Is This What We Fought The Punk Wars For?

Artrockers,
Louis XIV was famous for his parties, totally decadent, with people (serfs) playing the part of statues scattered around the grounds of Versaille, painted in gold and silver from head to foot. Such were the excesses of Louis XIV that the seeds of the destruction of the monarchy, which would come to pass after 1789, were planted during his reign.
In the 1920s and 30s there developed a group of rich, spoilt ninnies known as The Bright Young People who, despite slump, recession and depression (the like of which we can have no concept) held lavish parties themed around childhood and such like. Champagne, gin and caviar abounded as they partied their way toward the looming abyss of 1939. They were deplored and pilloried for their selfish, 'let them eat cake' attitude towards the starvation that surrounded them.
Reg Dwight held a party last week: “It’s a Lady Gaga Wonderland,” said Sir Elton, as he mingled in the grounds with 650 guests, many of whom appeared bemused by the strait-jacketed performance artists dangling from the trees, and the “men-in-white-coats” and “bandaged” waiters serving cocktails in medicine bottles, and canapés in metal surgical tray' More here
Plus ca change eh?
But seriously - is this what we fought the Punk Wars (1976 - 78) for?
Time to chase a few souls down Park Lane with dripping knives? I think so.

Tom Artrocker