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<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2</link>
<description> Who would&apos;ve thought a one-off post about arts criticism would&apos;ve kicked off such a shitstorm? A sampling of the comments: Brendan you are fucking dick: go die you talentless vulture of a journalist. Thoughtful criticism is all very well, but personally I prefer praise. Whether or not it&apos;s hurtful, becoming morally pious about your work just because you put a lot of effort into it is still a counterproductive mindset. Effort is not a coupon for freedom from criticism. kiley&apos;s absolutely correct in everything he points out and he&apos;s made it clear to me why i despise his brand...</description>
<copyright>Copyright 2008</copyright>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:28:55 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by elswinger</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Pretty sad parody.  Both High-school kids and Stranger critics are into masturbation.  The Stranger's form of masturbation comes with a Bachelor's degree in communications. </p>]]></description>
<author>elswinger</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117611</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117611</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:24:55 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Katie B</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Are you able to not write about yourself on here? You aren't why people read Slog. Though I do enjoy what you write, this is a bit much.</p>]]></description>
<author>Katie B</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117613</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117613</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:26:35 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Judah</title>
<description><![CDATA[<blockquote>If any city is going to “recreate ‘68”</blockquote>

<p>Except, of course, that the conflict at the '68 DNC was about the failure of the Democratic Party to respond to the demands of its base by supporting the anti-war candidate. The conflict at next week's RNC, on the other hand, will focus on the failure of the Republican Party to stop sucking metaphorical/political shit peanuts out of the stiffening rectums of dead rhinos -- which is a metaphor for both the war in Iraq, and the vice presidency of Richard Bruce Cheney. </p>

<p>Also, if cops had forgotten that beating the shit out of protesters in public is a bad idea, WTO certainly reminded them. </p>

<p>But of course, I'm just flinging spitballs here. We'll see how it goes. </p>]]></description>
<author>Judah</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117616</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117616</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:39:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Scott Dow</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Is this a picture of you Mssr. Kiley?</p>]]></description>
<author>Scott Dow</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117645</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117645</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:52:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Brendan Kiley</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I wish, Mr. Dow. I wish.</p>]]></description>
<author>Brendan Kiley</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117649</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117649</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:45:49 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Lord Basil</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The heroic police should show no quarter to those terrorist long haired freaks.</p>

<p>I may just go there to help them.</p>

<p>MCCAIN/PALIN '08!  STOP THE RADICAL MUSLIM OBAMA!!!</p>]]></description>
<author>Lord Basil</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117652</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117652</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:28:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by shub-negrorath</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I really don't get this one:</p>

<blockquote>kiley’s absolutely correct in everything he points out and he’s made it clear to me why i despise his brand of ‘criticism’ so..</blockquote>

<p>So, you hate the truth then?</p>]]></description>
<author>shub-negrorath</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117658</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117658</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:14:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by meggers</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>@1, don't dis the BA in Communications.  According to the GOP, that shit qualifies you to be Vice President!<br />
</p>]]></description>
<author>meggers</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117661</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117661</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:28:30 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by tomasyalba</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Police Academy '08!</p>]]></description>
<author>tomasyalba</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117691</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117691</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:12:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Josh</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Gawd, I was just thinking about how brave and prescient Dan was when he wrote this:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=12237" rel="nofollow">http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=12237</a></p>

<p>I get all tingly around the prostate just from re-reading it.</p>

<p><b>And to add to Brendan's excellent comments above. We at The Stranger are assholes who don't give a fuck about anyone or anything but ourselves who I must say we are very pleased with. I mean we are the coolest motherfuckers in Seattle, and the rest of you, and the world, are simply fodder for our amusement. You pathetic motherfuckers.</b></p>]]></description>
<author>Josh</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117863</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117863</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:07:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Josh</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Brendan Kiley</p>]]></description>
<author>Josh</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117864</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117864</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:08:20 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by elswinger</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>#8  I don't.  I have one myself.</p>]]></description>
<author>elswinger</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117904</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/touche_2#c1117904</guid>
<category>Arts</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:22:36 -0800</pubDate>
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