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Title: Mark Ames: Why the American Right Never Liked V.S. Naipaul
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Naked Capitalism
URL Source: http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2011 ... t-never-liked-v-s-naipaul.html
Published: Jul 2, 2011
Author: Mark Ames
Post Date: 2011-07-02 10:22:11 by lucysmom
Keywords: Right-wing Zombies, Soul On Ice
Views: 95570
Comments: 154
I’ve often wondered why the American Right has been so quiet about V.S. Naipaul. He’s easily the most talented reactionary writer in the English language–maybe the only living talent left in the right-wing zombiesphere. The American Right devotes an insane amount of resources into manufacturing hagiographies on anyone whom they believe makes them look good–even the Soviets couldn’t compete with today’s American Right when it comes to glorifying their pantheon of degenerate cretins like Ayn Rand, Phyllis Schlafly, Friedrich von Hayek…
I found a few passages that I think explain why they never liked Naipaul much. Basically, it comes down to this: The American Right only needs “team players”–shameless, cynical hacks who can be counted on to churn out whatever rank propaganda ordered up by the Heritage Foundation. For that, you need a Rotary Club nihilist like Dinesh D’Souza, someone totally devoid of a literary ego, intellectual curiosity or a gag reflex.
I was just reading Patrick French’s brilliant biography of Naipaul, The World Is What It Is, and came across this interesting scene from Naipaul’s visit to America in 1969. Naipaul had already started developing a reputation at that point as one of the rare examples of a dark-skinned reactionary Tory from a Third World colony, making him one of the most despised literary figures among the trendy-left.
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There is [sic] more different opinions allowed at libertypost.com then [sic] either freedom4um
You write much?
Let the record show that I'm not calling you names.
#116. To: hondo68 (#111)
That is an adorable video ...
I laughed, laughed and laughed while viewing.
That's a keeper.
You have such a wit ...
#117. To: buckeroo (#110)
I always used them as benign posters, however.hehehehehe.
What does it matter when nobody knows they are you?
It doesn't matter to anyone ... you having to hide WHO you are.
Actually, it serves a good purpose for everyone ... it means that they know they are not having to put up with you, as you.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
#118. To: A K A Stone (#113)
Both of those sites are 100 percent anti jew. Not one exception.
WRONG!
The sites you speak of are against Israel receiving so much money from Congressional budgeting (right out of taxpayer billfolds) since 1948.
Israel is a Jewish secular nation artificially created by the UK/US/France through the UN. Yet, over the 60+ years of American "generosity" towards Israel, all we have is debt, death and taxes. And a FUCK YOU, SHALOM from Israel.
The problem isn't about Judaism; it is about the hypocrisy of US foreign policy and intervention with BILLIONS of US taxes benefiting Israel over 60 years. Portions of that same money is provided back to US elected leaders which influences further or more international intrigue on Israel's behalf.
You lose, pal.
#119. To: Gatlin (#117)
I have reserved some of your BEST friends on LP (or so you think) for a special Sunday. All in honour of yourself, of course.
heheheheehehe.
#120. To: buckeroo (#119) (Edited)
I have reserved some of your BEST friends on LP (or so you think) for a special Sunday. All in honour of yourself, of course.heheheheehehe.
Your false threats are like farts in the wind, they only stink if you are standing downwind ... no one is.
Hahahahahahahahahaha.
#121. To: buckeroo (#118)
You lose, pal.
No you lose pal. You didn't name one poster on any of those sites that is pro Jew. They are all anti Jew.
#122. To: A K A Stone (#121) (Edited)
Didn't you suggest "site?" No, now it is single out a poster here or there? Are you out of YOUR FRICKIN' MIND?
post#113: I am not exactly on friendly terms with this Goldi. But that Israel firster term is stupid. There is more different opinions allowed at libertypost.com then either freedom4um.com or the nest.
You are as ignorant as they come, Stone.
#123. To: Gatlin (#120)
As I suggested earlier, I truly feel sorrow for you. You could have been a fine poster without your yackity-yak-yak campaign for "yukon." You lost that one, too.
