The Bo Bo's

was having a meal with my units Chaplain the other day, and as we discussed politics and religion he threw out a term I didnt understand. He said, "Oh you mean Bo Bo's." Say, fuckin what?
He went on to explain that a BoBo is a "Bourgeoisie Bohemian".
AH HA!!! The enemy has a name. Now, everyone knows that Im a liberal....hell, Im practically a Socialist. But there are people I do hate more than Christian Coalition, Right to Lifers, and Republicans....and they are the BoBo's.

Those coffee shop, black turtleneck wearing, weathy tree huggers. Those people that ponitificate on helping the poor, the downtrodden, and disenfrancised, and love the fact they can write off thier membership in the Sierra CLub as a charity. These are the people that talk all about the homeless, but wouldn't go near the ghetto. They live in thier SoHo and East Village apartments with security cameras and door guards. They defame the rich while eating imported cheeses. They spend tons of money on thier hemp and environmentally safe clothing. They shove thier vegan lifestyle down your throat.
They scream about the WTO while stopping to check thier stock porfolios. They strap thier mountain bikes to thier Volvos so they can go to thier mountain cabin co-op on private land to commune with nature. They spend hundreds of dollars on thier holistic medicine. Thier retreats to go hear some yogi muse cost several thousand dollars.


I think i hate these people more than anything. Self-righteous fucks. Hypocritical down to thier fat wallet.

[willy_jack]

Originally Posted by Dropzone

was having a meal with my units Chaplain the other day, and as we discussed politics and religion he threw out a term I didnt understand. He said, "Oh you mean Bo Bo's." Say, fuckin what?
He went on to explain that a BoBo is a "Bourgeoisie Bohemian".
AH HA!!! The enemy has a name. Now, everyone knows that Im a liberal....hell, Im practically a Socialist. But there are people I do hate more than Christian Coalition, Right to Lifers, and Republicans....and they are the BoBo's.

Those coffee shop, black turtleneck wearing, weathy tree huggers. Those people that ponitificate on helping the poor, the downtrodden, and disenfrancised, and love the fact they can write off thier membership in the Sierra CLub as a charity. These are the people that talk all about the homeless, but wouldn't go near the ghetto. They live in thier SoHo and East Village apartments with security cameras and door guards. They defame the rich while eating imported cheeses. They spend tons of money on thier hemp and environmentally safe clothing. They shove thier vegan lifestyle down your throat.
They scream about the WTO while stopping to check thier stock porfolios. They strap thier mountain bikes to thier Volvos so they can go to thier mountain cabin co-op on private land to commune with nature. They spend hundreds of dollars on thier holistic medicine. Thier retreats to go hear some yogi muse cost several thousand dollars.


I think i hate these people more than anything. Self-righteous fucks. Hypocritical down to thier fat wallet.

Yeah, I hate these motherfuckers too......

Originally Posted by Dropzone

was having a meal with my units Chaplain the other day, and as we discussed politics and religion he threw out a term I didnt understand. He said, "Oh you mean Bo Bo's." Say, fuckin what?
He went on to explain that a BoBo is a "Bourgeoisie Bohemian".
AH HA!!! The enemy has a name. Now, everyone knows that Im a liberal....hell, Im practically a Socialist. But there are people I do hate more than Christian Coalition, Right to Lifers, and Republicans....and they are the BoBo's.

Those coffee shop, black turtleneck wearing, weathy tree huggers. Those people that ponitificate on helping the poor, the downtrodden, and disenfrancised, and love the fact they can write off thier membership in the Sierra CLub as a charity. These are the people that talk all about the homeless, but wouldn't go near the ghetto. They live in thier SoHo and East Village apartments with security cameras and door guards. They defame the rich while eating imported cheeses. They spend tons of money on thier hemp and environmentally safe clothing. They shove thier vegan lifestyle down your throat.
They scream about the WTO while stopping to check thier stock porfolios. They strap thier mountain bikes to thier Volvos so they can go to thier mountain cabin co-op on private land to commune with nature. They spend hundreds of dollars on thier holistic medicine. Thier retreats to go hear some yogi muse cost several thousand dollars.


