"I am unable to watch the Olympics due to the blustering jingoism that drenches the event. Has England ever been quite so foul with patriotism? The 'dazzling royals' have, quite naturally, hi-jacked the Olympics for their own empirical needs, and no oppositional voice is allowed in the free press."

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Source: Olympics 2012: Morrissey Trashes London Games, British 'Jingoism' by Jordan Zakarin, www.hollywoodreporter.com. August 6, 2012.

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Steven Morrissey

Singer-Songwriter

Steven Morrissey is a British singer-songwriter known for his poignant lyrics and exploration of themes like love and identity, particularly in his work with The Smiths.

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