Is Iran CLOSE to the bomb - Biden Era

CNN - Politics: Reports " Two Israeli officials confirmed to CNN the news, first reported by Axios, that Israel had shared intelligence with US officials in recent weeks that suggests Iran is preparing to enrich uranium to 90%.  "

Lets Get Real:

IF this story is TRUE, then IF I was PM of Israel my attack aircraft and bombers would be in the air, just waiting for the WORD.  A nuclear armed Iran can not be allowed to happen, it would be a major THREAT to the State of Israel, would allow Iran to blackmail its neighbouring Countries, Saudi Arabia would buy a nuclear missile or get the best scientists to create one for them.  The Gulf States would need the protection of the US, after Afghanistan would you trust President Biden.  The Western Europe wants to appease, with COVID - 19 they can not deal with a major foreign policy crisis, either from the Middle East or Eastern Europe.  The leaders are weak as were the leaders in the 1930s.  On the US side, Biden faces the 2022 Mid Terms, after Afghanistan he cannot look weak over Iran, let's recall the Tehran Regime bought down Jimmy Carter in 1980.   Thus if there is a REAL THREAT of a nuclear armed Iran, the Biden Oval will have to attack, a US attack could prevent a regional war, as it can be postulated that Tehran would not react if the US attacked, but would if Israel hit them first.   Vienna is the place to be at the moment with a mask on. 

The REAL FACE of IRAN - Vienna Talks - Biden Era

Fox News: Reports " Iran struck a hard line Tuesday after just one day of restarted talks in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal, suggesting everything discussed in previous rounds of diplomacy could be renegotiated.  "

Lets Get Real:

As stated in previous post, Iran agrees to things and then goes back on them, they are stalling, they know that the Biden Oval and the West want to appease them, that the West does not have the backbone to follow through with any threats, also there is the CRISIS point of  Russian on the Ukraine border and the tension between the US and China over Taiwan.  The West can only deal with so much, on top of that we have COVID - 19 and its mutations, as now the Western leaders are not sure if the new virus is a major THREAT or not. The real threat to Iran is Israel, if they see that Tehran is very close to the bomb, they will attack as they did in 1981 in Iraq and 2007 in Syria.   If Jerusalem sees that the US and the West is weak and will not really stare down Tehran, they will be forced to take action, alone or with the Gulf States.  The reason North Korea is safe from Western action is the fact they have nuclear bombs.  The Ukraine made the mistake of giving theirs  up in the 1990s, the Russians got them, and thus the power Putin has in the area.  These Vienna talks are a smoke screen for TEHRAN, they want the bomb and are stalling the the US and the West. 

Overnight Ratings for Doctor Who - Survivors of the Flux

Doctor Who News: Reports " Doctor Who Survivors of the Flux was watched by 3.82 million viewers according to unofficial overnight figures....The seven-day consolidated figure, which includes all those who watch the episode within one week. for Episode Four: Village of the Angels was 4.55 million. This is now the lowest seven-day consolidated rating since the series returned in 2005.  "

Lets Get Real:

This episode was a cracker, you had the Tardis Fam and the Professor having their own adventures in 1904 without the Doctor and the Doctor found out that the DIVISION was run by her step mum ( not really new, the wicked Step Mum ) and the Flux was created in answer to the Doctor and her/his adventures.   The Tardis family did their Indiana Jones adventure in a pyramid, no snakes, the team were looking for the date for the ultimate battle against the Flux, while we also had the Grand Serpent helping in the creation of UNIT, its nice to see UNIT back, one would think that Russel T Davies might bring them back, it worked for five years with the third Doctor.  On the whole the Tardis Fam had more fun, they went from a Pyramid, to a Ocean liner, up a mountain seeking answers, and got jokey seer, and then back to Liverpool and the tunnels that are doors to different parts of history ( that is not new, has any one seen the Time Tunnel )  how did they afford that ( The Tardis Fam ) and where is poor Peggy?  Thus the final episode next week, one is expecting a LOT, and more viewers. 

What Iran REALLY want from Vienna Talks - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " Iran’s foreign minister said there is "no way" to return to the 2015 nuclear deal unless the United States lifts the Trump-era sanctions imposed after the former president pulled the U.S. from the agreement in 2018.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above is really what Iran wants, the removal of sanctions and for the US and Israel to surrender, they will TELL the Western Diplomats in Vienna what they want to hear so they can agree to appease Iran over its nuclear ambitions.  The Tehran Regime wants the Biden Oval to remove ALL the Trump sanctions, the Biden Oval wants Iran to return to the Obama nuclear agreement before lifting the sanctions, as Iran has shown by refusing to allow the IAEA to attach new cameras to its nuclear facilities, they will stall, agree and then carry on at secret sites to produce nuclear material that allows them to get a nuclear bomb.  One hopes the US State Department and the Biden Oval as not fooled by this, one has doubts, as shown by Afghanistan Biden has no backbone, his mantra is to appease, endless talks while the other side does what it wants.  A weak President does not get re-elected, just look at LBJ after the Tet offensive, he withdrew from re-election and Jimmy Carter lost to Reagan due to a bad economy and weak leadership over Iran. 

