Capatalism a love story

Printable View

10-04-2009, 11:40 PM
revolvingiris

Capatalism a love story

I just went and saw this movie tonight...I'm not the biggest Micheal Moore fan being he preaches screw you corporate America but then makes big budget movies for profit. I thought it was especially funny to see the Weinsteins as the producers.

Either way, no matter what my opinion, movies like this always make me sad. Just based on the fact that there is more truth to them than not. It really makes me look at the country I live in and realize that I am nothing more than a number and the tax $ I give away. Which in turn just makes someone else rich ie bailouts.

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner. But I never feel as unpatriotic as when I am sitting in front of a screen hearing and seeing someone else show me the real world I currently occupy and whats even worse is there is nothing I can do about it no matter how much I want to.

Oh, BTW the movie is ok. I'd wait till dvd.
10-04-2009, 11:46 PM
wufwugy

Bill Maher said that this film includes super rare footage of FDR stating that no person should earn more than 20k a year. Sounds very interesting
10-04-2009, 11:55 PM
amir is cool

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner.

you're way outta line
10-05-2009, 12:46 AM
flomo

Get a JOB!
10-05-2009, 02:02 PM
revolvingiris

Quote:

Originally Posted by wufwugy

Bill Maher said that this film includes super rare footage of FDR stating that no person should earn more than 20k a year. Sounds very interesting

TBH I don't remember this scene specifically. I do remember the footage of him giving his State of the Union where he talks about introducing a second Bill of Rights. Overall though, there was footage I haven't seen from past presidents. I also learned a little more back story on Reagan.
10-05-2009, 03:07 PM
Ztech

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner. But I never feel as unpatriotic as when I am sitting in front of a screen hearing and seeing someone else show me the real world I currently occupy and whats even worse is there is nothing I can do about it no matter how much I want to.

You could follow this guys example!!!

Quote:

Adam Bilzerian, a Vanderbilt University graduate, revealed to ESPN cameras that he renounced his citizenship to the United States after college. He penned, “America: Love it or Leave it, So I Left” and now boasts a passport from St. Kitts and Nevis.

If you don't want to be here then GTFO!!!!
10-05-2009, 03:33 PM
Jack Sawyer

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztech

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner. But I never feel as unpatriotic as when I am sitting in front of a screen hearing and seeing someone else show me the real world I currently occupy and whats even worse is there is nothing I can do about it no matter how much I want to.

You could follow this guys example!!!

Quote:

Adam Bilzerian, a Vanderbilt University graduate, revealed to ESPN cameras that he renounced his citizenship to the United States after college. He penned, “America: Love it or Leave it, So I Left” and now boasts a passport from St. Kitts and Nevis.

If you don't want to be here then GTFO!!!!

A Curacao passport would be much better, as you would not need a Visa to travel to anywhere on earth, except to the good old US of A. And easy to get too (the passport, that is).

But you got to admire the guy for standing up for his beliefs, rather than accepting the status quo being shoved down his throat.
10-05-2009, 06:08 PM
JustinSKS

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by amir is cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner.

you're way outta line

this
10-05-2009, 08:31 PM
revolvingiris

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztech

If you don't want to be here then GTFO!!!!

I think you missed the point of my post and following in the footsteps of a slightly hypocritical film maker isn't my ideal either. Although the money would be nice :-)
10-05-2009, 09:42 PM
Warpe

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinSKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by amir is cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner.

you're way outta line

this

lol irrational patriotism
10-05-2009, 10:40 PM
a500lbgorilla

If you were one of God's beloved children like us Americans, you'd understand. We've got all the rationed thinking we need!
10-06-2009, 11:48 AM
bode

^^^I see what you did there
10-06-2009, 01:13 PM
revolvingiris

Quote:

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

If you were one of God's beloved children like us Americans, you'd understand. We've got all the rationed thinking we need!

Can I learn my way into god's love?
10-06-2009, 01:41 PM
a500lbgorilla

You've just gotta try to tickle God's feet by waving the tallest American flag you can find.
10-06-2009, 01:49 PM
CoccoBill

I hate your freedom cos I'm jealous.
10-06-2009, 01:55 PM
a500lbgorilla

we always knew, sorry for rubbing it in
10-06-2009, 01:57 PM
givememyleg

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztech

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner. But I never feel as unpatriotic as when I am sitting in front of a screen hearing and seeing someone else show me the real world I currently occupy and whats even worse is there is nothing I can do about it no matter how much I want to.

You could follow this guys example!!!

Quote:

Adam Bilzerian, a Vanderbilt University graduate, revealed to ESPN cameras that he renounced his citizenship to the United States after college. He penned, “America: Love it or Leave it, So I Left” and now boasts a passport from St. Kitts and Nevis.

If you don't want to be here then GTFO!!!!

lol
10-06-2009, 01:58 PM
givememyleg

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinSKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by amir is cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner.

you're way outta line

this

lol
10-06-2009, 03:28 PM
Monty3038

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztech

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

People used to tell me I wasn't patriotic because I would never stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or take off my hat for the Star Spangled Banner. But I never feel as unpatriotic as when I am sitting in front of a screen hearing and seeing someone else show me the real world I currently occupy and whats even worse is there is nothing I can do about it no matter how much I want to.

