is there anyone out there who’s both read the book atlas shrugged by ayn rand and also payed close attention to the lyrics of the song pacific 231 by burning airlines? listening just now — and i mean really listening — i swear that he must have written the song after reading that book. talk of contradictions, crushing fragility, and a lot of train/rail/engine/motion references . . . it can’t just be me. unless j. robbins just happened to have the same ideas about society as ayn rand, which would be sort of weird if the two were independent.

well if anyone agrees, feel free to write me and tell me i’m not just a crazy nerd.

and what’s this? no family guy tonight? i turn on the tv at 9:30 to see the premier-freaking-episode of temptation island!?! words can’t describe my disgust and disappointment. it was going to be the highlight of my dull wednesday night. goddamn televeision.