The organizing philosophy of the Left

By Michelle Malkin  •  July 28, 2009 06:10 PM

Just finished Glenn Beck TV this evening and am still doing tons of radio interviews for Culture of Corruption .

On a quick break here and wanted to post a quote by SEIU president and Friend of Obama Andy Stern for you to contemplate as the White House bully boys try to salvage Dear Leader’s legislative agenda.

From p. 220 of the book:

Asked about his organizing philosophy, Andy Stern summed it up this way: “[W]e prefer to use the power of persuasion, but if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”

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  1. #1
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:14 pm, lonewolf said:

    Clever phrase. Unfortunatley true.

  2. #2
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:15 pm, d1carter said:

    Great show with Beck. He set up your interview very well. You guys need to collaborate on a book!

  3. #3
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:18 pm, Little Ma said:

    Saw you on Glenn Beck, Michelle. You done good!!!

  4. #4
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:32 pm, wren said:

    And the title of Nancy Pelosi’s book is…Know Your Power

    Liberals crave power…over you!

  5. #5
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:34 pm, Jet Jaguar said:

    …bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.

  6. #6
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:35 pm, ajmontana said:

    Translated does that mean….
    Fo shizzle yo, thugzizzle your tizzle?

  7. #7
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:45 pm, battleaxe said:

    First time, (the royal) we ask nicely. Next time – not so nice.

  8. #8
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:46 pm, rambler said:

    How much power will they have after they get booted from office?

  9. #9
    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:53 pm, teachem2 said:

    Well, it’s certainly not about good ideas and the country’s well-being.

    That’s what this “healthcare” debate is all about. “You don’t want gov’t run healthcare? Too bad, you’re getting it anyway. We know what’s best for you simply because it’s in OUR best interests.” What the ignorant masses don’t understand is that “OUR” only refers to the governing class and only if you’re a Dem.

  10. #10
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:00 pm, PatriotRider said:

    Thug is as thug does. These people are traitorous scum.

  11. #11
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:01 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    great job Michelle!! agree with post #2…a dynamic duo and the book would be another best seller….keep the sunlight on this disease infecting our nation….

  12. #12
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:04 pm, Zelsdorf Ragshaft III said:

    I wonder if Andy would feel the same way if he were stareing down a tube of about .45 diameter. I somehow believe that would bring out the coward in him. You just cannot intimidate a 45.

  13. #13
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:06 pm, letget said:

    Michelle,
    PLEASE be careful. Your book has gobs of stuff against bho and most important mo. Me thinks, this gal is not a nice person and will do all she needs to do to see you and everyone who dares to tell American’s who they are needs to be silenced. I love you on Beck and Hannity.
    L

  14. #14
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:08 pm, carole said:

    Tea Party Protesters are getting on ACORN’s and other radical groups lists and are showing up too.

    This is the most fantastic thing ever.

    People are told to bring their video cameras, signs and be polite.

  15. #15
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:12 pm, John Deaux said:

    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:35 pm, ajmontana said:
    Translated does that mean….
    Fo shizzle yo, thugzizzle your tizzle?

    True dat.

  16. #16
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:20 pm, 24Klady said:

    MM, you were stunning and smart on Beck’s show. Deadly combination.

    I can’t see good writers wanting to collaborate on books because they each have their own message and way of laying it out.

  17. #17
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:21 pm, regularguy said:

    Said Stern: “Refer to Alinsky.”

  18. #18
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:37 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    Is Andy Stern related to Fritz Stern.

    Fritz Stern wrote the book “The Failure of Illiberalism”

  19. #19
    On July 28th, 2009 at 7:39 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    Also read the Ralph Nader article on Andy Stern

  20. #20
    On July 28th, 2009 at 8:30 pm, Laree said:

    There are 4 different kinds of birth certificates Hawaii statutes could use -issue? This is confusing there are 4 different ways to report a birth, and have it recorded and certified in Hawaii?

    http://logisticsmonster.com/2009/07/28/obamas-birth-certificate-which-one-is-it/

  21. #21
    On July 28th, 2009 at 8:37 pm, rightisright said:

    How much power will they have after they get booted from office?

    That is the very scary part…will there be another honest election? Honest within the boundaries of past U.S. elections that is. Dead people can only die and vote so many times…can’t they?

    Be prepared folks.

  22. #22
    On July 28th, 2009 at 8:38 pm, ErinF said:

    I dare say that clever little liberal marxists are as dangerous as radical islam. Both want America destroyed.

  23. #23
    On July 28th, 2009 at 8:53 pm, bjc said:

    *Typical thought process from a typical union thug; These Progressives will bring “Death to America”, but only if we let them; We outnumber them by a wide margin, so we simply must out “activist” them; And we need only properly influence 535 people in D.C. to do the right thing now or we will fire them.
    *Viva La FairTax!

  24. #24
    On July 28th, 2009 at 9:07 pm, love2rumba said:

    Asked about his organizing philosophy, Andy Stern summed it up this way: “[W]e prefer to use the power of persuasion, but if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”

    This is no surprise.

