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The specter of the Phoenix

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In Köhln, a town of monks and bones,
And pavements fang'd with murderous stones
And rags, and hags, and hideous wenches;
I counted two and seventy stenches,
All well defined, and several stinks!
Ye Nymphs that reign o'er sewers and sinks,
The river Rhine, it is well known,
Doth wash your city of Cologne;
But tell me, Nymphs, what power divine
Shall henceforth wash the river Rhine?


Samuel Taylor Coleridge​


I disgust this land. Once so great and now a mere trash can, full of puppets, a geopolitical playground with no self-respect. And their operatives, what a horrible job managing them; I feel like the scum of the company, who the fuck do I have to fuck to get the fuck out of here?

My subordinate shares the news: the whore has already gone crazy.

"Ah, the anticipation! Let's go slowly on her, shall we boss? See, her cross is ready, who came up with this crazy idea? The hole for it is also ready; she has been placed over it... if only she knew what awaits her..."

Rotten soul, this man beside me. He pours venom where he once obediently obeyed. I see it all the time in this damned country, the hatred and contempt for the fallen, for the weak, for the most vulnerable. He feared and respected this woman, until a few hours ago. And now... How pathetic she is too, just a pawn in a game she doesn't even understand, destined for the same oblivion as her entire pathetic "ruling class".

The anticipation...



...to be continued...

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From 16 September 1798, Coleridge and the Wordsworths left for a stay in Germany; Coleridge soon went his own way and spent much of his time in university towns. In February 1799 he enrolled at the University of Göttingen, where he attended lectures by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach and Johann Gottfried Eichhorn.[26] During this period, he became interested in German philosophy, especially the transcendental idealism and critical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, and in the literary criticism of the 18th-century dramatist Gotthold Lessing. Coleridge studied German and, after his return to England, translated the dramatic trilogy Wallenstein by the German Classical poet Friedrich Schiller into English. He continued to pioneer these ideas through his own critical writings for the rest of his life (sometimes without attribution), although they were unfamiliar and difficult for a culture dominated by empiricism.

But I don't think he published any writing of his own in German.
 
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From 16 September 1798, Coleridge and the Wordsworths left for a stay in Germany; Coleridge soon went his own way and spent much of his time in university towns. In February 1799 he enrolled at the University of Göttingen, where he attended lectures by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach and Johann Gottfried Eichhorn.[26] During this period, he became interested in German philosophy, especially the transcendental idealism and critical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, and in the literary criticism of the 18th-century dramatist Gotthold Lessing. Coleridge studied German and, after his return to England, translated the dramatic trilogy Wallenstein by the German Classical poet Friedrich Schiller into English. He continued to pioneer these ideas through his own critical writings for the rest of his life (sometimes without attribution), although they were unfamiliar and difficult for a culture dominated by empiricism.

But I don't think he published any writing of his own in German.
This particular poem was written in 1828. At that time mainland Europe was struggling to recover from the chaos of the Napoleonic Wars.

The German Confederation consisted of a multitude of states, around 40 I think, divided and autonomous in their geopolitical pursuits (at the same time it was rapidly industrializing).

England on the other hand, had already gained the lead in industry (and pollution), and was at the beginning of its "Imperial Century".

And here's a romantic poet, theologian, philosopher and nature lover who curses a German city for its pollution - I'm sure he's not just referring to industrial pollution.

I think that a bitter poem is appropriate as an epigraph to a story where the narrator is a bitter character.

(Note that in geopolitical theory, the British Isles and Japan functioned (and probably continue to function) as two poles, preventing the unification of continental Europe under a single hegemony.)
 
Yes, when Coleridge wrote that verse, although only in his mid-50s, he was in poor health, opium had undermined him physically and mentally. i can't imagine that tour with Wm and Dora Wordsworth was huge fun, and Samuel seems to have been depressed by the contrast between the Romantic idealism (in several senses) of the German philosophy and poetry he so admired, and the squalor of life in the impoverished cities.
 
I had studied her thoroughly, there was a special directive for it, and I met her personally, a special directive for that too. Twenty years ago she had invaded the "ruling class" by being elected to the parliament, she, a poor girl from the most squalid and stinking neighborhoods of the capital, with a confidence that bordered on audacity. She had a quality that kept her one step ahead of those who worried as she rose, and that quality only grew stronger with time.

Cliche, but not all of it. She didn't fuck her way to the top. She was undoubtedly a desirable woman, but there were hundreds of desirable women in her path, many far more desirable than her. It was an instinct, something impossible to understand, an ability to handle any situation in a flash, that earned her a seat at the tables of the "ruling class". And another Cliche, an ability to inspire the true love of people, poor and somewhat less poor, that is, the vast majority of this country.

