Still relevant – The Great Dictator
11Tuesday 26 January, 2016 by Uncle Spike
It’s funny how film and history are forever intertwined, and that we don’t seem to learn from either. Charlie Chaplin, the star of the silent film, delivered an amazing speech in the 1940 classic “The Great Dictator”, which, sadly, is still just as relevant today, some 66 years later.
With such hatred still seemingly saturating our world, and so much power still wielded by so few who do anything to remain in that position, from killing to inciting others to do so, and war-mongering, corruption, and numerous other despicable acts. Looking back, dear Mister Chaplin, who always made us laugh, delivered (ok, so it was on film) one of the greatest ever speeches.
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yeah, this is a great scene…stirring, thrilling (and actually, I used it in a post a couple months ago after the Paris thing).
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Reblogged this on Mind Traveler and commented:
I haven’t had much to blog about lately, but I was impressed with this post from Uncle Spikes Adventures, so with his permission I am sharing it with you. You can read more interesting posts from him at unclespikes.wordpress.com
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If only it were so what a wonderful world this would be
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Wow! Do you mind if I re-blog this?
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No need to ask Judy… the reblog button is always open 🙂
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Thanks. I was once told that proper eticate meant asking permission even if there is a reblog button, so wanted to make sure.😀
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Nah… I reckon if a blogger puts a button there, it’s fair game 🙂 Anyway, a reblog is a genuine compliment in my book.
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Moving speech!
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Indeed, surprisingly so!
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Very good – I have never seen this before….the words are well stated
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