Woodinville winemaker Mark Ryan McNeilly has released 7,264 bottles of "The Dissident," a blend of harvested red Columbia Valley grapes that, according to this reviewer, refused to conform to other uses. For only $24.95, a bottle is yours. When Western Washington's Lexus liberals quaff The Dissident with their seared duck breast in balsamic reduction, perhaps will they will toast local favorite Noam Chomsky, who explains in today's Independent "Why It's Over For America," and whose University of Washington lecture was aired on the City of Seattle's Seattle Channel. Maybe instead they'll clink glasses to radical Marxist historian Howard Zinn, who guest-lectured at Shoreline Community College, and whose cheeky Marxist apologia "Marx In Soho" was performed at the Seattle Asian Art Museum and various schools nationwide by a Harlem teacher who moonlights as a writer for the International Socialist Review. Perhaps Dissident drinkers will salute the port "militarization" resistors of the Olympia Movement For Peace and Justice, as does former Olympian Ron Jacobs in this Memorial Day essay for the magazine "Dissident Voice." Then again, why not just toast principled voting rights champion and West Seattle's own global rock star Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, who sang the song "Dissident?" If and when I can scrape up 25 smackers for what my faux-upscale neighborhood market bills as "the ultimate BBQ wine for Washington Red lovers," I think I will make clear with my toast just exactly what kind of Reds I loathe and what sort of dissidents I admire.
Were you to raise a glass of "The Dissident," to whom would you drink?
Posted by Matt Rosenberg at May 31, 2006 10:58 AM | Email ThisThose languishing in Fidel's jails and those brave enough to speak out in Cuba.
The prisoners (read citizens) of N. Korean.
Anyone living in oppression long to be free.
And finally to the our troops who gave 50 million people in Afghanistan and Iraq the opportunity for self determination and liberty.
And for Chomsky, Zinn, Churchill, Moore et. al.?
A one way ticket to the workers paradise of N. Korea to see how they really would like the ideas they espouse practiced.
Posted by: JCM on May 31, 2006 12:04 PMI find it astounding that anybody ever listened to Noam Chomsky to begin with - he's obviously either stupid or on drugs, most likely both.
Why is it whenever somebody is proclaimed to be an "intellectual", they are almost always a commie?
Posted by: H Moul on May 31, 2006 12:23 PMOther dissidents I would salute:
Every blog, newspaper and media that published those Danish cartoons.
Everyone who doesn't let those a-holes in who cut in line at the freeway exit.
Those people who still practice cell phone courtesy (seems like we are dissidents these days).
Everyone who doesn't think Barry Bonds records should count, and everyone who thinks Pete Rose should never get into the Hall of Fame.
Politicians, on both sides, who don't think billionaire sports owners need taxpayer subsidies.
Politicians with principles who believe those who came here illegally should not have path to citizenship that puts them ahead of people who legally come here.
Posted by: Palouse on May 31, 2006 01:56 PMThat is so true. I was on a flight yesterday sitting next to a man from Rhodesia (as it was when he was born, and when he ran). He has been here 20 years, spent a fortune and still wrangling with the stupid paperwork to try and get citizenship. His family has roots to Africa from the 17th century, so when his citizenship comes through he will be a real African American, though I am sure he will be proud enough to want to be called American!
Posted by: Fred on May 31, 2006 02:24 PMHer visitor's visa was denied by the US Consulate in Krakow, Poland, with no reason given. The Department of State won't let Angel nor her country-men and -women into our country. Poland is not on the visa waiver program, after all they've suffered for the past two centuries, after all the help they've given us in the War on Terror.
I haven't had the heart to tell Angel that if she wants to learn Spanish and hike through the desert, she's welcome in our country (according to our wonderful politicians).
Posted by: Larry on May 31, 2006 03:30 PM(what does this have to do with the topic at hand? Nothing but I know you are never going to report Bush's comments).
" President W. George Bush on Wednesday publicly expressed concern about the alleged killings of 24 Iraqi civilians by US..."
Bush is a Poor, Poor Commander in Chief. A true Commander SUPPORTS his troops. You don't condemn them before even a trial.
Well if Bush won't support our troops, then he is unworthy of support himself. And this war is unworthy of support.
Posted by: Republican Traitors on May 31, 2006 04:00 PMThat is more important to me than being a Republican.
I support our troops! (Unlike Bush).
That is more important to me than being an American.
Anyone who can support Bush after him stabbing our troops in the back can't really be a true American. For a true American Supports the Troops.
Posted by: Not a Republican on May 31, 2006 04:03 PMThat is more important to me than being a Republican.
I support our troops! (Unlike Bush).
That is more important to me than being an Republican.
