MORAL BANKRUPTCY

Make a law – break a law – deny breaking the law took place- deny being at the party which did not take place -found guilty of breaking the law which they made – then a pathetic I am sorry.

Michael Fabricant said NHS workers were pissed during the lockdown anyway, whilst Dorries said Johnson always tells the truth.

Explain this moral quagmire to your children.

BELIEF

That Santa Claus is not real comes to us all eventually. Brexit had already made this country a laughing stock, now we have a government that broke the laws they made, lied about it, said the PM tells the truth, then says it does not matter as it is fluff?, and oh, etc.etc. etc. What an example to set to our children.

STOP

cutting your lawn. My neighbour was spraying something obnoxious on dandelions on her lawn yesterday? Why? Does she not like the colour yellow? And a week ago both neighbours cut their lawns. The grass areas are not big enough for cricket or croquet. To be fair one does use his lawn for a tent occasionally or parking. 26 million homes in the UK (I think) – so maybe 10 million lawns (but front and back?) perhaps 15-20 million lawns, where people mow every fortnight (energy used?), and flowers are not allowed to produce nectar for insects. To quote “Frozen” – “Let it go, let it go”.

I do not think I am anti-semitic!

BUT I do criticise Israel and especially its policies towards Palestine. And I note that any criticism of Ukraine and its right wing policies and the Azov regiment is also seen to be anti-Semitic due to President Zelenski being Jewish. As far as I see it, religion has nothing to do with it – it is the policies and decisions. Democratic free speech based on facts not dogma or hyperbole or political bias.

DEMONSTRATIONS

Oil terminals blocked together with 2 London Bridges. It is sad that democracy in this country has collapsed to the extent that extreme action is needed. The longer the government ignores the responsibility it has for the environment and climate change – the more people will take action.

The arrogance they have due to their Parliamentary majority will possibly lead to more demonstrations and escalation. Well done Just Stop Oil!

FRANCE

Projected results show Macron and le Penn in a runoff for president. Macron 28.5%, LePen 23.6%, Melenchon 20.3% and Zemmour 7%. Almost certainly the right wing voters for Zemmour will vote LePen, will the left wing voters of Melenchon vote for Macron? It could be close.

PAPAYA CHUTNEY and BLUEBERRY JAM

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 5 cups papaya, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 2/3 cups golden raisins

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium to medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 additional minute, stirring often.
  2. Add cider vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, gingercinnamonnutmegallspice, salt, and dry mustard. Stir until well combined.
  3. Add papaya and raisins. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. After 5 minutes, remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  5. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers in a covered glass container.
  6. Delicious!!!

BLUEBERRY JAM

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/blueberry-jam

POPULISM

This government cannot even get this concept right! Voters are in favour of wind farms inland (79% of Tories, 83% Lab, 88% Lib Dems). In favour of new nuclear power stations 46% (in principal but NIMBY) and 32% new gas power stations.