessary, he's a great non-partisan source for the threats to civil liberties. Your reading and listening list usually seems right on. I say usually because I can't watch all the videos you post and that's the reason for this thread.

You come at politics from a purist and populist approach and I dig that but you post waaaaaay too many videos. I would love to hear just what you have to say, a brief summary, cause I'm not gonna watch all your videos. I'm here for the girls, the porn, and the politics last. And I feel like a lot of your points that you want considered are completely ignored because you express them only through video. So, make your point yourself and then post a video for those who want more. Or maybe make a video response thread where people argue only with vids.

I think you offer a really important POV of opposition to President Obama that is grounded in reality (unlike the partisan racist haters like OMK). This administration's drone executions of American citizens without trial or warrant should be truly worrisome to every American. And the Wall Street ass-burrowing of this administration deserves to be exposed too.

So keep reading, keep posting but give more of your own voice and less to videos (especially Ron Paul who would rather you die of water poisoning than pass a federal law preventing it).

Cheers!

On Ron Paul, well, I have mixed feelings. On certain things I agree with him. On others, well, not so much.
He's very good with respect to foreign policy.... Even on foreign aid. And it's true: we send money overseas to enrich very rich dictators. That's true. Sad, but true. All our money, sadly, isn't helping starving children.
And Ron Paul has always had a sensible approach to the so-called "War" on drugs. Why not have a war on dandruff and alcohol?
As Paul has stated: it's a health issue. And it is.
I mean, nicotine is bad. As is caffeine. Um, pollution, too, isn't good for one's health.... But oil companies have power. It's about power: who has it, who doesn't.
And, too, a lot of the illicit drug money is laundered through the big banks. Ya wanna stop drugs: throw bankers in prison!

Ron Paul on a failed Drug War and excessive laws @ UC Davis 5-3-2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZu9owoeP8)

HSBC Said to Have Laundered Mexican Drug Cash - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRsoiXaqAcM)

[BluegrassCat]

On Ron Paul, well, I have mixed feelings. On certain things I agree with him. On others, well, not so much.
He's very good with respect to foreign policy.... Even on foreign aid. And it's true: we send money overseas to enrich very rich dictators. That's true. Sad, but true. All our money, sadly, isn't helping starving children.
And Ron Paul has always had a sensible approach to the so-called "War" on drugs. Why not have a war on dandruff and alcohol?
As Paul has stated: it's a health issue. And it is.
I mean, nicotine is bad. As is caffeine. Um, pollution, too, isn't good for one's health.... But oil companies have power. It's about power: who has it, who doesn't.
And, too, a lot of the illicit drug money is laundered through the big banks. Ya wanna stop drugs: throw bankers in prison!



You're right, on foreign policy and drug policy Ron Paul makes a lot of sense. And you gotta respect his unwillingness to pander. But he's a total kook on domestic and monetary policy. And the sad thing is that you had to listen to a kook to hear anything halfway sane at the Republican debates.

Btw is caffeine really that bad? Cuz if so I'm screwed.