Many readers of political blogs will have a big problem with this image. But if you are familiar with Science Fiction and the function of fiction in general you will understand why I am posting this clip.
The best scene was when Alma Coin (Julianne Moore - where do they get these character names?) explained to the surviving victors that she planned to keep the Hunger Games going. "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss."
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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."
I agree: She wanted them to agree to have a "Hunger Games" just one more time. And do notice that Snow has a Granddaughter.
In this brave new world literally no longer means literally. At TOP metaphor is taken as identity. There is no possibility for nuanced discussion. If that is the case here, I suppose here is no place for me.
That clip sure shows to me a metaphor for the whole farce we have with the Primaries and the corporate run nation picking yet another of their shills,,,,,either Republican or Hillary. Bernie is attacking the corporates and billionaires, Hillary is just their puppet, and folks voting for her do not see what a tool she is of the Corporatocracy. well played PriceRip.
The earth is a multibillion-year-old sphere.
The Nazis killed millions of Jews.
On 9/11/01 a Boeing 757 (AA77) flew into the Pentagon.
AGCC is happening.
If you cannot accept these facts, I cannot fake an interest in any of your opinions.
connection to our society since the first one. We may not send our children to kill each other but we send them to kill others in our name. The only difference is that game is not televised.
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"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
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And your point is?
The best scene was when Alma Coin (Julianne Moore - where do they get these character names?) explained to the surviving victors that she planned to keep the Hunger Games going. "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss."
"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."
I agree: She wanted them to
I agree: She wanted them to agree to have a "Hunger Games" just one more time. And do notice that Snow has a Granddaughter.
In this brave new world literally no longer means literally. At TOP metaphor is taken as identity. There is no possibility for nuanced discussion. If that is the case here, I suppose here is no place for me.
You're in the right place.
For me, at least. I look for your posts and appreciate your logic.
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The political system is what it is because the People are who they are. — Plato
I hope you are in the right place, PriceRip.
You always give me something to think about. I would miss that greatly.
'Well, I've wrestled with reality for thirty five years, Doctor, and I’m happy to state I finally won out over it." Elwood P. Dowd "
That clip sure shows to me a
That clip sure shows to me a metaphor for the whole farce we have with the Primaries and the corporate run nation picking yet another of their shills,,,,,either Republican or Hillary. Bernie is attacking the corporates and billionaires, Hillary is just their puppet, and folks voting for her do not see what a tool she is of the Corporatocracy. well played PriceRip.
So long, and thanks for all the fish
Massive spoiler alert might be appropriate here.
The earth is a multibillion-year-old sphere.
The Nazis killed millions of Jews.
On 9/11/01 a Boeing 757 (AA77) flew into the Pentagon.
AGCC is happening.
If you cannot accept these facts, I cannot fake an interest in any of your opinions.
I've seen the Hunger Games
connection to our society since the first one. We may not send our children to kill each other but we send them to kill others in our name. The only difference is that game is not televised.
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11