Monthly Archives: September 2026

Michele Obama’s put-down

The Obamas were dining at a restaurant when they learned that the owner was Michelle’s high school boyfriend. Barack joked, “…if you were still with him, you could’ve been the owner of a nice restaurant.” Michelle replied: “No. If I … Continue reading →

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Eat your heart out Trump

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China and Cuba

The October 2025 UN meeting condemned the USA’s blockade of Cuba. 167 countries voted for the proposition including the UK. Trump’s reaction was to boost the blockade in January. The Chinese broke the blockade in May 2026. There were no … Continue reading →

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The Good Life

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The USA has lost the Iran War

By denying the Saudi government vital help in their war against the Yemeni Houthi the USA has admitted defeat. There was no fanfare but that’s what it amounts to. Abandoning the Saudi at this moment sends a catastrophic signal to … Continue reading →

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Chinese Economic Warfare

The USA is spending billions of dollars trying to achieve regime change in Iran. The Chinese are fighting a different sort of war. Their war is based on economic domination. The targeted use of aid, soft loans, disaster relief, infrastructure … Continue reading →

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The multi-talented Usain Bolt

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Finn McRedmond reviews Vespers Restaurant, London

“I will start with the euphemistically named ‘pizzette’ – it topped with Straciartella (tick) and mortadella (tick) and then? Mostarda. That is pineapple jam, between you and me. And I can tell you this: jam belongs on rice pudding, which … Continue reading →

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A demanding interview

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Pete Hegseth: Fake warrior

Hegseth lives in a delusional fantasy world. His world is populated by warriors, of which he is one. He indulges in extreme (for a 46 year old man) physical activities with young men. He body shamed generals and proposed testosterone … Continue reading →

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