IS NATURE TESTING US?

We are only barely through Spring but the world is being battered by some catastrophic natural events. The first being the earthquake in the Christchurch area of New Zealand; followed fairly swiftly by the devastation of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami combined, and this week horrendous tornadoes across a large area of the USA, reportedly the worst for forty years. So are we being tried to the limit regarding the misdemeanours with which or whatever human nature is abusing the planet?

It would be easy to fall for the popular trend of climate change, which in the writers opinion could easily make a case for over population. This, however, would have little effect on tectonic plate movement. Wind creation in a comparatively sparsely populated area over the American states, again would be difficult to substantiate. Something has niggled me over the years, observing some of the excesses of human nature. We pretend to be concerned about the atmosphere, this being exaggerated by the Greens, as a way of increasing taxes. Nevertheless, the point that the Greens have made about over population carries the best logical argument. The population to fresh water ratio must be very close to the point of abuse. Should we be concerned, since the greater part of the earth's surface is covered by salt water, which can be de-salinated of course? But should it?



WE ARE NOT SMARTER THAN MOTHER NATURE!

ANGELA EAGLE HAS LANDED.

The writer recalls well the days when Winston Churchill exchanged banter with the few female members of the House of Commons. There was little or no apoplexy, it just happened to pass as routine business. Not now, this has become a major political issue.

Yesterday, a Labour Shadow Treasury Minister, Angela Eagle, acting rather like a wag in 'The Kop' end, was teased by the Prime Minister, jokingly referring to her as dear. Oh, what a palaver! Do enough people realise, that this kind of reaction, a pretence of being offended, demeans the country as a whole, being a main component of the decline of a once proud nation? Dry humour and wit having been a staple of Britain over recent centuries; particularly when we had great orators.

The crux of the situation is, however, that a Treasury spokeswoman, on behalf of the Labour party, has the temerity to dare raise her head above the parapet.


HOW QUICKLY WE ALL FORGET THE DAMAGE THEY LEFT US.

THE CORRECT RESULT.

We are particularly pleased with the findings in the case of Colin Atkinson, the electrician for the Wakefield Housing Association, who was taken to task over his Palm Cross displayed on the dashboard of the works van, an essential part of his operation. It was looking ominous that Mr. Atkinson could have lost his job. Apparently leaders of other faiths in the area, along with his union representative, presented a good case to overthrow any suggestion that he was acting outside of the law.

The fact that such acts can be construed as being unlawful, however, is the problem with the law created by that dim politician, Harriet Harman. We have finished up by instituting a further layer of secret police, snooping wherever possible on good people going around minding their own business, getting on with their responsibilities. This won't do for the 'thought police'; after all, when they turn up on a Monday morning, they have to find something with which to occupy themselves, biding their time until their retirement at sixty. It's just possible that they dream of Hugo Boss designed uniforms, along the lines of his 'SS' and Gestapo outfits.


WE ARE ALLOWING ALL THIS TO HAPPEN.

WHAT A WONDERFUL LETTER.

We are indebted to G.C.Wright of Tadcaster, N. Yorks, for the following analogous letter to the national press this week:

'Once again, with the usual inevitable controversy, a government attempts to bring the NHS under control and provide a more effective service, free for all at the point of delivery. But what we will never admit is that we are chasing the end of a rainbow. No one dares to attack the sacred cow the NHS has long become.

By analogy, consider a national motor vehicle maintenance system, funded not by individuals, but from general taxation, with all repairs and maintenance undertaken for free at garages or special repair centres.

No matter whether the driver is careless in driving and neglects maintaining the vehicle, however many times he or she needs to have his or her car repaired is of no consequence.

The age of the car is no problem - just take it along for a new engine, brakes, gearbox or any other part. Accidently put petrol in a diesel engine car or vice-versa, the necessary repairs will be provided. The smallest bodywork defects will receive attention. If you don't like the blue colour of the bodywork, you could have it changed free of charge.

