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HERBERT KUHNER Romancier, Lyriker, Dramatiker und Übersetzer ist 1935 in Wien in geboren. Er emigrierte 1939 in die Vereinigten Staaten und studierte an der Lawrenceville School und Columbia University. Nach Wien kehrte er 1963 zurück, wo er als ein freier Schriftsteller und Übersetzer lebt.

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Remigration

Another topic I have “touched upon” is “remigration.” This word is a neologism, which means coming back to where you have been driven out.I've always said that I wanted a smooth ride, but I couldn't help rocking the boat. Rocking seems to be in my genes.

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Remarkable People

On the road I have traveled, I have met many remarkable people. First I name my friend and mentor the late Emile Capouya. “Mike” encouraged me over the years and published two of my books in New York.

Herbert Kuhner

grew up in the United States, associating with the New York City jazz and coffee scene in the 1950s. ". . I've always said that I wanted to have smooth sailing, but I couldn't help rocking the boat. Rocking seems to be in my genes". As a subtitle I’ve chosen “Stepping out of line,” which is a movement my feet can’t seem to avoid making.

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Returning to my birthplace has given me a unique opportunity of writing on Third Reich Revisionism. This topic interlinks with Violence under the Guise of Art like pieces of a puzzle to reveal how the past manifests itself in the present.

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Archive for April, 2010

Franz Josef and Bruno Kreisky

Quotes by Franz Josef:
“I won’t tolerate any hate campaigns against Jews in my empire. All anti-Semitism must immediately be nipped in her bud.”
- Franz Joseph, 1882
“I am convinced the Israelites are unequivocally loyal; they will always be able to count on my protection.”
- Franz Josef, 1883 to the Jewish Community in Graz
Quotes by Bruno Kreisky:
“If […]

Gehring, Raab & Figl

 
“There are thirty times more instances outside of the Church….
There are thirty times more victims.”
- Rudolf Gehring, Christian Party Candidate for the Presidency,
Pressestunde, ORF, April, 11, 2010.
Again the Church has set a good example!
- H. K.
“Raab and Figl prayed for the country
and that helped.
Afterwards, Austria became free.”
- Rudolf Gehring, Profil, April 19, 2010
Leisurely Days Away […]

Paean for Harry Kuhner

 “Harry’s Fest”
Freitag 16. April, ab 19:00, Studio Leander Kaiser, 1100 Wien, Pernerstorfergasse 47/3b

Eager for Matrimony

Herbert Kuhner
These days, when marriage is no longer a social necessity,
some men and lots of women don’t want to tie the knot,
Not only are marriages failing,
but many of those who leave the venerable state -
above all the divorcées -
seem to be hell-bent on bringing down their former mates,
even if the price is financial ruin.
Who can […]

Rush Limbaugh’s Heroine

Rush Limbaugh likes someone:
“Linda Trip - What a beautiful heroine!!!
Now there’s a person who can really lead….
Here’s a question for the pop pollsters:
Who is a better role model ‘for the children’ of America:
Bill Clinton or Linda Tripp?
I’m telling my sons to imitate her.” (1)
Hiding a mike and getting a friend to tell all,
and then snitching […]

“Jokesters” Hit Rock-Bottom

Herbert Kuhner
Here’s Bill Maher joking about Sarah Palin”
“Sarah Palin agreed to do commentary at Fox News. Which is actually very similar to her day job - talking to a baby with Down Syndrome.”
-Huffpost Feb. 17, 2010
And an older joke by Maher:
“And the trump card, why Americans will fall in love with her, she’s got […]