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 ---- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ----- 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 > >