ANOTHER CHRISTMAS UNDER THE BELT.

As the news is full of a mixture of store sales and killings, unfortunately, at least one incident combined the two. When will the nation stop to think how important deterrents, via the law, are the only way to achieve a return to a more tolerant society?

The obsession with cut price goods, made generally abroad, is not going to solve the vast problem of our national debt; plus the fact that the amount of money spent by the customers will have increased many a personal debt.

The 'Greens' had a better Christmas season, due to a higher wind force than in recent years; this gave us an opportunity to cook the turkey to perfection, but remember this, it won't be around every year!

Finally, one of my presents arrived in a suitable paper carrier bag with ribbon handles. As is my wont, I looked on the underside for the usual instructions, and was not disappointed, 'not suitable for children under 36 months, due to tourniquet hazard'. One can only wonder what type of person, or committee, can possibly come up with this drivel. Be assured, however, that they are fighting to retain retirement at sixty, with a pension subsidised by the private sector, who, in many cases, will never be able to retire.


ENJOY THE ENDLESS BREAK.

CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR.

Another season of goodwill is upon us, although one wouldn't notice, with some of our politicians plainly determined to destroy the traditional family gatherings. What, may I ask, is wrong with a good strong family unit? Does the man from 'Cleggoland' really think that the nation operates more efficiently without the combined authority of two parents? Such an approach can only be in pursuit of creating masses of people dependent upon government to provide for them; heaven only knows who pays for all such folly. At least the Prime Minister has realised that many people want a return to traditional standards, which includes those wishing to pursue our indigenous religion. It beggars belief that the type of guidance required by many, is one of respect for other people, all covered comprehensively by Christianity. Of course, there are other religions that also espouse goodness and kindness towards others, and this is, undoubtedly, acceptable to the majority.

Let us hopefully prepare ourselves for a very difficult task ahead, bearing in mind, that for those of us who are senior citizens, our children and grandchildren will have to clear up the mess of the folk who thought that they could have it all without paying the bill.


NEVERTHELESS, A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

WESTMINSTER'S DRAMA QUEEN.

Following Cameron's success in Brussels regarding the latest attempt at a treaty, to get everybody involved in the bailing out of the undisciplined nations within the Eurozone; the BBC was firmly in the corner of the pygmies that make up the European Union; not to mention 'Thoroughly Modern Miliband', who appeared to be auditioning for the part of the mayor of Camberwick Green. I want to tell him here and now that he was unsuccessful. It continues to amaze the author, that the silly little Marxist never considers the logical few within the ranks of the Labour Party who know that the Prime Minister was absolutely right. One can only suppose that he, the younger of the Marxist Brothers, would accede to any demands from the motley crew that makes up the Brussels misfiring machine. We have no reason to go on about the group from 'Cleggoland'.

What is interesting about Brussels this week, is that all they seem able to do is to call David Cameron names, this really is childlike. Fortunately, Nigel Farage is normally on hand to put the British point of view. Cameron would be wise to cultivate his support.

In the writer's wildest dreams, could Cameron be playing a longer game? The drip, drip, drip effect, awaiting the moment when to strike and offer the nation a say on our position within Europe, something he'll have to do sooner or later.

The backdrop to all this is the fact that the situation regarding the Euro is as precarious as ever. These dimwits running the show can only waffle, hoping that a miracle will happen.


WELL IT WON'T.

WATER! WATER! BUT NOT EVERYWHERE.

There is something the Government can do about the current problem which is afflicting the South East quarter of the nation i.e lack of water. Instead of throwing money at the farcical High Speed Train project, useless tram systems in my home town of Nottingham, along with any gimmicky projects, which seem to benefit foreign firms ahead of British outfits, how about solving the water shortages with pipelines from the sodden North and North West? I'm sure that we can manage such schemes using British contractors.

We also need to look at the extra strain put upon our water distribution by over population. Let us insist that the Government starts to reduce the population. For example: seceding from the European Union would give the plan a wonderful 'kick start'. Reducing what older folk knew as family allowance; something that should have been a temporary measure for the first child only. After five years, no benefits. People should have children only if they can afford them, it's not for the rest of us to pay. For too long now we have been subscribing to a diabolical future of aimless teenagers with limited ability; many of which will always be a burden to the nation.

Such things will ultimately be forced upon us. Being ahead of the game is the place to be.


THIS WILL ALSO ADD TO THE PRIME MINISTER'S HOPE OF HAPPINESS.

THE SHEEP ARE BACK IN THE PEN.

The unfortunate consequence of striking teachers being back at their schools is the ongoing appalling influences they will have on our children. This group of people with 'Ovis' tendencies, who respond to their Marxist masters' call, disrupt the routine of millions for something they can't possibly achieve. Many of us would have hoped that a profession, that should include only intelligent beings, would understand what is going on. Particularly when the outgoing Labour government made the point that there was no money left.

Unfortunately, a criticism we can make of all our political parties; being unable to manoeuvre our finances, as long as we are tied into the European Union. Even if we free ourselves of this burden, we still need to get a level of equality between the public and private sector. Marxism will always exploit these volatile, economic weak points. The stark example being the crisis in 1920's Germany, following The Great War (1914/1918). The government turned to printing endless money, hoping for a miracle. The inevitable happened under such circumstances; the German people aligning themselves with various factions i.e Marxists and Socialists, which gave Hitler and his Nazis a great opportunity, which he grasped with open arms. Something that could happen anywhere.

So parents, beware of the type of characters that are supposedly educating your children; they are endeavouring to create fodder for the wonderful Shangri-La, offered by their dim thinking.


BE ASSURED, IT'S ONLY A 'SCOTCH MIST'.