Lech Walesa vs. Madonna

09Jul09

In his early 1980s heyday, Polish trade unionist Lech Walesa led a major strike against a corrupt regime that perpetuated something best described as a parody of socialism. Today, though, he seems to be increasingly fighting against windmills. The strictly Catholic ex-president’s latest object of objection is Madonna’s live appearance in Warsaw

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Tags: madonna, poland, pop, religion, religious fundamentalism, russia, solidarnosc, the religious right, walesa

Marilyn Manson – The High End of Low

20May09

The Bible Belt’s most feared rock star and idol of underage wannabe-goths is back. And by back, I don’t mean “he figured it was time to throw some product on the market”.

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Tags: glam rock, goth, marilyn manson, metal, rock, the high end of low, the religious right, un-american, we're from america