Monthly Archives: January 2013

Shakespeare, Dante and the Italian Plays and a quote on absence

Posted on January 22, 2013 by jimmie

This website webmaster will be absent for a few days in Italy, where he will give presentations on his book “Il Nostro Dante Quotidiano – 3500 modi di cavarsela con Dante”. Translation, “Our Daily Dante – 3500 ways to get … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on the Pope Blessing the CIA Director

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jimmie

“’Tis too much proved – that with devotion’s visage And pious action we do sugar o’er The devil himself.”  (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 1) Comments. If the director of the CIA, Leon Panetta, can get a blessing from the Pope, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on King who had a dream and Obama who has a drone

Posted on January 18, 2013 by jimmie

IAGO. Will you hear me Roderigo? RODERIGO. Faith, I have heard too much; for your words and performance are no kin together. (Othello, act 4, sc. 3) Martin Luther King is a cultural icon who, these days, must be used … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and the Hounding to Death of a Noble Heart

Posted on January 15, 2013 by jimmie

“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night sweet prince: And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!”  (Hamlet, act 5 sc. 2) Aaron Swartz, Internet pioneer, crusader for open access and a social justice activist, took his life last … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Saudi-Arabian Style Executions

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jimmie

BUCKINGHAM Now, my lord, what shall we do, if we perceive Lord Hastings will not yield to our complots? GLOUCESTER Chop off his head, man; somewhat we will do… (King Richard III, act 3, sc. 1) Last Wednesday, Saudi Arabian … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Anger and Rampant Injustice

Posted on January 10, 2013 by jimmie

“My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, Or else my heart concealing it will break.” (Taming of the Shrew, act 4, sc. 3) Few people know about Lynne Stewart, as the corporate media is adroitly quiet about such … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Heavenly Shows & the Presidential Inauguration

Posted on January 8, 2013 by jimmie

“When devils will the blackest sins put on, They do tempt at first with heavenly shows, As I do now.” (Othello act 2, sc. 3) The topic “heavenly show” referred to in this entry is the President’s Inauguration Phantasmagoria shortly … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on the Afghans’ Point of View

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jimmie

“In time we hate that which we often fear. ” (Antony and Cleopatra, act 1, sc. 3) The news from the corporate media is such that, should they declare that today Jan 6, 2013 is Sunday, it is advisable to … Continue reading →

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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) … Continue reading →

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