Who wouldn't want to wear something that mocks families, across all political lines, who support and wish for the safe return of their loved ones over seas? Or did I misunderstand that whole "tie a yellow ribbon" thing?

Oh, but I keed as well. Seriously, it may clash with my full Nazi regalia, but I'd wear it on stage! 2/3 of Nonagon would appreciate the irony.

Which begs the question, like that tree in the woods, would Nonagon make a sound if no one (from House 8) was around to hear them? :(

Gomez 23 May 2006

I suppose some may interpret it as mocking the safe return of the troops. They are free to hold that opinion. That isn't the intent. It's actually meant to mock the sheep who think slapping a magnet ribbon on their bumper (or a wear a completely played-out Livestrong bracelet) somehow makes everything okay.

It's also meant to piss off your parents, for you agnst-ridden teenagers out there! So buy two!

andrew 23 May 2006

...and to mock the asssholes in hummers (with a ribbon) whose gas consumption sent the soldiers over there to begin with. Gomez whose 'mind' was trained by neo-cons can only see dissent as a threat, and so needs to tar you as unsupportive of those fighting. nice try.

jpeg 23 May 2006

For comparison's sake, I have seen an extra, extra-large flag-ribbon magnet that says, "I support more troops than you." Now, in that case, the irony was clear to me. Subtlety has it's limitations in the realm of sloganeering. The type of political discussion that takes place on the rear bumper of cars (or inside the back window, held up with scotch tape if you are a suburban dissident).

All critiquing aside, do I still get the free shirt or was that the lie that I'm still believing?

Gomez 24 May 2006

Just need a style, address and a size!

I also like the magnet ribbon that says, "Supporting the Chinese guy getting rich off all these magnet ribbons."

My personal opinion is if you truly support the troops and want them to come home soon, stop supporting politicians who foolishly deploy our military into morale-crushing no-win situations with no exit strategy. And that goes for BOTH sides of the aisle.

andrew 24 May 2006

jpeg, andrew, and Gomez, especially, I'd like to compliment all of you on your heated but friendly debate here! Well done, all. Now Gomez better get his shirt, and frankly, all House-8-ers should make an effort to see the Nonagan play sometime. Gomez, they sell beer at your shows, right? Nobody likes a frownie!

impartial third party 24 May 2006