Supposedly, the big story out of the recent Ibero-American summit in Chile was the King of Spain telling Chavecito to shut up. Here’s the more harmonious side the media neglected:
Even when it came time for the big symbolic tree-planting in the Presidents’ Park, nothing could bring Chavecito to his knees.
He doesn’t have to stoop to conquer, either–but it helps to get all the soil into that hole.
Mission accomplished. Now where’s the King? Chavecito has a shovel in his hands, and that can only mean one thing: He plans to use it on a pile of pucky that someone left behind.
Chavez plants trees in other countries–Bush plants fucking bombs.
Nice Hugo!
I wonder what type of tree it is–and if Hugo watered it in, as one is supposed to do with a newly planted tree.
Lastly, I like the shovel raised high as a sort of arboreal benediction. Solidarity with all tree-lovers the world over. Nice.
When was the last time the Franco-loving Spanish King planted a tree, with his own hands.
See Pan’s Laberyith and think of Mr. Kingy. (By the way, worth seeing if you haven’t Bina–very much so!)
I hope he watered it, although with the stupid pee-pee story Reuters was pushing lately under its Odd News, I wouldn’t be surprised if they claimed he pissed on it.
BTW, is this the film you mean?
http://www.panslabyrinth.com/
It looks intriguing.
Yes, Bina, see the film.
This film is also a critique of masculinist oppression–although the metaphors are subtle. This film delves into the psychic arena of mythos–laden with deep and resonant metaphorical allusions. Nicely done–and not a waste of your time.
You will thank Slave for the recommendation.
Also see Apocalypto if you haven’t. I was a skeptic, as it was produced by Mel Gibson, but this was also very nicely done. A definate cautionary tale with respect to imperialism–and very respectful of indigenous culture.
I am not really a film buff–becuase there is so much sorry shit that merely reproduces the existing pathologies–but these two are worth your while Bina.
Sold! I just ordered Pan’s Labyrinth (along with Naomi Klein’s “The Shock Doctrine” and Edward Bernays’s “Propaganda”, which is recommended by Noam Chomsky.)
Can hardly wait to see it.