Things people should know

You may have seen this already, but should find it interesting. After the New Statesman article recently- which pointed out the revolving door between New Labour and Oxfam, and their contstant self-congratulation (self-congratulation being the key theme of Live 8, which was just as weak and pointless as Make Poverty History) -this points out just how MPH are actively discouraging dissent and criticism on the points that matter- G8 illegtimacy, the IMF, and trade justice.

And Live 8 was the most patronising and embarrasing shite I have seen in a long time. It looked like the key message was that if enough white people wear white wrist-bands, say the word 'fuck' loudly and congratulate Bob Geldof, then Africans will be chubbier. And John Snow even went on Channel 4 news asking random Africans if they'd heard of Bob Geldof, sounding like some sort of missionary saying: 'Have you heard of Jesus Christ? He can solve all your problems'. I liked Bob, but can't help but feel he's dug a dangerous hole.

Please read http://www.redpepper.org.uk/
Click on the 'Make the G8 History' article.