On May the second this year, on this blog, I predicted that the proposed changes in the Unionist party, inaugurated by David Cameron, would lead to the Unionists having minimal representation. It didn’t take a brain surgeon to work that out, but it is a fact that it has happened. I don’t blame the electorate,… Continue reading The Ulster Unionist is sacrificed on the alter of self-agrandisement
Month: June 2009
Ignorance is no excuse
There’s a hackneyed phrase from the Bible that says ‘Forgive them for they know not what they do.’ I think this applies in the current government crisis, where everybody is shrieking for change, not only in Westminster, but in the EU and Local Government, yet they have not got an idea of the cost in… Continue reading Ignorance is no excuse
Perhaps my objections ring a bell with you.
They are not all political, but unfortunately the greatest of them is a person in the government. I take strong exception to Lord Mandelson being part of the government. Firstly because he is unelected, secondly because he has had to resign on two occasions for the sort of thing the current fuss is about. Thirdly… Continue reading Perhaps my objections ring a bell with you.
We do not use our imediate history as a tool
There were great changes made to our political system in the 70s that have been continued on a sort of broad-brush principle ever since. In particular it was the way in which things that were really serious and affected us most, were centralised. The reason I feel is that those in charge have not had… Continue reading We do not use our imediate history as a tool
On a lighter note, mix and match
It seems that everybody on TV and on the Internet is advising the world how to save money in the credit crunch, so why should I be different? Some of what I write here I have probably touched on previously, but for the sake of those who have not read it, I repeat myself. My… Continue reading On a lighter note, mix and match
My final word on Westminster and perks in general
I have seen some rabble rousing in my time, but I don’t remember anything as distorted, and engineered as this that we are suffering at this time. It is not a game, it is our political future which has been ripped apart, often unreasonably, and it will not be possible to put it together overnight.… Continue reading My final word on Westminster and perks in general
Rules for the very rich, the rich,and the poor
I fear it is not only the government but the other parties as well, who have double standards. The people in charge of the banks, who through their actions orchestrated the credit crunch, and in most cases are still in office, are being paid now, presumably, by the public purse. At the same time MPs… Continue reading Rules for the very rich, the rich,and the poor
A hairbrained idea that might just work.
Lateral thinking concerning Parliamentary elections, prompted this, and the way government, local government and advertising’ promulgate their information, on the assumption that everybody is on the Internet. It creates a two-tier system where some are disadvantaged. We have all seen it. The cleansing department no longer posts its arrangements through the letterbox, but relies on… Continue reading A hairbrained idea that might just work.