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Shakespeare and a Dialog between a US Judge and a Terrorist

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jimmie

“That which you are my thoughts cannot transpose: Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell; Though all things foul would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so.” (Macbeth, act 4, sc. 3) Comment.  In a … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and the Weather, take 1

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jimmie

“Why didst thou promise such a beauteous day, And make me travel forth without my cloak, To let base clouds o’ertake me in my way, Hiding thy bravery in their rotten smoke?” (SON 34) Comment.  Here in the US Northwest, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Memorial Day and Notes from a Real Veteran

Posted on May 27, 2013 by jimmie

“…’tis my occupation to be plain; I have seen better faces in my times Than stands on any shoulder that I see Before me at this instant.” King Lear, act 2, sc. 2 Comment.  Scores of politicians and the military … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and some Unpalatable Truths about Imperialism

Posted on May 23, 2013 by jimmie

“’Twill vex thy soul to hear what I shall speak; For I must talk of murders, rapes and massacres, Acts of black night, abominable deeds, Complots of mischief, treason, villanies Ruthful to hear, yet piteously perform’d” (Titus Andronicus, act 5, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Thatcher, Chavez,Two Funerals and One Abyss

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jimmie

“A man may fish with the worm that hath eat of a king, and eat of the fish that hath fed of that worm.” (Hamlet, act 4, sc. 3)   Comment. Nothing can better represent the chasm, the divide, the … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Boston, Texas and a Tale of Two Tragedies

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jimmie

“When beggars die, there are no comets seen; The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes” (Julius Caesar, act 2, scene 2) Comment. The April 15 bombing in Boston continues to dominate the American corporate media. The blasts killed … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on a Brave and Courageous Man

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jimmie

“His life was gentle: and the elements So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world, This was a man!” (Julius Caesar, act 5, sc. 2)  Comment. Here are the words of Cindy Sheehan, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Antony, the Roman Empire and the American Empire

Posted on February 17, 2013 by jimmie

“Let Rome in Tiber melt, and the wide arch Of the ranged empire fall! Here is my space.” (Antony and Cleopatra, act 1, sc. 1) Comment. When assessing empires it pays to compare the Roman with the American Empire. The … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Improbable Fiction and Incredible Reality

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jimmie

“If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.” (Twelfth Night, act 3, sc. 4) Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, the one to whom the Pope said in person, “Thank you for helping to … Continue reading →

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Another St. Valentine, another Shakespearean Compliment

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jimmie

“The field’s chief flower, sweet above compare, Stain to all nymphs… More white and red than doves or roses are” (Venus and Adonis) As a curiosity item, here is a letter from an illustrious and historical character to his Valentine … Continue reading →

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