Comments for Is Greater Than http://isgreaterthan.net An eclectic journal exploring the intersections of culture and politics, art and the free market, technology and science Sat, 17 May 2008 03:36:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Black On Both Sides by Gayle http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/09/black-on-both-sides/#comment-1651 Gayle Sat, 17 May 2008 02:58:14 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=831#comment-1651 Thanks for this piece. It is a nicely weighted brush on the reality of racism in Canada in particular but North America in general. Years ago I read a book about racism in Canadian schools, Under the Gaze - Learning to be Black in a White Society, that changed my romanticized view of Canada's race relations. So the work continues. I am grateful for your take on things. Gayle Thanks for this piece. It is a nicely weighted brush on the reality of racism in Canada in particular but North America in general.

Years ago I read a book about racism in Canadian schools, Under the Gaze - Learning to be Black in a White Society, that changed my romanticized view of Canada’s race relations.

So the work continues. I am grateful for your take on things.

Gayle

]]> Comment on Hollywood’s Forbidden, Regressive Kingdom by Chanda http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/30/hollywoods-forbidden-regressive-kingdom/#comment-1643 Chanda Thu, 15 May 2008 19:30:53 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=865#comment-1643 You know, my wife is Chinese, and I think I cringed during The Forbidden Kingdom more than she did, hahaha. I am sick of things like: - a non-Latina actress getting the sole Latina role on season 4 of the L word (Papi) for a show set in LOS ANGELES - people actually thinking Angelina darkening her skin was acceptable in place of actually finding a woman of colour for the Marianne Pearl story etc. But then again, I think Hollywood responds to what American demands, and white Americans still just won't go to the movies in the same numbers unless a white guy/gal is starring in it. You know, my wife is Chinese, and I think I cringed during The Forbidden Kingdom more than she did, hahaha.

I am sick of things like:
- a non-Latina actress getting the sole Latina role on season 4 of the L word (Papi) for a show set in LOS ANGELES

- people actually thinking Angelina darkening her skin was acceptable in place of actually finding a woman of colour for the Marianne Pearl story

etc.

But then again, I think Hollywood responds to what American demands, and white Americans still just won’t go to the movies in the same numbers unless a white guy/gal is starring in it.

]]> Comment on Of The People by Matthew Beck http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/05/13/of-the-people/#comment-1634 Matthew Beck Tue, 13 May 2008 21:33:20 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/05/13/of-the-people/#comment-1634 Something to add to the undemocratic American voting system, which plays into the race theme mentioned in your piece, is the Supreme Court ruling a few weeks back regarding Indiana's voter ID laws. The ruling, requiring a government issued ID in order to vote, will disenfranchise scores of minority and low-income voters, a popular strategy of the GOP. Something to add to the undemocratic American voting system, which plays into the race theme mentioned in your piece, is the Supreme Court ruling a few weeks back regarding Indiana’s voter ID laws. The ruling, requiring a government issued ID in order to vote, will disenfranchise scores of minority and low-income voters, a popular strategy of the GOP.

]]> Comment on Obama’s PR Problem by ncm http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/05/06/obama%e2%80%99s-pr-problem/#comment-1630 ncm Sat, 10 May 2008 09:45:12 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=874#comment-1630 I just want to add that I think this whole Jeremiah Wright to-do is a bunch of nonsense, though I concede the political relevance (I will not concede that there was neccessarily anything wrong with what he said). Wright´s recent ´revival´ at the Press Club gave Obama the opportunity to severe ties with him, this should be done. If the press decides to beat the dead horse, it may remain relevant. I also believe that you underestimate Obama if you think that something like this will kill him in such an election. Real issues also matter. I just want to add that I think this whole Jeremiah Wright to-do is a bunch of nonsense, though I concede the political relevance (I will not concede that there was neccessarily anything wrong with what he said). Wright´s recent ´revival´ at the Press Club gave Obama the opportunity to severe ties with him, this should be done. If the press decides to beat the dead horse, it may remain relevant.
I also believe that you underestimate Obama if you think that something like this will kill him in such an election. Real issues also matter.

