I have come to the sad conclusion that some people, even some Kossacks, are motherfucking stupid. I mean, seriously.
Last night, my friend Badabing wrote a good diary about the asshole that is Dick Cheney. Because, ya know, Dick Cheney is, indeed, a dick. Which pretty much went without saying, or so I thought.
Now. Not everybody on this website likes Badabing, but I adore her. And I can relate to everyone not liking her because, let's face it, there are a metric fuckton of people here who don't like me, either. Big effing deal.
But someone with both a shoddy sense of Star Wars history and a clearly effed up sense of irony added a tag to Badabing's diary:
You are a member of the rebel alliance and a traitor!
HA!
HA HA HA HA HA HA! HA HA HA HA HA! (deep breath) BWA HA HA HA HA HA FUCKING HA HA HA!
Oh, you cute little noob you! I'm not even a Star Wars affectionado, and I know that that tag is so ridiculously funny that it's, well, really fucking hilarious. :)
For those unencumbered by Star Wars knowledge, let me refresh for you. From Wiki:
The Alliance to Restore the Republic (commonly known as the Rebel Alliance, and, informally, as the Rebellion) is an interstellar faction of the fictional universe of Star Wars.
As a direct reaction to the Galactic Empire, the Rebel Alliance warred throughout the Star Wars galaxy for restoring the ideals of the Old Republic.
For those paying attention at home, The Rebel Alliance is comprised of the good guys. They rock that shit. All your favorite Star Wars characters are part of said Alliance, probably even Jar-Jar Binks, even though he is annoying as hell.
Not surprisingly, Wiki also has this to say:
Despite the Rebellion's true mission, they are looked upon as anarchists and dissidents, partly due to Imperial propaganda, though several cells on various planets take their duty too seriously and attack Imperial targets indiscriminately. They were blamed for the destruction of the planet Alderaan, though they lacked the resources to build something as large as the Death Star. A common Imperial slight to Alliance members is "Rebel scum." After the Battle of Endor, though the Alliance declared itself as the New Republic, they are still referred to as Rebels by both remaining Imperials and warlords.
Gee, that sounds awfully familiar to me, but I can't quite place it. Maybe it's something about the "professional left" and those "fucking retards" and that "traitor" thing and the constant use of the Houle Hoop as a viable reelection strategy. Hmm. Intriguing.
So, to the idiot that posted that tag in Badabing's diary, just wanted you to know that we think you're an idiot. So much so that we've taken back your half-baked and unintentionally giggle-worthy insult and turned it into a reason to live. We are The Rebel Alliance!
We are the Rebel Alliance. We demand a government, no matter who is at the helm, that always acts in the best interests of the people of this country. We only support elected representatives who have the courage and political will to stand up for what is right in spite of the moneyed interests working against it. We believe that strong leadership is necessary, especially in these dark times. We expect that our traditional Democratic principles will not be compromised as a means to an end. These principles of social justice and equal opportunity are timeless, require advocacy and must be defended at all costs. Principles before party, always.
We are The Rebel Alliance. Hear us roar, people.