Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by John
“He’s in his fit now, and does not talk after the wisest.”
—Tempest, 2.2.75-76
Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 15th, 2008 by John
“When they will not give a doit to relieve a lame beggar,
they will lay out ten to see a dead Indian.” —Tempest, 2.2.32-34
Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by John
“Any strange beast there makes a man.”
—Tempest, 2.2.32
Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 13th, 2008 by John
“What have we here? a man or a fish? dead or alive?”
—Tempest, 2.2.24-25
Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by John
“To ebb,
Hereditary sloth instructs me.” —Tempest, 2.1.218
Obama On Top
Posted on May 11th, 2008 by John
Senator Barack Obama’s Democratic presidential primary lead over Sen. Hillary Clinton is widening due to his recent big win in North Carolina, along with a new increase in superdelegate endorsements. It’s far from official as yet, but his eventual nomination seems assured. I’ve arrived late to the Obama party, having first supported Rep. Dennis Kucinich and then former senator John Edwards, before each withdrew from the race.
Senator John McCain, for his part, seems to be doing his level best to elect Obama. McCain strongly resembles a huge pile of fail, assuring Republican voters that he will lead us to change, apparently by continuing Bush policies to the letter. Is there any possible way that this approach can win for the GOP in November–even given the mainstream media’s cheerleading for the Arizona senator’s allegedly “maverick” ways?
I don’t think so. Here’s to an Obama presidency, and may he find the courage to lead us democratically rather than via the corporations. Here’s to an even larger Democratic majority in Congress, and may it start representing us instead of money. Here’s to hope, no matter how faint.
Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 9th, 2008 by John
“Thou dost talk nothing to me.” —Tempest, 2.1.166
Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 8th, 2008 by John
“You cram these words into mine ears against the stomach
of my sense.” —Tempest, 2.1.102-3
Shakespearean Daily Diss
Posted on May 7th, 2008 by John
“What impossible matter will he make easy next?”
—Tempest, 2.1.85
