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2081: a movie for our time

February 1st, 2010

2081 -  Watch the Trailer A short film adaptation of  Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron2081 is a tale of dystopian America; thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the zealous  “handicapper” czar, everyone is “finally equal.”   The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks, and the intelligent wear noisy ear pieces that eliminate the unfair advantage of their brains .  Beautifully filmed, with an original score by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet, it is a courageous act of defiance, triumph, and tragedy.  Click on the image to view the trailer, website, and more information on how you can see this important film.

Howl for the Once-Free

January 16th, 2010

Bush supporters excused his wars and economic recklessness, and Obama supporters are making the same mistakes.  While Republicans thought themselves better schooled in economics they allowed Bush to run the economy into the ground.  Democrats claimed to be anti-war during the Bush era; now they support Obama’s escalation and expanding wars. This image is dedicated to America’s two-party faithful:

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