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Comment on How About a Little Diversity of Thought? by Eric McClellan

Eric McClellan — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:22:39 +0000

Did you know that today is “Day without a Gay”? It’s so ridiculous. What they don’t realize is that they will have no impact and people will go about their daily activities. If the “Day without a Mexican” was largely unsuccessful, I don’t know why the Gay community thought a day without them would have any impact at all.

What they don’t realize is that to people like me, I couldn’t be happier that they are taking a day off. For me, today is a day that is free from militant and flamboyant Gays.

Comment on I Am Mormon Scum by Mark McClellan » Blog Archive » How About a Little Diversity of Thought?

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:16:02 +0000

[...] again, what do I know? I am just Mormon Scum afterall… [...]

Comment on I Am Mormon Scum by Eric McClellan

Eric McClellan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:46:43 +0000

Good post. I took part in the Yes on 8 campaign and am proud of it. It cracks me up that the No on 8 side continues to use slanderous language about Mormons and others, and then has the nerve to accuse us of being hateful bigots when the Yes on 8 campaign never used any derogatory language about supporters of gay marriage. The hypocrisy in their claim to love and accept everyone, except of course those that support traditional marriage, is hysterical. Unfortunately, the only media outlet that is shedding light on their hypocrisy is Fox News and some conservative radio talk shows. Oh well.

Comment on Obamaganda by Eric McClellan

Eric McClellan — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:59:52 +0000

Are you ever going to post again???? I faithfully check your blog everyday and continue to be disappointed.

Comment on Rancid / Campbell Video by admin

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:01:13 +0000

What? That’s horrible! No more Tower Records? Well, better Tower than Taco Bravo I guess…

Comment on Obamaganda by admin

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:07:06 +0000

Lee, Camille, thanks for the comments. Camille, you are right about this being the style of the day but that does not mean that it’s not tied to the communist styles. I have seen red stars with white borders garnishing all sorts like snowboards, t-shirts, buttons, etc. and that’s symbol taken directly from the old Soviet military. Go rent the movie Firefox (with Clint Eastwood) and you’ll see some hints of where Mozilla got some of their original branding ideas for their browser of the same name! Those fatigue caps I’ve seen younger kids running around with? Check out the Cuban military for where those came from.

I think there is a generational gap where you either remember the communist aesthetic from experience or because, like me, you’ve examined, studied, or possibly even admired it. The first time I saw one of my nephews wearing an olive-green “fatigue” cap a few years ago, I said “what’s up Fidel?” and he looked at me like, huh? He was on the other side of that gap from me. My guess is that Obama and company saw that embracing this style was a calculated risk. I am sure they were aware of the potential issues of using a style that had been so heavily associated with socialism in the past but like you said, figured that most people would see it as the style of the day. Plus they probably picked up some of the socialists that would have otherwise been voting for Ralph Nader as well!

Thanks for the comments. I see I have some padding issues to fix.

Comment on Obamaganda by Camille

Camille — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:31:36 +0000

I feel as though the last picture of Hillary next to Lenin. What a fantastic comparison. I really like the format of the new blog. Its easy to navigate, sleek, simple and all around looks like it was done on an Apple… which I thoroughly approve of.
Although, I semi disagree with you on the “Obamaganda” being just like communist propaganda. I really just feel like it is the style this generation is going towards. Many styles from the past are coming out - like 20’s (hair styles, shoes, dresses) 80’s retro clothing and colors. I have some examples - but you don’t have a way to upload a photo if I would like… so just trust me on it.

Comment on Obamaganda by Lee Howell

Lee Howell — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:33:11 +0000

Hey Mark,
I am a friend of Scott and he sent me your sight. It is amazing to know there are people who look at the obvious and can see the underlying tones. Many people miss the point. Some of us just don’t know about some of these things. I have listened to the speeches of both sides and at times both make my skin crawl. Obama is worse than McCain at making that happen though. I am passing along your sight to others so they can see what I do. Thanks for this insight

Comment on Rancid / Campbell Video by Lori

Lori — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:32:48 +0000

Hey Marky Shark,

Love the blog. I’m doing a similar one that’s more real estate-based, but definitely include trips down memory lane. By the way, Tower Records on Bascom is no more. It’s now a Pet Store (not Petsmart or Petco but another chain).

Lori McClellan

Comment on Italian Spiderman by admin

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:53:26 +0000

No thanks, I don’t need your help finding good entertainment. You guys like stuff like country music and ESPN. I’ll stick to Italian Spiderman. Perhaps it is a little too highbrow for you. Have I mentioned I have an above-average IQ?

Dang, and here I thought I had such a universal sense of humor…