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Belle

No; sorry - this just won't fly. I'll stand up for our leader here. In the first place, Richard Flannagan is one of the most vicious of our haters from the Left. He's a representative of what I call "the glass half empty" Left. Government can do no right (conservative, that is) and - according to pe...

Belle

Too right: get into that revenge!!

Belle

I blanch at your notions of 'patriotism'. One of the foundation principles of patriotism is loyalty to the nation itself. I don't see a scintilla of evidence, merely name-calling and derision about Trump's supporters - as though they're some kind of neanderthal pond scum. Patriotism? Pass. I'm sorr...

Belle

Doesn't negate the opportunity for you to learn about the real face of despotism.

And apropos Bill Maher: he was one of the most virulent cheer-leaders against Trump and then he has the self-righteous temerity to ask Larry King "how did we come to this"? Such a lack of self-awareness...!!!

Belle

I think this man gets it 100% right: (as usual). This was recorded in February. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5RcilC0mw0 I hear what you're saying but the fact is you wanted him gone Day 1, went looking for a reason and have finally found one. A never-ending quest to prove illegitimacy will have ...

Belle

where the stakes couldn't be higher. So embarrassing for your nation, seeing those politicians in Washington each and every day - day in and day out since the day Trump was elected - trying to shoot itself in the foot. Whoa there, pardner! Whether or not Trump will leave office voluntarily in 2021 ...

Belle

Points conceded in your comments. Happy to be agreeable. The solar panels are on every second house here in our area - which can only be a wonderful thing!! We built this place 15 years ago when they were less popular and far more expensive. We use gas for most household use now. Just to make myself...

Belle

I've also had another thought about this; the wine industry is regarded as something of a canary in the coal mine. Many viticulturists and vignerons in our area say they are seeing the consequences of 'climate change' on the grape harvest. Unquestionably, the harvest (aka vintage) has been moving fo...

Belle

I saw that article in the Australian just after I posted. But these are people with axes to grind as much as the climate warriors who offend you (and often me as well). What does it matter if there was a horrible heatwave in 1896? I entirely accept that. It doesn't change the facts in Australia thi...

Belle

I am sorry if I appear argumentative, but I also have to challenge your assertion that it is regularly 52 in the Pilbara. According to Wikipedia, we've never got to 52. "The highest maximum temperature was recorded as 50.7 °C (123.3 °F) at Oodnadatta on 2 January 1960, which is the highest official...

Belle

What "hogwash" do you have in mind? Hottest temperature? These are facts from the Bureau of Meteorology: Australia recorded its hottest day on record on Wednesday, with an average maximum temperature of 41.9C (107.4F), beating the previous record by 1C that had been set only 24 hours earlier. Tuesd...

Belle

In that picture: Macron is surely laughing on the other side of his face with France in melt-down and, of course, Trudeau only got to be PM by stitching up a deal with a hung parliament. He's been busy apologizing for his myriad 'blackface' incarnations!! Now, that IS funny.

Belle

Thanks for your really interesting comments. We often get English-sourced essays and news on " The Australian " newspaper and, of course, I read "Spiked Online" - which is largely editorial. I also watch a lot of discussions on U-Tube. As we live in Australia we cannot know either the English or the...

Belle

That's one side of the story and certainly not the complete version!!

Belle

I love this work which was, for a long time, synonymous with Alicia de larrocha: her version wasn't on U-Tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0aVTPvYQ4Y

You don't hear much discussion about this great female Spanish pianist much these days.

Belle

I love this recording of Gershwin by Marc-Andre Hamelin: wonderful vignettes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ9o6PPSL88

Belle

So much news today is “fake news” because nobody challenges it. Isn't that the truth. One must read widely and remain very skeptical, then draw personal conclusions. The climate discussion has gone out of control, particularly since St. Greta of Thunberg - who reminded me of another famous sainted ...

Belle

but this fiasco being played out is making you a laughing stock around the world. Belle it's Trump who's providing those laughs and of course in Putin's Russia they keep uncorking the champagne bottles. Regards, Len :( Your celebratory tone is misplaced; a laughing stock is tragic, not funny. Trump...

Belle

the USA at the moment is in circus mode. She laughs best that laugheth least. A 'laughing stock' has little to do with humour and more to do with tragedy and humiliation. And this is a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions where the stakes couldn't be higher. So embarrassing for your nation, seeing ...

Belle

This man has a Twitter account; that might be easier. Ask him for his address via Twitter.

Belle

No, it's not a matter for chilling. Politics really matters, Sue, it changes people's lives for good or ill. Certainly it is not the only thing that does so, but it is one that does. This is hugely important for the future not only of the US but for democracy, I think. Trump has expressed contempt ...

Belle

Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey lives!!! Chill. It's Christmas.

Belle

Wonderful!! Thank you for posting this. I really admire this pianist and will listen again this morning while I'm polishing the silver for Christmas day. (Where's Hyacinth Bucket??)

Belle

It's sadly true and doesn't give me a minute's pleasure to say it. These observations are being made the world over, not just by Trump and his supporters - however few and far between these may now be.

