Blueberry Boffins
In which we learn that most people in wealthy countries do not have the literacy skills to read even a single one of the nearly 2,000 long-winded jeremiads published on this here blog. Continue reading Blueberry Boffins
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New Ambassador, Same Old Imperialism
Like Lucy pulling away the football, once again, the U.S. has denied loyal lapdog Romania a chance to get on the Visa Waiver Program. Continue reading New Ambassador, Same Old Imperialism
For the People
As far as I am aware, this is the first time in history that Transnistria has ever appeared on a fictional TV program or movie (in English). Continue reading For the People
RIP, Democracy in Moldova
Well, today was a very sad and tragic day for the people of the Republic of Moldova, as now this country is officially a regime: A government, especially an authoritarian one. On paper, RM is a democracy, complete with elections, a parliament, and a head of state. But in reality, a single mob boss controls everything in this country. And the only reason he’s allowed … Continue reading RIP, Democracy in Moldova
The Great Liberators
Every capital city has its secrets, but Bucharest has a couple of unusual ones. One of them is this monument, currently located in the downtown Cismigiu Park. To understand why it’s there, we have to go back to the dark days of World War 2. Operation Tidal Wave As I’ve written about before, one of the strangest bits of historical trivia is that Romania is … Continue reading The Great Liberators
All Things Romania 