Anyone who can support Bush after him stabbing our troops in the back can't really be a true American. For a true American Supports the Troops.
Posted by Not a Republican at May 31, 2006 04:03 PM
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As for which wine to serve with a barbecue, that depends entirely on what you are barbecuing, and how you are doing it. (And for some dishes, the right beer would be a better choice.)
Posted by: Jim Miller on May 31, 2006 04:06 PMBut if I were to toast someone else, it would have to be Mr. Cynical for his proud defense of all that is right with Republican America. God Bless You, Sir.
Posted by: Steven Donegal on May 31, 2006 04:26 PMBush has betrayed them! Bush has betrayed all servicemen living and dead for how he sounded like a liberal when asked about the Marines.
If he can't support the troops, I can't support the war. Either it is worthy to be fought or not. And if it is worthy to be fought than it can't be found in a Politically Correct Manner.
Bush isn't willing to fight the war so lets get the troops home!
Posted by: Beth on May 31, 2006 04:54 PM"Those who violated the law, if they did, will be punished," Bush said Wednesday. "I am troubled by the initial news stories. I am mindful that there is a thorough investigation going on."
"Nobody is more concerned about these allegations than the Marine Corps," said Bush. "The Marine Corps is full of men and women who are honourable people, who understand rules of war."
Posted by: Palouse on May 31, 2006 06:03 PMThat being said, if they really did just go and mow down Iraqi civilians, they deserve much, much worse than a DD and a jail sentence for what they have done. What they have done for our Iraqi effeort, our country's image, and most importantly to me, the image of the US Marine Corps.
An overwhelming majority of US Marines are honorable men and women who are members of a brotherhood with roots older than the Republic. That beings said, from time to time we are reminded that Marines are human and therefore have the failings of man. While we have accomplished legendary feats unparalleled in the annals of war, we too have had our moments of failure. I hope that this is not one, but I must admit that there is a possibility that these men, frustrated with continual bombings by a cowardly enemy who does not know the meaning of stand-up fight, snapped and unleashed the fury of a Marine Infantry squad on the wrong targets.
Posted by: Aaron on May 31, 2006 08:29 PMHe could have said exactly what you just did katomar.
But, no, instead he sided with the liberal media.
There shouldn\'t EVEN BE an investigation. Bush has the power to stop such an investigation.
Bush should have asked the media why they are so eager to think the worst of our military. Put the Press on the Defensive.
That is what a leader would do.
\"Those who violated the law, if they did, will be punished,\" Bush said Wednesday. \"I am troubled by the initial news stories. I am mindful that there is a thorough investigation going on.\"
\"Nobody is more concerned about these allegations than the Marine Corps,\" said Bush. \"The Marine Corps is full of men and women who are honorable people, who understand rules of war.\"
That is a TERRIBLE STATEMENT, Palouse. It\'s like Bush has already convicted these people before trial.
I hear that because of this \"incident\" we are now giving our troops more senstivity training. The moment I heard that I knew - the war is over, we lost.
Can\'t win a PC war. Never could. I thought Bush knew that, but I was wrong.
I have to give the Devil his due. When Clinton fought Serbia, he knew how to fight a war. And he didn\'t let little babies or even the Chinese diplomats get in his way. They were all his targets.
We shouldn\'t have gone in to Serbia, but at least when we did we fought that war as one is supposed to fight wars.
Posted by: Not Republican on May 31, 2006 08:34 PMThese troops need to be supported for what they did.
We ask so much from them, don't they deserve this in return?
In a war zone soldiers should never be tried for stuff like this. At worst give them bed rest or medical supervision for a while.
For Bush to not support our troops makes me extremely angry. He is a coward through and through.
The reason we lost Iraq is not due to the man on the ground but because of our leaders back home. It really was just another Vietnam.
These troops need to be supported for what they did.
We ask so much from them, don't they deserve this in return?
In a war zone soldiers should never be tried for stuff like this. At worst give them bed rest or medical supervision for a while.
For Bush to not support our troops makes me extremely angry. He is a coward through and through.
The reason we lost Iraq is not due to the man on the ground but because of our leaders back home. It really was just another Vietnam.
Without this marvelous document nothing that we have would be imaginable, not even the delusional rantings of degenerates like "Not Republican" and "Support Troops" (whom I suspect are the same moron).
The act of dissent is a part of our heritage and largely taken for granted. It is abused by those who haven't even begun to earn it, and possible only because of the men and women who shed their blood to defend it.
It is a shame to waste such a precious gift on scumbags like these two..
Here it is.
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/Releases/2006-06/060601c.htm
Posted by: Not Republican on June 1, 2006 08:16 AMBut, please as much as I appreciate it, please stop it. We don't deserve your service. We are so unworthy of it.
