I nearly forgot this particular gem from the Washington Times. I don't actually read this paper, but I somehow tripped across it, probably from the Drudge Report. Anyway, it is one of those articles where the irony of the position being argued by the writer somehow seems to escape their notice.
In this particular instance Qaddafi (Gaddafi?), the Brother Leader and Guide of the Revolution in Libya, is criticizing NATO for enlarging to the Russia border. Somehow missing the irony, Qaddafi chooses to base his argument on the notion of non-interference. The fact that many states bordering Russia, such as Estonia, Lavia, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine were desperate for NATO membership precisely to avoid Russian interference is somehow forgotten. Frankly, that these countries achieved independence from Russia and had this status guaranteed by NATO is one of the wonderful things to have come out of the fall of Communism.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Brienna, Layne, Diantha and I are all safely ensconced inside our nice warm and cozy apartment. Outside in Rostock there is the regular beat and thump of fireworks exploding into life and colour. Unfortunately we can't see too much given the position of the apartment, but it still feels festive and joyous. The champaign awaits in the fridge.
Looking back, it has been quite a crazy year. To some extent I will be happy when it is over, with all its moving and packing, stress and culture shock. On the other hand, in many ways this year has also been wonderful. I finally got back in touch with some very old wonderful friends and also spent time exploring London, the Netherlands, Paris and Kiev.
It was also a year when I got to fulfill another dream of mine by living in Europe. We are now based in Rostock, which, despite its reputation for neo-nazis, is actually a wonderful little town close to the Baltic Sea in North Germany. Moving here with two little children from the States was quite the undertaking, but now that it is done, we are looking forward to exploring Germany and Europe in the coming year.
Anyways, the champaign is calling. Here's to the new year! May you and your family have a happy and healthy 2009.
Brienna, Layne, Diantha and I are all safely ensconced inside our nice warm and cozy apartment. Outside in Rostock there is the regular beat and thump of fireworks exploding into life and colour. Unfortunately we can't see too much given the position of the apartment, but it still feels festive and joyous. The champaign awaits in the fridge.
Looking back, it has been quite a crazy year. To some extent I will be happy when it is over, with all its moving and packing, stress and culture shock. On the other hand, in many ways this year has also been wonderful. I finally got back in touch with some very old wonderful friends and also spent time exploring London, the Netherlands, Paris and Kiev.
It was also a year when I got to fulfill another dream of mine by living in Europe. We are now based in Rostock, which, despite its reputation for neo-nazis, is actually a wonderful little town close to the Baltic Sea in North Germany. Moving here with two little children from the States was quite the undertaking, but now that it is done, we are looking forward to exploring Germany and Europe in the coming year.
Anyways, the champaign is calling. Here's to the new year! May you and your family have a happy and healthy 2009.
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