tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34047704.post4950889468227589666..comments2023-07-29T04:36:01.064-04:00Comments on spurs: Post election wrap up:Brokerage politics at its bestDerrida (sous rature)http://www.blogger.com/profile/18442077918675191074noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34047704.post-29105138058727183732007-10-17T15:14:00.000-04:002007-10-17T15:14:00.000-04:00raymaker,Nice to hear from you. There's always roo...raymaker,<BR/>Nice to hear from you. There's always room for your inane little drivel in the blogosphere and in my comments section. But I was right wasn't I? Kinsella did have you on a tight leash during the election. Smart move, you were a bit of an albatross. Anyway, I assume you've kissed and made up. You must feel validated finding yourself back on Warren's blogroll. You're a good little Sancho Panza.<BR/><BR/>As for the voters' fault bit. What were you doing during the Marx 101 lecture? Cuddling up to your John Locke? Or was it your Ayn Rand? A Marxist never blames the people, and in fact often comes perilously close to overly romanticizing "the people". Even when voters vote against their best interest, Marxists don't blame the voters. You know, the whole hegemony, ideology critique thing.<BR/>So, I actually blame all but the voters. Just another example of your disingenuous and perverse readings.Derrida (sous rature)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18442077918675191074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34047704.post-89819940661895594842007-10-17T11:36:00.000-04:002007-10-17T11:36:00.000-04:00Oh. I see. It's the voters' fault. You are crazier...Oh. I see. It's the voters' fault. <BR/><BR/>You are crazier than Marilyn Churley and Peter Kormos put together on a crazy ship sailing to Crazy Island.Raymakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323473999092395247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34047704.post-65788778151283882642007-10-17T10:00:00.000-04:002007-10-17T10:00:00.000-04:00Angry at the state of politics in this country? Be...Angry at the state of politics in this country? Better believe it! But really just doing my duty in a democracy. Governments mitigate the truly revolutionary potential of the people in two basic ways: fear & demoralization. Canada is particularly adept at the latter. Nearly half of the electorate couldn't see a reason to vote in the recent election, let alone to feel engaged and speak out.<BR/><BR/>Is my anger and vigilance personal? No. The signifier Warren Kinsella is a symptom that I only know through words and tactics. <BR/><BR/>Interesting that my signature "It is enough for you to know that I will be waiting", has generally been interpreted in one of two opposing ways. As menacing or threatening. Generally narcissists and Conservatives have this reaction. Or as the supreme statement of ethical commitment to another (think of the Four Tops "Reach Out"). Generally progressives and communitarians have this reaction.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to you too.Derrida (sous rature)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18442077918675191074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34047704.post-49980221375475039262007-10-16T21:49:00.000-04:002007-10-16T21:49:00.000-04:00You seem very angry. Good luck to you.You seem very angry. Good luck to you.Warren Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17624225131635470102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34047704.post-16346095682966124802007-10-16T09:52:00.000-04:002007-10-16T09:52:00.000-04:00Warren,Yes, Warren, the only rational explanation ...Warren,<BR/>Yes, Warren, the only rational explanation as to why someone would consistently disagree with you is that she/he must be crazy. Surprise, surprise, an ad hominem attack from you. Let me return the favour. You have spoken like the true narcissist crippled by delusions of grandeur that you are.<BR/><BR/>Now if you're upset that I've spent more time calling you on your bullshit than I have on Cherniak, there's a simple reason for that. You are closer to ground zero of that vile stench called Liberal opportunistic/ brokerage politics than he is. And yes, you are a symptom of the decline of modern politics (wanton negative campaigning, superficial critique, puerile ad hominem attacks, sophomoric pranks, win at any cost, etc.). <BR/><BR/>To be sure, you're not the only one, and as we head towards a federal election (with which you've stated you'll have nothing to do), my attention will undoubtedly turn elsewhere. And if you're wondering why pay attention at all. Not only because it is my social responsibility to do so but the cost of not paying attention leads to 22% of the electorate awarding absolute power to a reckless government. See <B><A HREF="http://actsofcitizenship.blogspot.com/2007/10/i-hope-ontario-liberals-are-claiming.html" REL="nofollow">here</A></B>.<BR/><BR/>As I've said to your pal, Raymaker, whom I see you've unmuzzled since the election, "it is enough for you to know that I'll be waiting." You are not my enemy, you are not my friend. You are you.<BR/><BR/>p.s. if the NDP were to be subsumed by any political party better that it be by the only other party with any principles left. Until then, we persist.Derrida (sous rature)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18442077918675191074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34047704.post-37775174978277180652007-10-15T19:02:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:02:00.000-04:00Why are you so fixated on me?Perhaps it is because...Why are you so fixated on me?<BR/><BR/>Perhaps it is because you are crazy. That is the only rational explanation. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, keep up the good work. Your party will be subsumed by the Greens soon enough.Warren Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17624225131635470102noreply@blogger.com