I think Charles Stross said it best[1], what we have now is effectively the ancien regime pre-revolutionary state; that MUST retain absolute control, lest the n

I think Charles Stross said it best[1], what we have now is effectively the ancien regime pre-revolutionary state; that MUST retain absolute control, lest the natural order be shattered irretrievably. In effect, the guardians of the status quo are in full panic mode and are not necessarily reacting rationally. This is why this incident should be investigated by ( on the UK side ) a parliamentary commission, and ( on the US side ) by an independent congressional commission. 1. http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2013/07/a-bad-dream.html http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2013/07/a-bad-dr...