I just caught this, originally posted on February 1 to the Web page for People's Weekly World. It's from a diatribe against the Fox television program "24" by PWW's John Wojcik.
Notice how the writer goes on to explain just why terrorism is such a bad thing. I mean, Stalin was just so much better at systematically killing people than some rinky dink terrorists. </sarcasm>
MSNBC commentator Keith Oberman [sic] rightly described "24" as "naked brainwashing."
All people of good will, of course, oppose terrorism. The Communist Party USA has often pointed out that terrorism substitutes individual acts of violence for the mass action essential for real progressive change.
Wojcik also cited NewsBusters as evidence of why "24" is an evil neo-conservative/Bush White House agitprop:
It is no accident that the right-wing web site Newsbusters.Org says “24” is required viewing.
You can read more of Wojcik here if you're in need of a good laugh.
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I wonder if KO will brag ab
February 3, 2007 - 20:14 ET by mlongI wonder if KO will brag about being quoted by the People's Weekly World?
"mass action for progressive
February 3, 2007 - 20:40 ET by ArmedDad"mass action for progressive change"...Would that be the mass-murders by Stalin,Mao or Pol Pot Mr communist speaks of?
By the way,I've never seen "2
February 3, 2007 - 20:49 ET by ArmedDadBy the way,I've never seen "24".Are you guys gonna give me the boot since watching is "required" here at NB?
I don't watch it either
February 4, 2007 - 01:20 ET by Carl KolchakI don't watch "24" either, and nobody has banned me. I'll take Vince Terranova from "Wiseguy" as a government undercover agent over "24". I think Vince Terranova could take Jack Bauer in a fight. Not the 'Jack Bauer' who posts on here, because he is cool, but Kiefer Sutherland.
"AAAHHHHHHH....2 minute warning" Frank McPike
Jack Bauer versus Erich Honecker
February 4, 2007 - 01:02 ET by Carl KolchakI have to admit I don't watch "24" either, but a good idea would be to have Jack Bauer go back in time and take on Erich Honecker and the Stasi. Erich Honecker and the Stasi are some fine left wingers in World History aren't they. Armed guards on the wall to prevent people from leaving East Berlin, as well as mines and guard dogs versus Jack Bauer. I would probably have to watch those episodes.
"The Wall will be standing in 50 and even in 100 years, if the reasons for it are not removed." Erich Honecker
Was he comparing communism
February 4, 2007 - 01:02 ET by sanskritgWas he comparing communism to right-wing politics?
OK, I've got it now: "
February 4, 2007 - 07:09 ET by motherbeltOK, I've got it now: "The West Wing" and "Commander-in-Chief" equals timely, interesting television. "24" equals "naked brainwashing."
I just started watching "24" this season and immediately got hooked. Why? Because it's conservative, or Republican, or right wing? No, because it's edge-of-the-seat exciting. It's always done too soon for me.
This is just more bilge....Liberalism is the "default" position for "normal" people; then you have those "right wing-nuts."
Good point MB. Also, I have
February 4, 2007 - 08:21 ET by Chicago RepublicanGood point MB. Also, I have to tell you until this season I held out on "24" (couldn't share my addiction with the Sopranos), but I'm hooked as well. Great cigar show too.