#Patriot-act

[sloeserwij]

Chinese dreiging

De Chinese Nationale Inlichtingenwet (artikel 7) verplicht haar burgers om informatie over te dragen aan de Chinese inlichtingendiensten. Deze extraterritoriale wetgeving in combinatie met het ‘Made in China 2025’ maakt China een gevaar voor het Nederlandse bedrijfsleven. Zo maakte de media in oktober 2022 nog melding dat er illegale Chinese politiebureaus actief waren in Nederland. Het…

[dosesofcommonsense]

[tinymankai]

couple examples of commissions i've completed for my palestine donation campaign!

1/7 edit - commissions are open again!

link to the commission page is here; the more donated, the more characters and details i will draw!

[anotheroutofcontextblog]

imho the tragedy of britta perry is that a lot of the time she was RIGHT but she was based off the creator’s ex girlfriend so the narrative always treated her like she was wrong

[fagulaa]

Something I really love about the Silt Verses is how, in a world of gods and monsters, how grounded Faulkner's trauma [and relationship with his father] is. Especially as the season moves on, and the stakes amp up [and up] its so unexpectedly piercing to be presented with this exploration of childhood abandonment/negligence, inter-generational trauma, the indignities and stress that comes with unexpected elder care/early onset Alzheimer's. You're so locked in to these grander, more abstract concepts that your defenses are down! Mine were, anyway. TSV is so good at cutting its grand, complex plotlines with simpler [but not shallower] gutpunches, and it just grounds the whole thing.

[wheewhoops]

warning: this HOT SHOT got America in trouble!!!

[swan2swan]

I often say that watching old cartoons is important o understanding history.

I did NOT realize that there was a censored episode of Powerpuff Girls.

It's a Patriot Act episode, where the Powerpuff Girls give up their powers (and freedoms) for peace, and the Professor lectures them at the end and marches with an American flag, and also this image is at the start, which is probably the reason Cartoon Network gave for them not being allowed to air it...

...but I feel like the ACTUAL reason they censored it was because it was very "THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE AWAY YOUR FREEDOMS AND PROMISE YOU PEACE DO NOT BE A SUCKER".

It aired in the UK in 2003, and was released on DVD in the US in 2009. So. Yeah.

[asgoodeasgold]

📣📣 Matthew Goode has a new audiobook coming out on 22 Oct - he narrates Alexei Navalny's memoir 'Patriot'‼️

It's available to pre-order from various platforms - more information on Penguin's website ➡️

He is only mentioned as narrator on Amazon Audible US but I assume this info is correct!

I am so excited about this, an important, worthy book. Penguin describes it as "a brave, passionate and intimate read" and I know Matthew will do it justice.

📷 My edit from Amazon US page and photograph of MG from Paramount+ UK premiere - license purchased by Alyssa Tang

[twistedtummies2]

Top 10 Portrayals of Inspector Lestrade

Having just finished my list of my favorite fictional detectives, I felt it was time to return to my absolute favorite of the bunch: Sherlock Holmes. In the past, I have done lists related to Holmes himself, as well as his friend and colleague, Dr. Watson, and his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty. I recently revisited those three countdowns to see if I would change anything, and…at the moment, no, I think they’re still pretty solidly set. HOWEVER, I’ve never gone over any of the other major characters in the Sherlock Holmes universe since those three. I haven’t covered his other allies, or any other noteworthy antagonists he faced. So, I decided it was time to fix that problem. These lists WILL have descriptions, but they’ll be very brief, partially just because I don’t have a TON to say about most of the characters/portrayals involved. We’ll start off with a Top 10 devoted to Scotland Yard’s most competent detective, Inspector Lestrade.

