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Ghoti Nyak
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02-02-2006 09:37
Interesting article HERE
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Chip Midnight
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02-02-2006 10:49
Interesting indeed. The author makes a lot of astute observations but then binds them up in a speculative conspriacy theory which is, in my opinion, paranoid, irrational, and rather absurd. It would require such widespread secrecy and collusion that it simply defies any rational belief. For someone who believes they have such a handle on the workings of propaganda and mass brainwashing he certainly doesn't seem to know how to present a focused or convincing argument. Too bad because some of the stuff in there is certainly worth attention, but things like the following made me laugh out loud...
There is another socially debilitating process at work in what passes for entertainment on television these days. Over the years, there has been a steady increase in adult subject matter on programs presented during family viewing hours. For instance, it is common for today's prime-time situation comedies to make jokes about such matters as masturbation (Seinfeld once devoted an entire episode to the topic) [snip] It would appear, at the very least, that these programs serve as a shill operation to strengthen the argument for censorship. There may also be an even darker motive. These programs contribute to the general coarsening of society we see all around us--the decline in manners and common human decency and the acceptance of cruelty for its own sake as a legitimate form of entertainment. Ultimately, this has the effect of debasing human beings into savages, brutes--the better to herd them into global slavery. Uh yeah, I'm sure Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld had lulling the American public into submission to global slavery on their minds while writing Seinfeld. _____________________
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Ghoti Nyak
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02-02-2006 13:06
Uh yeah, I'm sure Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld had lulling the American public into submission to global slavery on their minds while writing Seinfeld. Yeah, I felt there were some interesting points in there, but rather muddied by the tinfoil hat comments. An interesting read, anyway. -Ghoti _____________________
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Chip Midnight
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02-02-2006 14:46
hehe, great way to put it. He had my complete attention through the first two or three paragraphs and then the eye rolling started. Thanks for the link. It was definitely an enjoyable read.
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Gabe Lippmann
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02-02-2006 15:02
I'm out! I'm out of the contest
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Creami Cannoli
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02-02-2006 15:56
Doesn't tinfoil actually help with reception?
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Ghoti Nyak
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02-02-2006 17:19
Doesn't tinfoil actually help with reception? Not if you remember to keep the shiny side out. -Ghoti _____________________
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Ursula Madison
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02-02-2006 20:32
Is that Bruce Campbell on the left in that picture?
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Torley Linden
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02-02-2006 20:38
Is that Bruce Campbell on the left in that picture? The jawline gave it away for me. War of the Worlds reference?TV--so easy to turn on. So hard to turn away from! _____________________
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