[kj] Return of the Diva

[Paul Owens]

Damn it Alex don't do this. Don't restore my faith in Americans. Anyway,
glad you're back - hopefully see you for a pint before the year is out.

ps: Are you coming to London for a visit or because you're being deported?

On Sun, 13 Nov 2016 at 18:10 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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