London, Baby!!

Since I knew I was coming to London, I've had one phrase, "London, Baby!". It is all I said when people asked me where I was leaving to. Having gotten here, though, I have to admit, I have not partaken in that sentiment. I have been weary, and cold. Today, was different.

I was finally persuaded by some nice boys (who have my many thanks) to take a walk from my hostel after a hearty, Indian, home-cooked meal. We went via Waterloo, to Westminster Bridge, through Trafalgar Square, to Leicester Square, and back. And I saw some of the best of London, in the slight drizzle of the night, with the sounds of two saxaphone players, straining to get heard amidst the traffic, and chimes of Big Ben. I saw the National Gallery, and the Hard Rock Cafe, and the Comedy Store and Her Majesty's Theatre. It was my best time in London ever. And it was free, in the most expensive city in the world.

So, I can return to my previous enthusiasm, having seen some of the best the city has to offer. London, Baby!!

Cupid's dead

And, no, I'm not talkin about an Extreme song. Let us for a moment pause to discuss the woeful lack of men in my life. There are literally none. There's my brother, who, is well, a comprehensive ass. There is an ex-best friend, who, as should be obvious by his title, is no longer in my life. and then there is a much adored ex-boyfriend, who i have not heard from since i moved nations.

So, we return to the fact that there are no men. One poor, unfortunate drunk Srilankan boy worked up the courage to ask me out, only to be shot down, and be mistakenly identified to my friends as Punjabi. What can I tell ya, the world is a fucked up place!!

What do I do now?? I am in the most expensive city in the world, and a nice, rich, good-looking boyfriend is just the ticket, non?

Iran

This in deference to my friend, the gooseberry's wishes. Always glad to oblige my dear.

Is Iran the new Iraq, or the new Afghanistan? That is the question on much of the international community's mind. North Korea seems to be co-operating for now, and of course, there is not much to be gained in the oil war by attacking North Korea, so there is really no danger there.

Iran, on the other hand, is an entirely different deal altogether. But here's the problem for the Americans, They have lost their moral high ground after the Iraq debacle, Iran possesses more bluster than Afghanistan and will not go quietly into the night, and finally, no one will believe George Bush when he says that Iran is in possession of a nuclear bomb.

Iran, meanwhile, continue to do what is in their best interests. They do not believe that they should have to conform to the rules of a nation that is in control of over 800 nuclear weapons and can literally destroy every major city in the world within 5 minutes.

Here is Iran's argument, and it is valid, the United States has over 800 nuclear weapons, while Iran has none(atleast officially), Iran has never invaded another country whereas the US has done so twice in the last 6 years, and Iran has never used a nuclear weapon in any of its military engagements, whereas the US has used the N-bomb twice.

So really, what right does the US have to warn Iran, and flaunt the NPT in their faces??

For, now, I am entirely on Iran's side, and not just because I hate George Bush's bleeding guts.

Politics

So, I am doing this thing, where I am reining in my temper in order to put foth my point of view more effectively. Truly "diplomatic"!! I am engaging with people from all over the world, with their own cultural politics, with their own leanings and their own reasons to hate Bush Jr. The best part is that people want to talk about what they believe in.

This is the most exciting time of my life, where I have this opportunity to learn and talk about what I love, politics!! I have learnt about what the Iranians think of the impending blackout the US intends to impose on them, I have learnt what the Iraqis think about their future, what the French really think about the Americans. I am having the time of my life.

AND, my opinion matters, it is valid and intelligent and well thought out. Whod've thunk??

Sorry for the delay

I apologise for the lack of content in the last 2 months. In all this time, I have moved continents, started a new course, found new friends, braved the un-fucking-believable cold and attempted to change my outlook on life. That, my friends is a tall order, even for the most capable of people. And let me tell you, I am not the most capable of people.

What's new, is that I am now surrounded by people, who actively discuss politics, everyday. It's sorta what we're paying to do!!

So the consensus? It doesn't matter if you are Iran, Iraq, America or Pakistan, e=mc^2 and Geoge Bush is a worldwide arsehole.