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When a male undocumented immigrant called Jesus, in Florida says: “I voted for Trump for the economy”. Next week Jesus is hiding in the back of a car repair shop as Immigration Enforcement officers from ICE search for him. The week after, Jesus has been caught and he’s in the back of an ICE van,Continue reading “’the moral high ground’ was there ever any such thing”

Disagreeing with politicians and taking opposing views is as old as the hills. I get all that. It’s not going to change. But delighting in their failure and willing them to fail, is counterproductive. Past few months has been Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer (i.e. our Finance Minister in the UK). It seems sheContinue reading “If our politicians fail, we all suffer! So, why are so many willing them to fail???”

Can you imagine just how many people have suffered utter devastation from this?11 teenage boys! Snuffed out just like that!The police can’t implement necessary measures to end knife-carrying by teenagers in London, because people complain about perceived lopsidedness of the race of the folk who get stopped & searched. I accept that the police canContinue reading “A total of 11 teenage boys stabbed to death in London in 2024”

I read one of the pitiful comments that typifies many 20 – 50 year olds in Canada today, who think the Liberals are to blame for everything that wrong in Canada (whatever those are??). The comment read: “if Trudeau & his liberals hadn’t destroyed Canada, Trump would never have thought about making us the 51stContinue reading “A pathetic generation of finger-pointers! Justin Trudeau was only PM for about 9 years right??”

If you are the president of a country where so many of your citizens are hellbent on fleeing to another country (for whatever reason), would you have time to trade silly bards? Today, the President of mexico had the time to stand in front of some silly map, to suggest the US can be renamedContinue reading “Very strange that the President of Mexico can find so much time for tittle-tattle with Trump..”

Leave a single lamp on in a dark room and all bugs flock to it. How about turning on several lamps in that same dark room? The current rate of migration to the west is not sustainable. Not only because of the friction it is causing and resentment (be it fair or unfair), but forContinue reading “The obvious stares us directly in the face, but we’re too distracted to acknowledge it….”

The rule of law and common sense can now be so readily bypassed by populism. Shout out, shout loud or have a twitter account with a few million followers and who needs Parliament? Just force politicians to start answering questions on twitter! No need for truth, facts or due process. Welcome to today’s world… TheContinue reading “We are now back to 264 BC. the era of gladiator games…”

Perhaps, the simple answer is: IT IS US! Humans! Not social media or the knives, guns etc… For years, the folk who sell guns, tell us it isn’t guns that kill. Those who counter, say: well, punches or knifes kill fewer people. I won’t get into all that today. I was astounded today, when aContinue reading “We find the next excuse, then the next and the next…..”

I feel very strongly about this. I can see the perspective of those who try to argue that Britain and some other countries were built on the back of the empire and other acts in years gone by. I am also someone who strongly believes in the need for human beings to accept that weContinue reading “The UK will not be here, as a place where people can come to seek refuge/asylum, if there were no rules during those years gone by…”

Donkey years ago when I took Economics 101, same as many of us, it felt a bit strange to learn about how goods were valued and the global demand & supply arrangements that left supposedly poorer nations in a pit, as the products they exported were valued by a matrix that they didn’t create….. NothingContinue reading “We created a trade system that’s now eating us up from the inside!”

I have read several online posts of many Canadians stating: “see, that’s the way to go”. Referencing the US. Yes, Trump has surprised pretty much everyone, by winning the election (albeit, the situation wasn’t very different from his defeat of Hilary Clinton, and perhaps that result should have been a peek preview to Kamala’s outcome)Continue reading “Calm down Canada, shall we see the implementation of solutions & the outcome first?”

Who knows? One of the most obvious flaws of our democracy is that it has become so easy to exploit. So easy to manipulate. Anyone can say anything during a campaign and promise anything, knowing they won’t be challenged. In the UK, we have a 5 year limit for each government but today, we startContinue reading “Will we ever be able to fix the obvious flaws of our democracy?”