Bush will not support you. Half of America will not support you. Stop doing the right thing by serving our country. It is time for "flyover country" to stop propping the rest of us up. Let the so called "Best and Brightest" take the load for a while.
Look, in three years from now Hillary will probably be in the White House. Do you want to serve under her? And again, Bush doesn't even support you. So if you are in, get out as soon as possible. If you are not in, don't join.
Let's see how they like it when they don't have the Heartland and have to rely on their people for our nation's defense. As much as I appreciate your patiotism it is time for you to focus on your family.
Things are going to have to fall apart a little more before things get better. So, please let it happen. It is not worth going to jail over. I am so tired of seeing good people go to jail for merely doing their job.
Posted by: Not Republican on June 1, 2006 08:28 AMThe Iraq War is over. We lost. You didn't lose. You did your job. WE lost it. So, stop serving in the military for there are so many other ways you can serve to "win the war at home". For only AFTER we win the "war at home" will this country be worth fighting and dying for again. You can't protect a country that "doesn't have your back."
Posted by: Not Republican on June 1, 2006 08:37 AMSo, please let it happen...
Posted by: alphabet soup on June 1, 2006 08:40 AMI respect the Military and understand what they need to do.
Bush doesn't. Half of the Country Doesn't.
So, until we become a country again worth fighting for I am not willing to sacifice good people. If people stop joining the military and the military starts to fall apart perhaps the power stucture in America will start appreciating them again.
The sad fact is that things have to get a little worst in this country before they start to get better. With Good people propping this country up the leadership doesn't get to suffer the full consequences of their actions. It is time for good people to stand back a bit so that the rest of us can get a cold hard dose of reality. Only then can they come back to a country who would be lots more appreciative.
You want to see "sensitive?"
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/Releases/2006-06/060601c.htm
To reinforce and sustain training servicemembers received prior to their deployment to Iraq, the Commander, Multi-National Corps - Iraq has directed his subordinate commanders to conduct core warrior values training, highlighting the importance of adhering to legal, moral and ethical standards on the battlefield.
For them to put the words "Moral" "Ethnical" and "Battlefield" in the same sentence proves that our current military leadership doesn't understand the nature of war.
Please contrast with this.
http://www.rjgeib.com/thoughts/sherman/sherman-to-burn-atlanta.html
"War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it"
And unless we understand that then we can not win any war, including this one.
Posted by: Not Republican on June 1, 2006 09:01 AMHere is how you win a war!
http://www.turtletrader.com/speech.mp3
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechpatton3rdarmyaddress.html
Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. You won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. Men, all this stuff you've heard about America not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. Americans traditionally love to fight. All real Americans, love the sting of battle. When you were kids, you all admired the champion marble shooter, the fastest runner, the big league ball players, the toughest boxers ... Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. Americans play to win all the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in Hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost and will never lose a war. Because the very thought of losing is hateful to Americans....
... My God, I actually pity those poor bastards we're going up against. My God, I do. We're not just going to shoot the bastards, we're going to cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks. We're going to murder those lousy Hun bastards by the bushel.
Posted by: Not Republican on June 1, 2006 09:15 AMMalone: You said you wanted to get Capone. Do you really wanna get him? You see what I'm saying is, what are you prepared to do? Eliot Ness: Anything and everything in my power. Malone: And THEN what are you prepared to do? If you open the can on these worms you must be prepared to go all the way because they're not gonna give up the fight until one of you is dead. Eliot Ness: How do you do it then? Malone: You wanna know how you do it? Here's how, they pull a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. That's the Chicago way, and that's how you get Capone! Now do you want to do that? Are you ready to do that? Eliot Ness: I have sworn to capture this man with all legal powers at my disposal and I will do so. Malone: Well the Lord hates a coward. Do you know what a blood oath is Mr. Ness? Eliot Ness: Yes. Malone: Good, cause you just took one.
http://tooconservative.blogspot.com/2005/07/chicago-way.html
http://colossus.net/movie-reviews/movies/u/untouchables.html
When Bush stood on that Pile of Rubble that used to be the WTC and said:
"I hear you! The world hears you. And the people who tore down these buildings will hear from all of us soon"
He took a "Blood Oath".
Yesterday he violated that Oath!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/710747/posts
BUSH wasn't prepared to go all the way.
Well what is all the way?
Malone: You wanna know how you do it? Here's how, they pull a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. That's the Chicago way, and that's how you get Capone! Now do you want to do that?
Posted by: Not Republican on June 1, 2006 09:33 AMhttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641799/posts
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Oh, and simple-minded buffoon too!
(What are you gonna do about it?!)
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