The video looks at basic forms of governments, from monarchy, oligarchy, democracy, republic and anarchy. Looking at why the Founding Fathers picked a republican structure for the United States.
posted by Farhad2000
Which videos get us to agree with them? How does the use of music and editing influence us and nudge our beliefs?
See the re-cut trailers for simple examples of how content can be re-framed as ominous or cute depends on the filmmakers goals.
The video looks at basic forms of governments, from monarchy, oligarchy, democracy, republic and anarchy. Looking at why the Founding Fathers picked a republican structure for the United States.
posted by Farhad2000With so many things going on in the US and the world, I thought it would be helpful to remind everyone that war profiteering mercenaries are still in Iraq.
posted by CaptWillard"There was huge turnout at today’s public hearing in Boston on the future of the Internet. Hundreds of concerned citizens arrived to speak out on the importance of an open Internet. Many took the day... continue reading
posted by winkler1Alisa Miller, head of Public Radio International, discusses how America perceives the rest of the world and how the news shape the way the US sees the world. She pulls up a map (image below) of the number... continue reading
posted by winkler1As part of his school lunches program, Jamie tries to take on the most stubborn kids. He decides to show them how Chicken Nuggets are made - by blending the skin and "mechanically reclaimed" meat.
posted by winkler1Harvard professor Dan Gilbert discusses why we are especially unsuited to respond to global warming. Update: jwray points out that the frog thing is a myth. As a metaphor it may not be true - but it... continue reading
posted by winkler1Rudy Giuliani had New York pay for his mistress to be driven around town - but is that a BAD thing?
posted by joedirtWHY WE FIGHT, won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, it is an unflinching look at the anatomy of the American war ... all machine, weaving unforgettable personal stories with commentary... continue reading
posted by Constitutional_PatriotTony Robbins talks about how to unlock your true potential -- and high-fives Al Gore in the front row! A fast-paced, mind-expanding, motivating TEDTalk for high achievers and those who wish to be. (Recorded... continue reading
posted by Crazy-drummer 1 decade 7 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 3,756 viewsFamily Values in action..
posted by winkler1BJ Novak of The Office recently appeared on Conan O'Brien to discuss his discovery that despite the BLATANT wording on the Cadbury website that says, Why has the size of the egg changed? It hasn't... continue reading
posted by GrimmRepublican Culture of Corruption: 2007 So Far [List is from senate2008guru.blogspot.com]
posted by joedirtMark Fiore, creator of Snuggly Bear, with a friendly reminder of what The Glorious Leader would like you to forget. Lately, when I watch these vids I hear Bill Hicks screaming, "Go back to bed America,... continue reading
posted by justinianrex 1 decade 7 years 3 weeks ago • 2,253 viewsBush is bankrupting the country, for nothing.
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