How Kendall can stop this national sickness

A complex subject with many variables but I am sure there are far too many people playing the system. This is facilitated by inefficient filtering systems at all levels. I know for a fact that some GPs are using the system because of the difficulty of spending time investigating the underlying cause of the patients health problems - placate rather that solve?

Overall the UKs population's attitude to work has changed: at one time work was an expectation: now the world has changed. To use a war time expression the nation is now suffering from a "lack of moral fibre”

Why are there so many single mothers on benefit? Men have lost their position in society and it is too easy for some to shed their family responsibilities and obligations

I do believe Taxes need to rise to address many current issues. Increased taxes would cause those of us paying them to put additional pressure on the politicians to force those capable of work into work.

Perhaps a reflection of the 19th century poor laws may throw up some 21st Century solutions?

Labour is playing a dangerous game influenced by new MPs where ideology is overpowering the needs of the moment. However I am very much against a two tier system of benefits.

The nation needs to face up to some very difficult decisions and man up in an adult way to these problems in the interests of us all.

 Illegal?

8.oo am this morning on the BBC the UK foreign secretary was asked if the US bombing of Iran was illegal - he declined to say other than the UK was not involved - perhaps the price of diplomacy is loss of credibility?

 Trump plays the ace of spades 

The US is now attempting to bomb Iran to the negotiating table in Trumps version of the art of the deal.

did that work in Vietnam with operation Rolling thunder?

A dangerous world now sees a deranged Trump once again plying for headlines with an Israel that is already on the wrong side of history? I read that a Russian in the Trump administration is responsible for staff vetting and the worlds richest man because of his DOGE activity may have access to million of Americans data.

Putin must be very pleased with his apprentices efforts to divert attention from the European war and European leaders must wonder what  article 5 of the NATO treaty may hold in store for us?

 Who holds the Trump card?

It is likely that the fate of the world may now lie in the grubby podgy hands of a crimal, liar and TV entertainer who has managed to convince a majority of US citizens that he can be trusted to manage their affairs and influence the futures of most other countries world wide. He has ambitions to absorb sovereign countries into his personal kingdom. The shambles of his recent birthday parade was hopefully the armies demonstration of their reluctance to perform on the TRUMPIAN STAGE or has the US army machine declined to a random shuffle.

Hopefully there are thousands of Americans of all political opinions who are now crying out loudly "But the emperor has no clothes"

Physical and mental decline affects us all and perhaps nature may intercede into this Presidency as it was said to effect the last. Unfortunately when money is the motivating powe :rather than ethics: there are few honest men that are prepared to speak "Truth to power."

The official motto of the US is "In god we trust" - lets hope he or she may intervene in this case to save the US and perhaps the world?

Be careful in whom you gift your vote!

 Yesterday whilst on holiday in Swanage we visited the Bovington Tank museum. It’s many years since our last visit and the collection and facilities are much improved. There was a poster posing the question what role has the tank on the modern battlefield? Given the experiences in Ukraine this is indeed a very profound question. On display was a challenger 2 tank fitted out as it may be used against the Russians. On top of this multi million pound tank was a structure that looked similar to a  chicken run or raspberry cage to cope with attacks by drones. What lessons are being learned by the UK forces about equipment, tactics and expenditure of future main battle field tanks?  Has the battle field developed into a place where only cheap remotely operated drones will hold sway? Are the UK soldiers of the future already hard at work developing their battle field skills on their X Box games console key pads.

Trumpian world

Is America’s  art of the deal replacing respect for international law?

 With America now piggy backing on Russia’s illegal invasion of a European country does this open the way for similar action by the US to satisfy its own land grab stated ambitions?

 Where does this new form of lease lend leave the coalition of the willing?

 Will British troops now be protecting “just for profit US civilian contractors” without renumeration?

In a Trupian world nothing is what it seems and the world has certainly been turned upside down!  

Nostradamus, the famous 16th-century astrologer, made several predictions that have been interpreted in various ways over the years. While he didn't specifically mention the downfall of wealthy people, he did make some general predictions about wealth and prosperity.

One interpretation of Nostradamus' predictions suggests that certain numbers can bring financial growth and prosperity. For example, the number 7 is considered a symbol of luck and abundance, while the number 8 represents infinite wealth1. Nostradamus also associated the number 4 with stability and practical success1.

Additionally, Nostradamus' vision encourages rethinking wealth and value in an era of rapid change, pushing global economies toward innovation or chaos2.

 Is retribution on the cards for multi millionaires.

Perhaps the days of "Rich man in his castle, poor man at his gate" are coming to an end?