US Global Sanctions Against Iran - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 6.19pm post, " US Treasury has begun 'unprecedented campaign' of sanctions against Iran 'and its enablers', says Bessent "

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Will see if this works and if Iran's enablers care what Trump does or what he says!  Trump has made big threats before and did not carry them out, will he follow through, this blog has its doubts.  The Trump Oval had lost whatever his Presidential Credibility he had over Iran, a war that was meant to last a few months is still on going, Military action has failed with Iran, now its economic, the US is fighting a conventional war, while Tehran is fighting a religious war, the only thing Iranian Regime has to do is survive to win, Trump needs a quick victory, its a matter of politics.

J D Vance and the 2028 cycle - Update

CNN: Reports the following, " Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future "

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Thus 2028 Presidential cycle starts, Vance wants to be Trump's successor in the Oval Office, as the article notes being Catholic faith has grown in the US; still an requirement to be religious in the Republican race;  but still on long term down in American culture.  Both Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have impressed Trump.  After the Mid Terms should flush out Republicans and Democrats who want to run.  Please no more billionaires or self centered individuals, Trump is enough.

King and Queen visit Rome - State Event

BBC News: Reports that King Charles III and Queen Camilla are in Rome to visit the Pope and will pray with him.

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This is an important event, this is the 1st time since the Reformation that a British Monarch has prayed with a Pope, 500 hundred years.  In this troubled world, it is good to see the heads of the Protestant and Catholic Churches United to pray for the future, this blog would have waited for the thousand year, but one has to trust the King on these kind of events.

Russia advances in East Ukraine - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

Noted:  The left wing Guardian pointed out that the Speech by President Biden was not in prime time, so his speech was not seen by everyone, the Harris Campaign do not want a serious connection to be seen between the new Candidate and POTUS, although she was his Vice - President. 

BBC News: Reports " Russian forces claim another town captured in east Ukraine.....Russia's military says it has captured a small town in eastern Ukraine called Niu-York, as part of its push towards big population centres in the Donetsk region.  "

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It should be asked has the Ukraine done a strategic mistake with its invasion of Russia, the aim was to get Russia to remove troops from the East Ukraine and to place them back in Russia, thus far this has not worked.   The Ukraine is pushing forward in Russia, the same can be said of the Russians.   The article notes that Putin has started to call the areas under Russia control by their Imperial name, he does really want the Russian Empire back, thus the Ukraine must make him pay in the Kursk region of Russia, they should try to make the Russia pride hurt, this is not 1941, the Ukraine Army is not killing Russian residents because of their faith or politics, the Ukraine should make the region a freedom area, undermine Putin and his regime.   This could be a long and bloody war, it was Putin's war and he must be stopped.

Russia trying to blackmail the West over GRAIN - Ukraine - Russian War - New Cold War 2

This blog is not covering the Sue Gray report and its reaction, its all over BBC News, Sky News etc:

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.58pm post the following, " Russia trying to blackmail international community - Ukraine.....Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said Russia is trying to "blackmail" the international community by raising the possibility of unblocking Black Sea ports in return for a relaxation of sanctions.  "

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The Russians are showing why they are the No 1 rogue nation in the WORLD, they have committed WAR CRIMES in the Ukraine, from killing men, women to children, to the bombing of school and hospitals and NOW as stated yesterday post they are trying to blackmail the West in to lifting sanctions as to allow grain to leave the Ukraine.  The Russians have already STOLEN grain from the Ukraine, they have NO SHAME or HONOUR, let's stop letting the Russian people off the hook for Putin, this blog has not seen mass protests on the street, shouting F*ck the War at a rock concert does not COUNT, if the Russian people want to separate themselves from their EVIL REGIME, hundreds of thousands should be on the street.  It seem the Russian people have sold their souls as to allow Russia to be a lone bear striking FEAR in to its own people and neighbours.  

The REAL TALIBAN - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports "

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The above is the real Taliban, lying, murdering scum, the dead bodies were placed there after they were killed in a kidnapping attempt, what kind of State places the bodies of the dead on public view, the UN and the rest of the World should never accept the Taliban as the Government of Afghanistan. If they are back to their old ways, when it comes to execution and torture, then they are not fit company for ANY NATION.  One can almost be sure that Al - Qaeda will back in Afghanistan to train new terrorists, the Taliban are seen as enemies of ISIS-K, one would take that information with much caution, a terrorist is a terrorist, it does not matter which faction they represent.  The West should be on guard when it comes to the Taliban and Afghanistan. 

