-Caveat Lector- ----- Original Message ----- From: Dmitry Kuzmenko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 2:31 PM Subject: A look from ex-USSR (was Repetitive music) Bill Fox wrote: > > Beard, Alaska, et al mainstream! The masses have dumbed down and it > shows in the music they choose. It even shows on internet mailing > lists where some of the more intelligent people hang out (IMO). They > don't know plural from possesive. Their, there, and they're are used > interchangably. And so on. Bill, Looking from Ukraine, I can only say I feel for you. But, I should add that you probably had some time to accustom yourself for the changes. There is the similar story taking place here, in Ukraine and I do believe the situation in Russia is not any different. But the changes are so abrubt! It really shocks to see the intellectual and moral decay of the society which used to be rather educated (although much brain-washed with Soviet propaganda). And it took as little as ten years for the total change of society's orientation. Speaking of popular music. There were special Artistic Councils in former USSR that were responsible for content of every piece of art published here, including novels, poetry, songs, movies and so on. They often prevented expression of alternative points of view. But, on the other hand they kept some level anybody ought to reach in order to take a chance to meet an audience: publish a book, make a movie, or record an album. The present situation is totally different. Any person who is not gifted but has enough money for promotion can become a "star" and fill radio and TV with absolute sh*t. Instead of Artistic Councils of former USSR there are Money Bags who decide. Sorry for whining, I just had to get this out of my chest. Best wishes, Dmitry DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
