Adam Carolla Rails Against Occupy Members: "....Self-Entitled Monsters’"

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doitlive said:
Pretending to be homeless is the best way to change the system.
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Probably not, but you're ignoring that at the very least the protests have so far stopped the debit card fees, moved billions of dollars out of national banks and into their communities, and opened the conversation to an entire nation that never talked about these problems before.
 
nib95 said:
This. I'm starting to think its not the majority of protestors that don't know why they are protesting (some clearly don't), no, that's just what Right Wing propaganda wants you to believe and people are regurgitating like puppets. In actuality, it seems more like its the majority of people against the movement that don't know why people are protesting.

Case in point being Adam's rant in the OP. he clearly does not have a clue. Even reading this thread. People think its about not being able to get jobs? Lol. It's so much more than that, that facet is literally a tiny cherry off a massive cake.
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Look, the guy got famous for liking beer and boobs. He's clearly smarter than most of us to profit off of that, so maybe he has a point?

Nah.
 
Adam Corolla said this? I thought he was a pretty big lib? Or was that the other guy from The Man Show?
 
teh_pwn said:
While I don't think many people in the occupy movement have a clue what the should be protesting about, it doesn't take away from the fundamental problem that bankers should not be able to:
1. Loan shark hundreds of thousands of people into things they cannot afford. Whether it be sub-prime mortgages or entire countries like Greece or Italy.
2. Bundle trillions of toxic assets into "AAA" funds.
3. Bet against said fund.
4. Then get away free under trillions of dollars in socialism transferring everyone's wealth into the bankers that fucked up the system.

Engineers cannot lie about shitty bridge construction and then collect insurance when it fails and people die. Doctors cannot sell snake oil. Banks cannot loan money that cannot be paid back without consequences.




And you base this on what exactly? I'm over 25 and Adam is ranting about something completely irrelevant.
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Brilliantly said. I'd argue that most protestors do know why they are protesting, but just can't explain it as eloquently as you have. Liquid assets, derivatives, toxic debt, betting against bonds and stocks you were promoting moments before, every facet of the financial scandal and corruption that exists today, and the power the corporations have over Government and the American people, or the cushty relationship they share behind closed doors (paying politicians off to push through damaging legislation etc)...it's not stuff easily explained.
 
Liu Kang Baking A Pie said:
Probably not, but you're ignoring that at the very least the protests have so far stopped the debit card fees, moved billions of dollars out of national banks and into their communities, and opened the conversation to an entire nation that never talked about these problems before.
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entrement said:
I agree. Dude almost relishes in the fact that he's uneducated. Funny guy, though.
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That's exactly what I say whenever people jump on the Carolla politics bandwagon. Do you really feel proud aligning yourself with someone who relishes in the fact that he's uneducated, barely finished highschool, was illiterate until his 20s, and never reads? Have you heard his rants on shit like "why the terrorists hate us"? The guy is the definition of ignorant.

And while this has already been addressed, most of the people at these protests have jobs. Carolla's just a jackass.

Oblivion said:
Adam Corolla said this? I thought he was a pretty big lib? Or was that the other guy from The Man Show?
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He's liberal on a lot of social issues, but also really big on bootstraps.


WinoMcCougarstein said:
In this thread..
Over 25: Yup, that's pretty accurate.
Under 25: Nuh uh, he's a stupid head! MOOOOOOOOOOOM!
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You say it, therefore it's true! right?

/30 years old
 
Liu Kang Baking A Pie said:
I don't judge GAF as a brony forum just because there's a My Little Pony thread.
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I didn't mean to judge OWS en masse, just describe something I've observed in the movement.

EDIT: To be clear, I think Carolla is kind of a huge jackass and I don't agree with him on this or nearly anything else.
 
He isnt wrong about all the self absorbed little shits that think they are entitled to something. For years we have gone about trying to spare any kids feelings. Hell the whole politically correct movement is just there to spare peoples feelings. Well if all we do is spare someones feelings, will they ever learn? Will they ever realize there are negative consequences for their actions? Will they ever think, hey that guy is so much better than me, maybe i should strive to be better myself?
 
I think Carolla is a funny guy, but he has a lot of close-minded and ignorant opinions on a many topics. He's entitled to say whatever he wants on his own podcast, but I stopped listening to it solely because of his dumb rants.
 
