All Politics is LOCAL - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " May's Brexit cash for deal-backing MPs: PM 'to entice Labour rebels to support her plans by pledging money for their constituencies' "

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This is a bribe to the Labour voters in poor Labour Constituencies, it will place pressure on Labour MPs to support the May plan 2 when it comes before the House of Commons in two weeks time.  Of course the PM has to keep the HARD BREXIT supporters on side, also the DUP.  If the Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has some political talent, he would allow the May plan to pass, if it works then he can say that he followed the will of the UK voter in 2016 and if it is a disaster he can say that Labour would have done a better job.  The HARD REMAINERS within the Conservative and Labour Parties will still try to THWART Brexit.   The idea of a 2nd Brexit vote had died a death, MPs do not want it, it would break trust with the UK voter.  One hopes that PM May has something in her handbag, she needs a new plan, that keeps various factions on board. 

EU STONEWALLS over UK Brexit DEMANDS - Brexit Update - Post Brexit

Sky News: Reports " PM immediately rebuffed by EU leaders in Brexit renegotiation effort..Brussels reiterates its stance that the UK's withdrawal agreement is the "best and only" deal possible to avoid a no-deal Brexit.  "

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The EU is stonewalling for NOW, the PM has to stare them DOWN, if need the PM should consider sending the Houses of Parliament in to recess and go for a No Deal Brexit.  One's political gut sees a deal, IF May and Corbyn can agree on a Customs Union, one that the UK can get out when it wishes, then one can see a DEAL.  Of course the Hard Brexit supporters will not be happy, but it's better to get OUT of the EU first, then a new Conservative PM can restart the talks after winning a majority in a fresh general election.  The main PRIZE is getting out of the EU.  The HARD REMAINERS will NEVER be happy, the EU has become an article of FAITH FOR THEM, they still want a 2nd Brexit vote.  It is expected that the PM will go to Ireland and to the EU to have FRESH talks, if the EU is playing funny games then the PM should say so in public, the UK voter will not tolerate being treated badly, thus more support for a No Deal Brexit. 

National Security and President Trump - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " President Donald Trump has called US intelligence agencies "naive" on Iran and also dismissed their assessment of the threat posed by North Korea.  "

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If you have a BRAIN CELL and your are POTUS you do not dish your Intelligence services, they know ALL the secrets.   President Trump has been WEAK over North Korea and Russia, he has trusted the North Korean leader who has fooled him in to believing that North Korea will give up its nuclear weapons.   On Russia the Kremlin must have something on Trump, whatever other reason can there be for the fact that Trump is kissing the backside of President Putin.   On Iran POTUS might have a point, the Tehran Regime since 1979 has been a threat to the US and Western interests.   Why on earth the Republican Establishment is keeping faith with Trump is beyond this blog, they should be supporting someone to challenge the President in 2020.   It can be postulated that Trump will lose in 2020, the Republicans should considering getting their majority back in the House and keeping the Senate Republican.   Of course the Democrats could nominate a Candidate that goes down like a LEAD BALLOON in the FLY OVER States, politics is an art not a science. 

Brave Labour MPs and Brexit - Brexit Update 4 - Post Brexit

Guardian: Reports " Labour MPs rebel to vote down Cooper's no-deal amendment..Caroline Flint and Eurosceptics Kate Hoey and Dennis Skinner among group of 14 rebels  "

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Never thought I would call Labour MPs BRAVE, but those that voted with the Government are BRAVE, they believe in DEMOCRACY, the people decided in 2016, they meant LEAVE.   The PM should bring in these members for talks, let's hope the Government keeps them for the vote in two weeks, and also see if there are other Labour MPs who would consider voting with the Government, the PM could state that workers rights would be protected, that once the UK leaves the EU, there will be no removal of workers rights.   The Hard Remainers within the Conservative Party and the Labour Party will try to thwart Brexit, in this they are supported by the elite press.    The March 29th exit date is still not certain.

The Plan that MIGHT have saved Brexit - Brexit Update 3 - Post Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " May welcomes 'serious' Plan C from Tory Brexiteers and Remainers that extends transition period to 2021 but demands the EU ditches the backstop "

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At the end of the day politics is about compromise, if a firm Brexit supporter and a firm Remainer can agree on a plan then it has a good chance of uniting the Conservative Party and getting passed the House of Commons.   The PM should take this plan with her when she goes to the EU.   The EU will have CHOICE, do they want EU purity at the cost of losing 39 billion and a good trade relationship with the UK or will the DEAL.   After the House of Commons vote the EU stated he it would not change the DEAL, well a week is a LONG time in politics.    One would not be shocked or surprised if a DEAL develops, the EU leadership might have to place pressure on the Republic Ireland, they have to back down or face having their economy wrecked by a NO DEAL BREXIT.  

