tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post3365202535963215363..comments2024-02-29T02:10:56.878-08:00Comments on J O S H U A P U N D I T: True To Form - Google's Fourth Of July LogoFreedom Fighterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13649470110087808596noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-48329895907863840862012-07-05T23:41:11.988-07:002012-07-05T23:41:11.988-07:00Maybe in your universe being a communist doesn'...Maybe in your universe being a communist doesn't make you anti-American, Richard. Most Americans would disagree. Communism and it's lil' brother socialism assuredly run counter to our Constitution and core values, not to mention that they've been an abject failure everywhere they've been tried, and only survive with increasing doses of authoritarianism and control. <br /><br />But even you have to admit that back in the forties, fifties when Woody Guthrie was shilling for the Soviets, there was no question whatsoever it was anti-American...and an embrace of totalitarian barbarism as well.<br /><br />I also find it interesting that you differentiate 'socialism' and communism, when Guthrie was a <b>self-admitted commie</b> and an apologist for Stalin. <br /><br />Attempt to shift the ground duly noted.<br /><br />Regards,<br />RobRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332213651195340500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-46312443543690667642012-07-05T22:55:16.726-07:002012-07-05T22:55:16.726-07:00Hey, here's a shocker for you. Being a communi...Hey, here's a shocker for you. Being a communist does not automatically mean you're anti-American. This isn't the 50s. Guthrie seems to have been lamenting the inequality and suffering of many Americans, not advocating an overthrow. Communism is flawed and certainly not for America, but not all those with socialist sentiments are evilRichard L. Brandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280676490083746232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-8332321258554485702012-07-05T00:44:25.929-07:002012-07-05T00:44:25.929-07:00So as not to paint with a broad brush, I'm sur...So as not to paint with a broad brush, I'm sure there is some person responsible for being clever and witty with the 'daily' art logo, etc. who has license to post such things. Any review by attorneys was sure to miss such nuance. And it would be interesting to see if internally there was any objection voiced by employees. But as with any tyranny, silence is the golden rule. Gee it must be great to work for billionaires such as Larry and Sergei, et al.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com