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Can the NHS do with some reforms?

Can the NHS do with some reforms?

This whole controversy about the NHS is so pathetically trivial.  First of all, we know that the US has absolutely no clue about the NHS.  I should know – I’m… Read more »

Afghanistan war should not be debated; it is equipment that should be questioned

Afghanistan war should not be debated; it is equipment that should be questioned

Speaking as an American, which means Britons will take less notice of what I have to say, I am saddened to find that there are many Britons who seem to… Read more »

Forget the trivial bickering; have politicians been inside the NHS recently?

Forget the trivial bickering; have politicians been inside the NHS recently?

I have not commented on much lately due to other family commitments and to the lack of newsworthy events.  It seems that politics has become extremely lame of late.  The… Read more »

BNP gets egged as protestors call for end to free speech

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… Read more »

Please vote for the right reasons

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… Read more »

Sanctions against North Korea?

Sanctions against North Korea?

When politicians talk of sanctions, my reaction is a lot of eyeball rolling.  Why?  Because, although it is diplomatic, it seems so worthless.  I have yet to see how it… Read more »

Utopia does not exist – be prepared for the worst

Utopia does not exist – be prepared for the worst

The public has been outraged about the MPs expenses.  Many are calling for early elections, while others want to sort out this mess before they can fully decide who they… Read more »

Why fear the BNP?

Why fear the BNP?

In all the expenses furore, many – including politicians and political analysts – have claimed that people are losing trust in their MPs.  As a result, there is a fear… Read more »

Will the members of the Fees Office show themselves?

Will the members of the Fees Office show themselves?

Everybody’s targeting the MPs right now, but what about the Fees Office?  They were the ones who were supposed to scrutinise the claims and determine right or wrong.  Of course,… Read more »

Money, money, money

Money, money, money

Though the expense scandal is not over, and Jacqui Smith has still not declared her true and accurate primary residence, she will be under lukewarm fire from the police regarding… Read more »