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Not everyone is Charlie, apparently
Jan. 12th, 2015 09:38 amNo, we are NOT all Charlie (and that’s a problem)
It is comforting and politically expedient to claim that “we” are attacked because “they” cannot deal with “our” freedoms, particularly freedom of speech. ...
It is comforting and politically expedient to claim that “we” are attacked because “they” cannot deal with “our” freedoms, particularly freedom of speech. ...
Two interesting peaces
Sep. 21st, 2014 10:39 amRussia and the Menace of Unreality
How Vladimir Putin is revolutionizing information warfare
The Kremlin's Troll Army
Moscow is financing legions of pro-Russia Internet commenters. But how much do they matter?
How Vladimir Putin is revolutionizing information warfare
The Kremlin's Troll Army
Moscow is financing legions of pro-Russia Internet commenters. But how much do they matter?
Reporting from Noshit-sylvania
Apr. 29th, 2013 12:06 amBeing in Watertown is like being inside Susan Candiotti's head.
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Wait, what? Buffett is a soshulizt now?
Aug. 21st, 2011 11:37 amWorld of Class Warfare - Warren Buffett vs. Wealthy Conservatives
(watch video)
Warren Buffett's op-ed is a thoughtful treatise on the advantages the super-wealthy currently enjoy at the hands of the tax code, or to put it another way, "class warfare."
(watch video)
Warren Buffett's op-ed is a thoughtful treatise on the advantages the super-wealthy currently enjoy at the hands of the tax code, or to put it another way, "class warfare."
Gervais on atheism
Jan. 22nd, 2011 01:44 am[Error: unknown template video]
Dude, you're awesome.
You see, I'm good to people because I want to be treated that way. I don't believe I'll be rewarded in heaven. I believe I'll be rewarded now.
Dude, you're awesome.
The Manchurian lunatic
Nov. 20th, 2010 11:13 pm
Part 1 - George Soros Plans to Overthrow America. Glenn Beck concludes that the only explanation for George Soros' relationships with various liberal media and charity non-profits is to overthrow America.
Part 2 - The Manchurian Lunatic. Jon isn't saying Glenn Beck is a saboteur sent to destroy Fox News, he's merely asking why he's doing George Soros' work for him.
Still moAR on the leak
Oct. 24th, 2010 01:04 amNot my comment, but I adore it. (Courtesy ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
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Nothing happens just like that, without purpose. Including a massive intel leak. Whether most of the readers would say Well, Duh, is irrelevant. The ones for whose eyes it was addressed have surely seen it.
May I propose a well played-out scheme?
- Major terror attack hits the US.
- The public is scared.
- President uses the situation of fear to push his internal and external agenda. Internal: curb civil rights for the sake of more security. External: find convenient excuses for two geostrategic, but unwinnable, wars.
- Yep, you heard me. The external one includes war.
- The war gets messy.
- Said administration covers most of it up, but it's a shitty job and in some time it all starts leaking.
- The public is appalled, but the president is already gone, and moreover the war is in a new stage so their rage is irrelevant (first Meh moment)
- An economic crisis diverts the attention from that issue (second Meh moment).
- Elections for a new administration, the public is fed up with the previous one and the pendulum swings from right to left.
- There's a new president, i.e. a new scapegoat to look for (third Meh moment).
- But the level of fear is down, so something should be done to maintain it.
- Major intel leaks start coming up, reminding of the ugly war.
- "The terrorists will surely hate us again and they'll try to attack us a second time."
- The public is already all Meh, and their conclusion is: "Oh whatever, let'em [the new administration] do their thing to protect us. The previous internal and external agenda remains untouched.
- New elections come, the pendulum swings from left to right.
- Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
Where's WikiLeaks in all this? They believe they've done a good deed. Good for them.
htpcl)____________________________________________
Nothing happens just like that, without purpose. Including a massive intel leak. Whether most of the readers would say Well, Duh, is irrelevant. The ones for whose eyes it was addressed have surely seen it.
May I propose a well played-out scheme?
- Major terror attack hits the US.
- The public is scared.
- President uses the situation of fear to push his internal and external agenda. Internal: curb civil rights for the sake of more security. External: find convenient excuses for two geostrategic, but unwinnable, wars.
- Yep, you heard me. The external one includes war.
- The war gets messy.
- Said administration covers most of it up, but it's a shitty job and in some time it all starts leaking.
- The public is appalled, but the president is already gone, and moreover the war is in a new stage so their rage is irrelevant (first Meh moment)
- An economic crisis diverts the attention from that issue (second Meh moment).
- Elections for a new administration, the public is fed up with the previous one and the pendulum swings from right to left.
- There's a new president, i.e. a new scapegoat to look for (third Meh moment).
- But the level of fear is down, so something should be done to maintain it.
- Major intel leaks start coming up, reminding of the ugly war.
- "The terrorists will surely hate us again and they'll try to attack us a second time."
- The public is already all Meh, and their conclusion is: "Oh whatever, let'em [the new administration] do their thing to protect us. The previous internal and external agenda remains untouched.
- New elections come, the pendulum swings from left to right.
- Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
Where's WikiLeaks in all this? They believe they've done a good deed. Good for them.
Sour Gropes
Mar. 13th, 2010 01:09 am| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
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Glenn Beck's interview with Eric Massa wasn't a total waste of time -- he got a new sign-off phrase.
The 4th power
Jan. 25th, 2008 11:04 pmThis one deals with the question, is the media artificially adding a narrative to the elections? How? And why?
It's sometimes scary how powerful the 4th branch of power (the media) can be.
Mitt Romney erupts all over a journalist at a Staples and Bill Clinton challenges the media on race.
It's sometimes scary how powerful the 4th branch of power (the media) can be.
Mitt Romney erupts all over a journalist at a Staples and Bill Clinton challenges the media on race.
The Race Card
Jan. 18th, 2008 12:39 amBoy, this is starting to get annoying. I have either to stop watching any media cos they're try'na make a big deal out of nothing... or I'll go insane.
[VIDEO] (is there really a controversy between the candidates, or it's all a media hoax? - Pay attention to the final remark of the NBC anchor)
Media outlets and pundits try to inflame black/brown issues, or in Edwards’ case, an orange-tan issue.
[VIDEO] (is there really a controversy between the candidates, or it's all a media hoax? - Pay attention to the final remark of the NBC anchor)
Media outlets and pundits try to inflame black/brown issues, or in Edwards’ case, an orange-tan issue.
