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sibelian

(7,804 posts) Fri Jul 27, 2012, 08:33 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

chalky

(3,297 posts)

1. Even better? A celebration of their NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICE is front and center.

Reply to sibelian (Original post)

Fri Jul 27, 2012, 08:35 PM

Jul 2012

Love it.

sibelian

(7,804 posts)

2. I felt so proud! I work for the NHS....

Reply to chalky (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 27, 2012, 08:38 PM

Jul 2012

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

Tikki

(14,557 posts)

4. YAY..Grand...Thank you for all you do...

Reply to sibelian (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 27, 2012, 08:44 PM

Jul 2012

Tikki

LeftishBrit

(41,205 posts)

5. That was great!

Reply to chalky (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 28, 2012, 03:21 AM

Jul 2012

IrishMidget

(40 posts)

3. NHS Bit

Reply to sibelian (Original post)

Fri Jul 27, 2012, 08:41 PM

Jul 2012

I thought it was hilarious when they showed the NHS bit. That's a real smack to Mitt Romney.

malaise

(268,930 posts)

6. It was absolutely fabulous

Reply to sibelian (Original post)

Sat Jul 28, 2012, 07:26 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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