]]> Comment on Best Frakking Band of the Aughts: Hot Snakes by Michelle http://isgreaterthan.net/2007/06/28/best-frakking-band-of-the-aughts-hot-snakes/#comment-1622 Michelle Fri, 09 May 2008 04:25:18 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=212#comment-1622 I get your obsession, which may have ended since this comment falls nearly a year after your post. All of their albums are back, once again, in exclusive, extended play on my iPod. RFTC are, overall, my least fave as well but there are a few songs that really shine in a Hot Snakes kind of way on Scream, Dracula, Scream...if you want to give this one more chance. I get your obsession, which may have ended since this comment falls nearly a year after your post. All of their albums are back, once again, in exclusive, extended play on my iPod.

RFTC are, overall, my least fave as well but there are a few songs that really shine in a Hot Snakes kind of way on Scream, Dracula, Scream…if you want to give this one more chance.

]]> Comment on Hollywood’s Forbidden, Regressive Kingdom by browheel http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/30/hollywoods-forbidden-regressive-kingdom/#comment-1614 browheel Thu, 08 May 2008 07:37:07 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=865#comment-1614 My thoughts exactly!! My thoughts exactly!!

]]> Comment on The Luddite Concerns of the Unsigned Musician by JJ http://isgreaterthan.net/2007/04/22/the-luddite-concerns-of-the-unsigned-musician/#comment-1612 JJ Wed, 07 May 2008 19:34:53 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=164#comment-1612 There are Gazillians of groups who think they got it going on.Their styles are bland,stereotype music.Rapp music when compared to beautiful songs are bland.Where have our musical taste buds gone?Are we at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to good,tasteful music that we settle for the highest drop of water in that very same barrel?If there is one group out here that is different that I've heard but have not seen it's a group or artist called Zkunk.Fandamntastic!I heard two songs on the internet which turned out to be the Buzz for Richland College that month.No one can get a copy.The only thing I got out of the music programmer was that the album was coming out this summer.I collect music,I am the Simon Cowell of sound and this music totally sets itself apart from the rest.This is the group or artist record companies would hand over the blank checks to.Remember I heard it first and will keep you posted. There are Gazillians of groups who think they got it going on.Their styles are bland,stereotype music.Rapp music when compared to beautiful songs are bland.Where have our musical taste buds gone?Are we at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to good,tasteful music that we settle for the highest drop of water in that very same barrel?If there is one group out here that is different that I’ve heard but have not seen it’s a group or artist called Zkunk.Fandamntastic!I heard two songs on the internet which turned out to be the Buzz for Richland College that month.No one can get a copy.The only thing I got out of the music programmer was that the album was coming out this summer.I collect music,I am the Simon Cowell of sound and this music totally sets itself apart from the rest.This is the group or artist record companies would hand over the blank checks to.Remember I heard it first and will keep you posted.

]]> Comment on Obama’s PR Problem by Matthew Beck http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/05/06/obama%e2%80%99s-pr-problem/#comment-1610 Matthew Beck Wed, 07 May 2008 02:04:28 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=874#comment-1610 For you to dismiss this so easily speaks to the unreality that so many Obama supporters are living in; check out the poll numbers stacking up Obama vs. McCain- http://www.realclearpolitics.com/polls/ These numbers are really scary, and what if McCain's good relations with the media continue into the general? How many Jeremiah Wrights does Obama have? Will he deal with them in a similarly imprudent fashion? I hope you're right, but this arrogance doesn't translate to the reality of American politics. For you to dismiss this so easily speaks to the unreality that so many Obama supporters are living in; check out the poll numbers stacking up Obama vs. McCain- http://www.realclearpolitics.com/polls/
These numbers are really scary, and what if McCain’s good relations with the media continue into the general?
How many Jeremiah Wrights does Obama have? Will he deal with them in a similarly imprudent fashion?
I hope you’re right, but this arrogance doesn’t translate to the reality of American politics.

