Elucidation from the Loony Side

there is an edge to this article that elevates it above the plane of unadulterated crap that the fitter, happier Omar Qureshi projects it down to.

quite surprised by the subject and the intensity of the introspection too.
what he seems to be saying is that the over-exposure to media, combined with a gullible disposition, can lead a person (not necessarily the author, though the possibility is not excluded) to drug use in order to still the fierce but temporary protests of his original nature against the vegetating (and other dissipating) effects of said exposure.

interesting theory, but perhaps not applicable in its entirety to a large and heterogeneous population. some elements here and there, certainly, to some people, but not all to all. which might explain the consternation provoked here.

note to eds: needs some editing ``in my humble opinion``.

Credit goes to where it is due - zuhair has penned it very well. I think there is no escape from media induced depression these days. My day starts with the images of helpless human beings being sodomized by dogs in army facilities and ends with the pictures of charred corpses of 5 year olds in a wedding. Thanks a lot psycopaths, who have taken over this world now.

omar:

coming from you (or any reader)this is acceptable: this is pure unadulterated crap...

--in this interactive medium anyone can express his/her personal opinion...

but this is not: -- i suppose though to praise something like this would be considered quite fashionable however...

--this is blatant and unwanted editorial intrusion;)

(i take back above if you understand the prelude to the love song of alfred j prufrock in its original format)

rgds,

t

ps: the word `editorial` is being used figuratively - no personal aspersions

re: 5

Yes...the author seems to be saying what exactly?

this is pure unadulterated crap -- i suppose though to praise something like this would be considered quite fashionable however

eh.

zuhair:

well crafted, succinct, mad and maddening:)...was it written under the influence?

...and to boot you`re from karachi too...(if you read this `zeh`r` your `too` obsession is getting infectious;))

rgds,

t

Good one Zuhair.Somehow I feel this piece finds itself midway between a satire and spinechilling truth,tries to reach both ways but reaches nowhere. Also, almost each sentence is a compound sentence.Usage of more simple sentences would make it more readable.Anyhow, a really good attempt.

a very honest insight.

i read somewhere that at the root of madness lies the belief that everything is set up against you. this is widely prevalent in our times and exists in varying degrees. it`s still madness nonetheless.

the wisdom of the sages is the opposite of this, that is, the belief that everything is rigged in your favor.