There’s been a ton of analysis done-and on it goes-on this false claim by Donald Trump (forgive me but the title President still heavy on my tongue-not to mention my brain-talking about this person) about allegations of wiretapping by President Obama. I believe there is a more fundamental question that should be […]
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Yet again, the US President does not disappoint in creating controversy during his latest press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel using his ever popular “Improvised Explosive Device”. This time though it has far reaching impact this being a very important international news conference. It must be clear to the […]
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What’s the point of funding the CIA or the FBI when you have an abundance of “Sources” like that? When you hear statements like that and ones supported by actions what is there to disagree on about the temperament of this man and its negative impact on the United States. […]
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I am always drawn to articles pertaining to religious freedoms because they do have a direct correlation with the questions of Immigration/Integration topics I feel passionate about. It is also the fact that I myself was raised as a Muslim and do have some may brand as unorthodox views in this […]
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Unbelievable; An attempt to “Normalize Racism” that coming from an American Congressman Steve King. I can tell you Congressman with all due respect, You & Others Like You Will Never Make It Normal! Beyond that initial reaction above (and after having a sip of coffee), I can say that it is really […]
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Mr Wilders I have just recently been following your political campaign in Holland and listening to some of your statements as well as ones made by your supporters. I am not actually surprised by successes made by right wing parties in the West-there are valid reasons for this. However when I heard […]
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What I truly like about this response is; a) it’s simple and b) it is very appropriate for the response to come from a spokesman for President Obama rather from him directly which in my mind kind of puts Trump in his place (though I am sure he can also […]
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What a Mess, and on it goes with the new revelation about meetings of Jeff Sessions US Attorney General with the Russian ambassador during the Trump campaign. Clearly this is not a question about Flynn, Sessions or ? It is a question all about Trump himself and the unlikelihood of […]
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More Rhetoric than Substance is a characteristic of Nationalist/Right-Wing ideology simply because the realties of the world we live in today do NOT allow for solutions that may have applied decades ago. Concepts like Globalization, Free Trade/Trade Blocs, Multiculturalism as well as the interconnectivity/interdependence of the world we live in […]
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A disgusting incident experienced by a respected Historian Henry Rousso when entering the United States and was threatened with deportation at Houston airport. Nothing captures the significance of the moment and also reflects the new times we live in better than his own comments about the incident; “The United States […]
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Quite an interesting interview with Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster about modern warfare and the importance of fully appreciating the uniqueness of such conflicts through among others applying historical context to them. It is very clear from the interview than General McMaster has solid professional expertise in the area of warfare. […]
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Let me briefly introduce you to Alex Jones, and let him do the rest of the talking which will provide more in-depth introduction and really speaks volumes of at least some of Trumps core support base. Alex Jones is an ultra-right radio host, a big supporter of Trump as he […]
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All across America there is a grass root fightback against Racism in all its forms. I guess it is a clear demonstration that Religious/Cultural Tolerance is not just about words but more about deeds and the willingness to make your voice heard. Political activism is the real/only way to protect […]
Read More Here’s a thought; With the rise of the Ultra-right “ulraPolitik” in the West clearly manifested by the election of Donald Trump in the White House, Racism has again become an area of concern. It used to be the case in the not-so-distant past that Western societies prided themselves for being […]
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An excellent article/analysis-link below-on future relationship between the EU and the US under the Trump administration-an unchartered territory. Main takeaway’s from the article are; A parallel path needs to be applied here; engagement with Trump administration as well as with non-Trump supporters among Democrats & Republicans. The need to revitalize […]
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A Golden Opportunity in Play for Israel’s ultra-right. For Trump & Co. I suspect they will soon discover that meddling in Middle East affairs, especially at this time is NOT for amateurs or to be used as a test lab or a diversion for national failures by the administration. Keeping […]
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Moments that remind us of the inspirational/humanist leader that is Barack Obama, talking about “Race” one of the main challenges he faced during his presidency as the first African American President. That said he certainly passed that 8 year experience with flying colours as one of the most consequential Presidents in […]
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The Russian Connection This man is controversial inside-out just considering his career as well as his extreme views on a host of issues. But then this should make him feel very much at home with his comrades at the new Trump administration. The problem is that damn connection he decided to […]
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Incredible statements coming from Stephen Miller, Senior Advisor to the US President (supported by the President himself in a recent tweet)-statements one would expect out of the former Soviet Union or an old/unsophisticated 3rd world authoritarian regime like that of Idi Amin in Uganda. There is no grey area here; it […]
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At the face of it the statement in the title seems quite extreme, but don’t give up on me just yet. Just consider Trump’s profile/temperament coupled with the fact that though he’s NOT driven by political ideology but rather someone who views policy as “transactional” deals he has surrounded himself […]
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In a stunning moment on the Senate floor, Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday night after McConnell determined the Massachusetts Democrat had violated a Senate rule against impugning another senator and she was ordered not to continue her speech. This despite the fact that she […]
Read MoreNeed to begin fightback to protect core Democratic/Liberal values/traditions Plenty of useful material from Trump admin to demonstrate/make liberal arguments & and take action (need to apply some lessons from Tea Party). Need effective web presence but equally important national/local presence through open forums. Stop merely complaining & reach out […]
Read More Constitutional Crisis in America (and we’re not past the 1 month mark of the Trump Presidency). At it’s core this American story is one that demonstrates how vulnerable a state can become to powerful lobby groups that are intent to drive policy to protect their narrow interests-ideological or financial. This […]
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Values before Political Alliances & Trade. Taking an Important Stand is the way we help turn pages of a Dark Present to Make it History. (Well Done John Bercow!) Related article here
