Well Mark Kermode, BBC/Guardian film critic, former trot, and who usually punctures crass pro-military jingoistic nonsense in a heartbeat has the following to say:
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Well Mark Kermode, BBC/Guardian film critic,...Well Mark Kermode, BBC/Guardian film critic, former trot, and who usually punctures crass pro-military jingoistic nonsense in a heartbeat has the following to say:
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That's the...
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Hmm, I didn't think the second one was so bad -...Hmm, I didn't think the second one was so bad - at least not by comparison to the politics of the first film.
His films are also pretty varied in terms of politics, Million Dollar Baby and...
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I hold contempt for your posts and your online...I hold contempt for your posts and your online persona, because so very many of your posts include comments like those reproduced below - and usually without provocation:
"Lol @ queer liberation...
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From a person whose online persona is actually a...From a person whose online persona is actually a total psychopath; an egotistical narcissist without a shred of empathy, who gets his kicks from belittling and humilating others.
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Not really the point I was making - which isn't...Not really the point I was making - which isn't about splitting, or the specific politics of the article, but rather the small minded attitude that dictates that you are either in 100% agreement with...
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This removes the possibility for discussion of...This removes the possibility for discussion of strategy and rejects plurality within a given body of individuals who otherwise would stand to benefit from cooperation. It also means that virtually...
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I'm not sure I follow your point - capitalism is...I'm not sure I follow your point - capitalism is truly global and has been since the 16th century. Sure, there are various species of capitalism, but markets are global and it is now difficult to...
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I didn't read much of the article. Let's just...I didn't read much of the article. Let's just say it needs to get to the point much quicker.
As for the little drama going on here, no supprise to see TFU our resident troll king (and lover of...
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Wait, you mean like Engels?Wait, you mean like Engels?
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Actually, he's right on a simplistic level....Actually, he's right on a simplistic level. Minimum wages do push up inflation - if the majority have more money then businesses can increase prices accordingly without reducing demand. In order for...
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All Western societies became increasingly...All Western societies became increasingly bureaucratized in the 20th century. This can be seen any any number of different respects. This includes the introduction of systematic administration into...
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Most likely spoil my ballot, because they don't...Most likely spoil my ballot, because they don't represent me. Abstaining doesn't register disaffection.
No.
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Dunno, they well it in all major UK supermarkets....Dunno, they well it in all major UK supermarkets. Elsewhere?
Walmart?
http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/lactose-free-milk
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https://nedcolville.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/la...https://nedcolville.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/lacto-free.jpg
One of my ex's used to be lactose intolerant so we drank this. Tastes the same as normal milk.
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This is actually not the most pernicious element...This is actually not the most pernicious element of academic publisher racket. The worst thing about it is that it is crippling academic institutions, massively driving up the cost of tuition and all...
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Yes. Very.
And George would, doubtless, not...Yes. Very.
And George would, doubtless, not approve.
http://theorwellprize.co.uk/george-orwell/by-orwell/essays-and-other-works/a-nice-cup-of-tea/
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So, because trees and bushes also produce fruit...So, because trees and bushes also produce fruit as part of their reproductive processes it is illogical for people to eat them too. Sound logic.
Meanwhile, British health improved during the...
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The assumption here being that the Soviet Union...The assumption here being that the Soviet Union was 'Socialist' with a capital 'S' by the development of the Atom Bomb, an assumption which has no grounds that I can see. The Soviet Union was...
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I found that a series of short and emotionally...I found that a series of short and emotionally unfulfilling relationships primarily revolving around fleeting casual sexual encounters, booze, occassional binging on other substances, a generally...
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And because I suspect that you're a massive Magic...And because I suspect that you're a massive Magic nerd:
http://gatherer.wizards.com/Handlers/Image.ashx?multiverseid=386482&type=card
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It depends on the context. Academically, you have...It depends on the context. Academically, you have to be pretty sharp to do one. people who aren't and try invariably regret it. But there is a certain truth to the fact that it doesn't 'get' you...
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Ha, no. I did mine in Britain. I was commenting...Ha, no. I did mine in Britain. I was commenting on what friends from US PhD programmes have told me. Apparently the German system is pretty bad, but the US is renounded for stretching what should...
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This is all true, though I'd suggest that a 1:20...This is all true, though I'd suggest that a 1:20 ratio for post-doc positions is actually rosey in its outlook. The last post-doc I applied for (admitedly a research post) had well over 300...
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As I said, the US system is hugely exploitative....As I said, the US system is hugely exploitative. The universities milk you as a source of cheap labour for years. They do that in every other system as well, but just not as unscrupulously.
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Exactly: .5 years * 5 (assuming a 20,000 word...Exactly: .5 years * 5 (assuming a 20,000 word project) + .5 years (for arsing around and research training) = 2.5 years.
Forget all that exam / taught element nonsense. The only exam I had for my...