US and Iran Talks Update - Biden Era

Guardian: Reports " Progress in Iran nuclear talks as Tehran agrees to discuss compliance...Western diplomats express guarded optimism after first day of negotiations in Vienna "

Lets Get Real:

The Diplomats in Vienna are being played, Western Europe has shown that it wants to appease Iran, the Tehran will agree to things and then go back on them, the UN's nuclear body that deals with nuclear issues has been prevented from placing new cameras in Tehran's nuclear sites, this is Tehran playing a double game, give and then return with further talks, endless talks, and if there is an agreement, show a public of access to its nuclear sites, while in its secret sites it develops nuclear materials that allow it to have a nuclear bomb.  The Western Diplomats are showing they have learned nothing when it comes to Iran and that they are singing from the alter of Neville Chamberlain, we all know how that ended.  The Tehran Regime is playing for TIME, will it really come as  a shock to the World when Tehran shows it nuclear weapon at a military parade, it will be to late then to act.

The Midnight clock is closing in - Ukraine and Russia Crisis - Biden/Putin Era

The Sun: Reports " THE world is "one mistake" from all-out nuclear war thanks to Vladimir Putin's "dangerous games" in Eastern Europe, warns an ex-Navy chief. "

Lets Get Real:

Thus far no invasion from Russia, of course the Ukraine military think that Putin will take his chance in January or Early Feb.  The Ukraine President has stated that the Russians will be behind a Coup attempt on December 1st or 2nd.  We only have a few days to wait, if nothing happens, or nothing big, then we might have just avoided the bullet, of course this depends on Putin of Russia, will he call the bluff the West to see if it is a bluff.  With the present COVID - 19 one finds it hard to believe that Putin would take such action, its a bridge once crossed cannot be rebuilt.  The US and NATO would have to support the Kiev Government or the WESTERN word would mean nothing, and Biden cannot afford another Afghanistan.  IS Putin that MAD? Is the West ready to fight if it comes down to it, that is a open question. 

Israel READY for Coalition ATTACK on Iran

Jerusalem Post: Reports " Israel’s military is continuing to develop its ability to conduct a military strike against Iran’s nuclear program should circumstances demand it.  "

Lets Get Real:

This article shows that the Israeli Government is getting ready for either a attack with allies, the Gulf States and the US or taking Iran on by itself.  A nuclear armed IRAN is a threat to the existence of Israel and to the security of the Gulf States.  If Israel does not take action then you will have a nuclear armed Iran, buying the missile technology from North Korea to create various missiles that could be a THREAT to Israel and the Middle East.  The Tehran Regime will have seen how secure the North Korean Regime is and how the US cannot attack it, due to its nuclear abilities and its ability to strike, North Korea, South Korea and Japan.  All major allies of the US. The Israeli Government should be wary of the Biden Administration, its appeasing of the TALIBAN in Afghanistan shows that the US under President Biden is WEAK and cannot be trusted to come to the support of an allay.  Interesting and tense days ahead. 

US and Iran in NUCLEAR TALKS - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Talks to resurrect a deal to stop Iran obtaining a nuclear bomb begin in Austria on Monday. But the competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot,.. "

Lets Get Real:

Either IRAN gives up its nuclear ambitions and tells the UN of its nuclear stockpiles, or the Biden Administration will be fooled in to having endless talks while the Tehran Regime goes for a enough nuclear material to make the BOMB.  A return to the original deal would be pointless, the Tehran Regime will carry on with its secret production of nuclear material and one day on a military parade present the World with the FACT that it has the bomb.  Thus a NUCLEAR PLAYER like North Korea, one has to assume that the Tehran Regime has paid some of its oil money to North Korea as it will give it the information it needs to produce the a nuclear bomb.   If this happens the Israeli Government will have no choice put to bomb Iran, even using strategic nuclear weapons to CLOSE down the nuclear structures of Iran.  Its either Tehran folds or we are going on a road that leads to appeasement of Iran and Iran getting the nuclear bomb.  One doubts that Biden Oval has the spine to deal with a WAR with Iran to prevent a nuclear armed Iran. 

The White House on ALERT for Ukraine invasion by Russia - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " Washington is on edge as Russia's military buildup threatens a confrontation, with fears escalating following reports that U.S. intelligence shows Russian forces preparing to push into Ukraine. "

Lets Get Real:

One hopes a Russian invasion of the Ukraine does not catch Biden mid Turkey eating, the White House should BE on ALERT, it has to show the Russians and even Iran that a Biden Oval will react to a invasion, even if that means WAR.  One can postulate that Putin will push this as far as he can, before stalling, what does Putin want, does he want to be back at the G7 or no more sanctions, is the Ukraine THREAT away to get the Western powers to treat HIM with some respect, that boat has well and truly one. IF and its a BIG IF, Putin does invade he will need to face harsh sanctions, even to bury the Russian economy, also the Biden Oval must arm the Ukraine forces, with the up to date military equipment, and behind the lines have Delta Force and the SAS taking out Russian armour.  Putin should understand, once you start something like this, you own it, and you do NOT control it, a failed invasion could lead to the overthrow of Putin, what a good day that would be for the World and Russia. 

