More newspeak

[blamebrampton]

I am sick, and failed to phone my friend because I was asleep, and I am now also cranky with large parts of the world.

Apparently, Russia is engaged in Peacekeeping Operations in Georgia.

Clearly Vlad is a Farscape fan.

Sometimes I wonder if people read books, or, indeed, the papers. This makes me a little sad when it is people on the train, but when it is the leaders of nuclear capable nations, I despair. Vietnam redux has been horrible enough, we don't need the Soviet-Afghan war played out again. Or, you know, World War I.

When did the superpowers go completely mad? Was there a memo sent out that I missed? I have this vague idea that things were shiny for a few years around 1990, was I drunk? It's quite possible I was.

I had this vague idea  (which I admit was formed from reading books and newspapers, so is clearly not the sort of idea that we hold with in These Uncertain Times) that if you wished to regain power in former regions of influence the only certain way to do so was through economic influence. Surely that was the one part of the Reagan legacy everyone agreed on? Maybe I was drunk for that bit, too.

Back in Australia, the channel that is broadcasting the Olympics accidentally failed to screen a pro-Tibet ad that had been booked for a slot before the opening ceremony. But there was no interference from the IOC, honest. Also, I am quite tall and very blonde. And Californian. And a man.

In some happy news, a 111-year-old lizard is about to become a father,  and the Times has the best headline EVER: Dog-cloner denies Mormon sex kidnapping

Comments

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

The bathtub was OMG! I was rather fond of that kitchen too. I love kitchens - and that central bench was just unusual enough to really appeal to me. That main decagon was a beautiful space. I think he needed to open the furniture up more, but it had a beautiful feel. And I even liked the viking bowl with the flame in it in the courtyard. I didn't like the tacky ensuite, though. It didn't flow well from the bedroom with that lovely stone wall. Would have liked to see the basement finished - that's two in a row with leaky basements. I think there's a lesson in this for all of us. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it when in Oxford. :D

The whole Georgian thing is just getting me confused now - did they start action against the southern Ossetians? Has Putin pulled out? According to Channel 10 news they've upped their activity. According to other channels they've stopped. *headdesk* Look, it doesn't matter what spin anyone puts on anything, it's never for the reasons stated. My despair factor is just about worn out.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Channel 10 buys their news in from other sources and so is usually a little behind the news. I am writing up some notes for another commenter on the timeline, will link you when done.

And yes, the ensuite was just nasty, but the Viking flame was kind of ... weirdly cool.

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

Sleep now ...

I will be enlightened in the morning. I will crawl between C warmed sheets, cough a few times, and hopefully drift off to sleep dreaming of pretty pointy blond boys. More likely I'll end up dreaming about stupid work stuff.

*hugs*

Talk tomorrow, Brammers dear. Have a great night. :D

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Sweet dreams, Ms Mere!