I'm 60 posts away from 9,000. Ask me anything!

[Radical Activist]

I used to hate these posts but I've come to enjoy them as a way of getting to know other DUers. Ask away!

[Radical Activist]

1. Anyone? Anyone? Voo-doo economics.

[leftstreet]

2. Ok. Why will the internets mobilize en mass against Alito...

...but they won't to stop the War on Terra?

Jack Murtha sent an FU letter to Bush today calling again for redeployment of the troops. Where are the furious faxes, emails, and phone calls telling our reps we stand with Jack?

LOL! You thought I was gonna throw you a softball.
:rofl:

[Radical Activist]

4. Because the economic elites who control the purse strings,

even within the Democratic Party, are more willing to oppose Alito than come out against the war.
Also, the left is fractured. Everyone has their own little issue or cause and they don't like helping others too often. Alito presents an opportunity for everyone to work together in one big push because everyone can pick something they don't like about Alito. You'll have a hard time getting pro-choice groups, most unions, civil rights groups and others making a big effort to stop the war. There's no unity among progressive organizations and activists unless it effects everyones pet issue.

[leftstreet]

7. If only Murtha could get busted for wearing an antiwar t-shirt

:cry: :cry: :cry:

Thanks for making me feel less insane!
:hi:

[Radical Activist]

10. I think I often make people feel less insane

but usually by seeming more insane than they are. You're welcome!

[Ariana Celeste]

3. What's Chicago like?

Do you love it?

:hi:

[Radical Activist]

The greatest big city in America.

I absolutely love it. There's always something to do. Its the progressive capitol of the midwest.

[Ariana Celeste]

9. So what do you do for fun?

[Radical Activist]

12. concerts, restaraunts, fun bars

That's what I usually do. Plus, the protests in Chicago are way better and you meet lots of cool people.

[Ariana Celeste]

14. I haven't been to a protest yet

Kind of scared to go to one in Indiana, even if I had the transportation to do it. If I were in WA still, I'd definitely be out there with everyone else. WA doesn't scare me like Indy does.

Been to a lot of protests? Just anti-war or others too?

[Radical Activist]

17. mostly anti-war

and anti-bush whenever he comes to a town I'm in. Union picket lines are fun too.

[Radical Activist]

8. How do you like

Indiana? What area are you in?
I was dating someone who used to live there recently, but I think she forgot we were dating. :shrug:

[Ariana Celeste]

11. I live in Plainfield, just west of Indianapolis

I don't like Indiana much, I'm originally from Washington State (Western WA that is ;))

I'm sure I'd like Indiana a little more if I had the chance to see more of it, but we are pedestrians and so pretty much just hang in our town. :)

[Shine]

5. Will you feel a greater sense of Wholeness and Well-being when you

hit 9,000 posts? :shrug:




;)

[Radical Activist]

6. No, but perhaps

I will at 10,000 posts. I bet I'll feel like a real man. haha

[Shine]

13. hehehe. well, good luck with that.

:thumbsup: buddy.

[xmas74]

15. May I sit on your lap?

You promised me that I could a long time ago. I'll even wear the old cheerleader outfit.

[Radical Activist]

16. ....

Of course. Please do, especially if you have the cheerleader outfit. :D

[xmas74]

18. May I still be your intern?

You promised me that once too.

[Radical Activist]

19. Did I?

Yes, I have openings for several campaign interns. I must warn you that there is a thorough interview process. I could post the required qualifications but its too early in the day and I don't want the thread to get locked.

[xmas74]

21. Yes you did.

It was in the job qualifications that I must be willing to wear my old cheerleading outfit on Fridays and perform the splits on your desk.
And that came from a thread long ago locked late at night.

[Radical Activist]

23. I remember that well

What about skirts. Do you have skirts too? For the other days of the week.

[xmas74]

29. Of course.

And I'll shorten them just for you.

[Radical Activist]

31. This is why I'm so eager to hire you.

among other reasons.

[xmas74]

32. I bet I can guess the other reasons?

Might it be my typing speed. It's 120 wpm.

[Radical Activist]

33. Ummm...yes

that would be one...amazing. I'm eager to learn of your other kills as well.

[xmas74]

34. Is that skills or kills?

Both would be appropriate.

[Radical Activist]

35. skills

Are you good at taking dicktation? Did I spell that right?

[xmas74]

36. Whatever way you spell it, I'm good at it.

do you really want to lock this thread at 4 in the afternoon? It would be just like old times.

[Radical Activist]

40. I know. Fun.

The lounge has only gotten stricter too. Its like they've got us all tied up and handcuffed. :spank:

[xmas74]

44. Only one problem-I like being tied up

and handcuffed!

[Radical Activist]

53. How did I know that?

Coincidentally, that's part of an interns duties every Tuesday.

[xmas74]

55. Tuesday sounds like a lovely day!

Do I get to tie up others in return?

[Radical Activist]

58. Only if you're bad.

;)

[xmas74]

60. Aren't I always?

[Floogeldy]

20. What is 4,830,2 61,096,283,658,20 8,538,338,95 2,361 minus 79?

:)

[Radical Activist]

22. 4,830,2 61,096,283,658,20 8,538,338,95 2,282

[Floogeldy]

78. You are correct, Sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :hi: :thumbsup: :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Hm...well, let me see, my dear Radical Activist......

