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Monthly Archives: December 2007

On the assassination of Benazir Bhutto:

Thursday, December 27, 2007
Posted by Tara Koellhoffer

Today, Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, was assassinated—an event that has shaken leaders all over the world. Bhutto was a strong female leader, one who was not afraid to stand up for what she believed in, even when doing so was dangerous.
Like Bhutto, Elizabeth I lived with the constant threat of assassination, yet [...]

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Advice on how to prevent rebellion:

Saturday, December 8, 2007
Posted by Tara Koellhoffer

“I gave them counsel to contain their passions and rather by humble petition than by violence or arms to seek ease of their aggrievances; nay (which is more) I disbursed great sums of money out of my own purse to stay them from revolt till a softer hand might reduce these discords to harmony.”

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On ignoring insincere diplomatic efforts:

Friday, December 7, 2007
Posted by Tara Koellhoffer

“The King of Spain is daily making offers of peace and friendship, but I shall not listen to them, knowing his ambition; on the contrary, I have sent Drake to ravage his coasts and am considering sending the Earl of Leycester to Holland to show that I am not afraid of war.”

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On words and actions:

Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Posted by Tara Koellhoffer

“[I]f your subjects see your words so honeyed while your acts are envenomed, what can they think.”

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