01 June 2017 Policies On Terrorism A still, small voice of calm. By John Watson Election campaigns are dramatic events. The accusations, self-justification and traducing of the other candidates are the political equivalent of the earthquake, wind and fire which surrounded Elijah on Mount Horeb in chapter 19 of the first book of Kings. But… Continue reading Issue 107: 2017 06 01: Policies on terrorism (John Watson)
Tag: Middle East
Issue 32: 2015 12 10: War For Our Time
10 December 2015 War For Our Time by J R Thomas That of course was not what Neville Chamberlain said. He apparently did not even mean to say what he did say. As he stood outside Downing Street on his return from his visit to Hitler on 30th September 1938 to sign the Munich… Continue reading Issue 32: 2015 12 10: War For Our Time
Issue 29: 2015 11 19: Paris
19 February 2015 Paris Blocking the road from hell By John Watson The thinking behind the outrage in Paris is hard to understand. This was no assault on the bastions of the capitalist and military establishment. It was an attack on innocent people enjoying a pleasant evening out. “Thank God it’s Friday” many of them… Continue reading Issue 29: 2015 11 19: Paris
Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Time is running out in the Middle East
10 September 2015 Time is running out in the Middle East by John Watson Very hesitantly, with a weather eye on the immigration figures and the population forecasts, the Government reacts to public pressure to confirm that it will take refugees after all. A climb down perhaps, a change in direction certainly, but not so… Continue reading Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Time is running out in the Middle East
