I recall listening to rather recent programs on National Public Radio warning the world that the most toxic industry on the planet is the computer industry. If this is true -- and I have no reason to suspect that it isn't -- then it amuses me to no end to read THIS ESSAY about the Democratic National Party's preparations for its upcoming national convention in Denver. And it is delightful to ponder all the gyrations and calisthenics the politically-correct party must perform in order to ensure the coming of the kingdom of God on earth, where all and everything are perfect. No doubt the messiah will brook nothing less than environmental sinlessness on the earth when he climbs the stage in Denver.

Alas, just think of the energy that is being expended in the name of conservation; just think, too, of the loss of freedom this all represents. No party is proving itself more committed to describing itself as Orwell's Big Brother than the Democratic Party: the psychological need to believe that you are a member of the healthy, healing and enlightened party is surely overwhelming.

Maybe this is the dusk of the Age of Aquarius. Let's hope.

©Bill Gnade 2008