Awwwwww.
#124. To: buckeroo (#122)
No you are out of your mind. As usual. What I said is true. There are none.
#125. To: war, fred mertz (#48) (Edited)
whitey talks about being a woman
http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/ readart.cgi? ArtNum=309775&Disp=44#C44
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Why don't you make like a tree and get out of here?
#126. To: A K A Stone (#124)
No you are out of your mind. As usual. What I said is true. There are none.
Well, if there is NOONE, as you claim, how come I post there. I don't FUCKING care if someone is Jewish; and as a result, you have proven you are one blind-assed jerk, again.
#127. To: Biff Tannen (#125)
Error: No such Article number: ""
Please verify the link to this page is correct!
What did I miss?
#128. To: buckeroo (#126)
Well that is true. You sometimes don't post as an anti jew. I stand corrected. You must be the only one.
#129. To: Biff Tannen (#125)
Okay, there was a space in your link - no fault of yours.
WhiteTrash is a guy?
Fuck me.
#130. To: A K A Stone (#128)
Don't you have to work tomorrow? Go to bed.
#131. To: A K A Stone (#128)
Here is the problem that you can not understand.
Americans, I mean REAL AMERICAN CITIZENS not dual nationals that run our government and control the methods of the increased police state here in America as well as WARS for nothing around the world ARE SICK AND TIRED OF PAYING FOR THIS BS.
You have the issues confused and completely understated; you are all mixed upped.
#132. To: buckeroo (#123)
As I suggested earlier, I truly feel sorrow for you. You could have been a fine poster without your yackity-yak-yak campaign for "yukon." You lost that one, too.
I have lost nothing.
I don’t agree with everything yukon posts, I never agree with everything anyone says … no one does.
But regardless how you may look at it, I devoted 24-years of my life to afford the opportunity for everyone to say what they think, in any way and anytime they want to … so long as they conduct themselves lawfully.
No one has the right to drive yukon from a forum, no one has the right to drive anyone from a forum … except the owner of the forum.
When I saw the concentrated effort to gang bang attack yukon in an attempt to silence him … I decided that was not right, and then I joined in the fray. It was only then that I did.
What you have done is wrong, but you will never realize that … and if you do, then you will never admit that.
Nah, Bucky Boy, I have lost nothing … you are wrong.
So, follow through with you Sunday morning attack on LP ... If that is what you want to do. You have said that no one can stop you, and they probably cannot. Just have at it. It will only be a tempory blip, soon to be forgotton ... for which you will receive no fame, glory or satisfaction since there is no way you can take credit for it.
#133. To: buckeroo, A K A Stone (#126) (Edited)
I'm looking for decimon; seen him?
#134. To: buckeroo (#131)
Americans, I mean REAL AMERICAN CITIZENS not dual nationals that run our government and control the methods of the increased police state here in America as well as WARS for nothing around the world ARE SICK AND TIRED OF PAYING FOR THIS BS.
Actually most people don't give a shit.
#135. To: buckeroo (#126)
... how come I post there.
Why do you Bucky ... why do you post anywhere?
#136. To: A K A Stone (#134)
Actually most people don't give a shit.
So, what the FUCK are you doing here? Many folks are addressing the "root cause of failure" about the US government system. And if you don't think Israel is one of them, you are out of your FRICKIN' mind as I suggested earlier.
#137. To: Gatlin (#135)
I post where you would least suspect it. One of the instruments of good debate is to ensure a good catalyst sticks towards a certain viewpoint. This means that not much can be said towards one side or the other; it has to be performed delicately unless I wish the other parties to know a specific effort.
Of course, YOU know what I mean, don't you Major Tater?
#138. To: Fred Mertz (#129)
She says this ...
"That post, your questions about Tweety Bird's sexuality and previous posts that attack me for being a woman are clear indications of your ..."
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Why don't you make like a tree and get out of here?
