The Problem of IRAN and the West - Biden Era

CNN - Politics: Reports " President Joe Biden and three of his European allies face a complicated conundrum over how they will move forward on their approach with Iran on Saturday, having to decide whether to apply new sanctions as Tehran continues enriching uranium... "

Lets Get Real:

The US and the rest of the powers have only two choices, one is the hope that Iran sees the light and changes its ways from its nuclear ambitions and terror acts or that when Israel hits IRAN if they sniff that Tehran is close to getting the bomb that a regional war does not break out.  It can be postulated that Israel will not wait for the US to get the fact that the Tehran Regime wants to go nuclear, they have just elected a hardliner, and have stated that they will return to talks in November, it can be argued that Tehran wants to play the talks out while they get the bomb, and if there are agreements the Tehran Regime will not keep them, they know once they get the bomb they become like North Korea, they will never be attacked, the cost of a nuclear war in the Middle East is beyond the nightmares of most.   The US and the West has to get REAL, or Israel will do it for them. 

Biden on EDGE of BIG WIN on DOMESTIC AGENDA - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 4.14pm post the the following remarks by President Biden to House Democrats, " “I am back here to tell you that we have a framework that will get 50 votes in the United States Senate,” "

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One assumes that even President Biden would not say the above in less he was 100% he has the votes in the Senate.  Biden's Chief of Staff has stated that the both Biden Bills is up there with the NEW DEAL, WHEN your Chief of Staff has to say that, it means that the books have been cooked because the meal is not that great, some major liberal demands have had to be thrown in the bin because two Democratic Senators have the whip hand and Biden had to go with what they would accept.  Thus it can be expected that the first of the bills, the infrastructure bill will be passed either today or tomorrow and then the Biden social agenda will be passed by the Democratic controlled Senate.  Thus big wins that the Democrats can run on in 2022 in the MID TERMS and also help with Governor elections in Virginia and New Jersey.  One has to tip ones hand to the Democratic leadership, they came politically good at the end.

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Update at 23.43

The President and Speaker could not get the House Liberals to pass the Infrastructure Bill, their power seems limited, the Speaker is a spent force, she has promised numerous days that the House will take up the Infrastructure Bill and she has been blocked by the liberals, when your members are not afraid of you any more and they will not follow you, its time for a Speaker to go, this blog would not be shocked if Speaker Pelosi does not run again in 2022 Mid Terms.   The above might be accurate for next week but not for NOW.  The US President will be seen as weak by other Leaders, he could not get the House Liberals to trust his judgement on the SENATE, one would not be surprised if Biden does not run in 2024.  One hopes the VP has her campaign on ice, ready to move should Biden not run, he will be far to old in 2024.

The FISHING WAR with FRANCE - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " UK boat detained by France amid fishing rights row "

Lets Get Real:

How DARE the French take a British boat and fine another, the French are playing HARDBALL, the UK should respond in kind, send in the Royal Navy to protect UK waters, revoke any agreement that French boats have to ship in UK waters or territories, if the French cut off power then the UK should freeze French assets in the UK, that would be a shock to Paris and bring them to heel. The UK has the right to decide who ships in its waters, if they French have gone made, well any agreement with them is worthless, the French have to be taught a lesson, that goes for the French President. It's time that PM Boris plays hardball, that is the only thing that France understands.   

Will Senator Manchin FOLD when it comes to TAXES ? - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 6.20pm post the following, " After meeting with senior White House officials, centrist Senator Kyrsten Sinema told reporters that Democrats are “doing great” and “making progress” toward a deal, per Fox News...centrist Senator Joe Manchin voiced criticism of a proposed tax on billionaires to help pay for the package. "

Lets Get Real:

There must be great pressure on Senator Manchin to FOLD in his opposition to the Biden Agenda, the question is the Senator STRONG enough to say NO to the billionaire tax and crash the Biden Agenda, it could be his vote THAT DOEES IT.  The House Liberals will not pass the infrastructure bill that gained the support of 19 Republicans, in less their Biden social agenda is also passed by the Senate.  It would take a BRAVE politician to say NO, Manchin wants everyone to pay the tax, that can not get through, so Senator it is up TOO YOU.   It should be noted that Trump won the Senators state by 40 points, can the Senator really afford to support the social agenda if it does not go down well with his voters, the Republicans will make sure that they know that it was his vote that passed the Biden Agenda. 

