
Jordan Birnbaum
Host
A Founding Father Of Modern Political Activism
Oct 17, 201366 visitors
Paul Krassner
Cohost
When we think about activism at its most impactful and effective, we usually think about the 1960s, and groups like The Yippies and The Merry Pranksters. We might think about publications like The Realist, and icons like Lenny Bruce and Ken Kesey. What do all these things have in common? The great Paul Krassner, who I regard as an American treasure. It is my greatest honor to have an opportunity to host him here on Tawkers and explore the current state of activism in the U.S.

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“How would you compare the activism today vs back in the 60's Paul?”

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★ Spotlighted from Lucy Dyer
“if anyone is here and wants to pass the time,listen this great interview between Paul and Lee Camp - http://leecamp.net/?p=1222”

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“"Paul Krassner - Occupy Wall St. & the Yippies" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEnIM67suBM”

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“The mainstream media intentionally blacked-out the OWS "movement."”

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“They've also blacked-out the upheaval in Iceland.”
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“I have a question... If we have to live through such absurd times again right now, why don't we have all the amazing music the 60s did?! No Fair!”
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“@Blake - that's one advantage of being old.”
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“A lot of fascist mayors around the country used trumped-up, bogus disturbing the peace rules to eliminate Occupy meetings around the country”
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“Jordan should promote my comments more. I'm a Big Deal over here, Goddammit.”
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“So, what do you think about that assessment: "Occupy was a reality that has become a myth"?”

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“(I was actually asking you audience members what you think about wheter OWS was a reality that became a myth)”

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“I think he meant occupy has become more of an idea like V for Vendetta "you can't kill an idea"”
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“were there any times you got the authorities to join your side? or see your point of view on things? not just from the "authority" point of view?”

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“Groucho Marx said that Krassner is a living Lenny Bruce. I think that's good.”

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“Ooooh, galloping fascism. That's a nice turn of phrase. And it's nice (and alarming) that soemone else feels the same way!”

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“I'm always amazed that the left doesn't use the term Fascism, but allows itself to falsely be accused of Socialism. Fascism is the biggest threat to our country, and larger now than ever before”
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★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian
“Paul - How did you feel about Brett Morgen's mixed media documentary Chicago 10? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0905979/?ref_=fn_al_ch_1a”

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★ Spotlighted from Rachel McDonnell
“Thanks Paul I think you are amazing and your work! Thank you so much for tawking with us! :)”

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★ Spotlighted from Rick Rosner
“Thanks, Jordan & Paul! Sorry we couldn't add much to the discourse.”

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:46 AM
★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman
“Good luck with your future endeavors Paul and goodnight everyone!”

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★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman
“Time to shutdown...oops bad word”