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aaroncynic

aaroncynic
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birthday
December 31
Bio
I'm some things to a few people. Mostly a nuisance but sometimes a zine writer, internet radio host, blogger, musician, and project organizer. I run a small website where you can read mine and other fabulous contributor's words: www.diatribemedia.com and also contribute to the Chicagoist (www.chicagoist.com). When not shouting about the falling sky over the internet, reading about government conspiracies or watching b-rate sci-fi, you can find me singing for the band Burning Luck. Direction is only relative to your position in the grand scheme of things. Some day, I'll sort this all out.

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December 07, 2011 07:29AM
“Great job on this! I think what Brooks is doing is quite commendable and love that OC has decided to join his fight.”
About: Camping for a Cause: A Chicago Occupation Against Violence
October 14, 2011 03:50PM
“Once again, thank you!”
About: #99 Percent or 53, We’re Still All The Same
October 14, 2011 12:17PM
“Thanks very much Owl and Peter! You can find a ton more coverage on both Chicagoist and Diatribe. But I will be reposting here from time to time. I'll b…”
About: We're not a leaderless movement, we're a movement of leaders
April 28, 2011 09:45AM
“Still working out whether or not we're food or some sort of host bodies for aliens. I'll need to consult the counsel of elders for that info. Anyone ha…”
About: The Birth Certificate: A Galactic Conspiracy (updated!)
February 01, 2011 07:31PM
“Neither can I, but they'll make any argument they can. Grasping at straws and such.”
About: Remember When Republicans Wanted A Foreign Born President?
December 10, 2010 03:03PM
“Don - Nothing personal here, but the "left" as you say, has communism. The right has nazi's and fascists. They've murdered millions too, trie…”
About: Does Science Need More Republicans?
December 10, 2010 12:31PM
“O'Stephanie - You are definitely right there. Just look at how Texas is rewriting textbook standards. After they win their war on anything not Good, Wh…”
About: Does Science Need More Republicans?
December 10, 2010 12:04PM
“I think that's it right there. It's one thing to ask and seek out knowledge and understanding of what and why certain people of a certain profession (i…”
About: Does Science Need More Republicans?
November 09, 2010 03:49PM
“Thanks for sharing Bob! As an on again/off again OSer since '08 I'm glad to see some folks from back then doing such cool things.”
About: Open Saloners in My Basement
November 09, 2010 01:14PM
“Kate - thanks! Unfortunately, even if folks are discredited for their actions they end up getting gigs as commentators on Fox News. Just look at Ollie…”
About: Could Decision Points Rewrite History?
November 09, 2010 01:13PM
“Harry - all too true. It's too uncomfortable for us to face up to the things that have been done in our name. Boko - you're probably right about that, p…”
About: Could Decision Points Rewrite History?
November 08, 2010 08:11PM
“Congrats on the new gigs to both of you.”
About: Joan Walsh stepping down as Editor-in-chief of Salon
November 05, 2010 12:00PM
“Some say I'm a baby Gen Xer, some say a very old Gen Yer (I'm 31). Either way, I think both groups are still trying to look for some kind of greater me…”
About: The Thirteenth Generation
November 05, 2010 11:23AM
“This was a great piece. While I can definitely sympathize with the let down feeling (that's pretty much how every protest goes down in the states, with…”
About: The Strike: Epilogue
November 05, 2010 11:04AM
“Zanelle - It's either going to be like watching the asteroid hit the Earth from a rooftop or watching paint dry. Either way, I'll need a few bottles of…”
About: Five Ways Republicans Will "Take Back" "Their" America
November 05, 2010 10:06AM
“(clap clap clap) Since we're all sharing dirty laundry I'll tell you a secret - I used to be a bit right of center myself early in high school. Then I g…”
About: GOP Granola
November 04, 2010 01:11PM
“Right, Right, Right. But the question is, since the election is over with - now what? Most people will go home and either lick their wounds or celebrat…”
About: The Stakes
November 04, 2010 01:07PM
“Kent - as always, your comments are quite right. That money could've been better spent anywhere. Although I do feel bad for the unemployed photoshopper…”
About: The Real Loss in the Mid Term Elections
November 04, 2010 01:04PM
“XJS - Thanks for the forwards! And you're spot on - and I think we're all pretty deflated about Russ. You guys lost a real actual progressive - one wit…”
About: The Real Loss in the Mid Term Elections
November 04, 2010 01:02PM
“Ardee - not being positive is nothing to apologize for. Things are pretty bleak, but when have they not been? Obama was never going to be some kind of…”
About: The Real Loss in the Mid Term Elections
November 04, 2010 10:21AM
“Neo - I think you're pretty on target there. The most important thing we can and need to do right now is to become an actual informed citizenry. Ignora…”
About: The Real Loss in the Mid Term Elections
November 04, 2010 09:39AM
“Elijah - sounds about right. We keep spinning the wheels because we forgot there's other things we can and should do.”
About: The Real Loss in the Mid Term Elections
October 13, 2010 02:49PM
“I know all too well about writing stuff instead of doing stuff - or writing about how one *wants* to do stuff, rather than just doing it. Great to see…”
About: Coming undone
October 08, 2010 02:51PM
“Thank you so much, everyone for all your comments. There is alot of good discussion here - I promise I'll comment more in depth later in the weekend. I…”
About: Talking Points in the War on the Poor
October 07, 2010 09:47AM
“Indeed, Harry. Willful ignorance and willful distraction. Somehow, we've all just allowed ourselves to be distracted by the spectacle of elections - th…”
About: Talking Points in the War on the Poor
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