The World After The Corona Virus Pandemic

Origins of the virus:  While there are an abundance of conspiracy theories that suggest, we could have predicted a global pandemic such as Covid-19. There is also scientific evidence for such a view.  With a paper published in 2007 that described the combination of consumption of horseshoe bats in Southern China, and the presence of … Read more

Immigration & Xenophobia

Brexit is now imminent yet despite all the debate and argument over the past few years those who voted to leave are still accused of being, in the main, xenophobic Little Englanders who have doomed our country to decades in the economic wilderness. So here is a post with a few thoughts about the whole … Read more

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

This post is an appeal on behalf of all the missing American Indians, particularly the women. Before I explain in more detail, let’s have a brief summary of why the plight of American Indians, or Native Americans if you prefer, deserves special attention. In Europe, it’s often said that Jews are the canaries in the … Read more

Notre Dame Donors & Poverty Consciousness

Notre Dame

Every year, wealthy philanthropists donate billions to charities, including environmental and agricultural charities. The Forbes list of 50 top US donors will tell you who some of them are and who received the money. Take a look at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the people who benefit from their donations for just one … Read more

Some thoughts on the Age of Jihad in Europe

The Hunkpapa Lakota holy man Sitting Bull once said, “Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children.”   Today we could paraphrase that and say, “Let us put our minds together and see how we can prevent our children being slaughtered by jihadis.” My parents generation had to fight … Read more

Integration, Segregation, Tribalism. What tribe are you?

Depending on the context, tribes and tribalism are sometimes something to be celebrated and at other times regarded as primitive and inferior. Sometimes when I can’t get to sleep I don’t count sheep but instead I go through an alphabetical list of Native American tribes.  It usually starts well; Apache, Arapaho, Apsaroke, Assininboine…I falter on the … Read more

The NHS’ Wasted Billions – Where Does All Our Money Go?

Hardly a day goes by without one politician or another banging the NHS drum.  The political ping-pong often revolves around the NHS wasted billions. In July of this year the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio 2 covered the anniversary of the death of Aneurin Bevan, the founder of the National Health Service.  I wonder what … Read more

Dakota Access Pipeline – Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

If you’ve read anything about the history of the American West you’ll know that it’s a long and sad tale of human suffering. Dee Brown’s classic Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West is a compelling account that summarises the history from the arrival of Columbus to the massacre … Read more

Let’s draw a veil over the debate. Stop wearing a veil

Burka and niqab

In a 2016 episode of Britain’s Secrets Anne Robinson featured interviews with two couples at opposite ends of the clothing spectrum.  It included a few points that illustrated why I believe it would be healthier if niqab wearing women chose to stop wearing a veil. On the one had there was a naturist couple who went about … Read more

Katie Hopkins Quotes Can Teach Us Plenty

Katie Hopkins Quotes

Katie Hopkins continues to provoke reactions with her controversial views, but in the final analysis the reactions she generates can teach us about how we respond to the world.  When you read a list of Katie Hopkins quotes focus on your reaction, not on the woman delivering the messages. If you can contain your outrage for a few minutes … Read more

The Dalai Lama on Refugees in Europe

Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama is one of the world’s most popular spiritual leaders.  His compassion, wisdom, and humour have won him fans and friends all over the globe.  He is welcomed by both religious and political leaders who give him their time and attention.  When he speaks, people listen attentively. As well as the millions of … Read more

Wind Turbines and Dead Whales. Nuclear Energy and Solar Panels.

After a third explosion at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant  in Japan, the pro nuclear power lobby must be watching their case ebb away in silence.  The situation is changing day by day but already confidence in the nuclear industry has been rocked to the core. However, before those who oppose any form of nuclear … Read more