Hinky Dinky
1. Read an incredible op-ed in the NY Times on the Byzantine world of Benazir Bhutto. For me it shines new lite on her. Particularly note her brother’s mysterious murder.After reading this, I think about her young son & husband–who are very much alive & in control–& a Luciano/Lansky-style double-bank.
2. The new president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, is divorcing & apparently will soon marry former model, Carla Bruni. She is now a huge singer-songwriter there. Once known for dating Mick Jagger, Mlle Bruni is very well-educated, the daughter of a Italian industrialist. I’m sure the French will love their new 1st lady!!! Why wait around? Vive L’Amour!!!I Wanted To Escape This Weekend……
I saw The Golden Compass. It was magical & beautiful. Controversial? Pls. But it was picketed by religious groups.
Conservatism…..
I want the new book by Alan Weisman: Prince of Darkness–Richard Perle. I read an illuminating piece by the author in the LA TIMES. The neocon phenomenon–as well as the high price our country (and the world) will pay for it–interests me.