Afghanistan Update - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.39pm post the following, " security at the city's airport has deteriorated significantly, according to several Western governments...the US advised Americans not to travel to the airport due to "potential security threats".  "

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One hopes the American voter understand how much POTUS has damaged US security and leadership role on the World.  The messy attempt to get people out at the Kabul shows that the Biden White House could not plan a drinking session in a pub!! People are dyeing due to government process that does work in a crisis case like the Kabul airlift.  The US and the UK should open the gates, and take as many people are possible, it should not matter if they have the right paperwork, lives matter, paper and process can be worked out later.   There is a picture of a plane taking off with near empty seats, due to the vetting method set up by the allies.  At some point the Biden Oval will be sick of the pictures from KABUL and order an end, thousands of Afghans who worked for the allies will be left behind, also citizens from the West.  They will be the hostages of the Taliban, how grim can you get.

PM Boris on the TALIBAN takeover of Afghanistan - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports " Afghanistan must not become 'breeding ground for terror' once again , PM says "

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How DUMB to you have to be to be a British PM, of course Al Qaeda will back, the Taliban have just released five thousand prisoners from the Jail at the the former US/Allied base.  One does not have to be Henry Kissinger to see that the terror elements will be back in Afghanistan faster than you can say Taliban.  Al Qaeda and the Taliban are the same thing, what in the earth is the PM going on about.  The PM should have stood alone, Churchill and Lady Thatcher would have, and they are considered great, they never ran from a fight.  The Conservative Party really needs a new LEADER, some with the backbone to defend UK interests.   This has been a shameful day if your American or British. 

Now comes the killings, persecution, religious tyranny - Afghanistan

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.16pm post the following, " The Taliban are claiming to have taken over the presidential palace in Kabul...There has been no confirmation from government officials.  "

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The Taliban NOW control Kabul and Afghanistan, God help the poor people of Afghanistan, if you have worked for the ALLIES in any way you have a target on your back, if your a girl or woman your rights have just gone, women will not allowed to work, girls will have no education, Western culture will be destroyed, the Taliban Regime will bring in strict religions law, women will be stoned, people will be executed.  If POTUS has no regrets he is not fit to be President, he is sacrificing a WHOLE country his own belief in his own judgement.  As history has shown, Joe Biden should never be allowed near foreign policy, Reagan Republicans who are strong on national security should shove Afghanistan down the throat of Joe Biden, when you allow people to suffer and you do not help, does not make you much of a Christian, not much a Roman Catholic.  This has been a shameful day for the US and the UK, this blog has been less critical of PM Boris than most, that will change, he is not fit to be our PM. 

The UK withdrawal from Afghanistan - Biden Era

Guardian: Reports " Boris Johnson announces end to UK military mission in Afghanistan...Labour says ‘washing hands’ of conflict now could lead to bloodier war and wider Taliban control  "

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One has to ask did Tony Blair think after 9/11 that the UK and the US would still be in Afghanistan twenty years later, and if he had known that would have gone along with the invasion and then invaded Iraq.  Biden is making a BIG MISTAKE when it comes to Afghanistan, the terror groups can come back, and what happens if there is another 9/11 and it was planned in Afghanistan.   The Biden Oval cannot hide under his desk, this would be merely be adding to the mistakes of Joe Biden, a man who never been right about foreign policy in forty years, the Gipper was highly critical of Biden in his diaries, after Trump the US was looking for a normal President, and what it got was Joe Biden, I guess the US was never going to be as lucky as to get another Reagan, sad day for Afghanistan and the US. 

Starmer, Corbyn and the Labour Party - Sir Keir Starmer Era

Sky News: Reports " Sir Keir Starmer risks reigniting factional civil war after blocking Jeremy Corbyn from sitting as Labour MP...The decision the Labour leader took on Wednesday saw him pursue one of his goals at the expense of another. "

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Another good day for Sir Keir, he is seen as taking on the LEFT of the Labour Party, that will do wonders for his poll ratings, while he would gain even more if he threw the 32 Labour MPs and Peers out of the Labour Party who are on the extreme left.  It should be recalled that the PM removed the whip from over 20 MPs and they got the chop at the 2019 General Election because they did not have the Conservative symbol by their name.  Every Labour Leader has to fight the left, Tony Blair was hardly a friend of the TUC and the Labour Left but he did win three elections.  Sir Keir Starmer has taken the right path for a future PM of the UK.

