Jaded Ju's blog, which has had a recent redesign--I think of its style as Depressive Baroque--tipped me off to the existence of The International Jewish Conspiracy web site. I don't actually qualify as a member, but I feel obliged to point out that if I did, I certainly would not tell you.

Speaking of conspiracies, I've been rather stunned by the degree of pussy-footing around the issue of anti-semitism as it relates to Mel Gibson and his hateful movie. But then again, as a lesbian, I already know Gibson is no stranger to hate. Gays and lesbians have long tousled with Mel Gibson over the anti-gay sentiments he's espoused both on and off screen. It's no accident that Satan appears to be androgynous in his film, nor that things go seriously wrong after one man kisses another. So is it really surprising that Mel felt compelled to make a film zealously focused on punishing a nearly naked male body? Methinks the lady doth whip too much.

Oh, look what I made: