I saw this documentary recently.. great story about totally exploited people who went to war with a huge multinational and 2 corrupt/colonialist governments and won with nothing but their own natural resources, recycled machinery and sheer ingenuity.
There's a small clip on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTMT1gnoTvs
You can get the full documentary here:
http://www.mininova.org/tor/578983
coconut revolution
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Re: coconut revolution
hence all the push by the government and fake environmentalists to hijack this idea in order to take control of water and land before we do - effectively turning biofuels into yet one more boondoggle. Artificial control of oil/food prices COULD force US to fight in the streets.darkrezin wrote:I saw this documentary recently.. great story about totally exploited people who went to war with a huge multinational and 2 corrupt/colonialist governments and won with nothing but their own natural resources, recycled machinery and sheer ingenuity.
There's a small clip on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTMT1gnoTvs
You can get the full documentary here:
http://www.mininova.org/tor/578983
good documentary though...
Another good one is 'The Take'
Greg
I think the main point (if you watch the full documentary of course, not just the youtube clip) is not just the concept of bio-fuel, but more about using resources in an intelligent way to defend yourself from exploitation. They didn't just use coconut oil for fuel, they built their own hydro-electric power generators and weapons from scrap metal and random parts. They also use coconut materials for everything from soap and anti-septic to mosquito repellent. They also got back in touch with and developed their ancestors' bush-medicine.
In the documentary they actually thank the PNG and Australia governments for blockading their island (something that led to most of the 15,000 deaths) - because it forced them to develop their own methods and help themselves. This is the main point of the story.
In the documentary they actually thank the PNG and Australia governments for blockading their island (something that led to most of the 15,000 deaths) - because it forced them to develop their own methods and help themselves. This is the main point of the story.
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yes, correct. I watched the whole thing.darkrezin wrote:I think the main point (if you watch the full documentary of course, not just the youtube clip) is not just the concept of bio-fuel, but more about using resources in an intelligent way to defend yourself from exploitation. They didn't just use coconut oil for fuel, they built their own hydro-electric power generators and weapons from scrap metal and random parts. They also use coconut materials for everything from soap and anti-septic to mosquito repellent. They also got back in touch with and developed their ancestors' bush-medicine.
In the documentary they actually thank the PNG and Australia governments for blockading their island (something that led to most of the 15,000 deaths) - because it forced them to develop their own methods and help themselves. This is the main point of the story.
Was just pointing out some other modern-day equivalents.
Greg
Yep - the implications of commercial bio-fuel on food supply/prices is definitely a serious issue right now... no argument there. If it does come down to taking the fight to the streets, I wonder if western societies are capable of the kind of solidarity and community empowerment that these guys showed... I sure hope so.
And thanks for the recommendation for 'The Take' - will definitely check it out.
And thanks for the recommendation for 'The Take' - will definitely check it out.