11.29.06
American Dictatorship
A Dictatorship is form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations.
11.09.06
The Twist
But getting back to the point of police officials stopping this behavior, which occurred in Sydney, Australia. It’s long been my belief that Big Brother antics are tested in Australia, implemented in the UK once proved successful, and finally introduced into the US. This has been true of such diverse incidents like Mad Cow Disease, Avian Flu and closed circuit cameras in public places. Do your own research - it’s true.
A Heart Warming Video
On a much-needed lighter note, a video appeared recently of a man in Sydney giving free hugs to passers-by. Serial hugger Juan Mann describes the free hugs he hands out…as fast-food emotion. His cuddling campaign received an international dose of publicity today, after a clip showing his public displays of affection won a coveted front page spot on the video sharing website, YouTube. An American television audience of millions also watched him at work, when the video was broadcast on the prime-time breakfast program Good Morning America recently. But his efforts to spread the love became a little too popular for some people’s liking, according to a blurb on the YouTube video, which said: “As this symbol of human hope spread across the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED.” Undeterred, Mann collected more than 10,000 signatures on a petition he presented to the City of Sydney council. Demands for a halt to the hugs petered out shortly after, and the end of the clip shows Mann hugging an official. City worker Elly Mitchell, who handed out a few free hugs on her lunch break today, said she was inspired to organise [an] event after seeing the video online. “We’re going to hug the city,” Ms Mitchell said. Watch the 5 minute video here.
US Elections - Staged Politics
Here’s the flavor of most international commentators regarding the November US mid-term elections:
US midterm election results that heralded a massive power shift in the American political landscape were greeted with jubilation around the world.