In stark contrast to the now succeeding grainy concert video footage, here is a superbly done music video of what is, in my fragile and ever-so flippant opinion, the best freaking song ever. Of Montreal's new album is good. No, it's gooder than good, it's gouda. Here's a quick review by a current Buzzsaw writer. Look for a full write-up in the next issue.
1.24.2007
Concert Videos
Hey, remember when we promised videos from our last concert? Well, neither do I. Here they are anway. Look out for info on the upcoming Buzzsaw sponsored concert March 1.
1.17.2007
Buzzsaw Takes to the Streets
If you missed President Bush's speech last week announcing his new plan for Iraq, here is a transcript of the address with commentary from Stephen Zunes of Foreign Policy in Focus. Zunes breaks down Bush's argument to show that his characterization of the situation, while perhaps more realistic than before, is still woefully innaccurate.
Here's another reason, courtesy of Chris Hedges, why Bush's plan is a bad and even catastrophic idea. More troops + less mobility = more bloodshed = more resentment.
So what to do? Congress is hashing out a strategy for how to resist the "surge." Meanwhile antiwar groups are planning a massive demonstration in Washington DC for January 27 to call for an immediate end to American military action in Iraq. Buzzsaw is proud to be a cosponsor of the Ithaca delegation. For more information on the Ithaca group and to reserve a spot on the bus from Ithaca to DC, send an email to buzzsawhaircut[at]gmail.com. For information on the march visit www.unitedforpeace.org.
Here's another reason, courtesy of Chris Hedges, why Bush's plan is a bad and even catastrophic idea. More troops + less mobility = more bloodshed = more resentment.
So what to do? Congress is hashing out a strategy for how to resist the "surge." Meanwhile antiwar groups are planning a massive demonstration in Washington DC for January 27 to call for an immediate end to American military action in Iraq. Buzzsaw is proud to be a cosponsor of the Ithaca delegation. For more information on the Ithaca group and to reserve a spot on the bus from Ithaca to DC, send an email to buzzsawhaircut[at]gmail.com. For information on the march visit www.unitedforpeace.org.
1.01.2007
Happy New Year (and thoughts on Iraq)
Happy 2007! Buzzsaw's got some exciting things lined up for the new year. Next month Sawdust will present "Buzzsaw for Kids" and we'll also be releasing the Ism Issue. Work continues on the Web site - and we'd love to hear your feedback!
Meanwhile there's still a war going on. As the death toll of American soldiers passed the 3,000 mark, the Washington Post published a moving and important piece that tells the stories behind some of the military casualties.
There's a lot of anger among "the left" about Iraq. The more we learn about what has really gone on in Baghdad and Washington since 2003, the more justified that anger appears. It’s not just lives and dollars that have been lost, and it’s not just the respect of the world. In Iraq we've had to watch our government’s arrogance and ineptitude bring out some of the worst in humanity. How could you, we want to scream at all of them, at the top of our lungs.
But then you read words from the parents of SPC Ross A. McGinnis, who died on Dec. 14 in Iraq when he threw himself on top of a grenade and saved the lives of four of his friends. And that's when our talk of some existential tragedy rings a little hollow. The disillusionment that we feel is real, but it is not the loss of a son or a sister or a friend.
Somehow while we wring our hands we forget that we said we would support the troops. Meanwhile they are coming home in coffins and wheelchairs, and, in our minds, our prejudices reduce military service to a trap into which the poor fall.
We absolutely should be angry. We can fight with all our strength the idea that this war is bringing freedom or justice to the people of Iraq. But as we do, somehow we have to also acknowledge the courage of soldiers who - whether for the sake of that idea or for their comrades - are making devastating sacrifices. And we have to support them and their families with more than words.
All this has been said before, over and over. But it's a new year, and so maybe we can try again.
-Emily
Meanwhile there's still a war going on. As the death toll of American soldiers passed the 3,000 mark, the Washington Post published a moving and important piece that tells the stories behind some of the military casualties.
There's a lot of anger among "the left" about Iraq. The more we learn about what has really gone on in Baghdad and Washington since 2003, the more justified that anger appears. It’s not just lives and dollars that have been lost, and it’s not just the respect of the world. In Iraq we've had to watch our government’s arrogance and ineptitude bring out some of the worst in humanity. How could you, we want to scream at all of them, at the top of our lungs.
But then you read words from the parents of SPC Ross A. McGinnis, who died on Dec. 14 in Iraq when he threw himself on top of a grenade and saved the lives of four of his friends. And that's when our talk of some existential tragedy rings a little hollow. The disillusionment that we feel is real, but it is not the loss of a son or a sister or a friend.
Somehow while we wring our hands we forget that we said we would support the troops. Meanwhile they are coming home in coffins and wheelchairs, and, in our minds, our prejudices reduce military service to a trap into which the poor fall.
We absolutely should be angry. We can fight with all our strength the idea that this war is bringing freedom or justice to the people of Iraq. But as we do, somehow we have to also acknowledge the courage of soldiers who - whether for the sake of that idea or for their comrades - are making devastating sacrifices. And we have to support them and their families with more than words.
All this has been said before, over and over. But it's a new year, and so maybe we can try again.
-Emily
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