The Brexit FISHING WARS with France - After Brexit

Sky News: Reports " Brexit: France prepares sanctions which could affect UK power supplies over fishing dispute....Tensions over the post-Brexit fishing situation caused both France and Britain to dispatch maritime vessels off the shores of Jersey earlier this year. "

Lets Get Real:

The UK will not be blackmailed by the French of ALL PEOPLE, the French Government has never gotten over the FACT that the UK left the EU and is prospering, it does work with French logic or ego.  The UK should make it clear to the French, that any blocking of PORTS or sanctions will be meet in kind, the Royal Navy should take in toe any ships that are blocking the PORTS and arrest the crew, send the crew back to Paris on the Euro Train and sell the boats at auction, that would show the French.  The UK is in discussions with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol, the UK has to be firm with the EU, either our way or we invoke Article 16 and suspend parts of the Protocol that is not working for the UK.  The UK has to be firm with the French and the EU, the UK voted out in 2016 and confirmed that in the 2019 general election, the PM has to find his inner Churchill or Lady Thatcher. 

Billionaire TAX - The Biden Domestic Agenda - Biden Era / New Tax Era?

Daily Mail: Reports " Democrats unveiled a new billionaires' tax proposal targeting 700 of America's wealthiest people to help pay for Joe Biden's mammoth spending plan on Wednesday, and it's already hit opposition. "

Lets Get Real:

This is the madness that happens when you allow the Democrats to be in charge of the White House and the HILL, they go bonkers with their liberal supporters.  Those Dems on the Hill KNOW that they could be OUT on their ears next year in the Mid Terms.  If I was one of the 700 I would make it my joy to run as many adverts to oppose the Democrats in the House and Senate who support this crazy idea.   The point of America is that it is not a socialist STATE, it is about men and women and others making it in the US, that means being successful, if your target billionaires then you will go for millionaires and then the middle class, the left is always spending the money of others, there is never enough money for them. 

Government Spending UP in the UK - Conservative Government - After Brexit

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports " The chancellor pledges a major increase in public spending amid higher than expected economic growth....Total departmental spending will increase by £150bn by 2024-25, which Rishi Sunak says is the largest increase this century  "

Lets Get Real:

This is a Conservative BLOG, the Budget was one you would expect from a Labour Government, there was a lot of spending, the only good news or bad news depending on how it effects you is that the Living Wage is going up, and there was reform in Universal Credit, people on it can keep more of their money than before.  This blog was looking for drastic cuts in Taxes, there was a mention that since we are out of the EU, EU rules on Ships no long apply.  Also spirits tax was reduced, that will be good for pubs, if you go to a pub these days after COVID - 19.   The Virus is still large in WALES.  One expects that this Budget was a place holder for a big tax cuts next year in time for a General Election.   No wonder Labour's reply was hardly great, they could have delivered such a Budget.  As a Conservative one has hopes for NEXT YEAR.  

Biden's BIG WIN on the Way - Domestic Agenda - Biden Era

The New York Times: Reports " President Biden and Democratic congressional leaders raced Monday to strike a compromise on a sprawling domestic policy plan, pushing for a vote within days... "

Lets Get Real:

Thus by the end of the week, the Biden Oval will have two big wins, one on infrastructure and a social agenda, the LIBERALS at the start wanted 6 trillion to spend on the social agenda side, then they cut it to 3.5 and now it looks like it will be between 1 to 2 trillion.  If the legislation is passed before the President goes to Glasgow then it will give the Biden Oval a victory to compare to the New Deal and the Great Society.  The Democrats need something to sell, thus they can sell policies that are popular on their own when polled.  Also it will help the Democrats in the 2022 Mid Terms.  Thus a good week for POTUS.  The Democrats have not worked out how to pay for their Agenda yet, there is the talk that billionaires will be taxed, of course the very clever billionaires will just find a way to not pay or pass the costs over to their customers.   In the end the Middle Class will be shafted, as the tax burden will fall on them,  they do not have any real influence on the HILL, no matter what the Democrats say, so here we have another TAX AND SPEDND LIBERAL PRESIDENT, they never learn these liberals. Reagan in his diaries placed the blame on LBJ and his Great Society for the debt of the US Government at the time.  As always the Gipper was right. 

