So very sad, Margaret Thatcher

photo credit: roberthuffstutter ccSo very very sad to hear Margaret Thatcher has passed away.An inspiration for many of us and even today, her strength is unparalleled in modern times.A woman who made a difference. May she rest in peace

Dear Mr Cameron!

Dear Mr Cameron photo credit: The Prime Minister's Office cc I am writing from a combination of despair and optimism. I am sure you get many letters but I am hoping you find a few minutes in your day to read just this one. You don't need me to tell you, the country is in... Continue Reading →

Scary UKIP gaining momentum….

I am speechless at the apparent response to a Daily Mail article... UKIP are b********, Maggie was good looking and Ed Miliband lacks his brother's charm: Denis Healey is still outspoken at 95 To which I replied: He is quite right, the UKIP party is dangerous - if you are thinking of voting for them,... Continue Reading →

Unions Show Their True Selves

BBC staff on strike 'would have returned to work if Nelson Mandela died... but not for the death of Thatcher' And I would suggest that is just how she would want it.  It is certainly no surprise that striking unions would not break strike for the death of the woman who so effectively and efficiently... Continue Reading →

Maggie!

Shocked! I have just realised that a woman who inspired and influenced me has not even rated a mention here!  Love her or hate her, she made a difference to the world we live in today... Well it is past time I gave her some well deserved attention....Margaret Thatcher, a brilliant, clever and determined woman!I... Continue Reading →

UK Independence Party – Manifesto

I am outraged to see the apparent support for the UK Independence Party (UKIP)!  The British public are being blindly sucked in by their promise to 'get us out of the EU'.  Well that is all well and good, but there are serious implications of doing that and the British people need to make an... Continue Reading →

This is Democracy

What the!!!Death threats to UK's top Muslim MP who voted for gay marriageI hope Mr Khan does not fall victim to the pressures brought about by his religious choices.  He is clearly somebody able to separate blind religious belief from political independent choice.  Britain cannot allow Islam, Christianity or any other religious institution, large or... Continue Reading →

295 shopping days to Christmas

Just 64 days into 2011... 301 to go....Already this year we have seen major earthquakes in beautiful Christchurch and The Philippines, revolution in the Middle East, the overthrow of an Egyptian dictator and we watch in horror as a Libyan madman turns on his own people.  Australia's worst disaster with the flooding of Bris Vegas... Continue Reading →

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