Review: Touchdown for KyteCrash at the Rotterdam Schouwburg

Questions around the acquisition of concert tickets come down to a couple of points for me these days. I suppose the first one, is it worth the price and second, how does one establish the price.    

You see some performers make you want to like them and their music. Take the Kytecrash mighty eight for instance.  You stick a bunch of highly tuned motivated guys together and you get a show you want to see again. Except this was the last concert for the group Kytecrash.  Never to be seen on stage as the Kytecrash mighty eight. Well not exactly.  

What I liked about this concert in the Rotterdam Schouwburg hall was its invitation to a sound which I had only heard on disc some weeks past. The disc was good I have to say but it was better at the hall. Much better. In fact, the experience  established the price.

KyteCrash makes its last trip to Outer Space at the Rotterdam Schouwburg Sept 13th 2011

 Trumpet players Colin Benders and Eric Vloeimans got together with  Jasper van Hulten – drums, Neils Broos and Jeroen Van Vliet on keys Guli Gudmundsson bass, Mathijn den Duijf – Dubmachin and vocalist Pax to perform what I can describe as a transport to exotic destinations courtesy of the music.

What sounded like  keys going through a Wah Wah launched the show. Soon Pax’s polished gravel voice was echoing his technique around the hall. Mysterious injections of unsuspecting rhythms solos, duets and audience participation set the ignition for space trips, galaxy observations and back home to Mexican cantinas and romantic melancholic moments.  

During one massive searing crescendo  I felt the music viewing  our chaotic world, crying out for help and understanding. As Pax said during the show “Let it happen, let it breath.”

So this is the End, my friend the End. Not if I see any of their individual names on a billboard touting an up-coming gig. I will remember these musicians as part of those guys who played the last concert in Rotterdam and are worth a visit to hear again.  Manager Eric Benders at Kytopia commented: “Colin and Eric decided to do a limited amount of shows, no matter how big a success the tour would be…. Of course, some elements of the Kytecrash sound or experience will survive although we can't possibly point out which ones.”

E.U. Crisis: Comedy of the Grotesque stares “Dimension,” The Art of Superstate in the face.

A deepening Federalists’ sickness and its claim of ownership over   “Dimension” the Art of Superstate is becoming sad and comical in the face of reality. It comes  as no surprise their responses compare to basic human behaviour facing imminent death. Denial of destruction is shortly followed by acceptance.

“Dimension” the Art of Supersate, the great project, has a fundamental flaw, it didn’t properly prepare for testing its own beliefs.

Far from leading a continent to some utopian or elysian field  under the catchphrase “United in Diversity”  the Brussels Federalists threaten to unleash poison and resentment back into European society.

Seventy years past, Europe ripped itself apart. Its problem then was follow the leaders. Today Europeans will not blindly accept unsubstantiated political mouthing for “More Europe” just so politicians get let off the hook for their historic failures. But there is still time to prevent this outcome.

Citizens are leaving a Euro-Federalist comedy of the grotesque for the “Confederate Doors of Reality.”  2011

Dialogue is everything. Most citizens listen to reason. No one wants a return to the past. A promised future is our gift to our descendents.

The grassroots hard work to build a United Europe was ignored by the current Brussels bubble in favour of a dictate policy.

 Vote again till you get it right  is no longer an option. Federalist Elites had this chance and they didn’t get it right either.

“Dimension,”  the Art of Superstate may be changing its spots for the coming times ahead. It may be weakened but it is not finished.  It will survive and evolve under a new stronger direction.

National politicians who are the leaders of citizens will resolve this crisis in building stronger pillars on which to expand the European Dimension. Brussels should recognise its Federalist Dream is over for now and Confederate with those who are prepared to work for true European stability and not a paper tiger.

Let Europe breath to provide resolutions to the crisis. Even if this means tearing up the Catchphrase “United in Diversity.”  

E.U. Crisis: The Euro Café with different Views Sees a Federalist Illusion

A view from the Place de Luxembourg café sees a picture

European Commission President Jose Manual Barroso, told the European Parliament in Strasbourg 14 the September 2011.