PM May's GOOD DAY - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit

Sky News: Reports " Surprise victory for May as MPs support backstop amendment..Sky's Kate McCann says the PM being forced to change tact may not sound like a win but it signals a change of mood among her MPs.  "

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The PM has had a few miserable months, the press have been negative and the her Conservative MPs have been a pain in the backside.  Today the PM united the Party, but she has to follow through, she has to get something that is legally binding out of the EU, anything else would be pointless and would be defeated in the House of Commons.  If the EU will not move the PM has to make the EU the one at fault.  If the EU can be shown as the one that is stubborn and will not move the PM can the press forward with a NO DEAL BREXIT, if there is resistance in the House the PM should send it into recess, she has the power through the Queen.   The HARD REMAINERS will carry on trying to thwart Brexit, Hard Brexit supporters have to be on guard. 

A Good Day for Brexit Supporters - Brexit Update 1 - Post Brexit

BBC News: Reports " MPs have backed seeking "alternative arrangements" to replace the Irish backstop in Theresa May's Brexit plan.  "

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Today was an unexpected WIN for PM May, she got what she wanted on the whole, the support of the House of Commons for the PM to say to the EU that the Irish backstop has to go before the EU Withdrawal Agreement is agreed by the House.  The Conservative Government was helped by the FACT that Brexit supporters and Remainers came to a compromise and that Labour MPs from Leave Seats voted with the Government.    There was a no binding vote that showed that the House of Commons does not favour a No Deal Brexit, but this can be placed in the bin by  PM May.   The PM has to be tough with the EU, if they want 39 billion pounds and a good trade with the UK they have to place pressure on Ireland to back down, the Irish might have overplayed their hand, will the EU really go for EU purity over HARD CASH, does the German taxpayer want to fund the EU more, it's the Germans that fund the EU, they say what goes.    The chances of a 2nd Brexit vote are no slim, the House of Commons as a whole does not want a vote, neither does Jeremy Corbyn the Labour Leader.   IT was interesting to see Sky and BBC News, they were so glum that May had a good day and their favourite option of a 2nd Brexit vote died a death.  Both Channels reported that the EU has stated that the May Deal can not be redone, this is common EU practice, say No in till they have to say yes.   Next two weeks will be interesting. 

Trump BOWS to political pressure to Open the Government - Trump Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.34pm post the following, " Trump agrees to reopen government  "

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Thus this a 2nd win for the Democrats in Congress, Speaker Pelosi denied the President the House for the State of the Union and NOW the Oval Office has agreed to open the Government without any payment for the Trump Wall.  The Trump base must have worked out NOW that Trump can be rolled and does not keep to his WORD.   It can be postulated that the Trump White House saw the POLLS and were worried about 2020 and the Russia probe.   The Democrats will now think they can run the domestic agenda and just threaten to close the Government if they do not get what they want.   One doubts that the Trump Oval will want to close the Government again, also one presumes that Trump wants to do the State of the Union on the 29th, will the Speaker allow that without more concessions.   The above has shown that Trump is WEAK, Reagan sacked the Air Traffic Controllers when they went on strike, he was a leader, POTUS has shown that he is not great at the deal and  will  NOT stand firm.   The Republicans, well the Cabinet and VP should consider suspending POTUS and stating this is due to the Russia investigation, the Trump Presidency with this defeat and the Russia probe has become a RISK to Republicans in 2020.    Of course it would take the VP to stand up to POTUS. 

Could Roger Stone BRING DOWN Trump? - Trump Era

Sky News: Reports " Roger Stone: Donald Trump ally jeered after court hearing as crowd shouts 'lock him up'...Roger Stone is the latest Donald Trump adviser to have been arrested and charged since the president took office.  "

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Mr Stone has stated he will not rollover on the President, that he will not lie for the Special Prosecutor, IF on the other hand Mr Stone is faced with YEARS in jail he could change his mind.   The charges against Mr Stone are FEDERAL, thus POTUS can PARDON him any time, that would scuttle the Special Prosecutor, the extreme LEFT WING media would go up the wall and the House Democrats would impeach him, but that would not matter if Trump can keep his BASE.   The Republican Senators will never impeach Trump if he still has the base, a few could defect but not ENOUGH.    At the end of the day this is about politics not the law, everyone else around Trump might be dragged in but a President has immunity.  It was interesting that CNN was at the Stone arrest, one does not need to be Mr Holmes to work out that they were told either by the FBI or the Special Prosecutor.   The liberal elite press already making the connection to POTUS, that Stone was a long term ally, that Trump surly would have known if Stone was in contact with WikiLeaks and thus Russia. The Oval Office must hope that Stone takes the fall for Russia, like Reagan's National Security Advisor Admiral POINDEXTER did for President Reagan during Iran - Contra.   This would blog would have taken the fall for Reagan, he was a great President, Trump on the other hand is NOT, if Mr Stone is offered a DEAL he should take it, Trump can not be trusted. 

No Brexit on 29/3/2019 ? - Brexit Update - Post Brexit?

Thus it starts folks, the HARD REMAINERS will place pressure on the May Government to extend Article 50, the HARD BREXIT SUPPORTERS have to fight this move, or Democracy is at PERIL in the UK. 

