Comments on: ‘It would be nice to have a secret government.’ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:23:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: tom baker http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1729581 tom baker Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:07:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1729581 brainwashing - it's not just for mad scientists anymore!! brainwashing – it’s not just for mad scientists anymore!!

]]> By: Parrotlover77 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1729429 Parrotlover77 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:43:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1729429 You gotta love how on the one hand they want everybody to be ultra-right-leaning Christian zombies, and on the other hand they get turned on by the thought of killing people for their cause. How do they get away with this crap? Are the followers on the right just completely brainwashed? I mean REALLY brainwashed, not just a metaphorical term. And for the record, NO, I do not want there to be a "secret government" with the authority to torture and kill. That's just gross. It makes me sick to my stomach. "Dark dirty world" -- fascists always have to have "the other" that we are against to make their arguments work. Without that persistent enemy, their arguments make no sense. You gotta love how on the one hand they want everybody to be ultra-right-leaning Christian zombies, and on the other hand they get turned on by the thought of killing people for their cause.

How do they get away with this crap? Are the followers on the right just completely brainwashed? I mean REALLY brainwashed, not just a metaphorical term.

And for the record, NO, I do not want there to be a “secret government” with the authority to torture and kill. That’s just gross. It makes me sick to my stomach.

“Dark dirty world” — fascists always have to have “the other” that we are against to make their arguments work. Without that persistent enemy, their arguments make no sense.

]]> By: tom baker http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1729339 tom baker Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:28:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1729339 I think "deep, dark, and ugly" better describes Surnow's prurient imagination. Isn't he one of Rush's Dominican sex-junket buddies??? Robertson/Surnow '08 - come on RNC - Run these bad boys!!!!!! I think “deep, dark, and ugly” better describes Surnow’s prurient imagination. Isn’t he one of Rush’s Dominican sex-junket buddies???

Robertson/Surnow ‘08 – come on RNC – Run these bad boys!!!!!!

]]> By: Every American http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1728651 Every American Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:44:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1728651 No I don't. No I don’t.

]]> By: Akkam’s Razor http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1727126 Akkam’s Razor Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:10:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1727126 [...] Keep this in mind when you're watching tonights 2-hour 24 (from Thinkprogress): The New Yorker profiles “24″ creator Joel Surnow, whose show has become a foreign policy guide for the right: “Every American wishes we had someone out there quietly taking care of business,” [Surnow] said. “It’s a deep, dark ugly world out there. Maybe this is what Ollie North was trying to do. It would be nice to have a secret government that can get the answers and take care of business — even kill people.“ [...] [...] Keep this in mind when you're watching tonights 2-hour 24 (from Thinkprogress): The New Yorker profiles “24″ creator Joel Surnow, whose show has become a foreign policy guide for the right: “Every American wishes we had someone out there quietly taking care of business,” [Surnow] said. “It’s a deep, dark ugly world out there. Maybe this is what Ollie North was trying to do. It would be nice to have a secret government that can get the answers and take care of business — even kill people.“ [...]

]]> By: inpeachcheneythenbush http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1722832 inpeachcheneythenbush Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:30:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1722832 Reading assignment: Conservatives without Conscience, John W. Dean. Reading assignment: Conservatives without Conscience, John W. Dean.

]]> By: chimpeach http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1722507 chimpeach Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:35:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1722507 <em>‘It would be nice to have a secret government.’</em> Yeah, it would be so cool to live in East Germany back in the 70s. Who wouldn't enjoy that? ‘It would be nice to have a secret government.’

Yeah, it would be so cool to live in East Germany back in the 70s. Who wouldn’t enjoy that?

]]> By: Raymond Funamoto http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-2/#comment-1721884 Raymond Funamoto Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:22:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1721884 I'm sure we have an ASSASSINATION BUREAU(tm) that "takes care" of political and other enemies like they do in Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, ANY OTHER COUNTRY THAT HAS POLITICAL AND OTHER PEOPLE THEY REGARD AS ENEMIES OF THE STATE THAT MUST BE LIQUIDATED! It's too bad that these bureaus usually are CONTROLLED BY THE WRONG PEOPLE, like Surnow--in other words, "We have met the enemy, and we are IT!" Surnow and other right-wing, Fascist, Communist, Totalitarian, or Despotic Dictatorial Regimes--GO SHOOT YOURSELVES IN THE MOUTH AND AIM CORRECTLY OR SUFFER LIKE HITLER DID BEFORE HE DIED!!!! Physician, Heal Thyself! Surnow and like-minded CREEPS, OFF YOURSELVES--OR SHALL WE HAVE THAT PLEASURE? I’m sure we have an ASSASSINATION BUREAU(tm) that “takes care” of political and other enemies like they do in Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, ANY OTHER COUNTRY THAT HAS POLITICAL AND OTHER PEOPLE THEY REGARD AS ENEMIES OF THE STATE THAT MUST BE LIQUIDATED! It’s too bad that these bureaus usually are CONTROLLED BY THE WRONG PEOPLE, like Surnow–in other words, “We have met the enemy, and we are IT!” Surnow and other right-wing, Fascist, Communist, Totalitarian, or Despotic Dictatorial Regimes–GO SHOOT YOURSELVES IN THE MOUTH AND AIM CORRECTLY OR SUFFER LIKE HITLER DID BEFORE HE DIED!!!!
Physician, Heal Thyself! Surnow and like-minded CREEPS, OFF YOURSELVES–OR SHALL WE HAVE THAT PLEASURE?