"We are confronted with the most serious challenge of a generation. This is a fight for the jobs and prosperity of families in all our member states. This is a fight for the economic and political future of Europe. This is a fight for what Europe represents in the world. This is a fight for European integration itself. The whole vision for a united Europe is at stake. “

"Federalism is back, we can talk about federalism again." says Guy Verhofstadt, a former prime minister of Belgium "A European fiscal union, an economic union, a political union, this is what the markets want."

EU President Herman Van Rompuy when asked last week "Is it possible for a member to leave the euro?" Said, "No there isn't. Eurozone isn't a cafe." He is also credited with saying “In the EU we are taking unpopular decisions in an age of populism. We will do what it takes, step by step.” 

Not a distorted vision: Cafe Dusseldorf, Euro citizens view
 Frank Gehry buildings from the Hyatt hotel terrace. 2011

A view from the street café sees a different picture

“The problem lies in the fact that the plan put forward to remedy the Eurozone crisis is designed to protect banks and major financial institutions first and foremost. Not the taxpayers. And this plan is partially funded and fully endorsed by the IMF. What makes it worse is that these economic interventions are often justified in profoundly arrogant ways.” Austerity programme protester Ireland

A view from the BBC economics café offers a reason.

“Right now, Greece's fate hangs in the balance. It has already received what economists called a "haircut". That is a voluntary agreement from its creditors to take 79 cents in the euro and extend the loans for up to 30 years. Ninety per cent have signed up to this.”

“Anything more than that should trigger a credit event allowing those who have insured themselves against losses on Greek debt to start calling in their money. That is what politicians fear will shoot the Greek debt issue like a sabot anti-tank round straight through the hull of the global economy.” Paul Mason Newsnight.

The citizens view is why follow the Federalists now when they can’t provide unity, leadership or vision at this first major problem. “Dimension, The Art of Superstate” may be just an illusion for the moment.

E.U. Crisis: Weg.de: Exit through the Parthenon, Anticipation included for last minute Greek flight.

Speculation is rampant across Europe Greece is about to Exit through the Parthenon.

Officials are making it clear the game is over and the only thing that matters now is saving the rump core vanguard known as The Fang Gang  (Finland, Austria, Netherlands and Germany).

A bitter pill for the Federalists and a clear win for those who see Europe as a Confederacy of Nation states.

The rot set in by allowing Banks to call the shots for their reckless casino playing.  

Now it’s the banks who are about to take a super hit from Greece. A victory for common sense. A well planned retaliatory ambush Or a complete defeat for Europe’s leadership. Citizens confidence in those elected and appointed to steer the ship is almost over.

I'm a German, get me outta here. Eurozone tilts on the brink of a bigger crisis as Greece looks for an Exit through the Parthenon. picture Frankfurt 2011

What we are left with is a setback to European goals. A setback which will claim some scalps but to many they are expendable.

This crisis was perceived by some as an opportunity for more Union. It was presented by Federalists as a chance more Europe can will be forged from any crisis. However the Federalists miscalculated  their ability to control the financial Bond markets, the superguns of money and financial power while underestimating the backlash of an angry  populace.

The real question is will there be an orderly evacuation onto the lifeboats when the Euro ship hits the iceberg.  Can RMS Carpathia be ready this time. There is no reason to doubt the collective ability of those who put reality before ideology.    

E.U.Crisis: Eurozone Break-up commences. Cracks in European solidarity widen.

The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte  has suggested the core vanguard group dubbed FANGs (Finland, Austria, Netherlands & Germans) should get powers to knock around the PIIGS club kicking them out of the Eurozone if they don’t play ball. Whether or not this was thought up all by himself is not so relevant.  What is relevant is Dimension: the Art of Superstate is failing.


A coffee shop in Mark Rutte’s home town Leiden,
 a venue for some to chill out in times of stress.

Insults are now being traded. Rutte’s plan and the outburst  of Guenther Oettinger who said flags of the "fiscal sinners" should be put at half mast outside EU buildings got a laugh from the PIIGS.  Although some might put this parlance down to what the Dutch refer to as Cucumber Time similar to the British Silly Season there is an underlying sinister tone to it all.

Does Mr Rutte extend this courtesy to mess countries about to his own Netherlands or even to Germany should they fall on future hard times, or is it only an Us and Them one way offer.

