The Department of War has codenamed America's latest vulgar act of international criminality as Operation Epic Fury. While codenames often reflect the thinking of the country's leadership and are usually chosen with much thought, I'm bemused by this current abominable iteration. Whose fury is being immortalised, and why is it supposed to be epic? It's certainly not that of the American people, who have expressed strong disapproval in the polls. It's not that of European countries, which, with some minor exceptions, only grudgingly support Trump's actions out of craven fear. It's certainly not that of the rest of the world.
Tag: America
The rumble in the cradle
The rumble in the cradle between two heavyweight man-babies.
Wassup America? Ya’ll crack me up
Reflections on the absurdity and chaos of contemporary American politics, particularly under Trump, highlighting media complicity and societal decline, while noting the world’s laughter amid a serious crisis.
Destination non grata
What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? There are a few places I never want to visit, but right now, America has moved to the top of the list. With Donald Trump leading the country headlong into the Twilight Zone, my forthright views on his dystopian wet dreams not only … Continue reading Destination non grata


