Monthly Archives: November 2009
Consuming Kids
First half of a documentary film (shown on Russian Television this weekend, hence the logo and news crawl on the screen) from the Media Education Foundation about the increasing commercialization of children. Drawing on the insights of health care professionals, … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising
Starless & Bible Black
I turned the big 5-0 today so forgive me for indulging in a little sentimental nostalgia… I’ve been digging through a lot of old “progressive” rock music by the usual suspects. I’m especially attached to this piece because it was … Continue reading
Filed under Musical Interludes, Personal Crap
Cotler Shreds Defamatory Flyer
Not literally (although I wish he had just for effect), but figuratively. Perhaps it’s high time the Liberals started vigorously debunking Harper’s vituperative propaganda more immediately and hitting back with some vicious groin kicks of their own. Enough of this … Continue reading
A Woman Among Warlords
Via Pacific Free Press (This is What Courage Looks Like): Malalai Joya is an Afghan politician who has been called “the bravest woman in Afghanistan.” As an elected member of the Wolesi Jirga from Farah province, she has publicly denounced … Continue reading
Filed under Afghanistan War
Palinpalooza
Larry and the kids at Countdown provide an entertaining compilation of late-night comedians’ takes on the Goin’ Rogue media promotion. Update: Martha Stewart speaking of Palin: She’s “a very boring person” and “kind of a dangerous person” because “she’s so … Continue reading
Filed under Humour
Take the Money & Run
Evidently, Sarah Palin angered and disappointed some of her fans in Noblesville, IN last night when she abruptly left a book signing promotion even though there were many people still waiting in line to receive her signature on their newly … Continue reading
Filed under Wingnuts
Look, Up in the Sky…
Maybe I have a really sick sense of humour, but I thought this was just hilarious. Note that I don’t necessarily agree with the premise as polar bears seem to be enjoying something of a renaissance in the Arctic these … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Humour
Iraq, Iran… Whatever
As Jon Stewart pointed out last night, contrary to all of the crackpot theories by right-wing “analysts” like Bernie Goldberg, it’s the sheer dumbassitude of Sarah Palin that drives many people crazy.
Filed under Media Bias, Wingnuts
Piano Stairs
Here’s another example of meddlesome social engineering from those Godless, Communistic Swedes who claim to believe that “something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better.” Feh. With funding from Volkswagen (die Automobilfirma … Continue reading
Filed under Sociology
Pomp & Circumstance
Opening of the British Parliament yesterday afternoon. The phenomenally uninspiring speech setting out Gordon Brown’s final kick at the can before the forthcoming election lasts only a few minutes; all the rest is the ceremonial procession and other such symbolic … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Monarchy
