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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space 
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"The precise pain, in the precise place, in the precise amount, for the desired effect." ~ Dan Mitrione Uruguay '65 the children of Túpac arose and the long arm of the lawless stretched south again. mitrione unleashed, the students were learned the labourers were worked and the tupamaros? under the shadow of the eagle they learned what terror was until nobody wanted to dance anymore |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Sickened by conditions in Uruguay, a series of student and labour uprisings took place and out of the growing discontent, the Tupamaros were born. The Tupamaros carried out a series of robberies, taking from the upper class and distributing food and money to the poor of Montevideo. In their most famous act, the Tupamaros raided a ritzy western nightclub spraypainting the slogan: 'O Bailan Todos, O No Baila Nadie' - 'Either everyone dances or no one dances.' In response, Dan Mitrione was sent by the US to oversee the ironically named Office of Public Safety. Under Mitrione's tutelage, illegal arrests, brutal force and unspeakable acts of torture became commonplace, escalating violence and aggression from both sides. Mitrione, whose name was synonomous with torture and brutality in south america, was buried a hero in the US. It is only through declassified documents and quotes from witnesses, that his reign of terror has recently come to light. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
wickedly wonderfully awesome and if I'm smiling here? It's not for lack of impact. I felt it. (whew) It's just that I've a habit of thinking on the last thing I read while I clean, and I can think of nothing better than this to think of as I do. thank you me likes, obviously  Hell, I'm saving the whole damned page. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Whoa Bello, this hit real hard... so sad and I am sure there are many more like this. Always a brilliant write from you  mxx how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Masterfully created in raw earth and blood. Your ending is both particularly apt and poetic. - Owl |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
raw and powerful Raph. excellent writing. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Raph....I see through your imagery and powerful poem something I didn't see before. Thank you! |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Brilliance. How I've missed your writings. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
and I am the one on fire . . . *rolling eyes* That quote made me shiver. I love that you gave some history because I would have gone searching. That was very cool. And Raph? I miss learning from you. This was brainfood. The kind I have been needing. Thank you. You have the entire world up there in your head TG. This is tight and amazing. What is ---> the children of Túpac? |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
thanks everyone, sadly too many stories like this *Sue, the Tupamaros took their name from Túpac Amaru II. Túpac Amaru was the last Incan leader of Peru. When his great-grandson's petitions and pleas for improved conditions and rights fell on deaf ears. He took up his great grandfathers name and as Túpac Amaru II, led an indigenous uprising against the Spaniard colonists. While the uprising failed, he became an icon for the oppressed and indians of South America. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
~sigh~ sometimes our eagle imagery makes me ill, for what the talons have ripped apart and you? I adore the heartbeat you share the keen mindset you bare Raphie, thank you for this right write |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thank you for that, Raph. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
 kacy |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
This is why we miss your writing, when you write about things that matter to other people and not just you. Not to mention the educating in a haunting and beautiful way. To the point. Because i know i for one learn from you. Write more. |
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pandonov Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 478b/w conscience and insolence |
i'd read it few times before dared to reply. great work. and how many U65 were and are... |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Excellent write. Though Dan Mitrione did not invent torture, he was a realized Master. However, the whole package of policies applied as "pacification by force" is a human thing that goes back before recorded history. One day, given survival of the species, we will out grow it (yes, I think I took my optimism pill this morning). |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thanks for the jog, m'friend! |
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babygirlwlove Senior Member
since 2004-10-10
Posts 1180New York City |
~what a profound and historic write~ ~feeling you~ ~babygirL **Intoxicant to the SouL** |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
"1970.. ... the United States (police) policy adviser was kidnapped by the Tupamaro revolutionaries and shot to death when the Uruguayan Government refused to save him by yielding up political prisoners. (THE NEW YORK TIMES, MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1979)" See also... CIA operative involvement-Shah Of Iran's secret police (Savak) Torture techniques and methods taught. My mouth has need for better words.. The poem is very well done, Raph __________ice ><> |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
thanks everyone, no mitrione wasn't the first, nor will he be the last. we like to think that as western 'democratic' countries, our hands are clean of this sort of thing, now and then they are most certainly not |
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