tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post1489451044431628536..comments2024-02-13T02:39:22.756-05:00Comments on EconomicPolicyJournal.com: “Gangnam Style” Rapper Turns Out to be Anti-ImperialistRobert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-33884883046447085102012-12-08T14:41:24.367-05:002012-12-08T14:41:24.367-05:00I can tell you i agree with you wholeheartedly.
T...I can tell you i agree with you wholeheartedly.<br /><br />That's also the reason why there shouldn't be any interventionism in the first place. Why should one country's soldiers die for the cause of another's anyway?<br /><br />By the way, excuses for this looney on the basis that one of his countrymen died in the Middle East are ridiculous. Why should he be any angrier one of Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-89040796951594703712012-12-08T11:54:47.210-05:002012-12-08T11:54:47.210-05:00Many of the comments here, starting with the post ...Many of the comments here, starting with the post itself, are sick and demented and in no way represent a libertarian mindset. So, if one believes lyrics about killing Americans "slowly and painfully" are abhorrent means that same person cannot believe policies that result in innocent deaths are abhorrent as well? Calling for politicians' family members' murders is now Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-20315502221805584072012-12-08T10:07:37.149-05:002012-12-08T10:07:37.149-05:00Murder of innocent people is coldly called collate...Murder of innocent people is coldly called collateral damage. Family members and others who support soldiers who murder innocent people are NOT innocent but guilty by association. They are guilty before and after the fact especially when they fail to condemn the actions of their loved ones. There's a difference between people who happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time and people Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-67164513611635561752012-12-08T08:29:06.523-05:002012-12-08T08:29:06.523-05:00That's correct, Dale. The prime difference is...That's correct, Dale. The prime difference is that Clinton, Bush and Obama have all actually followed through and have killed innocent people. Granted, I am not okay with anybody calling for the murder of anybody, but there is certainly a big difference between artistic expression and actually following through with the action. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-10894062120301621632012-12-08T06:48:50.884-05:002012-12-08T06:48:50.884-05:00And I don't judge by "Eastern standards,&...And I don't judge by "Eastern standards," I use the libertarian standard of judging people by their individual actions rather than collectively.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-43091240253262559702012-12-08T06:39:20.511-05:002012-12-08T06:39:20.511-05:00Dale, if "there is no difference" betwee...Dale, if "there is no difference" between what Psy said and what our leaders have done, why is not okay to condemn his words? You rightfully call for condemnation of Clinton, Bush, and Obama for their words and actions, but then Psy's words--which you acknowledge are no differentl--get a free pass. Why is that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-49764711646275620152012-12-08T06:36:16.695-05:002012-12-08T06:36:16.695-05:00Yes, Dale, I also find it distasteful when Bush, C...Yes, Dale, I also find it distasteful when Bush, Clinton, and Obama murder people. But apparently where you and I differ is that I don't believe more murder is the answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-16784612202590249612012-12-08T06:34:58.364-05:002012-12-08T06:34:58.364-05:00I do criticize my Clinton, Bush, and Obama for the...I do criticize my Clinton, Bush, and Obama for their actions, but it's one thing to warn about blowback--and to condemn those whose policies create it--and something else entirely to actively cheer it on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-70113332906203520642012-12-08T05:46:25.937-05:002012-12-08T05:46:25.937-05:00Anyone want to take a bet that he was only anti-wa...Anyone want to take a bet that he was only anti-war and anti-imperialism when a Republican was in the white house, just like 95% of all lefties?<br /><br />Of course, now that Barry Obama is in the white house, he's "forever sorry" about his remarks and wants to perform for him.<br />What's the difference between him and the hypocritical likes of George Clooney?<br /><br />SorryTonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-18652067460530195992012-12-08T05:41:58.393-05:002012-12-08T05:41:58.393-05:00He also said to kill their families.
