I remember seeing stark parallels between the proponents of war/American people, and an abusive husband/battered wife, so your "kiss the good looking girl" analogy is particularly well-taken.

I don't think she feels especially pretty anymore, but I expect the laudanum helps.

No more questions, but a couple of fun links:

Lost theory: <link>

Post punk: <link>

You're ahead of me as usual. Maybe on the mirror fray, but certainly not on this one.