Armagedon Chronicles: Part I

[nfotxn]

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Oh no, not more politics.

This video is a great piece of artwork alone. However the message is also clear and concise. The current administration is an monstrous thing that so obviously has no intention of working in the favour of the majority of it's citizens.

What I think alarms me most is that people are so often told to live without passion. That politics are confusing or impolite. But really it's that attitude that corrupt politicians disseminate. It's a mode of control achieved through a variety of devices such as misinformation and good old fashion lies. The feeling of utter confusing about things that you have? An entirely intentional campaign by both sides of the equation to keep you malleable.

My suggestion would be to listen to reliable non-domestic media outlets. Here are some of my favourites:

1. CBC Radio 1
2. Radio Netherlands: A unique perspective in impeccable english.
3. BBC Radio: See what well funded public media does?! SEE?!

Another friendly reminder that the election day comes closer. I know I'm mostly preaching to the choir here. But I'm a firm believer in the power of accurate knowledge. That firm dialog brings better understanding.

Also know your enemy. The Project For The New American Century is accurately described as sinister.

The Project for the New American Century is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to a few fundamental propositions: that American leadership is good both for America and for the world; that such leadership requires military strength, diplomatic energy and commitment to moral principle; and that too few political leaders today are making the case for global leadership.

A very elegant way of saying that the USA should muscle it's way into every world situation as they see fit. As a Canadian the utter disregard their agenda pays towards my sovereignty is nothing short of revolting and deeply angering.

Vote.

Comments

[pantsmanticore.livejournal.com]

that is so cool looking

[nfotxn.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I wish I could take credit for the video but I am merely sharing the great work of Knife-Party/Sam Robson.

[tecknow.livejournal.com]

What I'm most afraid of right now as an american is not what the rest of the world thinks of us, it is what we will think of ourselves when this madness season is over. One generally dependable rule is that things are always worse than the media lets on. If stuff like Guantanamo Bay and Abu Gharib can make it into the U.S. media then what is going on that hasn't made the news?

Speaking of fears, does anybody else have a nagging suspicion that the administration will do something vindictive regarding the transfer of power if they lose in this coming election? Perhaps as inconsequential as setting all the keyboard layouts to dvorak or as serious as 'losing' critical intelligence?

[danlmarmot.livejournal.com]

The Project for the New American Century is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to a few fundamental propositions: that American leadership is good both for America and for the world; that such leadership requires military strength, diplomatic energy and commitment to moral principle; and that too few political leaders today are making the case for global leadership.

Guess what? I agree with this. Unfortunately, the current administration puts all the emphasis on number 1 (military), neglects #2, and subverts #3 into forcing American morals onto the world at large.

(As if the Bush Administration were consistent... if it were, it'd have invaded a country with proven weapons of mass destruction, guilty of proliferating nuclear weapons, and headed by a cruel dictator who quashes any democratic reform. But Pakistan is our buddy! Go figure.)

[nfotxn.livejournal.com]

I agree about the ideas on principle. Leading by example works well when there is no leading going on. It's just that in practice military strength meant smart bombing schools, diplomatic energy turned into meatheaded jingoism and commitment to moral principle was clearly evangelical/fundamental Christian.

[danlmarmot.livejournal.com]

The devil's in the details, isn't it? Hard to disagree with such black-and-white principles, you have to disagree with specifics, which makes you all wonkish and sound all weasley. Gee, isn't this the Bush strategy against Gore and Kerry?

Maybe I'm an optimist, but American power can be used for good. The history of the 20th century has shown that without the judicious exercise of American power, things can go really bad.

And it's not just WWI and the Munich appeasement in 1938 where America has gotten involved. Even very recent events such as Kosovo show that America can be a pivotal and positive force.

Kosovo in particular is a great example, as it shows the incoherence of EU foreign policy on such a basic matter as genocide and civil war *in Europe* in a country next door to an EU member.

