Oct 30 2007
Yes they are, so are the presidential cronies and consigliere, errrh I meant advisers. Few years back, Karen Hughes went to Middle East saying how sorry she felt for the women when they in fact are doing just fine. They told her so. Where have you been Karen? And who on earth are advising you? Didn’t [...]
Oct 30 2007
Time’s newest take on China, remotely has it right this time: that Chinese don’t really care for democracy - who wants to get dirt and messy with politics when spa and bar offer better entertainment? Guess I just answered my own question, :). As I’ve been saying, all Chinese want is rice, preferably in a gold or diamond [...]
Oct 30 2007
Due to security reasons, US gov is selling off their real estate holdings - ambassadorial residences that is - around the world. Consolidating for better protection. What a shame. Every city I visited, US embassy or consulate was always housed in the most beautiful building, be it in Paris, Cario or Salzburg, reckon that Uncle Sam can afford, out spending other [...]