Hi, russian

Ever since this blog started, I´ve been suprised by an unexpected--pretty much unexplainable--amount of visits from Russia.

It seems to me this could be most likely caused by two reasons:

1) Many russians speak and read English fluently; they are looking to improve or boost their proficiency by enjoying some spectacular literature in the safety of their homes and the warm company of a vodka glass.

2) Somekind of digital worm or program visits, automaticly and by chance, many blogspot sites, in the search of key words, such as, jum, English perhaps? Godzilla? Bridge? Poetry?

A third reason, not as likely, could involve a spying activity with a very unclever disguise. Of course, I am pushed to consider this choice more seriously than others given the recent unveiling of huge vigilance practices from some countries to their citizens and other countries.

But, goddamn it, why is all this fake shock about? Spying is a tool for power and control. Every capable country has an agency explicitly destined for this purpose.

Around 500 B.C. the tyrannical Dionysius of Siracuse created an ear-shaped jail for his suspects and enemies. From a certain point, and in concordance with its shape, you could hear clear as water everything said inside it.

It still exists. It is called the Dionysius ear! But, you know, back then we humans were not so hypocrite to each other, were we? The Human Rights speech wasn´t delivered to those who had to be calmed down.

So, russian, if you read this, say hi. If you are a worm, I wish someday digital crows are invented and, if you are a spy, well, good work fancy boy, you might learn something useful out of this...

Cheers, мой русский читатель!!