Corbyn and the Labour Party - New Era under Sir Keir Starmer

Sky News: Reports " Jeremy Corbyn allies' fury at decision to block ex-leader returning as Labour MP...Those supportive of their former leader have been left angered by Sir Keir Starmer's action to withhold the party whip. "

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This was a bold move by Sir Keir, if he had done nothing then the Labour Party would not have recovered, now it has a fighting chance in 2024, the leaders has to face down the extreme let of the Party, if that means a full civil war in the Party, well then let is be, let's see how the extreme LEFT MP's handle being without the Whip and not stand as Labour candidates at the next election, they are only there due to the Labour symbol by their name, even Jeremy Corbyn might have a HARD TIME getting re-elected in 2024.  This has been a good day for Sir Keir.

Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party - Looking forward to 2024

BBC News: Reports " Labour has readmitted former leader Jeremy Corbyn as a member following his suspension last month.  "

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This is a major moment for Sir Keir Starmer, his actions could decide if he wins the general election of 2024.  The fact that Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the Party was a good move in Starmer winning the 2024 election, this reverse by a sub committee shows that the Starmer leadership has not set the Party in his image, Starmer has a choice, accept Corbyn back and give him the Labour Whip or reject Corbyn by keeping him on the out.  One hopes Sir Keir shows a backbone and does not give Corbyn the Labour Whip, this would be a CLEAR MESSAGE, it might risk an internal Labour revolt, better that NOW, that the extreme left thinking they can do what they like and there are no ramifications from the leadership.  Sir Keir should think, what would Lady Thatcher do in such a case.

Is the Labour Party in a state of CIVIL WAR ? - Labour Party under Sir Keir Starmer

Sky News: Reports " Keir Starmer has triggered a civil war with the left...It is claimed the Labour leader had decided in advance on his course of action if his predecessor refused to apologise.  "

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Since Sir Keir has started the CIVIL WAR with the LEFT, he should follow through, advance is the best strategy, never wait for the other side to take action, he should make sure that ALL HIS MPs sign up for his definition of anti - semitism and his polices in general, if they do not then they should find themselves in the same club as Corbyn.  Those with a brain will know that they are only MPs because they have the Labour Stamp by their name, without that most of them would not get elected dog catcher.  The removal of the Whip is a major punishment, it should be used rarely but when used, follow through, being seen as tough is better than been WEAK.

The suspension of Corbyn by Starmer could lead to Starmer as next PM - Labour Party and anti-Semitism

BBC News: Reports " Labour has suspended Jeremy Corbyn from the party over his reaction to a highly critical report on anti-Semitism.  "

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The removal of the Parliamentary Whip from former Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn might just have unlocked the door to 10 Downing in 2024 for Sir Keir Starmer.  The new leader might not have planned to remove Corbyn, but the fact that the remarks by Corbyn left the leader with no other option, Corbyn as the Deputy leader of the Labour Party has stated has a blind spot when it comes to anti - semitism, ( the Deputy leader herself was in trouble for calling a Conservative MP scum in the House of Commons ).  For those voters in the middle who could never vote for Corbyn, the fact that Sir Keir stood up and took action will show he is ruthless, although Sir Keir was in the Shadow Cabinet lead by Corbyn for years.  The removal of the whip could start a civil war in the Labour Party, Starmer has to stand tough, If the new leader does this then he might just be the next UK PM.

Biden on Trump and God - Part 2 - U.S Election 2020

Guardian: Reports " Joe Biden attacks Donald Trump for 'shameful' claim he is 'against God'...US president attacks faith of rival, who has said his Catholic beliefs helped him cope with deaths of his first wife and daughter  "

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This is a mistake for Biden to fight on Trump's ground, everyone knows Joe Biden is religious, thus Trump can come back and ask, if he is so religious why does he support abortion.   POTUS can argue that he Biden is two faced, the liberals get pro abortion but when facing his God, he claims to be religious.  Also Biden has to be careful with his words, the latest argument he has developed himself, was the view that the African - American community are united and have one voice, that means support for him, he has had to dial that back, as Trump has gone after him on this issue also.   In the next few days Biden has to chose his VP, it will be woman, and it should be a woman of colour.  Biden needs his how Bush 41 when he was Vice - President to Ronald Reagan, the ideal candidate would be Susan Rice, she fell on her sword for Obama over Libya, the Obama/Biden team owe her big time.