"In a democracy (‘rule by mob’), those who refuse to learn from history will be the majority and will dictate that everyone else suffer for their ignorance."
Among life’s ineffable mysteries: The Pet Shop Boys have apparently sold more than 100 million records. *mind blown* 
Words fail.
How can anyone want to even live in a world where that is possible?
Ah, but life is a constant struggle against the absurd, isn’t it?
Perhaps this question is one for theology to address. . .
Nowadays, it’s extremely difficult to tell where prudence ends and paranoia begins.
That is all.
“I’m Jimmy Dean, and I wish I could tell you how I feel about a mornin’ like this.”
I wish you could, too, Jimmy, BUT YOU ARE DEAD.
Old Guy tomcat draped across my lap, purring (lap massage? *heh*). . . and griping about getting what he wants.
I know the feeling. *sigh*