One particular item I have neglected to comment on in the last couple of months, primarily because I have been rather busy, and also America has been involved recently in Benghazi! Benghazi! BENGHAZI! ( one of the series of non scandals that is warming the hearts of the moron class
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Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher died today, at the age of 87. As a result, thanks to our British satellite system, we have been watching voluminous coverage of the memories of her life. What strikes me the most is how very different it is from the gushing American coverage. It speaks volumes about
Continue readingDon’t cry for Britain, Argentina.
What is Spanish for, " Suck on this you Latin bastards?" Of 1,517 votes cast in the two-day referendum – on a turnout of more than 90% – 1,513 were in favour, while just three votes were against. It follows pressure from Argentina over its claims to the islands,
Continue readingIt all comes down to today.
And don’t kid yourself sports fans-the entire world is watching the US election. One of the things that has always amazed me now-through 11 years of living overseas, is how much of the rest of the world watches and gets swept up in the madness that is American electoral politics.
Continue readingDon’t think they are getting the point here.
I want write about the abomination that is the Romney campaign-and the failed dirt digging that is the Liars Club and their reaction to a reasonable statement. John Cole framed it well when he voiced the same sentiment I have: What a crazy position for an American President to
Continue readingWell, this just sucks.
Crank up the F-15's and bring out Slim Pickens on an H-bomb. My summer just got a hell of a lot harder. "All the signs are pointing to Iran. Only in the past few months we've seen Iran try to target Israelis in Thailand, Indian, Georgia, Cyprus and more, Prime
Continue readingOne more post about the Diamond Jubilee.
As I have noted before-I am an unrepentant Anglophile and fan of the British Empire. We have gotten to see great coverage of the celebrations on our British Satellite system. Even as an American you should be struck by the difference between the respect shown here to the Queen and
Continue readingStayed in for a good reason.
After an arduous trip home-made doubly long due to bad weather in Chicago-leading us to get rerouted on Lufthansa. ( I got upgraded to Business-the SO did not. For the record, I offered the seat to her-but she knows how much the free booze means to me, God Bless Her).
Continue readingUnrequired hysteria.
I have been watching with considerable interest, the generally unhinged reaction of many prominent mil-blogs and other commentaries about President Obama’s speech last Thursday regarding Israel and the Palestinians. It would be funny, if the consequences were not so serious.
Continue readingThe King’s Speech
The S.O. and I went to see this movie this past weekend. Believe it or not we had a hard time getting two seats together-so crowded was the theater. We both loved the movie-even if it did take more than a couple of liberties with history. Me, because I like
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