A LETTER FROM AMERICA

It’s very nice to hear from folk in Southern California, land of the heathen, according to Sheldon’s mom. Following on is a letter from Bob, a local resident and I believe supporter of the LA Rams. He has a very objective view of the team and I believe his views on matters Trump are equally as objective. He too is one of the four score club, and consequently entitled to the status of curmudgeon. It is, in my view, a badge of honour.

 

I can recall an evening in Camberwell London. Many years ago now, I was at a dinner party with friends and neighbours Keith and Emma. Amongst others, there were two celebrated guests at that dinner, Danny DeVito and James L Brooks. The word curmudgeon came up and various definitions were put forward. Mr Brooks, a very fine writer, with an Oscar or three, was not satisfied with the various definitions on offer, and in order to clarify, he rang his secretary in Los Angeles to check his dictionary for a definitive definition. It was clear Mr Brooks was a serious researcher and was devoted to, and reliant on, certain authoritative texts in his library. He was also considerate as he chose to make the call there and then, in the evening, to ensure that he caused no undue hardship in Los Angeles where it was 3 or 3:30 PM. It was a matter of some importance to him. Getting things right.  I can understand that and it was fun.

 

So here is Bob’s Letter from America in response to yesterday’s blog:

Although the Rams are in the Super Bowl, they have a history of folding in the 2^nd half of important games. The only reason they were able to win against SF was that the Rams’ offense was on the field so much in the first half, that the Rams’ defense was quite fresh for the 2^nd half. The Rams held on to the ball for long drives in the 1^st half eating up a lot of time – but not scoring a whole bunch – two dropped touchdown passes and a missed field goal! Errorless football it was not. So, if they continue with the errors in the Super Bowl, look for a Cincinnati win. 

As to Trump, if he’s not indicted by multiple jurisdictions soon, the Republicans are going to overrun the process and kill any prosecutions. The US Attorney General should have filed cases months ago against Trump and his henchmen. People in government are running scared as Trump minions have been threatening everyone from election officials to statewide elected officials relating to the running of elections and prosecution of persons criminally liable, including Trump himself. Trump just admitted to involvement in attempts to nullify the election and he should be prosecuted for sedition, inciting and organizing an insurrection the Capital, and attempting to overthrow a legitimate election. A number of constitutional law professors from top law schools are calling for the US Attorney General to file criminally against Trump. One state prosecutor in Georgia, who is considering an indictment against Trump, is seeking protection from the FBI against Trump’s minions. It’s going to get a lot worse soon. 

When are you guys dumping Boris Johnson? As a clown, he’s not so funny anymore. The Brexit, with Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson pushing for it, went so swimmingly! I can’t imagine an administration worse than Trump’s, but Boris runs a close 2^nd. 

Still isolating, for the most part, re Omicron Covid. Should be a vaccine around March. After that, I’m breaking out of here!! You and Celia must be tired of this stuff as well. Around here folks have decided they’ve had it with all the Covid stuff, and they’re going to football games and running around with no masks. Not us! Our gym requires masks indoors only. Half of my workout equipment is outside on their wide balcony. So, I wear my mask and steer clear of the idiots wearing surgical masks on their chins and under their noses. A good number of folks don’t seem to know that surgical masks are not very effective against Omicron Covid virus, and that N95 or KN95 masks should be used. I’m using an Air Queen, which is rated at 99 with a one micron filter. It’s a big mask! Getting used to going around incognito!!

 

Stay well.

  

If any of my American readers wish to post their views, they are more than welcome to contribute. Tee Hee