10/12/18

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/oct/12/princess-eugenie-cut-perks-monarchy-magic

Let the Tories have their flag.

"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."

It has been the  policy of rulers from ancient times.

The credit for these words appears to go to Mario Puzo

https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sun_Tzu

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/12/melania-trump-abc-interview-husbands-alleged-affairs

The servants are watching and talking.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/12/business/italy-debt-crisis-eu-brussels.html

There is competition for the bottom.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/12/opinion/liberals-trump-midterms-2020-election.html

Bret L. Stephens is an enthusiastic conservative.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/12/opinion/pope-francis-donald-wuerl-abuse.html

I refuse to follow Vatican politics.

Francis seems to be making an effort.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/13/climate/nordhaus-carbon-tax-interview.html

I am not hopeful.

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