tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post8094077063067807447..comments2023-12-28T22:56:36.259+00:00Comments on Owsblog...: OBE obit...Span Owshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144861546996033462noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-13918357273133737212009-11-17T17:51:53.478+00:002009-11-17T17:51:53.478+00:00I can guarantee you will either shout at the scree...I can guarantee you will either shout at the screen or sit shaking your head. I won't say anymore to spoil it.<br /><br />As Elvis Costello once sang, "History repeats the old conceits. The glib replies, the same defeats. Keep your finger on important issues with crocodile tears and a pocketful of tissues."<br /><br />Beyond Belief from Imperial Bedroom.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984687997030721919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-77931986373442816072009-11-17T14:21:16.440+00:002009-11-17T14:21:16.440+00:00I don't remember seeing it but have just read ...I don't remember seeing it but have just read a write-up. Now I think I'll make the effort. Some things are striking (apart from the obvious political expediency etc):<br /><i>"Thomas points out to the court that it is impossible to fairly judge men for their behavior under the circumstances of war, where conventional norms do not apply"</i> <br /><br /><i>"This is a new kind of war for a new century, George. I suppose this is the first time our enemies have not worn uniforms. Some of them are women, some are children, and some....are missionaries."</i><br /><br />In the current climate of trials for atrocities in Iraq (without detracting from the <b>fact</b> that many ARE vile atrocities) it bears thinking about a bit.Span Owshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144861546996033462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16962681.post-64237243474374957672009-11-17T13:27:23.508+00:002009-11-17T13:27:23.508+00:00Breaker Morant for me because it appeals to my sen...Breaker Morant for me because it appeals to my sense that the 'establishment' generally gets things wrong and covers things up to save face.<br /><br />He was a good actor bur rarely used in his later years on TV apart from the odd appearance.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984687997030721919noreply@blogger.com