I am in the middle of re reading Hunter S. Thompson's "Generation of Swine, Gonzo Papers Vol. 2, Tales of Shame and Degradation in the 80's."
A journal of sorts in which the good Doctor comments on the current state of politics in the USA and more. The entries run from 1985 through 1987. It reads like it was written yesterday. From the upcoming presidential race to the war in the middle east. It's all there. Incredible. 20 year old writings that are relevant and timely now in 2007. History doesn't repeat itself till you see it first hand. A generational repeat. Just another big fucking do over by a bunch of people so distanced from the every day that they have no idea of the consequences of their actions. And they couldn't care less.
But I digress.
Just read the book, if you are into such things.
And do it anyway even if you are not.