I’m not much of one for New Year’s resolutions, but I really like number 33 on this list compiled by Woody Guthrie in 1942… “Wake Up and Fight.” There are a lot of great ideas on the list, but that’s the one that really resonates with me… to the point that I’m almost inclined to say that it’s tattoo-worthy.
If you know of a better resolution, I’d love to hear it.
[This scan comes courtesy of Boing Boing.]
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One great way to fight back is to support the reelection campaign of Bernie Sanders. Here’s a letter from the Senator.
I like “Have Company But Don’t Waste Time.”
Kill Facists
Or Fascists
I like your endorsement of this Woody Guthrie idea, “Wake up and fight.”
But instead, maybe we can take the easier route — just repeal the whole Constitution, and cease pretending this country is a democracy, and instead let the billionaires do whatever they wish, no questions asked.
I’ve decided to skip #7 until after Mittenfest.
Move to Canada.
This is much better that “Go to sleep crying”, which was my resolution last year.
Mark: “If you know of a better resolution, I’d like to hear it”
Well, I don’t know if this is “better” or not (the ones you listed are pretty good), but here’s a go: how about supporting substantive anti-racism? That is, instead of mere **appearance** of anti-racism, or rhetorical anti-racism, (as favored by the gatekeeper/fake left), why not try the Real Deal — support of that which might actually result in REAL change that opposes and reverses racist policies, institutions and programs?
I give you this video for plain talk regarding same.
This guy has it together, much more so than the average “progressive” “liberal” white. You might even say that he “gets it”.
Regarding the prison-industrial complex and the systemic racism thereof; history of (racist) War on Drugs; etc:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6sYZxZi4qQ&feature=player_embedded#t=187s
“they’d rather [portray] Ron Paul the racist, so that he doesnt get your vote, so that they can push some other fuckin neocon or Obama on you….”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6sYZxZi4qQ&feature=player_embedded#t=470s
“the fact is that Ron Paul is more pro-black than president Obama… Obama is still willing to lock your black ass up if you get caught smoking a J…”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6sYZxZi4qQ&feature=player_embedded#t=523s
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Take-home question:
Why is endless war and gross violation of civil rights OK with “progressives” and “liberals”?
It’s a little disturbing how many of his resolutions are about basic hygiene.
Here’s two on my list: Learn another language. Learn more history.
Make sure, I don’t miss the view of, some hot ass spandex chick running or riding her bike.
WL.
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You’re not, by any chance, related to, Christopher Walken, are you?