21 September 2017 Crossing the Floor A new Mr Trump? by J.R. Thomas The summer recess is over, fall is creeping down from New England to Virginia, and in Washington two remarkable events occurred last week that should keep the American political establishment chattering into the winter. President Trump, having done a deal with the… Continue reading Issue 121: 2017 09 21:Crossing the floor (J.R.Thomas)
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Issue 117:2017 08 10:The Virginia Strategy (J.R.Thomas)
10 September 2017 The Virginia Strategy Yes, the Democrats are still there by J.R. Thomas You may be thinking that this is a review of a thriller, perhaps by one of those slightly forgotten but talented authors such as Anthony Price or Eric Ambler. But sadly, perhaps, no. The time has come to redress the… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:The Virginia Strategy (J.R.Thomas)
Issue 83:2016 12 08:Left a Bit, Right a Bit (J.R.Thomas)
08 December 2016 Left a Bit, Right a Bit What it says on the tin. by J.R.Thomas A thoughtful sage on the BBC last week referred to Mr Trump’s victory in the Presidential contest as a part of an international phenomenon in politics: the rise of the extreme right. Mr Trump campaigned, readers may recall,… Continue reading Issue 83:2016 12 08:Left a Bit, Right a Bit (J.R.Thomas)
Issue 35: 2016 1 07: The Glorious Struggle Begins
07 January 2016 The Glorious Struggle Begins by J.R.Thomas Finally the long awaited battle of London has begun; the two Mayoral candidates have at last emerged from the silent shadows, preparing their inspirational manifestos and polishing their searing rhetoric. The gloves are off and the press microphones set up for the opening salvos. Zak Goldsmith… Continue reading Issue 35: 2016 1 07: The Glorious Struggle Begins
Issue 17: 2015 08 27: Biding Their Time
27 August 2015 Biding Their Time by J R Thomas The front runner is pulling yet further ahead – but with an uncompromising personality, some unfortunate history coming out of the woodwork and a lack of popularity among key parts of the party machine, doubts are starting to be expressed even among loyal party members… Continue reading Issue 17: 2015 08 27: Biding Their Time
Issue 16: 2015 08 20: International News
20 August 2015 News in Brief:INTERNATIONAL NEWS AUSTRALIA: Surfers’ beaches at Ballina, Lennox Head and Bondi Beach have been abandoned following shark attacks and sightings off the New South Wales coast. BAHRAIN: Ibrahim Sharif, the former head of the opposition National Democratic Action Society, is facing new charges of urging the overthrow of the… Continue reading Issue 16: 2015 08 20: International News
