June 11, 2003
Ah, that wacky Minister of Information… No, not Comical Ali this time—we’re talking the FCC:
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Like most of Mark Fiore’s stuff, wildly funny and just a little too close to reality to be comfortable.
Check out the archive and be sure not to miss the “Total Information Awareness” piece from last week.
(via quotidian)
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Comical Ali’s 404 Page (via Amygdala) The Iraqi Information Minister’s 404 Page. I love this guy. I wonder if he’s realized yet that if he hurries up before his 15 minutes are up, he could make a fortune on western TV… -----...
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