07 September 2017 Beware the Loon And a review of Mr Trump’s progress by J.R. Thomas There may be a few of our readers who were devotees of “Educating Archie”, that wonderful 1950’s show on the wireless, starring Archie Andrews and his assistant Peter Brough. In one of them the incomparable Hattie Jacques appears as… Continue reading Issue 119:2017 09 07:Beware the Loon (J.R.Thomas)
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Issue 88: 2017 01 19:In the Beginning (J.R.Thomas)
19 January 2017: In The Beginning The realities of Trumpism by J.R.Thomas Mr Trump cannot carry on like this. He is a nightmare to journalists, commentators, and analysts everywhere. No sooner has the scribe finished polishing his thoughtful exposition on the latest astonishing happenings in Trump Tower, than something even more extraordinary happens and the… Continue reading Issue 88: 2017 01 19:In the Beginning (J.R.Thomas)
Issue 85: 2016 12 22: Stepping Closer, US political appointments- (JR Thomas)
22 December 2016 Stepping Closer Donald Trump chooses his team. by J.R.Thomas Whether you see it as a rising black cloud carrying the threat of great storms and endless night, or if you look in the same direction but see the rising sun throwing a brave light across an awakening vibrant landscape, what you cannot… Continue reading Issue 85: 2016 12 22: Stepping Closer, US political appointments- (JR Thomas)
Issue 81:2016 11 24: week in Brief International
24 November 2016 Week in Brief: International Europe FRANCE: In the first round of elections for the leadership of the Republican party, Francois Fillon (former prime minister) came first with 44%, Alain Juppé (the favourite, former prime minister, former deputy mayor of Paris, mayor of Bordeaux) came second with 28%, and Nicolas Sarkozy (former president)… Continue reading Issue 81:2016 11 24: week in Brief International
Issue 75:2016 10 13:True colours (J.R.Thomas)
13 October 2016 True Colours Four weeks to go by J.R.Thomas There are two strands of opinion on what Donald Trump is about. Well, there are a lot more, but they certainly fall into two schools of thought. One is that The Donald is actually an astute carefully calculating politician, adept at reading the popular… Continue reading Issue 75:2016 10 13:True colours (J.R.Thomas)
Isssue 75:2016 10 13:Week in brief International
13 October 2016 Week in Brief: International Europe BELGIUM: Two policemen were stabbed in Brussels. The attacker was arrested after another policeman shot him in the leg. Investigators are exploring the possibility that it was a terrorist attack. FRANCE: The French and German defence ministers signed an agreement in Paris for co-operation between the two… Continue reading Isssue 75:2016 10 13:Week in brief International
Issue 63:2016 07 21: Week in Brief International
21 July 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe FRANCE: A lorry was driven 2km through crowds gathered to watch the Bastille Day firework display in Nice. At least 80 people were killed. The driver was shot dead by police after exchanging gunfire with them. He was a French citizen of Tunisian origin. Reportedly a… Continue reading Issue 63:2016 07 21: Week in Brief International
