Suicide Is Painless.

When I finished reading this – “Muslims Outnumber Christians in Capital Of The European Union” – I immediately thought this might make an appropriate requiem for the continent:

The story behind this song, Johnny Mandel’s biggest hit, is interesting. It was commissioned by Robert Altman for his movie adaption of M.A.S.H.. He mandated two terms: that the song’s title be “Suicide Is Painless” and that the lyrics be “really stupid.” Mandel was unable to produce appropriately stupid lyrics so Altman tasked his 14 year old son with the assignment and the rest, as they say is history. Just like Europe.

Some people just never seem to learn.

The Fall of Constantinople; and the end of the Byzantine Empire

And still, people can’t figure out Donald Trump’s appeal.

Through early morning fog I see
Visions of the things to be
The pains that are withheld for me
I realize and I can see…

In his farewell address Ronald Reagan said “Don’t be afraid to see what you see.” We would be well advised to heed his advice.