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How Traditional is the Hijab & Niqab in Middle East Here is my problem when I see titles/images like this; they seem to suggest that the Hijab & Niqab are part-and-parcel of the entire Middle Eastern Muslim society tradition. Well I can tell you this is not strictly true. As someone […]
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The Remain camp lost this one big time due to lack of leadership/unity in vision across party lines. The argument has been framed by Leavers as obstructionist politics in play (even Remainer’s voting for the motion bought into this false perception), rather than the accurate argument of ensuring a process […]
Read More The ongoing BREXIT debate in parliament reveals truly the shocking levels of ignorance of some British MP’s particularly around basic concepts of democracy, transparency and oversight. The predominant view among BREXIT supporters is that the referendum was an overwhelming mandate by the British people to leave the EU. Well this […]
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Here are some of the problems with this approach; Banning people simply on the basis of country/religion violates multiple international laws/conventions including the Geneva Convention on refugees as well as human rights law that forbids discrimination on basis of religion or nationality. Justifying the ban on the basis of addressing […]
Read More Here is a thought; Ever since Mr. Trump came to power he’s been using his play time (or should I say show time) to sign all kinds of weird/wonderful executive orders (mostly weird). This coupled with the traction gained by ultra-right movement throughout Europe it is obvious that we as […]
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If attempting to develop trade deals with the new US administration or maintaining strong alliance with the US means the UK government is not able to articulate firmly our views on controversial US policy that flies in the face of these very values we’re supposed to share-not to mention International […]
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Read More An excellent CNN documentary about one of the most consequential presidents in U.S. history. I do believe history will judge him well, and I can say many are already missing his vision/leadership less than a month into the Trump presidency. One can also say that there may be a silver […]
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An excellent speech & interview by a very talented/experienced former US Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power providing a comprehensive overview of the threat Russia currently poses on what is termed as Rules-based Order established post WWII. She backs this up with details highlighting her real experiences in dealing with Russia […]
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It is one thing to twist reality for convenience but you get into a different league when you see people look you straight in the eye and tell you that’s exactly what they’re doing and defending it. This level of unscrupulous attitude is one we have never seen before, at […]
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Wrapping up the Middle East Conflict in this manner will prove Quite Tricky Quite Quickly. Reliance on the allegiance of corrupt leaders/dictators in the region is a big miscalculation particularly that they are loosing support fast, while others do not have the benefit of political stability that would allow them […]
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Representative Mike Pompeo is quite a controversial figure although you would not see it from his slick presentation at the Senate Confirmation Hearing where he seemed quite cordial while maintaining a professional attitude throughout that hearing. One line of questioning from the Democratic members of the panel focused on whether he […]
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The Convenience of Terminology Adaptability, a strategy used by the far right to promote shallow narrative for change (used since Nazi Germany); Racism (becomes) Patriotism/Nationalism & Anti-Corruption/Reform (become) Anti-Establishment. It’s all about punchlines and stirring negative emotions to help drive change through fear & divisive politics. I believe that this […]
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Now that there is a new leadership at the White House with vastly different views from traditional allies on a host of issues; from Trade to the Environment to Foreign Policy to name just a few it would be interesting to understand the fate of Intelligence sharing/cooperation and overall outlook […]
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With the inauguration of Trump as 45th President of the US just a few hours away, it is moments like these that I crave for genius humor of Robin Williams. I guess he must be watching over us now & laughing his heart out…at our expense. Truly missed in these […]
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An excellent documentary about Russian influence on US elections and history of Trump relationship with Russia. Predictions are not all that rosy for a Trump presidency, but this is all the more important that we go into it more aware/wired into this “unique” situation and the ramifications resulting from it so […]
Read More I made sure to watch the recorded version of the speech in its entirety, with a glimmer of hope having read the British Pound gained strength after the speech which based on the track record of a PM Theresa May’s Speeches or Statements on this topic is, well a “Record” […]
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Defining the Problem There continues to be debate about the value of “Multiculturalism” and whether it has failed to live up to its nobel intentions pertaining to a multiethnic/multicultural society we live in today. Some politicians even pronounce the concept of Multiculturalism as already “Dead”. This is certainly a serious & […]
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Framing these issues and the absurdity of temperament of Mr Trump as a Liberal/Conservative divide is the real Fake News of the Century. We should engage/connect with like-minded conservatives and not be forced to live in our own isolated bubble that got into this mess in the first place. The […]
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In response to Nick Clegg’s article (link below) I would like to contribute some commentary here; It certainly is the case that when something happens on your watch you own it-whether or not it is more convenient to pass the buck elsewhere. And you do not own in the sense […]
Read More A great speech from a wise leader who I hope (and suspect from this speech) will continue to play a key in revitalising the Democratic party while at the same time defending liberal/democratic values over trends of nationalism & xenophobia. The ultra right surely know how influential he can be and […]
Read More This briefing will absolutely make no difference in changing Trumps stance on this issue as it would put into question the legitimacy of his Presidency and would affect his growing ties with Putin-a truly unprecedented situation for a President of the United States. With the nearing of the inauguration of […]
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An Inspiring Politician that has the capability/influence to counterbalance ultra right conservatism overtaking American political establishment and unite the country through a pragmatic vision moving forward. He should be given the platform to play this key role by the Democratic party as of 2017-which could be a very interesting proposition […]
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I totally agree with the views in this article (link below), particularly the point that we need to learn to play rough with Russia not just in rhetoric but in action-it’s something I’ve been calling for in all my posts on this topic. I would also say that the influence […]
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Gorgeously Passionate Meryl Streep: Loosing her voice but giving us a sense of direction, in her own way.
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An inspiring true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, a humble man with a simple message; “There is too much emphasis nowadays on the past and no one is concentrating on the present and the future.” Indeed we should remember this story of this wise man but with an eye on […]
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