In the books, Lestrade is one of Holmes’ closest compatriots. While the super sleuth frequently interacts with various Scotland Yard officers, Lestrade is the most recurring, and has the most rapport with Sherlock. Their relationship is an…interesting one, to say the least. On the one hand, the two do care about each other, and there is some level of mutual respect under their respective, prickly surfaces. However, the pair bicker constantly, and always seem to be trying to one-up each other. Holmes concedes that Lestrade is probably the best detective at the Yard, but with the caveat that he is “the best of a bad bunch.” Lestrade, meanwhile, often tries to downplay Holmes’ unique skills in favor of boosting his own ego, and is forever frustrated by Sherlock’s antics. At the same time, he recognizes Holmes is very helpful to himself and the force, and for all his faults, he always manages to help the Inspector catch the crooks in the end. Indeed, the main reason Lestrade usually fails is because he ironically tends to jump the gun: he’s someone who fails to look at the big picture, or else notice the smaller details, which is what Holmes is very good at. If he just took his time more, he could probably get to the bottom of things more quickly…but Holmes can do all that in an instant, so it’s a good thing he’s hanging around. Different interpretations throughout adaptations and reimaginings of the Holmes universe have reinterpreted Lestrade in a number of ways (and with no less than two different pronunciations of his name; “Leh-strawed” seems to be the most common, but a couple choose to say “Less-trade”). Some versions of him are more comical and bungling, while some are more serious but still not quite as brilliant as Holmes. Some make the character more bullheaded and easily angered, while others make him more supportive and friendly. Many of the best find some sort of balance between these disparate elements; while he may not get the kudos that Holmes and Watson get, Lestrade is an interesting character in his own right, with a lot of layers writers, actors, and directors can play with. Having said that, here are some I particularly enjoy. So STOP IN THE NAME OF THE LAW! Here are My Top 10 Favorite Portrayals of Inspector Lestrade.

10. Frank Finlay, from A Study in Terror & Murder By Decree.

Finlay played Lestrade, by sheer coincidence, in two completely different films that have the same premise: Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper. He looks, sounds, and generally behaves exactly the same in both movies, too. It’s rather uncanny, really.

9. Eddie Marsan, from the Guy Ritchie Films.

In the first film, Lestrade is a major character, and the way they play with his relationship with Sherlock is surprising; it’s just a shame he’s little more than a cameo in the second film.

8. Jeffrey Jones, from Without a Clue.

Arguably the most bumbling version of the character on this list. However, since this movie is an outright comedy, I don’t mind this. (Please keep a certain elephant out of the room; I am only addressing portrayals of the character, not the people who played them.)

7. Peter Madden, from the 60s BBC Series.

In some ways, I think this might be the most book-accurate take on Lestrade, especially in terms of physical appearance. Madden only played the character in the first season of the series; in the second season, actor William Lucas took over. Weirdly enough, Madden did appear in the second season playing a completely different character in one episode. Not really sure why he was recast.

6. Dennis Hoey, from the Universal Films.

Alongside Jones, the most bungling version of Lestrade, frequently used as comic relief. In most of the films - not all, but most - he makes Nigel Bruce’s infamously doofy Watson look like a genius in comparison. He’s a lot of fun, though, and the chemistry between the three performers is great every time.

5. Rupert Graves, from Sherlock.

Arguably the most serious version of Lestrade on the list. I love the sort of normalcy he brings to the crazy world of Holmes and Watson, and the way he’s able to just put up with all the nonsense Sherlock shoves onto him, as well as find ways to rein Holmes in.

4. Archie Duncan, from the 50s TV Series.

This Lestrade is able to be extremely funny without actually being a moron; while he always needs Holmes to help him out, it’s mostly just because he’s impulsive and hotheaded, and therefore doesn’t always think things through or notice the details Sherlock notices. (Just like in the books.) Duncan, like Peter Madden, would weirdly play other characters in the show BESIDES Lestrade, including a villain in one story. Very talented performer who was always good to see in action!

3. The Version from Moriarty the Patriot.

This is probably the most friendly and encouraging version of Lestrade on the list, though he still gets righteously annoyed with both Holmes AND Moriarty in the series. I love his energy and the integrity the character has in the show; like Holmes, he’s willing to bend the rules to see justice done, and will never give up no matter what, which explains why they like each other above all else.