EU not going far enough on the Northern Ireland Protocol - Lord Frost - After Brexit

Sky News: Reports " EU proposals on Northern Ireland Protocol 'don't go far enough', Lord Frost tells MPs...."I'm not sure they would quite deliver the kind of ambitious freeing-up of trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland that we want to see," the Brexit minister tells MPs. "

Lets Get Real:

The EU has given somewhat from their absolute position, are we seeing real problems or just the fanfare before a DEAL.   The Daily Mail reported that the PM would cave and allow the ECJ to stay while creating a Independent arbitration mechanism, should there be any problems between the UK and the EU.  It is reported that Lord Frost has stated that the PM is tougher on this than him, so could there be a TRADE WAR if the UK invokes Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol that suspends parts that are causing problems. It is hard to say for sure, each sides wants to push each other to its red lines.  There will be more talks this week. 

Living Wage UP - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Workers on the minimum wage are set to get a pay boost from April, with the rate for those aged over 23 rising to £9.50 an hour from £8.91 currently.....It also follows the government's - and particularly the prime minister's - narrative of pushing towards a higher-wage economy.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is a good move by the PM, one can almost say that its go generous, it will small business that will take the hit, big companies can pass on the price rise to their customers.  IF your a small business, you have to undercut the opposition to you, this hike will need to be passed somehow, as the article notes Labour are not happy, they wanted the living wage increase further, do they think money grows on a magic tree.   The PM is outflanking Labour on the left, and Sir Keir Starmer the LABOUR LEADER can hardly go to the right, he could not even say Tony Blair's name at the recent Party Conference, the leader who won three straight elections for LABOUR.  It will make people want to go back to work if they can, thus a good move by the Government and then next year before the election we can have TAX CUTS, and cuts in other areas.  Good Day if your a Conservative supporter.

POTUS on Taiwan Defence - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " President Joe Biden said the US would defend Taiwan if China attacked, in an apparent departure from a long-held US foreign policy position.  "

Lets Get Real:

What part of ambiguity does POTUS not understand, the Chinese Government should be kept off keel when it comes to Taiwan, it should not know what the US would do if it attacked Taiwan, this ambiguity has been US policy for YEARS, anything different causes tensions, we have had that already with the Aukus Security deal, China sees that as a threat by the fact that the UK and the US will give Australia nuclear subs.  As the article notes the White House had to walk back the remarks by the President, not for the first time.  One would think that this breaking news would be the LEAD on CNN, but no its kissing the backside of Biden Oval, saying what LIBERALS want to hear when it comes to filibuster, Biden has no power to anything in the Senate without 50 votes and the two holdouts so far have stated they want to keep the filibuster as is.  CNN is really going like the old Soviet Pravda, I think they were more critical of the Soviet Government, CNN really has to re - learn its a NEWS Channel, not a outlet for LIBERAL dreams. 

Trump OUT THERE, Getting ready for 2024 - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social "

Lets Get Real:

People expect THIS former President to be economic with the truth, lets be charitable and call it that, CNN and other left wing media will calling it lying, so who is to say they are wrong!  The President is banned from Twitter and Facebook, so he is creating his own media platform, it will be interesting to see if can actually have the range of other social networks, will the Trump voters support it, they did not in large numbers when it came to his blog.  The former President creates a buzz when he has a mass rally and still goes on about losing in 2020 to President Biden.  The advice of this blog to the former President is simple, turn your attention to 2024 if you are running, in less his health gives way or he is charged with something.  Any future Republican candidate will be going to the early States in the political calendar and supporting Republicans in the 2022 Mid Terms.  One can not write off Trump, he did win in 2016, but then then press was not out to get him, they were in 2020 and will be more anti Trump in 2024 if he runs.  The former President might be losing the Republican nomination even before he has started. 

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" President Manchin " vs POTUS - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) refusal to support the centerpiece of President Biden’s climate agenda puts the Democrats’ entire infrastructure and social spending agenda at risk. "

Lets Get Real:

POTUS was elected on the argument that he could get things done on the Hill, to say that he has not be stellar would be an understatement , he was in the Senate for decades, one would think that he would have developed relationships and friendships that would have gotten his domestic agenda through.  Thus far he is no FDR or LBJ or even Reagan on the Republican side.  There must be something that Manchin wants, or at least needs.  If the Senator at his core does not agree with the Bill, then he should just say so, otherwise these talks are going nowhere fast.  The Republicans must be laughing their backsides off, there is nothing more fun than watching Democrats taking political shots at each other, either the Democrats can govern or they will be out in the 2022 Mid Terms. If that happens Biden will not run in 2024, there will be no base to support him running from the White House bunker. 

