simulacrum
QT When you have a chance, read "George Bush as Presidential Simulacrum" by Carol V. Hamilton. The article is at
http://www.ctheory.net/text_file.asp?pick=427
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past "shit the fuck!" she yelled. "whoa, back up kids."

a black lump lay in the shade of a bush, partially covered by snow. a sharp beak pointed up, black feathers curled, a shiny black eye glinted in the dappled sun.

she found a big stick and poked it cautiously. no movement. she used the stick to dig the body out and laughed. "it's a decoration! how'd it get here?"
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