Hadn't read that one before. Thanks.

In reply to this comment by NordlichReiter:
Godamn, this is what I like to see.

Revolution is the Pod
Systems rattle from
When the Winds of Will are stirred
Excellent is Bloom

But except its Russet Base
Every Summer be
The Entomber of itself,
So of Liberty --

Left inactive on the Stalk
All its Purple fled
Revolution shakes it for
Test if it be dead. - Emily Dickinson

How do you peacefully protest something? Ask nicely for the government to quit raping the earth and committing genocide against millions of innocent people, all while funding wars that deplete our national reserve of both money and soldiers? Offer them brownies in exchange for peace? Get real.

I advocate violence, not in irrational amounts that cause chaos, but in specifically utilized methods that bring down the establishment and allow for the emergence of a true republic. All while peaceful protesters are constantly ignored, because nobody in power listens to peace.

Oh, and did you just say my icon is a joke? First of all, "avatar icon" is redundant, like your junk DNA. Secondly, it's meant to be a joke. Either that or Zombie Bush just ate your entire family, peacenik. Fuck off.

>> ^cigaro78:
"Overturn cars! Knock over reporters!"
Haha listen to you pencil neck in front of your PC, criticizing a peaceful protest and advocating violence. You're a joke, you and your avatar icon.

I often think that if we ever need an updated national anthem that truly captures the modern American spirit, we need Rage Against The Machine to write it.

*sigh* Where is the RAGE? The machine is next door and you're busy playing sing-along!

Go burn down the motherfucking machine! Rush the cops and barrel your way into the building, tearing down everything in sight. Create anarchy for the system! Overturn cars! Knock over reporters! Destroy it all, you goddamned fucking AMATEURS!

You know what happens when you advocate peaceful rage against the machine? NOTHING.

Upvote for the a cappella version of my favorite songs, but not for anything else. Fuck! This country dies while crowds go to karaoke. What a fucking shame.

On a very related note: http://www.videosift.com/video/Rage-Against-the-Machine-RNC-090208-Performs-Acapella

In reply to this comment by EDD:
I. LOVE. THIS.
Thank you. Spread the word my friend. I everybody should see this, but I don't think the title is good enough. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the vote on http://www.videosift.com/video/Rage-Against-the-Machine-RNC-090208-Performs-Acapella
I think people really need to see this video. Any suggestions on making a better title?

In reply to this comment by kronosposeidon:
Your avatar might possibly be my favorite.

Why thank you. It's part of an animated gif that I found here: http://remiq.net/img/7629,bouncy,wardrobe_malfunction,gif,breasts,.html

Do you like Rage against the Machine? if so, check out this video I just found. http://www.videosift.com/video/Rage-Against-the-Machine-RNC-090208-Performs-Acapella
I think it's my new favorite video. Cheers

Tags for this video have been changed from 'audioslave, out of exile, chis cornell, rage against the machine, 2005' to 'audioslave, out of exile, chris cornell, rage against the machine, 2005' - edited by my15minutes

I don't like these huge ads, either, but this is flagrant abuse of their right to private property - eyesore or not. I hate to be the square in here who's not blindly willing to rage against the machine and all that, but I am a fan of freedom on all sides even when it goes against my personal wants. Therefore, they're free to show their horrific ads even if I dislike them.

Downvote. sorry MG.

Iron Maiden - A Matter of Life and Death.

Rage Against The Machine - The Battle of Los Angeles

I have to check my collection at home for me, but for now I dig chicks

Meanwhile check out this great site for Album Covers. http://tralfaz-archives.com/coverart/cover_art_list.html and this one as it gives alot of background information. http://www.superseventies.com/greatestalbumcovers.html

I try to have an open mind about these things, but aside from the accusation of "shadow government" which you could level at any one of these so-called "think tanks", I'm not sure what's so wrong about participating in an international governmental body.

I'm also curious, is Bush part of CFR?

How about European nations, are they?

Are the U.N., WTO, ICC, all hotbeds of CFR activity?

My problem with this whole line of thinking is that while Bill Clinton and Bush agree on the necessity of NAFTA, they disagree on the way they respond to the UN, WTO, and ICC. Bill Clinton, and Bush 41 liked 'em, Bush 43 despises them. McCain talks pie in the sky about replacing them with new organizations with more limited membership, and a more NATO-like bent. Long story short, if all these guys are all marching to CFR's orders, why have their policies toward international governing bodies differed?

Personally, I see changing NAFTA into NAU as a good thing, since it'd temper some of that capitalistic exploitation with a regulatory body that would make the playing field equal between all three countries, like with the EU. I wouldn't mind changing from the dollar to an "Amero" if it's a strong currency, especially if the dollar is gonna keep racing for parity with the Yen.

I hear Hillary Clinton and Obama making minor noises about "renegotiating" NAFTA to move slightly in this direction (and that's probably an exaggeration at that), but McCain says it's fine as is, and should just be expanded to Central America, too.

I may be a fire-breathing liberal, but free trade should be the policy, so long as there are protections for consumers, workers, and the environment. Protectionism ultimately stifles the economy to everyone's detriment, even if in the short term it can be beneficial.

Rage against the machine music notwithstanding, I don't see anything sinister about a group that sees a global governing body as being a necessity for globalization to work properly. I think we're being hit now by the problems of not doing that while still happily globalizing away (e.g. lead paint in toys, jobs moving overseas, stagnant/shrinking wages, etc.).

AIPAC or PNAC on the other hand, those guys are just out to screw with us.

RE: Music.. Iron man was Sabbath, not AC/DC, and the rest of the music is by a band that has already disbanded (audioslave - chris cornell left, apparently didn't bother to inform his band mates, so they re-formed into Rage against the machine).

Correct though that it rocks

Nice! I'll try to keep them in mind. I'm a little backed up on bands that I need to check out, but I don't have enough delicious 80s rocking out on my computer right now.

In reply to this comment by smibbo:
Killing Joke were kinda like the Rage Against the Machine of their time except they weren't as political as they were meta-sociological - trying to be a dark reflection of the culture of the times. I highly recommend the first three albums (eponymous, "What's THIS for?" and "Revelations") as well as "Pandemonium" as their best stuff.

In reply to this comment by JAPR:
I'm sad to say I've never even heard of this band, but that's a really catchy riff.

Killing Joke were kinda like the Rage Against the Machine of their time except they weren't as political as they were meta-sociological - trying to be a dark reflection of the culture of the times. I highly recommend the first three albums (eponymous, "What's THIS for?" and "Revelations") as well as "Pandemonium" as their best stuff.

In reply to this comment by JAPR:
I'm sad to say I've never even heard of this band, but that's a really catchy riff.