]]> By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1721241 Marie Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1721241 Wasn't that the KGB? Wasn’t that the KGB?

]]> By: Bluedog49 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1721002 Bluedog49 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:36:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1721002 If this guy Surnow keeps flapping his idiotic blowhole, I may be forced to stop watching the show. Incidentally, he's one of the fools trying to produce a funny alternative to The Daily Show for FOX. I've read that it's not going so well. If this guy Surnow keeps flapping his idiotic blowhole, I may be forced to stop watching the show. Incidentally, he’s one of the fools trying to produce a funny alternative to The Daily Show for FOX. I’ve read that it’s not going so well.

]]> By: tommy http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1720697 tommy Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:22:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1720697 yeah, that would be nice. if only... yeah, that would be nice. if only…

]]> By: Gregor Samsa http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1720647 Gregor Samsa Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:17:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1720647 <i>It would be nice to have a secret government that can get the answers and take care of business—even kill people.</i> Right. Every American dreams of a secret government that is above the law, can mistreat prisoners, and kill people at will without ever having be held accountable to its citizens. Right, sure. ::rolling my eyes:: I believe that dreams has a name, Mr. Surnow: Fascism. Your "every American wishes" dictum is nothing but a projection. And no, it would <b>not</b> be nice. It would be nice to have a secret government that can get the answers and take care of business—even kill people.

Right. Every American dreams of a secret government that is above the law, can mistreat prisoners, and kill people at will without ever having be held accountable to its citizens. Right, sure.

::rolling my eyes::

I believe that dreams has a name, Mr. Surnow: Fascism. Your “every American wishes” dictum is nothing but a projection. And no, it would not be nice.

]]> By: ForTruth http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1720289 ForTruth Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:38:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1720289 <em>This discussion of Hendler brings up an obvious question. Why is the neocon movement so gay? Comment by Bluedog49 </em> Because they liken themselves to Roman Gladiators out on a mission. No one else is good enough except themselves. They "love" only each other. This discussion of Hendler brings up an obvious question. Why is the neocon movement so gay?

Comment by Bluedog49

Because they liken themselves to Roman Gladiators out on a mission. No one else is good enough except themselves. They “love” only each other.

]]> By: Bluedog49 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1720189 Bluedog49 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:29:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1720189 This discussion of Hendler brings up an obvious question. Why is the neocon movement so gay? This discussion of Hendler brings up an obvious question. Why is the neocon movement so gay?

]]> By: Bluedog49 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1719985 Bluedog49 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:07:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1719985 Hey everyone! The thead's "OK" with Exley. Whew. I'm sure glad about that. We can move on now. Hey everyone! The thead’s “OK” with Exley. Whew. I’m sure glad about that. We can move on now.

]]> By: Exley http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1719861 Exley Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:55:38 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1719861 Less than a week after ThinkProgress justifiably criticized the mainstream news media for devoting so much time and effort to the Anna Nicole Smith story, the site devotes threads to the Dixie Chicks and "24." Okay. Less than a week after ThinkProgress justifiably criticized the mainstream news media for devoting so much time and effort to the Anna Nicole Smith story, the site devotes threads to the Dixie Chicks and “24.”

Okay.

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1719845 Wayne Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:54:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1719845 <em>Gnarl’s Barkely’s work was far more ground-breaking than the same album I’ve heard from the Chicks w/ Dicks twice before. Comment by Jason M. Hendler Jason inadvertently admits what he’s into. Comment by ForTruth </em> Yeah he always seems to have those Freudian slips. From an earlier post today he seems to be obsessed with flaccid things as well. Time to come out of the closet Jason.... Gnarl’s Barkely’s work was far more ground-breaking than the same album I’ve heard from the Chicks w/ Dicks twice before.

Comment by Jason M. Hendler

Jason inadvertently admits what he’s into.

Comment by ForTruth

Yeah he always seems to have those Freudian slips. From an earlier post today he seems to be obsessed with flaccid things as well.

Time to come out of the closet Jason….

]]> By: ForTruth http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1719652 ForTruth Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:37:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1719652 <em>Gnarl’s Barkely’s work was far more ground-breaking than the same album I’ve heard from the Chicks w/ Dicks twice before. Comment by Jason M. Hendler</em> Jason inadvertently admits what he's into. Gnarl’s Barkely’s work was far more ground-breaking than the same album I’ve heard from the Chicks w/ Dicks twice before.

Comment by Jason M. Hendler

Jason inadvertently admits what he’s into.

]]> By: JIMBO http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1719594 JIMBO Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:31:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1719594 Forget 24. I'm starting to. Instead, watch "Heroes". It comes on the same time as 24 tonight. And it stars Adrian Pasdar, husband of Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Grammy-award winning Dixie Chicks. Watch "Heroes" AND HELP KICK JACK BAUER'S ASS. Forget 24. I’m starting to.

Instead, watch “Heroes”. It comes on the same time as 24 tonight. And it stars Adrian Pasdar, husband of Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Grammy-award winning Dixie Chicks.

Watch “Heroes” AND HELP KICK JACK BAUER’S ASS.

]]> By: hacker bob http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/comment-page-1/#comment-1719462 hacker bob Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:18:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/12/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-secret-government/#comment-1719462 Comment by Wayne Ironic, ain't it? Comment by Wayne

Ironic, ain’t it?

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