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sibelian

(7,804 posts)
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 07:33 PM Jul 2012

Take THAT, Mitt! Olympics ain't about you! (um, spoilers)


Probably the most overtly multicultural and communitarian Olympic opening ceremony I've ever seen! Massive emphasis on the value of normal human beings. Brilliant!
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Take THAT, Mitt! Olympics ain't about you! (um, spoilers) (Original Post) sibelian Jul 2012 OP
Even better? A celebration of their NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICE is front and center. chalky Jul 2012 #1
I felt so proud! I work for the NHS.... sibelian Jul 2012 #2
YAY..Grand...Thank you for all you do... Tikki Jul 2012 #4
That was great! LeftishBrit Jul 2012 #5
NHS Bit IrishMidget Jul 2012 #3
It was absolutely fabulous malaise Jul 2012 #6

sibelian

(7,804 posts)
2. I felt so proud! I work for the NHS....
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 07:38 PM
Jul 2012

I think it's the first time I've ever seen an actual art statement supporting what I do! YAAAAY!

malaise

(294,171 posts)
6. It was absolutely fabulous
Sat Jul 28, 2012, 06:26 AM
Jul 2012

from start to finish. As I told you I was in tears at the beginning of the GOSH/NHS segment. A classy political statement.

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