To all who have pinned their hopes on a sophisticated political solution to BREXIT from Parliament, I think it is now clear to the blind that a broken political system cannot deliver solutions and can only deliver more toxic politics for this country. It’s actually quite foolish in my judgement […]
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BREXIT Fever: We Call It the BREXIT Bone!
Theresa May in her good old usual self throws another “bone”; this time to lure her “fan” base in the Conservative party which is growing by the day – quicker even than the Petition to revoke article 50 – to support her deal. Her “BIG Idea” – and there are […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Donald Tusk, What Can I Say? (updated)
In a recent exchange in the European Parliament there seems to have been an interesting exchange between Donald Tusk and Mr. ‘UJS’ (Union Jack Sox) – so let put some context by highlighting the exchange – and here is the clip of the 1st part; The former Ukip leader, Mr. […]
Read MoreNeoliberalism and it’s Effects on Policy and our Future
A brilliant clip I came across today and thought to share here by a British journalist George Monbiot about Neoliberalism as a political philosophy and it’s manifestation in terms of government policy as well as on globalisation. BREXIT and Trump argues George – and I do so agree – are […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Theresa May Returns the Clock to Parliament to Run it Down Themselves
We were worried that Theresa May is running down the clock to get to the BREXIT hour. Now the situations has changed slightly with the clock having been returned to it’s “rightful” owner; the House of Commons which is now taking full control of the clock by running it down […]
Read MoreWhen we’re close to a Checkmate we Need the Queen
Here is a glimpse of the universe we live in today in this Disunited Kingdom of ours – it is by no means a complex/hard to figure situation but rather a quite unsophisticatedly simple one which most can agree with; A government that made a mess of BREXIT by; Failing […]
Read MoreThe British Parliaments Petition’s Website on the Fritz: Signature Numbers Flowing in Both Directions – That Doesn’t Look Right!
While keeping the browser open watching the progress of signatures on the Petitions website I noticed something quite odd; the number of signatures on the site not only increases but also decreases occasionally – it certainly happened twice today in front of my own eyes. This does NOT sound or […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Oh Swell, but wait…are these Martians?
Here we see what the government would like to consider as Martians from outer space quite different from the “People” they talk about who they pretend to defend. It is certainly one very proud moment for me to watch this fantastic march by these “martians” of all ages – whichever […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: A Pragmatic Vision Forward Revisited
Well over a year ago I made a suggestion for a pragmatic way forward to solve this BREXIT cookie in a post which I circulated to party leaders as much I possibly could; here is a link the post. Obviously things have moved quite a bit since then but the […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: The EU Delivers a Plan with Wiggle Room for the UK
The details of the deal can be found here but the obvious conclusion is that the EU is demonstrating in no uncertain terms that it is willing, ready and able to consider multiple options as a way out of this self-inflicted mess we’ve created for ourselves and reflected so vividly […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fatigue: So What’s the Deal?
Right off the bat let me first suggest that a hard BREXIT is not on anyone’s cards and here’s why; While many would agree that Theresa May is a completely bankrupt personality in terms of ethics and political integrity she must know well that making this hard dive would land […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: Broken British Politics now takes to the Stage in Brussels – A British Humiliation that knows no Boundaries
A handful of shameful politicians including; Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer and even Vince Cable head to Brussels to plead for a backdoor deal – which now seems to be pattern in British politics – with the EU. It’s shocking for me to see British politicians doing all possible to pass […]
Read MoreA Petition to Revoke Article 50 Breaking Records and Breaking the British Parliament's Petitions Website
It seems that the British parliament’s petition site is breaking up thanks to the amounts of sign-ups for the petition to revoke article 50 – and I admit to have contributed in a small part to this effort by signing the petition myself. Indications are that the number of signatures […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: A Petition to Revoke Article 50 – LET'S BREAK RECORDS TO BREAK A FLAWED SYSTEM!
