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The Oil Drum: THE POLITICS OF OIL: THE DISCOURSE MUST CHANGE | 73 comments (73 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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On that I agree. Particularly on DKos, it seems odd to me to see blue-state (sub)urbanites suddenly worried about the fate of the red-state rural poor they so often despise.

guaranteed to evoke a violent reaction from police is to challenge their right to "define the situation." --- David Graeber citing Marc Cooper

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Apr 27th, 2006 at 10:38:47 AM EST
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Re: The Oil Drum: THE POLITICS OF OIL: THE DISCOUR (none / 1)

It's the liberal version of the estate tax arguement. Disgusts me.

And don't forget Clinton on Nafta and Welfare reform... Ooohhhh, we care so much about the poor. Then buy a cheaper car and give the difference to charity. Puhlease...

Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire

by p------- on Thu Apr 27th, 2006 at 06:12:45 PM EST
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