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As bad as things are in America vis-a-vis the surveillance state, I've always thought that England is actually worse. I guess it explains why they have such a r
by Tossrock 13y ago
As bad as things are in America vis-a-vis the surveillance state, I've always thought that England is actually worse. I guess it explains why they have such a rich history of dystopian thought. When I saw the "Secure beneath the watchful eyes" poster [1] I couldn't believe it wasn't satire.
[1] http://i.imgur.com/PS6c0IS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/PS6c0IS.jpg
- alan_cx 13y agoAs a Brit, I agree. But, the scope is different. The US threatens literally every country on earth..... the UK? Ah, bless. Its almost funny, isn't it? All we can do is harass our own, in order to suck up to Uncle Sam. TBH, I find UK behavior worse. Its not on principle, its sucking up. My country turns my stomach at times, and this is one of them.
- brohee 13y agohttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9653497/British-have-invaded-nine-out-of-ten-countries-so-look-out-Luxembourg.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9653497/British-have-inva... Going by history, the UK is the most threatening entity ever...
- PhineasRex 13y agoOne the subject of "I can't believe it's not satire". I have always found the "If You See Something, Say Something"[1] videos both humorous and terrifying. [1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jAV1dbGPB4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jAV1dbGPB4
- mathgladiator 13y agoThat post gave me chills. Chills.