Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones' assertion, "You can't always get what you want," is, sadly, as worn out as Tony Alva's sneakers. The song has been nearly lost to commodification, as now it seems to be associated with a new reality TV show that involves Tommy Hillfinger (sic) and scissors. Still, like all good art, it will outlast the forces that, through their exploitation, seek to wring all life from it. There is something in the DNA of the song (and the Stones) that resists total destruction.

The point is that you must "try some time." I love those three words. You must try. Perhaps not right now. Just some time. The hope of the message seems excellent. The song is a spiritual. The audacious chorus at its intro signals that Mick and the boys knew it was a redemptive song. And the sad narrative, that suggests dark motivations and tragic fallout, challenges but does not weaken the hope.

Of course, it is a seriously deteriorated message. So what. Derrida at the very least (and I believe it is not a lesser thought at all) reminded us that the stories that are unspoken or suppressed may be the ones that offer our most significant information. Those who have the power to make their stories heard are not necessarily the ones who transfer our most valuable stories. How do the recorded stories suggest the narratives that have been ignored?

Please document the version you know. What I want is to hear the other story. And when your story goes public, I will likely get what I need. Iddybud is putting it out there and making us remember. We can't really have too many bloggers talking about it. You know what I mean. Indeed, what is it about the memo that suggests it does not require further inquiry? It is not "rehashing" to talk about the Downing Street Memo. We must repeat it: You can't always get what you want, you can't always get what you want, you can't always get what you want. You will not get away with what you wanted, Mr. President. We will come back to it again and again.

Thank you for reading.