Troll of the Day

This anonymous winner is leading a boycott of women.

I am an American man, and I have decided to boycott American women. In a nutshell, American women are the most likely to cheat on you, to divorce you, to get fat, to steal half of your money in the divorce courts, don’t know how to cook or clean, don’t want to have children, etc. Therefore, what intelligent man would want to get involved with American women?

American women are generally immature, selfish, extremely arrogant and self-centered, mentally unstable, irresponsible, and highly unchaste. The behavior of most American women is utterly disgusting, to say the least.

And we are to believe this guy is the role model for mental stability? I think not.

Troll Hall of Fame: Michele Bachmann Fan

According to this anonymous comment, Michele Bachmann isn't practicing bigotry towards the LGBT community. Bachmann is actually trying to keep Minnesota from turning into the next Sodom and Gomorrah.

Bradlee Dean, Jake McMillan, and Michele Bachmann are all wonderful Godly people. Bradlee Dean is just trying to keep Homosexuals out of Hell. To me that is love. Homosexual behavior is sinful, and Gays can NEVER be married in the eyes of Yahweh! Unfortunately people like godless Sen Scott Dibble want to make Minnesota another Sodom and Gomorrah, and then good Bible believing people like me will have to leave. MN SF925 MN HF1054 - this bill is an abomination unto Adonai Yahweh and MUST be stopped! Sincerely, Lonny Roseland.

Gay people Michele Bachmann is only trying to restrict your civil rights because she loves you so much. I'm glad we cleared that up.

Troll Hall of Fame: Ed Betterly

Ed Betterly is a Twitter user who refuses to believe Republicans placed any earmarks in the stimulus or health care bills. Despite the evidence. Bettered (love these online handles) RT me on Twitter for quotes that I did not make and then refused to correct the mistake.

I tweeted to Bettered, "You are such a passive aggressive member of the 101 Keyboardists."

Betterly tweeted me this hysterical response.

101 Keyboardists (?!?!?) whatever you are talking about. Is that hippie speak?

Thank you, Twitter.

Troll Hall of Fame: Jackson

It is time to add another member to the Troll Hall of Fame. I posted an audio clip of Opie and Anthony making fun of Bruce Springsteen. I related to the piece because I grew up in New Jersey in the 70s and 80s. I heard enough Bruce Springsteen to last several lifetimes. For the record: there are Springsteen albums I love. I do get annoyed by how he sings about a New Jersey that only exists in his mind. It's is also hard to take Springsteen's workingman blues seriously when he has admitted the only job he ever had was as a musician.

Reader Jackson went off on Opie and Anthony in the comments. Unfortunately for Jackson, I seriously doubt the radio duo read this blog. Jackson was so mad he left two comments and used the BIG CAP KEYS. That will put Opie and Anthony in their place.

Comment I:

FUUUUCCCKKKKK YOUUUUUU, not really cuz i don't really know you, but f you for saying that about Bruce Springsteen, the only reason you think he is over rated is because youuuu people made him that way, because he actually hass good music, and that fact that he is from little old shity jersey makes people from jersey play him as their own, when most of his songs were writen about getting OUT of jersey, likkkeee BORN TO RUN?? Come on, the man has a lot of talent and is a really good guy, so stop bashing on him.

Comment II:

and really, HE DOESN"T SAY JERSEY IN EVERY SONG YOU IDIOTS, get to know him better before you go off on him, and the shit you guys are saying,.... makes NOOO SENSEEE, you guys are literally ranting about NOTHING with your retarted jersey accents, what are you, another fucking glen beck, ranting about your uneducated nonsense for hours. Just dragging the uneducated americans( with is most) into your vortex of insanity, GET A LIFE, stop talking about other peoples successful lives.

I'm sure Jackson knows much about "uneducated Americans."

Troll Hall of Fame: Anonymous Blog Critic

We received a critique of the blog post "Palin Supporters Up Close." We thought we would share this insightful... err, something with you.

The only ignorant and dishonest people live in this little world of your goofy website. You people who write your left wing trash here are not only stupid but your a joke!
No go get a twinkiee from Mommy'kitchen and go back to your room to write some more dribble.

Unfortunately, the writer chose to remain anonymous. The next Roger Ebert is out there. Will this wonderful critic please step forward.

Troll Hall of Fame: IntelligenceSeeker

The post "Doug Tudor Attacks Randy Edwards" has caused a shit storm with two campaigns and the Dem establishment. The post has brought several comments. The comment by IntelligenceSeeker nearly tops Bryan for all-time troll.

"Me thinks Hussey is a joker. A laugh a minute with the diversion antics of a Young Republican. I'm out.

"No knowledge to be gained here."

I have been accused of a lot of things. Being a Young Republican is a first.

