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May 22 ohthetrees commented on Why They Break Windows.

Worst intern ever. Convoluted logic, mischaracterizing quotes (typical slog commenter!).

So which is it? Are anarchist protesters noble, high-minded thinkers who are just playing on an intellectual plane the normal people can't understand (as Brenden Kiley seems to think) or are they innocent mentally handicapped drug addicts that are just confused and without agency?

You know what those two groups have in common? They both know you shouldn't bust the windows out of a local bar, and if you do, you're in trouble. And now they are in trouble.

May 21 ohthetrees commented on Wicked Clown Countdown: Juggalo Army Set to Invade Seattle.

Not exactly my people, but watch this short documentary and maybe you can have a little more compassion for these people:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXRAQyiqx…

These people just want some love and companionship and a sense of belonging. I'm glad they found each other and I wish them well.

May 14 ohthetrees commented on Michael Pollan Is the Steve Jobs of Food.

This Ansel Herz character is off to an annoying and shrill start.

May 11 ohthetrees commented on SL Letter of the Day: I'm Out.

Honestly, I don't understand why it is so devastating to be compared to one of the most delightful parts of a woman, and to me it feels that getting so wound up over it grants the user of those words too much power. But here is the thing; I don't have to understand why a word is devastating or emotionally weighty. I just have to realize that it is. And once I do, I avoid that word. My life works fine without calling anyone a cunt, and I don't have to worry about the nuances of how someone feel vs should feel. I accept that for whatever reason, the word is out of bounds and move on.

The only time I have used "cunt" is with a lover who suggested it as her most preferred term for her genitals. Again, didn't quite understand, but happy to oblige her preferences. Especially because the reward was to eat her delightful cunt.

May 8 ohthetrees commented on The Customer Service Problem at McDonald's Is a Symptom of a Much Bigger Problem.

Costco has been slammed several times in various slog posts in the past (Hi Goldy!), but in my experience, I've consistently received amazing and cheerful service from Costco employees. It is no coincidence that Costco has some of the most generous salary and benefits in the retail sector. They seem happy because they are happy. Costco isn't perfect, but it is one big corp that I feel good about supporting. Costco makes tons of money, and is completely successful as a big-ass-corp. Why isn't treating workers with some respect a business strategy that other big retailers emulate?

May 2 ohthetrees commented on Late-Night May Day Wrap-Up.

If they had done some gardening instead of smashing and bottle throwing, that certainly would have upended my expectations. But since I don't think these idiots are actually serious about the politics of anarchy that wouldn't have advanced their goals. Instead I think they are serious about the fun of getting into a confrontation and smashin' some shit, and their behavior advanced *that* goal quite nicely. I've known Brenden had a deeply flawed brain in that skull ever since his cruel and arrogant "urban hunting" piece and his bizarre annual defense of petty vandals certainly confirms it.

May 1 ohthetrees commented on Police Throwing Flash Bangs into Crowd "Like Beads at Mardi Gras" at 5th & Olive.

Take everything Erica says with a grain of salt and a bottle of wine. Paying for the wine is optional.

Apr 18 ohthetrees commented on Eden Foods President Responds to Contraception Controversy.

Next time I'm at madison market, I'll ask them to stop carrying Eden.

Apr 18 ohthetrees commented on I Wonder If Avis Is Bummed They Bought Zipcar.

I've switched from zipcar to mostly car2go too. But I can think of lots of reasons to "touch" a zipcar. Like if you want a truck. Or a van. Or an all wheel drive vehicle. Or a car that seats more than 2.

Apr 17 ohthetrees commented on Science News.

I've probably read something breathless about how scientists are just realizing that junk dna isn't really junk every year for the last 10 years. No biologist I know (and I know a lot) has thought "junk" dna has no purpose for a looooong time. While cool, it is far, far from breaking news, and I'm giving up hope that journalists will ever tire of gleefully pointing out how biologists are real idiots to have ever thought any such thing.