Special Relationship - my arse !
Source . . . http://tinyurl.com/4jzqnhl
Personally, if Obama’s comment puts an end to UK politicians toadying up to the USA and stops the UK blindly supporting USA foreign policy the happier I will be !
January 11, 2011
France is USA’s New Bestest Friend
December 5, 2010
Plea to Extend Unemployment Benefit
On November 30th, Congress allowed emergency unemployment benefits to expire.
Click the ‘Read More’ tab to view the faces and stories of a few of the thousands of Americans most affected by the inaction of Congress.
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October 10, 2009
Obama ‘Peace’ Prize : World Reaction
Reaction of World Leaders on hearing the news that Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize . . .
October 9, 2009
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
USA President, Barack Obama, has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
The Committee awarded Obama the prize because of -
“his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples”
Like many people around the world I was excited by the prospect of Obama becoming USA President. However, I have to say his performance so far has not, in my humble opinion, lived up to expectations.
He promised so much but has (so far) delivered very little.
Frankly, I’m astonished that he merits a Nobel prize for Peace.
Bearing in mind the closing date for nominations was 2 weeks after he took up office, he must have done a hell of a lot in those two weeks to impress the Committee !!!
P.S. For an alternative assessment of Obama’s performance since taking office see -
He’s incompetent (Gore Vidal)
He’s a wimp (Alexander Cockburn)
June 20, 2009
Having trouble with flies?
Troublesome things, aren’t they?
If they’re not getting stuck (usually in the open position) then the stitching is coming undone, or the tab falls off so there’s nothing to get hold of.
Of course, there’s always the ever-present danger of ‘trappage’, where an inadvertantly rapid closure of said fly is suddenly halted by contact with skin. Ooerrr! It doesn’t bear thinking about.
But now, to counter this list of fly-related woes, the BBC have produced a list of the best ways of getting your own back on the wee buggers.
March 20, 2009
Barack to meet Queen
US President Barack Obama will be in London next month to attend the G20 summit.
Leaders from other countries such as Japan, China, France, Germany, Russia, India and South Africa will also be attending the summit which is expected to discuss ways of combating the current world economic crisis.
The Queen, and Prince Philip, along with other royals such as Charles and Camilla, are holding a reception at Buckingham Palace on the eve of the summit to which the world leaders are invited.
President Obama and his wife Michelle, however, have apparently been invited to a private audience with the Queen earlier in the day.
I say ‘apparently’ because of the date of the rumoured invitation from Liz to Barack – April 1st.
January 21, 2009
Bush to Barack
Outgoing Presidents of the USA traditionally leave a note for their successor.
The Cafe has obtained a copy of the letter George Bush left for Barack Obama -
P.S. Only Kidding
January 21, 2009
Obama Acts Swiftly
He promised to close the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Late last night, the new President of the USA, Barack Obama, in his first day in office, ordered a 120 day halt to legal proceedings against detainees at the centre.
January 19, 2009
Odds on Obama
The Irish Bookie, Paddy Powers is offering punters odds on phrases Barack Obama may use in his Inauguration speech as President of the USA.
8-1 for “Change has come”
10-1 for “Yes We Can”
12-1 for “Fundamental belief”, “As I stand here today”, “Defining moment” and “God Bless America”.
At the other end of the spectrum you can get odds of
250-1 for “Let’s get ready to rumble” and “Life is like a box of chocolates” or
500-1 for “Always bet on black!”
