Posted by Tina
Oh the Joys of Nationalized Health Care
** An expectant mother was ferried 250 miles between four different hospitals only to have one of her twins separated as soon as they were delivered. Angela Breeds, 30, was told she needed a Caesarian section… *** But what should have been the most thrilling moment of her life turned into a five-day ordeal because the hospitals either did not have the right scanning equipment or incubators needed. Daily Mail (UK) **
Arrrghhhh…not the usual PC response!
** According to information obtained by Spiegel, the European Union’s anti-pirate mission off the coast of Somalia will be allowed to sink pirate ships should the need arise. Still, some say more drastic action is necessary. Those involved in the European Union’s anti-pirate operation ”Atalanta” have said that the mission would have a ”robust” mandate. *** The exact combat rules governing the EU mission — which is backed by a United Nations mandate — have been kept secret. **
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Cutting the Oil Supply….
** Russia is to join Opec in a co-ordinated cut in oil production for the first time in a highly-controversial move that will further raise tensions with the West. The Kremlin will risk throwing away its membership of the G8 group of leading economies by acting with the cartel in reducing supplies. Russian leaders have sent strong signals that they will agree the unprecedented move at the same time as Opec convenes an emergency meeting in Algeria on Wednesday. Telegraph (UK) **
Oh the times they are a changin’…..