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Shakespeare and the Military-Industrial Establishment

“…Nay, had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All unity on earth.” (Macbeth act 4, sc. 3) Comments.  Eugene Debs (1855 – 1926), an American union leader and one-time member of the Democratic Party wrote, “The feudal barons of the Middle Ages, the economic Read More

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Shakespeare on Greed for Gold and Consequences

“How quickly nature falls into revolt, When gold becomes her object!” (King Henry IV part 2, act 4, sc.4) Comments.  When the future Henry V tried the crown on his head in the room where his ailing father was dying, his intent was misunderstood. He was not anxious to wear the crown before his time Read More

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Greed, Power and Consequences

Then every thing includes itself in power, Power into will, will into appetite; And appetite, an universal wolf, So doubly seconded with will and power, Must make perforce an universal prey, And last eat up himself.” (Troilus and Cressida act 1, sc. 3) Tips for Use. Optimal words to concisely describe the structure of power. Read More

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