BBC News: Reports " Andrea Leadsom has said that the EU may be prepared to grant the UK a "couple of extra weeks" beyond the 29 March deadline to finalise preparations for Brexit.  "

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This could be a tactic by the PM May to get the HARD REMAINERS to vote for whatever she brings back to the House of Commons, the threat is that BREXIT could be lost.    The Hard Brexit supporters have to remember that the House of Commons is being lead by a Bias Speaker, who wants to STOP BREXIT and is supported by Hard Remain MPs in the House.   It will be interesting to see if there is ANY movement by the EU when it comes to withdrawal treaty and what new plan the PM will have developed for Brexit.   This blog is still convinced that HARD REMAINERS will find a way to STEAL BREXIT and allow a UK Democracy to die a bit, so that they can keep BIG BUSINESS HAPPY.  Next week is going to be very interesting!

Trump's Ex - Lawyer before the US Senate - Trump Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.24pm post the following, " The Senate Intelligence Committee has issued a subpoena for Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, his attorney Lanny Davis has confirmed.  "

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It will be interesting to see if the Senate Intelligence Committee has a closed or open session when it comes to Mr Cohen, also what are the restrictions agreed with the Special Prosecutor when it comes to the areas the Committee can ask questions about.   Of course the main interest of the Committee is the allegation that Russia collaborated with the Trump Campaign during the 2016 election, the Committee will want to know if Mr Cohen knows if the President had any part, and what are the Trump business links to Russia.   Of course it has to be stated Mr Cohen is going to JAIL for three years, thus it anything he has said or will say is quite suspect, the Republicans can be expected to be tough on him, while the Democrats want something to pin on POTUS.   

Venezuela crisis - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia has condemned foreign powers for backing a Venezuelan opposition leader who declared himself interim president, calling it a bid to "usurp power".  "

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It will be interesting to see how the Venezuelan Crisis plays out, will President Maduro leave Office, while he still has the support of the Russians, will the crisis become violent, how will the armed forces react, will they support the present Government or follow the people.   This could be the real FIRST foreign policy crisis for POTUS, it looks like he will add extra sanctions on Venezuela, the US could take military action, but as the left never cease to point out this would follow a US historical trend.  IF POTUS does take military action it will divert attention from domestic problems, the Democratic Speaker has not power over foreign policy, it would force the Democratic candidates to take sides, would they also take military action or will they support the left wing government of Maduro.   Everything is political these days. 

Booker for President ? - Trump Era

CNN - Politics: Reports " Cory Booker says he's nearing 2020 decision as he swings through key southern states "

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Senator Booker is NOT Barack Obama, he does not have "IT", HE does not have the charisma, the left leaning voters of the Democratic base are not going to HELP the Democrats in 2020.   The FACT that former President Jimmy Carter endorsed him is not going to help the Senator, one can see the Republican Adverts already, do you want another Carter in the Oval Office.   One can see Senators Booker or Harris as VP, the question is who will be the nominee, not Senator Warren, President Trump would love her as the Democratic nominee, her attempts to explain why she thought she was a native American were foolish, even the Native American tribe she claimed to be part of disavowed her, also she is LIBERAL Democrat from a State that has produced two failed Presidential bids, in 1988 and 2004.  What about former VP Biden, he would appeal to white working class, but he has tried to run before and has failed, also lets be very honest here, he is OLD and has a FOOT IN THE MOUTH problem.  Also he is pandering to the liberal base, he has stated that he regrets supporting tough criminal laws in the 1980s and 1990s.  This might go down well on the East and West Coast but what about the rust belt States, he is ahead in the polls become people know the name, the race has not started yet.    This blog is still waiting for that candidate you like, leads and it not lead, liberal on social issues but tough on foreign policy, thus far not very impressed, POTUS could WIN big in 2020.

Trump and the State of the Union Speech - Trump Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.22pm post the following, " Donald Trump is preparing two State of the Union speeches, each for a different audience, according to ABC News:  "

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In removing the invite from POTUS to give the State of the Union speech in the House Chamber the Speaker has played in to the HANDS of President Trump, it was petty and he got his own back by removing her plane to fly to Afghanistan.   This blog would not put it pass POTUS to drive to the Capital and give the speech on the Capital steps, just to make the Speaker look foolish and under the control of her extreme LIBERAL BASE.    The Media would have to cover it, or the Oval Office could do or a Presidential Rally.   The Republican base will be happy if the Oval puts two fingers up to the elite media and liberal pols.   Whatever you think of Trump he hits back HARD, he will make the Speaker and Democrats sorry for this SNUB, how long will the Trade Unions support the Democrats if they are not getting their monthly income from their members.   The Democrats now control the House, they are part of the US Government, but they do not control the Senate or the Presidency, the Oval will make Democratic Candidates own what the House does, the Speaker needs to control her LIBERAL BASE or they could cost the Democrats the OVAL in 2020. 

The US Supreme Court on Transgender people - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " The United States Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to enforce his policy of banning certain transgender people from the military. "

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Subjective: This blog is VERY Liberal on social issues, from supporting abortion rights, to gay issues, to supporting the strict restrictions on guns, Drugs should be legalised and taxed.   On this issue the the Supreme Court is RIGHT, at the end of the day the President of the United States is the CinC, he get to decide who serves in the military.