2. Akiko Morison, from Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century.

This version is a female descendant of the original inspector, named Beth Lestrade. She actually was more of a standout to me in this show than Watson was! Once again, this version isn’t depicted is an idiot - she’s fiery, strong, and very good at her job, with great instincts. Her problem is that, once again, she doesn’t always pick up on the details or fully understand the situation, which leads to conflict and her need to have Holmes around.

1. Colin Jeavons, from the Granada Series.

The definitive take on Lestrade, just as Jeremy Brett was the definitive take on Holmes, in my opinion. Jeavons plays Lestrade as a slightly pompous and rather sarcastic police officer, but he also seems to be one of the versions of the character who has the best sort of relationship with Sherlock. I love the chemistry between the pair, and how they each seem to sort of admire each other, though neither will ever admit it. At the same time, that competitive rivalry between the two has rarely been showcased better. Altogether marvelous.

[dosesofcommonsense]

The entire Bush clan is part of the NWO.

If you dive further down the rabbit hole, there are some alarming theories. George Bush originated in Nazi Germany and immigrated to America and changed his name. His son, George W., was in Nikola Tesla’s lab; Nikola named him Curious George…which was the name that inspired Curious George and The Man in the Yellow Hat.

Whether that’s true or not, I don’t know. I do know the Patriot Act that arose off the US Government attacking its own country to hide stolen money and gold was nothing helpful to US Citizens. The Patriot Act sounded good in name while ceding individual rights, liberties, and freedoms for the greater good…if it sounds like Hitler, Grindelwald, and Voldemort, you’re right…America’s “representatives” sold its citizenry for control. We traded freedom for safety and got neither.

[thefreethoughtprojectcom]

The NSA is just DAYS from taking over the internet, and it’s not on the front page of any newspaper–because no one has noticed.

Read More: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/government-surveillance/congress-is-about-to-pass-a-massive-expansion-to-illegal-surveillance-and-most-havent-noticed

#TheFreeThoughtProject

[lucify7]

GUYS HE DID NOTHING WRONG ☹️☹️☹️☹️

[zetsubobu]

To this day, I still can't bring myself to actually ship sherliam

I'm sorry but they just don't appear like a romantic couple to me

Idk if it's because their bond seems kinda rushed, especially in the beginning or if I genuinely can't see them being romantically interested in anyone (because to me neither of them acts or hints that they are interested in romance. Sure they say some things that can be interpreted as romantic but to me those sentences could also be said to a close friend. Both of them appear more aroace than anything else)

It's rough being a yuumori fan and not shipping sherliam because it's everywhere

(also can they start giving us angst again, I know that the remains just ended and part two will continue soon but I need more moriarty brothers angst)

[attila-werther]

ngl I think if I see people I know trying to float newsome as a 2028 democratic candidate, I'm going to forgo any kind of goodwill and just cut them out of my life without second thought. alternatively, pull out their teeth with pliers, grind it into dust, and force it down their throats.

[mostofthingsmostofthetime]

Cinna wasn't black in the books, but after lenny Kravitz portrail in the movies, Wisdom Kaye is, in my opinion, the perfect choice for a recast/fancast.

I mean, just look at him -

This man breathes fashion

[pendantaudio]

GENESIS AVALON: PATRIOT, an epic superhero/fantasy audio drama, episode 24: Series Finale! Arawn and Ninurta finally make their move to attack Avalon in the Mortal world.  Who will fall in the final battle? Will Genesis Avalon, Exodus Avalon and Nox Avalon be enough to turn back a revolution of the Aos Si against the fading Tuatha De Danan? The whole of the world is in peril as the forces of truth and virtue face the endless night of the Otherworld.

Directed and co-written by Kathryn Pryde, co-written by Kris Bays. Available On Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcasts, and more! Transcript available at the website.