Troll Hall of Fame: Henry Young

It is time for a new inductee of the Troll Hall of Fame. Henry Young provided the most hysterical nonsense about ... I'm not even sure. Henry is worked up about something. I am just not sure what he is trying to say. I feel like I got trolled by Snuffy Smith.

Why can't just those why pay taxes get health benefits...how b'out that Obama and the rest of the health care reform starters??? NO seriously, this I could be in favor of, but not just letting any old person that comes to America, even the illegal’s to get health care and our taxes go up the roof???? No, sure, I will cont. to fight this...

I don't speak Snuffy Smith trollism. Could someone provide me with a translation?

Troll Hall of Fame: Gerald Hancock

Gerald Hancock get points for using an actual name. Most trolls log in under Anonymous. Hancock's leaps of logic makes Alice In Wonderful seem like a study in realism. Hancock argues current laws permit gay people to marry. They just need to stop being gay. Apparently, gayness can be turned on and off at will. "Look Mom, I'm not gay anymore. Oh wait! I'm gay again."

These people are sick! It's not the law that needs to be changed, it's the gay's mind and heart that should change. They have the equal right to marry already. They can change their disorientation, and get oriented correctly someone of the opposite sex: And stop trying to make the 90% of the people change for them...a wimpy 10% of the population.

Mr. Hancock is a little too curious about Perez Hilton's gender. There are all kinds of Freudian implications about why Hancock is so obsessed about Hilton's anatomy. I respect Hancock's privacy enough to let him deal with those issues.

Hancock cites the Constitution as giving gay people the right to marry staraight people.

Under the constitution, they have equal rights already...they just refuse to use those rights due to their own perversity of heart and mind.

I will go one step further. The 14th amendment states "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." The conservative-leaning Supreme Court has refused to hear any gay marriages cases. A major reason is the court doesn't have the moral courage to dive into the gay marriage debate.

Another reason is there is no legal justification to bar gay marriage. Loving v Virginia made it clear that bigotry isn't a legal reason to bar two people from marrying. The sanctity of marriage wasn't destroyed because of interracial unions. God hasn't destroyed Massachusetts with thunder bolts. People have a right to practice their religious beliefs. They don't have a right to impose them under false pretenses.

Anti-Feminist Bingo

Progressive bloggers, ever write a feminist post and have trolls appear. Now you can play Anti-feminist Bingo. Next time a troll comments "feminazi" or "sexism doesn't exist" put a bingo mark in a designated spot. If you don't have enough sexist trolls at your blog then go to the comments of Feministe. Jill and Cara will be more than happy to loan out their trolls.

Troll Hall of Hame: Anonymous Racist

The greatest joke around, is Our President Himself.... Black arab sits in the White House...nonsense...???
No, I am not a racist...I have many friends with dark skin, and some of them are very special ones to me!!!

Anonymous, in the comments for the post "Obama Keeps Promise On SCHIP."

The anonymous poster is a racist. Why use the words "Black arab?" It is a racist slur. The "I have many friends with dark skin" defense is old. I seriously doubt the commentor has friends of color. The final straw is the commentor doesn't even have the courage to make such a slur under his true identity.

Congratulations to Anonymous Racist. You are now in the Pushing Rope troll hall of fame.

Previous inductee: Bryan.

Update: Anonymous Racist compares links Obama's name to Osama bin Laden. He still argues he isn't a racist. Anonymous Racist has made a single point pro or con about SCHIP. Obama keeping his campaign promise of increasing SCHIP funding was what my post dealt with.

How could it be...Our New President - ''Usama'' Obama - is not the real Christian...He just bacame the Christian... for the Presidential term only...and then He will be again, as He always was -- The True Arab Believer...nonsense...I can't believe it...but it seems to be True..!!!
No, I'm not a racist..!!

Anonymous Racist wants to use my blog to spout off hateful drivel. He has no interest in discussing health care policy. He he was forced to discuss SCHIP, it would be the usual socialized medicine bullshit. Anonymous Racist, go find a white supremist message board to play on.

Troll Hall of Fame: Bryan

Bryan used to troll around Pushing Rope and Tas's defunct blog Loaded Mouth. Tas and I took great joy in mocking Bryan. In 2006, Bryan promised to write a muckraking expose on Tas. Bryan never got to the article because of his busy schedule trolling other progressive blogs.

I wrote the post "Charlie Crist Economics 101." I argued the housing bubbble popped and sales taxes wouldn't pay for Florida's growth. I didn't know residents would start leaving the state. Creating a smaller tax base. Since then the housing market tanked and Florida is in a budget deficit. Bryan took pains explaining to me that this would never happen.

