Idi Amin was an idiot towards his own country, yet a blessing for the UK. He sent over a whole army of keen entrepreneurs who taught Blighty the meaning of 'hard work' (and therefore success). He would have been wiser to have kept them at home. I hadn't noticed the similarity in looks with Obama.
If you were to compare Hitler to anyone it would have to be Jeremy Corbyn. Very similar mannerisms when speaking and very poor educational background. Both expressed support for other despotic regimes as well. You are correct about Amin though. His loss was certainly our gain. Just as the Asian influx from those expelled from Mozambique gave our economy a huge boost. Quite idiotic these leaders when they penalise their most productive citizens to appease their ideological followers.
They are right in one respect, that Corbyn is admired by a lot of people as was Herr Hitler, and I was wrong in one respect when I compared Trump to Hitler. He is running out of admirers very rapidly.
Take two: Trump has taken to referring to 39 yr old Don Jr as a 'kid'. Wonder if he referred to Macron in a similar fashion? Also: I was born the day after Bastille Day as well.
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
Il Duce. Look at that mouth, same on both of them! Wonder if he'll come to the same end. Hung upside down in a village square
ReplyDeleteIt's that same arrogant smirk; perfected by both of them!
DeletePoor Macron. He won't have good memories of this Bastille Day.
ReplyDeleteNor his wife, I fear.
DeleteI heard that on the news this morning. Oh My Goodness !
DeleteEvery day the idiot-in-chief finds a new way to embarrass us. He's such a disgusting pig.
DeleteFunnily enough, all the newsfootage I've seen from the 13th shows The Boy Wonder with his hands all over POTUS.
ReplyDeleteIf you can't beat 'em; join 'em.
DeleteOdd you mention that because the young Obama was a double for a young Idi Amin, before he got chubby eating er well whatever.........
ReplyDeleteIdi Amin was an idiot towards his own country, yet a blessing for the UK. He sent over a whole army of keen entrepreneurs who taught Blighty the meaning of 'hard work' (and therefore success). He would have been wiser to have kept them at home. I hadn't noticed the similarity in looks with Obama.
DeleteCareful - I got into trouble for comparing him to Hitler.
ReplyDeleteWas it Hitler who complained?
DeleteIt might have been.
DeleteHistory repeats itself, unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine similar thoughts going through their minds.
DeleteIf you were to compare Hitler to anyone it would have to be Jeremy Corbyn. Very similar mannerisms when speaking and very poor educational background. Both expressed support for other despotic regimes as well.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct about Amin though. His loss was certainly our gain. Just as the Asian influx from those expelled from Mozambique gave our economy a huge boost. Quite idiotic these leaders when they penalise their most productive citizens to appease their ideological followers.
And both Hitler and Corbyn specifically encourage youth followings. I was quite disturbed seeing Corbyn at Glastonbury.
DeleteAh yes, the infamous 'Corbyn Youth'.
DeleteIt was the way he addressed them too.
DeleteMy fellow Americans...
DeleteHow crazy to compare Corbyn with Hitler.
ReplyDeleteThey are right in one respect, that Corbyn is admired by a lot of people as was Herr Hitler, and I was wrong in one respect when I compared Trump to Hitler. He is running out of admirers very rapidly.
DeleteAs, I hear, is Corbyn. Although I wait to be convinced.
DeleteBetter there than here, though I'm sure he'll say something stupid while there too.
ReplyDeleteWhere does he go next?
DeleteBastille Day win for the French in Le Tour. Could never happen avec Hollande.
ReplyDeleteWe do love a French win on the 14th July. My youngest son's birthday tomorrow; he should have been born on the 14th. I blame his Swedish mother.
DeleteTake two: Trump has taken to referring to 39 yr old Don Jr as a 'kid'. Wonder if he referred to Macron in a similar fashion?
ReplyDeleteAlso: I was born the day after Bastille Day as well.
I believe he said that Macron's wife was 'in good shape'. Whether she took it as a compliment or not, I don't know.
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