Strange coincidence? Paranoia? - and what are the chances?

Yesterday I expressed my concerns at the serious damage the Wikileaks drip-feed would do to the diplomatic world and, in particular, to future relations with the United States.

Part of my theme was to express tremendous admiration for George Marshall, the man who conceived the Marshall Plan - the US-funded aid that helped rebuild Europe after World War 2. I don't think I pulled my punches about the way that once-great society has lost its way either.

Now comes the paranoia bit!! Within two hours of posting my blog I got an email from this organisation

http://www.marshallfoundation.org/

Who seem to have somewhat turned the Marshall agenda to the military/right's own viewpoint but, nevertheless are promoting a truly great man.

But TWO HOURS LATER? Spooky or what? Am I to assume that I no longer have to express my views here? If I speak directly to the light-fitting, will I save Langley time and effort?

I am a good swimmer and I like the sun - even so, I hope not to be taking a waterboarding holiday in Gunatanamo any time in the near future.

One final bitch - one of the less-publicized Wikileaks was that the Americans didn't like the extradition treaty - you know, the one they have not ratified that means that a British citizen can be deported with no evidence being presented but none of them are subject to - yes, that one.

Oh God!! A knock at the door.............

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