We are amazed, but not totally taken by surprise, to learn that Saudi Arabia has given Israel the go-ahead to fly over their territory in case they attack nuclear sites in Iran. It's not secret that all of the Arab states are suspicious of the Persians, and although they call themselves an "Islamic Republic," they have imperial designs.
Meanwhile, in South Africa, the USA soccer team actually got a tie with the British team at the World Cup competition. No word as to whether the British fans started a riot, since they're so accustomed to winning.
There's an intriguing article in Slate online magazine about reconfiguring the stars on the American flag if more states are added. President Obama's reference to "57 states" in a campaign speech could actully be a prophecy waiting to be fulfilled if we granted statehood to Puerto Rico, the city-states of New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and at least 3 provinces restless enough to break away from Canada.
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