2th said:
He isnt wrong about all the self absorbed little shits that think they are entitled to something. For years we have gone about trying to spare any kids feelings. Hell the whole politically correct movement is just there to spare peoples feelings. Well if all we do is spare someones feelings, will they ever learn? Will they ever realize there are negative consequences for their actions? Will they ever think, hey that guy is so much better than me, maybe i should strive to be better myself?
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You're getting caught up in the emotional appeal. He's saying something you want to hear in a very charged way. Take a step back and think about weather what you've said above actually applies to a significant portion of what OWS stands for.
 
I zone out or skip his political views or rants, but he does have some nice insight into home improvement, cars, and some aspects of socal life.
 
Chuck Norris said:
There are hypocrites in every group or ideology. Doesn't mean there aren't people who did legitimately work their asses off and still can't find jobs because of a recession created by the super rich.
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Liu Kang Baking A Pie said:
Most of them have jobs. The protest isn't against not being able to be employed (though it is its own problem in the US), but that the richest 1% have cheated or schemed their way into their money and are using their political power to widen the gap between themselves and the 99% below them. Anyone trying to deny this wealth inequity can only be explained as being blinded by generic, knee-jerk rage at protests.
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Ok, maybe I should of been specific I was referring to the "young" OWS'ers Carolla seemed to be focusing on. The point trying to make was the general opinion of the protesters (the ones who get most the media attention at least) being: "Hey you! see that 1%er! hes a bad person! he tuk oor jerbs! why should he be able to drive that car!" and not "See that rich dude son? Be like him when you grow up"

But then again, I grew up in DC and have learned to hate any protests of any kind simply for the traffic they cause. So I admit I am bias.
 
2th said:
He isnt wrong about all the self absorbed little shits that think they are entitled to something. For years we have gone about trying to spare any kids feelings. Hell the whole politically correct movement is just there to spare peoples feelings. Well if all we do is spare someones feelings, will they ever learn? Will they ever realize there are negative consequences for their actions? Will they ever think, hey that guy is so much better than me, maybe i should strive to be better myself?
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I think this "Kids are whiny, entitled brats!" argument is blown way out of proportion and used by nearly every generation, on nearly every generation. Some people bring it up, spout a few anecdotes, then treat it as the gospel truth and the explanation to absolutely everything.
 
Previous said:
Ok, maybe I should of been specific I was referring to the "young" OWS'ers Carolla seemed to be focusing on. The point trying to make was the general opinion of the protesters (the ones who get most the media attention at least) being: "Hey you! see that 1%er! hes a bad person! he tuk oor jerbs! why should he be able to drive that car!" and not "See that rich dude son? Be like him when you grow up"

But then again, I grew up in DC and have learned to hate any protests of any kind simply for the traffic they cause. So I admit I am bias.
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This is a perfect example of a nonsensical strawman.
 
2th said:
He isnt wrong about all the self absorbed little shits that think they are entitled to something. For years we have gone about trying to spare any kids feelings. Hell the whole politically correct movement is just there to spare peoples feelings. Well if all we do is spare someones feelings, will they ever learn? Will they ever realize there are negative consequences for their actions? Will they ever think, hey that guy is so much better than me, maybe i should strive to be better myself?
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That shit is getting stupid old. What the hell does that have to do with the problems we have right now? It may be a problem, but it's not the problem we are dealing with now.
 
The_Technomancer said:
You're getting caught up in the emotional appeal. He's saying something you want to hear in a very charged way. Take a step back and think about weather what you've said above actually applies to a significant portion of what OWS stands for.
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Waaah waaah waaah banks got bailed out by taxpayers, including those in the lower and middle classes, all while doling out record-setting bonuses to a handful of executives. Waah hedge funds manipulated markets to the detriment of the country to make a quick buck.

Is anyone actually looking past this bullshit and paying attention to the real problem in this country, which is people caring too much about others' feelings?

Time to wake up, America.
 
Previous said:
But then again, I grew up in DC and have learned to hate any protests of any kind simply for the traffic they cause. So I admit I am bias.
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Seriously dude....

