Assad and Syria

Assad and Syria.


Is Assad a puppet after all?


When his father died, a real hard man by any standard, the son was drafted in from his job as an airline pilot to be the figurehead of reason.


The tough old guard knew what they needed in order to keep their own power intact. So where are the true puppet masters who pull the strings and fund the terror killing machines. Names please!


The focus on Assad by the politicians and press is much too narrow and does not really present a full picture of what is driving the war in Syria.


And likewise for the rebels. Who are the masters of their game and where is the funding coming from to keep them in arms, food and cash!

Let us know the real situation if you dare...

China and Power

China and Power.

Seems like the folks in power find it difficult to have others have their say or simply report on what is happening in China.

The payment for oil from Iran in Yuan is certainly a confirmation of the Chinese way of doing what it sees is in China's interest ahead of all else. And why not!

And what changes will result from any movement at the top of the power structure in the country.  Keeping China stable is probably the over riding goal, so no external view or pressure will drive then off course.


They have their own sense of values and will not bend to those of the US or any other Country. They know that North Korea is no real threat as it could simply be over run if a threat materialized. And its current posturing simply sucks up political energy from the West.. to no real benifit.

Chateau Hunting in France

Chateau Hunting in France
 
Just back from another visit to the Chateau we like in the Loire Valley. Set in an historic site with great views.

This is our favorite from the dozens we have visited and the hundreds that we have looked at on the Web. Perhaps we will see if we can move there!!!

If you are looking for your Chateau in France and need some help, we can give advice on the important considerations that need to be thought about. But Chateau life is a real privilege and the country in France is great.

 

Go to war Israel

Go to war Israel, with Iran?


Who's  side are you on, and who can ever win.


One thing is clear, Iran will fight back if you make a preemptive strike against its nuclear  facilities. This will perhaps and perhaps not, prevent them getting a nuclear weapon if they really intend to have one.

But a clear consequence of this action will be a lot of blood being spilled of innocent human beings with no part in the political decision making.

A cold war in the Middle East is better for humanity than a hot war. And cold war will eventually lead to a thaw in relationships as educated populations progress toward cooperative behaviour.

If Iran had a nuclear weapon and fired it at Israel, it would have devastating effect on the Arab populations of the Middle East as well as the citizens of Israel. And the backlash on Iran would be horrendous, giving them no benefit at all unless they see their whole population as pawns in a suicide  mission.


Cool it you hot headed politicians, think of your people, if you care!

  

Human Rights or Power?

Human Rights or Power.


What I mean is this.


1. We human inhabitants here on our little planet, Have No Rights!!


I realize this might upset you, but we don't. Who gives us any right to anything? Where does this magic "Who" that we expect to be "out there somewhere" exist so that we have this "Right".


Sadly saying that we have the "right to life" does not stop millions of children dying each day. Having the "right to food or education" does not mean that no one is hungry or uneducated. It is just a sad myth to declare these things. Wonderful as it would be to stop the children dying, or everyone having food and an education, saying so does not make it so.


What should we do to make it so.....  take a look at this....


2. Power is all that we creatures have.


And Power exists in a number of forms.

We can use Physical power to cultivate the land, build a home, or maim help a neighbor. And the killing continues each day

We can use our mental power to love or intimidate our friend. And we bully our school friend, work mate or brother.

So the issue for us Human Beings is to CHOOSE how and for what, we use our Personal Power.

to be continued.....
 

National Health Service bill

UK National Health Service Bill.


How can us normal folk understand what changes are being proposed. This mornings news talks about more than 1000 amendments have been proposed and are bogging down the bill.

It blows my mind that laws about how the NHS is being run is so complex. There are clearly administrative issues that managers have to sort out, and quality of care standards that need to be met, so what are the specifics that are being changed?

All we get from the news channels are generalizations about a subject and that is not good enough. So  you News Channels, tell us some specifics. Give examples of what is proposed and we may be able to make some sense of it all.

Thanks News Channels for bringing some clarity to the subject on which your report.......

Cheeers
Martin 

What is on my mind this Sunny Sunday

What is on my mind this sunny Sunday.


Well my first reaction to the start of the day is "it's still cold". -12c and may stay freezing all day again. Seems to be at least two full weeks of quite severe cold weather but it may improve later in the week. Donkeys will be pleased too I would think, as they have to wait for me to give them fresh water each morning as their supply has about 2 inches of ice on the pail when I get there.


So sad that Whitney Houston has died alone without the comfort of a friend. The tragedy of fame comes hard.


And the civil wars go on. What change is worth the price of so many deaths, each being a family tragedy of enormous depth. Take your time and peaceful evolution of society happens as in the USSR. Economic difficulty follows for sure, but the grave yards still have room for those for whom time has run.


Enjoy your Sunday whatever your pleasure.