Guido drew attention yesterday to the new Andrew Lansley Rap, a viral hit that is storming its way across the internet thanks to the unexpected marriage of Grime and the politics of NHS reform:

As much as I disagree with its message, it’s a brilliant example of a pretty complex issue being communicated well and amusingly through Youtube. This is the shape of political campaigning to come.

While we’re on the topic, this is the perfect opportunity to plug the best example of a geeky topic being communicated in this way – the John Maynard Keynes vs F.A.Hayek rap battle:

Definitely the quickest and most catchy way to learn all about the economic divide…and worth it just to hear someone rhyme “Austrian perspective” successfully.

Tags: Andrew Lansley, Economics, Guido Fawkes, Hayek, Keynes, Keynes vs Hayek, NHS, Rap, Videos

Categories: Economics, Politics, Public spending, Videos

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2 Responses

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   Gurthrum:

   Dumbing down has just reached another low

   26.03.2011 18:01 Reply

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   Jeremy Poynton:

   Jeez. Even at knocking on 60, I find some rap music fantastic. This, however, is shite of the first degree.

   27.03.2011 14:46 Reply