THE DRUNK REPORT

This week we watched as the EU’s banking practices are being tested. The crisis in Greece, an EU member state, has highlighted the consequences of a unified European economy. Each member state fights tooth and nail to keep as much sovereignty as possible, while pointing the finger at other member states about their lack of international cooperation. I am particularly prejudiced against the Germans, just because they have proven themselves to be mass murdering fuckheads. But I like Angela Merkle. She is a hardcore bitch (in every good sense of the word, and if you do not know what that means, find you a fag quickly and he will explain it), and takes no shit from anyone.

Happy Friday, Bar Flies. We have survived another week, and deserve a drink. A large one. There have been several developments throughout the world this week.
Iran has continued their nuclear program, despite international pressure and condemnation. Russia and China, in their quest to become more dominant powers in world politics, have continually blocked serious sanctions against Iran. This week, they got a little nervous. Perhaps because they realized that Iran is a hell of alot closer to them than to the United States.
In Greece, the worsening financial situation has increased the xenophobia that was already present. The thousands of undocumented workers from Africa and the Middle East are treated terribly. Before the crisis, the left leaning government wanted to extend further right to them. The right, though, is using fascist and racist arguments and rallies to persecute not just those there illegally, but those who are legal residents. They do not want anyone but a “born” Greek to be able to hold office or even vote.
China, in their great wisdom, has asked that Obama call off a meeting with the Dalai Lama. The illegal and brutal takeover of Tibet in the 1950s is not going to fade away, and they need to get it through their skulls that the West still believes in freedom.
And, finally, on a lighter note, several economists have said that if Queen Elizabeth II would become more active in the reports of the various ministers, especially on economic issues, the present crisis could have been averted, and can be avoided in the future. Because the Queen receives reports from all government ministries, she is in the unique position to communicate between them without red tape and politics getting in the way. I find it interesting that economists are advocating a stronger monarchy.
Anywhoo, have a safe and sober weekend. Okay, it is Chinese New Year, so lets get lit!