Previous said:
The point trying to make was the general opinion of the protesters (the ones who get most the media attention at least) being: "Hey you! see that 1%er! hes a bad person! he tuk oor jerbs! why should he be able to drive that car!"
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Also further evidence that it's a lot of the people against the movement that don't actually know what people are protesting about. Just the Right Wing version of why they're protesting. Because rich people stole their jobs? Lol.
 
Previous said:
If people are mad that they don't have a job, maybe instead of looking to find one, they can camp out in a park for 2 months. Yeah! great idea!
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It's like the whole concept of a 'recession' is lost on you people.
 
Oblivion said:
It's like the whole concept of a 'recession' is lost on you people.
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Recessions are just periods when more people then usual get lazy. We get out of them when people wake up one morning and go "I should try to actually work today instead of leeching off of my betters"
 
Qwomo said:
This is a perfect example of a nonsensical strawman.
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You've got to admit that at least some OWSers do sound like that. No, they aren't the majority and they don't speak for the whole movement, but that sentiment is present.
 
Previous said:
Ok, maybe I should of been specific I was referring to the "young" OWS'ers Carolla seemed to be focusing on. The point trying to make was the general opinion of the protesters (the ones who get most the media attention at least) being: "Hey you! see that 1%er! hes a bad person! he tuk oor jerbs! why should he be able to drive that car!"
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or:

"Hey, see that CEO. He should probably be tried in court for crimes committed against the public."
 
AstroLad said:
Waaah waaah waaah banks got bailed out by taxpayers, including those in the lower and middle classes, all while doling out record-setting bonuses to a handful of executives. Waah hedge funds manipulated markets to the detriment of the country to make a quick buck.

Is anyone actually looking past this bullshit and paying attention to the real problem in this country, which is people caring too much about others' feelings?

Time to wake up, America.
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Well said... it amazes me how so many people can't make this correlation. OWS exists because some seriously fucked up shit has been going on in this country. They aren't asking to have a free-ride and never work a job for the rest of their days. They are protesting for a more fair and uncorrupt government/capitalistic society.
 
Shocking to see all the replies after the first post agree with him. As if the fact that there are some self-entitled people out there outweighs the importance of these crimes against the nation(s) that's destroying millions and billions of lives worldwide.
 
Orayn said:
You've got to admit that at least some OWSers do sound like that. No, they aren't the majority and they don't speak for the whole movement, but that sentiment is present.
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I'll go so far as to admit that that is how mass media tries to portray them, yes.
 
I remember the days when people would work hard and earn their way to a good salary.

Today's kids expect to party and not work during college, graduate, and then be in high demand for a $60k+ salary. All while purchasing things online to get the cheapest prices. WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, all your money is the reason I don't have a job!
 
Captain Sparrow said:
I remember the days when people would work hard and earn their way to a good salary.

Today's kids expect to party and not work during college, graduate, and then be in high demand for a $60k+ salary. All while purchasing things online to get the cheapest prices. WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, all your money is the reason I don't have a job!
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SERIOUSLY?
 
Captain Sparrow said:
I remember the days when people would work hard and earn their way to a good salary.

Today's kids expect to party and not work during college, graduate, and then be in high demand for a $60k+ salary. All while purchasing things online to get the cheapest prices. WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, all your money is the reason I don't have a job!
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Lol.

(this was a joke right?)
 
The_Technomancer said:
Recessions are just periods when more people then usual get lazy. We get out of them when people wake up one morning and go "I should try to actually work today instead of leeching off of my betters"
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Andrew Ryan?

Also, maybe I'm cynical about the movement because it really hasn't changed anything. The movement in Spain has been going on for longer and having talked with them while in Madrid, they only seem as interested in putting forward their own political agendas instead of having a unified voice against corporate greed, government corruption and education.
 
The guy doesn't seem to understand what's going on. I also don't think he's talking about the "occupy" movement because he doesn't mention them at all. I don't really know WHO he's talking about since I haven't seen anyone publicly throwing rocks at rich people once.
 
Orayn said:
You really think there aren't any obnoxious, under-informed kids in OWS?
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You think there aren't any obnoxious, under-informed kids everywhere in the entire world? Why are you so anxious to apply this label to a protest group, even if you're only applying it to a few of the people in it?
 
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