Much better. Apology accepted.
"And you think Americans will do this?"
No, I do not. If they won't stand up for public schools, peace, and
parks, they are far too ignorant and craven to regain their republic or
Constitutional rights. I feel extremely sad for coming generations of
Americans and put my hope for the future in the citizen's of Africa,
South America, and Europe.
All the best,
Glenn
PS: Could you post some of the "extreme things" said about me, so that
list readers can see the ubiquitous mean-spirited tactics used against
dissenters. It will help readers understand some of their own fears and
help them understand why I long for the day I can say good riddance to
this upscale shopping district.
On 6/21/2011 1:27 PM, Lalevic, Darco wrote:
"The political elite from the international corporate party, whether
or not they are incumbents; must be removed from power by mass
protest. Voting for any of them has become completely irrelevant
because we are long past the point of no return!
There will be no "no trespassing signs" as Clark Park becomes
inhospitable to the former community portrayed as "prostitutes, gang,
members, and drug dealers." Permit rules and various police forces
will erect invisible but extreme barriers for the former community!
This barrier will be disproportionately directed at the poor, ethnic
minorities, immigrants and pro-democracy activists.
Ready for a serious discussion with mature adults,
Glenn"
Um, the straw man requires a misrepresentation of an opponents
position - so maybe you are right, I am misrepresenting your
position, and if so, I apologize as maybe I just don't understand it.
So, to be clear -
You're position is that the political elite must be removed by mass
protest? And you think Americans will do this? And that if they do
not, Clark Park will be the first step towards shutting out the poor,
minorities, and pro-democracy activists?
On 6/21/2011 10:25 AM, Lalevic, Darco wrote:
"Darco, I was extremely disappointed that you'd chosen the FOCP tactics."
Glenn-
It's funny (or sad) that the more I hear from you, the more convinced
I become of the most extreme things said of you. I have absolutely no
motivation to lie or distort the truth or defend FOCP or UCD. I have
no history of interaction with most of the people involved. In fact,
while I recognize the benefits of the UCD, FOCP, and the general
gentrification of my neighborhood (yes, I'm very proud to have lived
here my entire life), it's my criticisms and disagreements of some of
trends in the neighborhood that have pushed me to become more involved.
On many things, we clearly agree (the dangers of rising corporatism,
the use of chemicals on public park land), but your intentional
warping and muddying of facts so closely resembles exactly what you
accuse the FOCP (and others of), that it becomes preposterous.
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