Sometimes "Democracy" just doesn't work. To prove that assertion, I point to Pacifica... no, not Lew Hill's Pacifica but the so-called "New Pacifica". You know the one I'm talking about—the one that puts stupidity over substance and seamlessly obliterates the line separating insight and idiocy.
Last night, the Pacifica National Board's Affiliates Task Force gave a dramatic performance as it assembled via telephonic hookup to, presumably, fine-tune its role in the melodrama called "Pacifica". Our keen observer, 'Indigopirate', lent his ears to the stream and, when it became a babbling brook, gave it a dash of Monty Python, but only a dash—you will have difficulty distinguishing between the two ingredients. —CA
As the fine minds and talents that are Pacifica face their greatest and their final challenges absent super-hero or angelic-foundation-contribution intervention, they’ve begun to work in harmony in valiant defense of their embattered and endangered ideals.
Last night, the Pacifica National Board's Affiliates Task Force gave a dramatic performance as it assembled via telephonic hookup to, presumably, fine-tune its role in the melodrama called "Pacifica". Our keen observer, 'Indigopirate', lent his ears to the stream and, when it became a babbling brook, gave it a dash of Monty Python, but only a dash—you will have difficulty distinguishing between the two ingredients. —CA
As the fine minds and talents that are Pacifica face their greatest and their final challenges absent super-hero or angelic-foundation-contribution intervention, they’ve begun to work in harmony in valiant defense of their embattered and endangered ideals.
– Okay, so I’m fucking with you.
They, however, are as is their custom busily fucking with one another to no discernible or credible ends – but, hey, that’s them. It’s their identity. It’s all, in the end, that they have. So... this particular clip seems to have been beset by playful if not malicious spirits, which seems a suitable commentary. It speaks, in plain words, for itself, and for them.
~'indigopirate'
Pacifica is so multicultural and diverse. YumYumYum.
ReplyDeleteKGT
OMG I can't believe how well the Monty Python clips fit into this poor excuse of a meeting.
ReplyDeleteI could actually picture somebody at the meeting saying "I'd like to have an argument please". Would that be a point of personal privilege? I'm surprised Theresa didn't get into an accident conducting a meeting while driving.
This is one of the best episodes of Pacifica Follies yet. I hope the affiliates were tuned in to hear just how Pacifica handles their business matters with them, or doesn't.
ReplyDeleteI have to say the audio inserts were perfect. I was waiting for "It's... the bishop!" or "Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition..."
This is a keeper. In fact, where can I get the unedited audio of this tirade? I'd like a copy of that, also. I may take little bits of this children's playground and air them on my regular show starting in January. It will fit with the comedy bits I am inserting between music and my own complaints/ramblings.
I guess they are lucky they're on phones, or there would indeed be blood flowing. Imagine those women all in fisticuffs, biting at each other? Vince McMahon Jr. could make money on this. Pacifica Slam 2015!
And they lead the revolution...
I must let the show go on, must let the show go on, must let the show go on...
SDL
You can download the full meeting at the Pacific Board's dumpster site, kpftx.org
ReplyDeleteYou are of course free to use them, but if you use any of his embellished audio clips, please credit 'indigopirate', He burns the midnight oil to polish these little gems. :)
If I ever used anyone's creations, I'd give proper credit, of course. In fact, I will be giving FULL credit to Pacifica for this wonderful program.
DeleteYou know what is amazing? With creative and unique programs like this, Pacifica doesn't have the brains to make their stations play it on-air. I am sure it would gain a mass audience, like a train wreck.
SDL
I am asking anybody who is attending Gary's glop-a-thon tonight to tape it and post it here.
DeleteKGT
I don't think you'll find anyone here who would pay $40 and take the time to go. However, it would be a fun field test for a hidden Tascam DR-05. I wonder what a good spying mic for it would be. I just got it, so I haven't checked into such subtleties yet.
DeleteSDL
Any news on the beg-a-thon financials or Null's shindig?
ReplyDeleteSDL
Haven't heard anything yet, but I tuned in sporadically, so I may have missed it. There's another Financial Committee meeting coming up on Monday (Dec. 14), so I'm sure we'll get an inkling.
DeleteIs Reimers supposed to show at this one? If so, are we taking bets?
DeleteSDL
I believe this is another in a series of attempts to get the actual figures from Reimers. Will it work? Whether he calls in or not, my bet is that he will continue to repel the truth.
DeleteAnd my bet is nobody will challenge him, as usual.
DeleteSDL
They might try, but he seems to be untouchable. My theory is that either he fits into a systematic destruction scheme or he holds something over them (besides a lawsuit). A voodoo spell, perchance? :)
DeleteNo; that he is a black Haitian and anybody who fires him is a white supremacist racist or an Uncle Tom or coconut.
Delete"Oh My God. Call me anything but that. You can stay forever".
KGT
He may not be a racist, but he is very shallow and out of touch with reality. I think Reimers will put anything or anybody on the air if he thinks it will bring in money. So far, he isn't exactly batting a hundred, but I but the astronomy scammer was let go due to pressure from others. It's a wonder that Daulton Anderson's so-called gospel show is still in place and I think The Blacks (as in the recently added drag queens) won't last long.
DeleteThis will all be moot when WBAI itself slips from under the whole bunch. My 2¢