Last i checke...He also said to kill their families.<br />Last i checked, their families have NOT killed or tortured anyone.<br />Hell, some of them may even be anti-war and anti-imperialism.Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-64397998031278755962012-12-08T05:38:17.139-05:002012-12-08T05:38:17.139-05:00http://www.juancole.com/2012/12/psy-of-gangnam-sty...http://www.juancole.com/2012/12/psy-of-gangnam-style-attacks-bushs-iraq-war-not-america.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+juancole%2Fymbn+%28Informed+Comment%29Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-90827652489611716572012-12-07T23:00:11.939-05:002012-12-07T23:00:11.939-05:00Why don't you criticize your country's lea...Why don't you criticize your country's leaders for doing the same? Clinton, Bush, and Obama have all called for the murder of millions of innocent people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-40669473200945829722012-12-07T22:58:55.734-05:002012-12-07T22:58:55.734-05:00I'm anti-war and an anti-imperialist, but ther...I'm anti-war and an anti-imperialist, but there is a fine line between protesting imperialism and wishing that people be killed, especially civilians. Still, he has apologized, and I hope that he has learned this distinction over the eight years since he sung those lyrics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-1996870541128867312012-12-07T22:58:31.847-05:002012-12-07T22:58:31.847-05:00I find people that call for the murder of innocent...I find people that call for the murder of innocent people in Iraq, Iran, etc. distatsteful. Like Obama. And Bush. And Clinton. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-35847108943879295642012-12-07T22:57:16.848-05:002012-12-07T22:57:16.848-05:00Exactly. His rap was in response to the murder of ...Exactly. His rap was in response to the murder of a Korean clergyman by Iraqis who had held him hostage and demanded the SKorean government get the fuck out of Iraq, and the rape and murder by US military if two girls the year before. He was angry (as he should have been) and spoke his mind. <br /><br />How many times have our leaders stood on somber podiums and called for the murder of thousandsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-23295343542662701032012-12-07T22:52:35.041-05:002012-12-07T22:52:35.041-05:00It's called blowback, and no, we wouldn't ...It's called blowback, and no, we wouldn't but at least we can understand the concept and not condemn him for calling us out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-8951463915236487162012-12-07T22:20:48.722-05:002012-12-07T22:20:48.722-05:00You're right, the operative word being "i...You're right, the operative word being "innocent" people. By Western standards, the individual is judged but by Eastern standards, the group or family unit is. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-88558213396270852662012-12-07T21:59:25.973-05:002012-12-07T21:59:25.973-05:00Excellent point. Nicely put.Excellent point. Nicely put.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-41443705625840287622012-12-07T21:36:04.229-05:002012-12-07T21:36:04.229-05:00My thoughts exactly.My thoughts exactly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-36213662301160858582012-12-07T21:34:39.047-05:002012-12-07T21:34:39.047-05:00What a coincidence that this story breaks on today...What a coincidence that this story breaks on today, Dec 7? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-81514473769380394872012-12-07T21:23:58.837-05:002012-12-07T21:23:58.837-05:00I interpret this as him saying "death to thos...I interpret this as him saying "death to those individuals who committed the murder and/or torture of innocent Iraqis and/or Koreans". Individuals, NOT an entire country of people.<br /><br />It would be like wanting someone who killed/tortured someone that you cared about to get the death penalty. At least that's the way I see it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-17143312328994503682012-12-07T20:56:13.544-05:002012-12-07T20:56:13.544-05:00So are you okay if it's your daughter, mother,...So are you okay if it's your daughter, mother, daughter-in-law, or father that's killed? It's just guilt by association biting back...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-7342263728831201152012-12-07T20:54:32.995-05:002012-12-07T20:54:32.995-05:00Well, that and calling for Americans to die "...Well, that and calling for Americans to die "slowly and painfully" might have something to do with it as well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-19035130514941007432012-12-07T20:52:02.741-05:002012-12-07T20:52:02.741-05:00he's allowed to express himself and so are tho...he's allowed to express himself and so are those who find lyrics about killing people distasteful. I didn't realize there was a statute of limitations on finding it offensive when someone advocates killing innocent people...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-80555231528369440552012-12-07T20:34:16.825-05:002012-12-07T20:34:16.825-05:00http://news.yahoo.com/psy-forever-sorry-anti-ameri...http://news.yahoo.com/psy-forever-sorry-anti-american-song-214836555--abc-news-music.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com