[kj] Return of the Diva

[bongo]

he's fine, and still a bit of a cunt :)






"due to a lack of trained trumpeters, the end of the world has been
postponed indefinitely..."

On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

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> At the risk of sounding unduly concerned, has anyone heard from Brendan
> from New Zealand? It's not that I'm keen to revive the vitriol match, but
> he seems to have gone quiet in the wake of that exchange -- and, more
> worryingly, the ensuing earthquake down there.
>
> Brendan? Are you still with us?
>
> -Alex in NYC
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> -----Original Message-----
> >From: gingoblin at easynet.co.uk
> >Sent: Nov 13, 2016 1:58 PM
> >To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)" <
> gathering at misera.net>
> >Subject: Re: [kj] Return of the Diva
> >
> >Welcome back!
> >
> >I'd normally be in London around those dates, but Hawkwind aren't doing
> >an Xmas gig this year it would seem!  I'm sure you'll survive ;-)
> >
> >Dave in Edinburgh
> >
> >
> >
> >On 13/11/2016 18:09, Alexander Smith 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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