Monday, 15 July 2024

So Close

On the 13th of July, I learned that there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.  A young man armed with an ar-15 rifle had placed himself on the roof of a building beyond his rally site. 
A bullet was heading for Donald Trump's brain but he tilted his head slightly while he was talking so it hit his right ear lobe instead. It was a very lucky escape. I'm happy that his life was spared. It is a shame that someone standing behind him was killed. 

Two days later England were playing in the finals of the European football tournament and lost by a single goal in the last few minutes of the game. That is unlucky, better luck next time. Spain are now the European champions. So Close.

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