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21.2.03

War, war is stupid, and people are stupid


Well, who would have thought it? Last night's Brits ended up being the main discussion point on Radio 5 Live's breakfast show this morning, and on the news, and then the subject of the phone-in on the next programme with Jon Pienaar too. Not so much a discussion of the event itself - which I thought was rather muted and lacking oomph. More a discussion of the rights and wrongs of celebrities having a point of view and expressing them in public. It all ties in rather neatly with the story below about Belgium's (now former) Eurovision singer. Red Wedge and Band Aid were discussed, as Blue announced overnight (but not in the TV version of the Brits) that they are putting together an anti-war single with other artists. Hurrah for them! I suggest a long overdue cover of Culture Club's 'The War Song'. A simple message that shouldn't be too complicated for their core audience of under 10s to understand.
So much more I'd like to say about The Brits - Jeez, I even made notes while watching it - but too much to do. Bummer.

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