Category Archives: Politics

The state of Brexit negotiations

Posted on 2017-09-23 by

Photographed in Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, England. Advertisements

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I am bored by terrorists

Posted on 2017-08-18 by

Another terrorist attack. I check where (Barcelona) and how (running a car into people). On Las Ramblas, where I have been already, where I went for a walk, where I ate, where I read a newspaper. That should touch me, … Continue reading →

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“Very fine people on both sides”

Posted on 2017-08-16 by
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Thoughts of the Day 16

Posted on 2017-08-11 by

Finland has some weird sports competitions.  Each time I return to Europe, rents have doubled. Tweets cannot change laws, regulations or rules. Each time Donald Trump tries to do so, he should be laughed at. Why can’t Microsoft Windows move … Continue reading →

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Discovering Azerbaijan with Heydar Aliyev

Posted on 2017-07-29 by

Before I went to Azerbaijan, I was like you: I didn’t know Heydar Aliyev. But then, I had already gotten sick and tired of him by the second day. Let me share this experience with you, so that you will … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Day 15

Posted on 2017-07-27 by

If you are ever going to attend France’s National Day parade on 14 July, watch out for the pioneers of the Foreign Legion.  More Orwellian news out of Russia. Romania: “Look, USA, that’s how you do an impeachment. Quick and … Continue reading →

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UK election results 2017

Posted on 2017-06-09 by

The United Kingdom may descend into political chaos, but it will do so with style and in a calm and dignified manner. You can say about the UK what you want, but Britons can carry off things that would look … Continue reading →

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