Category Archives: UK

CAPITALISM IN ACTION

England is now experiencing the largest reduction in application for college since records began being kept. The government tripled cost of tuition for college from $5,000 to $15,000 a year making it impossible for thousands of middle class and poor students to attend college. The drop is estimated at 8.5% and we can assume this means thousands of students will never attend college. Prime Minister David Cameron believes the best way to handle a recession is to fire people, raise rates on college and, above all, do NOT raise taxes for the wealthy!

This is capitalism in action. Not only protect the wealthy, but make certain their children will get a good college education. As for middle class and poor children, you are on your own. After all, this is what capitalism is all about.

Austerity Leads To Poverty

Republican candidates insist the United States of America needs a conservative president and a conservative legislature if this nation is to become once again an economic powerhouse. The United Kingdom is led by Conservative David Cameron who has instituted just about every Republican idea in his nation including firing government employees, reducing aid to the poor and, of course, refusing to raise taxes on the wealthy. If you did, all would flee to countries like Andorra which do not tax the wealthy.

So, what are the results of Conservative government? The economy once again  grew smaller, unemployment increased and the wealthy are making more money than ever before. Critic Brendan Barker noted: “the grand austerity plan is failing to tackle the deficit, causing unemployment to spiral out of control, and is now dragging the country towards a recession.”

Oh, David Cameron is “very disappointed.”

Christians Acting Like Christians

There are times when Christians are called upon to behave like  Christians. I am referring to the ideas of that guy who founded this religion and whose goal was aiding the poor and oppressed of the world. The Church of England wants to evict homeless people from St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, but hundreds of Christians are rallying to the call and will surround the church in order to prevent any evictions.

Those who man the lines will  be confronted with moral choices. As an observer noted, “Each person will make their own decision on what they want to do. Some will go if asked by police, but others will politely refuse and have to be forcibly removed.” It is quite clear that guy named Jesus would be in the camp of those refusing.

UK PM Cameron Shouts For Free Enterprise

It is unfortunate that the American Republican party does not gaze across the ocean and reach out to Conservative UK Prime Minister David Cameron as its candidate for the presidency. Cameron believes in capitalism and will fire as many people as necessary in order to prove capitalism works. “We won’t build a better economy by turning our back on the free market. We’ll do it by making sure that the market is fair as well as free.”

He has a plan to achieve that goal. Fire government employees. Lower taxes on the wealthy, rid business of “government regulations” and make certain those with wealth have confidence their wealth will not be harmed. Cameron believes in what he terms, “popular capitalism.” What does that mean?

1. Low taxes on the wealthy.

2. Allow bankers freedom to go into debt because government will free them from any responsibility to pay off their debts.

3. Cut medical care. It is YOUR responsibility to be healthy.

4. End regulations, any regulations that prevent bankers and stock brokers from manipulating money to make billions.

UK Tory MPs Not Gay

We are currently residing in the 21st century, but to conservative British members of Parliament, the good old days are the day in which to live. A coalition of about 100 Conservative MPs are circling the wagons of purity of marriage. They are concerned about proposals from  Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron which would allow–GAY MARRIAGES! As one conservative noted: “many colleagues are worried that it would fundamentally affect how marriage between a man and woman has historically been viewed in this country.”

In essence they argue since the United Kingdom is confronting serious economic challenges, “we don’t need to have it(gay marriage discussion) at this stage.” There are fears it would upset some folk. And, somehow or in some way, it would create “a legal minefield about freedom, religion and equality legislation.”

I believe we have gone through this debate when discussing equal rights for those with black skins or from Asian heritage. That discussion bothered some, and certainly confronted the meaning of marriage.

Gay Spies Are Kosher In Spy Business

American conservative political leaders are adamant in opposing use of gay or lesbian soldiers in our armed forces. Apparently, there is a belief that gay soldiers would use a combat experience when all eyes are fixed on the enemy as a chance to shove their dick into the butt of a comrade. Or, lesbians could kiss and caress one another as bullets fly about. It is good news that England’s prime secret service does not share this idea. Security Service M15 is now listed as Britain’s most gay-friendly employers.

Jonathan Evans, director general of M15 is pleased at being ranked so high, and promises there is still more work to be done in order to make the Security Service “a truly inclusive place to work.” He went on to promise “we will continue to  support lesbian, gay and bisexual staff to make M15 a truly inclusive place to work.”