Russian backed Coup Attempt in the Ukraine SET for December - Biden Era

Guardian: Reports " Ukrainian intelligence warning of Russia-backed December coup, president says...President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine is ready for any escalation with Russia  "

Lets Get Real:

It seems the Russians will use the Coup attempt and the reaction to it to invade the Ukraine before the snows arrive.  This would really but Biden behind the 8th ball, what will he do, already there are talks of sending advisers and arms to Ukraine, will the cautions political operatives be overruled by the President.  Let's be CLEAR, Biden cannot afford another big loss on the international front, he is already the President that lost Afghanistan, does he also want to be the President that lost a Democratic Ukraine to the Putin of Russia.  If Biden was not gaga, he would sent holiday visit by Americans combat soldiers, just to show that there is a RED LINE in the Ukraine, and that any movement to invade could lead to something terrible, ALL OUT WAR, even Putin does not want that, he could not control it, there are allegations that Putin is ill with Parkinson, also he has a young family and a bolt hole in another Country, would he risk ALL THAT, if he invades and is pushed back, he could be toppled from power, will Putin take the risk? 8/10 No, this blog could be WRONG. 

World War 3 over the Ukraine ? - Biden Era

The Guardian: Reports " All options fraught with risk as Biden confronts Putin over Ukraine....Analysis: Moscow presents Washington with a no-win situation: capitulate on Ukrainian sovereignty or risk all-out war  "

Lets Get Real:

The question has to be asked, is President Putin MAD, would he really invade the Ukraine, or try to take Easter Ukraine, think Nazi Germany 1938 with the Czechs, then the British PM, Neville Chamberlain followed his policy of appeasement and sold out the Czechs, thus fracturing the Czech State, this is did not stop Hitler walking in to Prague, thus WOULD East Ukraine be enough for Putin, he sees the Ukraine as part of the Russia, Putin wants to return to the OLD USSR, and the power of the old USSR.   This places Biden on a crossroads, does sell out Kiev, thus appeasing Putin or does he hold his ground.  After Afghanistan Biden cannot suffer another international defeat, thus if he wants a 2nd terms, he would have to stand tall, even if his staff have to keep him upright.  Thus back to the original question, it would not be the walk over that the Crimea was, the Russian forces would face a tough opposition from the Ukrainian people and the WEST, this being the UK and France might have to defend Kiev, that would force the Americans in, no matter what Biden or AOC wants.   This is can be argued, with some foundation, that Putin is playing with the West, the bridges he would burn, the real and theoretical would be to high a COST, and what if he is forced back, he would be overthrown, so why take the risk, play games with the West, and see what he can get out of them, perhaps less sanctions.  Thus the chance of WAR is 4/10.  Thus no need to build your very own Anderson Shelter, anyway they would not work in this nuclear age. 

Russian INVASION of UKRAINE ? - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is warning of “unusual Russian military activity” near the nation's borders and in the annexed peninsula of Crimea.  "

Lets Get Real:

The view from the Ukraine military is that Putin will invade in late January or early February, of course Putin might think, what hell, why wait, invade while Biden is dealing with low poll numbers and wanting to get his domestic agenda through, it has gotten through the House the Senate is the problem.  The Kremlin might think that Biden is WEAK and is the new Neville Chamberlain, the appeasing UK PM in the 1930s after his actions over Afghanistan.   Also Iran might be the focus of the Biden Oval, it has just been reported that the IAEA has failed to get an agreement with the Tehran Regime to review its nuclear progress while the US - Iran has been frozen with the Trump Oval leaving the agreement.  It can be postulated that the liberal Democratic West is in the same phase as the 1930s, to frighten to do anything and when its to late, leading to WAR, so Putin might try his luck, one hopes the Western Leaders kind find their inner Churchill or Reagan. Putin wants to reform the OLD USSR or as close as he can get, what next after the Ukraine, the Baltic States? 

The STEPS to WAR, US vs. Iran - Biden Era

Guardian: Reports " UN nuclear watchdog fails to reach access deal with Iran...IAEA head says failure to gain renewed access to sites casts doubt over chances of restoring 2015 deal  "

Lets Get Real:

Even an APPEASER like POTUS will not be able to say that Iran is playing the game, they are hiding their nuclear development, the US and Iran talks are the last chance for Iran and its theocracy Regime to see the light and open ALL of its nuclear sites to the IAEA, it can be postulated that the 2015 deal is out of date, the Tehran Regime has increase its nuclear material, and is creating more in its secret sites.   The US will have only once choice, to prevent Israel taking action that would lead to a WIDER WAR in the Middle East, the US must take action, Biden will have to find his inner Churchill and not Neville Chamberlain.  As has been shown by Afghanistan, the Biden Oval is a empty suite, this has been noticed by Iran, Russia, thus the present crisis on the Ukraine and Russia border.  The Biden Oval might be lucky and deal with one crisis at a time, one hopes, one is not sure the Biden White House can cope with two major crisis points, also if the crisis comes before the 2022 Mid Terms Biden will be forced to support the Ukraine in Eastern Europe and Israel in the Middle East. 

Proposed Military support for the Ukraine FROM the US - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports on a proposed military support from the US to the Ukraine, " The proposed lethal aid package could include mortars, air defense systems such as stinger missiles and new Javelin anti-tank and anti-armor missiles, multiple sources familiar with the deliberations told the outlet.  "

Lets Get Real:

IF the Biden Oval wants to make sure that the Russians do not invade they should place US troops on the ground, on the border, make it clear that Ukraine might not be part of NATO but the Russians should consider it as such, that would STOP Putin in his tracks.  If the US brings in NATO, the Russians will back down and fast.  Even Putin is not MAD ENOUGH to cross a military red line in the Ukraine.  From reports over the last few days it seems that the Ukraine military think that Russians will invade late January or early February, so the US and its military allies have the time needed to place troops in the Ukraine, they should be placed on the EASTER border with the Russians, no playing games, just making it clear that the Russian Bear will have his tail kicked all the way back to Russia if it invades the Ukraine.  It is time that Biden found his inner JFK or Reagan. 

