I think the gop has succeeded in creating an atmosphere of fear so pervasive and a media blackout so effective, that the american people have begun a regression into the whacked-out puritan paranoia that founded this place.!
--> I think that if people made a point of accessing more global(ly oriented) and 'alternative' media it could really make a difference in obtaining a more balanced view on a whole number of issues. And before I get in any trouble, sorry all, it's a real sore spot for me but I'll shut up now. Hows the job market in canada? I really would like to know from someone on ground zero. Any preference of canadian cities besides the tdot? Whatup with bc? --> Although I'm a strong supporter of a global exchange of ideas, hospitality and even residency, a large exodus of more leftwing oriented people probably wouldn't benefit the US itself. For obvious reasons... Will it all go to damnation? Well... I seem to rember a certain musical style (or at least currents within it) found a fertile breeding ground in the grim mood of the 80ies when Reagonomics and the virtual bankrupcy of the US due to the fight against the 'evil empire' (Does this sound familiar?) was weighing down big time on 'little folks'. Maybe these new 'dark' times people will find their escape in the music or use it as a vehicle to voice their oppinion/protest. In believe in these times some of the messages UR launched in the early/mid nineties really prevail, they even got stronger: "Do not allow yourself to be programmed"! John ------------------------------------------- http://www.technotourist.org [EMAIL PROTECTED]