North Korea LAUNCHES Ballistic Missile from Sub - Asia / Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " North Korea has fired a suspected submarine-launched ballistic missile into waters off the coast of Japan, South Korea's military has said.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Biden Oval has two major problem areas, North Korea that has nukes and Iran, the problem is that the US cannot attack North Korea to remove its nuclear threat, as North Korea could and would attack South Korea and Japan.  That kind of WAR would tank the economy of the US and the West.  The Biden Oval has shown it is Appeasement mode with its actions in Afghanistan, it has allowed the Taliban to take over and has broken the promise of every US President has given to the former KABUL Government.  Thus North Korea is taking its chances to show how much of a threat it could be in Asia and to the US.  There is no solution to the problem of North Korea, they will never give up their nuclear weapons, and it can be argued that South Korea and Japan will go nuclear one day, the threat from NORTH KOREA is to much, also you can never trust the North Korean Government to keep it is word, they might promise anything and later renege on any agreement.  The only hope for Asia and the West is that there is a coup in North Korea, that is hard to see happening, the North Korean leader is ruthless, he even ordered the murder of his own brother.  

In memory of Sir David Amess - Southend become a City - In Memory..

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports " Sir David Amess murder live updates: Queen gives Southend city status in tribute to Sir David Amess, PM announces as MPs remember friend....MPs pay tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess, who died after being stabbed multiple times at his constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex; his widow and family visit the church where he was killed; suspect being held over the killing is Ali Harbi Ali, Sky News understands.  "

Lets Get Real:

The murder of Sir David Amess is the 2nd murder of an MP in five years, it can be argued that MPs when they meet the people of their SEAT, should have police protection, and that visitors should be checked by the Police before they get in to see a MP.  The tribute of Southend becoming a CITY is tragic as it took the death of its great supporter Sir David Amess for it to happen.  In future when local people want to meet their MP, the police should do a check on them first before the meeting just to make sure they do not have a criminal record or intent. Democracy is about MPs meeting the people, otherwise all communication will be either by Zoom, Email or phone, a meeting allows an MP to understand the reason for the meeting, how people really feel, one hopes we never lose that, one thinks Sir David Amess would agree. 

General Colin Powell DIES of Covid - 19 - American Hero

BBC News: Reports " Tributes are being paid to former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has died of Covid-19 complications aged 84.  "

Lets Get Real:

The US has LOST a great American hero, the first African American to serve as National Security Advisor to President Reagan, the first African American to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and finally the first African American to be Secretary of State to Bush 43.  It can be stated that Powell become well known with the first Gulf War when he explained US Strategy to the public, to defeat the enemy by over whelming force, he become known as the Powell doctrine, and was standard US defence policy for years.  Then finally Secretary of State to Bush 43, he explained the US evidence to the UN that Iraq had WMD.  When it was found that it didn't have such weapons it was a stain on the reputation of Powell.  As noted in the article, after leaving office Powell was critical of the Bush Administration when it came to the War on terror.  It can be argued that Powell moved to be more liberal as he got older, as the article notes he supported Obama in 08 and was critical of Donald Trump.  

EU's counter blast at Lord Frost over the Northern Ireland Protocol - After Brexit

Sky News: Reports " EU to set out 'practical solutions' as UK demands changes to Northern Ireland Protocol....European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic is set to hold a news conference on Wednesday afternoon in which he will deliver Brussels's verdict on UK proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol. "

Lets Get Real:

Lord Frost replied to the EU before the EU gives out its new version of the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Minister stated that European Court of Justice was a major problem, and has to be dealt with, if the EU gives real solutions to the problems of the protocol and allow normal business between the GB and the province that would help, it will be interesting to see the reaction from business to the new ideas from the EU, if they work then the ECJ might not matter that much, the Unionist Parties could be the problem, if they bring down the government of the province, that could lead to trouble in the streets, so the Unionist Parties have to be bought along, this is why the ECJ part has to be reformed.  It will be interesting to see how the intense talks with the UK and the EU go, can they bring real solutions and political solutions that work for the province.

