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Beanz-meanz Heinz's avatar

Go have a look at what Roger Waters thinks about the founding principles of America. It's way worse than Ryan Dawson's faux fight with Whitney Webb

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Ned's avatar

Look where?

Ryan's bemoaned Whitney Israelling his work some some years; it's only because Darryl Cooper made an inferred reference to it that it's become a wider discussion. I've never warmed to her whether she's Israelled or not.

Do Israelling and Israelled have one or two l's? Oh, the complications of grammar.

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PamelaDrew's avatar

Flippin love & adore Roger Waters glad to see him featured!! <3

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Ned's avatar

His stance on Palestine has been exceptional.

He references Anne Frank. I'm not convinced that was an authentic diary.

Dark Side Of The Moon is a classic; have the CD in my car, but otherwise I was never a Pink Floyd fan.

His chatting to Larry Johnson is interesting and the reference to literacy rates took my attention. Language, grammar, diction and general appearance in England has slumped in recent decades.

Best wishes.

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PamelaDrew's avatar

For me it's more personal since Roger was a supporter of WikiLeaks and Julian from the start including countless NYC protests and panel events, as well as vocal advocate for the victims of Chevron pollution in Ecuador and defense of Steven Donziger. when the courts took aim at Steven for the judgement against Chevron. Here in NYC we have countless big names who can add light & heft to grass roots efforts. It's pretty rare for people who have big names to show up where they aren't seen by more than a handful or truly devote themselves to the voiceless instead of monetizing their fame and seeking venues that amplify their own brand. Genuine humanitarian & good egg wins!! <3

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Ned's avatar

I concur. But, good eggs can still get details wrong and it is personal for me in that I grew up with the WWII official narrative.... which Waters appears to substantiate. He's probably be open to a discussion about the details. What does it matter as living skeletal children breathe their last in Palestine?

However, ever been in a Pink Floyd video? I have, though I'd have to tell which scenes:

e.g.

1 min 56 secs 2nd from right holding a balloon

5 min the chap punting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMlFXouPk8&list=RD7jMlFXouPk8&start_radio=1

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Tony's avatar

🥇🏅🥉🏆heres three medals and a cup for going through that lot. I really don’t know how you do it Ned but thank you.

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Ned's avatar
Aug 5Edited

It was a challenge. I cannot emphasise enough, they are crap! My household contributes toward crap.

Mind you, football starts in 2 weeks, we've bought a new striker, BBC 5 Live is still good at commentating on 22 over paid tattooed tossers chasing a bag of air and how many more pathetic excuses can I give?

P.S. But, you don't need a license to listen to football on BBC 5 Live.

I know. What can I say? Household business.

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Tony's avatar
Aug 5Edited

Well done to clinging onto the footy as welI! I really miss it but was kinda losing my mojo anyway with all the bullshit going on. Getting locked out of a match for not showing any proof of transfection (was i f@#k getting that shit pumped into me) or taking a test was the last straw and i’ve never been able to get truly excited about it since.

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Ned's avatar

I fully understand.

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