Are Americans truly frustrated with and cynical about their government and politicians?  Read newspapers, listen to the radio, watch television, and talk to friends and family. Why would citizens be frustrated with the American political system?

Well, friends?

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Pynchon has a new book coming!

This much is known about the new book: it's called Against the Day and will be published by Penguin Press. It will run to at least 900 pages.

Like JD Salinger (who at one point Pynchon was rumoured to be), the 69-year-old Pynchon is that rare sort of author who inspires fascination by not talking to the press. Alleged ( Read more... )

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060918/ap_on_sc/underwater_discoveries

and my fear of deep waters grows...

It is cold and rainy. I fucking love it.

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Without a future, the present serves no purpose, it's as if it did not exist.

I recieved my 6th pair of socks today from the website. I love them, but I need to STOP ORDERING SOCKS! I now own 6 pair, they're totally adorable. I wish it wasn't so terribly hot outside so I could actually wear them ( Read more... )