Political

Part One of Two

There is a common view that Hillary Clinton is the “lesser of the two evils” between herself and Donald Trump in the race to be President of the United States.

It might or might not be true. A lesser evil is still an ‘evil.’ If you vote for Hillary Clinton, then you are voting on her political record. You are voting for her policies.

Your vote for Clinton is a direct endorsement of her years in political office. You are voting for the continuity of the old.

Is there any moral/ethical justification for giving her your vote? …

Is a Vote for Hillary Clinton a Wasted Vote? Part One of TwoRead More »

Around 33 Israeli citzens, a Dharma teacher from Germany and myself joined together in late September, 2016, to make a day long coach journey to the village of Deir Ishtya, Palestine, to hear about and witness for ourselves the impact of the Israeli occupation.

One Israeli came had been patrolling the village as a soldier during the last Intifada. He said it had been a very traumatic time and he felt anxiety about returning to the same village as a citizen. …

The People of Israel are also under Occupation. A Talk to PalestiniansRead More »

Some of us watched British television yesterday the orderly transition from a Conservative Government to a new Conservative Government. The new Prime Minister gave powerful positions to proponents with leanings towards the Far Right. …

14 July 2016. Day One of the growing rule of the Far Right in Britain. The Racism of new Foreign Secretary, Boris JohnsonRead More »

Macbeth, William Shakespeare’s renowned play,  explores the suffering inflicted on people owing to brutal, naked ambition, ruthless desire to take power and a willingness to cut anybody down who stands in the way.

The story revolves around Macbeth, a popular general in the Scottish army, who believes three influential deceivers who promised him the kingdom. Following his wife’s scheming, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and takes the throne. …

Brexit, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Michael Gove, Theresa May, Politicians and the plot of MacbethRead More »

HEADINGS

The Shift to the Right

The Plight of the Poor

The Vote to Leave the EU

The Divided Nation

The Warning Signs

The Future

The Policies of the Far Right

We Need to a Spiritual Revolution

 

The Shift to the Right

Great Britain seems to be moving towards sharing a similar political ideology as Donald Trump, the National Front of France, Freedom party of Austria, Law and Justice party of Poland, Golden Dawn of Greece and Alternative for Germany.

No wonder these far right parties were delighted with the UK vote to quit Europe. …

Have voters in England and Wales decided that they want the far right to run the country?Read More »