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Contrarian Character Actor Infiltrates a Right Wing Protest Group

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While surfing through the Protest Warrior website, I log into the Sacramento chapter. To my considerable astonishment, under the position of Chapter President, it reads, "Leader Not Assigned." A button prompts me to consider running for the Chapter President office. With lightning speed, I push "Yes." In the hopes of clinching this lofty and esteemed position, I use the patriotic pseudonym Monroe Jefferson in my application, quipping, "It's time to show those loony liberals what America is all about!"

A few days later I receive an email congratulating me on becoming the new President of the Sacramento Chapter. They refer to me as "Sergeant." This will look incredibly good on my resume.

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In the end, I'm not sure who in the article ends up looking worse off.

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Reply#1 - Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:25 PM EDT
{"commentId":857704,"authorDomain":"paperdragon"}
"Sir, first: Don't criticize my American flag bandana.

Hahahahaha!

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Reply#2 - Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:20 PM EDT
{"commentId":858198,"authorDomain":"inghar2004"}

The Michael Moore virus is spreading rapidly. Better notify CDC.

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    Reply#3 - Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:02 PM EDT
    {"commentId":858914,"authorDomain":"belarius"}

    I'm pretty sure this is acute Colbertitis. Moore doesn't conceal who he is. His gimmick usually involves interviewing people or driving strange vehicles in public.

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    #3.1 - Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:33 AM EDT
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