Rajneeshpuram was the real deal when it came to crazy cult activity. And it is sooooooo Oregon, oh man. Both the Rajneeshees, and the local response; they both tell different sides of the Oregon story.

Also, people, the Oregon Experience documentaries - a fine PBS production of long standing - is a gold mine for POETV, just saying.

zest what are the top ten cults you've been a part of?

Man, never have I rooted for conservative rednecks so hard.

These people are everything I don't like about "I'm spiritual but not religious" people. Just a syncretic pabulum that tells you you're special and better than the unenlightened, is compatible with consumerism and petty middle class aspirations, and doesn't actually require anything from you. Just look at these old white fucks and their angry dead eyes.

Narrated by NPR Weekend Edition Host, Scott Simon.

Probably my favorite ICU song, though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrwQpbzzOBw