Planned randomness in a world of forecasted coincidences...

Shit, Alan Coren is dead. I'll listen to his Idi Amin sketches (voiced by John Bird) tonight. Strangely, I had made a mental note last night to bring them into work this morning, apropos of nothing.

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So Benazir is back in Pakistan. Pakistani's are very politically aware - until its election time of course, at which point they lose their marbles. Pakistan's history is tainted by the cycle of army rule giving way to a sham democracy - a sham as the country is essentially ruled by a wealthy elite for its own benefit.

Some would consider the recent intervention of the judiciary as a welcome factor. Given that they have been pliant during the long years of intrigue, I rather suspect that they have decided to flex their muscles for a share of power and the booty. A sad result for a country that was intended by its founder to be a secular democracy.

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I think religion is ok. I am not religious, but it can have benefits. It can also have major downsides, and is often misinterpreted, misrepresented, hijacked, twisted, etc.

But sometimes...I regard religion as a terrific unifying force for morons who lack both the imagination and courage to take a long, hard, critical look at their lives, examine their values, beliefs, and reflect on the decisions they have made.

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I haven't written any poetry or prose in a while and I am getting restless...