These days? It’s the hush around small betrayals. The way people look away when someone’s benefits are cut for being a day late with a form. The silent shrug when a neighbour’s flat is boarded up because they couldn’t pay rent.What bothers me is how normal it’s all become.How the supermarket at 10 p.m. is full … Continue reading What Bothers Me and Why
How have your political views changed over time? I've abandoned the naive hope that leaders might be wise, rather than wealthy fools stumbling through decisions with pockets deeper than their thoughts. We’ve been told the same story for generations: the rich rule, and the rest serve. It’s presented as if it’s an unchangeable truth, woven … Continue reading A Story We Tell Ourselves
I mean, why money? Money's just a symbol of power; it's not the power itself. We kinda rely on it, but we're still around even when we're broke.The weird thing about money worship is that it's not really about what you can buy; it's treated like some sort of deity.If money were a god, what … Continue reading What’s better to admire than money?
I've blurted it out, finally! No worries about getting thrown in the slammer for saying it.Right now, I'm feeling prouder to be a British European than a little Englishman.Forget about politics; it's just a fact that I was born on the European continent.I can't fathom why some of the daftest folks around think that Britain … Continue reading British European vs Tory Party
I reckon it'd be grand to be fed up with politics, wouldn't it? I mean, wouldn't it be just lovely if we could get on with our lives instead of watching those elites splurge our cash?No more fretting about the rich buying up our national treasures. What if we could defund these privately-owned public services … Continue reading I want to be bored of politics
I must confess, I hold no pride for my nation's past. The British Empire committed deeds as dreadful as any extreme dictatorships in history.I'm certainly no historian, and I won't pretend to possess knowledge of my ancestors' actions. All I know is that they committed terrible acts.Should I offer an apology? I apologize, but does … Continue reading Bloody Empire’s Shadows
Handing our nation's fate to corporate greed is like giving your house keys to a clueless toddler. These big companies, fueled by an endless hunger for cash and control, can mess things up big time.Imagine that kid wrecking your home – chaos and disarray everywhere. Similarly, unchecked corporate greed can ruin our country. They'll drain … Continue reading Corporate Greed: Home’s Undoing
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