]]> Comment on Obama’s PR Problem by Mr. Music http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/05/06/obama%e2%80%99s-pr-problem/#comment-1609 Mr. Music Tue, 06 May 2008 23:19:04 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=874#comment-1609 This is all silliness. It's only May 6. And in the most recent CBS/NYTimes poll Obama is up by 11% over McCain! Think about that. McCain has had to deal with *no* negative press at all & Obama hasn't got his bump yet from becoming the nominee. If you factor in those two things his lead is more like 20%. I think this will be a blow out and people will look back at all of the silliness about Jeremiah Wright as just that, silliness. It's the media trying to create a story where there is none. This election will be a referendum on the Bush presidency and McCain will lose (and lose big) because of that. This is all silliness. It’s only May 6. And in the most recent CBS/NYTimes poll Obama is up by 11% over McCain! Think about that. McCain has had to deal with *no* negative press at all & Obama hasn’t got his bump yet from becoming the nominee. If you factor in those two things his lead is more like 20%. I think this will be a blow out and people will look back at all of the silliness about Jeremiah Wright as just that, silliness. It’s the media trying to create a story where there is none. This election will be a referendum on the Bush presidency and McCain will lose (and lose big) because of that.

]]> Comment on May Day, May Day — This is Egypt by Fhar http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/05/05/may-day-may-day-%e2%80%94-this-is-egypt/#comment-1593 Fhar Mon, 05 May 2008 16:06:28 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=877#comment-1593 An update: proving the local adage that what the government gives with one hand it takes away with the other, the government just announced a substantial increase in prices, particularly for fuel, transportation and education: http://arabist.net/arabawy/2008/05/05/4292/ The ruling party apparently took a cue from the clear lack of a popular response to the call for a general strike from Facebook activists yesterday. More on that in a subsequent post. Also, a quick correction: the $2/day poverty line is a standard from the IMF, not the UN. An update: proving the local adage that what the government gives with one hand it takes away with the other, the government just announced a substantial increase in prices, particularly for fuel, transportation and education:

http://arabist.net/arabawy/2008/05/05/4292/

The ruling party apparently took a cue from the clear lack of a popular response to the call for a general strike from Facebook activists yesterday. More on that in a subsequent post.

Also, a quick correction: the $2/day poverty line is a standard from the IMF, not the UN.

]]> Comment on Los Alamos Punk by Neesha http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/05/01/los-alamos-punk/#comment-1592 Neesha Mon, 05 May 2008 15:49:46 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=872#comment-1592 great article. great article.

]]> Comment on Clarksdale Mill Blues by Heidi http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/07/clarksdale-mill-blues/#comment-1590 Heidi Mon, 05 May 2008 14:59:49 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/07/clarksdale-mill-blues/#comment-1590 I have also spent my lifetime listening to music and similarly agree that this is one of the most engrossing and satisfying songs I have come across. Thanks so much for giving me something so worthwhile to find when I looked it up - great article. I have also spent my lifetime listening to music and similarly agree that this is one of the most engrossing and satisfying songs I have come across. Thanks so much for giving me something so worthwhile to find when I looked it up - great article.

]]> Comment on Can Democrats be Progressive? by Michael Bishop http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/25/can-democrats-be-progressive/#comment-1569 Michael Bishop Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:11:21 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=858#comment-1569 Relative to the status quo I am pro-immigration but we should acknowledge that immigration is one of the reasons that the wages of the working class have stagnated. The ability to organize cannot change the fact that immigrants compete with Americans for jobs. If you argue for citizenship for all immigrants currently here, I think it is incumbent on you to provide an outline of a long-term immigration policy. Should we set any limits on immigration, if so, what are they? ie. How many new immigrants do we allow every year and how do we select them? If not, are you willing to accept the unemployment this will cause among low skilled Americans? Relative to the status quo I am pro-immigration but we should acknowledge that immigration is one of the reasons that the wages of the working class have stagnated. The ability to organize cannot change the fact that immigrants compete with Americans for jobs.

If you argue for citizenship for all immigrants currently here, I think it is incumbent on you to provide an outline of a long-term immigration policy. Should we set any limits on immigration, if so, what are they? ie. How many new immigrants do we allow every year and how do we select them? If not, are you willing to accept the unemployment this will cause among low skilled Americans?

