Dia de los Muertos

Looks like he is still smoking... has he given up trying?

This article says that she has months, if not weeks to live. I have to say that even though I have been keeping an eye on this one, I do think it is all very sad. The woman is only 27 after all.

This song was written about Anton from "The Brian Jonestown Massacre". He wrote a reply called "Not if you were the last Dandy on earth". I couldn't find the video, but thought you might find it interesting, if you don't know it already, of course. I had no idea! Thanks for that DDLM, I shall look into it. I learnt that interesting fact from watching this movie. I would certainly recommend it if you are a Warhols fan.

This song was written about Anton from "The Brian Jonestown Massacre". He wrote a reply called "Not if you were the last Dandy on earth". I couldn't find the video, but thought you might find it interesting, if you don't know it already, of course.

The admins obviously thought the onslaught of ranter fire and the naming and outing of the Grim Reaper after Paul Hunter's death was avoidable. We all know who we're talking about. It looks like there's some controversial websites out there. Like this one

Well, if somebody wants to pick this one up where we left it, let me know

The admins obviously thought the onslaught of ranter fire and the naming and outing of the Grim Reaper after Paul Hunter's death was avoidable. We all know who we're talking about. I have just been reading the Paul Hunter topic. Wow. No, I don't know. Who???

So if I understand correctly, you believe in a subjective political reality (i.e: if I don’t feel like a subject, then I can’t be one). So if I live within a dictatorship and I don’t feel oppressed does that stop it from being a dictatorship? I agree with your sentiments, but there does exist an objective political reality beyond individual perception. Maybe we can at least agree that within a Democracy, a Monarchy is an anachronistic institution or “a charade” as you put it. How do you know if people want them to be there? A referendum was never carried out, plus they are never subject to a democratic vote? Regarding the tourism argument, there is no quantifiable data available. In any case they seem to be doing OK in France. I agree, there will always be a class system, but the differences will ideally be based upon merit, and every citizen should have the opportunity to reach the highest position. I may never be a Rockefeller, but I have the opportunity, if I so wish, to accrue the wealth of a Rockefeller or be a politician with the popularity of a Kennedy, but I can never be a member of the Royal Family whether I wish to or not. I agree that I would rather live here too. In fact I already do. What makes this country a great place to live is not the Monarchy. Similarly, what makes my country a crap place is certainly not the absence of one!

That would possibly be the funniest thing of 2009. Windsor: you might get your wish after all

She had an emergency operation yesterday to remove a tumour in her bowel the size of a golf ball.

It is irrelevant whether you personally feel inferior to them or not: the concept inherent within a monarchy demands that you must have a sovereign and a subject, with the social and moral implications that must follow. What is the just source for their status and influence (no matter how slight you may feel it is) within the terms of a liberal democracy?

For me it is not a question of money but of principle. The political system in this country implies that the royals (the bunch of inbreds) are inherently better than the rest of us. Their kids are better than yours. Fact. And this flies in the face of the principles of a liberal democracy. In a true democracy the people are the sovereign, not just subjects.

Far be it for me to say "I told you so" but... I told you so

Confirmed: cancer HAS spread to her liver, bowel and groin.

She is back in the hospital. Jade Goody for 2010 anyone?

Not long now...

OMG! And she's gone and OD'ed on Sunny Delight!

Good list. And Thatcher is in it... fingers crossed!

Happy New Year! I am still trying to recover from the New Year's Eve celebrations.... this morning at 8:30 I could have sworn it was 8:30PM... though not sure if yesterday or today... oh well. Had a fantastic time watching the fireworks at the London Eye... I think I will start going there every year.

And now an emergency kidney operation.

And the new one is out tomorrow? How exciting!!

So the great love story of the Millenium is back on.

I thought that it was a lost opportunity from his part. I found the speech WAY too religious in tone... and all the "If Jesus was alive today" bits... If it was me, I would have used that angle to talk about tolerance, forgiveness and looking to the future, and NOT to accuse other states of bullying. Well, can't say that I am surprised, it is just that with a platform like that one, I am surprised nobody advised him better.[/font]

I've been listening to this track a lot lately... I've got tickets to see him in Feb 20th, can't wait! And here is my favourite live Radiohead memory: it is the encore from their 2006 tour.... very trippy. This is the best version I could find. It is not perfect, but gives you an idea. And talking about trippy, check this one out! Oh, and for laughs, there's always the spiders on drugs. Enjoy!

Happy Christmas to all Deathlisters!