The First James Bond? John Dee Was the Original 007

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The First James Bond? John Dee Was the Original 007 Dec 19, 2023 14:56:53 GMT PaulsLaugh, politicidal1, and 1 more like this

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Post by theravenking on Dec 19, 2023 14:56:53 GMT

Centuries before Ian Fleming would write James Bond into existence, another man signed letters with "007." That man, John Dee, was a mathematician, astronomer, and (some say) magician. He was also a trusted member of Queen Elizabeth I's court. Some historians say that Dee was a spy for Elizabeth, thus making him an even more fitting inspiration for Ian Fleming's hero. ...

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“Just remember that the things you put into your head are there forever, he said. You might want to think about that.
You forget some things, dont you?
Yes. You forget what you want to remember and you remember what you want to forget.”

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The First James Bond? John Dee Was the Original 007 Dec 19, 2023 21:45:14 GMT politicidal1 and theravenking like this

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Post by PaulsLaugh on Dec 19, 2023 21:45:14 GMT

He’d make a great movie character who instead dying in poverty…that’s the cover story…gains the secret of immorality.

During this period, Dee claimed that angels dictated entire books to him. Some were in the Enochan language, which he and Kelley created. But he didn't always appreciate the angels' council. In 1587, Kelley claimed that the angel Uriel had ordered Kelley and Dee to share their wives with each other. Though Dee initially consented, he soon broke away from Kelley and returned to England.During this period, Dee claimed that angels dictated entire books to him. Some were in the Enochan language, which he and Kelley created. But he didn't always appreciate the angels' council. In 1587, Kelley claimed that the angel Uriel had ordered Kelley and Dee to share their wives with each other. Though Dee initially consented, he soon broke away from Kelley and returned to England.

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We live, so we are told, in a post-ideological society. We are addressed by social authority not as subjects who should do their duty, but subjects of pleasures: ‘Realize your true potential,’ ‘Be yourself,’ ‘Lead a satisfying life.’ When you put the glasses on, you see dictatorship in democracy.

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The First James Bond? John Dee Was the Original 007 Dec 25, 2023 15:42:16 GMT

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Post by politicidal1 on Dec 25, 2023 15:42:16 GMT

Dec 19, 2023 21:45:14 GMT PaulsLaugh said:

He’d make a great movie character who instead dying in poverty…that’s the cover story…gains the secret of immorality.

During this period, Dee claimed that angels dictated entire books to him. Some were in the Enochan language, which he and Kelley created. But he didn't always appreciate the angels' council. In 1587, Kelley claimed that the angel Uriel had ordered Kelley and Dee to share their wives with each other. Though Dee initially consented, he soon broke away from Kelley and returned to England.During this period, Dee claimed that angels dictated entire books to him. Some were in the Enochan language, which he and Kelley created. But he didn't always appreciate the angels' council. In 1587, Kelley claimed that the angel Uriel had ordered Kelley and Dee to share their wives with each other. Though Dee initially consented, he soon broke away from Kelley and returned to England.

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He sure would.