Open Up Politics » videos http://blog.openupnow.org Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:38:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Politics’ Drift Beyond Satire http://blog.openupnow.org/2009/11/09/politics-drift-beyond-satire/ http://blog.openupnow.org/2009/11/09/politics-drift-beyond-satire/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:47:30 +0000 admin http://blog.openupnow.org/?p=283 _MG_2069Legendary comedy producer and Open Up’s very own man behind the Tales From The Duck House films, John Lloyd, had an eloquent post published on the Guardian’s Comment is Free blog this weekend.

Politics’ Drift Beyond Satire begins with the following astute observation: 

“The idea that politicians are not honest comes as a shock. It’s so surprising, in fact, that it’s not even funny: satire works because it plays on people’s preconceptions. “

Continuing in that vein, John carefully sets up and lays out the case for open primaries.

It’s generated a lot of debate so far, why not head over and join in?

]]> http://blog.openupnow.org/2009/11/09/politics-drift-beyond-satire/feed/ 0 The making of “Tales from the Duck House…” http://blog.openupnow.org/2009/11/06/the-making-of-tales-from-the-duck-house/ http://blog.openupnow.org/2009/11/06/the-making-of-tales-from-the-duck-house/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:52:24 +0000 Becky http://blog.openupnow.org/?p=275 If you’ve enjoyed our “Tales from the Duck House” films, take a look at this “making of…” video, featuring producer John Lloyd talking about what inspired him to role up his sleeves and dive in to the world of political reform.

Click here to view the embedded video.

We’ve also released a new duck video this week – watch a “Partly political broadcast” here.

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