Dear Austin Chronicle, Gee. I just tried to e-mail our president and Mrs. Bush about how disappointed I am they just couldn't sign on with the environmental reality that everyone but really rich Republicans seem to grok. Mr. Bush's state is currently reflecting the Sahara and yet he won't take FDR measures to rescue our beautiful continent. This also reminds me, given that Laura is on a “veil” trip in her way. I think suicide bombers, et al, are like those Taliban drag queens New Yorker published in photos a few years ago: Young “warriors” in Kohl make-up, all fighting for Osama and his wives, who're probably dressed up in bustiers, garters, and silky, silky black stockings. All religion is S&M, oh lord help us. So, all the Texas fundamentalists, get really ready for the thirsts of 2005. I hope all the strip malls shrivel and the gas does indeed go to $400 a gallon and we all learn to plant herbs. Native herbs. And pray we haven't already fucked up the water due to stupid, shortsighted developers and “nouveau riches.” All power to Mr. L. Black and all yer crew.