The newspapers had stories of 80year olds being shoved aside in supermarkets as people rushed to grab stuff off the shelves. Many were hoarding stuff. Toilet paper ran out across the country as people hoarded them. And Covid was a mini emergency compared to a World War. Who wants to see their children carted off,Continue reading “Anyone remember the first weeks of Covid? Anyone?…”

Several articles earlier in the week were dedicated to Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, the so-called godfather of Artificial Intelligence, stating that AI will wreak havoc 10 years from now and wipe out humanity. Today, it’s Prof. Anthony Glees of University of Birmingham saying we are now on a countdown to World War 3. It is aContinue reading “As we head towards the end of 2024, it appears that predicting the start of WW3 or AI ending the world is in vogue..”

We have learnt nothing throughout the course of human history! It’s just so callous. To stand there and say you just cast a vote for the sake of paying a few pennies less on a loaf of bread! Yes, we all want to be prosperous. But for goodness sake! There is more to life thanContinue reading “Nothing irks me more than when I hear voters quoting the price of gas (petrol) or grocery as the reason they cast their vote for a candidate…”

I do not follow any religion and have never been religious. And yes, many will quickly point out that Christianity did not prevent slavery, colonialism, the inquisition and several other heinous acts of humanity to date. Ok. But when you look at how completely soulless society have become, with opportunists and charlatans everywhere you look.Continue reading “The demise of Christianity has possibly left a void that previously held some in society accountable by piety”

If you read the newspapers and online articles, you will be forgiven in thinking parents no longer exist and the government must be responsible for everything!! We blame the government for EVERYTHING. I was reading a BBC article this morning, which reported on the spate of theft in shops (shoplifting) across England. It is anContinue reading “Alarming increase in ‘shoplifting’ across England, is yet another glaring example of how today’s generation feel so entitled…”

As I’ve always said, it takes a type. Most likely individuals who feel they must lead. The current toxic environment of our politics is a huge deterrent to the brightest and best. It now takes more guts & thick skin (to take repeated vile abuse) than brightness, to be a politician. It’s a surprise weContinue reading “Politicians have a thankless job at present. So, why do they do it???”

I know many people are waiting to say “told you so” to Trump voters. The reality is simple: you will be waiting till eternity. Why? Well, look at Brexit. The people who have been most-impacted, who are suffering most, have now been told their suffering isn’t as a result of Brexit, but that it isContinue reading “There’s no ‘buyer’s remorse’ for the ignorant…”

History tells us appeasement doesn’t work, but equally, wars don’t solve anything either! Ask the Americans. They fought a civil war to eradicate hate, 159 years later, they still cannot seem able to set their differences aside to live harmoniously. There was even whispers of a civil war if Trump didn’t win the 2024 PresidentialContinue reading “The world MUST step back from the brink of all-out war! Wars solve nothing!!”

….this is how fragile democracy is. We need to protect it. The era of decency – if there ever was such an era – is firmly over. We just saw an individual decide to burn everything down, to have his own way. Evoking martial law should surely have a minimum number of senior government officialsContinue reading “Goings on this week in South Korea should be an eye opener to all supposedly democratic countries out there….”

…. and we’re still 4 weeks to the end of the year. 122 crossed last Sunday. Around 65 have died. It doesn’t matter whether or not the folks that are angry about this situation have all the facts, this situation is indeed concerning. It was also reported that legal net migration to the UK hitContinue reading “36,888 people have so far crossed the English Channel to enter the UK illegally in 2024…”

Democracy should be about all political parties helping the party in power (incumbent government) to do the best possible for the country. The minute that singular objective is set aside, democracy is in trouble. Today, the only objective appears to be centred on making the party in government fail; it seems it is now solelyContinue reading “The key reason democracy is struggling & why we shouldn’t ask people to denounce their ancestors….”

This week, the new UK labour government released an update of migration figures, which really has nothing to do with them, as it largely spans the period before they took office. But more importantly, the excellent work they (Labour government) have started to do, will surely take some months to have an effect. But insteadContinue reading “UK government is continuing in the footsteps of the Democratic Party’s failure to engage with the populace re. the migration issue…”

Perhaps we should not be so hasty banning others?Or is it just a coincidence that these two have supposedly “acceptable” excuses for their positive drug test?Would those excuses be acceptable if they were Chinese, Russian or from some developing country?

