In the last year many British Soldiers were Killed in Afghanistan while Obama pondered on sending that extra 30,000 troops to the country as requested by his Generals on the Ground. He primed Gordon Brown to start the ball rolling on the previous day in a London address. Most countries hit by recession poured good money after bad money into failing banks and institutions, so is there any difference? Well, when you consider the 'Uncontested' President Karzai has to be closed related to the notorious Kray Brothers and corruption runs rife in Poppyland...we say, why are we really doing the same in a war that is totally unwinnable. It beats me. Ask the Russians...they tried.
History shows Afghanistan is a mountain too far!
Banks can/do recover. But death is permanent.
But did Obama really have an option!
In for a cent - in for a dollar!
MAMMOTH DECISIONS OF GRANDEUR
When oblivion is near... I may no longer be here - to appear!
Jenny Butters
Former Fashion Designer/Model
FEBRUARY 2010
SEPTEMBER 2009
While on the subject of Political Chess we must not forget the UK Labour Political Machine are so fearful they will lose the next general election to their arch enemies, the Conservatives, they are pouring out absurd promises - promises not even God (nor Allah) could partially fulfill. Does Brussels give a hoot if the USA and the UK sink into an Ocean of irrepairable debt? Of course not. Along with Oceania, Australia, China - and the far East - they are the future economic juggernaughts of the globe. Led by Germanic 'noses to the grindstone' stubborness, with a modicum of French finesse - and Italian fickleness to sniff out any olive oil leaks - and with more hard working drone-like peons at their disposal than Zapata ever tried to recruit. The EU has a great destiny that DOES NOT have to include the UK. Our superior arrogance will never let us be truly part of a greater Europe!
70 Yrs - World War 11
The first Sept. 1939 and the Germans rolled into Poland.
But we must not forget the anniversary of other events. 40 Yrs since Gadaffi came to power. 30 Yrs since the Russians were thrown out of Afghanistan (and we learned nothing from that)
February 2010
The head of Germany's Protestant church has admitted drink-driving, after she was charged with passing a red light while three times over the legal limit. She told Germany's Bild newspaper:
The 50th Birthday of the M1 Motorway - 60 yrs since Chairman Mao - 80 yrs since Traffic Lights hit Britain. And 100 years ago?
Most memorable. They force fed Suffragettes chained to fences.
But, have we acted on these great lessons of history? You bet your sweet Fanny Adams we haven't!
"I am shocked at myself that I could have made such a grave error. I thought I had passed over the border and was in Poland - it's where I go when I need to get tanked up on Vodka. The Police there
are understanding about the spirit-ual needs of a woman.'' Leaders of the 25 million-strong church are discussing how the incident affects the 51-year-old's official position.
December 3 2009
Well, David Cameron again has shown that someone in his party is quite a politician. Today he cashed in on Gordon Brown's failure to grab the moment & apologise for making mistakes on the economy, among them not warning us about the extent of the UK's debt crisis.
The Tory leader said he was "sorry" that he had got some things wrong and that opposition politicians as well as ministers should admit failings. And his party should have seen the recession coming and then the people could have been warned. Okay, it's all talk. No one
really knew it was going to be a financial Armageddon and it would be world wide, and although Mr (dour) Brown got caught with his wallet in another pocket, as did us all, it was his mistake to let Cameron get in first with the much sought after apology...even if there wasn't anything to apologise for. After all, Brown was right on that one, it all did start in the USA and it spread around the world faster than any other known variation of the clap! However, Brown just might have to be a little quicker off the political mark next time and not let the quick witted Cameron make political capital so easily, otherwise the only labour Brown will be head of in a years time is a group of migrant fisherman picking up Cockles on the Scottish coast.
March 16th 2009
While most of us have heard of Madagascar, how many people actually know where
this large island nation is? Do we see it as part of politically volatile Africa. Or a much more peaceful Indian Ocean country. A nation never really associated with the dark continent?
Well however we used to see it, then it is no longer out of the news. Soldiers have seized one of the palaces belonging to the embattled President of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanana, in the centre of the capital, Antananarivo.
Explosions and gunfire erupted as tanks smashed the palace gates. The central bank was also reportedly taken. Like all smart country leaders at such times of internal turmoil, Mr Ravalomanana was in another residence on the outskirts of the city.
Earlier opposition leader (angry) Andry Rajoelina called for the arrest of the president and won public backing from the armed forces' self-declared head. How many of us actually new that it is the fourth-largest island in the world and is inhabited by 5% of the world's plant and animal species. A former French colony with a million Malagasy people live and work across this same varied terrain. Their roots in both Africa and Asia mean they are a group as diverse as their surroundings. But people’s impact on the land means the curious island is far from pristine. Roughly four-fifths of Madagascar’s forests have been stripped bare. At sea, bleached reefs reveal that Madagascar’s waters are threatened by climate change. Environmental devastation brings with it health and economic risks for the Malagasy people.
The government of Madagascar, never before known for anything but unstable government, did have an ambitious vision to make the country’s biodiversity the foundation of the nation’s wealth. Sadly, It appears the world's economic downturn has even reached these far flung and remote shores and that's a real disaster, because we are talking, of course, of one of the poorest countries on our planet.
