[Name ONE single best book you have ever read.]

ooops, I just re-read the topic. I violated the ONE rule. Sorry, I couldn't help myself..

[Name ONE single best book you have ever read.]

Tuck Everlasting is sooo good, Missdiva's so right..I'd almost forgotten.

My first would have to The Unbearable Lightness of Being, by Milan Kundera- you can open it to any page and gain some jewel of insight for life. To any avid readers I would also strongly recommend Infinite Jest, david forster wallace- ridiculously long, but so fucking funny and smart its worth it. take your time and enjoy the ride.

[Bush!! Stops funding for international family planning groups offering abortions]

Originally posted by ichi_gami:

..I say give him some time to pander to those he must, then see what happens when he starts trying to move legislation through Congress. Remember, what we might see as ass-backwards, others might see as the best thing ever to come from Washington. We must be cautious not to fall into the same narrow-mindedness (at the other end of the political spectrum) that we accuse others of, lest we marginalize ourselves. Listen to the other side. See how they and their ideas work - or do not - and fight on that, not on "what an asshole, he did something I don't like so he MUST be an idiot." Take lessons from the opposing side, and never forget to keep learning all points of view.

Just my opinion, worth what you paid for it.

I understand your point here, but fear of being marginalized shouldn't stop ppl from being passionate about things that they feel are wrong and dangerous. The Christian Right is a marginal organization who through careful organizing and fundraising has helped block Clinton in congress and elect Bush. Maybe we should learn from their tactics. I personally do not need to wait and see how taking away a woman's right to choose or destroying the environment to make oil magnets wealthier works out. I reserve the right to call anyone an asshole who would sell the future of our planet for campaign support. I do listen to their ideas- I just think they're all really bad.

[Bush!! Stops funding for international family planning groups offering abortions]

We are so fucked. This man is a puppet for all the most evil ultra conservative jackasses this country has produced. He wants a racist for Justice, a corprate interest for Interior, and now the Christian Right doing Social programing and Education. DAMAGE CONTROL EVERYONE- Vote in an opposing congress next term. Meanwhile, I'm gonna send my absentee ballot from Sydney...anyone wanna come? We could still hit Ibiza in the summers!

[**The Next ClubNYC Dinner Meet-Up!!**]

I'm newish to the board and would love to make it to my first meet, so I'd try for whichever gets picked, but 2/2 would be better for me. This week's just crazy. Look forward to seeing y'all.

[Has anyone see the new Bjork movie Dancer in the Dark]

Hey dere, boy! IMHO, this was the Best Movie of the Year, if you think films should be works of art; beautiful, powerful and yeah sometimes painful. Of course Gladiator will prob. win the Best Picture Oscar, while Dancer will be nominated for best song and lose to Disney and Elton John- that's hollywood for ya.

[Am I the only one who's poor.....]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm a student as I thought a lot of club kids are, so I don't know where their money comes from. I didn't go to Danny Howells last night cause I'm saving for PVD and after reading the reviews I could cry. I'm trying to afford more than one big night a month, and everyone on the Twilo board is talking about wishing they could pay more for VIP treatment year round- "cause I'm there every weekend anyway". We need better jobs or richer parents, I guess.

[****OFFICIAL DANNY HOWELLS ROLL CALL****]

Umm, so Im new to the board so I dont know how things work around here. Is this an open call for anyone who wants to meet-up, or are you all already friends just making plans?

[Songs that make you depressed?]

Most of Pre Millenium Tension by tricky especially track 5.

[what are your favorite places to visit in NYC? (besides clubbing)]

First, all theater peeps check out Lion King, you wouldn't believe it but its the most avant garde thing on Bway- gorgeous. yeah, and I love the theater/modern dance scene downtown. The most incredible spot in Manhattan though, IMHO, is the Cloisters Museum and teh surrounding park. Its like being transported to another world- if you haven't been give yourself a gift and go.