The OTHER Crisis, Tensions on the Ukraine and Russian Border - Biden Era

Daily Mail: Reports " Russia warns it can destroy NATO satellites - rendering missiles useless - as White House says it has 'serious concerns' about military build-up near Ukraine – but Putin's spy agency dismisses US 'hysteria' "

Lets Get Real:

The crisis at the Polish and Belarus border has gone for the moment, the Belarus Government has removed the immigrants from its border and placed them in cover due to the bad weather, one assumes this was one with the approval of the Kremlin, the question then goes back to what the Putin is going to do about the Ukraine, the clear intelligence is that something is up, in less Putin just likes to moves his soldiers about as to grow tension.  Thus lets postulate for the moment that Putin does not want to spend money when he does not have too, thus the movement of troops is for a reason, pressure on the West, in this case the Biden Oval, after Afghanistan the Kremlin must think that Biden is a empty suite who will not back his allies in Eastern Europe, Putin is not mad enough to invade a NATO country, that could lead to World War 3, one hopes that is not his aim, but one never knows with the Russian Bear.  Thus the target must be Ukraine itself, the Russians see the Ukraine as part of Russia, and its separation showed how weak the USSR and Russia was in the 1990s.  Thus a quick invasion could be the Russian plan, in the hope that the West will not REACT, the West, the US, UK and France have made it CLEAR that would be a mistake, will these leaders back their words with actual troops, that is the question that the Kremlin must be asking, the same can be said in Washington D.C, London and Paris, is this 1930s all over again, is Putin the new Hitler, he is following his play book.  The question is will the Western leaders be Neville Chamberlain or Winston Churchill. 

The ONLY Option on Iran and its nuclear ambitions - Biden Era

NBC News: Reports " As Iran and world powers prepare to resume negotiations next week on reviving a nuclear deal, the U.S. and its allies are already debating a list of "Plan B" options if the negotiations collapse.. "

Lets Get Real:

IF Iran does not play ball with the Western powers when it comes to its nuclear ability and the threat that IRAN could get the bomb, there is only one option, that option is to allow Israel and the Gulf States to bomb Iran, one of course hopes the Tehran Regime will see the light and give way and have REAL TALKS, but the election of a hardline President does not help the talks, also Iran has been building its nuclear stockpile since the US under President Trump walked away from the agreement, the article states Iran could be TWO MONTHS from getting the bomb, this will NEVER ever fly with Israel, who see a nuclear armed IRAN  as threat to its very existence,  thus they will take ACTION if they find out that IRAN is close to having the bomb or close enough, no matter what the US or the West say, they have done this in 1981 and 2007, with Iraq and Syria.  It is interesting that this happened under Republican Presidents, Reagan in 81 and Bush 43 in 2007.  One does wonder what Biden would do, support them, join in or  be critical, after Afghanistan that is not a option, thus either support of join them, this would mean US allies in the region would come under attack, this could lead to a MAJOR WAR, or of course should Putin invade the Ukraine, a TWO MAJOR WARS, can the Biden Ova hand that, or make a mess of it, lets hope IRAN and RUSSIA DO NOT COMBINE their plans, thus causing major World CRISIS, it would make the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and the War Scare of 1983 look like happy HOUR.  Testing time ahead for the World, let's hope President Biden can handle the pressure and do the right thing, and not fold like a cheap suit. 

Overnight Ratings for Doctor Who and Review of No Time to Die ( Major Spoilers ) - Culture

Doctor Who News: Reports " Doctor Who Village of the Angels was watched by 3.45 million viewers according to unofficial overnight figures.....The seven-day consolidated figure, which includes all those who watch the episode within one week. for Episode Three: Once, Upon Time was 4.67 million. This is the lowest seven-day consolidated rating since the series returned in 2005.  "

Lets Get Real:

This episode was simpler to understand than last week, you would need a degree to understand last week's show, in Village of the Angels there were two times zones, there was 1967 and 1901.  The Doctor arrived in 1967 after getting rid of the Weeping Angel that had take over the TARDIS.   When the Doctor opened the door, she found a man and woman on the Tardis phone, IF I recall it should work, the 9th Doctor used it, this time it didn't work, the couple were phoning the police to help in their search for their grand daughter, this is were the Tardis Fam split, Dan and Yaz went to help the couple, while the Doctor followed the sonic screw driver that was going nuts, the Doctor found that it lead to Claire, it came out that she has seen a weeping angel and had been thrown back in time to 1967, she was helping in science experiment, the Doctor, Clair and the Professor in his house came under attack by Weeping Angels, the Angels just want you to blink, the Doctor and the Professor fought the Angels, while Clair disclosed that she was becoming a Angel.   The Doctor found a way out, a secret tunnel, the Professor got out but the Doctor blinked but was not taken by a Angel, this made the Doctor curious, as before the Angels attacked the Doctor had done a mind link with Clair and found out that a Angel was in her mind, and that the Weeping Angels were part of the Time Lord Division, while the Doctor fought the Angels, Dan and Yaz were also attacked by a Weeping Angel, they were thrown back to 1901, the village was empty, the people had been taken by the Angels, the young girl lost had be send to 1901 ( Is it this blog, or is the village used was the same one in War of the Worlds also done by the BBC )  At the end of the show, the Doctor was stuck in 1967, while the Tardis fam was stuck in 1901.   The Doctor was made in to Weeping Angel, as she was being recalled by Division and the Tardis fam was stuck in the past with no help from the Doctor.   It was revealed at the end, that the OLD Lady who had come to warn the village was the actual young girl, thus history was shown that the poor girl was left in 1901, while the Tardis Fam had other adventures, that is for next week.   Thus will the Doctor life, will the Time Lords come back, is Division in the past or present or future? A greats show next week.