I think Fox News should get on this story. How can we Americans allow the UK to send gay and lesbian secret agents to our shores? If gays are around, how can any God fearing American secret agent turn his back?

Israel Government Is Angry At Truth

The Foreign Ministry of Israel is upset at the “disgusting manner” in which European nations attacked their government.  To quote a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry: ‘Israel was assaulted with every minute detail mentioning every mosque that was torched and arguing  that state authorities weren’t doing anything to stop settler attacks against Palestinians.” UK Ambassador to the EU, Mark Grant argued, “Israel’s security and the realization of the Palestinian’s right to statehood are not opposing goals.” Who can deny such statements are “assaults” upon the state of Israel?

Let’s change a few words. It is the year 1938 and a group of European nations issue a statement concerning Nazi German attacks on German Jews. “Germany was assaulted with every minute detail mentioning every synagogue that was torched and arguing that state authorities weren’t doing anything to stop Brown Shirt attacks against Jews.” There go those European nations once again assaulting Nazi Germany in an insulting manner.

We are not arguing the Israel government has any plan to kill Palestinians and there is no goal of instituting a Holocaust against Muslims. However, note the similarity in how Israel resorts to the same arguments as did Nazi Germany when minorities are persecuted. The only “disgusting” aspect of this discussion was inability of Israelis to understand torching mosques is reprehensible behavior by people whose ancestors were also attacked by bigots and goons. A Jewish KKK is no different than a Christian one, both are disgusting.

 

Nick Does Not Trust Tory David

Nick Clegg entered his Liberal party into a coalition with Conservative David Cameron in hope both parties could cooperate to solve England’s economic mess. He did not realize in hooking up with David, it would be a marriage in which one calls the shots and the other either obeys or remains quiet. Nick is furious at failure of David Cameron to work in a cooperative manner with members of the European Union. He is also getting tired of the constant cuts in government spending and rising unemployment which increasingly prove the Cameron approach to economic health is NOT working.

Perhaps, most frustrating for Clegg and Liberals is to constantly listen to Cameron preach the doctrine of  a “Big Society” in which marriage, family, the church and volunteerism will solve problems plaguing the nation. Nick came out swinging at the 1950s version of life, “the suit-wearing, bread winning dad, and apron wearing homemaking mother.” Life changes, society evolves and remaining in the past with memories of what NEVER HAPPENED will not provide jobs and a decent life to the unemployed people of England.

There is evidence the “Big Society” of Conservatives is a big win for the wealthy and zero for the remainder of society.

Murdoch Murders Truth About Phone Hacking!

There are those born in wealth who assume wealth is their natural right.  James Murdoch inherited money and power from dad, and was educated to believe in the divine right of kings to do any damn thing they pleased. James has denied knowing anything about phone hacking at the News of the World. Tom Crone, former head of legal affairs on the newspaper, revealed that he met with James Murdoch on June 10, 2008 and at the meeting offered proof that phone hacking was taking place. He showed an email obtained through phone hacking. “I held up the front page of the email. I am also pretty sure he already knew about it.”

I am confused. How could the king of the castle know everything that was going on in the castle? OK, so someone showed Jimmy an email from someone, big deal. OK, so Michael Silverleaf, QC told Jimmy there was illegal activity on the newspaper. Big Deal. If Jimmy the Prince says there was not phone hacking, then there was no phone hacking. Who are you going to believe–some damn evidence or the word of Jimmy the Prince?

Nick Clegg Is MAD!

There is a very angry political leader in England who is furious at Prime Minister David Cameron for rejecting working with members of the European Union in their effort to contain the  financial crisis on the continent. David Cameron became the first British prime minister to veto an EU  treaty as he made clear that England does not want anything to do with resolving the Euro crisis. In other words, England stands alone from other members of the EU.

Nick Clegg, head of the Liberal party which is a member of the coaltion government, was blunt in his criticism. The PM and I clearly do not agree  on teh outcome of the summit  last week. I made it very clear that I think isolation in Europe when we are one against 26 is potentially a bad thing for jobs, a   bad thing for growth and a bad thing for the livelihoods of millions of people in this country. I think that we  need to do now is build  bridges–re-engage and make sure that the British voice is head loud and clear in the heart of Europe.”

Nick feels David has  nicked him in the heart and also damaged the health of Great Britain. So, what is the next step–step out of the coalition?