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feel like a congressman
Currently attempting to fathom the arcane mystery that is the publishing industry. Technically I work in the publishing industry, but the company I work for is very small and I'm only just getting involved in the publishing aspect. This article, lifted from Neil Gaiman's blog/live journal, is an excellent glimpse into its strange interior workings. I even spoke to my sister about it:
Me: You know, I don't think anyone understands the publishing industry except the publishing industry. You work for the government, it's kinda like that. No one understands how the government works except the government.
Her: I've got news for you, the government has no idea how the hell the government works.
Undoubtably true, and more than a little frightening. Although for something as vast and spralling as a national government, not horribly surprising.
This article on US relations with North Korea is a fascinating one. I have a more-than-passing interest in the issue-- you might recall my ruminations on a documentary I watched on the subject of North Korea-- and I think that the US is exacerbating an already fragile situation. Between the various wars of the last five years, the Korean situation, and the row over Bush's nomination for U.N. ambassador, I can't say the current administration is particularly adept when it comes to diplomacy.
Wow, understatement.
And of course, Bush wants the Patriot Act renewed, too. He goes to such incredible lengths to convince me to reconsider my opinion on him, he really does.
Me: You know, I don't think anyone understands the publishing industry except the publishing industry. You work for the government, it's kinda like that. No one understands how the government works except the government.
Her: I've got news for you, the government has no idea how the hell the government works.
Undoubtably true, and more than a little frightening. Although for something as vast and spralling as a national government, not horribly surprising.
This article on US relations with North Korea is a fascinating one. I have a more-than-passing interest in the issue-- you might recall my ruminations on a documentary I watched on the subject of North Korea-- and I think that the US is exacerbating an already fragile situation. Between the various wars of the last five years, the Korean situation, and the row over Bush's nomination for U.N. ambassador, I can't say the current administration is particularly adept when it comes to diplomacy.
Wow, understatement.
And of course, Bush wants the Patriot Act renewed, too. He goes to such incredible lengths to convince me to reconsider my opinion on him, he really does.