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NYRA vs. Senator Douche.
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Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche.

You know, I could write a long essay pointing out all the subtle tricks that they used to make it seem as though they were complimenting Nadel while actually belittling him in the audience's eyes, how they blatantly ignored factual evidence, how they manipulated images to create a biased debate environment, or how they framed it as a safety issue instead of a legal rights issue.

I could do that, but it would be pointless. Our side would cheer and their side would ignore me and nothing would change. So instead let's leave it at this:

Students, READ THAT MANUAL. Study it well, and if you have any materials in your room that are illegal for you to own because of your age, hide them in places that it doesn't mention. DO NOT GIVE UP YOUR WEAPONS. The shared attitudes that the government and the media have towards you, the attitude displayed in this video, is the final nail in the coffin of negotiation. They will NEVER see you as human beings and the time may come soon when you need those concealed guns to protect your human rights from the people who say they represent your safety. So I say again: don't pick a fight, don't do anything stupid, but DO NOT LET THEM CONFISCATE YOUR WEAPONS.

I think Buenaventura Durruti is a pretty cool guy. eh kills fascists and doesnt afraid of ruins.
The quickest way to kill a revolution is to wait for it.
02-03-2011 06:56 AM
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NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Absnt - 02-01-2011, 07:16 PM
NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - James Comey - 05-20-2017, 11:22 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Desu - 02-01-2011, 08:08 PM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - -/- - 02-02-2011, 03:01 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - SoulRiser - 02-02-2011, 04:52 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Desu - 02-02-2011, 04:56 AM
RE: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - The man - 05-20-2017, 08:36 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - SoulRiser - 02-02-2011, 07:35 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Absnt - 02-02-2011, 07:36 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - SoulRiser - 02-02-2011, 09:16 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Rebelnerd - 02-03-2011 06:56 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - -/- - 02-03-2011, 07:05 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - waspline - 02-05-2011, 09:10 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Blobthe15 - 02-20-2011, 07:02 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Absnt - 02-20-2011, 11:25 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - SciVille - 02-21-2011, 05:10 PM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Absnt - 02-21-2011, 06:56 PM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - McGee! - 02-23-2011, 07:09 AM
Re: NYRA vs. Senator Douche. - Negative - 02-27-2011, 09:00 AM

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