 It is also relevant that the British are now openly discussing distancing themselves from this type of nonsense.

P.M. Mark Rutte should apologise or at least clarify his objectives. If he doesn’t he should step aside as leader of a country once fabled for its tolerance and Socialist principles.

9/11 Review: Seraphim Visions of a Crusader.

Lone Star Rising: It was surprising to see the National Geographic  George Bush interview advertised in Dutch language and in Dutch cities. Especially as it was unlikely it would get many if any viewers. An exercise in excuses for the man perhaps! However 2.6 million Americans tuned in to listen.  

The Bush legacy is not one to be proud of. It is a shameful reflection on how a great country was betrayed by lone Crusader who professed to defend it and its people. In fact,  American was devalued by the Bush “War on Terror.” 

The war resulted in the exposure of a society confused about its role within the global order. Ten years after the declaration of the 10^th Crusade, America  is riddled with internal remorse over the actions of those politicians elected and appointed to champion its social and political achievements.  And, in whose name they perfected the practice of torture to the very limits of acceptance.

 Despite this sinister approval of torture by the Neo- Cons and the then White House War machine, doors have  opened for those with intellectual honesty to come forward and speak out against  wrongs during  “The War on Terror.”

Bush and the Neo-Cons, moved with astonishing immediacy to engage the “ War on Terror”  ignoring all warning pitfalls about an ill advised military adventure . The Crusader army moved fast. But fighting for God is not the same as fighting for Wealth. The Neo-Cons made sure their companies and their interests were well taken care of.

The distress caused became uncontrollable and resulted in moral corruption and the loss of humane passion towards each other.

Advertising billboard in Leiden for the National Geographic Bush interview

Baroness Manningham-Buller,  chief of MI5 during the “War on Terror” recently said it was a question of ethics and morality…. "It is a sadness and worse the previous government of our great ally, the United States, chose to waterboard some detainees”….. “Torture is illegal in our national law and international law. It is wrong and never justified...."

It is ofen said victory can be secured not by those who inflict the most but often by those who suffer the most. This is very true of the victims of 9/11.  Their victory was betrayed by the Bush torture programme.

The Neo-Cons may have won the lion’s share of the $3 trillion spent on the “War on Terror” but history will give first place to the Hermes of communication, integration and universal knowledge.

It must be bitter for the Neo-Cons to watch the success of unarmed People Power across the Arab Spring eclipse the massive firepower of the military complex. “People Power” epitomises the spirit of present time in human achievement not Torture.  

“Either we all live in a decent world, or nobody does , the whole idea of revenge and punishment is a childish day-dream. Properly speaking, there is no such thing as revenge. Revenge is an act which you want to commit when you are powerless and because you are powerless:  As soon as the sense of impotence is removed, the desire evaporates also.” Revenge is Sour" by George Orwell , 9th November 1945        

E.U. Crisis: Chancellor Angela Merkel looks Vulnerable; Democracy Flexes its Muscles over Fiscal Union.

Some observers, such as they are, say it was a dumb idea to begin with.  An exercise in political prestige to sweeten Elitist ego at numerous dinners and banquets. History, which is so often  conveniently ignored tells the story. Poverty breeds discontent whether it be personal,  community or national. Ask any old Viking, Vandal or Visigoth.

Anarchy rules when politicians leave the building. The Great Summer Debate of 2011 has concluded with a victory for those who tested a European dream.  This fiscal and political union dream maybe delayed for the present but Europe still goes marching on. 

After three years of crisis, disturbances, austerity threats and serious doubts about the quality of the top down approach, arguments are switching to implementing a two speed Europe.

Historian Hans-Joachim Voth during an interview with  Der Spiegel remarked... Austerity and anarchy are closely linked. We've been able to establish that with looking at the period between 1919 and 2009.

“I believe that the consequences of ending the euro have been overstated. Not every dumb economic idea needs to be defended to the bitter end. Europe is infinitely more than the European Union, and the European Union is infinitely more than the euro.”

Chancellor Merkel said after the court announcement "The euro is much, much more than a currency. The euro is the guarantee of a united Europe. If the euro fails, then Europe fails."

