Fox Business’ Lou Dobbs – “I’ve never seen a president whose endorsement mattered more in terms of results, nor have I seen more recipients of such an endorsement be less grateful and, in point of fact, be well, peevish, petty and vindictive against a man they obviously are jealous of and who they fear mightily… Continue reading People of Courage Part 4
Month: March 2021
Patriotism Part 17
These days patriotism, that is loyalty and support for one’s country, seems out of fashion, regarded sometimes as a quaint irrelevance, a potentially threatening ideology or a source of morally repugnant behaviour; and something to lampoon. Yet is this the whole story and if we neglect the beneficial effects are we letting ourselves in for… Continue reading Patriotism Part 17
Feb 2021. Salmond Sturgeon and Scotland Part 3
The Scottish Parliament has removed and redacted evidence from former first minister Alex Salmond to the inquiry investigating the handling of complaints made against him. Mr Salmond’s evidence was online for less than 24 hours when the Crown Office raised concerns about its contents and asked for it to be censored by Holyrood officials. There… Continue reading Feb 2021. Salmond Sturgeon and Scotland Part 3
Political Islam Part 54
Deliberations of the Caliphates, most notably Rashidun Caliphate were not democratic in the modern sense rather, decision-making power lay with a council of notable and trusted companions of Mohammad and representatives of different tribes (most of them selected or elected within their tribes). Traditional Sunni Islamic lawyers agree that shura, loosely translated as ‘consultation of… Continue reading Political Islam Part 54
Campaign Against Halal Part 17
There’s chilling footage available during an investigation into a slaughterhouse which supplies Morrisons. The abattoir which provides halal and kosher meat appears to ignore all standards of animal welfare despite the presence of a government inspector and two vets and boasting all staff have had proper training. The Food Standards Agency was so horrified by… Continue reading Campaign Against Halal Part 17
Feb 2021.Salmond Sturgeon and Scotland Part 2
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed there is “not a shred of evidence” that Alex Salmond can show to prove there was a conspiracy against him, as she said she hopes he turns up to a committee to be scrutinised. The former first minister is alleging his successor has misled Parliament and breached the ministerial code. A… Continue reading Feb 2021.Salmond Sturgeon and Scotland Part 2
Feb 2021. Salmond Sturgeon and Scotland Part 1
Rape Crisis Scotland has demanded the Scottish Parliament convenes an “emergency” meeting to rethink the decision to publish Alex Salmond’s submission to the Holyrood Inquiry. Chief executive Sandy Brindley said it was “inexplicable” the parliament would “knowingly publish” material which the charity said risks identifying a complainer. She blasted: “I think the lack of priority… Continue reading Feb 2021. Salmond Sturgeon and Scotland Part 1
Free Speech Part 7
UK Ministers have been reportedly angered by projects such as the National Trust’s Colonial Countryside Scheme, a children’s education project looking at how some historic properties are connected to empire and slavery. However, there is as yet little evidence of a mass move to remove statues or monuments. But it will come if something isn’t… Continue reading Free Speech Part 7
Debunking White Privilege Part 10
Jordan Peterson – ‘I can’t be the only person who refuses to accept that in order to prove I am not a racist (whether because I happen to be white, or by virtue of being a white member of society that is said to to be systemically racist or ‘riddled with implicit bias’ as the racing… Continue reading Debunking White Privilege Part 10