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Category Archives: France
The Brits still want to play in the Great Game? To what end?
“The “Army of the future” will see £23 billion of investment. This will include upgrades to tanks and armoured vehicles, rockets, air defence, tactical surveillance drones, and new electronic warfare and cyberspace capabilities. However, with that will come cuts to both … Continue reading
12,750 total views, 8 views today
Posted in Borg Wars, France, government, Iraq, The Military Art
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Des Trognes – Trees with many faces.
There are many films on YouTube about the process of Pollarding trees, an ancient process going all the way back to Roman times. In this process trees of various species are severely pruned back over many cycles to produce a … Continue reading
5,520 total views, 11 views today
Posted in Flora, France, Science
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“Why the French Don’t Show Excitement” Emily Monaco
" … with a fairly good grasp of the language, I was convinced that I would soon assimilate into French culture. Of course, I was wrong. There’s nothing like cultural nuance to remind you who you are at your core: … Continue reading
Posted in France
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Happy Anniversary to The World Turned Upside Down by Fred
On the 17th of October, 1781 – General Charles Cornwallis offers his surrender to the Americans at Yorktown, Virginia. Let's raise a glass and listen along to the song that brings such cheer.
Posted in Current Affairs, France, Fred, History, Politics, The Military Art
Tagged allies, victory, yorktown
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“Macron vows to fight ‘Islamist separatism'” BBC
"The country also has the largest population of Muslims in Western Europe. Many complain the authorities use secularism to specifically target them, for instance in banning the hijab. Speaking outside Paris on Friday, Mr Macron said radical Islam was a … Continue reading
Posted in France
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French LTC Assigned To NATO, Arrested For Committing Espionage On Behalf of Russia. by J
French DSGI Counter-Intelligence (their MI5 equivalent) arrested a French LTC assigned to NATO, as he was wrapping up his vacation in France and heading back to his NATO base in Italy. The LTC was arrested for committing espionage on behalf … Continue reading
Posted in France, Intelligence, J
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A Bombshell Report from the New CNN
A report by Fred There I was, first day on the new job. Trying to impress the boss with my worsmithing and insights on life, the universe, and, well – everything. Of course all good writing takes coffee, and some … Continue reading
Posted in China, Current Affairs, France, Fred, Health Care, Humor, Politics, The economy, Travel, Whatever
Tagged cat ladies, Covid19, fear, hypocrites, Paris
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«Erdogan leads a panislamist and neo-ottoman project that must be fought urgently» Le Figaro
(Mezri Haddad) We have this translation from the French text courtesy of Phillipe Boileau who lives at Montreal. pl ——————————- FIGAROVOX/TRIBUNE – The philosopher Mezri Haddad analyses Turkish president Erdogan’s foreign policy. Erdogan aims, in Haddad's view, to transform … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, France, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
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Trump moves to unite the Middle East! (irony)
Teevee coverage of the recent events in the ME has been predictable. Those who hated Trump continue to hate him, etc. A few observations: 1. I had hoped that Trump's decision to kill an Iranian general engaged in a diplomatic … Continue reading
Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, France, Iran, Iraq, Oil, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey
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“Latest situation in foreign forces deployment in Syria” Yeni Safak
"The U.S. forces evacuated 16 bases and military posts during Operation Peace Spring and returned to six bases as the operation was paused. The U.S. army strengthened its military presence in Syria’s northeastern border and oil fields. With five bases … Continue reading
Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey
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