Benjamin Disraeli(1804-1881)
In 1831 Disraeli during his visit to Cairo met Mahmet Ali who after a career of corruption and bloodshed made himself a Pasha of Cairo and master of Egypt. He was toying with the idea of parliamentary government asked Disraeli for his comments. The visitor mentioned a few difficulties in the way of Egyptian [...]
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Democracy
Posted in politics, tagged anecdotes, Disraeli, Egypt, historic parallels, Mohammed Ali, Pasha on April 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Poetry Please!
Posted in poetry, tagged Andrew Marvell, Benny Thomas, time, To His Coy Mistress on April 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Fruits Must Still be Plucked ©
Girls of all ages and places
Cased in calico or edged with laces,
Laved with scents and rouged
Or plain; plucked or waxed
With a breathing skin in hose
Or bare, I know your type;
Being a girl doesn’t need hype
Anymore than time to grow:
Buds are fine but stuck to its bough
Let your flowers be in [...]
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