Embassy Attacks

I just wanted to write down a few thoughts about the embassy attacks that are occurring. The first is that I find it completely despicable that Romney has used the events to score political points. That was a very stupid move which all the pundits pointed out the day after he made it. I just…… Continue reading Embassy Attacks

USA Credit Rating Downgrade

Well, by now you’ve heard that the USA had their credit rating downgraded by Standard and Poors.   A quick check of the responses by the GOP all blamed Obama except for one.  That person was Ron Paul.  He said the following. “Unfortunately, the game in Washington has been one of partisan blaming and bipartisan…… Continue reading USA Credit Rating Downgrade

Culture Shock

As I have mentioned before, once you return to your home country the culture shock abates but never seems to disappear completely. I’m not sure if it is because I have changed so much or the culture that I remember has changed. Perhaps it is both.