Comments on: Of plutocrats and Blingocrats http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/ Blogging politics, culture, sociology and life from Brisvegas Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:18:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andrew E http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455668 Andrew E Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:53:34 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455668 If Hugh Jackman makes a shit film, people don't hate him the way that people hate a government that gets smug and complacent. When Hugh Jackman entertains people for two hours on stage or screen, people feel good. Pollies want to make people feel good with minimal effort, and want to avoid blame for any decision that goes pear-shaped. In Australia, the arts need government more than the reverse. It's a good fit, but too much familiarity isn't good for either party ultimately. If Hugh Jackman makes a shit film, people don’t hate him the way that people hate a government that gets smug and complacent. When Hugh Jackman entertains people for two hours on stage or screen, people feel good.

Pollies want to make people feel good with minimal effort, and want to avoid blame for any decision that goes pear-shaped. In Australia, the arts need government more than the reverse. It’s a good fit, but too much familiarity isn’t good for either party ultimately.

]]> By: Fine http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455493 Fine Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:21:38 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455493 I agree with the Bono knocking. I feel like I should like him, but he seems so pompous. I agree with the Bono knocking. I feel like I should like him, but he seems so pompous.

]]> By: Ambigulous http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455491 Ambigulous Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:16:52 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455491 Daniel Boorstin, "The Image" circa 1964: a lament and a prophecy Daniel Boorstin, “The Image” circa 1964: a lament and a prophecy

]]> By: Klaus K http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455275 Klaus K Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:00:35 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455275 Yes, Bono should be knocked savagely IMHO. And I'm a big fan of U2 (1980-1991; minus a couple of crappy albums in the 80s). I think I'm more scared for Bindi Irwin than scared of her: she always looks like she hasn't slept, poor thing. Yes, Bono should be knocked savagely IMHO. And I’m a big fan of U2 (1980-1991; minus a couple of crappy albums in the 80s).

I think I’m more scared for Bindi Irwin than scared of her: she always looks like she hasn’t slept, poor thing.

]]> By: Mark http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455271 Mark Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:48:18 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455271 I'm not knocking Clooney or Depp either! I am knocking Bono though. ;) I’m not knocking Clooney or Depp either! I am knocking Bono though. ;)

]]> By: Fine http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455270 Fine Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:44:28 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455270 Fair enough. Chacun a son gout. I think Winonoa is fantastic in 'The Age of Innocence'. And I'm not knocking Keanu at all. Fair enough. Chacun a son gout. I think Winonoa is fantastic in ‘The Age of Innocence’. And I’m not knocking Keanu at all.

]]> By: Mark http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455237 Mark Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:39:56 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455237 Ah well, Keanu and Winona are my equivalents to your George and Johnny! Ah well, Keanu and Winona are my equivalents to your George and Johnny!

]]> By: Fine http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455226 Fine Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:16:10 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455226 My thoughts on Keanu is that he's gorgeous. But not quite George or Johnny territory. I also suspect he's not as stupid as people think he is. My thoughts on Keanu is that he’s gorgeous. But not quite George or Johnny territory. I also suspect he’s not as stupid as people think he is.

]]> By: Mark http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455222 Mark Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:07:51 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455222 What are your thoughts on Keanu? What are your thoughts on Keanu?

]]> By: Fine http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455221 Fine Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:59:48 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455221 George Clooney and Johnny Depp. What can I say? I did a survey last year at an Oscar party and everyone wanted to have sex with them, regardless of gender or sexuality. And Bindi Irwin scares me too. George Clooney and Johnny Depp. What can I say? I did a survey last year at an Oscar party and everyone wanted to have sex with them, regardless of gender or sexuality.

And Bindi Irwin scares me too.

]]> By: Paul Burns http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455115 Paul Burns Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:33:17 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455115 PS. I'm one of those people that sort of belongs to the Bindi Irwin Scares Me Club. PS.
I’m one of those people that sort of belongs to the Bindi Irwin Scares Me Club.

]]> By: Paul Burns http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455110 Paul Burns Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:14:50 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455110 Laura - oh, Steve Irwin - well, yeah. He WANTED to meet George Bush, didn't he? Just another dead Liberal voter. Laura – oh, Steve Irwin – well, yeah. He WANTED to meet George Bush, didn’t he? Just another dead Liberal voter.

]]> By: FDB http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455015 FDB Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:13:12 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455015 Agreed, Fine. Like an older Johnny Depp. Agreed, Fine. Like an older Johnny Depp.

]]> By: Fine http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455010 Fine Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:57:07 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455010 George Clooney is meeting with Gordon Brown about Darfur today. I applaud everything that George Clooney does on principle. He can do no wrong. George Clooney is meeting with Gordon Brown about Darfur today. I applaud everything that George Clooney does on principle. He can do no wrong.

]]> By: laura http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-455008 laura Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:54:21 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-455008 Paul - <a href="http://aussie_news_views.typepad.com/aussie_news_views/images/steve_irwin_15_copy_john_howard.jpg" rel="nofollow">look at this</a> Paul – look at this

]]> By: Paul Burns http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-454996 Paul Burns Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:21:00 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-454996 Meant cricketers. Meant cricketers.

]]> By: Paul Burns http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-454994 Paul Burns Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:19:27 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-454994 John Howard wassn't photographed with anyone famous,other than fellow pollies, was he? Didn't want to take the attention away from himself. Oh, some crickrers and footballers. Well ... John Howard wassn’t photographed with anyone famous,other than fellow pollies, was he? Didn’t want to take the attention away from himself.
Oh, some crickrers and footballers. Well …

]]> By: FDB http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-454968 FDB Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:21:11 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-454968 "Is it the fact that the “political class” lack the glamour of those who also attract our gaze in an age of superficial political difference?" I'll check with Bono and get back to you. “Is it the fact that the “political class” lack the glamour of those who also attract our gaze in an age of superficial political difference?”

I’ll check with Bono and get back to you.

]]> By: Bismarck http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-454962 Bismarck Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:05:24 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-454962 Politics is showbiz for ugly people. Politics is showbiz for ugly people.

]]> By: wpd http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/comment-page-1/#comment-454921 wpd Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:19:17 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/04/09/of-plutocrats-and-blingocrats/#comment-454921 "Costello wines about his sacrificed earning power" Gone on a bender in despair? Not the first time either. “Costello wines about his sacrificed earning power”

Gone on a bender in despair? Not the first time either.

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