Objective: In 2016 Donald Trump won the Presidency, through the electoral college, the Democrats LOST, winning has results.  This move by POTUS will go down well with his base, he does not care if the liberal elite media will be up in the arms, they are never going to VOTE FOR HIM.   If the Democrats want to reverse this policy they have to win the Oval Office, thus they need a candidate who can win, so far this blog is less that impressed with those that have thrown their hats into the ring, and those thinking of doing so.   They are ALL pandering to the liberal base, from VP Biden to Senator Harris, Leaders LEAD, they do not take polls to see what the their voters want.   The Democrats needs a nominee who is liberal to very liberal on social issues, but is tough when it comes to foreign policy, otherwise they will lose.   As stated this blog wants HRC to run again, Reagan ran in 1968, 1976 and won in 1980.   What else is HRC going to do, her sole interest in politics, former Clinton supporters should draft her to run, she would make an excellent President.  

Biden will RUN for President in 2020 - Trump Era

The New York Times: Reports " Biden Expresses Regret for Support of Crime Legislation in the 1990s  "

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It can be postulated that former VP Biden is going to run in 2020, he is already pandering to the Democratic base, in this he has been joined by Senator Harris who regrets some of the prosecutions in her office.   This is a MISTAKE, it makes them look weak and willing to throw past positions under the bus.   The pandering will go down well with the BASE of the Democratic Party but what about the fly over States, also Trump has done Federal prison reform, he can argue he has done what they have just found out.   This is going to be a VERY LONG RACE, two years, it's only January 2019, yes folks, its early.   There will be other candidates, some have no chance, very much like the Republican race in 2016.   The difference is the liberal elite press want a candidate that can BEAT Trump.  Thus this 2020 Democratic beauty parade will have to on on the liberal media, from the press to TV.    The poor voter by the end of 2019 will be the sick of their faces, it is just starting, for a political geek it is great, for the poor voter it might look like a punishment. 

The Democratic Presidential Race - 2020 Update - Trump Era

Telegraph: Reports " Kamala Harris launches 2020 White House bid "

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One does feel sorry for the poor Democratic voters in Iowa and NH, the Presidential races are starting very early, every cycle.  The voters in Iowa and NH like to have the candidates in their living rooms, talking to small groups, seeing how the Candidates cope under pressure, kicking the tyres of the campaign.   The Democrats want a WINNER, Senator Harris looks like an interesting candidate, a liberal yes, but was a tough prosecutor, also she is an ethnic candidate, this will appeal to the base of the Democratic Party.  On the other hand, not everyone is Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and being a woman does not mean she will win, as HRC has shown a woman can win the nomination, but how will the Senator play in the fly over States, former VP Biden is expected to get in to the race, if he is not careful he will be to LATE.   On the other hand this blog is not ruling out that HRC could run again, what else have the Clinton to do, politics is their only interest. 

Cleopatra and Mark Antony - Egypt and Roman Legends

A bit of a BREAK from Brexit, did you get the pun!!

Daily Mail: Reports " Burial site of Cleopatra and Mark Antony will be 'uncovered soon': Final resting site of the famed Pharaoh will be revealed near the Egyptian city of Alexandria, archaeologist claims  "

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This would be good news for Egypt, after the political turmoil of the past few years, the finding of Cleopatra and Mark Antony would make World headlines, what if the skeletons are still there, and what other finds might be there.   The historical figures of Cleopatra and Mark Antony have become immortal through history.  Of course we shall see if the claim pans out, they are still trying to find the grave of Alexander the Great, if it happens it would make BREAKING NEWS around the World.  

How REMAINERS plan to STEAL Brexit - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit?

Sky News: Reports " Brexit amendments explained: How MPs will try to alter plan B..Rebellious MPs are expected to add amendments to Theresa May's plan B motion - but what are they?  "

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This is how the HARD REMAINERS and BIAS Speaker plan to STEAL BREXIT, they plan either to delay Brexit or allow the House of Commons to take OVER.   The PM has to be clear to the HARD REMAINERS, that she will call an election and those HARD REMAINERS who made this happen will not be Conservative candidates, the PM should campaign on the people vs. the OUTCONTROL ELITE.   The PM should stress a HARD BREXIT, make the UK a Sovereign Nation again.   IF the HARD REMAINERS are successful they will destroy UK Democracy.   Also the PM should advice the Queen not to give Royal Assent to any Bill that does not have the approval of the Government. 

Brexit Update 1 - Post Brexit?

BBC News: Reports " Brexit: Theresa May scraps £65 fee for EU citizens "

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The ONLY news from the PM was the above, the rest was a holding speech, the PM is looking to get Hard Brexit MPs and the DUP back on board, the idea of working with the Opposition Parties has not worked, no one has moved, the PM wants to keep the Conservative Party together, thus the Northern Ireland backstop has to GO, this means forcing the EU to change its mind and place pressure on the Republic Ireland to back off.   It was noticed by this blog that the PM did not agree that she would follow any vote by the House of Commons next week, they can not be enforced, at the end of the day the Government is the executive, you can not have 650 MPs running foreign policy, of course the HARD REMAINERS could vote with the Labour Party in another No Confidence vote, of course this would be end of their careers, its is their right to end their careers, why would anyone do that for the EU is a very serious question, shows they are not fit to be MPs, the UK first and last, the EU can go to hell.   It will be interesting to see what new plan the PM comes up with next week.