What did I do, what did I say to turn your angel eyes my way? Political tensions are rising as the debt crisis enters its third year. With no end in sight chancellor Angela Merkel’s popularity in Germany is sinking as love for Europe gets more and more negative.

Schroder said:  “A two-speed Europe is a reasonable concept, not a German concept. This is not a German concept. Look at Scandinavia, where you see good Europeans, and look at the Netherlands and Austria. They're all good Europeans. “

He added “We should stop dithering and get serious with the idea of a core Europe. Otherwise Europe and its countries will sink into irrelevance between Asia under China's leadership and America... Europe has to wake up.”  .............................

Saying Rome wasn’t built in a day really means why again follow leaders into uncertainty. Wasn’t that the problem before. Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy and Germany, and most of Eastern Europe  are one generation removed from the dictator disaster. And what defines a Schroder style good European.  Cries by Brussels for more Europe needs to be sold to citizens and not imposed.

E.U Crisis:The New European, Populism humbles Federalism, A Renewed Awareness about Citizen Inclusion in European Politics.

Populism is not a dirty word; Defined as the People verses the Elites, its attraction is in urging social and political changes to represent ordinary people's needs and wishes.  It commands popular appeal. Originally a seventieth century movement against industrial change, it recently represents  unqualified modifications (Burqa Bans etc) to unpopular social issues. A camaraderie of the ordinary guy in the street against a small group of professional politicians who profess to know  better than the people. It stands against those who say the people are stupid and brutish and that Elites should be the ones to make decisions on their behalf.

This sounds very much a scenario were revolutionaries are asked by the people to address the imbalance of excess authoritarian rule. But it's not. Populism is just another 'ism on the long road towards a totally inclusive society. Boy have you guys in Brussels got your work cut out.

How is it possible the Elites messed up such a popular project as the Post War European Union to the point where they see citizens as populist revolutionaries challenging their political mistakes, financial excesses and now rudderless leadership.

What is the point of mass education to understand social and political systems. And, for the teacher to then accuse these student  of being dangerous, simply  because they have become aware. 

The well-being of the political process and the understanding of democracy has to be newly acquired by each generation. Democracy requires political education. This in turn requires political inclusion and activity. Each generation is not born with memory or experience.

Elites need to accept they no longer can act alone in deciding what is best for the people. They are ready and able to do that for themselves.  Rotterdam 2011  

But  it also  true strong intuitions promoting  dissemination  of memory and experience makes learning much easier . We now have memory on tap. It  beams into our homes via the Internet . History is forever in the reality of our present and future. Now is the moment to secure a place for our memory and experience on the front line of efforts to advance civilisation. Who will follow us into democracy unless we  present an example for others  to follow.  

The shrieking Brussels cry of “Dammed Populists” towards those seeking reform and change is evolving in tone. It is fast becoming the battle cry of rattled Elitists alarmed at the swell of  popular movement which in fact embraces intellectuals, professionals as well as the stupid and brutish. Citizens rightly question the Brussels lack of collective spirit, their dis-jointed actions and especially their Prima Donna leadership.

This is not the time for dammed revolutionaries. Not the time to create change without safe direction. It is the time for the newly educated masses to be listened to and engaged with. Citizens  should be given the electoral responsibility to take necessary decisions about the crisis problems affecting us all. Authoritarian Elitist plutocracy (rule by wealth and power) as a political fashion is finished for the present. Educated populism may harbour the few who preach reactionary mistakes but it also harbours the many who can resolve the problems we all share.

Street Art News,London Looting: Stealing is Not Ok Unless it’s Street Art

David Cameron follows the tradition of Street Artists Bansky, Fairey
and Mr Brainwash in discussing the ethics of stealing.

Street Art’s heisting of photography for its use regardless of authorship or copyright can only bring good news to the medium. Which medium…photography stupid….I mean where would we be today if photography was not available to illustrate the political statements of Street Artists such as Bansky, Fairey and the great master El Brainwash himself. Stealing photographic images for the sake of making a Street Art point is now mainstream boredom. The Communication Society is mutating and forming a revolution were  real time knowledge is a growing power. It is notable British P.M. David Cameron wanted to stifle social media on an emotional whim just to make a point. It is also notable he changed his mind on reflection about stealing free speech and how instant communication can save lives.

