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Influence of the Stars
I don't often read horoscopes. But quite a few people sent me a clip of this one from Cancer for the week of June 8, 2000: "I see no reason why you should agree to your 'incarceration' in the lower depths much longer, Cancerian. In the opinion of both me and the cosmic powers that be, you've been punished enough. You have finished serving your time, paying your dues and carrying out your atonement. Therefore, I urge you to lobby hard for freedom in the coming days. If your oppressors show any resistance, start scheming about how to break out and escape by any means possible. To inspire your efforts, I encourage you to acquire a 'Get Out of Hell Free' card, which is available at..." and my address, with instructions to send $2.
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The clip is from Rob Brezsny's syndicated Free Will Astrology column, and the resulting flood of orders from all over the U.S. is testament to power of Rob's unorthodox (read: entertaining) approach. He said "Go buy this" and his readers did, even though they seemed to have the impression that $2 only bought one card! I wonder how surprised they were to get 20.
Even beyond that mention, the "GOOHF" card orders continue to stream in at an amazing rate. I am plenty astounded that I had to go back to press yet again this week for more cards -- you people must really be bad! (But "Sin all you want -- we'll print more.")
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