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| Reviewed by Keith Rowley |
8/18/2007 |
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Paul,
You speak for so many uncomprehending souls, so concisely, so eloquently. The voices of dissent are dead or dying, silenced by political orthodoxy and the technological power of the state; silenced by a the dictatorhip of the majority. Modern day democracy has a chilling, Orwellian aspect that kills the very idea and concept of freedom.
Thanks for your insight - first piece I've added to my Authorsden library.
Keith |
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| Reviewed by Michael Hemingway |
8/3/2007 |
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| Good in a rhyming or metered sort of way, although a bit presumptuous. I mean, there are quite a few enemies of the state out there! Some better, some worse, some very competent, some incompetent!! |
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| Reviewed by Accoustic Blanket |
11/3/2006 |
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| Oh how this kind of stuff resonates with a side of me that if given free reign goes off in a tangent. I was arrested on a picket line in Warrington in 1983 (Eddie Shah dispute aka Stockport Messenger v the NGA) at the start of an epoch when union and political activists were deemed 'enemies of the state' by the enemy of social democracy - monetarism. Our crime was public order offences. That's a bloody laugh. The Eddie Shah testing ground for the 'Tebbit Law' aside (it was actually Wilson's 1967 law but placed on the statute books)Ian McGregor shuts down the coal industry and gets a knighthood, we (my dad was a miner) tried to save the industry and we get a summons. Now, 25 years after Thatcher's social dismantling of the state and society fabric, the very same Thatcherites bemoan the decline in society and community morality. These were the enemy of the state but they made us the bogeymen to sidetrack the finger of guilt. |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
10/25/2006 |
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The media wants us to know what it wants us to know, not what we need to know. Excellent, scathing indictment, Paul, convincingly penned.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green |
10/24/2006 |
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| Drum on!! |
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| Reviewed by Taylor Ryan |
10/23/2006 |
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I believe little of what I hear and read news wise these days...seen it twisted and turned and abused all too often at the expense and demise of others...and encouragement of the enemy...
Taylor~ |
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| Reviewed by Miss Pandora |
10/21/2006 |
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| Paul the reality we have now is so frightening. No smoking here, no drinking there, no disciplining your children, no fatty foods, bla bla bla...when will it all end,...gene doctoring in Gattica. Powerful write that I really enjoyed, you bring the message home very well. Love Panda :) |
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| Reviewed by richard cederberg |
10/20/2006 |
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"News at Eleven" indeed poet.
You paint the landscape with the reddened eyes of an Isaiah or a Jeremiah Paul.
And I must agree with Andre, our leaders, most of our bloody leaders, have become but a simulacrum, or a vague or insubstantial semblance of what the American, and all other countries need.
I find the sword/quill you wield to be effective. It cuts to the quick of the matter and does so without offending.
I salute you!
Light and Wisdom ...
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| Reviewed by A PAX |
10/18/2006 |
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wow!!!!!!!!!!
A keeper Paul........clap clap......standing ovation
pax A |
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| Reviewed by Kate Burnside |
10/17/2006 |
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| ABSOLUTELY!!! Our singular love of the morbid and perverse gives us the media we deserve (almost poetry!!) Whoever listens out for "good" news?! What we feast on, we become... de-sensitised at the very least. Can just hear you "performing" this and your One- Mad-Man-On-The-Loose act sounds one not to be allowed to get away... if you want Laurel and Hardy to back you up, Andy and I will be on the next northbound train... if we can find the station! PS Partytime not QUITE here yet, but you will be kept informed! :)) LOL Kate AD, your local correspondent... xx |
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| Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater |
10/16/2006 |
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A cast for a Williams Production Tales From the Apocolypse...the carpenters build the stage set Enemy of the State, about a dozen of us pitch our tents, add our ammenities, our names, Cliff Dwellers, Moonshiners, and the Jungle Camp features mint juleps that loosens our tongues for freedom of speech...Williams Productions serve a cultural function and very popular in literary circles...Williams, yes, Sir Paul Williams, a poetic innovator who puts Tales From the Apocolypse into impressive framework for the greater good of humanity...
Sage |
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| Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) |
10/16/2006 |
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| Todays England. Time to fight against the new oppressive state.. |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
10/16/2006 |
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A powerful poetic statement, Paul. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Peter Paton |
10/16/2006 |
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Paul
I suspect you are nearer to the truth than most would like to contemplate or consider..
Brilliant rave from the crypt
Peter |
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| Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader) |
10/16/2006 |
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| Right on the dot. We are supposed to have freedom, but woe betide you if you do not agree with the powers that be. Great poem. Victor |
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| Reviewed by Kate Clifford |
10/16/2006 |
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| Powerful write! |
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| Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) |
10/16/2006 |
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| "And then along came Jones, hard working Jones, along came Jones to save the day." Couldn't help but have a Coasters flashback as I read this gritty piece. |
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| Reviewed by jude forese |
10/15/2006 |
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| you capture the character and mindset of "the one everyone love's to hate" quite effectively, Paul ... they can't wait to be subjected to the news of his continual arrival but abhor his return ... |
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| Reviewed by * Aberjhani |
10/15/2006 |
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Wow, talk about a bit of powerhouse literary subversion! Reads like something by George Orwell in one of his more aggressive modes. Great piece from a great work in dynamic progress.
Aberjhani |
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| Reviewed by S J (Reader) |
10/15/2006 |
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Paul,
This chilled me to the bone! What is, and is to come, "Enemy of the State."
Profound work!
Sheila |
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| Reviewed by ~ Chanti |
10/15/2006 |
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You're such a good writer and poet Paul. Your talent shines in this one and I'm glad you posted it. It's also so good to read your work again. I've been such a haphazard member of this group.
Chanti |
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| Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson |
10/15/2006 |
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| Nicely done, Paul! Quite a juicy and meaty message -- one to sink my teeth into, chew and digest! Oh yeah, I really enjoyed! |
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| Reviewed by Sherry Heim |
10/15/2006 |
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To be a drone or not to be a drone, that is the question, then once that is decided, who do we believe or follow, or do we need to look inside ourselves and decide what we believe to be the truth. I don't think much has changed, it has probably always been like this, but it seems that we are now, finally, questioning authority, but we inject little power for change. Most of us sit back and point our finger and place blame, but we don't work toward a viable solution. Apathy abounds and it will, in the end, be the death of our freedom. Good write with lots to ponder, Paul.
Take care,
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| Reviewed by Handsum Hart |
10/15/2006 |
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I'm not a big fan of my local news, there's too many in-studio reporters for my liking.
Nice work, a no nonsense write.
Best wishes |
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| Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU |
10/15/2006 |
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"Enemy of the State"... Equals to "ENEMY OF HUMANITY"... is a live picture of any of those MEMBERS OF THE PERMANENT SEATS at United Nations Security Council.
I have enjoyed the imagery in this accomplished poetic task.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
10/15/2006 |
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Spot on with this gem Paul! A chilling reality!Superb writing!
Eileen |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
10/15/2006 |
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Chilling write Chuckie...no wonder I do not listen to the news anymore....it freaks me out!!
But some "Vampires are really cool....wink!!
Love Tinka |
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| Reviewed by Lew Duffey |
10/15/2006 |
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I'm not sure I know what to make of this one. I must admit it gives me something to ponder. It causes me to remind myself that freedom does not come freely. Many would call me an enemy of the state if I do not agree with the leaders. I have that right. I plan no bombings or revolutions but I have a mind. Is this what you are trying to say?
God Bless,
Lew |
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