[kj] Return of the Diva

[Paul]

Welcome back and bon voyage : )



On 13 November 2016 at 18:09, Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Invariably to the surprise of very few, I’m returning to the Gathering
> after a exceptionally shot self-imposed exile. I realized I’ve made too
> many great friends here, shared too many great exchanges and learned of so
> many great things via the Gathering that it would incredibly silly and
> short-sighted to just walk away from it. So, I’m coming back.
>
> I’m not recanting anything, nor do I expect those who prompted my exit to
> do any recanting either. The grim reality of a Trump administration is
> obviously a wholly divisive topic that few feel indifferent about. It’d be
> great if we could simply agree to disagree on that front, but I realize
> that might be a utopian ideal. At the very least, I do think we’d all do
> better to keep the slavishly patronizing comments to a bare minimum, but —
> again — I realize that respect and decorum are elusive goals sometimes.
>
> Anyway, sorry for the drama. I’m still upset, but I love the Gathering too
> much and still get much joy from all things Killing Joke. To cut off that
> avenue would just be stupid.
>
> To Brendan — all politics aside, I hope you and yours are alright in the
> wake of the earthquake.  Be safe.
>
> Cheers and best wishes to all of you horrible condescending fuckers.
>
> Oh, almost forgot — The Alex in NYC brood (self, wife & two children) will
> be in London between December 17 and December 23.  If anyone wants to come
> have a pint and tell me to my FACE what a horrible jackass I am, your
> opportunity has arrived.
>
> Love,
>
> Alex in NYC
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