]]> Comment on Getting Confused in Santa Cruz, Living In A Dream by Robby http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/29/getting-confused-in-santa-cruz-living-in-a-dream/#comment-1564 Robby Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:10:02 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=869#comment-1564 That is a beautifully-written remembrance. Every music lover has stories like that, and when they're this well-crafted, they're a joy to read. I connect. Great stuff. That is a beautifully-written remembrance. Every music lover has stories like that, and when they’re this well-crafted, they’re a joy to read. I connect. Great stuff.

]]> Comment on America at War: Geoff Millard by e. http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/23/america-at-war-geoff-millard/#comment-1546 e. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:17 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=854#comment-1546 big hug to you geoff. thanks for shouting out $pread! love, e. big hug to you geoff.
thanks for shouting out $pread!

love,
e.

]]> Comment on Revisiting R. Kelly and Calling For The End of Television News by Kira http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/24/revisiting-r-kelly-and-calling-for-the-end-of-television-news/#comment-1545 Kira Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:44:29 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=846#comment-1545 oh boo. i tried to embed a youtube video. here's the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YPaPSyU-Vc r. kelly/broken social scene mash-up oh boo. i tried to embed a youtube video. here’s the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YPaPSyU-Vc

r. kelly/broken social scene mash-up

]]> Comment on Revisiting R. Kelly and Calling For The End of Television News by Kira http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/24/revisiting-r-kelly-and-calling-for-the-end-of-television-news/#comment-1544 Kira Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:43:30 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=846#comment-1544 www.thehoodinternet.com Favorite mash-up (the song, not necessarily this video) http://www.thehoodinternet.com

Favorite mash-up (the song, not necessarily this video)

]]> Comment on Revisiting R. Kelly and Calling For The End of Television News by Matthew Beck http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/24/revisiting-r-kelly-and-calling-for-the-end-of-television-news/#comment-1540 Matthew Beck Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:25 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=846#comment-1540 Jesus. I thought I could hide from the Pope on Is Greater Than! Jesus. I thought I could hide from the Pope on Is Greater Than!

]]> Comment on Revisiting R. Kelly and Calling For The End of Television News by Paul M Davis http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/24/revisiting-r-kelly-and-calling-for-the-end-of-television-news/#comment-1539 Paul M Davis Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:39:15 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=846#comment-1539 Thanks for picking up the slack on the Kells beat, Le. I've really fallen behind on this one: <a href="http://isgreaterthan.net/?s=r.+kelly" rel="nofollow">http://isgreaterthan.net/?s=r.+kelly</a> Thanks for picking up the slack on the Kells beat, Le. I’ve really fallen behind on this one: http://isgreaterthan.net/?s=r.+kelly

]]> Comment on America at War: Geoff Millard by Kira http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/23/america-at-war-geoff-millard/#comment-1538 Kira Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:03:43 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=854#comment-1538 The DC Chapter of IVAW is hosting a benefit tomorrow (Thursday) at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. The Nightwatchman w/ Iraq Veterans Against the War Boots Riley Sen-Dog Wayne Kramer Ryan Harvey and The U-liners $10 8 p.m. More info: http://www.blackcatdc.com/schedule.html The DC Chapter of IVAW is hosting a benefit tomorrow (Thursday) at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C.

The Nightwatchman
w/ Iraq Veterans Against the War
Boots Riley
Sen-Dog
Wayne Kramer
Ryan Harvey
and The U-liners

$10
8 p.m.

More info: http://www.blackcatdc.com/schedule.html

]]> Comment on THE TAO OF TV: MTV’s Rock the Cradle and the Return of the Office by cradlewillrock http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/17/the-tao-of-tv-mtvs-rock-the-cradle-and-the-return-of-the-office/#comment-1534 cradlewillrock Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:34:05 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=839#comment-1534 Jesse Blade Snider took a big risk covering his dad's hit " We're not gonna take it" but it paid off. However I think that Crosby Loggins is the only one with talent, what do you think Jesse Blade Snider took a big risk covering his dad’s hit ” We’re not gonna take it” but it paid off. However I think that Crosby Loggins is the only one with talent, what do you think

