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Thoughts from the Edge

Some initial thoughts on identity, eyewitnesses and being watched - as a way to considering the role of the media, and thoughts about myself.

Monday, July 14, 2008

On this Day

As the BBC are pleased to tell us all:


1789: The French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille prison during a popular uprising in Paris.


And pretty revolting the French have been since.





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Posted by Alan K.Farrar at 3:55 am

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