An incredible documentary about Nixon’s Watergate and the film All the President’s Men based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post. The similarity with the state of this U.S. administration is […]
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A very simple message to the Swedish people in your upcoming elections; blame not the immigrant but rather the politicians who have become so disconnected from daily life locked in their lavish buildings/offices and keeping them from understanding the concerns of many from the effects of flawed immigration policies – […]
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Finally some light in a deep tunnel of the U.S. Republican party. I came across Senator Ben Sasse of Minnesota during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings with a message/observations not heard before within the GOP – not that I’ve seen anway. It’s certainly someone that is making a lot of sense and […]
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This is something I’ve written about in many posts – links below – with regards to how Ministers are assigned duty not based on specific expertise but rather on how well connected they are up the chain command or merely to achieve internal political objectives. The most recent revelation is […]
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A great Channel 4 report on the Deal of all Deals for a reality check and somehow we seem to be strolling along. I won’t go into the details because you can watch the clip for yourselves. For me what I’d like to focus (or refocus as I mentioned it […]
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A brilliant speech by former President Barack Obama about the state of play in American politics – sort of the unpacking this conundrum we all face today, not just in the U.S; he certainly unpacked the GOP and the current “dis-adminstration”. More importantly it is an inclusive/pragmatic vision forward one […]
Read More The King of Fake We learn today that Trump inauguration crowd photos were edited after he intervened – whether he used another one of “Executive Orders” I am not so sure 🙂 In other words he’s officially now the “King of Fake” or “Fake King” whichever title you choose; I […]
Read More The view that we continue to hear time and again is something I’ve posted about a while back – link below – is that Trump himself is “The National Security Threat” – and I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I claim that in fact he’s the ultimate “International Security Threat” considering […]
Read More A very interesting Channel 4 review on BREXIT below. But let me add/clarify that in my view the only Plan B we have is either a General Election or a 2nd Referendum. However both these options mean 1 thing (and 1 thing only) to the current “so-called “government”; no Theresa May […]
Read More To provide context here it is best to view the full IHRA definition of Antisemitism using the link below so that we understand the details and possible ramifications. People will have differing views/questions on this issue because it is not as some suggest a straight forward proposition and here’s a few considerations; […]
Read More The antisemitism row in the Labour party continues with Dame Margaret Hodge has launched a blistering attack on the Labour leadership suggesting that the antisemitism row would only end if Jeremy Corbyn stood aside. Now as I mentioned in previous posts any form of religious discrimination or bigotry is utterly unacceptable […]
Read MoreWe keep hearing that great slogan from the “so-called” government in Britain that a “No Deal is better than a Bad Deal”, a common sense principle that has been overstretched to beyond the limits “just to capture our Imagination away from the reality of the Negotiation“, and here’s why; this principle […]
Read MoreI really don’t understand why Theresa May persistently comes out with really bold statements about BREXIT that do nothing but demonstrate her utter hypocrisy. Today for example she rejects the call for a second Brexit referendum as ‘betrayal of trust & Democracy” – (link below). Now I have to stay – […]
Read More Theresa May says a no-deal Brexit ‘wouldn’t be the end of the world’. Of course TM a No Deal BREXIT is NOT the end of the World; as a matter of fact why the hell waste time negotiating further; let’s just call it quits to save a quid or 2 […]
Read More A very interesting article – link below – about the role (causes/effects) of conspiracy theories in Turkey and how they’re driving an increasing level of antagonism against the United States – a recommended read for anyone interested in this concept and/or this region. What I would add is that conspiracy theories […]
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These are moments that should NOT just live on in memory but be ones that should be some of the defining moments for the Democracy irrespective of country region or continent in the context of 2 simple facts; Democracy treats Freedom as a Human Right for All NOT as a Luxury […]
Read More Very sad to hear today about the death of Senator John McCain a war hero who served in the U.S Navy from 1958 – 1981 and entered into politics in the 1982 when he entered the U.S. House of Representatives then the Senate in 1987 where he won re-election 5 […]
