The Largest Minority

September 23rd, 2009 by Manila Ryce

Sometimes I think Greenpeace just isn’t radical enough, but every so often they do some cool shit like this to remind me why I’m a member.

Greenpeace activists are hanging off a Pittsburgh bridge with a massive banner displaying our message to G20 leaders gathering for tomorrow’s summit. The banner takes the form of stylized “road sign” that warns of the political maneuvering and delay that have put a international climate treaty in jeopardy as the world enters the final stretch on the road to Copenhagen.

We’re hanging banners off of bridges surrounding the area where these leaders will be meeting tomorrow.

The messages we’re sending are:

* “Warning: G20 Climate Talks Ahead. Danger of Falling Expectations”
* “Caution: Climate Disaster Zone. G20 in Session. Expect Delays.”
* “Danger: Climate Destruction Ahead. Reduce CO2 Emissions Now.”

We’re sending these messages to world leaders, because instead of rolling up their sleeves and working on a constructive solution to global warming, they’re heading down a dangerous road of destruction. All signs ahead point to a lack of leadership.

July 29th, 2009 by Manila Ryce

Bill Shatner returns to The Tonight Show to take yet another courageous voyage into the final frontier - Sarah Palin’s head. Come aboard if you’re ready to leave this world and its silly rationality behind.

July 28th, 2009 by Manila Ryce

Yes, it all makes sense now!!!

Sarah Palin’s absent-minded character was merely an act to challenge our established canons as she blurred the line between reality and parody. WE were the buffoons! Oh, may Andy Kaufman have mercy on our souls.

July 11th, 2009 by Manila Ryce

Anyone still believing in the virtues of capitalism must have a blind eye towards the environmental devastation and human rights violations occurring in the Third World. With the unchecked power of business, health and prosperity are no longer inalienable rights, but commodities only the bourgeoisie can afford.

In 1993, a class action lawsuit was filed against Chevron in New York on behalf of roughly 30,000 indigenous Amazon residents for polluting their environment. The oil giant succeeded in having US courts send the case to be heard in Ecuador, where it has been re-filed.

In the event that Chevron should lose the case, it has filled a claim with the American Arbitration Association to have Petroecuador, a state-owned Ecuadorian oil company, take on any clean up costs and legal fees. The Ecuadorian Government has been successful in temporarily suspending those arbitration proceedings with New York’s Supreme Court.

July 9th, 2009 by Manila Ryce

May 29th, 2009 by Manila Ryce

A classic

A self-described “avid gamer” sent me this video and said it was better than sex, which is a bit like Ghandi saying it’s better than a hot dog eating contest, or Jimmy Fallon saying it’s better than making people laugh.

Nevertheless, the video is indeed awesome and since I’m a blogger you know I’m an authority on all things worthy of your time.

May 28th, 2009 by Manila Ryce

Ze Frank’s latest experiment, the show, is posted daily at zefrank.com. In this performance, drawn from the TED2004 archive, he offers the signature blend of comedy, technology, and social theory.

May 10th, 2009 by Manila Ryce

Happy Mother’s Day