<HTML>thanks to people on the list who gave suggestions of post-modern texts that reference celebrity.   on another topic, this online discussion of "money and politics" may be of interest to some. . . >>Money and Politics - Who Owns Democracy? A National Deliberative Online Dialogue This spring the United States Senate will begin a debate on whether to change the current federal campaign finance laws. In conjunction with the debate, from March 19 - March 30, 2001, citizens and policy makers are invited to participate in a moderated, online discussion on Money and Politics - Who Owns Democracy?  The results of the Dialogue will be shared with policy makers.. . Participants will . . .consider three different public policy choices: Choice 1 -- Reform the Campaign Fund-Raising System Choice 2 -- Rein in Lobbyists and Politicians Choice 3 -- Publicize Political Donations, Don't Regulate Them . . . Registration for the Dialogue will be limited to 250 participants, but the site will be open to everyone for online viewing. This nonpartisan online deliberation is produced by Information Renaissance, a nonprofit organization that seeks to expand opportunities for public and educational participation in governmental activities through the use of the Internet. The Money and Politics Dialogue is supported by National Issues Forums Research, a nationwide network of organizations that deliberate about. . .issues such as Education, Ethnic Relations and Social Security Reform. . . Register [at]: http://www.network-democracy.org/map/ For additional information send e-mail to map@network-democracy.org or telephone 888-638-5323.>> </HTML>