  25. #25
    On July 28th, 2009 at 9:48 pm, jangar said:

    The organizing philosophy of the Left

    Any dope will do.

    Case in point: see our leader?

  26. #26
    On July 28th, 2009 at 10:05 pm, shooter said:

    MM,
    I am beginning to wonder if Beck knows how much you know, and have posted, about ACORN over the last couple of years…
    He’s a little late to the party but we sure do need him, heck…we need everyone and their help exposing the organizer in chief, acorn head thug ObamAcorn.

  27. #27
    On July 28th, 2009 at 10:46 pm, englishqueen01 said:

    This is chapter and verse from Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals. No surprise there.

    Probably a good idea for us to read it. It is the instruction manual by which Obama and his minions will attempt to overtake and perpetually rule this nation.

  28. #28
    On July 28th, 2009 at 10:54 pm, lgm said:

    “[W]e prefer to use the power of persuasion, but if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”

    He was talking about labor/management relations! That’s how labor unions should work — try to negotiate but maintain the threat of a strike. MM, this was beneath you. You are smart enough to know this already.

  29. #29
    On July 29th, 2009 at 12:26 am, Ragspierre said:

    “[W]e prefer to use the power of persuasion, but if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”

    That sword cuts two ways.

  30. #30
    On July 29th, 2009 at 12:27 am, Ragspierre said:

    He was talking about labor/management relations! That’s how labor unions should work — try to negotiate but maintain the threat of a strike. MM, this was beneath you. You are smart enough to know this already.

    He was talking about power. You are smart enough to know that. Yes, even you.

  31. #31
    On July 29th, 2009 at 2:28 am, blues said:

    Listening to Michelle on Beck for the second time tonight.Only two problems–her segment was too short and Glen talks too much.
    I am one of those people who often thinks we are doomed, although I always advise others that you “eat an elephant one bite at a time”,maybe I should take my own advice.
    Thank you,Michelle for pointing that out to me by mentioning Rattner.That is the first bite.

  32. #32
    On July 29th, 2009 at 8:56 am, Wildcatter1980 said:

    On a quick break here and wanted to post a quote by SEIU president and Friend of Obama Andy Stern for you to contemplate as the White House bully boys try to salvage Dear Leader’s legislative agenda.

    From p. 220 of the book:

    Asked about his organizing philosophy, Andy Stern summed it up this way: “[W]e prefer to use the power of persuasion, but if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”

    Don’cha just love the post-partisan hopenchange?

  33. #33
    On July 29th, 2009 at 10:57 am, spaceycakes said:

    if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”

    Sounds like he’s trying to use some Jedi mind-sh!t. Whatever, dude. You’d be better off with a really stinky fart.

  34. #34
    On July 29th, 2009 at 11:49 am, happyscrapper said:

    On July 28th, 2009 at 6:46 pm, rambler said:
    How much power will they have after they get booted from office?

    Only as much as they can “buy” from their prison cells. They could buy extra privileges for candy and cigarettes, but Big Bertha and Bad Bart will probably have the power over everything else, if you know what I mean.

  35. #35
    On July 29th, 2009 at 11:52 am, happyscrapper said:

    Sounds like he’s trying to use some Jedi mind-sh!t. Whatever, dude. You’d be better off with a really stinky fart.

    That sounds like the quote of the day to me! Ha!

  36. #36
    On July 29th, 2009 at 12:11 pm, purealchemy said:

    Hey, all you pikers!
    We’re doing a marathon on the thread for “Don’t Taze Me Bro’” on previous entry page.
    Trying to hit 3,000 messages in a thread.
    You have nothing better to do, right? LOL

  37. #37
    On July 29th, 2009 at 12:24 pm, LtCol P said:

    “[W]e prefer to use the power of persuasion, but if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”

    Indeed! Free citizens prefer also the power persuasion and the ballot; but if those fail we can roll to the 2nd Amendment.

  38. #38
    On July 29th, 2009 at 2:41 pm, lgm said:

    LtCol P said (#37):

    Free citizens prefer also the power persuasion and the ballot; but if those fail we can roll to the 2nd Amendment.

    Wingnuts on Democrats: “If you can’t beat `em, shoot `em.”

  39. #39
    On July 29th, 2009 at 3:17 pm, spaceycakes said:

    lgm posts, then scuttles & hides behind the panthers with batons standing near the ballot box…

    riiiight.

  40. #40
    On July 29th, 2009 at 3:46 pm, abstractmind said:

    On July 29th, 2009 at 2:41 pm, lgm said:

    By definition, the government has access to the entire military might our country can bring to bear.

    I would question exactly what “power” this clown thinks he can bring about? I’m sure none of them are pleasant.

  41. #41
    On July 29th, 2009 at 3:49 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Wingnuts on Democrats: “If you can’t beat `em, shoot `em.”

    I love that! Thanks for the slogan, lgm. Bumper sticker, anyone?

  42. #42
    On July 30th, 2009 at 12:55 pm, theporch said:
  43. #43
    On August 6th, 2009 at 2:42 pm, Micheleeroo said:

    …and they wonder why they get called “Union thugs”.

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