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I became a journalist partly so that I wouldn't ever have to rely on the press for my information." – Hitch-22, 2010 "Cheap booze is a false economy." – Hitch-22 "Where would you like to live? In a state of conflict or a conflicted state?" – Hitch-22

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Excellent documentary from Adam Curtis he of All Watched Over fame…A must see for anyone interested in the development of product placement and the rise of PR and spin doctors

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For the day that is in it…

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This is incredible to see how advanced this was in 1968…

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Another sad passing of a great Irishman, I was only familiar with Hubert O’ Connor through his book The Emperor and the Irishmanand was unaware of his rugby days for Ireland and feted work as an obstetrician. If you haven’t had a chance check out his book, 30 years in the making it provides a really telling insight into Napolean’s last days in St. Helena via his doctor Dr. Barry O’Meara.

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