A few things occur to me when I realize that Estonian teenagers and Persian (Iranian) electroclash bands are organizing online through Orkut. First of all, that the future of humanity has some hope. Second of all, it makes me wonder about trying to actually organize in that way. A brainchild may be hatching at this very instant; the future of direct action.

Also, saw Good Bye Lenin! which is good and has a soundtrack by the guy who did the music in Amelie. It touched my idealism, and did a really great job of keeping it real politically. Nuance can be a good thing, especially when human beings are involved. And the protagonist's love interest is a Soviet student nurse. I recommend. It's good to remember that the Cold War happened, and that for a lot of people it was a really big deal.

The Public is making a comeback. It'll be global, it'll be more interested in good living and good government than with any old ideas about revolution. The Public wants peace.