The article you linked indicates a substantial surplus in the current budget.
Given that Crist is correct about Florida's growth, what exactly is wrong with his economic understanding, assuming that that the inherent instability of sales-tax revenue in a tourist-reliant state doesn't lead to an exceptional decrease in revenue?

And if that were the case, wouldn't Crist be able to react in some manner, as by recommending a change in policy to account for the loss in revenue?

What policies changes has Charlie Crist instituted besides raiding trust funds and borrowing money? Cutting programs for the needy and driving the state in debt is not sound policy. Crist balked at the cigarette tax and walked away from Seminole Indian Tribe controversy.

Crist negotiated the deal without legislative approval. The Florida Supreme Court ruled the gaming compact unconstitutional. The Seminoles refused to shut down the blackjack and slot machines. Republicans have asked the federal government to intervene. The state is losing $100 million in tax revenue and Crist has remained silent on his mess.

Bryan the troll declares growth will save Florida.

If Florida is having problems paying for current growth management, then why is there a current surplus?

The housing bubble "popped"?
The bubble pops when prices start going down, not when the rise in prices slows.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/jul/12/economist_southwest_florida_housing_market_cooling/?business

Your argument against Crist's understanding of economics boils down to your past observations of tax cuts with increased spending?

We should assume that your past observations were made with similar anticipations of growth, or what?

Where is that Florida surplus, Bryan? The housing bubble popped when people stop buying houses. That is exactly what happened in Florida.

Bryan continues to argue the 2006 housing market was fantastic.

"Do you read your links?"

Of course. What part did you quote that you think translates into the housing market having popped?
The part about decreased confidence about the future?
Does "downward momentum" mean slowing price gains or decreasing prices?

Do you just read into stuff what you want to see, or what?

In 2006, I saw Florida in economic trouble. Bryan, I could ask you if you saw what you wanted to see. But that would be a pointless rhetorical question.

Bryan, you are the first inductee into the Pushing Rope Hall of Fame.

Side note: trolls using performance enhancing drugs will be disqualified.

Troll Contest

Jill is running a contest at Feministe for best troll.

I say this since I'm a blogging pal of Jill's. She put up with a lot of unneeded shit. Knock it off people. Seriously. It's not like she bothers you at your port-o-let cleaning job. She's not interrupting you when you're at the movies. Give an A-List blogger a break and do something useful like volunteering in your community.

Internet Stalking Is Real

Jill at Feministe has experienced online harrassment from members of AutoAdmit.com.

This article in the Washington Post and this post by Ann Althouse, both of which are about students on law school message boards posting pictures and nasty comments about female classmates, struck a nerve — because I’m one of the women they’re talking about, and my pictures have been posted on their site.

The WaPo article is about AutoAdmit, a law-school-oriented message board that is, essentially, a massive toilet of racism and sexism (not linking to the site — google if you’re interested). I’ve written about AutoAdmit before, when I found out that they were posting numerous pictures of me, making comments about raping and hate-fucking me, and debating whether or not I was fuckable or a stupid fat bitch. I’m hardly the only person they’ve gone after. While many of the threads on the message board are about law-school-related issues, they’re mostly obnoxious in some way or another. There’s an obsession with “prestige,” and commenters regularly disparage lower-tier schools, and use the term “TTT” to denote anything they consider not good enough.

The Ann Althouse post is the usual stupidity I have come to expect from her.

Too beautiful to appear in public? Too hot to be hired? Come on! What rational employer would deny you a job because idiots chatted about you on line in a way that made if obvious that the only thing you did was look good?

It goes further than that. I got permission from Jill to blog this. She has been stalked online.

Wants to learn about girl, but is social outcast, so have to stalk her on internet.

That is not what a young woman wants to see published about her on the internet. Althouse has a history of going after attractive young female bloggers. Case in point is the Clinton photo-op where Althouse took a mean-spirited swipe at Jessica. The irony is Althouse takes great offense when someone disagrees with her.

ADDED: Lindsay Beyerstein is more upset than I am about the fact that there is a lot of loose talk about people on the internet -- though presumably not about the dumb, loose talk about me on her own site. She fails to reveal what repressive remedies she has in mind to keep the internet from chattering. But I hope she'll at least do that "more speech" thing and condemn that blog where they impersonate me all the time -- or does she think I deserve it?

Let me get this straight. Althouse can make uncivil remarks about another woman's breasts and laugh off the concerns of women having sexist comments about them posted on the internet. But God forbid someone use their first amendment right to disagree with her. Thou does protest too much!

We have heard plenty of internet horror stories of people getting stalked. The issue must be dealt with seriously so women and children are secure. While not infringing on free speech. I have no idea how that will be done. I am certain it won't be the Ann Althouse remedy of laughing off everyone's privacy except her own.