Did Trump get his ex Lawyer to lie to Congress? - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " Democratic politicians in the US say they will investigate allegations that President Donald Trump directed his ex-personal lawyer to lie to Congress.  "

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Subjective:  This blog can not stand President Trump, he is weak on national security, he has bent over backwards when it comes to Russia, North Korea and has ordered the removal of US troops from Syria,  it wants the US Cabinet and Vice President to remove him or for the House to Impeach him and the Senate to approve due to REAL CRIMES.  This is just o be CLEAR!!

Objective: IF the allegations are true, and its a BIG IF, it does not MATTER, the Democratic House can impeach Trump at any time, for anything, if the Republican base supports Trump then the Republicans in the House will not go along, and the Senate will not have the votes to get rid of him.   Let's recalled Bill Clinton ran down the clock, he waited nine months before telling the truth to the American people in 1998, and he still got impeached by the Republican House but was found not guilty by the Republican US Senate.   The Democrats have a very left wing base, they want to see Trump removed, Speaker Pelosi recalls 1998 when the Republicans pushed for impeachment without the Democrats supporting, it was seen as a Partisan move, and failed.   Also Trump is a GREAT counter puncher, one does wonder how he would strike back.   CNN is running the story as if TRUE, it has not even confirmed the story itself, it is so ANTI TRUMP it will go with any story, even if the source, the ex lawyer for Trump has been convicted of laying to the US Congress before.   The Elite have become crazy over Trump, CNN has become political porn for LIBERALS, sad development for a once great network.   Once hopes that the Russian Special Prosecutor has some REAL CRIMES, while Trump was in Office, onces that will move the base, if not it will have wasted millions, as with Brexit, the US voter must be getting bored with the Trump bashing, there is no climax. 

Corby's problems with a 2nd Brexit Vote - Brexit Update 3 - Post Brexit?

Guardian: Reports " Corbyn could face string of resignations if he backs 'people's vote'..A number of Labour frontbenchers say they would consider their positions if leader backed idea  "

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The focus has and is on the Conservative divisions, as they are the Government.  It is about time the press looked at the problems within the Labour Party, it can be argued that the Labour Party is as split as the Conservative Party.  The Leader, Jeremy Corbyn in his heart of hearts is a hard Brexit supporter, the majority of his MPs are firm Remainers, they want a 2nd Brexit vote.   On the whole these MPs are from Southern urban areas, MPs from the North and the Midlands would find it hard to sell a 2nd Brexit vote and could find that they lose their Seats at the next election.   As long as Corbyn stands his ground there will be no 2nd vote, also for a vote there is needs to be options, thus far the Government and the House of Commons can not agree.   The PM should consider calling a General Election, make sure that ALL the Conservative candidates support the Government when it comes to BREXIT.   The next few weeks will be very interesting, of course this could go on for months. 

Corbyn and the Hard Remainers in the Conservative Party - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit?

Daily Mail: Reports " 'You've always believed in the importance of dialogue': May's barbed challenge to Corbyn as he STILL refuses to join Brexit talks - and 20 of her own ministers threaten to quit if she tries to halt rebel campaign to stop no deal  "

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The PM has been helped by the refusal of Jeremy Corbyn not to meet with her, as to the Ministers who have said they will resign if they are not allowed to block a No Deal the PM should stare them down, she has to make it clear that she will call a general election, and those MPs that are not loyal will be de-selected by their Conservative Associations or the Associations will be dissolved if they do not follow the commands from Conservative HQ.  The PM has to make it clear that there will be no forgiveness for those HARD REMAINERS who vote against the Government, it will mean the END OF THEIR POLITICAL CAREERS, the MPs have the right to vote as they like, but that does not mean that they have the right to stand as Conservative Candidates, they can stand as individual candidates, as long as they pay the fee,  the PM has to make it clear, either its loyalty to HER or to the EU, it depends if the HARD REMAINERS want a career in the Conservative Party.   The PM has to make it clear, there will be no honours for those that rebel, the PM has to be ruthless. 

Just Ramifications for the Bias Speaker - Brexit Update 1 - Post Brexit?

BBC News: Reports " Such is the anger with the Speaker at senior levels of government, it has been suggested he could be blocked from getting a peerage when he retires.  "

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This would be justice if Speaker Bercow did not get a peerage, he has thrown the norms of the House of Commons out of the window, well then the Government should not follow history that the Speaker goes to the House of Lords after leaving the House of Commons.  Of course Bercow might think he is better off staying on as Speaker, if this happens the Conservative Party should place a candidate in his Seat.  It is tradition that Speakers do not face being challenged, since the Bias Bercow has BROKEN tradition he should not be given the respect of past Speakers.   The Speaker is acting as if he does not have to answer to anybody, well there are political ramifications, if you break political norms there are results. 

