From the delightful musical Scrooge (1970). Merry Christmas!
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Has everyone over consumed?
The Ad and the Ego
statusquObama, change you can only pretend in
I'm going to say NO, for Christmas anyway (and most days, actually). No gifts (given or received) and a feast of steamed broccoli and peanut butter toast (really nice bread).
Off to check out the link. I'm very interested in things about ego. I already watch TV with this in mind, 100% of the time. I can't help it.
(I'm more into the human condition than politics, in case no one has noticed.) ;)
far left loon >.<
For me, all the ads are in Korean, so I don't know what they are saying. When I do watch, I pay very close attention to imagery and tricks used in filming, and the models/actors. If I do watch (usually I mute and close my eyes) it's astouding to see how another culture sees itself.
I can tell you, what's on TV is not what I see out in the streets!!!!! Fantasy meet reality.
Edit: I posted this quote yesterday in a thread:
"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements." Norman Douglas, British author, 1868~1952
I've been interested in this for some time. It's not just the ads either, it's in every TV show and most movies too.
far left loon >.<
I watched maybe 4 minutes but it made my head hurt.
I haven't watched TV since 1989.
The worst thing about TV is its power to set the rhythm of our minds.
That rapid fire insistent adrenalin charged rush of excitation ..
Carefully crafted to plant an urgent need ..
"Identity Through Consumption" - the brainchild of psychiatrists hired by Madison Ave advertising firms in the 50's.
You are the brand you wear, the brand you drive, the brand you smoke, the brand you drink ..
When will government of the people, by the politicians, for the corporations perish from this Earth?
Not soon enough!
Amen brother!
I am sorry about your head.
I never watch TV myself either.
It is a powerful documentary which describes, unfortunately the purposely dysfunctional condition of our society.
You can listen to the dialogue which is quite informative without the pictures.
The propaganda began in WWI with the Creel Commission and was taken up thereafter by the advertisers whose job it was to create mass consumers for the products of the ramping up mass producers.
Stuart Ewen describes it as Pavlovian Psychology, others point to Freud and certainly his nephew Edward Bernays.
statusquObama, change you can only pretend in
Just finished watching (whole thing) and highly recommend it. I'm not immune to it, but I've been onto this for quite some time myself. (I can't do anything without thinking about it, and I mean nothing at all.)
far left loon >.<
Tsunami recovery.
Compared to New Orleans and Katrina. The Indonesians are leaps and bounds ahead.
The quake:
_unleashed energy equivalent to 550 million Hiroshima atomic explosions;
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17K dead in 3 years from the war on drugs in Mexico.
Afghanistan.
Israel and body parts
What is your conceptual, continuity?
or just never followed the Iran Contra debacle don't worry Iran-Contra is not over. The activity never stopped to this very day, only the scandal faded away.
Is our government really this wicked?
at all surprised. Seems like I get a little more disgusted with our government "leaders" with each day.
"The greatest tyranny is censoring information in order to be better able to control people." - Cristina Saralegui
There's a reason people say "dirty effing hippies." They were the last large group to question authority, power and the MIC, or WashingtonInc.
We can't be having none of that; demonize them.
I was just a wee bit young (born 1960) but I still remember an unmistakable feeling in the air. I loved it.
Still listen to this all the time. It's in my portable MP3 player now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M_Ttstbgs
(this version chosen for sound quality, and the song has really been mashed up in a lot of others)
far left loon >.<
up my mood more lately unfortunately:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOpErJWSIg0
"The greatest tyranny is censoring information in order to be better able to control people." - Cristina Saralegui
We're going to destroy ourselves slowly. No big Kaboooom, if that's any consolation.
far left loon >.<
It's been said before by prescient poets: - 'this is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper...'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmxyj6iInMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJVUTHLFdQ0
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
In Yemen the (Sunni) govt is fighting a Shia breakaway group, the Houthis.
The Saudis, with US assistance, back the Yemen govt.
Iran is backing the breakaway Houthis.
Yemen conflict raises Gulf tensions - 15 Nov 09
Al Qaeda in Yemen says it is fighting the US - 22 Dec 09
When will government of the people, by the politicians, for the corporations perish from this Earth?
Not soon enough!
My sister came down from Minnesota for the holidays. She was the Communications Coordinator for the non profit "Clean Water Action", but lost that gig after thirteen years. She started as a canvasser. She has several interviews so we aren't sweating it.