I think i hate these people more than anything. Self-righteous fucks. Hypocritical down to thier fat wallet.

here you go.....

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

[J. Fees]

believe me there aren't too many of those out there, most rich people are rich, and don't give a fuck about the poor. This is just more right wing propaganda, that attacks any liberal attitudes that are displayed by anyone. These types may exist in small pockets in northeast urban neighboorhoods, or northern California hippy enclaves, but they sure as hell aren't here in Dallas Tx. Our rich wallow in stupidity and ignorance here, so I wouldn't get too upset.

[Ryan]

I live in a city of a million "Bo Bo's" and I have to say they're not all that bad when compared to the right-wing alternative. You never get run off the road by drunk, overgrown frat boys in enormous SUV's, they make the restaurants healthier, and personally I would prefer having social justice and organic farming shoved down my throat than war and consumerism. In fact, I see nothing wrong with having money and being progressively-minded. The ones who I would like to punch in the face are the young, willfully poor Bohemian "intellectuals" who display a distinct air of superiority as they poor your coffee, mock your video/book selections, and tout a million lame bands that noone has ever heard of.

Originally Posted by conquering lion

Our rich wallow in stupidity and ignorance here, so I wouldn't get too upset.

Because to be rich is to be stupid and uncaring while being poor is to be enlightened and kind? What manner of bullshit is this. You've just displayed the exact intolerance and color blindness you accuse people of conservative opinions of having. Congratulations.

Originally Posted by Ryan

The ones who I would like to punch in the face are the young, willfully poor Bohemian "intellectuals" who display a distinct air of superiority as they poor your coffee, mock your video/book selections, and tout a million lame bands that noone has ever heard of.

Back in Minneapolis in the early 90s there was a big article the local version of the Observer (The City Pages) that spoke directly to your comment. It referred to them as the privileged poor. Essentially, well educated, liberal, quasi-intellectual coffee shop drop outs who lived in dive apts in a "bohemian" neighborhood (uptown - now nearly completely gentrified...) drove beat up Volvos 240 DLs and had amazing stereos,TVS etc and a fridge full of expensive imported beer, went out every night seeknig the hippest expression of alternativeness they could.... hell, the lougue piano Bar at Nye's Polanaise room was a prime example... old supper club WWII generation crowd and downtown hipsters.... who'd slip over to the polka bar next door from time to time to put in an appearance.........and yes, I did it too.

[transparentaura]

Originally Posted by xiannaix

Back in Minneapolis in the early 90s there was a big article the local version of the Observer (The City Pages) that spoke directly to your comment. It referred to them as the privileged poor. Essentially, well educated, liberal, quasi-intellectual coffee shop drop outs who lived in dive apts in a "bohemian" neighborhood (uptown - now nearly completely gentrified...) drove beat up Volvos 240 DLs and had amazing stereos,TVS etc and a fridge full of expensive imported beer, went out every night seeknig the hippest expression of alternativeness they could.... hell, the lougue piano Bar at Nye's Polanaise room was a prime example... old supper club WWII generation crowd and downtown hipsters.... who'd slip over to the polka bar next door from time to time to put in an appearance.........and yes, I did it too.

Hypocrisy in all its forms are irritating, but much of it comes with being young and struggling to figure out who you are.I had friends in Minneapolis and spent some time there in the late 80's/ early 90s and always found it to be ridiculously trendy(though there was a great music scene,despite the 12am club closing time)
I find that brand of self-absorbtion far less irritating than a lot of todays young conservatives who spout that "lazy welfare mother,pull youself up by your bootstraps, personal responsibility blah balah blah.......... while mommy and daddy pay their tuition,buy them a BMW and finance their clubbing and wardrobe.

[Johnny Funk]

Originally Posted by xiannaix

Because to be rich is to be stupid and uncaring while being poor is to be enlightened and kind? What manner of bullshit is this. You've just displayed the exact intolerance and color blindness you accuse people of conservative opinions of having. Congratulations.

