Day: 25 February 2017

All part of the plan

 

Donald Trump bars New York Times, CNN, Los Angeles Times and Politico from White House press briefingSeveral major American news organisations were on Friday afternoon barred from a White House press briefing in a an unprecedented move by the Trump administration.

Source: Donald Trump bars New York Times, CNN, Los Angeles Times and Politico from White House press briefing

All so consistent. When you are a despot you want to make sure that news information is contrloled which includes portraying the media as the enemy and the problem. Next stage is to exclude the ones who are more of an problem and split any semblance of group protection.

This latest action was predictable. How does the US deal with its President now?

How can anyone overseas treat him with anything but caution and contempt rather than acquiescence and promotion?

Round the Bays active family

Last weekend was the annual fun run and serious run in Wellington. In total about 10,000 people participated; about 2,000 each for the 10km and the half-marathon. Eleanor and Joe each did the ‘half’ while Shaz did the 10k.

All did well with Joe and EQ running in less than 2 hours and Sara beating last year’s time by a bit. Joe was possibly more comfortable at the finish than Eleanor. Good stuff by all concerned though.

Sven was in the crowd cheering on heartedly though maybe too American-like for me. Isaac was watching too as he apparently does not like running. I had planned to run but again the body showed its vulnerability and injuries to the achilles and calves proved to be limiting.

Maybe in June I can have a go if the body improves? Maybe the old man needs to fins something more suited to later years of life?