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If I had to give an analogy, The Armageddon Mandala would be like "The Illuminati" as written by William Burroughs; or perhaps "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" as written by Hunter S. Thompson. ....Oh wait, that was written by him... Anyhow... Gopal Mukerjee has written a wonderfully entertaining and exceptionally vile book (particularly for those of the feminine persuasion due to the excessive male humor). The adventurous and soon-to-be-psychotic reader should ready themselves for a ride that will take you in the most unexpected directions. The storyline is wonderfully conceived and one can never foresee the events that are about to unfold on not just the next page, but even the next paragraph. Admittedly, I didn't try reading the book while completely trashed, but then I would wager one might never regain sanity thereafter. You have been warned... The Armageddon Mandala starts with a most modest small-town dick, who.... ups, I just want to note that that was n...

As the Presidential election draws nearer I can already hear the forthcoming denunciations against those on the left who would possibly consider voting anyone but Barack Obama. Every four years people like myself are compelled to defend their actions and their convictions. Well, this year it’s time to go on the attack. Every “liberal” who would erstwhile go on the attack will now be on the defensive. Although these liberals all tend to agree with the platforms of Nader and the Greens, they can never put their vote where their heart is. It is no longer the Greens and the Naderites who are to blame for elections issues. No it is these “liberals.” It will be on their heads should they fail to convince Obama to capitulate to the Green Party this year. What’s that? Imagine that Obama continues his campaign down to the wire, but at the last minute tells all his supporters the truth: That as President of the USA and as leader of the Democratic Party he is be...