I think he meant the manner of which our regional rich seem to conduct themselves, not rich people as a whole. Some of our super rich in the Dallas do some noteworthy work for our community, but let's face it. A smart, super rich person would put "Leave Dallas" on their Top 5 "To Do with My Money" lists. That leaves some pretty small minded rich behind.


There are, of course, exceptions.

[lunamoth]

r u used to the slammin doors
pots and pans
scarred and rusted
when they hit the floor

do u understand
the abc's of droppin down
to the ground
cover your head
pray to god
hope they stop the
"POP POP"

or maybe u let the watermelon
slip out yo hand
damnit man
count to ten
then kiss it to god
to make it clean again

many many tales of the disenfranchised
with no bank account
the mattress is the safe route
gold teeth is what we tout

my granny got a gun
and my papa a machete
cos they gon lay a nigga out
when thangs get heavy

so many thangs i need to tell ya
my society that needs a rebellion
the richer get rich it'll never fail ya
but we seem to be doin good
wit starbucks on ledbetter?

[J. Fees]

Because to be rich is to be stupid and uncaring while being poor is to be enlightened and kind? What manner of bullshit is this

heres xiannaix (also known as bfp,when he doesn't want to push the rightwing agenda too blatantly), putting words in my mouth again. It has nothing to do with being rich or poor, what I said is that our rich, meaning Dallas Metroplex, are really into hummers and paper city, but I doubt you see or hear them acting like this

Those coffee shop, black turtleneck wearing, weathy tree huggers. Those people that ponitificate on helping the poor, the downtrodden, and disenfrancised, and love the fact they can write off thier membership in the Sierra CLub as a charity.

our rich are more likely to drive suvs and contribute to the Republican campaign, and theres nothing wrong with that. Its obvious that dallas has next to zero arts programs, and or cultural centers. Dallas is a top 10 metro area, but it is as far behind as any midwestern town.

This is just more right wing propaganda, that attacks any liberal attitudes that are displayed by anyone.

just as I said, as soon as one thing is said against the right wingers they, have to lash back with empty, pointless arguments. Again, Xianniax, you are here to push merely your conservative agenda, and not contribute anything past that. ITs obvious you've been trying to put a post here or there in the music area, but you have no interest in music. Why don't you go to a Right wing board and push your views to people that care. Oh, I know why, then you can't argue with anyone.

Originally Posted by transparentaura

Hypocrisy in all its forms are irritating, but much of it comes with being young and struggling to figure out who you are.I had friends in Minneapolis and spent some time there in the late 80's/ early 90s and always found it to be ridiculously trendy(though there was a great music scene,despite the 12am club closing time)
I find that brand of self-absorbtion far less irritating than a lot of todays young conservatives who spout that "lazy welfare mother,pull youself up by your bootstraps, personal responsibility blah balah blah.......... while mommy and daddy pay their tuition,buy them a BMW and finance their clubbing and wardrobe.

lol - agreed - especially the last paragraph

and (it was 1am when I was there )

Originally Posted by Johnny Funk

I think he meant the manner of which our regional rich seem to conduct themselves, not rich people as a whole. Some of our super rich in the Dallas do some noteworthy work for our community, but let's face it. A smart, super rich person would put "Leave Dallas" on their Top 5 "To Do with My Money" lists. That leaves some pretty small minded rich behind.


There are, of course, exceptions.

I just thought it a sweeping and silly generalization....

like most things in life.... wealth/poverty is an equal opportunity for assholes

boy you people missed the point of this.


I posted this to complain about the type of person who thinks a 15,000 dollar entertainment center is gauche, but 15,000 dollars spent to Feng Shui thier house arent any different.

[johnny861]

* gets a shovel to clean up all the ignorant stereotype labels dropped in this thread *

while I'm sure you guys are all defining a majority of types and may have had one or two bad encounters that sets your mood, but it makes me wonder how many people are innocently profiled and lumped into one of these categories. This guy has a lot of cash, so yea... he's one of these categories, etc...

The next guy that pours my coffee, may have the look... but may actually be a nice person and maybe, because the last guy was an asshole, I might think the same of this guy?

I wonder what the world would be like, if just for one day, people went about their business and interacted with others without any preconceived notions from stereotyping.