As to the fall in the viewing figures, last week's show did not help, it was confusing and needed a tighter hold on the story, and more simple format, even this blog got lost sometimes, this weeks show was fantastic, it was simple to understand and reminded one of the Doctor Who Classic shows.  Keep up the good work Doctor Who Team, tighter stories please, and not needing a degree in physics or being Sheldon Cooper!!

No Time To Die

This was a classic film, it was long and even complicated for James Bond, as this blog is a sci fi nerd it understood about nanobots, small man made made creatures that are being used in modern health, no one has weaponised it in the real world, with the exception one would guess of the MOSAD.  In this adventure we found Command Bond had given up his 007 Licence had settled down, of course that did not last, his female partner wanted him to forgive Vespa, from the first Daniel Craig movie.  As Bond looked at her tomb he was blown up, then the adventure started, it seems that another woman had betrayed Bond, thus he ditched her at the station and went back to live on a beach.   Before all this he took out some bandies with his Aston Martin.   Bond was hired by the CIA, as a favour for an old friend, Bond was back at work.  Thus we come to nanobots, it seems that the original idea came from M at the MI6, but things had gone wrong, now another big bad had gotten his hands on them.   After this it would be all spoilers.   Thus Bond found himself in a cave on a Island ( that is classic Bond ) going after the enemy, before that he found his partner and his child, while they escaped, Bond made sure that the lethal Bots were destroyed, to do this he has to open the cave for the missiles to hit, before he did this, he finished off the enemy, but not before the enemy had infected him with the lethal bots, thus making sure he could never kiss his partner or hold his child, also he has been shot by the enemy and was in BAD SHAPET, the rockets hit and Command Bond 0007 meet his END.   

YES 007 is no more, well not in till they select a new Bond or do something to explain how Bond did not die, it was pretty clear cut, no escape hatch, no rescue mission was shown at the end.   They might just do the next movie without bothering to explain, leaving it up to the audience to work it out, and people will be trying to work out till the next movie, it will be like when Sherlock died, ages of print pages on how Holmes did not die when falling from a rooftop building.   OF course they have to have an answer, the Producers one would think before they did this movie thought of a WAY OUT for Bond, the UK has lost the Empire, we can not lose Commander James Bond 007, he shows us fighting above our weight. 

Russia - Ukraine Crisis - Update - Putin Era

MSN: Reports via Bloomberg " The U.S. has shared intelligence including maps with European allies that shows a buildup of Russian troops and artillery to prepare for a rapid, large-scale push into Ukraine from multiple locations.. "

Lets Get Real:

The timeframe for an invasion is January to February of NEXT YEAR, thus the WEST in the shape of NATO and the Biden Oval has to be VERY CLEAR with Putin of Russia, that any invasion of Ukraine could lead to the Russians have to fight the US and its NATO allies.  The Russia Bear is not foolhardy, if it shows that there will be REAL consequences of its ACTIONS it will back off, the US and UK should place combat troops in the Ukraine, and draw a RED LINE so to speak, any further from the Russians then the West will be at WAR with Russia.  The last real such scare was in 1983 when the Kremlin thought a NATO military exercise, codeword Able Archer was a cover for a real WAR.  The White House was informed by a brave Russian spy for the UK, this lead to Reagan toning down his comments on the Evil Empire.  One hopes that the West, the US and the UK have such good intelligence, after Afghanistan Biden can not afford another loss on the WORLD STAGE, so Biden and Putin have a LOST to lose if they get this wrong. 

Deal OVER Article 16 ? - Update - After Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " Lord Frost boosts hopes of Brexit breakthrough on Northern Ireland border row as he says there is now the 'potential to generate momentum' in talks with the EU after months of stalemate "

Lets Get Real:

It would be good if the UK and the EU can get a real deal, and its not the UK folding because the political pressure the PM is in from political sleaze to curtailing train links to the North after promising new links.  Also what the will the Unionist Parties say about ANY DEAL, will they go with it or will they bring down the provinces Government, that would lead to elections that could see the Unionist Parties lose power in the province to those of a nationalists support.  The devil will be in the detail, does business have an easy path to get their produce in to the province from the UK and does Province still feel part of the UK.  The answer should be KNOWN in a few weeks. 

