Orwell, Eat Your Heart Out

2003 so far...

-the SARS outbreak;
-the rising threat of West Nile;
-random wars in the Middle East;
-increased nuclear capabilities in scary places;
-religious tension;
-terrorism;
-the insane Winter and even more insanely hot Summer around the world; and
-the massive blackout

Is it me or does anyone else feel like they're playing a bit part in some second-rate, dystopian science fiction novel?