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Shakespeare on the Bleak Future of the Middle Class

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jimmie

“The blood weeps from my heart when I do shape In forms imaginary the unguided days And rotten times that you shall look upon When I am sleeping with my ancestors” (King Henry IV part 2, act 4, sc. 4) Comments. At the end of these comments I will post a link to a video Read More

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Shakespeare on Europe’s Shameful Slavery to the Empire

Posted on December 19, 2012 by jimmie

 “I thought ye would never have given out these arms till you had recovered your ancient freedom: but you are all recreants and dastards, and delight to live in slavery to the nobility” (King Henry VI part 2, act 4, sc. 8) Comments. The Obama administration has already declared war on Syria, even if it Read More

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Shakespeare, Royal Pregnancies and the Tutoring of Stupidity by the Corporate Media

Posted on December 7, 2012 by jimmie

“ … thou, I fear, has given me cause to curse.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream, act 3, sc. 2) Comments. The announced pregnancy of Kate Middleton has triggered peaks of delight into the corporate media and associated establishment. My indifference to the matter is immeasurable, but the dramatic upsurge of apparent imbecility leads to one sociological Read More

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Shakespeare for Those who Complain about the Weather

Posted on December 5, 2012 by jimmie

“… entreat the north To make his bleak wind kiss my parched lips, And comfort me with cold – I do not ask you much, But beg cold comfort.” (King John, act 5, sc. 7) Comments. Apart from the oncoming festivities it is the time of the year when it is customary to complain about Read More

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Shakespeare on the Pleasure of Cursing (in Winter)

Posted on December 1, 2012 by jimmie

“Well could I curse away a winter’s night, Though standing naked on a mountain top, Where biting cold would never let grass grow, And think it but a minute spent in sport” (King Henry VI part 2, act 3, sc. 2) Comments. In this, our post-Orwellian world, officially informed by refined state propaganda – where Read More

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Shakespeare on Telemarketers and Consumerism

Posted on November 28, 2012 by jimmie

“Traffic’s thy god; and thy god confound thee!” (Timon of Athens act 1, sc. 1) Comments. This most appropriate quote comes to mind when reading about the events that occurred during the most recent “Black Friday”. Quoting from a published report, “You can tell the health of the tree by the quality of its fruits. Read More

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Shakespeare and a Greeting to Remember and be Remembered by

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jimmie

“Let all the number of the stars give light To thy fair way!”  (Antony and Cleopatra, act 3, sc. 2) Comments. Salutations to all friends and visitors to the “Your Daily Shakespeare”. The webmaster is on his way to Florence for a formal presentation of his new book, (title translated), “Our Daily Dante – 3500 Read More

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Cheer up with a Shakespearean Cheer-up Quote

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jimmie

“… Cheer your heart; Be you not troubled with the time, which drives O’er your content these strong necessities; But let determined things to destiny Hold unbewail’d their way” (Antony and Cleopatra, act 3, sc. 6) Comments.  According to scientists and other experts, good poetry has an intrinsic therapeutic value. These lines are of universal Read More

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Shakespeare on McGovern’s Memorial, War, Peace, and Speakers’ Lies

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jimmie

 “… like one Who having unto truth, by telling of it, Made such a sinner of his memory, To credit his own lie.” (Tempest, act 1, sc. 2) Comments.  George McGovern, presidential candidate in 1972 who valiantly opposed the Vietnam War, (and when doing so was considered “anti-American”),  died this month. Those who followed McGovern’s Read More

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Shakespeare on October and Fall Poetry

Posted on October 14, 2012 by jimmie

”Sir, the year growing ancient, yet on summer’s death, nor on the birth Of trembling winter” (Winter’s Tale act 4, sc. 4) Comments.  Dr. Johnson observed in the “Idler” that “It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what Read More

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