14th of December, 2002 POST·MERIDIEM 08:36

“I don’t see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people. The issues are much too important for the Chilean voters to be left to decide for themselves.”

Them’s fightin’ words, Mr. Kissinger. And could no-one ever compare Mal to him again, please?

Not in the mood to write anything thought-out and specific to my current situation. I’m kicking around town, meeting people at 8.30 in Doyles, but I think I’ll move over there early and catch up with a translation of Daphne du Maurier, “Le Vol du Faucon,” and I’ll see can I get an opportunity to spout a witticism about a “vrai con.” Good night, all.