On Tue, 13 Jan 2004, Steven Brust wrote: > On the other hand, I also try to steer clear of political arguments, since > they instantly turn me into a flaming asshole. I don't always succeed, mind > you; but I do try. The Flaming Lips - now there's a good band. I don't know if I've ever had a cool-headed conversation with anyone who disagrees with me about the Israeli-Palestinan conflict...