‘Fight for $15′ protesters in #StrikeFastFood offered reality checks [photos]

http://twitter.com/#!/jmarkwalk/status/507526629128945665

Across the country, #StrikeFastFood has brought out protesters demanding a $15 minimum wage for fast food workers:

http://twitter.com/#!/jcreindl/status/507496691554340864 http://twitter.com/#!/sarahkendzior/status/507511196359331840 http://twitter.com/#!/JacobNPA/status/507522558762422272 http://twitter.com/#!/YourAnonGlobal/status/507526725719572481 http://twitter.com/#!/heyrubino/status/507526507330560000 http://twitter.com/#!/IL_homecareff15/status/507526507330564096 http://twitter.com/#!/masseydaniel/status/507493897656737792 http://twitter.com/#!/UnToldCarlisle/status/507530050326237184 http://twitter.com/#!/fightfor15/status/507515195909214208 http://twitter.com/#!/fightfor15/status/507495167755288576 http://twitter.com/#!/UnToldCarlisle/status/507527848073379840 http://twitter.com/#!/resnikoff/status/507513265069768704 http://twitter.com/#!/AriseChicago/status/507522261969293312 http://twitter.com/#!/15nowPhilly/status/507530141623681024 http://twitter.com/#!/SouledadBrother/status/507530269948379136 http://twitter.com/#!/SEIU/status/507494184300064768

How many of the people involved are actually fast food workers and not union activists is anybody’s guess.

Meanwhile, back in the land of common sense…

http://twitter.com/#!/PointlessPol/status/507522274573189120 http://twitter.com/#!/obamaphone2/status/507529998476275712 http://twitter.com/#!/JustEric/status/507520625851006977 http://twitter.com/#!/AspiringThrawn/status/507522613170950144 http://twitter.com/#!/arsenal_usmc/status/507530342073659392 http://twitter.com/#!/Patriot_Musket/status/507524917479211008 http://twitter.com/#!/bootsybooboo63/status/507526708933582850 http://twitter.com/#!/GOPMommy/status/507514960042532864 http://twitter.com/#!/JayStylus/status/507530037542010880 http://twitter.com/#!/IP_Capture/status/507529922752303104 http://twitter.com/#!/BruceNV/status/507530118601138176 http://twitter.com/#!/WayneDupreeShow/status/507511869628628993 http://twitter.com/#!/scrowder/status/507518976608698368 http://twitter.com/#!/Nathanael_Brown/status/507519527215972353

How true.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/09/04/meet-your-replacement-strikefastfood-protesters-offered-reality-checks-photos/

#TGDN: Hashtag to power! Grassroots set up Twitter Gulag Defense Network

http://twitter.com/#!/ToddKincannon/status/287627641413050370

Twitter has been buzzing over #TGDN.  But, what is it?

What the hell is #TGDN????

— Jersey Joe (@JerseyJ0E) January 5, 2013

Damn shame. It’s catchy… RT @toddkincannon: No, #TGDN does not stand for “Todd’s Goddamn Network.”

— the eye (@ShannonPoe) January 6, 2013

Heh. It does stand for Twitter Gulag Defense Network. What exactly is that, though, and why is it needed?

Today we fight back and put an end to Gulaging permanently.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

Twitchy has reported extensively on the Twitter Gulag. See, dissent is only patriotic if  it doesn’t involve happy warriors pushing back against media and leftist false narratives. When that happens, Twitter libs unite to silence conservatives, by abusing the flag-spam system, in order to get their accounts suspendedJust ask Nancy Sinatra, who also gleefully took part in falsely flagging Twitter users as spam, for the oh-so-criminal act of disagreeing with her leftist ideology.

Such tactics can only be countered with more, and stronger, speech. Enter, Twitter grassroots power, baby. Todd Kincannon, who came up with the idea, explains it all.

So in a minute, I’ll explain how to register for the Twitter Gulag defense network. Your name will be added to a Twitter list.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

Once all the names come in, I’ll post links to the list. Then everybody on the list will be responsible for following everybody else.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

If you think this will clutter your Twitter, I’d suggest you simply take the folks you currently follow and add them to a list of your own.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

Then just read your favorite follower list instead of all your follows. I don’t do that but some folks do.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

Some of you won’t want to do this and that’s fine. But I’m sick to death of having people get Twitter Gulaged just for following me.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

If anybody doesn’t follow 95% of the others back, at least as long as the thing is a reasonable size, you’ll be removed.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

I’m not trying to be rude about it, but the purpose of this is for everyone subject to Gulag attacks to gain enough followers for immunity.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

This is v. 2.0 of that. RT @kellen2021: @toddkincannon reminds me of the #blockreuters trend! Love it!