If only I knew? Sadly, I’m no psychologist and I can’t really answer this question… Some say it is fear of the unknown… Some say it is a defective mind i.e. a mental malfunction.. Whatever it is, it has been there since the very first human being walked the face of the earth I suppose.Continue reading “What drives hate?”

Take a look at the politicians – around the world – who are always talking about the existence of a deep state and you will almost feel like they are all one and the same person! They see something to be angry about at every turn! If there are no migrants, they will fume aboutContinue reading “Such a tiring world! We appear intent on hitting the self-destruct button!!!”

How obtuse! This is the generation we are in today! They just don’t get it! Brexit referendum – oh! Let’s have another. NO. It’s done. Live with it. Not the result most of us wanted, but you get on with it! Someone should sit this coming generation down and explain the facts of life toContinue reading “UK: Petition demanding general election spikes past 850,000 signatures”

I could easily be labelled as a liberal. But although I am anti-war, I am not naive, I know why we sometimes end in such unsavoury situations. Placation hasn’t always worked. I am all for people respecting each other and everyone being treated equally, but again, I am not naive enough not to see theContinue reading “American celebrities reportedly relocating to the UK supposedly to flee Trump, are PATHETIC!”

I just read a report this morning by one of our news channels in the UK, lamenting the sudden appearance of many hotels housing illegal migrants & asylum seekers, at a cost of £8million a day to UK taxpayers. I am not sure if the intention of the report is to stir up more tension,Continue reading “Governments must find a better way to communicate with the people they govern or we are doomed!!!”

Take a quick glance around the world….. Africa – supposed cradle of humanity? Now used as a deterrent! Centuries of misery, strife, hunger, manipulation and they are still trying to find a way out. North America – populated by immigrants seeking a new, supposedly better life. Found it? Now fighting tooth & nail, to keepContinue reading “It all begins with that tiny, seemingly harmless, innocuous little word…..: ‘Pride’.”

You only have to look at the current UK government; led by decent individuals who truly want to help the country, but unfortunately, does the country wish to be helped? All you hear is: oh, they are increasing taxes! Oh, they want to do this or that! Well, ask yourself this: why do you thinkContinue reading “Running a government is probably not as easy as many seem to think it is….”

Global peace? End of conflicts (Sudan, Middle East etc.)? Reduction of child poverty? Reduction of prison population/reoffending? Have any of the above ended? Over the years, people with medical training e.g. doctors, have been given a chance to lead health administration and failed. They were said to lack the administrative expertise. The we got anContinue reading “What exactly have the impressively qualified folk achieved?”

… “Woke”? What is it? What does it mean? Should I treat it with derision like many choose to treat rap music? I am as guilty as the next person, for uttering statements such as: “what is this woke nonsense?” Today, I learnt a very poignant lesson.. Some Americans (of African descent) are only just,Continue reading “Before you say it… PAUSE…”

Democracy bought? Nonsense! It is exactly what it’s always been… We (human beings) are despicable! We are what we are…. If you follow the money trail, you will find that the obscene amount of money raised by those vying to be president of the United States, is not spent on aliens! It is spent on,Continue reading “Democracy bought? Get real folks! Yes, spending over $1billion every 4 years to elect a leader is strange. But….”

When you read some of the divisive (no reason makes it acceptable) rhetoric that’s now been normalised in today’s society, Remembrance Day becomes increasingly poignant. Most of those who gave everything for us (gave their life for us) were barely boys. We must find a way to honour their sacrifice by warding off future wars!Continue reading “REMEMBRANCE DAY – as we solemnly remember so many who had to die for the freedoms we so casually take for granted”

I watched Brighton demolish Man City in the second half of their match today. Their manager is barely in his 30s. There’s a long, long list of these foreign managers doing so well in the league here. And we still query the appointment of a foreign manager for the English national team??! That said, asContinue reading “Why do foreign managers do so well in the Premier League???”

