Monthly Archives: April 2009

Obama's First 100 Days: The 'Mad Men' Did Well

Posted on 30 April, 2009 by

Beyond Brand Obama, John Pilger proffers an alternative appraisal of the Obama administration’s vaunted first 100 days. Also have a look at Jeremy’s Scahill’s Obama’s Iraq: The Picture of Dorian Gray and the laudable 100 Days Campaign. The BBC’s American … Continue reading →

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Harman' the country: The Daily Show on Wiretap Jane

Posted on 30 April, 2009 by

A couple of divergent views on the Daily Show’s coverage of the Jane Harman scandal: Jeremy Scahill thinks the summary is better than most mainstream accounts; Philip Weiss thinks Jon Stewart was not critical enough and that “Jon Stewart … … Continue reading →

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Virtual Guantánamo

Posted on 30 April, 2009 by

Visiting Guantánamo in Second Life — showcasing one of the better uses to which the virtual interactive world can be put. Draxtor Despres visited the virtual detention center in SL for a taste of the treatment inmates endure. See also … Continue reading →

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Seven Jewish Children: video

Posted on 30 April, 2009 by

Jennie Stoller performs Caryl Churchill’s ten minute play, Seven Jewish Children, written in response to the horrific israeli assault in Gaza in January this year. Deemed unsuitable for broadcast by the BBC, the Guardian has made the video available online. … Continue reading →

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