So there I am, back yet again in that cool CD shop on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, a regular stop every time we're in town. I'm pretty pleased, because I've just purchased "Desi-Nation: A Collection Of Nu-Bhangra Grooves" (Punjabi breakbeats with soaring vocals, + traditional percussion & stringed instruments); plus "More Adventures Of FunkSoul Brothers" (60s/70s rarities); "Tekitoi" by Rachid Taha (Algerian dance-rock-folk-reggae); and A Fat Possum label sampler, "Not That Same Old Blues Crap 3."

I'm exchanging small talk with the short-haired, bespectacled 40ish lady ringing up my purchase and somehow mention that I'm visiting from my home in Seattle. The following conversation ensues. (I am paraphrasing).

SHE: Ah, The States. Lots of good music festivals down there. I'd love to go to Bumbershoot again in Seattle. But unless Bush is removed from office, I just won't be able.

ME: Hmmn. Well, of course, he was just re-elected in November. I guess then you won't be visiting the U.S. for at least three more years.

SHE: (sly smile). You never know. There could be an "accident" involving Bush.

ME: An accident? What do you mean?

SHE: Maybe arson, or a fatal poisoning.

ME: You'd like that, eh?

SHE: Indeed.

ME: What if some other Republican you really loathe is elected President after Bush? Will you boycott The States then, too?

SHE: Quite possibly. It's the only way I can register my disapproval. (Then, as we complete the sale, and I gather my goods to go)....But thank YOU for coming up HERE.

ME: (with a pleasant smile). My pleasure. I'll be back.....Regardless of who your prime minister is.

Posted by Matt Rosenberg at April 14, 2005 11:15 AM

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