The Society Of The Spectacle

Much buzz has been generated at the (US) return of Mad Men for it’s third season. (more…)

A stirring, strong speech. Impressive – and fascinating how EVERYONE seemed to stop and listen to it – a true global leader. Personal highlight? This passage stood out.

“To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the west – know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.”

Anyways here’s a great gallery (via GAWKER) of the world watching Washington.

And here’s some great pics from HUFFPO as well (via AP)

LOVE George Bush V.1’s hat!

Some you know, some you don’t, there all classics though

Yes, after 8 years of lies, subterfuge, idiocy, mainpulation, torture and grammatical errors it’s finally time to say goodbye to Geroge Walker Bush. While we bask in the anticipation of the Obama presidency, it’s interesting to note how most liberal media outlets are almost looking on the the Bush legacy with a wistfulness. the inherent comedy of the Bush White house looks to be replaced by (dare I say it) competency and reason. Where’s the satire going to come from? Where does the vitriol go? In light of the upcoming satire drought, theKingMob will  post some highlights of the last fagggy embers of the Bush presidency – the lows, the real lows and the filth covered, two girls one cup lows of Dubya.

Lets begin with a trusted source – John Stewart.

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30th and 6th Avenue, NYC – Eau de Barack.

(Via GAWKER)

+ there is also this... thanks for the tip Soph! – alas i think the air fare might be a little too much for me…

Via Agency Spy… They might be shedding jobs at a historic rate in the U.S right now, including 7,000 in the ad industry – but hey, some Madison Avenue kids have got plenty of dollar to throw about… Check the balance!

Roy Barker blog – big up!

The New York Times put together a retrospective of some of the years definitive events and lovingly, then compiled the results in a great online flick book. Naturally, i’ve had a gander and picked out some of my faves – but i urge everyone to take a look as there are some fantastic reportage photography in there.