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

If you want to join the Twitter Gulag Defense Network, tweet EXACTLY this: “Join #TGDN

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

.@payitforward999 Follow ALL #TGDN members. Not just the ones on the same list. Basic goal is 3,000 follows each for #TwitterGulag immunity.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013

It’s also a good way to connect up conservative activists. But if some liberals want in, that’s fine too. They shouldn’t be Gulaged either.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

That’s a difference between the Right and the Left. The Left seeks to silence anyone whom they deem is an “other.” The Right will, and does, protect all.

Other Twitter users weigh in with their ideas and helpful tips to get the ball rolling.

It isn’t enough to just tweet and RT #TGDN we need to follow everyone on the list- make sure you follow back IMPORTANT @toddkincannon

— Mustang Sally (@MakeMineA65) January 5, 2013

Best way to stay out of the Twitter gulag? Follow only people you want to follow and don’t reply to trolls. #TGDN

— Kevin Eder (@keder) January 5, 2013

Some sound advice. #TGDN is not a guarantee of freedom from Twitter Gulag; the magic formula that results in a Gulag term is unknown to most. But, there is something to be said for strength in numbers, as well as for the vast support that a conservative network provides.

#TGDN Despite Twitter “limits” this is going to be a sweet way to increase the conservative voice. TKS @toddkincannon twitter.com/ToddKincannon/…

— Alana Burke (@AlanaBurkeSays) January 6, 2013

@toddkincannon Me too. I think #TGDN a great idea, especially for newbies who have no idea this is going on. @keder

— Ken Gardner (@kesgardner) January 5, 2013

Good idea. RT @keder: #TGDN stands for “Twitter Gulag Defense Network.” bit.ly/TDqFjV @toddkincannon‘s weekend project.

— AG (@AG_Conservative) January 5, 2013

Remember to add #TGDN to your bios.

— LeighPatrickSullivan (@LeighPatrick) January 6, 2013

The response was instantaneous and overwhelming. Happy warriors immediately came together to try to mitigate this targeting of conservatives on Twitter.

I love it that #TGDN is trending. #tcot

— Comrade Scott (@comradescott) January 6, 2013

It has been trending since yesterday! There are over 3,000 members already and the lists keep growing.

@paccaria It’s gotten pretty big, pretty fast! #TGDN

— LisainDallas (@LisainDallas) January 6, 2013

It sucks I can’t follow any more people today. Feel like I’ve been a part of a huge #conservative group hug! #TGDN

— Not Mr Kelly (@irishdad2) January 6, 2013

I kinda wish #TGDN was around before the election. This huge crowd on Twitter surely would have got the vote out.

— Brandon Edwards (@Hand_someDevil8) January 6, 2013

Oh what the hell @toddkincannon #TGDN Is a huge success. Absolute brilliance. 100 vetted so far and five stars.

— Jerry Kapraun (@GerardKapraun) January 6, 2013

Due to Twitter limits, there are now two #TGDN lists and more to come: is.gd/sUIgNg & is.gd/IQppYG / FOLLOW EVERYONE ON HERE

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

Following all these folks will take a few days. Amazing response to #TGDN. RT @douglaswcooper: Great stuff, Todd. I’ve hit my limit today.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013

Well this is embarrassing. The retweet/favorite method didn’t work because too many people flooded it too fast.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

So many of you wanted in on this that you broke Twitter.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013

Some many of you responded at 9:30 that it’s impossible for me to catch all of you. #TGDN

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013

.@fbc1955 Follow ALL #TGDN lists, not just the one you are in. Will take two weeks or so. I suggest 500 follows a day.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013

Next #TGDN join request window coming up at 5:00 p.m. By the way, if anybody knows any carpal tunnel treatments, please advise.

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013

@toddkincannon could u send list links again? #TGDN Still have lots of follow backs 2 do

— Laura R. Charron (@ConchoQueen) January 6, 2013

Follow ALL members of #TGDN by clicking these three links & following: is.gd/sUIgNg & is.gd/IQppYG & is.gd/Uucfgq

— Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013

The response is so overwhelming that members need to take care to not follow too many at one time.

After joining #TGDN, good thing to do is follow everyone on the list @toddkincannon adds you to. Not 2 fast or you could get gulaged as spam

— John Difool (@MCHblazer) January 6, 2013

Follow limit hit again! So many more #TGDN members to follow though! Will continue following patriots once allowed! #tcot #GOP

— Merge Right (@MergeRightGOP) January 6, 2013

Sitting here patiently waiting for my chance to follow more #TGDN members!