Although I believe that we’re well past petition & letters to MP’s time a while ago and knowing full well Theresa May’s government would never consider anything remotely close to this petition, I still believe it is an opportunity for the public to make their voices heard – albeit a […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Theresa May Rejects the Responsibility for Anything
No responsibility for triggering article 50 without a viable plan No responsibility for the flawed process she engineered and one marred by secrecy and back alley agreements to subvert our Democracy even when it comes to following parliamentary regulation/precedence No responsibility for failing to listen to the voice of the […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The EU Caught Between a Rock & a Hardball but there is another Option
With the daily House of Commons shambles – which is about the only thing that is Common nowadays in that house – the EU seems to be caught between a a rock and a hardball, so they opt instead for going on a fishing expedition unfortunately though in a contaminated […]
Read MoreThe Tough BREXIT Nugget: Hey, EU, Listen Up, Another Backstop Coming at ya!
The British parliament shambles has now taken to the skies. The talk between our genius politicians is this and beware this is NOT a Drill; Now the talk is for an extension which for all intents and purposes is used as yet another “back stop” in the the EU until…wait…here […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The United Banana Republic
A great analysis of Brexit here given by Fareed Zakaria of CNN. Obviously the view provided is unlikely to sway opinions on either side of the argument because I mentioned previously we’re all feeding off a broken political system. Ever since I started posting on the topic I was never […]
Read MoreThe BREXIT Nugget: All You Need to Know of BREXIT; Parliament Shoots Down the People’s Vote (updated)
Parliament just shot down a motion for a People Vote with an astounding majority of 85 to 334. Of course we know the Conservative position on this, but Labour is another story altogether; remember this “All Options on the Table” slogan, it turns out even tables change and they seem […]
Read MoreThe Humiliated Theresa May is Humiliating Britain
Theresa May’s once again tries to sway hardliners to accept her approach of “My Deal or No Deal” BREXIT strategy before a vote on extending article 50. Yes, it is shameful and disgusting politics but again these are not new revelations we just discovered about Theresa May and the muppets […]
Read MoreThe BREXIT Nugget: A Lesson for the EU on How NOT to Conduct Similar Negotiations
Disappointment all round in the EU with regards the British parliament’s decision not to support the latest tweak of the BREXIT agreement. This feeling of Disappointment/Frustration is certainly understandable insofar as the amount of efforts/resources to get this far in the process. On the other hand when one negotiating party […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Let’s NOT Go This Way! (updated)
It was extraordinary to me watching the debates in Parliament today about the latest BREXIT deal. Very passionate debate from all sides with quite complex issues raised – quite exciting. But suddenly I woke up to discover that we’re NOT at the pre-triggering article 50 stage no we’re actually 2 […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: EU, Don’t Serve Theresa May a Free Lunch or You’ll Eventually be Served for Dinner
Theresa May seems to be leading a blame game with the EU in seeking compromise on the Irish backstop. The reality though is that Theresa May is not/has never been leading anything – but rather following the guidelines of the Conservative BREXITEER clan. Her main and only ambition is remaining […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The "Conflict Zone" in Focus
A very interesting interview conducted by Tim Sebastian aired on DW with Belgian MEP Philippe Lamberts. Obviously quite a few issues Tim raised about the EU’s handling of the Irish backstop – but with a due respect Tim what you seem to have missed is the British governments disastrous handling […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: How Credible can Our Commitment be to the EU
With the latest episode of shambolic developments in Parliament where Labour “alternative” BREXIT deal was rejected by the government and they are now signalling “potential” support to a motion calling for a People’s Vote the question then becomes this; if we are to continue membership in the EU by default […]
Read MoreJeremy Corbyn is Eying Another Table; Theresa May’s Table
So I was right, the Corbyn approach now revealed – the 2nd Referendum plea is designed primarily to pressure Theresa May to allow Labour a place on the table in defining a modified BREXIT deal – so that the Labour table expands to include more options 🙂 And as I […]
Read MoreJeremy Corbyn Now Supports a 2nd Referendum but Keep an Eye on the Small Print
Media are running with the story that Jeremy Corbyn now is supporting a 2nd Referendum which they say is a position consistent with the motion supported in the Labour Party conference in 2018 and here is the text of that motion; Should parliament vote down a Tory Brexit deal or […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: Jeremy Hunt Demonstrates the The Political Model that Produced BREXIT
When we talk BREXIT many seem to hang failures of our political model on BREXIT – or at least that would be their focus point. But the reality is that for us to understand BREXIT drivers we need to understand the political model that we’ve adopted for the last decade […]
Read MoreIntercepts: Tucker Carlson Blows Up at Rutger Bregman
Here’s an interesting interview by Tucker Carlson of Fox News – someone who looks confused at the best of times – with a Rutger Carlson a Dutch historian and author of books on history, philosophy and economics. The clips speaks for itself but the driving point here is how media […]
Read MoreThe BREXIT Crash Course (No Comment): Honda set to close Swindon car plant
BREXIT Is NOT Inevitable but Post BREXIT Crash Probably Is!
