Greetings to All !!
It's *NOT* a "chick-flick"....it *IS* a "MicroMovie" !! ;D
I'm sure that a good per-cent of the members to this MicroForum
have either read the book, or seen the movie by the same name:
"The Mouse That Roared"; which is going to be presented
next week ( Sunday I believe / ? ), on TCM ( Turner Classic Movies ).
For those who have yet to read the book, or see the movie, it is
about the small European kingdom of the Grand Duchy of Fenwick;
which decides to declare war on the USA, so it can be defeated,
and then be financially resurrected by USA foreign aid !! ;D
( HUMmmmm...what didn't I think of that ?? ;D )
I only bring this notice up, since the story centers around a very
small nation ( 6 or 7 flights of an arrow long
); which brings
to my mind, the kindred spirits of nations that are "micro" in size,
but "mighty" in pride, spirit, and resourcefulness.
( i.e. each of our own Great States, and a "make-believe" one too )
"Art Imitating Life....or Life Imitating Art" ??[/i]
I've seen the movie many times, and read the book too, so I highly
recommend either to everyone; as the story is a mix of "what-ifs"
and subtle humor, which gives micronationalist like ourselfs cause
to pause, and take a long-hard look at each of our own potentials,
within the competing spheres of both...the "micro" and the "macro" alike.
If you get a chance, and receive TCM, check your local TV listings;
and then pop some popcorn, pour yourself a drink, and set back
and let the laughs begin. ;D
Best of all......TCM is commercial free !!
ENJOY !
Regards to All !!
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