Theresa May is now asking the EU for another BREXIT extension until June 30 (i.e. picking numbers out of the hat yet again), while Donald Tusk wisely suggests a longer extension that can end once national consensus is achieved on the deal (or a deal); a “Flextension” if you like […]
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BREXIT Exhaustion: Iain Duncan Smith is Appalled (updated)
Iain Duncan Smith is appalled because the government is trying to reach out to the main opposition party and others to help achieve a consensus on BREXIT – something she should have began with even before triggering article 50. I am appalled that Iain Duncan Smith does not understand that […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: Theresa May to Meet Jeremy Corbyn in the Final Attempt to Save BREXIT – a move that has BREXIT Hardliner's Steaming
It seems that Theresa May’s hand is almost out of cards so she’s forced into a make-or-break choice in meeting with Jeremy Corbyn a move that seems to have set her party BREXITEERs on fire. Now I’ve mentioned in the previous post – and indeed in many previous posts – […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: Theresa May Asks the EU for a Short Extension to Avoid People's Vote at All Cost
Theresa May delivers a brief statement indicating that she intends to ask the EU for a short extension until the 22nd of May to avoid participating in the EU elections. The real reason for this extension – or at least one of the major factors – in my opinion is […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: A Petition for a People's Vote
Yes, I know exactly how you feel about the prospect of yet another damn petition. I actually suggested that petition time has been over a while back. However I decided to go ahead with this petition anyway for 2 reasons; I am hoping that however we may differ on BREXIT […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: Parliament Comedy turning into a National Tragedy
The BREXIT comedy continues in parliament with the decision now being a vote for 1 of 4 motions; Motion C, Customs Union Motion D, Common Market 2.0 (to be re-negotiated with the EU) Motion E, Confirmatory public vote (or Referendum on selected deal) Motion G, Parliamentary Supremacy (Extension, Leave or […]
Read MoreBREXIT Exhaustion: The British “Tumbola”
Yes, this is the British version of Tombola but with higher/jucier “steaks”. Now we read rumours about the potential of snap elections being considered by the so-called government. This in my judgement would be a recipe for a disaster with no vision/no direction, no leadership and a country divided, so […]
Read MoreSelf Regulation; The difference between Democratic Evolution or Devolution
A very interesting analysis by Michael Smerconish of CNN talking about American radio show host and far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones; and here is one of his rants to get some context going. While I agree with Michael on his views about Alex Jones, he seems to be missing a […]
Read MoreBREXIT Fever: When Democracy Stalls You Should Expect a Crash
If there are any lessons learnt during the last few years it has to be this mentioned in the header. But then how do we define a Stall; while I am no political expert it doesn’t take a policy guru to say that when this governance model seizes to represent […]
Read MoreThe Morally Corrupt & Politically Discredited Theresa May Seeks a 4th Vote on her Deal to Avoid a 2nd Public Vote on BREXIT
It’s ironic – a term that now has to be associated in both history & language books with BREXIT – that the humiliated/humiliating Theresa May continues to ask parliament for a vote – the 4th time around – when she and her party are doing all possible to avoid a […]
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