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Originally posted by groingrinder
Where did he say he was a communist? I missed that part.
I totally agree that greed and imperialism have destroyed our planet and it's treasures. Case in point were the Spaniards who destroyed all the written work of the South and Central American Indians they conquered because they thought them the works of the devil as they ravaged the continent for gold. Then there is the CIA who ran amok around the world killing people and starting wars to create a better business climate for AMERICAN BIG BUSINESS.
Five stars, three cheers, and two thumbs up for AVATAR and JAMES CAMERON, but no flags and stars for you.
Originally posted by MrGrey1701
I was enthralled by the special effects and thought it was a brilliant reflection of how over the centuries the exact same story has been played out for real right here on earth - whereby the indigenous peoples have always suffered by the arrival of so called advanced cultures, their sole motivation being greed and exploitation of resources. I found the native population of the planet/moon Pandora was very reminiscent of African, native American and Australian cultures, who have all suffered a similar fate.
Originally posted by MrGrey1701
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made to entertain, educate and bring in untold millions by way of profits.
Originally posted by MrGrey1701
I found the native population of the planet/moon Pandora was very reminiscent of African, native American and Australian cultures, who have all suffered a similar fate.
Originally posted by MrGrey1701
The fact that it appeared to be `Americans Only` invading didn`t really cross my mind as all Hollywood movies suffer from the same insular view of the world...didn`t you know The U S of A won both World Wars single handed? According to Hollywood you would be forgiven for imagining anybody else was involved
Originally posted by Clearskies
ACTUALLY, I LOVE SYLVESTER STALONE'S last Rambo movie all the more so, for it's scathing criticism of Burma's Communist government!
Originally posted by Clearskies
So, few even mention the name communism, while espousing it! (Just saw some movie (based on a true story)about a British man in the early 21st century taking in Chinese orphans during the Japanese invasion and it promoted communism although the man wasn't pro communist!)
Originally posted by ElectricUniverse
That movie you are talking about is called "The Children of Huang Shi". It is based on a true story but you are right, the movie is extremely pro-Communist.
BTW, I know it was a typo, but the movie plot is based on the early 20th century. Which is when the true events occurred.
[edit on 17-12-2009 by ElectricUniverse]
Originally posted by SweetRevenge
Who really cares? Capitalism really doesn't seem to be doing the trick anymore, so why not?
Originally posted by SweetRevenge
You speak like one way is inherently good, and the other evil. Which isn't true. You know why things tend to fail? Faulty leadership. Just look at how great our astounding country did under Bush and is now doing under Obama.
Originally posted by SweetRevenge
As far as the "American" invasion of the alien world (I would like to know if it is an American army, American/English division of some space navy, or maybe a Earth-based force in general).
Originally posted by SweetRevenge
So do other countries, but since he states a few things you don't like, you go on a warpath about how James Cameron is a communist or pushing some pinko agenda? James is most definitely a capitalist, he is going to make more than you will ever see in your life and maybe he will pour all that money in a pool and swim in it.
The Marxist conception of socialism is that of a specific historical phase that will displace capitalism and be a precursor to communism.
Originally posted by Clearskies
Sorry about that. Yes, that was the one.
I hate watching many movies now that I'm older and have my "Agenda" detector equipped!