Belle

I think you probably missed the irony and subtlety of the original comment!! :mrgreen: If the Democrats had let, or will let, Trump complete his full 'victory lap' then the truth of his corruption and evil would/will manifest itself in a huge victory for the opposition. It would have saved the inter...

Belle

I agree, Kelly is a commentator who is nearly always worth reading. He does follow the Murdoch party line, but far from slavishly. Watch him step outside, usually with a brilliant piece of original analysis, then scurry back with a couple of party-line columns immediately after. He's getting on now...

Belle

This has just appeared in our national paper, " The Australian ". Its author, Paul Kelly, usually gets things right and has written excellent books on politics in Australia. I have two of these of my bookshelves - as yet unread. Tories, Coalition and Trump have better feel for public mood It is vita...

Belle

This is wonderful stuff; seeing these two tremendous intellectuals chewing the fat!! The program is 2.5 hours long but they cover an amazing number of topics from the decline of the New York Times, Trump and the failures of the Left - just for starters. These kinds of podcasts do everything that the...

Belle

Thank you for a very direct, English account of it all. I keep abreast via Brendan O'Neill on "Spiked Online". He has his finger on the pulse and has done since the 2016 referendum. Our PM in Australia is certain to be very happy with the Conservative win as it surely means a lucrative trade deal fo...

Belle

Wir lieben Sie, Maestro!! Und wir hören Sie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_BlhOJp8RY

Belle

Ah, yes, hindsight!! One can never be sure about outcomes since human beings - particularly politicians - are fickle and untrustworthy. We must nip at their heels, holding them to account. I take an interest in the working class for the reasons I mentioned earlier. But also, my father was an Executi...

Belle

Belle squid-we were eating it last night in our paella here in nyc-love it! Len :lol: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8587/j8i5kk.jpg I'm presuming this is one of your own creations? Here's a bit more on the post mortem of the UK election: https://www.spiked-online.com/2019/12/13/why-labour-...

Belle

Yes, mine was a typo and not a misconception. A squid is something from the ocean. And it is already damp. I make typos all the time. But not malapropisms. The Conservatives have been running the economy for some years already. Their challenge is being inclusive of the working class - a fact I've al...

Belle

Lance wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:55 pm
Can only imagine what John F would say about this. On the other hand, it might prove really interesting to see what the final put-together is like.

Yes, I'm sad we won't be getting John's thoughts - now or ever!!

Belle

Couldn't agree more: I got quite misty-eyed watching this. 2019 has been a year of big losses, hasn't it!!

Belle

I found this. It starts at 1:15. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Es ist Deutsch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHwOF7szcX4

Belle

I'm over 'moral issues' in fiction because I find I don't just share the ideologies of a lot of modern writers. Enjoy your reading anyway!

Belle

Hello Holden!! (I note the Commodore isn't being made anymore!!) My children all went to catholic schools with plenty of working class kids in the Lower Hunter. I've known for years that they're all very conservative and are disenchanted with modern 'labour' parties. In fact, just last week I was at...

Belle

Fair enough. You're certainly entitled to your opinion and I will listen to your links!!

Belle

https://www.spiked-online.com/2019/12/1 ... democracy/

Belle

I didn't say it was all noise; I was talking about those who hitched their wagon specifically TO noise!!

Belle

I'm afraid this editorial was much too kind about Corbyn; he's a hate-fuelled anti-semite who has sympathized with terrorists. His 're-nationalize Britain' program is a hark back to the 1920s. He would have loved living in the old USSR where mung-bean-chewing, sandal-wearing, cardigan communists rul...

Belle

Completely agree with these comments. What a pleasure to hear music of our time which connects us to our western musical tradition and speaks with an original voice. The folks who hitched their wagons to the cacophonous noise of the XXth Century, which you describe, will be scrambling for relevance ...

Belle

I can't stand this author and taught some of her short stories in high school. She should have just written complaint rock and spared us all her politically correct tomes. Sad, bitter woman.

Belle

Couldn't agree more!! I remember having arguments with John Francis about HIP. The period instruments provide the translucent textures in baroque music that is sometimes 'muddied' by modern instruments and bigger ensembles. Did you ever read J.E. Gardiner's book on Bach, " Music in the Castle of Hea...

Belle

Belle, It would appear that your browser's security settings are blocking youtube for some reason. I can click on the embedded picture with the arrow in the center and the selection plays, but if I click on the link below, it doesn't play at all. I'm using Google Chrome. With Microsoft Outlook, the...

Belle

Thanks very much for this. A life well lived and I'm so glad his valuable arts possessions will find a suitable home.

Belle

diegobueno wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 10, 2019 6:52 am
Here's more Torke. One of his more recent works is Sky, a bluegrass concerto for violin. Here's the first movement

Your links never appear on my computer. But as I answer this I see the address of the link - but only available in the "reply" function!!

Belle

Australian Brett Deans composed this: Water Music for saxophone quartet and chamber orchestra (2004)

Deans used to play viola with the Berlin Philharmonic.

Belle

I can appreciate the argument that what we call "classical music" or "art music" needs to renew itself as an art form by the addition of new works to the repertoire. Sweeping generalizations that all "new" music is unlistenable, unintelligible noise are unfair, although I must confess that I have h...

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