Thread: what hope do we have

I can't watch the vid but reading the artical below was bad enough, i'll have a squiz tonight.

Baz.

What can be said?

Cynical journalist here:

Mickey Mouse, a symbol of American Imperialism, being caricatured, to fight the 'infidels'? One would think they would've come up with something original... like maybe a caricature of Yassar Arafat instead of the original symbol of 'fun in the USA'.

However, freedom of speech obviously exists in oppression, provided you're positive towards the negative.

There was a curious line in the commentary (supered in English) about 'forests'. There's no forests in that part of the world - so do pre pubescent kids understand 'metaphor' or were those in front of the cameras going from the 'script'.

I spose they need some form of antidote to being bombarded (no pun intended) by The Simpsons.

There are many extreme causes in this world and some exist in this fair land - and as such, our kids are bombarded by all sorts of messages, which may be deleterious, just like the viewers of this piece have been subjected to.. in the broadcast area... those behind the cameras in this piece have already, (adults) are only trying to manipulate, or further cement the minds of what some may already hear at home.

I'm not a supporter of this broadcast, btw, or of any which tries to manipulate children, (or even adults for that matter), but then we get into the issue of 'advertising'.................

Sheik Hilaly of Lakemba seems to stir up his lot (and the govt) fairly often... as does the PM and the guy who wants to be the next PM.... the eternal debate...

Reminds me of those crazy quotes from days gone by, like:

"We want peace we'll kill anyone who doesn't agree with us" etc.....

and to answer the q crump, it's being going on for millenia only god or allah or who or whoever will sort out this mess, i personally think it's a bit of a god (allah) joke in that form of humanity - if it is the hallowed land why is it a desert?

Cheers, GQ

Originally Posted by Quiggers

Cynical journalist here:

Mickey Mouse, a symbol of American Imperialism, being caricatured, to fight the 'infidels'? One would think they would've come up with something original... like maybe a caricature of Yassar Arafat instead of the original symbol of 'fun in the USA'.

However, freedom of speech obviously exists in oppression, provided you're positive towards the negative.

There was a curious line in the commentary (supered in English) about 'forests'. There's no forests in that part of the world - so do pre pubescent kids understand 'metaphor' or were those in front of the cameras going from the 'script'.

I spose they need some form of antidote to being bombarded (no pun intended) by The Simpsons.

There are many extreme causes in this world and some exist in this fair land - and as such, our kids are bombarded by all sorts of messages, which may be deleterious, just like the viewers of this piece have been subjected to.. in the broadcast area... those behind the cameras in this piece have already, (adults) are only trying to manipulate, or further cement the minds of what some may already hear at home.

I'm not a supporter of this broadcast, btw, or of any which tries to manipulate children, (or even adults for that matter), but then we get into the issue of 'advertising'.................

Sheik Hilaly of Lakemba seems to stir up his lot (and the govt) fairly often... as does the PM and the guy who wants to be the next PM.... the eternal debate...

Reminds me of those crazy quotes from days gone by, like:

"We want peace we'll kill anyone who doesn't agree with us" etc.....

and to answer the q crump, it's being going on for millenia only god or allah or who or whoever will sort out this mess, i personally think it's a bit of a god (allah) joke in that form of humanity - if it is the hallowed land why is it a desert?

Cheers, GQ

I never asked one, but its nice to know I'm on your mind.

Yes ya did, but i stand corrected, you were rhetorical as you didn't place a question mark after text

this subject is of ongoing fascination to me, the 'middle east'

it gets sooo much publicity, which i think helps fuel the problem.

I sometimes wonder if the 'ignore it and it will go away' approach may not be a better alternative....... get all our people out of there and let them sort it out, intervention by others has not worked for a 'peaceful' solution...

GQ

take away the nukes put a big fence round em all and shoot anything that comes over the fence.

Originally Posted by Quiggers

Yes ya did, but i stand corrected, you were rhetorical as you didn't place a question mark after text

?? Chunk = Crump ??

Originally Posted by EchiDna

?? Chunk = Crump ??

His wasnt a question either, no he was definitely thinking of ME, should I be concerned???