When I grew up, being anti-fascist was a proud American stance. My uncle fought at Omaha Beach; his brother somehow survived the Bataan Death March. And my Air Force dad survived a plane crash during the Korean War. All were proud to serve their country.
But today's GOP/MAGAts think anti-fascism is wrong, and a 5 times draft dodger with pretend bone spurs is an American hero.
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I did note, in the many times I've watched that film, how many top British stars had cameo roles in it, which, I think, was their way of supporting Gandhi and his ideals.
There's also an interesting evolution in the British...the first time Gandhi is in jail, the police warden yells, "Gandhi! I want Gandhi! Which Sammy is it?"
The last time the British jail Gandhi, for opposing Britain in World War II, the British Army officer politely asks, "Mr. Gandhi, sir, I am directed to enquire as to the subject of your speech tonight."
"The value of goat's milk in daily diet...but you can be sure that I will also speak against war!"
"I'm sorry, sir, but that can't be allowed." The officer then tells Mrs. Gandhi he has orders to take her back to the ashram. When she says she will speak in his place, he reluctantly arrests her too.
My point is that, over time, the British realize that it is time to leave India.
Lord Mountbatten makes that point in his arrival as the last Viceroy, saying he is here to "Crown victory with peace, and welcome India as an equal and independent member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. I hope that I am the last Viceroy to receive such a welcome." Which he did and which he was.
Trevor Howard has a great cameo as a judge who Gandhi forces to sentence the Mahatma to the longest term possible. Howard (Judge Broomfield) does so, but adds, "However, if that sentence could be shortened, no-one would be better pleased than I."
It reminded me of the white guys who supported the Civil Rights movement...and how the Jewish War Veterans were the only veterans' organization that did the March on Washington in 1963.
My moment of clarity was growing up in Virginia in the 1960s. My parents moved with me to Norfolk, Virginia when I was 3 and my mom moved my brothers and me to California when I was ten. In school skin color did not determine my friends. Little white girls picked on me, a tall gangly white tomboy. Perhaps they perceived my queer identity. My friends were often other marginalized classmates. On the news, I watched racists turn firehoses and German shepherds on peaceful young black men and women. In my early 4th grade Virginia History class I learned about slavery and was appalled.
I grew up in the 60’s in Tucson, Arizona. My high school was completely integrated. Black and brown people were on the football team, Student Council, Cheerleading and Rodeo Queen. My brother took a lovely black girl to the Prom and she changed her clothes at my parents’ house for the second event. No one batted an eye. When I graduated from high school, racism raised its ugly head. I rushed to join a sorority like my friends. I was rejected by everyone because I was a Jew. I chose to be a radical hippie and smoked pot daily. Now in my twilight years, with a diverse family I have to deal with racism? I am doing everything I can to defeat Donald Hitler. I will not leave my beautiful family shattered.
that screamer of the word fag, is totally gay. these so called " men" are terrified that folks will find out that THEY are attracted to men.
like. I've said before, evil seems to come from little men's FEAR. FEAR that their penises are tiny, fear that they're INFERIOR to women and gay people.
I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit never having seen those two iconic movies, Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange and Attenborough’s Gandhi, despite being familiar with the synopses. Having said which, as someone in their 70s, I echo your earlier comment about being raised in an era, which was far from idyllic, but one which taught us that respect, empathy and compassion were qualities we should adhere to. As you also mentioned, in today’s society, there are growing numbers that are contemptuous of the same. With the advent of largely unregulated social media, graphically violent computer games and movies, unfettered exposure to such has, in my opinion desensitized formative young minds. Before I become a target for abuse, I’m not advocating for unbridled censorship, but certainly some attempt to moderate or regulate, at least, children’s access to such content. Otherwise, in my opinion they will undoubtedly be ripe for manipulation by unscrupulous individuals. In fact I believe we’ve already raised a generation, where many, may have been damaged beyond repair.
When I grew up, being anti-fascist was a proud American stance. My uncle fought at Omaha Beach; his brother somehow survived the Bataan Death March. And my Air Force dad survived a plane crash during the Korean War. All were proud to serve their country.
But today's GOP/MAGAts think anti-fascism is wrong, and a 5 times draft dodger with pretend bone spurs is an American hero.
Seriously??? 😡
This is one of the many things I find incomprehensible about these demented specimens.
I did note, in the many times I've watched that film, how many top British stars had cameo roles in it, which, I think, was their way of supporting Gandhi and his ideals.
