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US Politics - Republicans Acting To Stop Trump Returning
https://www.postalley.org/2021/10/30/a-new-center-right-party-shimmers-into-position/
This world has enough problems without Donald Trump or a disciple returning to the White House?
Here's a recent report about political developments in the USA.
Your thoughts please.
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All change in Government Reshuffle (Edited)
The long awaited cabinet reshuffle is in progress. This is all I can find out at the moment.
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/19582244.every-government-minister-sacked-boris-johnsons-cabinet-reshuffle/ -
I think this article, well mainly the pictures, shows a key difference between political parties. The Tories seem to have no care for others and a feeling that somehow they’re invincible. Worries me.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/aug/18/ministers-accused-of-putting-staff-at-risk-by-not-wearing-masks-in-commons?This discussion is now closed.
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The BBC's has a grim struggle to cover up it's appalling management record, after the recently uncovered the Bashir scandal.
Who was responsible for the decision to hound the innocent Cliff Richard for example?
Did heads roll?
What do you think is the Beeb's role in the future?This discussion is now closed.
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Petition - Extend the Freedom of Information Act to companies awarded government contracts
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/extend-the-freedom-of-information-act-to-companies-awarded-government-contracts
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The Royal Family is today’s England
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-royal-family-is-todays-england.html
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Democracy is the worst form of Government
except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time
– Winston Churchill
We are rapidly getting closer to one of those other forms.
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How important is our right to protest?
The government seems intent on chipping away at our right to protest. Does this worry you? Have you taken part in protests? Would you again? Do you support protests that disrupt day-to-day life of others? Are peaceful protests effective?
Am really interested what you think.