Another Big WIN for Biden in the HOUSE - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " House Democrats on Friday passed their mammoth social spending and climate plan in a 220-213 vote, securing a major victory for the party  "

Lets Get Real:

This is a another BIG WIN for the Biden Oval, but as stated this the first half of a two part game, the Social Agenda Bill NOW goes to the US Senate, the question is will Senator Manchin support the package, he has made it clear that he has problems with MAJOR PARTS of the bill, does he have the courage to VOTE NO and sink the Biden Agenda.  It is well known that parts of the bill will be taken out, will the LIBERALS in the House still support it.  Also when do aspects of the bill affect the voter, will they say that Biden has had a big win or will they say that he has LOST THE PLOT, many who have known Biden for years say that this is not the Biden they know, so he might be gaga or under the influence of the White House staff.  As reported today Biden has transferred power to the VP while he is in the Hospital.  The general view is that Biden will not run for a 2nd term in 2024, he has said he will run, but we shall see after the Mid Terms, good and Biden will run, if they are a disaster and he is blamed he wont run, in fact the Democratic Party will make it clear that he will not get the nomination. The Republics will role with the argument that the Democrats are more interested in their own agenda and not the agenda of the US population. 

PM Johnson on Ukraine and Russia - The Crisis Zone

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 4.39pm post the following, " The PM also says Poland has a guarantee from NATO to protect it but unfortunately Ukraine does not and miscalculation on both their borders "would be enormous"...He said it would be a "tragic, tragic mistake" for the Kremlin to think they can invade.  "

Lets Get Real:

It has been reported from the Polish/Belarus border that the migrants stuck there have been moved back from the border in to shelter nearby, the question is what NEXT, the EU held the line when it came to Belarus, in fact they increased sanctions, and the US and the WEST has made it clear to the Kremlin that it would be BIG MISTAKE to invade the Ukraine, one hopes that the Biden Oval has made it clear to Putin, that the West will protect the sovereignty of the Ukraine.  The words of the UK PM shows that the UK stands with the US and the Kiev Government.  The next move is up to Putin, will he tell the Belarus Government to bring more migrants in to the border area, what about the Russian troops on the Ukraine/Russian border, are they going to just wait for the word, either way.  The West might have just avoided a GROUND WAR in Eastern Europe. 

Overnight Ratings for Doctor Who Once, Upon Time - Arts

Doctor Who News: Reports " Doctor Who Once, Upon Time was watched by 3.76 million viewers according to unofficial overnight figures.....The seven-day consolidated figure, which includes all those who watch the episode within one week. for the War of The Sontarans was 5.10 million.  "

Lets Get Real:

Once , Upon Time was a head funk, the Doctor was thrown in to in to time itself, it was an effort to save the Tardis Fam, BOTH Dan and Yaz has been placed in their own time streams, thus the one body shared the past, present and future, a might confusing for the average viewer without a Degree from Stark Trek Voyager, thus if you broke down the story it made a sense, the Doctor was thrown in to her own PAST time stream, the one before the 1st Doctor, and Temple Priests needed saving from the big threat this season, also the flux we discovered was in answer to the Doctor.   It would be confusing to explain, just watch the episode, ( Spoiler ) coming up, the Weeping Angels came back, via a computer game and on the mobile of Yaz, they have taken over the Tardis and thus the next adventure, it should be mentioned we had a new character, who had to deal with the Daleks and Cybermen, not sure I approve of them being kind a side issue of the story, in the day they were the MAJOR THREATS, now they are just OLD.  We all get old!!  The new character had a link with a new Doctor companion, it does make sense.  WATCH on the IPLAYER. 

Biden success on HILL - infrastructure

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.24pm post the following, " Today Joe Biden will sign into law the $1tn infrastructure bill that the House sent to his desk earlier this month, with notable bipartisan support. New polling released this weekend show economic discontent hurting Biden’s approval rating, with voters giving him little credit and plenty of blame.  "

Lets Get Real:

This a big win for POTUS, he could do with some good news, his poll numbers are down the toilet, US voters see him as not being interested in THEIR problems.  The Democrats can  NOW, shout about the infrastructure Act and the debate on the welfare social agenda that Biden wants the US Congress to pass.  The only person stopping Biden getting a complete win is Senator Joe Manchin, the Senator has sent mixed signals, it is CLEAR that he does not like the social agenda bill, he thinks it costs to much and changes the nature of the US.   The Senator might be RIGHT, the question is does he want to hold out and can the Biden Oval persuade him to vote YES in the Senate, this is the first half of the game, the 2nd half has never been so important for Biden and the US. 

Polish/Belarus Crisis - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " The European Union will step up sanctions against Belarus and those closest to its leader in response to an escalating migrant crisis at its border with Poland, officials say.  "

Lets Get Real:

President Putin could be playing CHESS, while the EU is still on SNAP, the Kremlin might be wanting the West to be fixated on the Polish border while the Russians are ready to invade the East of Ukraine or even the whole of the Ukraine.  ONE has to remember that that Putin has a KGB Soul, or that he even has one.  The West and NATO in this case should be placing troops on the border between Belarus and on the Ukraine border between the Ukraine and Russia.   The Biden White House should make it CLEAR to Putin, that any attack on the Ukraine will see the US in play and NATO.  The Russia Bear is sneaky it is not suicidal, there have been rumours that Putin is ill with Parkinson's,  one has doubts, but just in case a old man wants to take the World with him, it has to be made clear that any action in the Ukraine could lead to a War between NATO and Russia.  These are troubling developments. 

