Tuesday 19 October 2010
Monday 18 October 2010
Yukio Mishima's Temple of the Golden Pavilion
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| I've just finished reading this novel for the first time. It's very good though not as 'direct line' as some of Mishima's shorter novels; and it's written in the first person narration which is different again. It's a fascinating insight into what, I guess, we call neuroticism, per se; but really also into the human condition in terms of why it's so easy in every generation for wars to happen. It's a good study of the deep desire to find meaning within neurosis and then to find meaning in the overthrowing of all its causal indices, in pursuit of a kind of apolitical apocalyptic liberty. He's a great writer, for sure. That he lived at all is remarkable, that he wrote so damn well is an enormous gift. He writes of things few other writers do and with an acuity and detail that is really astounding. He illustrates the powerful rage and lust to otherthrow the binding immoral ordinary and in this way does give insights as much into what is currently called factional terrorism and also the neurosis bordering upon real psychosis that keeps leading America, and the UK and various satllites like Australia, so willingly into profoundly destructive conflicts; seeking meaning in hubris and in the deaths of Iraqis, Afghanis etc and all under the pretext of that notional liberty and the sick righteousness of these current Dark Ages. |
Monday 11 October 2010
Sunday 10 October 2010
North Korea: Maoist Neo-Confucianism (Right Wing), Central Socialist Core, State Capitalism,Korean Juche, a waning America, a bankrupt and humbled Japan, a restive and politically split South Korea, and & Old Colonial Remnant Catholic Shamanism, elevating the Revered Mother. Now that's a combination the world just hasn't seen before. Real Year of the Tiger change.
The Most Significant Statement of Political intent from Pyongyang for many decades; regarding Brilliant Comrade Un
"Our people take pride in the fact that they are blessed with great leaders from generation to generation," Yang said.
"Our people are honoured to be led by the great president Kim Il Sung and the great general Kim Jong-il. Now we also have the honour of being led by General Kim Jong-un."
So, Kim Jong Un, the youngest son, the fierce and stubborn fighter, heavy smoker and drinker, schooled in the International West...he did it. He got there. He's it...and his Mum was Japanese. Of honoured Korean wrestler lineage, for sure, but a Japanese citizen, and a beautiful and evocative dancer from Osaka; and now Revered Mother. Remarkable world... and on 10/10/2010 as well and in the Year of the Tiger. Wow! Change.
I'd be betting that it was the torpedoing of the South Korean navy ship that really clinched it for him. An old painful debt repaid proportionally and in kind to his Brothers of the South. Family business. No one else's business at all.
"Our people are honoured to be led by the great president Kim Il Sung and the great general Kim Jong-il. Now we also have the honour of being led by General Kim Jong-un."
So, Kim Jong Un, the youngest son, the fierce and stubborn fighter, heavy smoker and drinker, schooled in the International West...he did it. He got there. He's it...and his Mum was Japanese. Of honoured Korean wrestler lineage, for sure, but a Japanese citizen, and a beautiful and evocative dancer from Osaka; and now Revered Mother. Remarkable world... and on 10/10/2010 as well and in the Year of the Tiger. Wow! Change.
I'd be betting that it was the torpedoing of the South Korean navy ship that really clinched it for him. An old painful debt repaid proportionally and in kind to his Brothers of the South. Family business. No one else's business at all.
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