Daily Archives: December 18, 2009

The Passion of Ayn Rand

Who knew? Apparently, it was a 1999 TV movie. I only happened to run across it quite by accident while searching for a particular track from one of my favourite progrock bands, but it struck me as quite amusing. Anyway, … Continue reading

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Filed under Musical Interludes, Political Ideology

Lord Monckton v. Greenpeace Activist

I suppose it might be considered a somewhat unfair tactic to buttonhole an apparently rather gullible “environmentalist” on the streets of Copenhagen, but then again, maybe not.

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Hugo Chavez at COP15

For entertainment purposes, if nothing else… I don’t imagine that blaming the world’s ills on capitalism, referring to America as the “Yankee Imperium” or quoting Fidel Castro will exactly win over many hearts or minds in the USA, although his … Continue reading

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@;-* INST MSGS

Revision TV offers a holiday installment of their feature whereby online communications are pilloried through dramatic reenactments. In this episode, quirky yet real “for sale” ads plucked from Craigslist are brought to awkward life in QVC format… Enjoy! For more … Continue reading

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Filed under Humour, Internet/Social Media