After Afghanistan will the Polish Border be the next MAJOR CRISIS - Biden Era

Daily Mail: Reports " US says Russia will be making a 'serious mistake' as it warns it is 'looking at ways of dealing' with Lukashenko as UK sends soldiers to Poland after Putin provokes West by deploying troops in Belarus and sending bombers over North Sea "

Lets Get Real:

Since Russian invaded in the Crimea during the Obama Presidency the World has been in  a new Cold War 2 with Russia,  Putin wants to restore a Greater Russia in the mould of the OLD USSR.  The Belarus President would not be bringing refuges to the Polish border without the permission and backing of President Putin, it can be argued that the Kremlin is seeing how far it can push Europe and the President Biden of the US.  The withdrawal of the West from Afghanistan has given the impression that Biden will not stand up with Allies that are under threat.  NATO should place more troops on the border between Poland and Belarus and keep the refuges from getting in to NATO and EU countries.   The other threat as the article notes in the threat of Russian troops on the Eastern border of Ukraine, the Kremlin might think this is the time to invade, taking a bet that since the Ukraine is not in NATO, the West will not react, to prevent this mistake, NATO should draw a line and make it CLEAR, any invasion of East Ukraine will lead to NATO taking action, stop the Russian Bear NOW, before he goes to far. 

Is the UK about to fold on Article 16 - Update - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has welcomed what he says is "a changing tone of discussion" in talks about the Northern Ireland Protocol.  "

Lets Get Real:

Is the UK about to FOLD, is our feckless PM about to fold due to the pressure from the sleaze allegations, and the lack of success at the Green Summit, why would the UK tone change, is the Government trying to show that it really tried to get a deal or has the PM decide that a TRADE WAR before Christmas is not a good idea, who knows, it does seem to have been a sudden change.  One had the impression that after the Glasgow Summit the PM would invoke Article 16, it should be noted that the Unionist Parties in Northern Ireland expect reform of Northern Ireland Protocol or to suspended it, the DUP has stated that it will bring down the Provinces Government if there is no reform of the protocol, and the Polls for the Unionist Parties is not good, what could really be damaging is if the Nationalist were the largest Party in the Northern Ireland Assembly, that could lead to new trouble on the streets, so the UK PM is caught behind the 8ball, whatever he does there will be rough consequences for him on the political front and for the province of Northern Ireland. 

Inflation THREAT to the US - Biden Era

Guido Fawkes: Reports " U.S. inflation up 6.2% in October versus a year ago – the highest inflation since 1990. Inflation was up 0.9% in Oct. alone, a much higher increase than 0.4% in Sept. and 0.3% in August. "a

Lets Get Real:

As someone more intelligent than this blog said, its the Economy Stupid, this was utterance was made during the 1992 Presidential Election, after the end of the first Gulf War 1, Bush 41 look like he was on a easy path to re-election, then a mild recession hit and Bush 41 under pressure from Congress rose taxes, this was seen in the long term as benefiting the US, but at the time Bush 41 was seen to  have broken his word of NO NEW TAXES, that was the theme of the 1988 Presidential Election.   The above is to place in context the hiking of inflation to a thirty year high, also Biden Agenda will take time to get in action, there are no shovel ready projects yet, and they might start after the 2022 Mid Terms.  The infrastructure act will take time, and Biden's welfare bill will cost trillions no matter what the projected outcome, one you give people a benefit, it is very HARD to take it back, that is what the Democrats are counting on.   The question is will Senator Joe Manchin vote for the welfare package, the noises from the Senator are not good.  Thus if maybe turns in to a FIRM NO, the Biden Agenda is finished on the Hill.  Next year the House and Senate are up for election, it will be everyone man ( generic use of the word ) for himself, and like the Titanic they will not be enough lifeboats. 

Article 16 and Lord Frost - Update - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Suspending the Northern Ireland part of the Brexit deal will be the "only option" if UK-EU talks fail to resolve problems, Lord Frost has said.  "

Lets Get Real:

As reported on Sky News today the EU wants to play hardball if the UK invokes Article 16, in this they might have problem, what will Poland and Hungary do, also it is reported that Germany is not in favour, the pressure for tough action is coming from Ireland and France, the French reason is EASY, the President faces a election next year and wants to be seen to be tough on the British, while the Dublin Government knows that it might have to set up border posts on its side of the border for any EU threat to mean anything.  Also the consequences of invoking Article 16 will take time, do the Irish want a TRADE WAR before Christmas, and also the pressure from Brussels to place border posts up, the UK will follow the Good Friday Agreement, force the EU to cause problems in the province, that will look good for the EU, the EU has more to lose, it should cut a deal, even if the French are not happy, the French are never happy. 

