Occupy The Hidalgo Grain Company

Yes – we here at The Hidalgo Grain Company realize there have been some delays between blogs –

But – let me, the CEO, explain why.

First of all, most of you are aware of the conflict between The Hidalgo Grain Company (THGC) and the Sharper Iron/”All Pro-BJU Crowd” – the source of the conflict is a result of our honest and authentic portrayal of some of the history of Bob Jones University, Independent Fundamentalism and highlighting the hypocrisy and lies demonstrated by the actions of individual members of “The IFB Network” and its organizations (i.e., the covering of abuse and the protection of the abusers).

At The Hidalgo Grain Company, we try to keep a level head – keep the emotions in check – and attempt to be fair. When a lie is a lie, we call it such. If something is not commanded in Scripture, we say so. If the history of an institution or its founder is not as pristine as we’ve been told, then we expose it.

Let the chips fall where they may.

Well, lately, chips have been falling.

Inspired by the “Occupy Wall Street” (OWS)¹ demonstrations (we assume), two weeks ago, protests erupted on North Railroad Street in front of The Hidalgo Grain Company offices. At first, some of our staff panicked (not mentioning any names, Eric) but eventually all of us settled in and tried to work as though it was a normal day in Hidalgo.

It didn’t take long to identify the protesters – they were clean cut, collared shirts, ties – the few women that were there were subservient and sporting culottes –

– obviously the All Pro-BJU Crowd had found us.

But, fortunately, their occupation of The Hidalgo Grain Company grounds did not last long.

Late that same afternoon, three incidents occurred that caused the assembled All Pro-BJU Crowd to become disorganized and to begin fighting amongst themselves:

1) A wife of one of the protesters showed up in pants and,

2) Some of the protesters were chanting slogans in a rhythmic fashion that resembled jazz or rock music, therefore, under BJU policy, the chants did not “check.”

3) And, finally, due to a previously declared “Media Fast”, none of the All Pro-BJU Crowd could contact like-minded protesters via the various social networks, thus limiting their numbers.

By 5 PM that evening, as the staff and I left, the All Pro-BJU Crowd were gone –

With just a few “Are You Saved?” tracts left behind.

Then the real trouble started.

A week later – a different crowd showed up –

The “Bob-whackers” – also known as, “The Disaffected.”

Unencumbered by self-imposed (and silly) “Media Fasts”, The Disaffected organized on Facebook, Twitter & Jib-Jab and showed up better prepared and in greater numbers –

And they occupied The Hidalgo Grain Company for over a week…

Leaving behind, not religious tracts –

But other – stuff.²

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¹Priceless quotes from Truth Seeking Graduates of Bob Jones Facebook page:

They are not protesting “capitalism.” They are protesting Wall Street’s corruption.

That is what Jesus was mad about. And yeah, there were stinky, ugly poor people around.

 Wall Street [does not equal] Capitalism. We all need to get that. Wall Street is the exact opposite of capitalism.

…thankfully, this former BJU professor did not teach religion or economics…

²Lost your job?  Your house?  Can’t find work?  Under-employed?  Who’s to blame for all of the “stuff” thrown at us in the last 4 years?  Those who voted for it…

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