“As nearly as possible, no nationalist ever thinks, talks, or writes about anything except the superiority of his own power unit. It is difficult if not impossible for any nationalist to conceal his allegiance. The smallest slur upon his own unit, or any implied praise of a rival organization, fills him with uneasiness which heContinue reading “RKS Literature: Obsession as One Principal Characteristic of Nationalist Thought (George Orwell)”
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RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “Somewhere in the Amazonian Basin”
Somewhere in the Amazonian Basin Nine-hundred-dollar shoes Certainly not from factory 961in the PRC Adorn the religious spreader Words as thick as peanut butter Sticky Difficult for the anyone to digest Bring God to the dispossessed Amazonian indigenous in some squalid drug and crime ridden town The great resurrection of Elmer Gantry Gathering souls inContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “Somewhere in the Amazonian Basin””
RKS Literature: The Distinction Between Nationalism and Patriotism (George Orwell)
“By “patriotism” I mean a devotion to a particular place and a particular way of life, which one believes to be the best place in the world but has no wish to force upon other people. Patriotism by its very nature is defensive, both militarily and culturally. Nationalism, on the other hand, is inseparable fromContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Distinction Between Nationalism and Patriotism (George Orwell)”
RKS Literature: International Sports Mimics Warfare (George Orwell)
“At the international level sport is frankly mimic warfare but the significant thing is not the behaviour of the players but the attitude of the spectators and behind the spectators, of the nations who work themselves into furies over these absurd contests, and seriously believe-at any rate for short periods- that running, jumping and kickingContinue reading “RKS Literature: International Sports Mimics Warfare (George Orwell)”
“Lost in Puppydom: Rory Dylan Stephen’s Puppydom”: “FROM THE WHITE ROCKET TO THE WHITE TURTLE”
FROM THE WHITE ROCKET TO THE WHITE TURTLE Bob has noted my speed when chasing squirrels. I can run like the wind and have great dexterity. My winter walks were always brisk and we could always get from A to B Lickety Split. Now our walks have slowed down. The snow is shrinking exposing wonderfulContinue reading ““Lost in Puppydom: Rory Dylan Stephen’s Puppydom”: “FROM THE WHITE ROCKET TO THE WHITE TURTLE””
RKS Poetry Anthology: “The Attraction of High Fashion”
The Attraction of High Fashion Beautiful people Beautiful bodies Beautiful faces Anorexia inspiration! Old rich vampirish geezers google-eyed fixated on the runway Being and watching the sirloin cuts of life But another photograph away but For now Clicking and whirring Anemic furiousity All for the new fall line Fabricating the New Lifestyle For all toContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology: “The Attraction of High Fashion””
RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “WARD 23 A”
WARD 23 A Eating burgers and sipping Fanta An entire ward of men gone banana We watched the idiot (did you have to say that word so loudly) box Lawrence Welk (or was it Bert Parks) jumped out and grabbed me But I pushed him back into the tube Ed Sullivan used to stroll outContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “WARD 23 A””
RKS Literature: Freedom Compared to the Poor Female Cousin in Certain Middle-Class Families (Albert Camus)
“Among us, for instance, in Western Europe, freedom is officially approved. But such freedom makes me think of the poor female cousin in certain middle-class families. She has become a widow, she has lost her natural protector. So she has been taken in, given a room in the top floor, and is welcome in theContinue reading “RKS Literature: Freedom Compared to the Poor Female Cousin in Certain Middle-Class Families (Albert Camus)”
RKS Literature: The Death of a Lying and Comfort Loving Europe (Albert Camus)
“Let us rejoice, indeed, at having witnessed the death of a lying and comfortable Europe and being faced by cruel truths. Let us rejoice as men because a prolonged hoax has collapsed and we see clearly what threatens us.” Albert Camus, “Create Dangerously”, 1957.
RKS Literature: The Justification of a Writer (Albert Camus)
“We must know that we can never escape the common misery and that our only justification, if indeed there is any justification, is to speak up, insofar as we can, for those who cannot do so. But we must do so for all those that are suffering at the moment, whatever may be the glories,Continue reading “RKS Literature: The Justification of a Writer (Albert Camus)”
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