I thought and pondered about being 'funny' about THIS but 'justice'
isn't funny (unless u r Jon Stewart…did I just kill sr…ahhhhh:…….)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Terrible Hamlet ....Stewart. Colbert does a great 'Betty' Bacall. ......
Tom Hanks Jury Service
President Barack Obama Jury Service
I am trying desperately to be 'funny'….but all I want is to shoot watermelons in the air with Sr. Bill Murray!
[Hanks admitted that he was YI&&^E$%$#
'cause he had a crappy bike in Hawaii on holiday with the 'Pres OB'!
And, no, they just used the poor 'HW' smuck to get Pres OMuck…no no no
…future 'Pres' Colbert knows that doesn't ever happen…life is
sweet….life is Mike Leigh …oh me means-the Canadian schmuck Mike …who
knew he would be the alternate Pres….
Zebedee…..what
happened …we used to get a good night's sleep…now we are up for all
eternity on ….opiods dont't do THAT my brother …!!!
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.
I have to say something.
Far be it for me to dispute any allegations against movie producer Harvey Weinstein. I could not say that the NYT reporting isn't 100% factual correct. I would not say that 100% of the women alleging impropriety from Mr Weinstein aren't telling the truth. It is fact that Mr Weinstein settled out of court several similar allegations from women over the years.
What worries me and is endemic in America (but also the U.K.) is that no-one ever voiced IF these allegations are true. Except for a few lone voices no one wanted to hear Mr Weinstein's side of the 'affair'. It sets a very dangerous precedent when respected A List movie stars can instantly destroy a man's career and credibility by simply voicing their voice. And I would be the first to agree that justice is not always served by the judicial system, rich and poor alike. Should one set a different 'bar' just because Mr Weinstein was a producer of quality movies rather than just money making endeavors? No, of course not.
Victims are extremely brave to come forward especially if they are far from A-list and power. And one can say well why not sooner? In the case of A-list I would certainly ask that question.
The self righteousness of America worries me deeply. NO ONE of Hollywood- even Republicans wanted Trump as President but he won the election democratically. One may argue it was the fault of this or that in the American system. But one could argue that if one were a losing Republican against Obama.
What ever happened to human curiosity? What ever happened to doubt? There is all the world difference between confidence and self righteousness. The latter will sink you faster than stones in your pockets.
I have mused a lot about all this. But they should remain unspoken. And this is not to do with
Mr. Weinstein really but It's a crying shame that in this 'politically correct' modern world the mere act of innocently sending someone flowers can so easily and willfully be misconstrued with stalking.
It's a gorgeous autumn (or is it 'Spring' day) in NY today, and has been for over a week. I was making 'notes' in my garden [I know I should be so lucky, lucky...] and thought of Vaughan Williams' birthday. The Lark Ascending was inspired by a poem of the same name written by George Meredith, which tells the tale of a skylark singing an impossibly beautiful, almost heavenly, song. Vaughan Williams was working on The Lark Ascending in 1914, just as World War I broke out. He was on holiday in Margate when a young boy spotted him making notes and thought he was writing a secret code, so he informed a police officer and the composer was temporarily arrested in case he was a German spy!
Plus ça fffing change…..
I mused a bit more.
None of this is an apologee for Mr Harvey Weinstein. But when I think of the scumbags, liars, fraudsters etc of America. Hello! Who would you rather have dinner with. Even that sounds 'cheesy'. I know. But Mr Weinstein changed Hollywood. He fought for a Hollywood that may just have said something about the world you hadn't thought of. Still. (He fought for Bully so that the kids who WERE could see the film- I'm not getting sentimental or any such. But I totally believe that there is a clique (and I know totally it exists) that just wants the same old. Same old. It never wanted me quite clearly. And it loved the Weinstein money just wished it didn't carry political weight. It's true!
AMERIKA !
! !
Every night I take the pills that allow morning break
Such indulgence break such morning….
So oft I think.
Please. Nobody asked.
So oft it is the pleasant day
When no cloud is astray
Today a wood pecker scrambled his way
No ants upon that tree nor branch
Nor was there yesterday
Flattery to think you came my way today
But flattery to think I sat all day…..
Please do not ask.
℗Andrew9.30pm Oct 12 2017
Far be it for me to dispute any allegations against movie producer Harvey Weinstein. I could not say that the NYT reporting isn't 100% factual correct. I would not say that 100% of the women alleging impropriety from Mr Weinstein aren't telling the truth. It is fact that Mr Weinstein settled out of court several similar allegations from women over the years.
What worries me and is endemic in America (but also the U.K.) is that no-one ever voiced IF these allegations are true. Except for a few lone voices no one wanted to hear Mr Weinstein's side of the 'affair'. It sets a very dangerous precedent when respected A List movie stars can instantly destroy a man's career and credibility by simply voicing their voice. And I would be the first to agree that justice is not always served by the judicial system, rich and poor alike. Should one set a different 'bar' just because Mr Weinstein was a producer of quality movies rather than just money making endeavors? No, of course not.
Victims are extremely brave to come forward especially if they are far from A-list and power. And one can say well why not sooner? In the case of A-list I would certainly ask that question.
The self righteousness of America worries me deeply. NO ONE of Hollywood- even Republicans wanted Trump as President but he won the election democratically. One may argue it was the fault of this or that in the American system. But one could argue that if one were a losing Republican against Obama.
What ever happened to human curiosity? What ever happened to doubt? There is all the world difference between confidence and self righteousness. The latter will sink you faster than stones in your pockets.
I have mused a lot about all this. But they should remain unspoken. And this is not to do with
Mr. Weinstein really but It's a crying shame that in this 'politically correct' modern world the mere act of innocently sending someone flowers can so easily and willfully be misconstrued with stalking.
It's a gorgeous autumn (or is it 'Spring' day) in NY today, and has been for over a week. I was making 'notes' in my garden [I know I should be so lucky, lucky...] and thought of Vaughan Williams' birthday. The Lark Ascending was inspired by a poem of the same name written by George Meredith, which tells the tale of a skylark singing an impossibly beautiful, almost heavenly, song. Vaughan Williams was working on The Lark Ascending in 1914, just as World War I broke out. He was on holiday in Margate when a young boy spotted him making notes and thought he was writing a secret code, so he informed a police officer and the composer was temporarily arrested in case he was a German spy!
Plus ça fffing change…..
I mused a bit more.
None of this is an apologee for Mr Harvey Weinstein. But when I think of the scumbags, liars, fraudsters etc of America. Hello! Who would you rather have dinner with. Even that sounds 'cheesy'. I know. But Mr Weinstein changed Hollywood. He fought for a Hollywood that may just have said something about the world you hadn't thought of. Still. (He fought for Bully so that the kids who WERE could see the film- I'm not getting sentimental or any such. But I totally believe that there is a clique (and I know totally it exists) that just wants the same old. Same old. It never wanted me quite clearly. And it loved the Weinstein money just wished it didn't carry political weight. It's true!
AMERIKA !
! !
Every night I take the pills that allow morning break
Such indulgence break such morning….
So oft I think.
Please. Nobody asked.
So oft it is the pleasant day
When no cloud is astray
Today a wood pecker scrambled his way
No ants upon that tree nor branch
Nor was there yesterday
Flattery to think you came my way today
But flattery to think I sat all day…..
Please do not ask.
℗Andrew9.30pm Oct 12 2017
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