There's something quintessentially English about coming in from absolutely foul weather at the end of Another Day, only to be inexplicably cheered by the appearance of an article that ends on a particulary sour note.
I'm a conservative. That doesn't mean the party, it means my political ethos. My worry, domestically, is that between the Wets of the party and Reform the Conservative Party will be destroyed and be replaced by? Well, that's the issue. At least 40-50% of the Conservative Party were at least somewhat conservative and right wing but Reform? This is the party that clam up if you ask them if they're right wing or not or whether they're going to replace the Tories with something more authentically conservative. I don't think they are Right Wing, I think they're just blatant opportunists and narcissists. Their supporters are only motivated by anger and revenge and they don't know what they think or why. All this talk of Jenrick defecting or whoever but they're not the ones who call the shots: That's Farage and Yusuf and they want an American system of government for the UK. So conservatism will have no representation in any party and it will reside in individuals. What a tragedy for UK politics.
Depressingly accurate summary of the world today and tomorrow. No end in sight of a settlement in the Ukraine while the EU embolden Zelenskyy (you forgot to mention his corruption Pete) which increases the risk of use of tactical nuclear weapons by Putin. I have to agree with you on Iran. If we think the outcome will be an upgrade on Iraq we’re off our rockers and have learned nothing. Just when you think things can’t get worse they find a way of doing so. At least Gaza seems to be calm for a change and the Israelis have done a proper job on cutting the heads off Hamas. And all the while Labour, when faced with a decision, make the wrong choice then have to U turn. Welcome 2026.
We’re going to ride that wave all the way to the bottom of the trough. Take a deep breath. Maybe our grandchildren will be around to come up for the air. I put not my faith in men, and certainly not the current bunch of donkeys and charlatans.
We certainly are in trouble as a country but then 20 odd years ago I came across Sir John Pasha Glubb's essay 'The Fate of Empires' which clearly outline how and why nations rise and fall and so what we are suffering is sadly as old as history itself.
However I'm an optimist, or there is no point getting up in the morning, and while governments fail the people, who are far too nonchalant for their own good, they will be forced, by events, fto wake up and demand change.
When they do they will need to demand changes to our governance and democracy, that gives 'people' real power and turns our politicians into our servants instead of our masters.
These reforms have IMO not been bettered since they were conceived back in 2012.
Finally, what I do acknowledge is that the clock is ticking and we are getting close to midnight so the indigenous Brits better wake up before a peaceful transition gives way to a largely violent confrontation.
I’ve come to the conclusion that only a national catastrophe has any chance of shaking this country back to its senses.
Outside of North Korea, the British public must be one of the most propagandised in the world.
If you went back 40yrs and described the current state of the UK, most people would assume that the Soviet Union must’ve invaded.
Yet even now, 70% of the voting public still plan on supporting the same old political parties still spouting the same nonsense rhetoric and failed policies.
Yes, the politicians are self-serving, corrupt and useless but the pathologically apathetic population needs a big wake up call.
P.s With respect, your knowledge on the Russia-Ukraine situation seems a bit polluted by western legacy media bias. I’ve found this guy to be incredibly informative and factual.
Brillient analysis of the converging threats mate. The point about Western divestment from China hitting them hard resonates - I work in supply chain and we're already seeing multinationals pulling out, but the disruption to our own production is pretty gnarly in the short term. Your right that Britain's political class is woefully unprepared for what's coming.
There's something quintessentially English about coming in from absolutely foul weather at the end of Another Day, only to be inexplicably cheered by the appearance of an article that ends on a particulary sour note.
Welcome back 💀
I'm a conservative. That doesn't mean the party, it means my political ethos. My worry, domestically, is that between the Wets of the party and Reform the Conservative Party will be destroyed and be replaced by? Well, that's the issue. At least 40-50% of the Conservative Party were at least somewhat conservative and right wing but Reform? This is the party that clam up if you ask them if they're right wing or not or whether they're going to replace the Tories with something more authentically conservative. I don't think they are Right Wing, I think they're just blatant opportunists and narcissists. Their supporters are only motivated by anger and revenge and they don't know what they think or why. All this talk of Jenrick defecting or whoever but they're not the ones who call the shots: That's Farage and Yusuf and they want an American system of government for the UK. So conservatism will have no representation in any party and it will reside in individuals. What a tragedy for UK politics.
Depressingly accurate summary of the world today and tomorrow. No end in sight of a settlement in the Ukraine while the EU embolden Zelenskyy (you forgot to mention his corruption Pete) which increases the risk of use of tactical nuclear weapons by Putin. I have to agree with you on Iran. If we think the outcome will be an upgrade on Iraq we’re off our rockers and have learned nothing. Just when you think things can’t get worse they find a way of doing so. At least Gaza seems to be calm for a change and the Israelis have done a proper job on cutting the heads off Hamas. And all the while Labour, when faced with a decision, make the wrong choice then have to U turn. Welcome 2026.
We’re going to ride that wave all the way to the bottom of the trough. Take a deep breath. Maybe our grandchildren will be around to come up for the air. I put not my faith in men, and certainly not the current bunch of donkeys and charlatans.
Time to start praying.
We certainly are in trouble as a country but then 20 odd years ago I came across Sir John Pasha Glubb's essay 'The Fate of Empires' which clearly outline how and why nations rise and fall and so what we are suffering is sadly as old as history itself.
However I'm an optimist, or there is no point getting up in the morning, and while governments fail the people, who are far too nonchalant for their own good, they will be forced, by events, fto wake up and demand change.
When they do they will need to demand changes to our governance and democracy, that gives 'people' real power and turns our politicians into our servants instead of our masters.
These reforms have IMO not been bettered since they were conceived back in 2012.
https://harrogateagenda.org.uk/
Finally, what I do acknowledge is that the clock is ticking and we are getting close to midnight so the indigenous Brits better wake up before a peaceful transition gives way to a largely violent confrontation.
I’ve come to the conclusion that only a national catastrophe has any chance of shaking this country back to its senses.
Outside of North Korea, the British public must be one of the most propagandised in the world.
If you went back 40yrs and described the current state of the UK, most people would assume that the Soviet Union must’ve invaded.
Yet even now, 70% of the voting public still plan on supporting the same old political parties still spouting the same nonsense rhetoric and failed policies.
Yes, the politicians are self-serving, corrupt and useless but the pathologically apathetic population needs a big wake up call.
P.s With respect, your knowledge on the Russia-Ukraine situation seems a bit polluted by western legacy media bias. I’ve found this guy to be incredibly informative and factual.
https://substack.com/@simplicius76
Brillient analysis of the converging threats mate. The point about Western divestment from China hitting them hard resonates - I work in supply chain and we're already seeing multinationals pulling out, but the disruption to our own production is pretty gnarly in the short term. Your right that Britain's political class is woefully unprepared for what's coming.
Great bit of gloom on a miserable winter evening.