March 24th 2009
Even though I was in Dubai this last week for the running of the
Dubai World Cup for thoroughbred racehorses and which offers the richest prize money of any
horse race in the world. As many will know, gambling is not permitted in the area due to the
Islamic faith and their people's beliefs.
And, we all know their followers would rather die than gamble, drink alcohol or fornicate with
anyone but their wives...however, I was lucky enough to find somewhere to get a bet on the event while here...still, if you do not hear from me again, you will know I have been beheaded...
or perhaps worse. Stoned into oblivion (Now that sounds better)
Some of our friends in the Muddle East wait till they get into London before
dropping into a few Casinos and looking in on a few upmarket Escort Agencies (Clearly to test the west's level of decadence, of course) This is most admirable and shows their dedication to their Islamic beliefs and we should respect this - even though we do have to take their donations to the above mentioned Institutions due to the fact we are still in recession. But we do!
Otherwise we would give the oil loot back on humanitarian grounds and in
the interests of scientific research! And Pigs will fly!
April 7, 2009
I have been neglecting my blog since I returned from Dubai and the world cup 2008 and then onto a Paris Fashion Show. While the world struggles to overcome the current economic trend and politicians lie about the real state of their individual economies. From Europe to the South seas, not only is it grim for most people, the future is worse than anyone is willing to actually tell their citizens and although, I am happy none of this can ever affect me, unless Iran decides to Nuke the Uk, and I am financially secure for several lifetimes - I note I am still single and bored with getting no proposals of marriage - why?) Few men like smart asse broads with an opinion on everything and whi is over-educated to boot....Often I wish I was a totally dumb broad (not just a mere half-witted one) One who didn't have to speak her mind, but there you go......I do. Bugger!
Easter Blog
I came here to the Island of Myconos this Easter. While many come here to lie on the beach or drink gallons of booze, as I did when younger, I have become wiser and now just hike and sail. Fitness is my thing and yet, although it has become the most expensive Island in Greece to stay, it has served to keep the Riff, Raffs and Peons doing other things, so now is quite peaceful...later in the year I guess it will not be.
At least the nude beaches remain here, even if one is not stupid enough to lie in the sun all day anymore (Some do and pay the sun-burn penalty) At least there is peace and tranquility away from a mad weekend of shopping in that terrible Oxford Street of Retail Easter madness.
Mostly 'all one size fits all junk' made in Asia and also made to look glamorous (on the window mannequins only) but after one week most of it is really only good for polishing the family car.
More blogging soon...tune in ... Meanwhile return
March 19th 2009
The British Police have never been under so much pressure. Their abilities during 'crowd control' are being brought into question. Death and injuries suffered by the public seem to be common place.
Granted, the Police always have a thankless job ( and I notice they are always the first to state that) and all the publicity has aliented them from the public. Sometimes quite unfairly and at other times one wonders if we do actually live in an Orwellian Police State and there's no going back!
One never knows what news story to believe any more. They all have such a different slant on the truth. As 'Nancy Mammary-Gland' recently said when arrested by the 'Thought and Brute Police' (After being thumped by a British Bobby at the G20 protest - on her legs with his baton) 'You can beat me, mate even give it to me in the unmentionable with your Roger, but the truth will come out in the end...besides, screwing me over is one thing, but no matter what, you'll never make me love your baby!'
April 28th: I'm currently in the USA for a few days filming Fashion shows but will be back in the UK soon. While Gov. Arnold S. is in a panic about swines and flu. All the swine I have met since I have been in California seem far more interested in hogging themselves at the fast food outlets(AKA McDonalds and Burger King) But then again, the Mexican border is not far away and who knows. This could be more potent than a Korean Missile!
May 2009
Back here in the UK now. I see our Government have their backs to the wall. What with all the data base loses on citizens personal and sensitive information, and all the mud slinging and charges that Parliamentarians mis-used the so called rules to bleed the tax payers dry with their personal expense accounts (Some on unbelievable items) one wonders how long this type of 'honest fraudulent' behaviour has gone on without any attempt to change 'the parliamentary rules.'
No doubt an overall display of all the parties expenses, in time, will show they have all 'taken advantange' of a very rotten system that is 100 years behind in being reformed. (Goodbye Michael Martin) However, when confronted with the 'honesty' of the system, or the moral integrity of it, to simply say, as most have done so far, 'the expenses we took for all our comforts, cleaning, furniture, alarm systems and a dozen other pointless items, was within the rules!'
Well, you dispicable greedy Parliamentarians, that excuse is not enough for the general public. If the rules stink, then you all have known this for a long time, so why wait until your hand is caught in the cookie jar to talk about changing the rules!
You all have to share the criminal guilt!
"I've met long-legged flaunting floosies in my time. but this galloping retard takes
the cake.
No wonder they threw her out of the Dorchester for telling lies about the only other six star
star Hotel in the UK, 'Fawlty Towers.'
She belongs in Windsor Castle with those other
in-bred loonies!'
Racing associates and friends who follow my separate thoroughbred racing site - and the story of the rise of the Dubai thorougbred dynasty through Godolphin and Darley will know how to get into that part of my site.
You all know that while my investments in bloodstock has increased since I took over management, my prime interests
lie in winning major events opposed to just the breeding side
of the game. Long live Grade One races!
