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Now Trump really gets what he wants
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/11/2016
» As Americans went to the polls on Tuesday, the <i>Miami Herald</i> ran what must have been its shortest-ever editorial which simply read: "Her, Not Him, Enough Said."
The right to make the wrong choice
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/11/2016
» It is something of a relief that the US presidential election finally takes place in 48 hours, although that's time enough for a few more "surprises" for the long-suffering American public.
Which street is the Gettysburg Address?
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/10/2016
» Most Americans are aware of the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches ever given in American history, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at the height of the civil war.
Weighty matters facing portly officials
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/05/2016
» We've all probably complained about authorities wasting taxpayers' money and rarely being held accountable.
Trump can't always get what he wants
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/05/2016
» Whatever one's opinion of Donald Trump, it is clear he enjoys a bit of rock 'n' roll.
Learning the art of insulting behaviour
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/03/2016
» While there has been a certain entertainment value in watching the US Republican candidates slagging one another off like squabbling children, it is clear these politicians have a lot to learn as regards the technique of insulting behaviour.
There have probably been better years
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 27/12/2015
» Well, we've just about scraped through 2015, although there have been a few dicey moments. Most of us will be happy to see the back of the Year of the Sheep, or was it the Goat? I never did quite work that out. It is customary at this time to look back on the past 12 months, although there are some events you might prefer to forget. If nothing else it serves as a reminder that Thailand will always be Truly Amazing.
The day a grey smudge replaced Jon Smith
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/10/2015
» For well over three years there had been graffiti sprayed on an electricity junction box not far from my Bangkok abode. It read in large black letters “Jon Smith Was Here”, admittedly not the most original offering.