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Attached link: I fear this may get too long.rtf

The above link makes for some interesting reading.

Today I would like to speak to you about literature. Or rather, some of you. I have happened upon a book. I would recommend it to those of you who enjoy heavy historical reading. Or to those of you who have a particular interest in the mind. Though the title may seem rather scandalous, the contents are certainly worth reading. I must admit that I have little interest in politics to warrant this broadcast being dedicated to the subject, but I do have an interest in the tactics used to have an entire nation fall into place. You may say what you want about Soviet Russia, but they were certainly talented at mass propaganda and fear tactics. However, a state in which a little rebellion is frowned upon hardly rings of paradise. What are we without a little fight in us?

Would any of you agree with the above citations?

I have, in particular, also enjoyed chapter five, "The Examination of Loyalties" and chapters six ("The General Subject of Obedience") and eight ("Degredation, Shock and Edurance") have also been fascinating.

I promise this message isn't as gloomy as it appears to be.

In actuality I would like to mostly direct this towards my fellow students. I would like to propose a book club. While happening upon this book, I also stumbled upon "Topping From Below", "The Discipline" and "Forbidden Nights with a Vampire". In addition, I also found Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Anthony Burgess' "Earthly Powers". I should also mention that I am not above bribing potential members with home-made baked goods and perhaps very attractive membership badges.

Oh -- and hello to any newcomers.

Comments

[glowsferatu]

Well I Assisted With Some Of Them
So Youll Forgive Me If They Reflect On Her Disreputably

[dupable]

ok, see i think that may or may not actually make it worse.
because that probably means that rose just picked out all the weird ones.

[glowsferatu]

Well That Depends On What Manner You Would Qualify The Weirder Ones
Maybe It Isnt Hers They Could Be Mine Instead

[dupable]

... did you pick the vampire one, kanaya?

[glowsferatu]

Well Obviously
But Whos To Say That Was My Only Contribution

[dupable]

i knew it!
but wait, what else did you pick?

[glowsferatu]

Well Which Ones Are You Worried Are Too Weird

[dupable]

all the ones that are about people having sex.

[glowsferatu]

Okay Uh
You See Thats
Theyre Very Good Books Actually

[dupable]

"topping from below"?
really????

[glowsferatu]

Its About A Woman Seeking Justice For Her Sisters Murder
Until She Finds Herself In A Compromising Position With The Sisters Ex-Lover

[dupable]

ok see that sounds pretty much awful to me in every way imaginable.

[glowsferatu]

Yeah Well Thats Because You Are Just Completely Wrong
Im Sorry But That Is The Essential Fact Of The Matter

[dupable]

i am basically positive that i'm not.

[glowsferatu]

You Havent Even Read It
How Would You Really Know
What Is Awful About Avenging Your Sisters Death
Wouldnt You Do The Same If Jade Died I Know I Would

[dupable]

i would definitely want to know and avenge her death!
but i wouldn't do that by having sex with her ex-boyfriend.

[glowsferatu]

Well
Personally
Neither Would I
But That Is Part Of The Appeal In Fiction
The Opportunity To Explore Scenarios You Wouldnt In Life
As Well As Others You Might Wish To But Cant Maybe
This One Focuses On The Intersection Between Questionable Applications Of Psychology And Complex Sexuality Within The Context Of Sadomasochism
Its Really Legitimately Fascinating

[ also: hot ]

[dupable]

...
it sounds weird.

[ John "I refuse to expand my horizons when it comes to sexual literature" Egbert. ]

[glowsferatu]

Okay So A Lot Of Things Sound Weird At First
But I Suppose That Were Back To That Instead Of Pretty Much Awful In Every Way Imaginable Is Some Measure Of Progress
You Really Neednt Take Such A Narrow View To Everything John

[dupable]

it's not narrow!
i am listening to you talk about the story and making judgements based on that.
that is pretty open minded.

[glowsferatu]

Making Judgements That You Would Never For A Moment Give Such A Book The Time Of Day
John That Is The Very Opposite Of Openness

[dupable]

i didn't say that!
i just said that it sounded really awful.

[glowsferatu]

Is There Really A Significant Difference Between The Two
Because Im Pretty Sure There Isnt

[dupable]

there's a huge difference.
people will read things they think are awful all the time.

[glowsferatu]

Like When
John What Was The Last Book You Read Knowing It Would Be Awful