Blogcritics Comments on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Comment by Dan on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:02:09 EDT

Sorry, but this sounds like just another fake, I-was-a-conservative-but-I-saw-the-light, conversion scam that liberals pathetically think lends credibility to their delusional sense of moral and intellectual superiority. Real Dittoheads aren't created by Rush, they're re-enforced by Rush. If it weren't for the ethical lapses of a leftist infested main stream news media, Limbaugh wouldn't be needed. Rush's show is one of only a few places where you can hear actual, in context, recordings of liberal politicians talking out of both sides of their mouths. Thankfully, that's changing. In fact, it seems likely that Rush has inspired much of the conservative revolution that has transpired in American politics over the last couple of decades. Even the gullible, idealistic youth votes that liberals have traditionally exploited are becoming more politically savvy. Which explains why liberals are now pushing for the illegal immigrant and felon voters. Closed minded liberals really don't understand the attraction. They seldom listen to the show objectively, (if at all) so they have no way to grapple with what Rush brings. They don't get the difference between truthful propaganda and simple demagoguery. More telling, is that they don't seem to care. They entertain this fantasy caricature of Rush as some humorless, moralistic, judgemental, authoritarian, who has no tolerance of human failings. That's why liberal millionaire puppetmasters desperately throw money down the rat-hole of a pathetically sad, and deceitful, Air America venture. ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:03:54 EDT

Thanks MCH, I have to agree with you there; hypocrisy does seem to be prevalent in the man's nature. ]]>

Comment by MCH on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:36:09 EDT

One thing that's always amazed me about Ditto Heads is hypocrisy of the phoney demi-God they worship: **Limbaugh preaches family values, and yet he's been married and divorced three times; **He professes to be a champion of "rugged individualism," but the only real jobs he's ever had were as a disc jockey and a talk show host; I mean, how "rugged" can a guy be who's toughest work has been flipping 45s and sitting on his rear-end flapping his jaws?; **Limbaugh claims to be a "great American patriot," when in actuality he dodged the draft (using a medical deferment for a cyst on his bummy) when he had a chance to serve during Vietnam; **Limbaugh constantly denounces government waste, but prior to his success he had no problem whatsoever drawing unemployment several times between firings... (source; "The Rush Limbaugh Story" by Paul Colford) ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:41:35 EDT

I was going to say Tito! My middle initial is D. anyone? ]]>

Comment by Matthew T. Sussman on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:29:20 EDT

You're giving me way too much credit. And I think an equal jab back would be to fiddle with my "T" initial. Sincerely, Matthew Torquemada Sussman ]]>

Comment by MCH on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:45:35 EDT

Well, OK, although I do think it's rather sophomoric humor, Wussman... ]]>

Comment by Matthew T. Sussman on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:39:41 EDT

MCH: "Huh?" We were talking about names that mirror those of controversial historical figures and/or ruthless dictators. I was taking a stab at what those intials of yours meant. "Oh, Samsonite! I was way off!" ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:33:52 EDT

Oh Gonzo, there's too much sweating and lack of comfortable amenities involved in a revolution. I'd rather just form a cult. ]]>

Comment by gonzo marx on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:21:12 EDT

Che sez... *PS. For those sans sense of humour - I was joking about the revolution thing.* damn!!! here i was gonna offer ta help... after all, folks say i'm pretty revolting... but i digress Excelsior! ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:59:43 EDT

PS. For those sans sense of humour - I was joking about the revolution thing. ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:58:45 EDT

Matthew: I'm going to be laughing about Billy Polpot all day. David: Che Guevara is dead. I promise. I saw the picture of his corpse and it looked really convincing to me so he won't be bothering you anymore. I'm not him. I'm not the reincarnation of him. We just happen to share the same name. I suppose if my name were spelled Shay or Shea or some other girlie crap you wouldn't be having this problem. But it isn't. Che is my name, I'm happy with it and if you don't like it, then I'll be happy to politely tell you where you can take it. Thanks MCH for the defense. I'm not sure what the problem is. Should I put on my profile that its my real name? No one else has to. Should I use a nickname? I work hard on what I write and I want it attributed to me, not some nebulous pseudo-identity. I'm not going to change my name because one jack-ass is offended by my real one. Now if you'll all excuse me, I must run. I have a revolution to organize. ]]>

