Video: 4 Part Talk On Light and Quantum Mechanics by: Richard Feynman

clipped from www.vega.org.uk A set of four priceless archival recordings from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) of the outstanding Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman - arguably the greatest science lecturer ever. Although the recording is of modest technical quality the exceptional personal style and unique delivery shine through The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures: Part 1 : Photons - Corpuscles of Light A gentle lead-in to the subject, Feynman starts by discussing photons and their properties. clipped from www.vega.org.uk

This is a great 4 part video series of the famous physicist Richard Feynman. He gives a talk on the physics of light and quantum mechanics. The subject is difficult but Feynman does a great job making it understandable. His talk is geared toward the layman.

Here is the link to see all 4 Videos:
http://www.vega.org.uk/video/subseries/8

Islamo-Fascists?

clipped from en.wikipedia.org From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fascism is an authoritarian political ideology (generally tied to a mass movement) that considers individual and other societal interests subordinate to the needs of the state, and seeks to forge a type of national unity, usually based on, but not limited to, ethnic, cultural, or racial attributes. Various scholars attribute different characteristics to fascism, but the following elements are usually seen as its integral parts: nationalism, authoritarianism, statism, militarism, corporatism, populism, totalitarianism, anti-communism, racism and opposition to economic and political liberalism. Nevertheless, contrary to popular belief, racism is not a requirement of Fascism.[1][2][3] Some have argued that the term fascist has become hopelessly vague over the years and that it has become little more than a pejorative epithet. George Orwell wrote in 1944:

Quit being fooled by the talking heads.

Fascist America, in 10 easy steps

clipped from www.guardian.co.uk Because Americans like me were born in freedom, we have a hard time even considering that it is possible for us to become as unfree - domestically - as many other nations. It is my argument that, beneath our very noses, George Bush and his administration are using time-tested tactics to close down an open society. It is time for us to be willing to think the unthinkable - as the author and political journalist Joe Conason, has put it, that it can happen here. And that we are further along than we realise. 1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy 2. Create a gulag 3. Develop a thug caste 4. Set up an internal surveillance system 5. Harass citizens' groups 6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release 7. Target key individuals 8. Control the press The Committee to Protect Journalists says arrests of US journalists are at an all-time high 9. Dissent equals treason Cast dissent as "treason" and criticism as "espionage'. 10. Suspend the rule of law Naomi Wolf'

Al Gore's new book: a book report in 90 seconds

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Take two minutes to watch this chilling synopsis of what has happened to America since GWB took over.

14 Points of fascism (part 1)

clipped from www.oldamericancentury.org 14 Points of fascism 1.) Powerful and Continuing Nationalism: Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays. 2.) Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights: Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc. 3.) Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause: The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial, ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

14 Points of fascism (part 2)

clipped from www.oldamericancentury.org 4.) Supremacy of the Military: Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized. 5.) Rampant Sexism: The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid. Opposition to abortion is high, as is homophobia and anti-gay legislation and national policy. 6.) Controlled Mass Media: Sometimes the media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common. 7.) Obsession with National Security: Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masse 8.) Religion and Government are Intertwined: 9.) Corporate Power is Protected:

14 Points of fascism (part 3)

clipped from www.oldamericancentury.org 10.) Labor Power is Suppressed: Because the organizing power of labor is the only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely suppressed. 11.) Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts: Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even arrested. Free expression in the arts is openly attacked, and governments often refuse to fund the arts. 12.) Obsession with Crime and Punishment: Under fascist regimes, the police are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually unlimited power in fascist nations 13.) Rampant Cronyism and Corruption: 14. Fraudulent Elections: America is headed for a soft dictatorship by the end of Bush’s second term.

Considering the military capacity of the powerbrokers, this regime is making all other terrorist organizations pale into insignificance. What is most antagonistic about the situation is the way they appear to gloat. When they say George W is clutching at straws, they will mean straws with an axe concealed, a bundle the Romans knew as Fasces. When did the President stop being one of the people ? When he was elected. You can avoid the Law, ignore the law, 'be' above the Law, or even believe the Law is yours to write, but the Law of Nature will overrule.
Remember King Canute ? By insulating themselves from the people, and the problems of every day life, the elite become weak in body and spirit, preferring to let money talk for them. When they have to face the reality of survival, they are left defenceless. People can go deaf to the sound of paper.

If Fascism is to be overcome, we have to show that it is maintained by fiction, and fear. Like a horror story that people are prepared to believe. More and more people are refusing to believe lies that are contrary to known facts, as their only validation is in the reputation of a politician with a vested interest, or an 'Official' Government Report.