#139. To: buckeroo (#136)
Many folks are addressing the "root cause of failure" about the US government system. And if you don't think Israel is one of them, you are out of your FRICKIN' mind as I suggested earlier.
Just curious since I've never heard of Mark Ames. Why does he think the American Right Never Liked V.S. Naipaul of whom I've also never heard.
And what does it have to do with Israel?
#140. To: buckeroo (#136)
So, what the FUCK are you doing here?
I just stated a fact. Most Americans don't give a shit.
The Jews are not a root cause of any failure here. Look in the mirror.
#141. To: buckeroo (#137) (Edited)
I post where you would least suspect it. One of the instruments of good debate is to ensure a good catalyst sticks towards a certain viewpoint. This means that not much can be said towards one side or the other; it has to be performed delicately unless I wish the other parties to know a specific effort.
Of course, YOU know what I mean, don't you Major Tater?
Nah, Bucky, old Major Tater doesn't know what you mean ... few, if any, people ever do.
Posting where I least suspect it?
What?
It does NOTHING to me or for me if I don't know it's you posting.
Bucky, you are a harmless and misguided braggard.
#142. To: Gatlinm buckeroo (#141)
Of course, YOU know what I mean, don't you Major Tater?Nah, Bucky, old Major Tater doesn't know what you mean ... few, if any, people ever do.
I think I have it figured out. He says he is like a tree in the forest you can't see because the bear shitting on the tree forgot the Charmin...
#143. To: A K A Stone (#140)
The Jews are not a root cause of any failure here.
Indirectly, they are since Israel is owned lock, stock & barrel by Jews. But, US intervention around the world (certainly in the ME) is based on Israel. One of the largest components of contemporary US failure both domestically & internationally is because of Israel.
Immediately following the US creation of the UN was the "statehood" of Israel. And, then the US created the CIA. Ever since, America has been at WAR, somewhere.
Today, we see Israeli dual citizens at the highest levels of government directing US policies.
This is an issue.
#144. To: harrowup, A K A Stone (#141)
buckeroo: One of the instruments of good debate is to ensure a good catalyst sticks towards a certain viewpoint. This means that not much can be said towards one side or the other; it has to be performed delicately unless I wish the other parties to know a specific effort.Of course, YOU know what I mean,
Can either of you help me understand what Bucky means?
#145. To: harrowup (#142)
I just made a post to you asking you to help me understand ... he says I do, but I surely don't.
He normally only makes these kind of incoherent posts when he is all boozed up, and that is usually on Saturday night.
But, it's only Wednesday night ... ya think he is getting a head start?
#146. To: Gatlin (#145)
But, it's only Wednesday night ... ya think he is getting a head start?
Well, let me put it as kindly as possible. If he isn't drunk, he is a quart low.
#147. To: harrowup, Bucky (#146)
Well, let me put it as kindly as possible. If he isn't drunk, he is a quart low.
Catch you later, Hawk.
Good Night, Bucky ... a little more that 72-hours until Sunday morning. Plan your attack carefully, and make it a big boom ... one that can be heard around the Web.
Please don't do a DDoS again ... that was nothing, so COMMON!
#148. To: Gatlin (#144)
help me understand what Bucky means?
Try more tinfoil.
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
#149. To: hondo68 (#148) (Edited)
help me understand what Bucky means?
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#150. To: hondo68 (#148)
Laika the DogTry more tinfoil.
You do know that Laika died in orbit?
#151. To: harrowup (#150)
Laika died in orbit
Commie propaganda straight from the ACLU.
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
#152. To: Biff Tannen (#112)
Biffy!
Without me, you'd have nothing to post about here!
Thank me!
(you loser)
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
#153. To: A K A Stone (#113)
Goldi's a bitter, lard assed, old woman at this point.
I'd feel sorry for her...except she's where she is by her own hand.
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
#154. To: Badeye (#152)
Do you ever have anything to ADD to a conversation?
America...My Kind Of Place...
"I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..."
--GW Bush
"THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!"
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
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