Belated Dose of Patriotism

Because I tuned out all corporate media yesterday I completely forgot about showing my quota of patriotism (now a required and integral part of annual 9/11 observances).

To make up for that, here’s possibly the most patriotic music video ever made:

In case that expression of patriotism was too unsubtle, here’s something a little more abstract (hint: think of Frank Pacholski as a personification of U.S. political leadership):

Two For Tuesday

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Lupe Fiasco getting forced off stage by security at the presidential inaugural party on 1/20/13 with commentary by Tommy Sotomayer:

Bonus Clip: Lupe Fiasco, Guy Sebastian and The Roots team up for an exceptional live performance of “Battle Scars” (no longer available on YouTube): http://www.metatube.com/es/videos/166177/Jimmy-Fallon-Lupe-Fiasco-Guy-Sebastian-Perform-Battle-Scars/

What Are The Neocons Thinking?

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Abby Martin, of the RT program “Breaking the Set” does a brilliant dissection of the absurdity and lies coming from the pro-war neocons.

What reality are the neocons living in? These clips from “Monkey Dust” may give some insight into their state of mind:

Bill Hicks – Revelations

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The complete video of one of Bill Hick’s greatest shows. Filmed at the Dominion Theater, London in late 1992 (1:15):