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Patrick Powers's avatar

"In reality, we are living in a profoundly sick dystopia that is built on a foundation of human corpses and fueled by an endless river of human blood."

Aside from that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?

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ChazLB's avatar

But are You not entertained by this bread and circus?

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Patrick Powers's avatar

More like being fascinated by an unfolding disaster. Like a very massive ship -- there are ships so heavy they can't navigate the English Channel because they can't turn so slowly -- running at full speed past the point of no return to its doom.

Perhaps I would be happier if I paid no attention.

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Jeano's avatar

Exactly. We are willing participants. This madness couldn’t continue without our tacit consent.

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