tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373780254831438828.post8485137690332336367..comments2023-04-29T02:26:08.411-07:00Comments on The Harrogate Agenda: The issues surrounding Black Lives Matter (BLM)Pete Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04172420184509249126noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373780254831438828.post-44943061721247096162021-04-02T09:17:12.619-07:002021-04-02T09:17:12.619-07:00As the old saying goes "It is never to late t...As the old saying goes "It is never to late to do the right thing".Niall Warryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815435878278635965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373780254831438828.post-53508706633380493592021-04-02T06:40:28.978-07:002021-04-02T06:40:28.978-07:00Yes, we are in the age of decadence. But as long a...Yes, we are in the age of decadence. But as long as there is food in the shops, fuel at the pumps and the likes of Netflix (Bread and Circuses) people will sit on their hands and we will continue down the slippery slope. <br /><br />Government draconian covid legislation has given them a bit of a shake, but is it enough? If not, IMO, a financial earthquake is coming - that'll do it but it might be too late. An increasingly unpopular view, I know, but a God rejecting country deserves no less.Alfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694719785236153072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373780254831438828.post-5298743007358874422021-04-02T04:38:58.003-07:002021-04-02T04:38:58.003-07:00I've just had a long chat with my 95 year old ...I've just had a long chat with my 95 year old mother who is rather depressed at the state of this country and what it will become for her two children, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.<br /><br />I explained, as so well written up by Pasha Glubb, that as a nation we are well into the age of 'Decadence' that history proves follows the ages of 'Pioneers,Conquests,Commerce,Affluence and Intellect'. <br /><br />As we never seem to learn from history there is ever likelihood that our decline will continue which is virtually guaranteed if the people don't wake up and demand change.<br /><br />The key point, as I now see it, is that it is no good looking for quick short term solutions as they will NOT get us back on the rise again as a nation. IMO the single most important factor, to reversing our decline, is better leadership as our current politcal class simply do not have the wherewithal, including guts,determination and moral stamina,to put things right. All our current politicians do is try and avoid conflict and pander to minorities.<br /><br />Our reforms exist and if they can be kept alive then they may one day see the light of day.This will take time as I'll be explaining next week!<br /><br />Our future is in the hands of the people - if they continue to sit on them then our continued decline is pretty much guaranteed.<br /><br />Niall Warryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815435878278635965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373780254831438828.post-74922701088130920312021-04-02T03:22:27.278-07:002021-04-02T03:22:27.278-07:00While I do discuss with friends and have passed ou...While I do discuss with friends and have passed out a few booklets, the idea that THA will slowly become important to people through 'Ambassadors' etc seems flawed to me.<br /><br />When things fall apart, that will happen very fast, IMO and there needs to be some strategy for implementation, but that's just my view.<br /><br />I do agree that <i>"The time for action is now!"</i>. My initial action is to refuse to vote for anyone standing under the totally discredited Lib/Lab/Con banners, in the May election, and I will spread that word. If enough did that, that might act as a bit of a shock to the current complacent attitude of political leaders. <br /><br />Alfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694719785236153072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373780254831438828.post-52153702287324344852021-04-01T14:36:40.884-07:002021-04-01T14:36:40.884-07:00Fair question but I was using hyperbole and the on...Fair question but I was using hyperbole and the only action I would like to see is from people, like you, who support the cause and I assume talk it up with friends and colleagues! At some point we will need committed individuals to become 'Ambassadors' and local coordinators. Niall Warryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815435878278635965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373780254831438828.post-25436015140942419872021-04-01T14:04:33.734-07:002021-04-01T14:04:33.734-07:00What action?
There is much in the agenda that is g...What action?<br />There is much in the agenda that is good, but an action plan or implementation strategy seem to be missing or am I missing something?<br /><br />(I know that I must sound like a worn out record - sorry.)Alfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694719785236153072noreply@blogger.com