Category Archives: Shakespeare in Politics

Shakespeare is an almost endless source of befitting situation for any occasion. The opinion on King Lear on authority may not be very orthodox, a dog obeyed in office. The quote may be included in a variety of situation, even during a business presentation or after dinner speech as an ironic self-effacing statement by a recognized authority.

Shakespeare, Obama 007, License to Kill (Americans too)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jimmie

“Off with the crown, and with the crown his head; And, whilst we breathe, take time to do him dead.” (King Henry VI part 3, act 1, sc. 4) Comment.  So says the Lancastrian Queen Margaret of the Yorkist Gloucester, captured in the battle of Sandal, during the War of the Roses. And “ …on Read More

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Shakespeare, Ethnic Cleansing and Destroying a Nation

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jimmie

“…. your heart Is cramm’d with arrogancy, spleen and pride.” (King Henry VIII, act 2, sc. 4) Comment. Queen Catherine correctly assessed the character of Cardinal Wolsey, secretary of state of King Henry VIII. The King wished to dump her to marry Ann Boleyn. He charged Cardinal Wolsey to bring her the unwelcome news while Read More

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Shakespeare, Julius Caesar and Unrepeatable Scenes

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jimmie

“How many ages hence Shall this, our lofty scene be acted over, In states unborn and accents yet unknown.” (Julius Caesar, act 3, sc. 1) Comment. Unlike Cassius’ predictions on the legacy of Caesar’s murder, the shameful, shameless and abhorrent acts of American imperialism are not to be acted over but buried into the cesspool Read More

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Shakespeare, the Environment, Utah, a Hero and the Justice System

Posted on May 28, 2013 by jimmie

Conscience is but a word that cowards use, Devised at first to keep the strong in awe. Our strong arms be our conscience, swords and law!” (King Richard III, act 5, sc. 3) Comment.  Richard III was right. Conscience is but a word – actually a dirty word, at least in the current judicial system, Read More

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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 brass with colored ribbons, in fancy uniforms and be-flagged and be-medalled attire, will rush to Read More

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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, sc. 1) Comment. The lines could be a fitting incipit to a CIA report, were Read More

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Shakespeare and the Hard Road of Justice

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jimmie

“ … Foul deeds will rise, Though all the world o’erwhelm them, to men’s eyes.” (Hamlet, act 1, sc. 2) Comment. A victory, or even a partial victory for justice are uneasy accomplishments in the age of unrestrained imperialism and unrestrained capitalism. Therefore the occurrence of even a partial victory is an occasion for celebration. Read More

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Shakespeare, Assange and How to Purchase a Coup d’Etat

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jimmie

“…  And oft is seen the wicked prize itself Buys out the law.” (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 3) Comment. Julian Assange is a prisoner in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Meanwhile governmental agencies from various “democratic” countries are deploying a vast array of resources to destroy Wikileaks and to arrest its founder, the said Julian Read More

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Shakespeare and Zionism

Posted on May 6, 2013 by jimmie

“If that the heavens do not their visible spirits Send quickly down to tame these vile offences, It will come, Humanity must perforce prey on itself, Like monsters of the deep.” (King Lear, act 2, sc. 2) Comment. The relentless and continuous crimes of the Zionist state cannot but excite the regret and indignation of Read More

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Shakespeare and the Extreme Madness of Imperialism

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jimmie

“Mad world! mad kings! mad disposition!” (King Lear, act 2, sc. 2) Comment. Some visitors of this web-site may have already viewed the horrifying and tragic video of the military Boeing 747 that crashed after take-off in Afghanistan.  The plane was loaded with (4) armored vehicles that were to be flown to Dubai, the destination Read More

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