— Daniel Anderson (@DanielMiamifans) January 6, 2013

Awesome seeing so many free speech-loving #TGDN members! Promise I’ll follow back when allowed – maxed out!

— LeighPatrickSullivan (@LeighPatrick) January 6, 2013

I just hit Twitter’s follow limit. I’ll start following #TGDN members soon as Twitter allows.

— Beth Ann Goodwin (@NotSoPCArmyWife) January 6, 2013

God I hate math. @toddkincannon: #TGDN If we get 3,163 members who follow each other, that’s TEN MILLION new conserv connects on Twitter.

— MushKracker (@MushKat) January 6, 2013

Thank you @toddkincannon huge twitter movement to connect a lot of like minded people. Well done sir! #TGDN

— Sandra (@SMC_35) January 5, 2013

In one afternoon, @toddkincannon did more to get people together using social media than the entire GOP did in all of 2012. #tcot #TGDN

— Mr Mike (@proUSAproGod) January 5, 2013

Bingo.

Hashtag to power is the new truth to power.

Related:

Dissent for me, but not for thee: liberals justify Twitter gulag for conservatives

Twitter CEO busts prisoner out of #TwitterGulag

#TwitterGulag denier Charles Johnson advocates suspension of conservatives’ Twitter accounts

The #twittergulag saga continues: @gopfirecracker suspended, others still trapped; Update: @gopfirecracker’s account restored

#freeshanewright22 and more: Conservative users still trapped in #twittergulag; Update: Shane Wright freed, spam block attack confirmed

Is Barack Obama blocking conservatives on Twitter?

Pornbots okay, conservatives not so much? Time for Twitter to explain; Update: Suspended accounts reinstated?

In the Left’s crosshairs: challenge the War on Women meme, get flagged as spam on Twitter

Twitter suspends another conservative account; Update: Chris Loesch free, flag-spam prog brigade still loose; Update: Loesch suspended again; Update: @ChrisLoesch is back up and running

Solidarity: Real truth to power on ‘blog about Brett Kimberlin’ day

Truth to power: Senator Chambliss asks Attorney General Holder what he is doing about SWATting; Update: Chambliss on Fox News

Tweet truth to power: Michelle Malkin talks conservative Twitter domination at RightOnline; Update: Video added

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/01/06/tgdn-hashtag-to-power-grassroots-set-up-twitter-gulag-defense-network/

Secretary of Dunce: John Kerry can see ‘Kyrzakhstan’ from his house

http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/306054096153112576

John Kerry invents country of Kyrzakhstan #secretaryofstate

— Dave Hallgren (@daveh1205) February 25, 2013

Stop, our aching sides! Sadly, there was no “JK” after that remark. During a speech on the eve of his first trip as Secretary of State, John Kerry referred to the non-existent country of “Kyrzakhstan.”

In an embarrassing slip of the tongue, Mr Kerry last week praised US diplomats working to secure “democratic institutions” in the Central Asian country, which does not exist.

The newly minted diplomat was referring to Kyrgyzstan, a poor, landlocked nation of 5.5 million, which he appeared to confuse with its resource-rich neighbour to the north, Kazakhstan.

The Telegraph also reports that the State Department left that out of the official transcript. Transparency!

In a strong start right out of the gate, Sec Kerry supports democracy promotion efforts in “Kyrzakhstan” globalpost.com/dispatch/news/…

— Ilya Lozovsky (@ichbinilya) February 22, 2013

Not a great start as SoS #JohnKerry, “#Kyrzakhstan“? Really? I know it’s a powerful position, but you’re allowed to conjure up nations now?

— M.J. Logue (@mjlogue33) February 22, 2013

The gaffe-tastic unintentional portmanteau occurred a few days ago, but is picking up steam on Twitter today.

John Kerry Makes Up New Country: Kyrzakhstan | Washington Free Beacon ow.ly/i1pjj

— heather(@CFHeather) February 25, 2013

Embarrassing: Imbecile John Kerry Invents Country of ‘Kyrzakhstan’jammiewf.com/?p=24553

— JWF (D) (@JammieWF) February 25, 2013

And, boy, is the buzz hilarious.

“What about your gaffffffes?????” RT @freebeacon: VIDEO: John Kerry makes up new country in central Asia: Kyrzakhstan bit.ly/XWipJG

— Rschrim (@Rschrim) February 25, 2013

He must have just watched BoratMT @gabby_hoffman: John Kerry invents country of Kyrzakhstan via @telegraph bit.ly/X6iizh

— Bearded Wonder (@bobincincy) February 25, 2013

RT @hale_razor: Bumbling Repub invents country of “Kyrzakhstan.” No wait. It was John Kerry. #WhatAboutYourGaffes buff.ly/13IIAa4

—Paddy Manning (@PaddyJManning) February 25, 2013

@jammiewf Kyrzakhstan’s primary export: horse meat to Sweden for use in meatballs.

— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 25, 2013

Paging IKEA!

You know what phrase we haven’t heard in a while? “Smart diplomacy.” #Curious RT @redsteeze: John Kerry can see Kyrzakhstan from his house

— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 25, 2013

Zing! And, it being Twitter, a parody account enters the mix.

The Kingdom of Kyrzakhstan welcomes y’all. We are an ally of Russia & product of the US. We {heart} Chinese democracy & Indian development.

— Kyrzakhstan (@kyrzakhstan) February 25, 2013

Heh. Oddly enough, The Boston Globe reportedly seems to have missed this story.

How did the @bostonglobe miss Kerry inventing “Kyrzakhstan” in their front page story today?!? bit.ly/VI7czF

— Alleigh Marré (@alleighmarre) February 25, 2013

Probably because his last name doesn’t rhyme with Kalin and he has a (D) next to his name, natch.

Do we smell a hashtag?

#Kyrzakhstan

— Johno Ellison (@JohnoEllison) February 25, 2013

And, no worries! The secretary of dunce is out and about today.

#SecKerry meets Prime Minister @david_cameron @number10gov this morning #SecKerryinUK twitter.com/USAinUK/status…

— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) February 25, 2013

Our allies: The United Klingdom?

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/02/25/what-about-your-gaffes-secretary-of-dunce-john-kerry-can-see-kyrzakhstan-from-his-house/

Reindeer Herder Blows The Judges Away With His Song On Sweden’s Got Talent.

When 26-year-old Jon Henrik Fjallgren stepped onto the stage of Sweden’s Got Talent, no one really knew what to expect. Dressed in the traditional clothing of the indigenous Sami people, this reindeer herder from Sweden sang a traditional Sami form of song known as a “joik.” Jon composed the song himself and dedicated it to his best friend, Daniel, who tragically died in an accident a few years ago.

Jon stunned the whole audience as he began to sing. Everyone was moved by the beauty of what they heard. The song doesn’t have any actual lyrics, but it really didn’t need any lyrics since everyone could feel the emotion.

(For English subtitles, press the ‘CC‘ button in the bottom right of the video player.)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woEcdqqbEVg?rel=0]

(Source: Talang Sverige)

Jon had a tough life; he was first born in a small village in Colombia and later moved to an orphanage. Jon was eventually adopted by a Swedish Sami family and became part of a reindeer herding community. Jon was often bullied as a child because he had darker skin and was not born a Sami. His tough past, along with the death of his best friend, clearly had a huge influence in his emotional music.

Jon went on to win Sweden’s Got Talent. He clearly deserved the victory.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/reindeer-herder-sings/

Jill Abramson’s exit from NY Times fills Twitter feeds with journo buzz

http://twitter.com/#!/adfiscina/status/466653481986973697 http://twitter.com/#!/lkherman/status/466653099428691969

Jill Abramson, executive editor of the New York Times, is leaving the paper, Politico reported.

New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger wrote about the change, and named Abramson’s replacement, in a memo to staff:

http://twitter.com/#!/michellemalkin/status/466657860621840385

The subsequent buzz was enough to get Jill Abramson trending in the U.S.:

abrahmson

Without a doubt, a great deal of the reason Abramson trended was because of the amount of buzz about the story among journos:

http://twitter.com/#!/Timodc/status/466651139832692736 http://twitter.com/#!/charlie_mccollu/status/466658739445960705 http://twitter.com/#!/BFriedmanDC/status/466654406067638274

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/05/14/need-to-follow-some-new-people-jill-abramsons-nyt-exit-fills-twitter-feeds-with-journo-buzz/

Really? Get your ‘Obamacare treats’ & show Sebelius some love outside WH today

http://twitter.com/#!/pwgavin/status/395884332935442432

Hold up now. If “Sibelius” is Kathleen Sebelius, we’re confused. There are people who want to publicly proclaim their support for the sneeringly dismissive, ridiculously spin-happy HHS secretary? Minds. Blown.

So, what do “Obamacare treats” look like anyway?

http://twitter.com/#!/amandacarpenter/status/395886254513876994 http://twitter.com/#!/Brand_Allen/status/395885596117594113

If the event in support of “Sibelius” is the same one described in this Facebook post, it’s not a joke. At least, not an intentional one.

11:00 AM to 1 PM. Lafayette Park side of White House. Please announce on your upcoming news shows and websites. Obamacare sweet treats to be passed out to the public to encourage patience and show support for Secretary Sibelius. Obamacare called a gift from God.

