I´ m beginning to think that following the countless news flashes on my mobile phone is offering me more entertainment than watching the latest series on Netflix; with being part of the story adding a little spice. The lengthiest, still going strong news series has been climate change but even Brexit and Covid have been around for quite a while. Trump´´ s news value has dropped dramatically and the whole Republican show has now, for most of us in Europe anyway, morphed into a never-ending Coronation Street style nonentity.
Russia and the Ukraine crisis are newcomers in the field, feeding on over 100 years of history. The retake of the once popular Soviet Republics series now featuring Vladimir Putin in the leading role has moved to primetime news with Putin asking some very difficult questions.
”My friend said you are threatening my country!”
”Most certainly not,” is the reply.
”Are you calling my friend a liar?”
With a fight picking dialogue like that you might think backing down is the best answer until you remember your history and then wonder if anyone else does.
We won´ t have to wait too much longer though, as things seem to be coming to a head but if it all comes to nothing and stays with the ´ my dad is bigger than your dad` type of diplomacy then Covid and climate change will once again be top of the news charts in 2022.
Brexit, yes what about Brexit? The word banned by Johnson but like him won´ t go away, makes me think of a one-time graffiti many years ago in a pub gents. ”While you are reading this, you are pissing on your boots.” Of little concern to anyone, other than the owner of the boots that is.
It´s going to be another interesting year.