SapereAude Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Saw this online and thought of Maximus http://www.newyouth.com/moviereviews.asp Gladiator? Really? I must have missed something..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rearden_Steel Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) What about Antz? Why is that on the list. I seen it only once years ago, but from what I remember it was about a Ant forgoing his "social responsibility" and perusing his own values. Edited July 29, 2009 by Rearden_Steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Saw this online and thought of Maximus http://www.newyouth.com/moviereviews.asp Gladiator? Really? I must have missed something..... You and I both, brother. The movie is about Honor, something the Socialist douchewaffles have no concept of. I see they listed Braveheart as well - a movie celebrating the fight for Freedom against oppression. Not exactly what I think of as a Socialist movie. Edit: These cats have a discussion board. These people are total loons! Edited July 29, 2009 by Maximus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiuol Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 What about Antz? Why is that on the list. I seen it only once years ago, but from what I remember it was about a Ant forgoing his "social responsibility" and perusing his own values. Probably something with taking down the ruling class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Socialist douchewaffles ROTFLMAO.... Can I borrow that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 ROTFLMAO.... Can I borrow that? Sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thales Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm sure they don't have the movie "The Lives of Others" on their list. It really ticks me off to see people who refuse to learn from history, when history shows something to be horrific and deadly in practice. It's really beneath contempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapereAude Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I have to admit to being fascinated by young socialists. Having discovered Ayn Rand & Objectivism at a relatively early age I never understood the collectivist phase that so many young people go through. Strangely despite being very vocal about my views many of my regulars (I own a bar) lean heavily towards the left. I find by debating them without berating them that their views slowly change. In fact I've recently done promotions like "bring in a copy of Atlas Shrugged get a free shot" "quote Ayn Rand get a free beer" type things. The kids like me enough I guess that many of them actually start reading these things and getting them. In large part, I blame the Republicans for this, for letting the religious right hijack their agenda. Many kids start off rejecting the religion, hatred of gays, anti-choice on abortion and such that Republicans represent to them and the lefties are only too happy to snap them up. Many of them can be salvaged and I think it is our interest to do so. While laughing at their silliness behind their backs of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake_Ellison Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Dammit, I knew those tigers were commies. Why else would they turn on the Emperor's people? (By the way, the serious answer would be that in their stupid minds, these morons think that Maximus fighting the Emperor is the same as their struggle against Imperialism. It is just that simple-minded.) The other movies are also about fighting tyranny, and these little douches do tend to see themselves as Che Guevara's slightly retarded clones. Except they have the time and resources to sit around and chat about it, on account of their stupid parents satisfying their every whim with the help of those Capitalist bank accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rearden_Steel Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) I have to admit to being fascinated by young socialists. Having discovered Ayn Rand & Objectivism at a relatively early age I never understood the collectivist phase that so many young people go through. Strangely despite being very vocal about my views many of my regulars (I own a bar) lean heavily towards the left. I find by debating them without berating them that their views slowly change. In fact I've recently done promotions like "bring in a copy of Atlas Shrugged get a free shot" "quote Ayn Rand get a free beer" type things. Whoa! Free beer for a Ayn Rand quote!?!? Where is this bar? I assume by PDX you mean Portland? Edited July 30, 2009 by Rearden_Steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Lester Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 In large part, I blame the Republicans for this, for letting the religious right hijack their agenda. Many kids start off rejecting the religion, hatred of gays, anti-choice on abortion and such that Republicans represent to them and the lefties are only too happy to snap them up. Many of them can be salvaged and I think it is our interest to do so. While laughing at their silliness behind their backs of course. EXACTLY!!! Most young people new to politics are rejecting the social aspects of "conservatism," and aren't thinking about the fiscal issues as much as the "conservative's" consistent assault on civil liberties. As the youth get older, and having enough of their earnings stolen, they begin to notice the fiscal aspects of conservatism, and are placed squarely on a moral dilemma. Many people have much more financial responsibilities as they get older, and are then willing to "compromise" their aspirations of "social freedom" for "fiscal freedom." What is so sad is that we are almost forced to make such a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberTodd Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I have to admit to being fascinated by young socialists. Having discovered Ayn Rand & Objectivism at a relatively early age I never understood the collectivist phase that so many young people go through. Strangely despite being very vocal about my views many of my regulars (I own a bar) lean heavily towards the left. I find by debating them without berating them that their views slowly change. In fact I've recently done promotions like "bring in a copy of Atlas Shrugged get a free shot" "quote Ayn Rand get a free beer" type things. Please tell me that your bar is called "Atlas Chugged." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadkat Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Please tell me that your bar is called "Atlas Chugged." Best. Bar name. EVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chops Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Please tell me that your bar is called "Atlas Chugged." Oh, that is hysterical! My hat is off to you, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapereAude Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Please tell me that your bar is called "Atlas Chugged." Why Didn't I think of that?! haha, maybe next one I open... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleBravo Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 EXACTLY!!! Most young people new to politics are rejecting the social aspects of "conservatism," and aren't thinking about the fiscal issues as much as the "conservative's" consistent assault on civil liberties. As the youth get older, and having enough of their earnings stolen, they begin to notice the fiscal aspects of conservatism, and are placed squarely on a moral dilemma. Many people have much more financial responsibilities as they get older, and are then willing to "compromise" their aspirations of "social freedom" for "fiscal freedom." What is so sad is that we are almost forced to make such a choice. I was one of these youths. It is not "cool" to be conservative in any way, shape, or form. Im glad I have read what i have read when i read it, before it was too late for reform! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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