Overnight ratings for Doctor Who War of The Sontarans - Arts

Doctor Who News: Reports " Doctor Who War of The Sontarans was watched by 3.96 million viewers according to unofficial overnight figures......The final consolidated figure, which includes all those who watch the episode within one week. for the The Halloween Apocalypse was 5.79 million.  "

Lets Get Real:

This was the 2nd part of six, unusual for modern Doctor Who to have just one story for the whole season, the reason for six is that it is down to that dreadful COVID - 19.  Thus fans should be grateful.  As to the episode, we have the return of the Sontrarans and a Temporal invasion under the cover of our shield given to Earth by our best friends, DOGS, the Sontrarans invade various parts of Earth History, well British history, we found the Doctor and fam in the Middle of the Crimean War, without giving to much away, it was Sontranans 1 - British Empire 0 when it comes to battle, also they were easily defeated by a WOK and a Dog, the Doctor had no idea how she/he ended up in the Crimea and found that Russia had gone, it was under the control of the Sontranans, thus Earth History was being changed.   In the end the Sotranans were defeated because they did not have a guard on while they restored their suits, a British General blew up the space ships of the Sontranas did a strategic retreat, the Doctor was not happy, the General was right on that, If I has just seen my soldiers killed by a bunch of potato heads I would want to put the boot in, this time the Doctor did not take revenge on the General, perhaps the Doctor has has learned from past mistakes, or she/he is sexist, who knows.  The Tardis fam had their separate adventures, Dan knocked out a few sontranans with his WOK, ended the invasion of modern Earth with his dog protector.  While the Doctor other companion was captured by the background enemy, that is for next week.   One hopes past viewers come back, this is a good season for the 13th Doctor to go out on, also there are specials next year, one does wonder, will our favourite Time Lord be male/female or non binary ( God I read to much of the Guardian )  in her/him regeneration.  

Article 16 - Part 2 - After Brexit

Sky News: Reports " Article 16: Boris Johnson warned against suspending post-Brexit border arrangements for Northern Ireland....There is growing speculation the PM could soon trigger Article 16 as ongoing talks between the EU and UK continue to fail to resolve problems such as the "sausage war". But Boris Johnson is being given fresh warnings about the impact of such action.  "

Lets Get Real:

If this blogger was the Republic Ireland it would keep quite on Article 16, if there is a TRADE WAR between the UK and the EU one of the worst effected countries will be the Republic, are they going to place border and custom Posts on the border between the province and the Republic, if not they are letting down the EU, if they do place border posts then they are breaking the Good Friday Agreement that ended the troubles in the province.  In any trade war a open border between the Province and Republic would undermine the Single Market, people would just send their stuff through the Republic to the Province, are the Irish Police going to check what goes in and out of the Republic?  One has doubts.  The EU has to back off, its finding the rights words, the UK civil service can sure think of something, that is their job.  Also the PM should not trust the FCO, they are pro EU. 

UK getting READY for invoking Article 16 , Irish Foreign Minister - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " The UK government is "laying the foundations" to trigger Article 16 and suspend parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Republic of Ireland's foreign minister has said. "

Lets Get Real:

The TOUGH policy of the Conservative Government is working, the EU only understands a BRICK WALL and the Johnson Government is that, the Northern Ireland Protocol has to be re-written or the UK will invoke Article 16 and remove ALL EU checks from Great Britain to the Northern Ireland.  The BRUSSELS EU must understand we will not move, if they want a TRADE WAR, so be it, all sides will LOSE and the voters in different countries will start to ask, what business does EU have in Northern Ireland, the answer is ZERO,  the EU is out there these days, it is having problems with Poland and Hungary, how many other States does it want to cause problem for.  The EU does remind this blogger of the Austro - Hungarian Empire, the Centre cannot hold if the fringes will not comply and the UK is no ones fringe!! The EU should open its eyes and listen, NORTHERN IRELAND is part of the UK, full stop.

EU WARNS UK over invoking Article 16 - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " There will be "serious consequences" if the UK triggers Article 16, European Commission (EC) Vice-President Maros Sefcovic has warned.  "

Lets Get Real:

The EU has more to lose if the UK invokes Article 16, the trade between the UK and the EU has gone down, so we are ready for a TRADE WAR, also it would force Ireland as representing the EU to place borders posts or their SIDE of the BORDER.  This will place the Republic in a awkward spot, the Good Friday Agreement allows for free travel between the province and the Republic, its part of a international treaty, thus who will the Irish say NO to, either the UK or to the EU.   It is about time the UK played HARDBALL with the the EU, with the World still dealing with COVID 19 how much damage does the EU want to do to EU Countries and the UK.   The EU is behind the 8ball, and it knows it, they are hoping that PM Boris will not invoke article 16, will the political problems that the PM has as the present, it would be a good time to invoke Article 16, its the right thing to do and will divert attention from present political problems. 

" President " Manchin WARNS Democrats on Biden Agenda - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.39pm post the following, remarks by MODERATE Senate Manchin on the Biden Social Agenda, " Speaking to his progressive colleagues, Manchin said, “Realize what can and can’t be done. Don’t force basically something that’s not going to happen to make people believe it will.”  "

Lets Get Real:

This is CLEAR warning to the House and Senate members that they should not try to force something down the throat of the Senator after he has made it CLEAR as water that he will VOTE against.  The Liberal Leadership is pandering to the very liberal base of the Democratic Party.  As the Virginian results shows, the suburbs will go back to the Republicans if the DEMOCRATS push their luck to much.   The Biden Oval should try to get back to the deal it has with Senator Manchin before, if they push to much the Senator has made it CLEAR that he could vote no to the whole package, how many warnings do the Democrats need.   As has been shown by Virginia, Candidate Biden was not elected to be the new FDR or LBJ, the voters wanted a normal President, in fact a boring President, anyone than Trump, if the Republicans are smart they could look to the new Governor of Virginia as future nominee for the Party.