[abearius.livejournal.com]

The rhetoric of the New American Century people is catchy, but it's window dressing. It uses the moral authority that the US (whether deservedly or not) has accumulated over the centuries to advance a corporatist agenda. It sounds nice. It sounds as nice as Pericles' Funeral Oration, but, well, imagine what they were saying the the Department of Spartan Studies at the University of Athens. And like all great experiments, the 1776 Project for a New World Order might be collapsing even as we speak. And then again, it might not be.

[danlmarmot.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's totally window dressing, all Mom and apple pie. Many Americans are so non-critical that they'll buy it.

[bookbear.livejournal.com]

forcing American morals

No. Not American morals. Ther eare no "American morals". They are forcing the religious strictures (remember that religion actually has little to do with morals) that drive them in the guise of universal/American morals. In essance, they are speaking for the majority with a small, myopic mind. But they are not speaking the truth of the full American spectrum. And that is what is scarey.

[loganbeary.livejournal.com]

What I think is interesting is that people think Kerry will be any better than Bush. Kerry will just as much of a figurehead as Bush is for this War Corporatism.

Remember, the video states that the U.S. has been at war somewhere or another ever since the 1950's. Republicans were not the only presidents in all that time.

Kerry has no intention of removing the U.S. from Iraq, has no intention of stopping the war on terrorism. Heck, does not even support gay marriages.

Where is the distinction?

I'm voting for Kerry, more as a show of support and solidarity for my gay friends, not because I think it will make any difference. I really do not think it will matter at all.

[backrubbear.livejournal.com]

The U.S. has been involved in some form of armed conflict since the formation of the republic roughly every 20 years.

This was predicted by, I think, Madison. You could probably tell me having read the federalist papers more recently than I.

Vote for Kerry simply to deny the Republicans a majority in each of the three branches. Force conflict between the parties in the hope that centrist principles are the only thing that can gain traction.

[ranger1.livejournal.com]

Great production values, awful script. While it's nice to be reminded that rhetorically sloppy propagandizing isn't the sole province of right-wing conservatives, "Barry" should at least acquaint himself with Godwin's Law if he wants to be taken seriously. And can we get the poor man a double espresso or something? He sounds like he's reading the phone book aloud, after swallowing a bottle of quaaludes.

[cpratt.livejournal.com]

Looks good, sounds bad. It just reeks of low rent B grade left wing propaganda... and it's a shame, because there are valid points to be made in this area.

[profundis.livejournal.com]

..."Barry" should at least acquaint himself with Godwin's Law if he wants to be taken seriously

No shit. Undoubtedly, he *will* be taken seriously though,by the gobs of folks that will eat up anything that seems to confirm what they already believe to be true. I'm sure there's a law for that too, but the name of it eludes me.

[fredneckteddy.livejournal.com]

doesn't matter to me anymore....I have long since cut the US from my life.....I already consider myself a transient citizen and will be leaving this behind me....

[fredneckteddy.livejournal.com]

LOL no I have never heard of that! That's a good one though :) by the way, I LOVE that picture of you.....

[fredneckteddy.livejournal.com]

(looks innocently)

[goofybearz.livejournal.com]

I am so confused about who anymore. I resent having to vote for Kerry just because I have this unnerving ominous feeling every time I hear Bush make a speech. So, I am obviously not voting for Bush. But, the other guy seems like he is just saying the right things right now. I wonder if we will be any better off. I makes me want consider moving up north (way up north) and watch the show from a safe location and get out of the way of it.

[backrubbear.livejournal.com]

Don't trust Kerry any more than you trust Bush. They're far too similar on too many things.

However, trust in the past. When there isn't a clear majority by a given party we end up with a bit less stupidity in our government.

[indeterminacy.livejournal.com]

we need Glenn Gould back on CBC!!!!!

[antnycub.livejournal.com]

Were I American I might be tempted to nominate Gould for president. Surely the corpse of a great musician would do a better job than the two currently vying for the position.

[diesel-pioneer.livejournal.com]

i had a look at that video the other day, nothing i wasn't previously aware of really in terms of what was being said, but it was very slickly produced and it does look cool, sort of constructivist. 3d animation on paper effect.. very nice indeed.

[flintlodger.livejournal.com]

www.johnkerryisadouchebagbutimvotingforhimanyway.com