You could follow this guys example!!!

Quote:

Adam Bilzerian, a Vanderbilt University graduate, revealed to ESPN cameras that he renounced his citizenship to the United States after college. He penned, “America: Love it or Leave it, So I Left” and now boasts a passport from St. Kitts and Nevis.

If you don't want to be here then GTFO!!!!

A Curacao passport would be much better, as you would not need a Visa to travel to anywhere on earth, except to the good old US of A. And easy to get too (the passport, that is).

But you got to admire the guy for standing up for his beliefs, rather than accepting the status quo being shoved down his throat.

I don't know enough about the laws there, but would throw Antigua in the mix too... nice country and once you own land/property there it can never be claimed by the government (no emminent domain)... at least according to the cab drivers there.
10-08-2009, 11:26 PM
revolvingiris

Quote:

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

You've just gotta try to tickle God's feet by waving the tallest American flag you can find.

http://www.thecross-photo.com/images...gham-Cross.jpg

Like this one^^^?!?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty3038

at least according to the cab drivers there.

What are their laws on buying cab drivers (minus the cab)?
10-09-2009, 02:05 AM
boost

Quote:

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

You've just gotta try to tickle God's feet by waving the tallest American flag you can find.

this is one awesome quote imo.
10-09-2009, 02:10 AM
boost

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

Quote:

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

You've just gotta try to tickle God's feet by waving the tallest American flag you can find.

http://www.thecross-photo.com/images...gham-Cross.jpg

Like this one^^^?!?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty3038

at least according to the cab drivers there.

What are their laws on buying cab drivers (minus the cab)?

not sure if this is the same one, but theres something very similar to this somewhere in central/southern illinois. The first time I saw it I almost pissed myself. I was coming over a hill and the sky was a brilliant blue with these majestic towering clouds. It had just rained a while ago and you could see beams of light streaming threw the clouds off in the distance. As I was saying right as I come over this hill, bam, there is this gigantic white cross smugly mocking the height of the tree line.

When I got closer I realized that it was some sort of frame structure covered in what appeared to be siding. I laughed.

edit: just googled it and ya thats the one in illinois. I hope I become a billoinaire so I can buy out a plot of land on the other side of the highway and build a massive darwin fish that dwarfs the cross.
10-09-2009, 02:24 AM
mcatdog

That cross is on the road from my place to my mom and dad's place. I LOL'd the first time I saw it.
10-09-2009, 03:03 AM
JKDS

[quote="boost" I hope I become a billoinaire so I can buy out a plot of land on the other side of the highway and build a massive darwin fish that dwarfs the cross.[/quote]

I think we could get enough ppl to donate a dollar to this cause if we posted it on facebook or something. It would be such a huge 'fuck you' that it just needs to be done
10-09-2009, 04:21 AM
wufwugy

Screw a Darwin fish, build a giant monument of Yahweh fucking the Virgin Mary

Now that would get some people's attention; and it's straight from the Bible so fundies can't get mad
10-09-2009, 08:16 AM
a500lbgorilla

Quote:

Originally Posted by boost

Quote:

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

You've just gotta try to tickle God's feet by waving the tallest American flag you can find.

this is one awesome quote imo.

Im pretty proud of the rationed thinking one. Im just sooo clever.
10-09-2009, 12:13 PM
mcatdog

Yep, right on the way from St. Louis to Indy. I might have to look for a detour just so I don't have to pass it.

http://www.crossusa.org/

Quote:

The Cross Foundation is dedicated to building both faith and family on an ecumenical basis. The Cross Foundation has completed a 198 foot Cross at the intersection of Interstates 57 & 70 in Effingham, Illinois. This site is intended to serve as a beacon of hope to the 50,000 travelers estimated to pass the site each day. In addition, the Cross Foundation will promote the values of faith and family through other activities at the Effingham site, as well as programs to be announced shortly.
10-13-2009, 03:40 AM
revolvingiris

Gross...Idk if any of you have driven threw Hollywood or not. But at night there is this BRIGHT ass white cross lit up at night over looking the hollywood fwy at the highland exit...and I +1 for the Darwin fish and would donate.
10-13-2009, 05:29 AM
StillDeadMoney

LOL, hilarious how fast this thread got derailed. Anyway, I don't believe a word Michael Moore says. The guy is a propagandist of the worst stripe.
10-13-2009, 05:53 AM
wufwugy

Actually Moore isn't a propagandist of the worst stripe. That's just something the real propagandists say, and those who listen to propaganda repeat
10-13-2009, 06:21 AM
StillDeadMoney

He fakes scenes, edits interviews for people to have their words taken out of context, and seemingly goes out of his way to distort the truth.

And he gets paid for it.

If the guy doesn't want his millions, he can go ahead and deposit it into my Full Tilt account. :)
10-13-2009, 04:24 PM
revolvingiris

Re: Capatalism a love story

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolvingiris

I'm not the biggest Micheal Moore fan being he preaches screw you corporate America but then makes big budget movies for profit.

Somethings he says are a bit distorted but overall his messages are usually correct.