I used to have some respect for the Times newspaper – not any more! On their front page they published a poorly constructed article that stated that Zac Polanski falsely stated that he was a Red Cross spokesman some time in the past- omg and who gives a fuck anyhow. Farage accepting and not declaring £5million from a foreign donor is irrelevant to the rich newspaper owners. Elsewhere there is a campaign to burden the greens with accusations of anti-Semitism, with 4500 candidates it is inevitable that some will have made ill advised comments regarding Israel. Racism and therefore anti-semitism is a pre-requisite for the Reform Party and to a lesser extent the Tories. Corbyn was crucified by the press for unsubstantiated anti-semitism. The guilt complex that led to the foundation of Israel is no longer relevant and recent actions have rendered the whole concept untenable.
Trump postpones the end of the ceasefire as he desperately looks for something, anything that could be spun as a victory! Basically he has screwed up big time – the leadership in Iran has possibly been strengthened rather than destroyed, the nuclear issue is unchanged, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, China’s world standing has been enhanced, the world economy has taken a hit and food production has suffered. Air fares will rise, cancellations will bring well publicised crocodile tears from correspondents gagging for a sob story.
Election time tomorrow – will the stupidity of the British public be revealed to the world (again – last time 52% proved their gullibility and self inflicted a economic and social wound on the UK by voting to leave the EU). This time the number is down to just over half that national embarrassment and hopefully the people of Scotland and Wales will vote for independence, London vote Green and the rest of England split its votes. Turnout will be interesting and with a potential 5 way split could we see councillors elected with less than 10% of those entitled to vote? And who will be whinging about unfairness most – my guess is that it will be the Reform candidates robbed by voters with a brain!
First roses in bloom -tomatoes coming on, chillies looking good, and herbs – I have lots. My feeling is that this summer in Somerset will be hot with record temperatures but also flooding from thunderstorms. This prediction is based on zero facts (which will appeal to flag shaggers) apart fro knowledge about El Niño!