There's also an interesting evolution in the British...the first time Gandhi is in jail, the police warden yells, "Gandhi! I want Gandhi! Which Sammy is it?"
The last time the British jail Gandhi, for opposing Britain in World War II, the British Army officer politely asks, "Mr. Gandhi, sir, I am directed to enquire as to the subject of your speech tonight."
"The value of goat's milk in daily diet...but you can be sure that I will also speak against war!"
"I'm sorry, sir, but that can't be allowed." The officer then tells Mrs. Gandhi he has orders to take her back to the ashram. When she says she will speak in his place, he reluctantly arrests her too.
My point is that, over time, the British realize that it is time to leave India.
Lord Mountbatten makes that point in his arrival as the last Viceroy, saying he is here to "Crown victory with peace, and welcome India as an equal and independent member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. I hope that I am the last Viceroy to receive such a welcome." Which he did and which he was.
Trevor Howard has a great cameo as a judge who Gandhi forces to sentence the Mahatma to the longest term possible. Howard (Judge Broomfield) does so, but adds, "However, if that sentence could be shortened, no-one would be better pleased than I."
It reminded me of the white guys who supported the Civil Rights movement...and how the Jewish War Veterans were the only veterans' organization that did the March on Washington in 1963.
Oh lord the Hypocrisy and Blasphemy spewed by these liars is sick & Frightening.
Little Big Man gave me my moment of clarity.
Yeah that was a great movie too!
He’s not the messiah. He’s a very naughty boy!
And he should go to prison, not the white house.
Ban all immigrants. What if some of their ilk are a child, spouse, of or an immigrant themselves. Will they deport tcfg’s wife, or jd’s in-laws?
The only people in the USA who aren't from immigrant families are the Native Americans.
Great piece!
Thank you Christopher! I'm glad you liked it!
I remember when McCain and Romany support gender affirming surgery for trans-kids, but conservatives are so extreme these days.
My moment of clarity was growing up in Virginia in the 1960s. My parents moved with me to Norfolk, Virginia when I was 3 and my mom moved my brothers and me to California when I was ten. In school skin color did not determine my friends. Little white girls picked on me, a tall gangly white tomboy. Perhaps they perceived my queer identity. My friends were often other marginalized classmates. On the news, I watched racists turn firehoses and German shepherds on peaceful young black men and women. In my early 4th grade Virginia History class I learned about slavery and was appalled.
Does banning and exporting all immigrants include Melania?
Great the way you have connected all the racist elements. One other one to consider concerns the executions yesterday...Republican executions...
https://barrygander.substack.com/p/this-was-a-republican-execution
I’m just sooo threatened by some pock-marked pasty douchebags spit outta some redneck crackhoe shithole in the dirty South. Just ‘ouch’ snitches …
I grew up in the 60’s in Tucson, Arizona. My high school was completely integrated. Black and brown people were on the football team, Student Council, Cheerleading and Rodeo Queen. My brother took a lovely black girl to the Prom and she changed her clothes at my parents’ house for the second event. No one batted an eye. When I graduated from high school, racism raised its ugly head. I rushed to join a sorority like my friends. I was rejected by everyone because I was a Jew. I chose to be a radical hippie and smoked pot daily. Now in my twilight years, with a diverse family I have to deal with racism? I am doing everything I can to defeat Donald Hitler. I will not leave my beautiful family shattered.
https://substack.com/profile/17969204-wth-is-going-on-chris-berrie/note/c-66608826?r=ap54k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
that screamer of the word fag, is totally gay. these so called " men" are terrified that folks will find out that THEY are attracted to men.
like. I've said before, evil seems to come from little men's FEAR. FEAR that their penises are tiny, fear that they're INFERIOR to women and gay people.
these are scared little WORMS.
I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit never having seen those two iconic movies, Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange and Attenborough’s Gandhi, despite being familiar with the synopses. Having said which, as someone in their 70s, I echo your earlier comment about being raised in an era, which was far from idyllic, but one which taught us that respect, empathy and compassion were qualities we should adhere to. As you also mentioned, in today’s society, there are growing numbers that are contemptuous of the same. With the advent of largely unregulated social media, graphically violent computer games and movies, unfettered exposure to such has, in my opinion desensitized formative young minds. Before I become a target for abuse, I’m not advocating for unbridled censorship, but certainly some attempt to moderate or regulate, at least, children’s access to such content. Otherwise, in my opinion they will undoubtedly be ripe for manipulation by unscrupulous individuals. In fact I believe we’ve already raised a generation, where many, may have been damaged beyond repair.