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corq:
Eh, its a little too much of the "why can't we all just get along?" Plea we hear from the vested interests who like to solve nothing but continue to cheer the bad actors because controversy is good for business.

When the controversies dry up or get serious, this 3rd party gets all anxious that Pirate Radio might *really* be dead, and rolls out this campaign.

Amusing show, but nothing new to see here. This is still the same old song from years past.

Pigmeat:
Business?!?  You mean there's money to be made in this thing? Why,I bet I could sell t-shirts,bumper stickers,and coffee mugs on Ebay just like some other outfits? Thanks Corq!

Newfoundland DXer:
Just another Lindbergh (in "black face").   We need more Roosevelts.

Swede P:

--- Quote from: Newfoundland DXer on November 15, 2011, 0217 UTC ---Just another Lindbergh (in "black face").   We need more Roosevelts.

--- End quote ---

Your metaphor is lost on me.  ???

Newfoundland DXer:
I must apologize Swede P.  I have to admit that my metaphor was written with strictly an American audience in mind. 

Charles Lindbergh, noted aviator, is also known in the US for his opposition to WWII.  He was the chief spokesman for the "America First" movement, which greatly admired Hitler and his racist policies, and sought to keep America out of the war.    In the US, Lindbergh is synonymous with appeasement, much as Quisling is equated to "traitor" in certain Nordic countries.

"Black face" was a particularly disgustung and repulsive element of early American television.  Black actors were not allowed on television, but certain roles called for black actors.  Consequently, white actors would smear thier faces with black shoe polish and play the roles.  This devolved into a particularly brutal form of humour where "black face" "comedians" would portray what they considered the worst aspects of black people (stupid, ignorant, uncultured, etc.).  Much like KBLK's portrayal of black people.

Franklin D. Roosevelt I am sure you know.  I consider him one of the greatest Americans, whose courage and convictions prepared the US for WWII, despite the overwhelming (pre-Pearl Harbour) opposition of most voting Americans and politicians.  He did what he thought was right, not what was easy or popular.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Terry

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