If you come from abroad, legitimately or otherwise, your emergency repairs will be provided as a priority, with no payment upfront and no effective system to recover the costs. Picked up an old banger in Calais? No problem - it will be fixed at the expense of the British taxpayer.

Do you think such a system would be sensible or affordable?'


AT LEAST WE NOW KNOW THAT OTHER THINKERS EXIST.

BEARING A CROSS.

Today being Palm Sunday, at church, we were each presented with the traditional 'palm cross'. Currently in Britain, this is considered to be none PC. Such a symbol of Christianity or christian belief is frowned upon by the Multicultural Gestapo; we, therefore, had to choose our route home with considerable stealth, avoiding possible road blocks. I'm glad to report that we got through against all odds.

The 'tip off' came regarding this secret police organization, as the authorities are currently questioning Colin Atkinson, an electrician for Wakefield District Housing Association, who has the temerity to show a 'palm cross' on the dashboard of a van he drives for the association. This could cost him his job. Yes this is happening in Britain in 2011.


ARE WE GETTING THE MESSAGE OF WHY THE COUNTRY IS IN DIRE STRAITS?

THE 400 CLUB.

It is now three years since this blog commenced, during which time the observations have been directed at political decisions, most of them pretty dim. Perhaps a resume` is in order.

It is appropriate that we start by looking at the financial situation, which happens to be in a deplorable state. Why should that be the case? Easy; the last Government, under 'Incapability Brown', ran up the National Debt to a mind boggling £4.8 trillion. As a nation, we cannot consider that to be acceptable, because our creditors won't allow it. In principle, we are back to the situation when Dennis Healey was Chancellor of the Exchequer, which compels the present Coalition Government, with the International Monetary Fund looking over it's shoulder, to make all the right moves, particularly in the savings department. Let us get interest rates up, to bring the property market back where it should be, possibly around half the 2007 valuations. What is the obsession with consumerism, considering that most articles are manufactured abroad? We can then consider the waste of money spent on the European Union and, finally, the projected public sector pensions.

Health is another area where we have to look closely at the outgoings. It is not alright to assume that we just keep spending money that doesn't exist, purely for political expediency. The NHS is a vast ocean of expenditure, and like any economy can find savings; the Unions will naturally fight such a move, since they depend on subscriptions to retain their own 'high life'. The NHS staff, or indeed the Unions, do not own the Service, it is owned by taxpayer GB. Unfortunately the structure leaves the system open to abuse. Why is the diminishing, hardworking and responsible section of the electorate paying for abortions of convenience, drunks and drug users? All of these should be paid for by the individuals involved, with a high premium. Let us not forget the billions incurred by mass immigration, many bringing serious disease to these shores and getting the benefit of treatment to which they have made no subscription.

Education is becoming a disgrace, with the nation lagging badly. The proof lies in the fact that we struggle to produce graduates with exceptional talent. The extraordinary fact remains that the real entrepreneurs never saw the inside of a university; this has to speak volumes. Plus the fact that so few people use proper English. It may be that electronic gadgets are more influential than correct teaching.

Can we improve in the workplace? Of course we can; we will however have to look seriously at the farcical paternity/maternity laws. Working is a full time thing not something we do between having children. People should work as many hours as they wish. The minimum wage is ridiculous; Government cannot possibly insist on what an employer pays the staff. The principle smells of the failing Euro; one size will never fit all requirements.

Broadcasting is an area where we should consider a serious overhaul. The BBC continues to act as the flag bearer of the left, whilst happy to extort money from the hard working, far from left wing section of the electorate. Supporting the large faction of society who prefer to live off the backs of people putting themselves about. This is a different institution from the days of my youth, when they were the very essence of all things reasonable. This is, unfortunately, the result when employing graduates of limited thought, direct from university, with no experience of the real world.