Downing street has been accused many times of looting wealth from other nations.  So when it comes to stealing we have to accept no one has a monopoly on it. The best of it is done through the use of noble causes.

It is always time to address the causes which lead to these actions and not just repeatedly  and excessively punish the symptoms. Courts shudder at the prospect...sic..

E.U. Crisis: The Great European Buddha Moment: Going Europe is Going Confederate.

Politicians need to think sometime. Usually this happens around their election moment. In the past the future was led by them, but today’s information society means we can all participate in social leadership. A raging debate is taking place on the Internet between tens of thousands who wish to shape Europe's future. It has come down to one serious option.

Going More Europe means going Confederate. Alarm bells are ringing as word gets out how power and money is concentrating in the hands of an unelected few. Worst still these unelected few have seemingly little or no respect for democracy. In a short time reaction to what citizens really wish for will be a political election issue.

Well wishing Federalists are carrying a broken dream. They should join the Confederates and  pursue building a noble and safe structure. The new Confederate Nations of Europe. (C.N.E). What is today a concept will be in a very short time a movement.

Summer of 2011. Across Europe, citizens are having a Buddha Moment. Thinking about the future is thinking Confederate.

C.N.E. has no desire to bear witness to the Federalist group ripping apart over a principal which failed to grasp people's full support. It is in everyone’s interest to create the model for a successful Confederacy where strong nations are able to push forward able and willing bring the rest with them. C.N.E.  becomes more than an idea. More than a dream. More than a debate. More than a concept, it's a choice, an opportunity, to create a united force for Europe.

Brussels Federalism is dividing the people.  If  E.U. Federalists truly believe in Europe then they should  acknowledge it is their duty not to turn a broken dream into a nightmare. Europe's past has endured enough ideologies dragging citizens to catastrophe.    

 If rebellions can happen in the street then they can also happen in the senate and the parliaments. It is  the wish of the people. MEPs have little time to react. The great European Buddha Moment is happening.  Brussels and the faceless intuitions it harbours are becoming a focus for repeal. Brussels is now facing cold resistance to accusations it is dismantling European democracy. 

Better for the Federalists to join in growing the Confederate Nations of Europe.......

EU Crisis: Federalist Dream is over, Confederate Nations of Europe Begins

Federal Europe is dead and gone it’s with Monet and Schuman in the grave. Citizens have lost faith in any lure for a federal Europe. The Brussels mandarins have failed to hold the thin line of confidence while bureaucrats in France and Germany acknowledge it is useless to try and rescue the Euro as it stands. No more good money after bad. Across Europe today, citizens are pointing their thumbs downward to the idea of any vote for more Europe. 

We are looking at the strengthening of the Confederate Nations of Europe at the expense of  ideologist Federalism. In reality this is the creation of a two or three speed Europe. A mix of platforms from which there can be national debate, ambition and motivation to join or not to join other groups. Where decisions are made from tangible examples rather than from the fear and necessity being currently proposed by rattled Federalists. 

2011 ends the Federalists Dream; Enter a new Confederate Nations of Europe

History will debate who lost the Federalists dream. The Brussels Bubble will no doubt be accused with an exaggerated truth about incompetence. Debate is often unclear and unkind. There will be some who will see this historic year 2011 as the product of a combination of growing citizen power to challenge the top down elitists and others the decision by China, Russian and Iran to stop US and EU capitalism from stepping further beyond its borders. The financial crisis will in some fashion bear major guilt. 

But for me, Federal Europe failed to materialise for the reason citizens just didn’t trust it. It was the terminal Federalist weakness that citizens recognised, that some ideology does not always deliver what it says it will and sometimes,  it is best to let it fade away.   

Confederate Europe embraces sovereign national spirit which forged the diversity of European nations. Maybe in this new alliance will strength return and allow Europe to play its full part in the emerging global game and where the stronger vanguard core can help the weak to become stronger.

Leader Cameron Delivers Repression to British Citizens who Need British Help.

Designer Riot-shopping  sends new shock waves through UK  as  recession begins to rip Consumer Society .

