ianb62.bsky.social

ianb62.bsky.social

@ianb62.bsky.social

Retired Executive Headteacher in the UK. Father, Grandfather. Strong believer in Democracy, Equality and Diversity. Dislikes Bullies and those unable to think for themselves. Quite old, according to my Grandkids.

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Have we all stopped taking about Epstein? Oh ok. So Epstein is not talked about any more. I’d better not mention the Epstein Files and how no-one has been prosecuted for all that stuff. I get it.

Books! I love books about people. Sebastian Faulks, Ian McKewen. Etc Try Sebastian Barry. Really good writing. Can recommend ‘Days without end’. Spell-binding stuff. Simon Scarrow and Gordon Doherty et al await! In these difficult times authors give us a door to peace. We all need that!

Must say that Sebastian Faulk’s ‘Farewell to Eden’ is absorbing. He’s never disappointed. His books have a knack of making me not wanting to finish them. Yes, they can be uncomfortable, yes they can make me think, or re-think things, but that’s a good thing!

With all that’s going on in the world, I thought I’d cheer myself up with a good book. ‘A possible Life’ by Sebastian Faulks. Wonderful and gifted Author. Tough book though.

I’ll tell you what a good idea. I started war but can’t win it. All to divert attention from the Epstein Files. That didn’t work. I started a trade war with ally. I got my crayons renamed a lake. There was hardly any reputation to trash but I managed I’ll trash NATO! Erm Epstein.

Why not just call it Lake Tantrum? It’s all a mystery to me tbh. Why kind of small minded idiot does that? The world doesn’t care what Jabba thinks or can write ✍️ n crayon. It’s Lake Ontario.

Here’s a question. Now that the US has stepped down from the concept of world leadership ( not that that really was a thing) which countries are now the ones we all look to? Canada? Spain? Germany? Is part of the problem that we don’t yet know?

Can anyone remind me of how many times the US has won the war against Iran? I’m losing count. Also, why is petrol so expensive and who is making money out of it? Sorry to disturb. Etc

In another time the US 259th anniversary would have been a time for reflection and redetermination of the goals and values. And Nazis walk freely though Washington… And Trump just says whatever comes into his head.

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As proven daily, the USA is a 3rd world country with 1st world weaponry. Get a fuckin' brain, USA. Education, education, education.

GIFFORDS@giffords.org

At least 10 people were wounded today in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. This comes just days after eight young kids were killed in another mass shooting in the state. Our communities don’t even have time to grieve between tragedies.

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Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs

theguardian.comKey figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPsChief property and security officer Ian Collard set to submit written answers to foreign affairs committee questions A key figure in the row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to Washington will not appear before a parliamentary committee of MPs to give evidence. Dame Emily Thornberry had requested that Ian Collard speak to the foreign affairs committee (FAC) on Tuesday, but confirmed on Saturday that he would submit written answers instead. Whether he felt under pressure to deliver Lord Mandelson’s clearance, after Sir Olly said there was an “atmosphere of pressure” and “constant chasing” from Downing Street. Whether he had seen the cover form for Lord Mandelson’s vetting by UK Security Vetting (UKSV), the agency responsible for checks on candidates for sensitive posts, in which it had ticked two red boxes – meaning they had “high concern” and recommended “clearance denied or withdrawn”. If he was asked by anyone in the Foreign Office, Downing Street or the Cabinet Office for advice about whether Lord Mandelson required vetting for the post given he was a member of the House of Lords. If he advised on how Lord Mandelson should be treated during the period between his appointment being announced and his clearance coming through. Continue reading...

So I’m confused. The Straits of Hormuz were open. There was a deal in place with Iran. Then Trump started a war. Now the Straits are open. There’s a tariff. How is that better? And what about the dead and wounded on all sides? And Trump is now Jesus and the Pope is the enemy? WTF?

Does it still make a difference to mention the Epstein victims and their need for justice. All perps to pay. . Without fear or favour? If not why not? What does that say about you?

I read US people assuming that Europeans hate you. I’m in the UK. I don’t hate you. I hate the way you allowed your values to be replaced by hate, misogyny and racism. Trump lacks class and respect. But the vast majority remain similar to us. He’s an embarrassment but he doesn’t speak for all. X

Just imagine what must be in the Epstein files if starting a war is preferable to complying to a court order. Apparently there is nothing to hide. A lot of people are dead, including girls at a school and US service personnel. Who are they protecting ? Must have a few quid!

What’s the best way to distract attention from the determination not to release the Epstein files? Start a war!! You know, the sort of war that he said that Obama would start…… Big up to the Nobel committee for their judgement. Got that one right!

Having watched the US Supreme Court decision, and then the orange one’s rant, what was the outcome? Couldn’t work anything out, other than he doesn’t want to be questioned by CNN.

Can we all hope that the start of countries acting on the outcomes of the Epstein files is just the beginning of justice for victims over the years. How many men are secretly thinking ‘oh…. this means me!’ No arrests in the US yet. No charges (yet against Andrew MB) Hope the rest squirm.

How will Republicans react if the investigations in Europe reveal details in the Epstein Files that Bondi and the FBI have failed to reveal? What if they are damning? If not damning, then why are they not revealed? Not many responding to that question.

I would be genuinely interested to know how women and groups in the US feel about issues now. We hear about ICE and legal issues but we don’t hear about much else in the UK.

Why do Maga’s not understand. The reason the world wants the Epstein files out in the open is that ALL criminals are punished, no matter their political party, social rank, identity. All. Equally. Without fear or favour. Guilty? Got to pay. Disagree? Look at yourself and question your ethics.

Is this a good time to remind the pools that we need to see the Epstein Files released? Or is that bad form at a time when the US is threatening to invade an ally? Confused.

What’s this rubbish about Canada ‘considering another offer to become the 51st state’? Why is the moron even saying this? We’ve seen enough from Canada to know that is never going to happen. He lies more often French that Boris Johnson, and that is really saying something!

A question. Given the state of world politics, the inconsistencies in US policy, the western economic outlook etc. … What will it actually take for the UK to realise that the EU is our closest and most important partner? And the People of Europe are most like us (plus Canada) in terms of values?