On a much more serious note, at least about as serious as Poland can be, the ultra-conservative government is making a fool of itself again with the "investigation" into whether the Teletubbies promote homosexuality. This would be funny if it wasn't connected with the overall crackdown on gays in Poland. And this is what Bush considers a major U.S. ally; there aren't many left to be sure, but Poland? Like the tragic situation in this country, surely the Poles are rolling their eyes at the antics of their government. And, as usual it's just my personal opinion, but I find the Teletubbies scary, more like invaders from Mars.

Ewa Sowinska, government-appointed children rights watchdog said she was concerned with the apparently gay red purse carried by Tinky Winky. It's as if someone just had to take up the mantle once Falwell finally died. You can also follow the plight of gay Poles on Simon's blog. You can read about Polish fascists (an oxymoron if ever there was one) here. Simon is right; haven't the Poles learned enough about the evil of the Far Right? Maybe they need to be divided again between Germany and Russia to get a grip.

If everyone just wore a dress every now and then there would probably be a sane world.