I finished well for my first semester since 1988.
Intro to Criticism: A
Political Analysis: A
Intro to Comparative Politics: A
American Lit I: B
You might be saying, "jhunter, how did you get As in the senior level courses and not the sophomore American Lit?"
Because my evil neocon American Lit professor thinks the colonization of the North American continent was "God's work". I am serious. She gave me a D on an A paper I wrote about a "captivity story".
So it goes.
We took our mom to Wei Houng Bakery on South Grand in our city of cities, St. Louis MO.
First Course: Salt and Pepper Squid and Combination BBQ Plate (Pork, Duck and more PORK!)
Second Course: Shrimp Chow Fun and Pea Tips in Garlic Sauce
Dessert: Thai Iced Coffee and Sesame Red Bean pastry.
We normally don't eat very much meat that isn't organic and humanely processed, but today was different.
Next semester starts January 4th for me. I am taking an "intersession" class called "Politics in Film" which is taught by my mentor. Three easy credits for watching movies. My mentor asked me what movies I would show and I could only add "Children of Men" and "A Face in the Crowd" to his list.
The regular semester starts January 19th. I will be taking...
Civil Liberties
Congressional Politics
Interest Group Politics
Spanish I
I was going to take "History of American Labor" and "Labor Law" but the classes are at goofy times.
This summer and spring my friends and I will be working for the Tommy Sowers for Congress campaign. He is running for Missouri's 8th District. He has a tough fight ahead of him. My study of Missouri election history last semester shows a steady decline in vote share for Democrat candidates statewide, but especially in the two southern Missouri districts.
Have a merry Atheist Xmas. Because you can't really be a progressive until you throw away the idea of god!
Just look for those who are indifferent to the suffering of others . . everyone who has sold out to the dark side and who skates through this tormented world on their bank accounts and phony smiles.
That's them.
The finale from the 1985 nine-hour Royal Shakespeare Company production of Nicholas Nickleby:
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
(Be sure to turn your speakers up!)
There's always free cheddar in the mousetrap, baby. - Tom Waits
The correct punctuation is:
God rest ye merry, Gentlemen.
* There are two types of Republicans: millionaires and suckers.
"Mugsy's Rap Sheet": Recording history for those who seek to rewrite it.
I would like Goldman Sachs and The Rothschild banks rendered bankrupt and everyone who works for them made homeless and objects of ridicule to everyone they meet.
"everyone who works for them"
Janitors, security guards, secretaries, food service people, messengers, and drivers?
from being homeless and are objects of ridicule to their higher ups there anyway. So it's nothing to them their hardened. We can give them the proceeds from the liquidation sale.
suppossed to get from that Swiss Bank?
May I make a request that we have a mid-day open thread every week eay?
My tummy is full and the day was wonderful. I hope everyone feels the same way. Merry Christmas everyone. This was the best holiday in many years thanks to the love and fun in my house today.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
You're not saying very much though. ;)
I know what you mean. Sometimes it's like kids in class that can't talk (off topic) until recess.
far left loon >.<
Perhaps the only Christmas tradition I have is watching this movie every year since I was a kid.
My favorite version of them all. Finney is excellent as Scrooge.
* There are two types of Republicans: millionaires and suckers.
"Mugsy's Rap Sheet": Recording history for those who seek to rewrite it.
Hear, hear.
Good movie for Joe Six Pack.
http://www.brokemovie.com/
What if you could make one person abide by a New Year's resolution for all of next year?
For a Christmas diversion:
Lester & Charlie Poll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59NNupminV8
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2N2tymDcFo&fe...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKhl1-G7Jo&fe...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaRz-3DYV7c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coKGNwR8_4k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LneBIOa9B8s&fe...
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
RAIN!
Does anyone know how to get out of jury duty? Legally?
NOBODY 2012
Show up to voir dire dressed entirely in black.
Unless you're a chick
Then it's a turn-on.
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM7gD8ACb2A&fe...
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
Stand up and yell, "I hate America and it's evil, twisted, racist legal system, and I will vote not guilty no matter what the evidence.
Worked for me.
bad system and they'll dismiss you.
Do your duty!
But if you have a social conscience and tell the truth, they will probably dismiss you quickly.
statusquObama, change you can only pretend in
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