Sunday, May 1, 2011

Superman Citizenship

Superman Citizenship

Worst of the Week?
Sometimes there are stories you just have to comment on, but you don't want to give them posts individually. That's what the weekly wrap-up is for, and here are my picks for this week! * Ron Paul Will Run for President --- Again Ron Paul will run for the presidency - again. It's his third time. He w. ...more...
John Cory Says "A Sad Day for America" on Birther Victory

A Sad Day for America By John Cory, Reader Supported News 28 April 11 Reader Supported News Perspective It is a sorry and sad day for America. Yesterday, Obama released his long-form birth certificate to cheers and applause and "about time" comments across the great media landscape and inter-tubes. . ...more...

Superman Renounces U.S. Citizenship?

Filed under: Movie News, WTF A controversial move was made in the world of comics this week with Superman, of all people, threatening to give up his American citizenship. The Los Angeles Times reported that in the latest issue of Action Comics, Clark Kent's alter ego decides. Read more Permalink . ...more...

Superman renounces his U.S. citizenship
Superman renounces U.S. citizenship in latest comic Published: Friday, April 29, 2011 DC Comics Superman renounces his U.S. citizenship in Action Comics No. 900 because of his concerns that his actions are seen as instruments of U.S. foreign policy. DC Comics says the story reflects the global natur. ...more...
DON'T FUCK WITH OBAMA. TRUMP GETS DESTROYED ON ON CSPAN AT BARACK'S DINNER
Wow! Don't Fucc With Obama! I guess he is UNTOUCHABLE! People who try to throw dirt on Baracka Flacka come up missing or in Trump's case humiliated and investigated for tax fraud, lol! Thats wassup tho, it's ALL BLACK EVERYTHING! That's the Order of the Day. Hilarious: Obama & Seth Meyers From SNL D. ...more...
[Super Hero News] MediaConnection eNews - 4/29/11
This Week In MediaConnection http://www.mediaconnectiononline.com Kirby: Genesis #1 Arrives In June 'Doctor Who' Premiere Sets BBC America Record THQ and Games Workshop Extend Warhammer 40,000 Video Game License Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation Announces All-Star Cast for 'Call of the Dead' Tonner. ...more...
I will do precisely that.

A few things I'm thinking about right now: *New DC comics development that Superman has renounced his American 'citizenship'; it's a symbolic act, I know, but quite honestly, I don't blame him. The act comes about when Supes visits Iran and gives his support to protestors there, and in return, Iran'. ...more...

I Don't See It: Unpacking the Joke
Superman renouncing his American citizenship is like Doctor Who renouncing his British citizenship. Because, of course, Doctor Who isn't a British citizen. Superman is American the way Doctor Who is British: both are cultural heroes; moreover, both are cultural heroes in a way that undermines the au. ...more...

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