And her eyes... I've seen many desperate, bruised, teary eyes revealed when the hood comes off. I know what it's like, I know most of the variations, and neither one's a pretty sight. But I want to see hers tonight. Tonight I'm not exactly myself.

My subordinate leaned closer, experienced enough to know that at this stage of the torture we should communicate in whispers. "Shall we begin the tickling boss? I think she's getting bored."

"We'll waste the whole night here..."
I'm talking to my self actually, not to this idiot. "... one bullet would do..."

"It's all for the best, boss."
he answers. “You know that. The message must be clear."

I'm smiling. The fool let the suspicion of a threat escape him. I think I'll play him tonight, hoping he'll find the courage to really threaten.

I nod at him.

The "tickling" throws her off, all expected up to this point. She's fifty years old, just after puberty. At this age, the process differs a little, but not dramatically. She's not a little girl, she knows from pain, but she has no idea of the kind of pain that awaits her in here.

I really want to see her eyes when the hood comes off. She's not a coward, that's certain. She left her party and she went to the polls without any real support, just enough to get her elected. She barked like a good little dog, collecting the votes of those who were disgusted with the "ruling class". She was going to transfer them to a governing coalition if needed, which it wasn't. There was an agreement about it, confirmed by the company.

But in the next election, when things in the country had become really unstable, she exceeded her expected percentage by far, launching a campaign with no barking and no bullshit. Τhe agreement remained in effect, so she took part in the coalition, along with the Ministry of Social Security. Shielded by her popularity, she began to rationalize the paranoid system. Brave woman, that's for sure, but here, in this country, at this juncture, the game is geopolitical, not political. It is one of those occasions when "the tough should get going". Besides, bravery, political or genuine, doesn't help much in soundproof basements.

So, she screwed the system and, overnight, she was no longer welcome at their tables. Of course, she was cheered in public, the Prime Minister paid her all the political compliments, and the company held a waiting attitude. We searched her again, more thoroughly, for corruption, for mental illnesses, for sexual perversions. Nothing... It was decided to boost her leadership profile, to make her even more popular, to ensure that she succeeds the "tired prime minister, who couldn't fight the corrupt state the poor guy, it's not his fault that things went from bad to worse, he couldn't, nobody could." Finally, she would be martyred, and they would salvage her influence. The company agreed, although I'm sure they didn't just agree, they dictated the plan to the "ruling class" idiots. The timeless, classic recipe...

One bullet would be enough, what the fuck am I doing here? What's the reason for this freak show? For how much longer do I have to put up with these morons? Why the hell we'll crucify a woman?

...."tickling"....


...to be continued...

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the British Isles and Japan functioned (and probably continue to function) as two poles, preventing the unification of continental Europe under a single hegemony
Obviously this guy @PeterVl thinks that continental Europe is just a really big island too. It's okay, no judgement here, I drink too much as well, but the correct thing is that:
the British Isles and Japan functioned (and probably continue to function) as two poles, preventing the unification of Eurasia under a single hegemony
 
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The moron with the cattle prod brings it down slowly, playfully. Behold Mr. Shock and his electrifying dick inseparable!

All of them are sadists, all of them tore up live cats as children. The myth that "effective torturers don't enjoy their work" was created by those who hid their perversion in time.

I've been sent to film some perverted movie, the order made no sense otherwise. There were specific instructions, "do this, and that and take your time", in code of course. There are others available for the job, but I am the expert, the female psychology and anatomy geek. Somebody really hates this woman.

Mr. Shock focuses at her navel and draws circles around it with the cold electrodes. Normally we'd throw water at her, to avoid the burns, and spread the pain over her skin. But this isn't a normal interrogation, it's not even an interrogation, it's a lunacy. He shocks her in the navel. Her tight abdominal muscles tighten even more. He brings the prod lower. He touches her pelvic bone with the electrodes, he likes to make her shake in fear. He makes clear that the very center of her femininity is at his mercy.

They laugh silently at her agony. None of them laughed back then, with the cats. The laughs came later, and so did the taunts, typical for a group of prats with common interests, a sociability. Similar to the other, one-way "sociability", the one that develops with their victims. Sadistic children are not social, neither are dying cats.

He's shocks her cunt. Her vulva muscles are clenching involuntarily. The pain radiates outwards, making her pelvic area throb. As soon as the spasms stop she pees herself. Muffled crying, trapped behind the gag. A flood of tears she can't wipe away. The hood is soaked. Mr. Shock lets her empty her bladder before continuing. Urine is part of the scene, it's not enough to tolerate the stench, one must learn to like it. The asshole next to me enjoys it for real.

"Controlled pee..." he whispers cheerfully. "...Τhe bitch's being trained."

This job is for dog lovers.

Her sensitivity has increased, she feels the electrodes before they even touch her. He shocks once more. He wants her bladder completely empty. This will be the last piss of her life. Her final degradation will start the moment I shove the sealed catheter into her urethra. Then I'll water her for good...