No State of the Union - Trump Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 4.58pm post the following, " Steny Hoyer, the Democratic majority leader in the House, makes plain “the State of the Union is off” in an interview with CNN.  "

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One doubts that POTUS wants to go to a Democratic controlled House, but the FACT that the Democrats have called off a State of the Union could be thrown back in their faces, what if Trump does it from the Oval Office.   The Democrats should be careful not to overplay their hand, whatever one thinks of Trump he is the President of the United States, you have to respect the Office if not the man.   It will be interesting to see how POTUS reacts to this news, one can be sure CNN will be ALL over the story, of course taking the side of the Democrats.  This is just the start, once the Democrats start to investigate Trump, expect constant live hearings on the TV, the good news for Trump is the FACT that the Democrats do not control the Senate.   Fun times ahead in Washington. 

The Labour Mess - Brexit Update 3 - Post Brexit?

Daily Mail: Reports " Labour shambles as Corbyn plans to launch MORE votes of no confidence against May even if tonight’s bid fails and 'won't back a second referendum for WEEKS' "

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The Labour Party in a way might just have given PM May more time, Corbyn does not want a 2nd Brexit vote, he sure has hell does not want to have to fake a belive in remaining in the EU.  The Hard Remainers within the Labour Party and the Conservative Party will be tearing their hair out, without Corbyn on board the PM can run down the clock.   UK Law states the the UK leaves the EU on March 29th, only an ACT of Parliament by change that, and only the Government can bring that in, in less the bias Speaker tries his underhanded tricks again.   The PM needs to talk to the EU, HARD LEAVERS within her own Party and the DUP, she has to stared down the HARD REMAINERS.   The PM has been called a bloody difficult woman, well its is time to show that, both to the EU and to the Speaker and the House of Commons. It should be noted that the PM can use the Queen, the Queen has to Assent to a new law, the PM  might advice the Throne not to sign any new law that thwarts Brexit.   That would be interesting. 

Labour's Confidence Vote - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit?

Sky News: Reports in its 3.42pm post the following, " DUP: We will back May to give her 'time and space'  "

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Sky and BBC News are covering every minute of this NON EVENT, the PM and the Government is going to WIN this vote, with the DUP on board and NO SANE Conservative going to vote against the PM, the debate is a bit stupid.   The one silver lining for the PM is that Jeremy Corbyn in his heart of hearts is a extreme Brexit supporter himself, he does not want a 2nd Brexit vote, no matter what his MPs want, Corbyn is trying to keep Remainers and Leavers happy, if he takes a side he loses one group.   The HARD REMAINERS on the represent urban areas, Northern MPs do not want to have to tell their voters why they went against the will of the people the first time.   Thus it can be postulated that Corbyn will try to avoid the issue as long as possible and will call more No Confidence votes, how long he can stand the pressure of the Hard Remainers will be interesting. 

The Latest Brexit News - Brexit Update 1 - Post Brexit?

BBC News: Reports " Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has called Theresa May's administration a "zombie government" that "cannot govern" as he called for a general election.  "

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Thus the Government LOST in the House of Commons by 230 votes, THE BIGGEST defeat in House of Commons history.   The PM then did something tricky, she stated that the Government would set time aside for a no confidence votes from either the Official Opposition or other Parties.    The Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn had no choice but to call one, a bit pointless, in less some Remain Conservative MPs want to end their political careers by supporting the Labour.   It can be expected that ALL Conservative MPs will support the Government, if any are wobbly then the Chief Whip needs to call the Chairman/woman of the local Conservative Association, who will remind the MP that they need to be re-selected to fight in a General Election, that message should be send out to ALL HARD REMAIN MPs local Seats.   The PM has to be tough with the hard Remainers in the Cabinet, they have not been loyal, they should be TALKED to by the Chief Whip, and reminded what the PM gives she can take away.   The PM then should go to EU and state that she needs the backstop OUT, and that the UK should have a VETO over any new laws during the transition period.  Also the ECJ should have NO POWER over UK Courts.    IF the Hard Remainers do not play ball the PM should go the Country, and make it a vote between the PEOPLE vs. THE POLITICAL ELITE.   The next two weeks will be interesting to say the least. 

My Deal or NO Brexit - May - Brexit Update 4 - Post Brexit?

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports 11.31am post the following, " May says Brexit could be halted if her deal gets voted down...May says, in her judgment, if MPs were to vote down her deal, the most likely result would be a paralysis in parliament would “risk there being no Brexit”.  "

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The PM must know that her DEAL is dead in the House of Commons, this scary spin is to LATE.  The question is what is her PLAN B.   The PM will need a new plan and very fast after the Speaker changed the rules on his bias whim.   The PM should call for a immediate General Election, the question should be simple, do the UK voters believe in democracy or the rule of the political elite.   This would be a gamble, the PM is not great on the campaign trail, or she could threaten to resign and support a HARD BREXIT candidate, this would place the HARD REMAINERS in a HARD PLACE, do they leave or change their minds.   This week is going to be VERY INTERESTING, Democracy vs. The Political Elite. 

What happens AFTER May's Plan is Defeated - Brexit Update 3 - Post Brexit?