Some supporters of Secretary Sibelius as well as members of the Pray at the Pump Movement (PAPM) and medically uninsured and homeless persons will picket the White House on Halloween urging Obama not to fire Governor Sibelius and to show support for Obamacare. Our Picket Signs will read: We Support Mrs. Sibelius and Obamacare; or We Must Pray Away the Capitol Hill Demons of Halloween that Want to Destroy Obamacare-Boehner, Cathy McMorris Rogers, Blackburn, Bachman, Cantor, McConnell, Ryan. Our demon terminology came from Congresswoman Maxine Waters who described uncompromising Republicans in this way in San Diego.

Inspiration provided by Maxine Waters, the role model of winners everywhere.

Check out the full Facebook post for more from Rocky Twyman, the same guy who wanted to “exorcise the demons” in Congress and “deliver Beyoncé  from the demons that are possessing her.”

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/10/31/happy-halloween-get-your-obamacare-treats-and-show-sebelius-some-love-outside-white-house-today/

Impressive: Volunteers erect watchtowers to look out for sexual assaults in Tahrir Square

http://twitter.com/#!/LissaEtz/status/274546980108251137

As Twitchy has reported, women protesting Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood face threats of sexual assault and rape. The police forces can’t be counted on to protect the women, so citizens have taken it upon themselves to combat sexual violence. In addition to using social media to offer support, volunteers are now constructing watchtowers in Tahrir Square to keep an eye out for potential assaults.

Sexual harassment watchtower in Tahrir. twitter.com/Sarahcarr/stat…

—أبو كار (@Sarahcarr) November 30, 2012

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A89a2NfCEAEULVB.jpg

seen in #tahrir: back to back against sexual harrassment, night watchmen #stopSH @tahrirbodyguard instagr.am/p/SqxTabm_YP/

— shadi rahimi (@shadirahimi) November 30, 2012

Tahrir Square sexual harassment watchtower

#Tahrir security watch tower- checking out for thuggery and sexual harassment #Egypt yfrog.com/gzkgnmnxj

— Bel Trew – بل ترو (@Beltrew) November 30, 2012

Tahrir Square sexual harassment watchtower

Watchtower that was #Tahrir to monitor for clashes & sexual harassmen. twitter.com/kabretaa/statu…

— kabretism كبريتـزم (@kabretaa) November 30, 2012

Tahrir Square sexual harassment

Sexual Harassment patrol at #Tahir RT @vdesc: Patrouilleurs anti harcèlement sexuel #tahrir yfrog.com/moq8bmhj

— Nada Iskandar (@nadaskandar) November 30, 2012

Tahrir Square sexual harassment watchtower

Anti sexual harrassment bragade in #Tahrir … RT @amiralx: Lookout posts #endSH twitter.com/Amiralx/status…#Egypt

— Egyptocracy (@Egyptocracy) November 30, 2012

Tahrir Square sexual harassment watchtower

Twitterers are quite impressed, and rightly so:

Freaking brilliant really. RT @sarahcarr: Sexual harassment watchtower in Tahrir. twitter.com/Sarahcarr/stat…

— Dina Hussein دينا (@Dina_M_Hussein) November 30, 2012

Absolutely amazing “@beltrew: #Tahrir security watch tower- checking out for thuggery and sexual harassment #Egypt yfrog.com/gzkgnmnxj

— Micha ميشا (@michabalon) November 30, 2012

Love Egyptian ingenuity RT @beltrew: #Tahrir security watch tower- checking out for thuggery & sexual harassment #Egypt yfrog.com/gzkgnmnxj

— Samah Hadid (@samahhadid) November 30, 2012

Brilliant. Shud use walkie talkie with ground guards “@sarahcarr: Sexual harassment watchtower in Tahrir. twitter.com/Sarahcarr/stat…

— Nora Younis (@NoraYounis) November 30, 2012

Great #Tahrir initiative in .@beltrew pic: security watch tower- checking out for thuggery & sexual harassment #Egypt ow.ly/1PT13k

— Julie Tomlin (@JulieTomlin) November 30, 2012

Super impressed by these looking posts volunteers set up in Tahrir to keep a lookout for sexual harassment, theft etc. The spirit I miss.

— سَلْمَى Salma(@Salmanellaa) November 30, 2012

Awesome. Egyptian citizens’ efforts to fight back against sexual assault are certainly commendable. Let’s hope these towers indeed help to keep them safe.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/11/30/impressive-volunteers-erect-watchtowers-to-look-out-for-sexual-assaults-in-tahrir-square/