]]> Comment on For Eve by Scott http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/07/for-eve/#comment-1513 Scott Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:14:19 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/07/for-eve/#comment-1513 The 2nd ammendment isn't the Constitutions biggest defect, it's what protects the rest of the Ammendments. Most of you folks you have commented have mentioned how gun control leaves innocent people defenseless against thieves rapists and killers but the 2nd Ammendment serve another purpose as well, to protect the people from an over powerful government. History has shown that when brutal dictators (ie. Hitler, Stalin) have wanted to oppress the subjects the first thing they do is enact gun control laws stripping people of their ability to defend themselves. The 2nd Ammendment guarantees that something like that could never happen in the United States. Seriously, do you really want to live in a place where only criminals and the government are armed? Matt, I'm sorry about your friend but the numbers don't lie, gun control wouldn't have prevented her tragic death and may actually lead to more tragic deaths at the hands of criminals who have no regard for the law. The 2nd ammendment isn’t the Constitutions biggest defect, it’s what protects the rest of the Ammendments. Most of you folks you have commented have mentioned how gun control leaves innocent people defenseless against thieves rapists and killers but the 2nd Ammendment serve another purpose as well, to protect the people from an over powerful government. History has shown that when brutal dictators (ie. Hitler, Stalin) have wanted to oppress the subjects the first thing they do is enact gun control laws stripping people of their ability to defend themselves. The 2nd Ammendment guarantees that something like that could never happen in the United States.

Seriously, do you really want to live in a place where only criminals and the government are armed?

Matt, I’m sorry about your friend but the numbers don’t lie, gun control wouldn’t have prevented her tragic death and may actually lead to more tragic deaths at the hands of criminals who have no regard for the law.

]]> Comment on Black On Both Sides by Michael Bishop http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/09/black-on-both-sides/#comment-1505 Michael Bishop Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:13:17 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=831#comment-1505 other thoughts (not mine) on racism: http://scatter.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/the-r-word/#comment-3351 other thoughts (not mine) on racism: http://scatter.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/the-r-word/#comment-3351

]]> Comment on Black On Both Sides by Michael Bishop http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/09/black-on-both-sides/#comment-1476 Michael Bishop Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:41:18 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=831#comment-1476 I'm not sure what response I expected. You needn't feel obliged to provide "The Answer." I guess my second paragraph is just me crying out, I wish I had a better idea of what it is I don't know about race (for the sake of knowledge and so that I can avoid being an ass.) I probably shouldn't worry much about what's not being represented by intellectuals/activists because I haven't made the effort to learn too much about what is. But to give an analogy... I was just reading a series of essays about the discipline of sociology, by sociologists. Something to keep in mind while reading these essays is: the voices of some sociologists and non-sociologists are left out for particular reasons. My question in the first paragraph is me crying out, "what should politicians and/or regular people do to reduce racism and racial inequality?" Does all my uncertainty make me a useless intellectual even if my heart is in the right place? (Don't answer) I’m not sure what response I expected. You needn’t feel obliged to provide “The Answer.”

I guess my second paragraph is just me crying out, I wish I had a better idea of what it is I don’t know about race (for the sake of knowledge and so that I can avoid being an ass.) I probably shouldn’t worry much about what’s not being represented by intellectuals/activists because I haven’t made the effort to learn too much about what is. But to give an analogy… I was just reading a series of essays about the discipline of sociology, by sociologists. Something to keep in mind while reading these essays is: the voices of some sociologists and non-sociologists are left out for particular reasons.

My question in the first paragraph is me crying out, “what should politicians and/or regular people do to reduce racism and racial inequality?”

Does all my uncertainty make me a useless intellectual even if my heart is in the right place? (Don’t answer)

]]> Comment on Black On Both Sides by Chanda http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/09/black-on-both-sides/#comment-1465 Chanda Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:07:45 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=831#comment-1465 Michael -- I can make a lot of assumptions about what you meant, but instead I will just say I am not sure what you mean by the range of experience that isn't represented. Represented where? And what experiences? I am just interested in what you mean. Michael — I can make a lot of assumptions about what you meant, but instead I will just say I am not sure what you mean by the range of experience that isn’t represented. Represented where? And what experiences? I am just interested in what you mean.

