The Opium of the Masses

[nmg]

It seems that Jerry Falwell shuffled off this mortal coil earlier today. While I generally feel that it's morally questionable to express satisfaction in the death of another person, I can't help but feel that humanity is enriched by his absence, albeit until the next reactionary right-wing loon steps into his shoes. I also feel it's a shame that, being dead, he won't get to find out that there is neither heaven nor hell after this life.

On a related topic, I'm surprised at the complete silence from my friends list regarding last night's Panorama on those wacky Scientologists (almost as surprised as I was at the Scientologists' complete lack of PR nous, but that's another matter). Is this the silence of a thousand nodding heads, or did none of you watch it?

Comments

[sideshow-al.livejournal.com]

I now live outside the range of the mighty imperial BBC transmitters, so was denied. Colleagues mentioned that I could watch it via some kind of torrent of bits, but I am too old a dog to learn such new tricks.

[sideshow-al.livejournal.com]

I heard a strange rumor today that Ireland is considering joining the commonwealth, but can find no reference to the issue on my normal news outlets. At first I assumed it must be some kind of joke, but I was assured that this was not the case. Any verification either way?

[nmg.livejournal.com]

Well, it's possible, but I'd wonder what Ireland think that they'd stand to gain.

[sideshow-al.livejournal.com]

The people who told me thought it was something to do with trade.

[gnommi.livejournal.com]

heeee! you just made me almost choke to death on my coffee, well done that man =D

[sideshow-al.livejournal.com]

Ah, the world now feels like a more balanced place. Someone made me spray water all over the office, and choke spectacularly yesterday with a deliberately timed bit of bofh humor. Pass it on!