John D. Bell

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• allynh commented on Houston: what are the long-term consequences?
  Wow, this is a gift that keeps on giving. This is the final part. Steve Bannon part 5 https://charlierose.com/videos/30974 After watching over 2.5 hours I am deeply disturbed by Charlie's questions and behavior. They used maybe ten minutes from the whole 2.5 hours to generate the 60 Minutes piece. Based on what I watched, I begin to question all of the negative press about Bannon that I have seen the past year. Enjoy the video....
• Anemônê Duraþrór commented on Houston: what are the long-term consequences?
  Ignore the MSM US media and certainly question their narratives, that's really not what you should take away from those interviews. Bannon is smart (in a very narrow fashion): his solutions .do .not .work, however much he has identified a (limited range) of the issues America faces. In fact, his 'solutions' lead to WWIII, so hey-ho, let's convince you otherwise[1]. Film to watch: The Great Wall 2016, Matt Damon stars. Ignore all the fluff and crud, it tells you more about China than Bannon understands; the fact that a Damon / William Defoe star is telling you more than you...
• allynh commented on Houston: what are the long-term consequences?
  I was debating getting _The Great Wall_. I was concerned that it was just more building the modern Myth of "Ancient China" as they try to build up their PR campaign justifying their resurgent Nationalism. I don't know if the movie is for their own internal consumption, or external propaganda, or both. I'll track it down. Thanks... _The Girl with all the Gifts_ came in the mail and is on my "to be watched pile". I've added it to my collection of E.L.E. DVDs. I don't know if you have mentioned the movie _mother!_ by Darren Aronofsky. It looks interesting....
• Anemônê Duraþrór commented on Houston: what are the long-term consequences?
  Oh, don't buy the damn thing - it's terrible, the CGI is worse than Jurassic Park (to a really bizarre degree) and it's obvious propaganda. But it's got a couple of very specific messages in it: not least that the Chinese characters operate in a middle space between the smelly, individualistic Westerners and the swarming hive-mind lead by a Queen monsters, each with a specific role to play in the army (*cough* society *cough*) and further trashing the Imperial past of their country. Oh, and the Chinese lead is a woman general who doesn't fall for the Male lead (Damon)...
• peteratjet commented on Houston: what are the long-term consequences?
  Responding to the original question, this is one consequence that nobody saw coming . At least half a million dead cars in a city that only works if you have four wheels. Or maybe, just two ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41312810...