Daily Mail: Reports " From a Labour vote of no-confidence, to the Norway option and a People's Vote, ROSS CLARK explains why every alternative to Theresa May's Brexit deal will end in disaster "

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Thus AFTER the HARD REMAINERS steal the Brexit vote the people should have peaceful demonstrations and respectable conversations, anything else plays in the hands of the HARD REMAINERS.  There should be hundred of thousands of Brexit supporters down to LONDON to demonstrate, there should be public meetings, the Internet should be used to point out that the HARD REMAINERS did not allow the Brexit vote of 2016 to come in to FORCE.   The voters should join the Conservative Party and only support candidates who want a REAL BREXIT.   Conservative HQ should tell local area seats to de-select HARD REMAINERS who have thwarted Brexit, if they do not they local Party should be dissolved, no more invites to Royal Garden Parties.   Churchill one said we fight them on the beaches, in this we should fight them in the ballot box, the fight could go on for years, the HARD REMAINERS have shown they do not respect Democracy and will fight in the gutter, time to fight back, vote them OUT OF OFFICE. 

The Hard Remainers BOUNCE - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit?

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 10.17am post the following, " A cross-party group of MPs, including senior Tory Remainer Dominic Grieve and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, have published proposed legislation for a second EU referendum.  "

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Thus the anti - democratic element of the House of Commons bounces, they HARD REMAINERS even if the get a 2nd vote will not accept the result if they LOSE AGAIN, they do not believe in democracy, they are political windbags with an outcontrol ego, in this they are joined by the Bias Speaker.   The PM should stop this mess, she should call a General Election, one that would be between Democracy and the Political Elite, one does wonder how a Corby Party will cope with such a vote.   In two World Wars our brave Armed Forces defend and died for Democracy, the HARD REMAINERS have made them laughing stocks.  They think more of the EU than the UK, the PM should call a general election, remove the HARD REMAINESE as Conservative Candidates and place a Conservative candidate in the Seat of the Speaker.   The PM should think what a Churchill or a Thatcher would have done. 

What if REMAINERS Thwart Brexit - Brexit Update 1 - Post Brexit?

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 9.39am post the following, " "I think, possibly, some colleagues are being scared by this idea that there might be no Brexit as a result of voting it down", Conservative MP Boris Johnson told LBC Radio.  "

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As last week has shown the Remainers will undermine Parliamentary rules with the help of a Bias Speaker.  It can be postulated that the REMAINERS will STEAL Brexit from the UK Voter.  The UK voter should be VERY ANGRY, the answer is to join the Conservative Party and get the Remain MPs de-selected, as a famous Conservative thinker once stated an MP has the right to vote the way he wants ( before female MPs ) but the voter has the right to remove them by the ballot box.   IF PM May is defeated on Tuesday she should call a general election, and only allow candidates to stand as Conservative MPs IF THEY supporting leaving the EU.   The Remainers will have a choice, either change their minds or stand as individual candidates.   The WILL of the people is going to be thwarted, the people should use the ballot box to unseat the guilty men and women ( a phrase used to describe those that supported appeasement in the 1930s ).   Democracy will die a bit on Tuesday, the Speaker is bias, the HARD REMAINERS have never accepted the 2016 vote, they are more loyal to the EU than to the UK, you either believe in DEMOCRACY OR NOT, there is no half way house. 

POTUS and his WALL - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " US President Donald Trump has renewed a threat to declare a national emergency to fund the construction of a wall on the Mexican border.  "

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This is Trump's moment, he can not afford to FOLD, if he is successful in getting funds from the US Congress or by declaring a national emergency he could get a 2nd term as President.   IF POTUS FOLDS he can kiss a 2nd term goodbye, the Trump base would see him as another political hack.  The Democrats in the House will start to get pressure, Federal workers tend to be Democratic supporters, how long will the the Unions who fund the Party allow the Democratic House to say no to a WALL.  This is Trump's Reagan's firing of the air traffic controllers, he had to stand tough, not move, he has to be the PRESIDENT. 

May told to call General Election - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " Use the 'nuclear option', ministers tell May: PM is urged to trigger an April 4 ELECTION to stop MPs blocking no-deal Brexit  "

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This would be the ultimate poker bet, the PM could call a General Election, the Labour Party could hardly say NO, and thus Parliament would be dissolved during March, the HARD REMAINERS could do no damage.   The PM should take this advice with some caution, she is not the greatest campaigner, on the other hand will people really take the chance of electing Jeremy Corbyn as PM.   The PM could by calling a SNAP election make sure the Hard Remain rebels are not Conservative Candidates, they would either be de-selected or Party HQ would place a new candidate in the Seat.  The Hard Remainers within the Conservative Party of course could stand as independent candidates if they pay the fee, good luck to them, most without the official stamp of the Conservative Party will be defeated.  The PM should go for a HARD BREXIT, make the campaign about loyalty to the UK not to the EU. 