]]> Comment on Black On Both Sides by Michael Bishop http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/09/black-on-both-sides/#comment-1462 Michael Bishop Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:34:49 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=831#comment-1462 Obama called for a national conversation about race. This sounds like a good idea - it sounds almost impossible to oppose - yet, I don't really know who should be talking to who, what institutions should be involved, etc. Put societies problems aside, I don't even know how to overcome gaps in my own understanding of race. I can read what intellectuals and activists have written, but I really want to know the whole complex range of experience and of regular people which I feel is not represented. Obama called for a national conversation about race. This sounds like a good idea - it sounds almost impossible to oppose - yet, I don’t really know who should be talking to who, what institutions should be involved, etc.

Put societies problems aside, I don’t even know how to overcome gaps in my own understanding of race. I can read what intellectuals and activists have written, but I really want to know the whole complex range of experience and of regular people which I feel is not represented.

]]> Comment on Black On Both Sides by Chanda http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/09/black-on-both-sides/#comment-1451 Chanda Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:47:40 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=831#comment-1451 Slight addendum: I want to make sure to note the work of poet and historian Dr. Afua Cooper. She is a West Indian immigrant who has made telling the story of Canada part of her life's work. Her book _The Hanging of Angelique_ was a finalist for the prestigious Governor General's Award for Non-Fiction. It tells the story of the trial and torture of Angelique, a Black slave accused in the 18th century of starting the fire that burned much of Montreal. The story is timely as we explore Black Canadian history and what it means to extraction confessions from so-called terrorists. Slight addendum: I want to make sure to note the work of poet and historian Dr. Afua Cooper. She is a West Indian immigrant who has made telling the story of Canada part of her life’s work. Her book _The Hanging of Angelique_ was a finalist for the prestigious Governor General’s Award for Non-Fiction. It tells the story of the trial and torture of Angelique, a Black slave accused in the 18th century of starting the fire that burned much of Montreal. The story is timely as we explore Black Canadian history and what it means to extraction confessions from so-called terrorists.

]]> Comment on Black On Both Sides by Chanda http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/09/black-on-both-sides/#comment-1450 Chanda Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:41:51 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=831#comment-1450 Slight addendum: I want to make sure that the work of poet and historian Dr. Afua Cooper is mentioned as well. Her book The Hanging of Angelique (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060127.bkchp0128/BNStory/SpecialEvents/) was short-listed for Governor General's Award for non-fiction in 2006. The story is a timely one: Angelique, a Black slave in Montreal, was accused to setting a fired that burned a lot of Montreal down. She refused to confess, so she was tortured, repeatedly. Cooper is yet another example of a talented writer who is trying to ensure the story of Black Canada is told. Slight addendum: I want to make sure that the work of poet and historian Dr. Afua Cooper is mentioned as well. Her book The Hanging of Angelique (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060127.bkchp0128/BNStory/SpecialEvents/) was short-listed for Governor General’s Award for non-fiction in 2006. The story is a timely one: Angelique, a Black slave in Montreal, was accused to setting a fired that burned a lot of Montreal down. She refused to confess, so she was tortured, repeatedly. Cooper is yet another example of a talented writer who is trying to ensure the story of Black Canada is told.

]]> Comment on ATA and CNN’s World Series of Subprimes by Chanda http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/08/ata-and-cnns-world-series-of-subprimes/#comment-1449 Chanda Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:14:06 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=824#comment-1449 Out of curiosity, did you ever find out what happened to the ATA customers? When an airline bites the dust, what happens to the people who had booked flights with them? Out of curiosity, did you ever find out what happened to the ATA customers? When an airline bites the dust, what happens to the people who had booked flights with them?

]]> Comment on America at War: Jonathan Munson by Kira http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/04/08/america-at-war-jonathan-munson/#comment-1442 Kira Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:41:07 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/?p=804#comment-1442 Thanks, Chanda. I will totally look into that! Thanks, Chanda. I will totally look into that!

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