The first 9/11 sceptic into print.

[Peter Dawson]

He's also supremely convinced that the moon landings were faked. Which is entertaining to watch, I must admit, but it does make you think twice about other things he's supremely convinced about - his Laurel Canyon series, for example.

But...the moon landings WERE faked.

Is there a consensus here about the moon landings? Or are you being facetious, Jack? I've never seen any (at the end of the day) convincing arguments or evidence that they were faked. I'd much prefer it if they were faked, and I'd prefer it if I were convinced that they were faked, but as I say, nothing has convinced me that they were faked, including Dave McGowan's writings. Though it's fun to read someone having a red hot go at scoffing at the "faked" moon landings.



What's the story about the movie studio in Wonderland Drive, Magda? I've read them all, but I can't recall.

The Laurel Canyon series reminds me a bit of the numerologists who pull significant numbers out of thin air and find earth-shattering significance in the timing of the most obscure and the most mundane occurrences. Like, why is it so surprising that people flocked to the same place - Laurel Canyon? Being trendy is trendy - surprise, surprise - especially for people who want to keep up to date with the latest trends. Being at the cutting edge of where-it's-at often involves moving to the "in" suburb, or the "in" street.

And the whole "sons and daughters of military/CIA workers" trend can also be seen to have a possible mundane explanation. The offspring of people who are high up in the military/intelligence power structure are more likely to take a leading role in challenging that power structure, as a part of the routine requirement that they challenge the authority of their parents. And they're more likely to feel confident enough to challenge the power structure because their parent's status has given them the confidence to do such a thing. Just like the kids of rich people are far more likely to have the confidence to take on and succeed with far more lucrative projects than their non-rich contemporaries are likely to take on and succeed at.

Though I do think all this stuff should be explored, and all leads chased down, because obviously there's been plenty of funny business going on.