Comment by MCH on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:47:40 EDT

"Well, I guess I won't be inviting my friend Billy Polpot to join Blogcritics. lolz!!! Mussolini Castro Hirohito!!!" - Matthew Sussman Huh? So you're supporting Nalle's attack that Che is "not all that good," Sussman? The lady said her real name is Che and she posted a photo of herself. Yes, I know who Che Guevera was, Nalle, and I still feel your hateful attack on a new BC member was below the standards of a so-called "editor." ]]>

Comment by Dave Nalle on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 03:34:10 EDT

Ok, MCH. Let's hear your defense of Che Guevara and the great benefits which International Socialism has brought to the people of South and Central America. Maybe if you don't understand my comments you shouldn't respond to them. Dave ]]>

Comment by Matthew T. Sussman on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:21:26 EDT

Well, I guess I won't be inviting my friend Billy Polpot to join Blogcritics. lolz!!! Mussolini Castro Hirohito!!! ]]>

Comment by MCH on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:21:04 EDT

"Someone going by 'Che' is displaying a lot more than just 'goodness' and it's not all good." - Dave Nalle Great...another baseless, unprovoked personal attack. There was a time when BC editors set a better example than Nalle's hateful commentary. ]]>

Comment by JP on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:53:07 EDT

Well Che, you've stirred my interest in this book, so that should be a compliment. I've always been curious about the "dittohead" mind and how one can subscribe to such outlandish beliefs and so much hatred and make peace with it, so I'm interested in the insights this may contain... ]]>

Comment by zingzing on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:26:53 EDT

shrug. i didn't really mean to offend anyone... ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:05:05 EDT

Would anyone like to discuss the book or the book review? ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:01:01 EDT

Well you did praise RB's honesty while calling mine into question, even though I've never claimed to be anything other than an average person with many faults who tries to behave according to the standards and values I've set for myself over the years. (small print: values and standards subject to change without notice). And if it is true that RB, as she stated, doesn't care what we think, then I doubt she needs defending. ]]>

Comment by zingzing on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:48:32 EDT

see? i wasn't doing anything but trying to defend her against such ideas that she was "shallow" and had a "defect." i wasn't really trying to attack you. not at all. like i said, maybe she wasn't being honest. maybe you are. i don't know you... but i just saw the two of you ganging up on her, discounting everything about her without even really responding to her, all that... i just tried to defend her a bit. i'm not asking for anyone to judge my outlook or send me their pity. thanks, though. ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:43:30 EDT

I'm not sure whose comments you are reading but I never called anyone a "nutcase". It also seems strange to me that you seem willing to doubt the veracity of my comments without "proof" of my caring nature, but you are very willing to accept RB's comments as truthful, though you have no real proof that she is anywhere near as misanthropic as she sounds. It would seem to me that if you want me to run right out and build a homeless shelter to prove myself, you should at least demand that RB kick a hobo for you. It also seems to me that it is easier for you to see people as unfeeling and cruel than it is to accept anyone's decency. I'm very sorry that you must go through life being so suspicious and untrusting. ]]>

Comment by zingzing on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:18:45 EDT

che: "caring about people," "I've learned some hard but valuable lessons in recent times, and I try to apply them to my daily living. I don't always succeed with that, but I do try," and "I'm not sure why being compassionate and helpful has to be equated with being boring, but thats your opinion and you are entitled to it." i'm just saying that you can say these things... but if the only way you ever show it is to give to charity now and again, you are no better than richbitch, and the fact that she is honest (obviously she is, unless she's just trying to wind someone up,) puts her over the top. i'm not saying that you don't do your part and i'm not saying that you aren't good, but i also don't believe everything someone says, especially over the internet. i just felt like defending her a bit. how you gonna make someone who despises humanity realize that it ain't all that bad by telling her she's a nutcase? an empty, souless shell? that's not caring, or compassionate? ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:01:14 EDT

Thanks gonzo! I posted a pic of myself so people would know I don't wear a beret, tote a gun or have a beard. Well, okay, maybe a bit of a mustache though. ]]>

Comment by gonzo marx on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:48:17 EDT

Che...don't let 'em get ta ya about the name thing... you should read how much shit i've taken over this moniker... heh fuck 'em thanks for the read Excelsior! ]]>

Comment by Che on Book Review: Confessions Of A Former Dittohead By Jim Derych

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:31:55 EDT

David: Che is my real name. ]]>