Film : Stupidity by Albert Nerenberg Features Bill Maher, Noam Chomsky, George W. Bush, Mark Crispin Miller and many others. A humorous examination of stupidity in contemporary American culture, covering: the effects of television and mass media on the American intellect; the "dumbing down" of American culture; the popularity of Steve-O and Jackass; role of religion in willful stupidity; the identifaction of many Americans with George W. Bush; the evolution of such concepts as "idiot" and "moron." The DVD edition contains extra interviews commentaries and readings. The film is not connected to Matthijs van Boxsel's book called Encyclopaedia of Stupidity -- also 2003- but recommended. Notes written September 17th, 2007«
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Definition of Stupidity
Film : Stupidity by Albert Nerenberg Features Bill Maher, Noam Chomsky, George W. Bush, Mark Crispin Miller and many others. A humorous examination of stupidity in contemporary American culture, covering: the effects of television and mass media on the American intellect; the "dumbing down" of American culture; the popularity of Steve-O and Jackass; role of religion in willful stupidity; the identifaction of many Americans with George W. Bush; the evolution of such concepts as "idiot" and "moron." The DVD edition contains extra interviews commentaries and readings. The film is not connected to Matthijs van Boxsel's book called Encyclopaedia of Stupidity -- also 2003- but recommended. Notes written September 17th, 2007«
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Canadian Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
Pte. Sebastien Courcy was killed this morning during an operation in a village in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province, about 17 kilometres southwest of the city. (HO)
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Former 102.1 The Edge Personality Martin Streek Commits Suicide
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Popular former Edge radio host found dead
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Canadian Soldier Wounded in Afghanistan Dies
Master Cpl. Charles-Philippe Michaud died Saturday after being wounded last month in a roadside bomb blast southwest of Kandahar city. (DND)
Monday, July 6, 2009
'We Are Dying Like Flies': Elder Slams Inaction
Bagot community elder Joy White speaks as the Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, looks on. (ABC TV)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Anti-Racism Program to Be Launched in the Fall
Terre FlowerMulticultural/Cross-Cultural Programs Coordinator at the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
