I'm a Bad man.... Just took another Ditto-Head for some cash.

:evilgrin:

Every once in a while I just can't help but take advantage of the misinformed freeper-type, ditto-head, low-information-voters that seem to think they have a valid opinion simply because they watch Faux News, listen to Rush Limpbaugh, or read Anne Cultwhore. (No, I'm not a 'nice' man, just an accurate one) Well, seems I've struck again and I must strongly urge others not to follow my example unless they are absolutely certain of the demeanor and disposition of the person they are dealing with under the circumstances.

Really... I wouldn't consider this 'bad' because this isn't the first time I've taken the guy. http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Dr_eldritch/17

So I guess he's about to learn it a third time.

Let me explain... or at least sum up;

Tonight I gave 'Art' a ride from my lovely friend's place. My lovely friend (and client) becomes a little frustrated when her very bright, articulate, intelligent, and ultimately misinformed son starts spewing right-wing talking points... so every once in a while I take it upon myself to joust with him a little. These events are rare as we aren't always in the appropriate setting or in possession of the window of time necessary to deal properly with our stance on the issues.

But while I was giving him a ride, and after we'd talked about work and travails, I made the time to put his right-wing brainwashing on the spot.

I even put it that way :evilgrin: (This is roughly 90% accurate...)

"Hey, while we're here, mind if I do a 'brainwashing test' on you?"

"A what?"

"Well, you know how we've talked about the media and the type of brainwashing they do..."

"The Liberal media..."

"All the media under corporate control... really. They, meaning the wealthy and powerful, don't want guys like us to become influential..."

"Of course"

"...Because then we may just regain control of this government..."

"Right, and the Democrats are trying to stop that."

"Right, among others. But the main problem is the level of misinformation that is being propagated. So... can I ask you a question?"

"Shoot"

"What is 'ACORN'?"

"Well, it's a shady group that received donations from shady people"

"Really? Who?"

"Well, I don't know that."

"Then what's wrong with them?"

"Well.. they're associated with Obama for one, and that's reason enough not to trust them." (That's a dead-on quote fresh in memory)

"Why is that?"

"Because Obama's Indonesian, not even American. He was born 'Barry Sotero' and then his birth certificate was changed."

"Really?"

"Yes"

"Fifty bucks", I held out my hand, and without hesitation, he shook it.



Now I know that the last time I didn't report on the results until after the facts, but this was too fresh and too poignant to let go of. Sure... he should know better after the last time, but these people... and they aren't always stupid... they need to get fleeced on ground level so they start questioning their sources.

After this one, I doubt he'll have much more faith in his 'sources'... and I intend to see to that. :evilgrin:

Another quick buck made on the industry of ignorance... and I have absolutely no shame about it.

He'll stop losing when he stops listening to the bullshit.

That is all.



... and I'm about to be another $50 richer. I'm sure me an' "Joe" the plumber will worry about all those extra taxes. :eyes:

Yup! You are a very bad man!

And I congratulate you for your badness...:evilgrin:

I cannot wait to hear about his getting his...

And having to give you yours...

Well done, sir, well done!

:patriot:

K&R

But it's part of your charm!

The Queen of conflagration, and the Duchess of Dispensation...

That's quite flattering. ;)

... the Duke of Whimsor, the Marquis de Merriment.

I serve at your pleasure, M'Lord.

but this time, I shall make an exception! Please let us know when the person you scammed has paid up on his debt so the appropriate taxes can be levied.

It can hardly be called a 'scam'.

:dilemma:

"Because Obama's Indonesian, not even American. He was born 'Barry Sotero' and then his birth certificate was changed."


Does the boy think? Ever?

:eyes: Because "Barry" is such an Indonsian name....and if you were going to change your last name, you'd have to pick "Obama". Over, like, anything else. And there's all these black people....um, in Indonesia. Right. Tsk, Tsk. I'll add another. Tsk.

Didn't feel you were taking advantage, did you?

Edit: because my smilie was mispelled.

Let's see if you ever get paid, though. }(

Here's hoping. $50 from the right to the left. We got many billions to go, though......

Educate 'em by any means necessary.
When people's wallets get light then their brains get heavy.

He gets it wrong enough times he won't have the confidence to make those bets which means he really doesn't believe in the conclusions he's making or the source where he got the information to make it.
Call him out on his manhood just like that. Say "If you're right you'll be $50 richer. What are you afraid of?"

And a nice bonus is you get to build up a savings for the coming recession/depression in the process.
Ain't always good to be nice. Keep fleecing that fool until he learns to use his brain a little more.
It's actually for his own good in the long run.
John Lucas

I'm in the wrong bidness:evilgrin:

You remind me of the person in my life who first questioned me about the political beliefs I "inherited." I still love that person intensely. It is bittersweet, though. My wake-up call friend died, a Marine, in Iraq (2003).

He was the first person to ever ask me the "follow-up" questions that I did not know; he ensured that I learned - or researched - what I needed to; all in order to make my own decisions.

I am kind of tearing up at this post. You may have helped someone who does not realize they need help.

I applaud you, Dr_eldritch. May you continue to make a difference. And win a lot of small bet money doing it. :-)

This great machine of greed and injustice just grinds on, and so many good, enlightened souls are being taken from us with utter disregard and indifference.

I'm so sorry for your loss, for it was all of our loss. I'm glad you had someone give you the tools. I pray that, one day, most of the country learns to use them... then we won't lose our lights to the greed of wicked men anymore.

My friend really did open my eyes to politics, for which I am still grateful. And he did it back during the first Gulf War. Imagine that - he knew all along. It's funny because like many people, I grew up thinking my parents were always right politically; didn't think for myself. That was a mistake, and, like you I seek to rectify it where and when I can. BTW, my mom is leaning Obama. Not sure about Dad, but I'll keep plugging away. :hi:

Wouldn't that REALLY piss him off!

And I'll tell him I did.

:evilgrin:

n/t

I also suggest to raise the stakes, and don't let him chicken out. :D

You're doing him a favor. Maybe one day he'll rectify his recto-cranial disorder and realize he should be thanking you.....