I believe Pound did slip into insanity, if not before, certainly during his
stay in Pisa. His fascism was not really frightening --honestly, who the
hell listened to Pound's ideas about economics? But, simply b/c he supported
such a system does not provide proof of insanity. He appears insane because
of the WAY in which he advocated his beliefs. His radio chats are just
insane rantings. They make little sense and doubtfully made any real sort
of political or philosophical impact on anyone who tuned in. There are
many, many other authors who truly impacted entire generations in a harmful
manner. Pound did NOT impact economics or politics -- thankfully, he left
his mark only on art and poetics. I think the fact that he tried to get
Confucius into Truman's hands when he returned from Pisa, just to choose one
example, is good proof that his mental state was at least questionable.
------Original Message------
From: Tim Romano <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: September 28, 2000 8:03:06 PM GMT
Subject: Re: what was and what was not
The lovely Caroline got around. She is remembered in popular song. Here are
but two.
Tim Romano
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Where it began
I can't begin to knowin'
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touchin' hands
Reachin' out
Touchin' me
Touchin' you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I
Look at the night
And it don't seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurtin' runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when I'm with you
Warm, touchin' warm
Reachin' out
Touchin' me
Touchin' you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh, no, no
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Sweet Caroline
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Where did your long hair go
Where is the girl I used to know
How could you lose that happy glow
Oh, Caroline no
Who took that look away
I remember how you used to say
You'd never change, but that's not true
Oh, Caroline you
Break my heart
I want to go and cry
It's so sad to watch a sweet thing die
Oh, Caroline why
Could I ever find in you again
Things that made me love you so much then
Could we ever bring 'em back once they have gone
Oh, Caroline no
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Carrol Cox" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: what was and what was not
> Ahsan Ali wrote:
>
> > Caroline, Expression
>
> Who is Caroline?
>
> Carrol Cox
>
>
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