When the storm clouds of depression loom, time to take action

摘要

I speak to you tonight from a manoir deep in France on the eve of great events. Beyond the stone walls of fortress Europe, the dark clouds of economic depression are gather ing; and we are called upon once more to face an old enemy. Sorry! Gotabitcarriedawaytherefora moment -just bear with me while I turn the Churchill filter down a little bit. However, much of what I said is true. It is true that I am writing in a manoir in France. It is true that I would rather be going to bed. But deadlines are deadlines and if one cannot indulge in a little nostalgic grandiosity after a fine bottle of the 1 local plonk, when can one? Ho we ver, the facts of the matter remain and there really is trouble ahead. Fortunately for the local inhabitants of this part of France never left the 1970s and will be more or less unscathed. Where am staying, the effect of the impending collapse of old Europe will be limited. The local cars will get a little bit older, the local market a little less colourful and there will be some small but noticeable increase in the sale of lead shot. But life will go on much the same.