What kinds of books do you like to read? Assuming you read, of course!

:hug:

[Radical Activist]

26. I read many books

Mostly non-fiction. My favorites are biographical. I read a lot of other political and historical books as well. Its rare that I'm convinced a book of fiction is worth my time to read.

[Benfea]

25. Is the Grand Unified Field Theory really Murphy's Law?

Congrats. ;)

[Radical Activist]

27. ummm....

Yes!
Thank you.

[sundog]

28. postal service?

:cry:

:P

:hi:

[Radical Activist]

30. Yes, an awesome band.

They aren't in my favorite genre of music, but its a damn good CD. The new Death Cab for Cutie CD is good too. :D

[sundog]

49. eh, i just have free association issues with that band name

memories of someone i'd rather forget :D

[Radical Activist]

52. I was introduced to the band

by a girl I dated briefly. I never would have ended up with her long-term, but I wish I hadn't screwed it up so quickly.

[Shine]

37. What gives your life meaning and purpose?

this is a serious question, btw. I'm interested. :)

[Radical Activist]

38. Serving others.

Which I mostly do through political action, but I try to be of service in other ways like volunteering in the community. Trying to make the world a better place gives my life meaning. Good question.

[Shine]

43. Your answer made me get all misty.

It's always so uplifting to connect with others who feel the same way I do.

We are here to bless and be blessed. O8)

Thanks for the difference you are making, Radical Activist. :pals:

[Radical Activist]

48. Awesome!

Thanks

[Sejanus]

39. wiretaps

OK Randi Rhodes explained one day last week when Bill Clinton searched (and wiretapped ?- I'm not sure on the wiretap as I've heard conflicting stories) Aldrich Ames and she explained why it is different from what Shrub is doing with the NSA, but I got distracted and missed it-can you explain? Sincere Thanx Sejanus

[Radical Activist]

41. Bush is evil

and he is abusing his power as President to spy on and otherwise monitor Quakers and dangerous peace groups. That's all I know.

Standard answer number #132: Just because Clinton did it too, doesn't make it right.

Clinton did a lot of things I didn't like. Politics isn't a sports game where the team who scores the most points win. I hate that part talk-radio mentality.

[Sejanus]

45. evil is not relative

I agree previous abuse of power cannot justify current-otherwise you could justify the murder of all Jews, but Randi had an explanation and I just wanted to know if you had heard it. Sejanus P.S. THANX

[Radical Activist]

56. I didn't hear the show.

Sorry.

[mdmc]

42. How hard do you think it would be to get a zero post thread?

I mean, no responses, at all...

[Radical Activist]

47. Getting no responses is easy

I have done it many times. Sadly, its much easier if you register a new name that no one knows.

[mdmc]

51. hmmm... easy, eh?

peace and low stress!

[Shine]

46. Here's another question: If you could be any type of tree, what would

you choose and why?

[Radical Activist]

50. hmmm...

Oak tree. They're a good, strong, tall staple tree that is common in my region. They make good forests.

[Shine]

63. Hey, another similarity! That's my choice, too.

:)

[Radical Activist]

62. Your turn

Answer the same question!

[Crazy Dave]

54. What's next for you?

After you reach that achievement? Go for 10k? Run for president?

Good luck! :thumbsup:

[Radical Activist]

57. I'm going on vacation.

Take a little time off. Ease my way to 10,000. Then run for President.

[oscarguy]

59. Who is your favorite American Author ?

Mine is Kurt Vonnegut for so many reasons, perhaps his sense of humor most of all, in spite of or perhaps because of the way the World, life is. Oscar

[Radical Activist]

61. Howard Zinn.

I mostly read non-fiction and I love Zinn's writings. I've only read one Vonnegut book so far but I've been planning to read more. I'm not sure who my favorite American fiction writer would be. Maybe Steinbeck. I can't think of any other American fiction writer who has inspired me to read at least three of his books.

[oscarguy]

64. Howard Zinn is a great choice, a favorite of mine.

His " The Peoples History America " is a true Classic. The only reason I prefer Vonnegut is his humor. Good MAN\WOMAN ? , regardless you have very good taste in writing. I am a big fan of both. They both have the courage to tell it like it is. ...Oscar

[Radical Activist]

65. Thanks

You appear to have great tastes too. I'm a man, btw.

[Radical Activist]

66. That's 9,000

Thanks everyone!

[RevolutionaryActs]

67. Awwww you're already at 9,000 and I didn't get to ask you anything

:evilfrown:

[Radical Activist]

68. I'm 997 posts away from 10,000. Ask me anything Rev!

;)

[RevolutionaryActs]

71. Hehe! Um let's see... what can I ask you?

Must be something naughty. :evilgrin:

[Radical Activist]

73. Sounds like a great idea.

Go for it.

[RevolutionaryActs]

75. Tell me, do you have a big pen?

[Radical Activist]

76. That's a great representation of my Bic

pen. Yes.

[RevolutionaryActs]

77. LOL!

:rofl:

[bigwillq]

69. Congrats on 9000!

:toast: :bounce: :hi:

[Radical Activist]

72. Thanks big!

[PittPoliSci]

70. how about a congrats?

since i see you've already made it! :yourock:

[Radical Activist]

74. thanks!