I try to shelter you, gentle readers, from the worst of my
negativity. But in my private moments,
watching TV or reading the news on the ‘Net, comments to myself can approach,
or cross, the borders of decorum. For instance . . .
I saw a picture of two world leaders accompanying an
article. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and
Ugandan President Uhuru Kenyatta. The legend
told us, “Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (left) . . .” As though the tall, black gentleman were the
Premier of China. They were having a
meeting about business between the two countries. I don’t know about you, but I’m very
concerned about two things that came to mind immediately: China’s “soft power” activities around the world,
especially in Africa, and the treatment of homosexuals in Africa, especially in
Uganda.
My comment to myself was this, “we don’t care if you brand
your homosexuals, herd them like cattle, and sell them as meat. Just show us the money.”
Was that fair of me?
Mr. Li may be a very nice man for all I know. Perhaps I should limit my comments to things
like, “where did he get that tie?!?!” or,
“couldn’t he afford a suit that fit him?” or the ever popular, “that dress is
horrible!”
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