One has to ask why  mass arrests are justified  for the socially excluded poor who took to the bizarre designer riot-shopping while the people who created the mess are permitted to carry on business as usual.  

House Evictions and excessive punishments show  leader Cameron as  a person who has failed to understand his responsibilities to the whole British nation and not just that part which supports his party.

  The Culture of Speed, mass media, advertising in Modern and Post Modern times.

The coming of immediacy. The dressed society, urban cultures and

 the aestheticization of peoples lifestyles. The presentation of consumerism

into all realms of human life and of course who is normal and who is not.

From the series War & the Plastik heaven 2009

The six months Jailing of a student for stealing a bottle of water and the social gloating over these punishments which do not fit the crimes signal the beginning of the end for the British  coalition.

 As pressure mounts over the coming weeks people will come to see the London riots for what they were. An opportunist outburst of anger and envy by a small mindset of the British community against the mainstream. The mainstream needs to connect and fix its patients,  not reject and punish them un-necessarily.

In the light of recent church, political and financial scandals, the  calls for morality, ethics, honesty and loyalty sound hollow coming from those establishment figures who have literally raped and pillaged this society for so long with glaring impunity.  

E.U. Crisis: Berlin Wall: 50 years later Berlin again is at the Crossroads

The symbolic Berlin Wall in November 1989.
 I remember the city's energy purring like a baby lioness. 

After this weeks launch of one of the biggest recession in modern times, Europe is again at the crossroads. It faces an unimaginable mountain to climb. Not just the big pile of money which frankly, is of lesser importance next to the social disorder waiting in the wings. Should the money problem be put first before the welfare of citizens then Europe is in bigger trouble than it cares to admit.


Look out for the only two options open to Europe and the creation of Art of Superstate part 3.

1, Closer union and the spreading of wealth and debt. (with lots of problems and work to be done)

2, Two speed Europe with Germania Magna leading the Core Vanguard over the catch -up Med Club.
   ( the easy option and one to end the dreams of Jean Monet and Robert Suchman).

The big question is will Superstate's citizens have a say and will their wishes be respected. Berlin is at the heart of Europe. Mistakes have been made there in the past. Now Germany has position and  power to lead Europe with approval. Has Berlin the will...............................

E.U. Crisis: Friday Afternoon: The End of an August Week with a Show to Entertain the Most Bored of Society.

The Mother of all Recessions  got off to a flying start last Monday The City Boys Gangs  rolled the dice while the Mob Gang rolled into town. After a week of playful  activity the week ended as it mostly does with the crowd looking forward to a Sunday morning media reflection cos there’s not much to do. 

I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday I don't care about you
It's Friday I'm in love................................the Cure.

What’s  come out of the week is a rash of statements from high to low from Foolish and  Panic, to Rumour, Dictatorial and Spiteful which pretty much sums up the situation we are all in.  As the BBC business reporter Robert Preston put it....  “Are they completely bonkers”……

Curfews, social media and Internet shutdowns, a ban on wearing face coverings and throwing those on the street as homeless if convicted of rioting were among some of the spiteful responses emanating from levels of British society against the protesters. Nothing new in this of course.  The City Boys Gang got off with a temporary shutdown of one of their Casino tables. 

One thing’s for sure if the causes are not addressed then the symptoms reoccur  for both the Gangs of the City and the Street.

And what’s also sure is the shocking realisation that politicians don’t expect to get burnt when playing with fire. As one gang member put it;

 "These are the people who got us into these situations and now we're realizing they don't know what they are doing. The market's finally catching up,"

"Sitting on the fence, Katwijk beach Netherlands. Wish you were here."

Politicians blame Internet social media and hand phones for the effectiveness of the rioters and their ability to organise.  A commenter  on the BBC website wrote;    

 “The most important tool we have ever had. It enables the people to be heard as much as big business and our government…….. There is now pressure to control and suppress this united voice under the "we are trying to protect you" guise…….. 

You see this is the world we are and human nature is the same as before.                                       

I don't care if Mondays black
Tuesday Wednesday heart attack
Thursday never looking back
It's Friday I'm in love…………………………………………. 

What we also saw this introductory week to the Mother of all Recessions was the spiteful reproach of politicians towards the people they are meant to serve for being recalled  from their annual holidays. Reminds me of when I worked in the Belfast picture agency Pacemaker Press during the Irish troubles.

