Monthly Archives: July 2013

Shakespeare and Farewell to Shame

Posted on July 31, 2013 by jimmie

“I think our country sinks beneath the yoke; It weeps, it bleeds; and each new day a gash Is added to her wounds” Macbeth, act 4, sc. 3 For the unfamiliar Eric Holder is the US attorney general – he … Continue reading →

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The “Niggerization” of the Plantation

Posted on July 25, 2013 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 2, sc. 2) Hypocrisy is a flattering tribute to power. Occasionally political power must pretend … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Mandela, Myth and Celebrations

Posted on July 19, 2013 by jimmie

“To solemnize this day, the glorious sun Stays his course, and plays the alchymist; Turning, with splendour of his precious eye, The meagre cloddy earth to glittering gold.”  (King John, act 3, sc. 1) Comment.  When a man becomes a … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Obama and Zimmerman

Posted on July 16, 2013 by jimmie

“…And now remains That we find the cause of this effect, Or rather say, the cause of this defect, For this effect defective comes by cause: Thus it remains, and the remainder thus” Hamlet, act 2, sc. 2 Comment.  There … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and the Confirmation Hearing of the FBI Director

Posted on July 12, 2013 by jimmie

“The seeming truth which cunning times put on To entrap the wisest.” (Merchant of Venice, act 3, sc. 2) Comment. Watching a Senate confirmation hearing is a trying experience. Not because of the confirmation per se, but due to the … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Snowden, Morales and Slavery to the Empire

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jimmie

“…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 Comment.  The kidnapping of the aircraft of the President of Bolivia in concerted action by … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Open-eyed Conspiracy

Posted on July 1, 2013 by jimmie

“While you here do snoring lie, Open-eyed conspiracy His time doth take. If of life you keep a care, Shake off slumber, and beware: Awake, awake!” (Tempest, act 2, sc. 2) Comment.  It is universal knowledge that, in the 1600, … Continue reading →

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