Month: March 2008

, The Minion and I went to see The Bank Job last night.

The filmmakers claim that they had a “Deep Throat” insider who told them the true story surrounding the 1971 robbery of Lloyd’s Bank in London. At the time, news reporting of the crime was supressed via the issuing of a “D-Notice” gag order by the government, allegedly to protect a member of the Royal Family, as well as some highly-placed political figures.

Excellent film — equal parts heist caper, political thriller and espionage film. Well worth your time, and most likely to fade from theaters fairly quickly as we get into the blitz of the spring releases….

I’m sure you’ve heard about it already, but I couldn’t let it go without comment.

The full text of his speech is available here.

Here’s the video:

This is, without a doubt, the most honest and direct addressing of the matter of Race in America that has ever been given in my lifetime. It is, as everflame has said, the most important speech on race since “I Have a Dream.”

History, right there. Witness.

There is a huge crackdown in Tibet.

The economy is in a tailspin.

There is an unwinnable WAR in Iraq that was started over a lie, and has killed thousands.

There is a crucial election occuring in this country.

But what does it take to get people to protest? Free and ad-free LiveJournal accounts no longer being offered for new members.

You people need to seriously Grow The Fuck Up, and get some perspective.