We recalled the director to work from his holiday in the West of Ireland after the IRA murdered a senior British Royal (Lord Mountbatten) while holidaying in the same area.  The director moaned and groaned about his sacrifice for the agency for the best part of the following thirteen years.

E.U. Crisis: London Riots: City Boys Gang V Mob Gang call Thurday morning Ceasefire, leader Cameron says Life's all about Morality.

Thursday; Here's Why I Did Not Go To Work Today. Sung bt Harry Nilsson...

When I'm feeling Thursday
I go and have a drink
If Thursday was a boat I bet it'd sink……..

Crisis news:

Thursday morning sees a ceasefire in the weeks E.U Crisis “Tunnel of Uncertainty.”  (see  below post). The City boys Gang V the Mob Gang take a welcome break to count their money and their dead respectively.

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, hit out at the rioters (mob gang) for “a complete lack of responsibility, a lack of proper parenting, a lack of proper upbringing, a lack of proper ethics, a lack of proper morals”.  “That is what we need to change.”

Life in Core Netherlands looks out across the North Sea from the Hague towards London,

  Yeah, Thursday's such a crazy, lazy day,    Let's go have a picnic, Hope it doesn't rain….

Thursday's such a crazy, lazy day……. 
When the week becomes a rat race
You can bet, win, show or place…..

But never bet on Thursday
'Cause God's not on its case………

In response to Cameron’s  critique of the situation a Guardian reader quoted the following: 

While bankers have publicly looted the country's wealth and got away with it, it's not hard to see why those who are locked out of the gravy train might think they were entitled to help themselves to a mobile phone. Some of the rioters make the connection explicitly. "The politicians say that we loot and rob, they are the original gangsters," one told a reporter.

Another explained to the BBC: "We're showing the rich people we can do what we want also."

Prime Minister Cameron’s Patronizing Scolding of Disobedient British Children Disguises Serious Establishment Failures. Yes it’s Humpy Wednesday Already.

Wednesday morning at five o'clock as the day begins… Leaving the note that she hoped would say more … Stepping outside she is free……..

Over in the rich part of town the City Boys gang fights to re-group…….but as one investor gang member said  “this rally could be short-lived. It's possible the bottom has been met but it is too early to say so, you never know what more bad news may be coming around the corner."

Postcards from the U.K's Silly Season are a big hit with today's youth. riot pic-epa  

And the analysis goes on & on

"I'm not sure how it will all end. This area will be a target because it is wealthy. The problem is that in this country we live in extremes of rich and poor. We need to live in the middle, like they do in Scandinavia."

"That Cameron doesn't know what he's talking about. He's lucky he can get a holiday. These kids don't get a holiday. I was one of these kids…. it's bloody hard for them. There's nothing to do at all. University fees have gone up, education costs money. And there's no jobs. This is them sending out a message."

She (What did we do that was wrong)
is having (We didn't know it was wrong)
fun (Fun is the one thing that money can't buy)
Something inside that was always denied, For so many years.

She’s leaving home Bye, bye.

E.U. Crisis: “Good bye Ruby Tuesday.” London’s burning and the markets are crashing. Are you not being entertained.

It is a long long week when its days become one big event. The Mob Gang is on the streets and the  City Boys Gang are on edge.  Shares take a hammering after a severe loss of confidence is fueled by the US downgrade, amidst further strife in the beleaguered  Superstate part 1 & 2............. Are you not being entertained.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Ruby Tuesday released in 1967 is a song about Mick Jagger’s  girlfriend Linda Keith who left him for Jimi Hendrix. .. Still I’m gonna miss you...... ............life on a Rotterdam wall                                                                                  

“There's no time to lose, I heard her say, Catch your dreams before they slip away”  

A chief investment officer, told the BBC that investors could see no way out of the current troubles. "You can't control it. You have the onset of fear in the market. There are a lot of things that don't make sense."

Lose your dreams......... and you will lose your mind.

"If they are able to keep a lid on yields in Italy and Spain then they will succeed in stopping the markets creating their own reality.”

Are you not being entertained…………………………………