"Those from below are floundering and always have been, he said. They are so frequently taking care of other people that they forget to take care of themselves. That is what they call politics and a lot of people live off of that. And they believe that politics can write the history of the World , they should write on toilet paper, at least that way it will be useful”. Jorn Riel. The cold virgin and other gossip. Ed 10/18.

This week, elections are in the air, some are over, others in preparation, some free, others less so, some contested. In any case, they all take place in the name of Democracy, true democracy. Delicious moments of delirium, extravagance, lies, but what can you do about it? What is happening in Wukan, China, is very exciting, but I fear what may come next. I hope I am wrong. Jérôme, in all modesty, this letter is dedicated to you.

Michel Phillippot