There are a number of laudable norms out there e.g. saying thank you when someone does something for you. And there are some non-negotiable norms set in law e.g. abiding by law & order. I’m happy with all of that. But going forward, and in addition to some silly norms e.g. Valentine’s Day celebrations, ChristmasContinue reading “Ditching silly norms going forward…”

The good cower and whisper their goodness in the background. The nasty folk are brazen and shout their nastiness from the rooftop. Well, which would prevail? There is of course always a philosophical take on it, that goodness quietly prevails. Who knows? At the end of the day, what is good? and what is bad?Continue reading “Fortune favours the horrible…”

…. presumably the Democrats simply decided 2024 was not worth stealing…?? It is clear that one must wish Trump well (for the sake of America and indeed, the rest of the world); he has to succeed and hopefully, surprise us all this time around with less twitting and more president behaviour. Many people have startedContinue reading “Was 2024 a free & fair election Mr Trump? Same election team & staff as 2020, same Democratic Party opponent….”

…. everytime you hear of an individual or group complaining that their freedom of speech is being impaired, when you read the supposed speech, it is always one that targets the helpless. Why are these defenders of ‘freedom of speech’ not going for speech directed at the wealthy and/or groups who can afford to defendContinue reading “’Freedom of speech’; is it just a coincidence that….”

The quickest way to end up as a one-term government is by offering nothing innovative! I like to think that any party that gets into government in a democracy, has what it takes. Even if it isn’t to everyone’s taste. In the US today, there will be all sorts of inquisition and doom-mongering. But theContinue reading “I sincerely hope the UK’s Labour Party government is paying attention..”

Yes, there are handicaps when you are elected and it isn’t easy to just get things done. But when politicians are elected and nothing appears to get done, it is a huge handicap and that is exactly what got Kamala Harris today. The Labour Party in the UK should take note. I have said thisContinue reading “Politicians should listen after they are elected…”

… which afflicts one of his friends. That is how the world should live. It is the way we should each see others: as human beings. Instead, it’s carnage everywhere you look: children dying of hunger, killings left, right and centre. Needless wars. People trafficking. This weekend was people calling Puerto Rico a floating islandContinue reading “Colin Farrell ran Dublin marathon yesterday to highlight a skin disease…”

Shattered to hear that Sir Chris Hoy has terminal cancer! Such a decent guy! Terrible news…

The only person who has previously defeated Donald Trump, is Joe Biden. He was the only viable option to defeat Trump. These ain’t deep thinkers. They are movie stars. Celebrities as they like to be called. They donate money etc., but are rarely ever the sharpest tool in the box. The ability to put onContinue reading “The initial excitement is dying down, now George Clooney and the other wise folk who shoved Joe Biden aside, will shortly reap the reward of their stupidity!!”

I am not a fan of politics and I try to avoid commenting on politics, but we are in such dire times, that it is virtually impossible to avoid speaking about politics. Earlier this year, we had an incoming Labour government. There is absolutely no doubt that they are well-intentioned. They are decent individuals whoContinue reading “We may end up with the best-intentioned government in recent history, ending up as the worst government in recent history…”

People who have never been in a position of power do not realise just how tough it is, for politicians not to accept freebies. Many of those freebies come in totally innocuous formats that they could easily be overlooked, until you then have to declare it in the register, and by then, it’s too lateContinue reading “Well done to the Prime Minister for refunding some freebies”

Surely, we simply need civil servants who can get their jobs done well right? The subjective tag of ‘good’ or ‘bad’ cannot, must not come into it. The calibre of individuals we now have running for the highest office in the land (Prime Minister) is shocking. Honestly shocking! It is most unfortunate that we haveContinue reading “When politicians begin classing civil servants as ‘good’ and ‘bad’, you know the country is in trouble!”

This week in the UK has been all about this topic, thanks to the Labour Party’s conference, where the party’s leadership have been questioned about their claims to understanding the people better, because of their own personal working class upbringing. But are they or have they in recent years been working class?? It all hingesContinue reading “Elitism, Classism, we’re all part of the reason it ain’t going nowhere!”