We have mentioned previously:
(i) The Niall Ferguson TV series, Civilization: Is the West History? this gave some pointers to the demise of the Western World, but was not critical enough.
(ii) The Watchman's Rattle, a book by Rebecca Costa. Although I have only read the first chapter so far, it is obvious that this is a book with salient points to make. The subject is about civilizations that perished by pursuing the wrong course in the need for survival. This is the situation in which we now find ourselves in the West. We have priced ourselves out of the market place; so as a pastime we are throwing money at environmental concerns and diversity. Both of these will cost us dearly with money we don't possess and will prove to be the Achilles heel in our endeavour to recover any position in the world. Much of this is driven by socialist dogma, something that has replaced common sense; mainly emanating from the Kremlinesque regime in Brussels.

In Britain we also have this strange obsession of wanting to build on 'greenbelt' land to satisfy the need for our gross over population. Presumably, the same folk who object to flying in our food from all around the world, press for our own agricultural land to become new townships, which calls for more waste tips, sewage works, reservoirs and roadways.


NONE OF THESE PROBLEMS WILL CORRECT THEMSELVES AUTOMATICALLY.

THE USUAL BBC PROPAGANDA.

It really does beggar belief, that the nation's major broadcaster allows blatant lying announcements in it's news broadcasts without question. Recently, 'All Ed' (Balls), in best Goebbels fashion, was allowed, unchallenged, to suggest that the coalition Government should question whether or not Britain, as a non-Euro member, should refuse to back the financial package supporting the failed Portuguese economy. What hypocrisy! As signing up to such an obligation was one of the last acts of the previous Labour Government, albeit, after the election.

What amazes the writer, is the fact that the Beeb can survive with it's head held high, having few, if any, journalists who understand politics. We are, however, aware that the broadcaster is, along with the Guardian, a propaganda arm of the dim left.


SHOULD INTELLIGENT PEOPLE HAVE TO PAY THE LICENCE FEE?

ARE WE COPING?

The writer is currently following Niall Ferguson's television series, Civilization: Is The West History? After the first five episodes, in my opinion, he is only scratching around. Whereas in a book by Rebecca D. Costa, The Watchman's Rattle: Thinking Our Way Out Of Extinction, Costa is a biologist who has strong opinions on the evolution of the human being. It appears that Darwin was suspicious of the human ability to cope with rapid progress.

It has been suggested in these columns many times, that we are developing gimmickry, which can make us go bust faster than making a profit. This technology is also produced with children in mind, who then proceed to spend mind numbing hours on each new toy before the next one comes along. Very little about this activity is educational.

Having dumbed down education of the younger generation, it then becomes easier for government to blind them with global warming drivel; wind turbines, non-nuclear options and the like. Remember that many of these characters are living on benefits, expecting the Chinese to produce everything they require, obviously paid for by taxpayer GB.

When we are forced back to using some good old fashioned physical effort, based upon instinct, rather than relying on promises of some kind of Utopia, we shall all benefit.


WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?

STD TO TAKE OFF IN WALES.

As taxpayer funded, sexually transmitted diseases get the green light in Wales, due to the decision of the English sponsored Welsh Assembly, we will have young girls able to collect the morning-after pill from their local pharmacy freely, that is, free to them; not to the English worker who will pick up the tab.

In addition to this extra tax on the English taxpayer, we will have to endure the burden of the inevitable conception, along with the intolerable medical costs, some being due to the ultimate sterility of many young girls socialising sexually on the state; I'm sure Bevan would be delighted at such a backward step.

When will the overwhelming administration in Westminster move to charge these devolved satellites the cost of their follies? We have enough socialism in England, without paying for dim vote chasing in these expensive sideshows.


WE NEED TO KNOW THE COST.

PEPPER AND VINEGAR WITH YOUR CHIPS.

Another good example of Government employees endeavouring to appear busy, with the decision to question 'fast food' outlets making salt shakers available. I suppose they have to think of something when they turn up on a Monday morning. After all, even retiring at sixty on a public funded pension, gold plated naturally, the time spent has to give the appearance of being creative. So whose cage can we rattle this week. Well, we now know whose it was last week.

All this is going on in the face of a devastated economy; thanks to the last Government, who considered ridiculous job creation to be all important.

It does have one advantage however....


FEWER PEOPLE ARE BEING SENT TO SALT MINES!