Politicians show immaturity and idiocy in spending row and the BNP issue
Gordon Brown and his cronies are sounding extremely childish with regards to this silly row over spending. So what if the Tories have shown their hands? At least now the public does have a better understanding of some Tory policies. Didn’t the Labour party accuse them of not having any? My only concern is that [...]
Lessons in politics: no appointment reviews, too many undeserved peers, bad arguments, no fixed terms, no general election, confusing public image
What have I picked up from politics recently? #1. There is not a committee that reviews appointments to the Cabinet as there is in the US. This means that the PM can appoint whomever he wishes. And if that person happens not to be a current MP, then he/she is made a peer. #2. The [...]
Sir Alan nonpartisan? Shahid Malik innocent? Sir Peter’s duck house anyone?
Sir Alan Sugar claims that his new appointment in Gordon Brown’s government is to be non-partisan and that he will not be in the Cabinet. As I understand it, anyone can be an advisor, so Sir Alan may claim that he is non-partisan in that respect. However, why, then, the need to make him a [...]
BNP gets egged as protestors call for end to free speech
This demonstration against the BNP is completely disgraceful. I am not advocating all the narrowmindedness of the party, but what will demonstrations and protests accomplish? NOTHING! Except to teach our young children that this is acceptable behaviour for not getting what you want. If people are angry about the results (that is, the public and [...]
The impact of the BNP, turds and more turds
I didn’t think it was possible, but the BNP did get two seats in the EU Parliament. Was it because of all the negative attention it was getting? After all, everyone, regardless of their political affiliation, kept warning that the BNP might get votes. Well, guess what, that made people think, “yeah, that’s how I’ll [...]
Can we get back to the business of running the country now?
What to make of this political mess? Or, is it a mess? Conflicting opinions about New Labour have me trying to figure this out: if leftist Labourites consider New Labour an extension of Thatcher and the Tories, does that mean that Gordon Brown will not get any votes from the Labour left-wing? Also, does that [...]
BBC needs full public disclosure
Where is FOI when you need it? Why is there a lack of accountability of the BBC to the fee-paying public regarding all their expenses? We have not heard anything about publication of the BBC-TV expenses, but we have heard that legal issues regarding staff contracts are prohibiting the scrutiny of the BBC-Radio expenses. All [...]
Inadequate Home Office is real reason for Smith’s resignation
While everyone is still discussing expenses scandal, calling elections, ministers resigning, and Labour party disintegration, there are a few wondering who is running the country? Apparently, the country is running itself. Does it mean we do not need a government? No, but we do need to be careful of what kind of government we are [...]
Please vote for the right reasons
On the eve of the EU and local elections, there has been much activity at Parliament. As several ministers have announced their intention of resigning, there are rumours and speculation of an early election. But, in my opinion, everyone needs to cool down and think logically. The expenses furore has gone over the top, with [...]
Unregulated doctors in the UK
Britain is not fully joined with the EU. There is still debate, even within parties, whether they should join fully, pull out or just remain the same. It seems that the pressure is either to go full-speed ahead or pull back. No one seems to like the status quo position. But, why not? At least, [...]
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