Read MoreBREXIT Politics – British Style: The Constant State of Crash
While people continue talking about the fear of crashing out of the EU the fact of the matter is that the twilight zone we’re living in at the moment with indecision and political bickering is a constant state of crash albeit less severe, but with time we’ve spent in this […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: Remembering a Multitalented Artist with a Big Heart
A wonderful British artist who will remain in our memory and who has touched the hearts of many throughout the world Dudley Moore. A great actor and one heck of a pianist with love to this instrument that never wavered even during his last years when was suffering from an […]
Read MoreThe 1 Million Dollar Question of Mr. Donald Tusk has a 1 Dollar Answer
While following reactions to Theresa May’s crushing defeat in parliament for her deal I came across the following tweet by Donald Tusk the EU Council President; If a deal is impossible, and no one wants no deal, then who will finally have the courage to say what the only positive […]
Read MoreTHE BREXIT WALKOUT – STOP THE TALK & DO THE WALK
The BREXIT farce continues unabated and now Theresa May tries another stunt to coerce MPs to accept her mantra of “My Deal or No Deal” approach by threatening that if her deal doesn’t go through there may be no BREXIT – well now here ’s clarity of the “philosophy” of […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Frosty the Snowman, Composed by Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Frosty the Snowman, Composed by Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Por una Cabeza, Composed by Carlos Gardel
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreThe Joker Suggests a Confidence Vote in "Good Time"
Jeremy Corbyn plays the same ole same ole long game of Theresa May in suggesting a confidence vote in the “appropriate time” – but “appropriate” for who exactly/what’s the catch? I think we can all pretty much make a good guess, right? I truly believe that Jeremy Corbyn is as […]
Read MoreTurns Out Ain't Nothing Soft About This BREXIT
If this is the perception of a Soft BREXIT, well people we’re in for the treat of our lives post BREXIT. With Theresa May leapfrogging across the content in an effort primarily to save face – rather than have the guts to face the nation – my question is what […]
Read MoreFrance Needs to Establish Some Context
Let me begin by saying that I am no politician and I am definitely no expert on the internal politics of France. That said I have to admit I am a big admirer of President Emmanuel Macron ever since he appeared to capture the imagination of the French people – and […]
Read MoreBREXIT Flicks: The Absurdity of the "Endless Referendum Syndrome" Argument
I keep hearing BREXITEER’s complaining about the “Endless Referendum Syndrome” which is along the lines of; If we we do another Referendum which produces different results why stop there and not do another and another? Our Accidental Leader also raised this argument today in Parliament. So here’s my take on […]
Read MoreBREXIT: It Takes a Coward to Know a Coward Demonstrates the Accidental Leader
Now people may disagree on the language here in the title but being a coward is truly not intended as an insult but rather a personal attribute – pure and simple. What we’ve seen yet again from Theresa May in delaying the parliament vote is yet another clear demonstration of […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Fever (the kind of thing you get watching Too Much BREXIT), Composed by Otis Blackwell
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: The Man with the Golden Gun (James Bond), Composed by John Barry
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Thunderball (James Bond), Composed by John Barry
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Christmas Time): Home for the Holidays, Composed by Robert Allen
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Yesterday Once More, Song by The Carpenters
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: I Don't Know How to Love Him, Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Christmas Time): Jingle Bell Rock, Song by Hall & Oates
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet (Christmas Time): Jingle Bell Rock, Song by Hall & Oates
Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Cornet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but I suspect it won’t hit that […]
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