The Stealing of Brexit - Brexit Update 1 - Post Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Rebel Tory MPs have joined forces with Labour to inflict a fresh blow on Theresa May's government in a Commons Brexit vote.  "

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This latest development is the latest process by HARD REMAINERS within the Conservative Party and Labour Party in  STEALING BREXIT from the UK voter.   The Hard Remainers have never accepted the 2016 vote, they think on the whole that leavers are thick, racist, do not understand the issues etc.  One thing it should be noted, there is a difference between an Amendment and LAW, the Article 50 Act states that the PM has 21 days to come back to the House if her Deal is defeated.  The latest move by the House of Commons does not make it LAW, in fact the House of Commons can not stop Brexit, only the Government can do that, the question is what will the PM do after her deal is defeated.   The PM could go back to the EU and ask for more concessions, could call a general election ( then she could remove the whip from the Hard Remainers, and force their local parties to de-select them ) or she could go for another Brexit vote.   In this view of this blog with the HARD REMAINERS in the House being supported by subjective Speaker, who breaks the rules when he wants, then the PM should just do NOTHING, force the rebels to vote against the Government in a no confidence vote, of course that could lead to either an election or the threat of a Corbyn Government.   The PM should push forward with a NO DEAL Brexit, will the HARD REMAINERS end their political careers by supporting Labour?  Who knows, but they are getting a bore, they have sold out the UK voter and pinned their LOYALTY to the EU.   The voters should vote them OUT at the next election, they have not been loyal to the Party, of course they should NEVER get any honours or a place in the HOUSE OF LORDS, they have failed the Nation, they are the modern Neville Chamberlain's. 

President Trump and his WALL - Trump Era

CNN - Politics: Reports " The major television networks will provide wall-to-wall coverage of President Donald Trump's prime time address on border security on Tuesday.  "

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Of course the networks and cable networks are going to show the speech, POTUS gets viewers, thus those on the right will watch to see if he keeps to his promise of a WALL or a FENCE, while LIBERALS will be tearing their hair out about the WALL and how Trump wants to fund it.   This blog opposes the WALL, it supports Reagan's Amnesty idea from the 1980s, but this BLOG is about political reality.   The Trump Oval could declare a National Emergency at the US and Mexico border, and thus use Defence funds to build the wall, the Liberal House will be up in the arms, as he is going around them, the Courts will be bought in to the process, the case will end up before the US Supreme Court.   POTUS has to keep to his WALL promise, this keeps his base happy, it does not matter what the Democrats and the Elite Media think, they are never going to vote for Trump.   The Trump Oval ALSO has to keep the Government SHUT, most of the States that are hurt are Democratic States, how long will the Trade Unions allow the Democratic House to keep their workers from getting a paid.  This STORY is far from over. 

Labour Party tries to THWART Brexit - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit

Guardian: Reports " Labour backs cross-party amendment to block no-deal Brexit..Frontbench likely to whip MPs to back amendment tabled by Yvette Cooper  "

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The Labour Party has shown it's true colours, it's is willing to betray it's heartland voters in the North to keep the Urban Hard Remainers happy.   The threat to SHUTDOWN the Government shows how out of touch the Labour Party is with the rest of the Country.   The Government has one ACE, it controls the process, make any negative results of the vote a stick to blame the Labour Party and to make it clear that the Labour Party will to rubbish over 17 million voters as to keep a small urban elite MPs happy.   The PM should make the House of Commons vote on the May Deal in till it passes the Deal.  It should place NOTHING else before the House, say that they cannot move in till the Labour Party and the Hard Remainers in the Conservative Party OBEY the will of the UK voter, that is to leave the EU, a HARD BREXIT or the May Deal would suite the voter. 

The start of the Great Betrayal? – Brexit Update 1 – Post Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " EU make 'modest' trade deal concessions to May in boost to her hopes of winning Brexit vote – but UK officials 'are sounding out Brussels over EXTENDING Article 50 deadline' "

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Thus it STARTS, the UK Government is looking to extend Article 50, so the UK does not leave the EU on March 29th at 11pm.   IF the UK Government does this, it would be like the politicians who supported Appeasement in the 1930s, they were known as the Guilty Men.  The PM has stated on numerous times that the UK is leaving on March 29th, any attempt to extend that would be a a betrayal of DEMOCRACY, the House of Commons set the date, now the HARD REMAINERS want to negate the process and have the UK stay within the EU.  The PM has to be tough, she has to stare down the opposition in the House of Commons, bring the vote numerous times if need be, the Government is the executive, if the HARD REMAINERS in the Conservative Party want to bring down the Government, that is their right, it's their vote, but it has to be MADE CLEAR to them, that in any further General Election they will not be official Conservative Candidates, they of course can pay the fee to stand as candidates in their own right, wonder how many will have the courage of their political stand. 

New Concessions from the EU over Brexit ? - Brexit Update 4 - Post Brexit

Guardian: Reports " Theresa May pleads for EU to give ground and rescue Brexit deal..Downing Street insists new compromises can be won from Europe to ensure passage of PM’s plan  "

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One can only hope that the PM May has something in her handbag from the EU, also the EU must be careful, that by not giving concessions it could end up with a extreme Brexit PM.   One can postulate that the PM has a simple plan, allow the House of Commons to reject her Brexit Deal, but make them vote and vote in till they come around, the Government runs the Parliamentary schedule, if the Labour Party calls a No - Confidence vote it will be up to the hard remainers in the Conservative Party to bring down the Government.   Of course it will be END of their political careers, they would NEVER BE FORGIVEN, that is a price they might want to pay, it would show that they were not real Conservatives.  Interesting two weeks ahead.