Read More Labour straight out of the hat produce yet another stunning proposition on the Table. Let me tell you there is NOT much room to spare on their BREXIT Table. The good news this time however is that this proposition is more generic so it can adapt to different situations, that […]
Read More Today we continue to see/hear “clan” ministers continue to put a brave face when talking BREXIT to European partners/allies. This is a brief commentary on their silly statements because really it merits no further effort for any detailed response because they’re in a fix and it’s common news, so here […]
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First let me just say that Senator Elizabeth Warren is one of the most inspiration figures in the U.S Congress, and one that I entirely respect – and this from merely following some for her work online. I would recommend watching this speech because it proposes an anticorruption initiative which can […]
Read More We read with amusement today titles like; Jeremy Hunt calls for fresh EU sanctions against Russia Jeremy Hunt wants ‘malign’ Russia to face tougher sanctions Really exciting stuff, but then again it’s quite remarkable that you call for firm action against Russia when we all know now for a fact […]
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Now this is NOT intended to be a major point but it is certainly a valid one, to me anyway. While watching former CIA Director John Brennan on TV interviews lately I noticed he always refers to Trump as Mr. Trump NOT President Trump. Turns out I do the same […]
Read More I came across this interview today on CNN with Lt. Col. Ralph Peters on Reliable Sources hosted by Brian Stelter and thought it useful to share. The reason is simply; I totally/utterly agree with the guest’s views on Trump and the way in which he articulates them, so that’s good […]
Read More Power play politics is not new as we all know. It has been used effectively in the past to alleviate threats by adversaries whether political or economic and many experts can probably come up with a long list of historical precedence where power play really did work. What I would […]
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Now that a crash seems a likely prospect for BREXIT the government decides to do the “Responsible” thing by publishing a series of technical notices designed to prepare the UK for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit. Now just to get us started here – on a weekend – let […]
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We heard the exciting news that Nigel Farage is finally back to save the country from a certain demise. The only difficultly this time around of course is that unlike previous times when life was rosy and people could be led to believe the hogwash about the great prospects post […]
Read More Now that’s a novel approach for a member of Congress to call of a former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency a Butthead – we’re talking about the US CIA here; and that’s not even taking into account an impeccable career of John Brenann spanning 25 years in service at […]
Read More8The mere occurrence of the trade/economic warfare nowadays particularly when propagated by an unstable leader – sorry Covfefe – irrespective of where they lead demonstrates in no uncertain terms why Great Britain (including “England” just for those who believe we’re loosing our English “identity”) needs to be part of the […]
Read More Is this really the best we can hope to salvage our Democracy; accept a fudged non-inclusive process that delivers a morphed definition of BREXIT based on a flawed Referendum that has been proven to be driven by foreign influence and some illegal and other questionable campaign financing – and we […]
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An excellent article – link below – by Anne Irfan Teaching Fellow in Middle Eastern History, University of Sussex tries to effectively unpack what is termed the “Deal of the Century” devised the political genius Jared Kushner mmmm…Son in Law of the President of the United States. I would suggest […]
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Today I receive with great shock the sad news that Iain Duncan Smith may be confused about that reaction in the Tory party to Boris Johnson’s comments about the Burka. I am devastated Mr. Smith but let me confuse you even more. I agree that Freedom of Speech is a […]
Read More Now where have we heard this before; CBI urges government to drop ‘blunt target’ on immigration numbers CBI warns UK car industry faces ‘extinction’ on exit from customs union The CBI warns Liam Fox’s Brexit trade plans could bankrupt British companies CBI warns of cost rises if UK strays from […]
Read More Let me first set the stage for BREXITEER’s in case any of them decides to read this post; Yes, this is fear-mongering from your very clear/blind perspective, because what we’re actually seeing in terms of economic indicators, weak government/support, shambolic process are pigments of our imagination; business prospects are extremely […]
Read More I truly find it hard to imagine there could a precedence in legal history where the defendant & legal team are making all moves that suggest guilt even before any proposition for a trial. The Trump/Giuliani partnership is truly one made in heaven, that is for any prosecutor. What we know […]
