World War 3

[BaggieBlood]

123 you said global tech companies don't interfere in politics. Have you not heard about the Facebook / Cambridge analytica stuff in the news?

And that's the tip of iceberg, I'd bet.

Social media disseminates more bullsh it quicker than anything in history.

[goodlordmurphy]

We are already fighting WW3...take a look around you boy it's bound to scare you boy and you tell me you don't believe we're in the age of destruction.....ring any bells?

[Leicesterbaggie]

We are already fighting WW3...take a look around you boy it's bound to scare you boy and you tell me you don't believe we're in the age of destruction.....ring any bells?

Barry McGuire, if my memory serves me correct. One of many protest singers in the mid sixties.

[Q165]

Barry McGuire, if my memory serves me correct. One of many protest singers in the mid sixties.

Correct. One hit wonder. Written 64 or 65 when Vietnam was becoming a serious issue for the US and the Civil Rights unrest was becoming severe.

[WBA1955]

I prefer Country Joe's Vietnam Song. It' still relevant now.

[WBA123]

123 you said global tech companies don't interfere in politics. Have you not heard about the Facebook / Cambridge analytica stuff in the news?

And that's the tip of iceberg, I'd bet.

Social media disseminates more bullsh it quicker than anything in history.

This is a little stereotypical but Social Media moguls, generally speaking, are geeks and don't interfere with politics. But what has happened is their platform has been abused by companies (such as CA) to exploit public perception for political purposes.

What SM does do is give everyone a voice. So masses who originally were swayed by print media are now being influenced more by individuals on SM. Look at how many Twitter followers some individuals such as Katie Hopkins or Gary Lineker have, who both politically post at different ends of the the spectrum. Again though, there will be abuses and there will be fake stories doing the rounds. I think SM will make a difference to public opinion over time, because print media's influence will hopefully wane.

The last General Election was a good start. Rumour was Rupert Murdoch stormed out of the media room at the Exit polls results because the Tories didn't win a majority.

[goodlordmurphy]

I prefer Country Joe's Vietnam Song. It' still relevant now.

If you look at all the protest songs about being on the eve of destruction and take that over the life span of the world, all of them will still be relevant today and tomorrow and the days and years after...our personal life spans are like a pee in the sea.

[mickd1961]

I prefer Country Joe's Vietnam Song. It' still relevant now.

My personal favourite is “99 red balloons” by Nena.

Great song to listen to and to “tug your Thomas” to whilst watching that little strumpet perform.

[WBA1955]

It was out when our first son was born Mick, so happy memories.

[Albionic68]

My personal favourite is “99 red balloons” by Nena.

Great song to listen to and to “tug your Thomas” to whilst watching that little strumpet perform.

Thought she was quite shagable until that fateful time when she lifted her arms in the air to expose growth that would have put a gorilla to shame ................. more growth than a 70's **** minge shot, ugh.