2008 Woodie Awards
SectionsLetter: Attempt at activism shallow, will cast student as crazy
Issue date: 1/18/08 Section: Opinion
Ryan Culbertson-Faegre, you're a sophomore, right? I guess that makes more sense.
However, I don't want to be insulting to fellow 19- and 20-year-olds who grew out of their punk phase before they could drive.
If I may, I'll ask you a question, though I find it a trite method of arguing, but I'll indulge: Have you been following the elections at all?
I don't mean reading the latest issue of Ad Busters or watching Bill O'Reilly to see how riled up you can get. I mean watching debates, researching candidates, etc.
I ask because the two problems you mentioned are two of the biggest issues being campaigned against. Iraq war and lobbyists? Really? That's all you care to mention?
Considering the path of clichés you decided to rehash, I imagined you'd bring up carbon emissions, corporate-controlled media, Darfur - at least come up with more than two.
One of Obama's key talking points is the elimination of corporate lobbyists in Washington. And you'd be hard-pressed to name one democratic candidate in favor of the Iraq war.
Even Republican candidates concede that it was poorly done. I guess the real point of maturity we're missing here is the notion of futility.
Even if this gets any media attention, which I highly doubt it will go beyond Springfield, you're going to be cast as crazy. You know who had similar points and ideas to yours - except much more articulate? Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber.
You're going to get minimal support and ample criticism.
I have no doubt this is one of many letters to the editor in response to your "plan." If you don't like the government, "violent" protests won't change anything except your court attendance.
Change isn't the route.
Join an anarchist assembly that chooses to live independent of a need of government.
Krist Novoselic, old bassist for Nirvana, joined one. Give him a call. Nice mohawk, by the way. What kind of product do you use?
I'd almost chastise The Standard for publishing this shallow attempt at activism, but this is certainly going to bring in readers. Hell, I read both the article and the column. Good call, Stephen. Seriously, this is hilarious.
Trey George
senior, journalism
However, I don't want to be insulting to fellow 19- and 20-year-olds who grew out of their punk phase before they could drive.
If I may, I'll ask you a question, though I find it a trite method of arguing, but I'll indulge: Have you been following the elections at all?
I don't mean reading the latest issue of Ad Busters or watching Bill O'Reilly to see how riled up you can get. I mean watching debates, researching candidates, etc.
I ask because the two problems you mentioned are two of the biggest issues being campaigned against. Iraq war and lobbyists? Really? That's all you care to mention?
Considering the path of clichés you decided to rehash, I imagined you'd bring up carbon emissions, corporate-controlled media, Darfur - at least come up with more than two.
One of Obama's key talking points is the elimination of corporate lobbyists in Washington. And you'd be hard-pressed to name one democratic candidate in favor of the Iraq war.
Even Republican candidates concede that it was poorly done. I guess the real point of maturity we're missing here is the notion of futility.
Even if this gets any media attention, which I highly doubt it will go beyond Springfield, you're going to be cast as crazy. You know who had similar points and ideas to yours - except much more articulate? Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber.
You're going to get minimal support and ample criticism.
I have no doubt this is one of many letters to the editor in response to your "plan." If you don't like the government, "violent" protests won't change anything except your court attendance.
Change isn't the route.
Join an anarchist assembly that chooses to live independent of a need of government.
Krist Novoselic, old bassist for Nirvana, joined one. Give him a call. Nice mohawk, by the way. What kind of product do you use?
I'd almost chastise The Standard for publishing this shallow attempt at activism, but this is certainly going to bring in readers. Hell, I read both the article and the column. Good call, Stephen. Seriously, this is hilarious.
Trey George
senior, journalism
Viewing Comments 1 - 10 of 17
Ryan Culbertson-Faegre
posted 1/19/08 @ 3:50 PM CST
Mr. George,
thank you for your interest in my shenanigans. I will attempt to address each of your points. I am tired of defending myself from the same old character assassination, however, so my words will be soaked in sarcasm. (Continued…)
Trey George
posted 1/21/08 @ 6:02 PM CST
First, courtesy titles are irritating. Second, the word you're looking for is ad hominem.
It's fairly obvious this letter to the editor wasn't written for you. (Continued…)
Trey George
posted 1/28/08 @ 7:51 PM CST
A Bentsen? As in Lloyd? That's induction at its finest. Given how quick you are throw around the word logical, you'd think you'd avoid the ultimate logical fallacy. (Continued…)
Jesus
posted 1/29/08 @ 3:15 PM CST
Trey, I have been reading this forum and I'll say this as bluntly as possible.......
I want you inside me
Love,
God
Trey George
posted 1/30/08 @ 6:00 PM CST
Edit: You, JT Spagetti Monster, Foreign Born and 2/3s of the Holy Trinity might read this entire discussion.
Thanks for the correction, Mr. The Christ. (Continued…)
JT Spaghetti Monster
posted 1/31/08 @ 5:34 PM CST
Trey,
You say that most people do not want our troops home immediately, and you're right only technically - we want them home immediately OR within a year (http://www. (Continued…)
Trey George
posted 2/04/08 @ 2:37 PM CST
Again, this is messageboard-level communication - more than casual. Courtesy titles come off like nothing more than an awkward attempt at condescension. (Continued…)
Trey George
posted 2/06/08 @ 7:46 PM CST
I don't have time to respond to all of this right now, but your last paragraph especially frustrated me. Sartre would roll over in his grave if he heard someone calling nihilism and existentialism synonymous, which is what you're doing. (Continued…)
Aaron
posted 2/09/08 @ 4:00 PM CST
This all sounds like intellectual masturbation to me. Hell, both of you guys need a refill on that $5 dollar caffe latte. The stereotypes you both threw out there were spot on. (Continued…)
Aaron
posted 2/10/08 @ 1:59 PM CST
Did you know the Prius gets 60 mpg? IN THE CITY! With all the gas money saved we can definitely buy the bitches more bling... I like this Trey-ey-ey-ey-ey-ey character he actually gets it. (Continued…)
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