Read More This political spat between Saudi Arabia and Canada truly puts in context the choices we now face in the West between protecting our Democratic values/freedoms or surrender these to The Power of the Purse. In layman terms here is the proposition on the table; we’re NOT only supposed to do […]
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For me this row over Boris Johnson’s comments about the Burka is about one thing and one thing only; the question of Freedom of Speech not only as a right but also the consistency by which we apply it when we’re stating our opinion about what is “perceived” to be relating […]
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Unearthed writings by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in 1999 that have been discovered by CNN – the Mike Pence in the Past Tense – really demonstrates in no uncertain terms the shift in perception of Leadership in Covfefe territory. Hold on a second, this is actually less about perceptions and more about […]
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Let me start by putting some context here so we can to try and make sense of the situation cause it is a bit confusing; On July 20 Michel Barnier warns EU to step up NO DEAL BREXIT preparation On July 22 Dominic Raab the “then” new BREXIT Secretary criticises Michel […]
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One really can do nothing but praise this British government for the unprecedented levels of coordination on policy & messaging. I know some may complain the cabinet was a bit fluid in the first 2 years of the PM’s “rule”, but these things happen and it takes a bit of […]
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Referendum Campaign driven by loose objectives based on false assumptions – [Checked] ✔ Russian Meddling & Illegal BREXIT Campaign funding – [Checked] ✔ Triggering Article 50 with No Viable Plan/Strategy and no Accountability for deliberately taking this risk – [Checked] ✔ Country Divided & Non Inclusive Process with No Effective Parliamentary or […]
Read More As BREXIT looms being 8 months away North East councils haven’t done any impact assessment for their regions. The reason can be summed up quite simply by New Castle’s deputy leader Joyce McCarty; “Right now many councils are unable to plan for the future as a result of the Government’s […]
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Google is reportedly developing a censored version of it’s search engine specifically for China. So the old Google motto of 2010 that led it to leave China “Don’t be evil”, has been magically transformed to; “Don’t be evil, just adapt your systems to it”. Is that kind of like censoring […]
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An excellent reporting by MSNBC’s Ari Melber about the National Rifle Association–NRA and the Russian connection. Quite fascinating stuff and again demonstrates the many vulnerabilities in our western Democracies being used by power brokers from Lobbyists to Special interest groups – hence my previous post (link below). Will we ever […]
Read More I call on the British government and all political parties to reaffirm our commitment as a nation to equal rights/protections to all groups irrespective of colour, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation; it is a reaffirmation that ensures equal treatment to all under the law. It follows from this foundational principle […]
Read More After a comfy European Holiday Theresa May discusses the BREXIT nugget served with exquisite French food & a touch of classy/tasty French wine – now who can ever fail to reach a deal with all that luxury lifestyle? More importantly how desperate can Theresa Maybe to break her wonderful Italian holiday […]
Read More (this post has been updated) Today I read an article in The Independent by Naomi Firsht, making her views loud & clear on BREXIT (link below). I decided to dedicate this post in responding to Ms. Firsht, so here goes; I kind of understand your dilemma, because well we’re all […]
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That’s a novel way to start off negotiations for post BREXIT deals. Never mind that you got your own wife’s nationality wrong suggesting she’s Japanese rather than Chinese – in China of all places; so Mr. Hunt where the hell do we go from here in negotiating trade deals? That […]
Read More We read today about how UK think tanks are being used as a bridge for US donors in providing access to UK government ministers and civil servants; in this case to raise cash for research to support the free-trade deals demanded by hardline Brexiters which translates to throwing our Democracy under a […]
Read More Introduction Quite an interesting hearing at the U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee which I would recommend watching in full. There is plenty to unpack from the discussions in the hearing but I will ignore my urge to comment on each important point made, and will only focus on 2. Suffice […]
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A parliamentary inquiry into the BREXIT referendum concludes that urgent action is needed to combat ‘relentless targeting of hyper-partisan views’; well that’s good news. More importantly they come up with a set of recommendations to safe guard our electoral system which is encouraging though they are missing some root issues […]
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