EU shamed as ex-diplomat blasts ‘whinging’ France – and says bloc has an ‘anti-US agenda’

‘Bizarre’ Macron slammed by Lord Moylan We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ex-Irish diplomat Ray Bassett launched his broadside after a new report claimed Dublin’s persistent […]

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Macron responds with fury to nuclear submarine snub – US ambassador ordered back to France

France ‘furious’ over Australia’s submarine deal says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As part of the agreement Australia committed to building nuclear submarines with […]

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A few lively thoughts on dead euphemisms

I heard recently of a young clergy colleague who upon learning that an elderly lady’s husband had died some months before coming to his church said to her: “I’m sorry to hear that he passed.” She looked astounded and said, “No, you don’t understand. He’s dead!” The euphemism is a generational thing to a large degree, sprinkled with a tendency […]

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