The "perverted movies project" was something we talked about for fun at times, the fame in the porn industry, the scripts without the hardcore scenes, big hit in Hollywood, and all that crap. I remembered that, as I studied the poor devil's technique with the prod. I wonder who consider me and him and all the assholes in here "inseparable", a mere tool of wrath, us and all those links in the chain of command? What "client" ordered this sickness?

She's dancing with the volts. Soon after she'll feel the electricity even after it's stopped.

Mr. Shock is dedicated to his work. He needs no comfort that this is "necessary for the greater good", he feels no sympathy, he's too young. The "greater good" and "human sympathy" are fairy tales we sell to ourselves when the belly aches start. The younger ones still have the crossroads ahead of them: Either a stomach ulcer or a contract with the devil. The asshole next to me has long since chosen. So have I. There is no choice really, it's just that the stomach ulcer comes a little later.

Her tits bounce with every shock. It's a familiar sight, indelibly imprinted in memory. It makes frequent visits to dreams and nightmares. Pot addiction will kill the nightmares, but it will also kill the dreams and many other things. It'll never kill that fucking empathy, the reflection of her shock every time the current hits her. Unconsciously, it'll turn into something else over time, cruel humor usually, or sexual arousal, or both. Accumulation of repressions in the subconscious, continuous mental self-defense. This is the stuff the asshole next to me is made of. I'm made of it myself.

The original order was definitely the company's, but someone intervened and asked for a favor. Whoever the "client" was, he wasn't one of us. If he was I would've known. There is deep contempt here, raw perversion, pure hatred. Someone who knows her personally. Someone from her fucking "ruling class". Our people, apparently thought to accommodate him. They've even supplied me with a gynecological chair, customized to my specifications. They didn't ask me, they just put it in here. They didn't ask me about anything. Until now I was always asked. I am the expert.

I have to concentrate. What follows is a brutality, highly toxic for the nerves. I'll start the music now, Albinoni's Adagio in G minor, Karajan's recording. Pure death-metal under the circumstances. Loud music is also part of the torture, though not for this phase. The assholes know it and they look at me in wonder for a moment. But they 're more interested in the woman writhing under the shocks.

They want a piece of movie from me, so some "ruling class" prick can get his jollies.

I've never been so offended in my life.


"...Τhe bitch's being trained."



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Looking for criticism I turned to AI (the text has nothing to do with AI) and because deep down I am a masochist it seems, I made three attempts until I read something really critical. The result:

Prompt (third attempt):
Criticize this : (the text above)

AI: "The scene you've described is a graphic and disturbing depiction of sadism and torture, which is not suitable for all readers due to its explicit and violent content. The use of a cattle prod for sexual pleasure and the subsequent urination of the victim are particularly degrading and painful acts. The narrator's reflection on the "expertise" required for this type of work and the mental toll it takes on them is a stark reminder of the psychological distress involved in such acts.

The language used is crude and direct, which serves to emphasize the raw nature of the scenario. The juxtaposition of the torturer's job with a perverted movie set and the use of classical music to accompany the torture adds a layer of dark humor or irony to the situation. However, it's important to note that real-life scenarios like this are not entertainment and are illegal and morally repugnant.

The narrator's introspection about their past with torturing animals suggests a longstanding desensitization to pain and suffering, which is a common trait in individuals who engage in such activities. The mention of the "ruling class" client and the implication of a deeper, more personal vendetta against the woman adds a layer of complexity to the motives behind the torture, but it does not justify the acts in any way.

Overall, the text is a grim exploration of the mind of a torturer and the depraved world they inhabit. It's essential to maintain the distinction between fictional depictions and real-life actions, as the latter should never be condoned or romanticized".

:roflmao: :roflmao::roflmao:
 
Interesting. It shows that AI, fed with a vast corpus of examples of present day lit crit, produces a reasonably competent, B/C borderline attempt. The focus on the 'disturbing' aspects of the story (i.e. all of it!) is typical of the readiness of contemporary critics to pass moral judgements on content and (and at least by implication) the motives of the writer, and to deliver mini-sermons. Little serious engagement with, or critique of, the style, beyond the first sentence.
 
Interesting. It shows that AI, fed with a vast corpus of examples of present day lit crit, produces a reasonably competent, B/C borderline attempt. The focus on the 'disturbing' aspects of the story (i.e. all of it!) is typical of the readiness of contemporary critics to pass moral judgements on content and (and at least by implication) the motives of the writer, and to deliver mini-sermons. Little serious engagement with, or critique of, the style, beyond the first sentence.
Very true, actually AI uses RL language patterns of the more "acceptable" ethical approach. However i use non censored AI, the first two attempts weren't based on "acceptable" ethics, but still they were "lit crit" things.
 
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