James T Kirk in Space FOR REAL - Space the Final Frontier

BBC News: Reports " Hollywood actor William Shatner has become the oldest person to go to space as he blasted off aboard the Blue Origin sub-orbital capsule.  "

Lets Get Real:

To watch Captain James T Kirk, in the shape of William Shatner go up in Space at the age of 90 gave me hope that one day I could see the EARTH from space, James T Kirk and his TV Crew represented the best of Earth, the private sector is the future of Space, they have the money, one would not be shocked if a American billionaire did not try to return to the Moon or even Mars.  Mars in the next prize, the Americans can not allow the Chinese to get there first, if they do we will never hear the end of it, and also the will place their flag on Mars, that should never happen, the WEST should join it resources and get a Western ship there, let's hope this 2nd private launch will LEAD to more, our future is Space and other PLANETS, we are wrecking Earth, we need another planet to allow humanity to grow again. 

Lord Frost's speech Update 2 - After Brexit

Sky News: Reports " Brexit minister Lord Frost claims EU 'doesn't always look like it wants UK to succeed' as he demands Northern Ireland Protocol " changes  "

Lets Get Real:

The UK has to be FIRM with the EU, the speech was a hammer in a velvet glove, the UK at the end day has responsibility for Northern Ireland, it also has a duty to make sure that the Good Friday Agreement is kept and there is no return to the troubles.  The Unionist groups have made it clear that the NORTHERN IRELAND PROTOCOL has to go also the role of the European Court of Justice, it is seen as bias in favour of the EU.  The UK should have talks with the EU when they bring out their new ideas for the PROTOCOL, if Brussels cant or wont listen then the UK has to invoke ARTICLE 16 and suspend parts of the protocol.   The Irish Government has been fighting the EU side of late, it should learn to keep quiet, what if the EU demands that they place border checks on the border, will they so NO or YES, sometimes it is better to be quiet and then no one will notice you.  The PM has had a good day, also he is on holiday. 

UK wants new Northern Ireland Protocol - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports on a speech by Lord Frost when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol, Lord Frost stated the following, " "It is this Government, the UK Government, that governs Northern Ireland as it does the rest of the UK," said Lord Frost..."Northern Ireland is not EU territory. It is our responsibility to safeguard peace and prosperity and that may include using Article 16 if necessary.  "

Lets Get Real:

The speech was strong, it showed that the Conservative Government will take the HARD decisions if needed to protect the Good Friday Agreement, the Unionist groups have made it clear that the Northern Ireland Protocol has to go or they will leave the Government of Northern Ireland, that could lead to early elections and cause major problems for the Unionist side and the UK Government, polls suggest the Nationalist could have more seats in the North Ireland Assembly, thus calls for a unification vote.  This would be a disaster for the Unionist and for the British Government, so the OLD Northern Ireland Protocol has go, the UK has to be VERY firm on this, it is about the UK saying to the EU, take it or leave it, also the ECJ has to be removed, it is a EU institution  thus bias in favour of the EU.  The EU will come out with new ideas tomorrow, let's hope they understand, this could be their last chance, give or the UK will invoke Article 16 and revoke parts that are causing damage to the Province. 

Republic of Ireland Foreign Minister CRITICAL of UK over Northern Ireland Protocol - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Ireland's foreign minister has accused the UK of repeatedly dismissing EU proposals on the Northern Ireland Protocol before they are published. "

Lets Get Real:

One does WONDER why the  Republic of Ireland does not get the FACT that most of its TRADE is with the UK, and it would be better to stay neutral, does it really want a political fight with the UK, does it want to take orders from Brussels, what if Brussels demands that Ireland places border checks on the border between the Northern Ireland and Ireland, of course they would be stuck behind the 8 ball, they would and could not do that without breaking the Good Friday Agreement, that ended the troubles in the province, thus it would be better for Dublin to stay very quiet and make sure that the EU gives, the UK wants the ECJ out of the process, it is that simple, and much better for the relationship between the Belfast and Dublin.  PM Johnson should stay firm and strong on this issue. 

UK PM ready for fight with Parliament, Justice system over Article 16 - After Brexit

Mail on Sunday: Reports " The Government is bracing for a fresh Brexit clash with Parliament and the courts as ministers tell the EU it must agree to make major changes to Northern Ireland's border rules.  "

Lets Get Real:

IF the PM invokes Article 16, then the noise in opposition will come from the House of Lords, its full of REMAINERS, who have never gotten over the fact that the UK has voted to leave the EU and wants a limited relationship with that body.   As the House of Commons can over rule the House of Lords that should not be a problem, there a few REMAINERS still in the Commons but not as much after the PM did a political cull before the 2019 General Election.  Also even some young MPs know that going against the PM on this will surly rule them out for future jobs in the Cabinet even the top job itself.   The Courts are another problem, the House of Commons has to be FIRM with them, the House of Commons decides the LAW, it is up to the Courts to interoperate them, in the old days the King or Queen could just put irritant people in the Tower of London, but we are modern, no cushy seats in the House of Lords if they pull a stunt in favour of the EU.  Politics is a tough business, sometimes you have to show the power. 

Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol - Update - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " UK demands on the Northern Ireland Protocol could cause "a breakdown in relations" with the EU, Ireland's foreign minister has warned.  "

Lets Get Real:

The UK has been very clear for months, the European Court of Justice has to GO, before the Northern Ireland Protocol can be reformed, it is seen as another power having control of UK Subjects, YES SUBJECTS OF THE QUEEN not Brussels.   The PM will be following the wishes of the UK voters from 2016 and 2019.  The Remain holdouts have still not gotten over the FACT that the UK has left, the French as always are trouble looking for a major rift between the UK and France and the EU.   PM Johnson should be FIRM, if the EU wants a TRADE WAR, let it be so, the French might try to cut of UK power to the mainland and its islands, the British have gotten through worse, so we have to buy our Turkeys early than is normal, so let it be, I AM sure the people of the UK coped with food shortages between 1939 and late 1950s, we always survive, no matter what Europe does.  

US SECRET SUPPORT for Taiwan - Asia/Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " US troops secretly training forces in Taiwan for past year: report "

Lets Get Real:

One doubts that China is that stupid, a war with Taiwan would mean a war with the US, and let's recall that these nations have nuclear weapons, would China really go there, in war nothing is off the table, the Chinese Government might think that Biden is weak and also irritated by the Aukus security deal, this will allow Australia  to have nuclear powered subs and counter China in the pacific and South China Sea.  A war between the China and the US would be a disaster, it would cost many lives the Western economy would sink, China that holds a lot of US debt would find itself with worthless notes, as the US would declare them void.  One hopes China is playing games, otherwise the WORLD is in big trouble.  The West, in this case the US and the UK has to protect its allies in Asia. 

EU Rebukes France OVER Threats - After Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " Brussels 'tells Macron to back down over threats to UK': Diplomats 'accuse France of weaponising the EU to further national interests by threatening to cut off British energy in fishing row' "

Lets Get Real:

One hopes that this gangster threat from the FRENCH, will finally get the hard boiled Remainers at the BBC, Guardian, Channel 4, Sky, Times to accept that the UK was right to leave the EU, the French see themselves as the leaders of the EU now that that there will be a new LEFT WING Germany Government in Berlin.  The French throw out the rules when it comes to their national interests, this time its UK FISH and the threat to cut power to the UK.  The UK should tell the French to naff off and any attempt to close down the Ports will be met by the Royal Navy, and they will take the ships in toe and  seize them and send the crew back to France as their own expense or the French Government.   The UK does not take well to threats from Europe, have the French learned nothing yet!!

EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " The EU will bring forward new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol next week, European Commission Vice President Maros Šefčovič has said. "

Lets Get Real:

WE shall see if the EU is on the up, or is just playing games, it has been reported that the French President has been asking the EU to go hard on the Northern Ireland Protocol, also the French have threatened to cut power to the UK and its Islands, the French are angry that they have been refused fishing licences UK waters.  They have threatened to close down UK ports if their demands are not meet.  The UK has to be CLEAR with the EU, the Northern Ireland Protocol has to be changed in a big way, it is a threat to the PEACE of Northern Ireland.  The UK PM should invoke Article 16 of the Withdrawal Agreement and revoke those parts of the Protocol that is a threat to the peace of the province, IF the Republic wants to send set up borders that is a Dublin problem not ours.  The UK has to be tough with the EU. 

PM Johnson at the Conservative Party Conference - After Brexit

BBC News: Reports on PM Boris Johnson's speech at the Conservative Party Conference, the PM stated, " the UK was heading towards a higher wage, higher productivity and lower tax economy. "

Lets Get Real:

The speech was the right length, 45 minutes as reported by the BBC,  not like the War and Peace of Sir Keir Starmer at the Labour Party Conference, it was a speech that was made to make you feel good about the future, and that the Conservative Party cared about every area of the UK being up lifted, with higher wages ( who thought a Conservative PM would say that ), and high productivity within business. There were jokes at the expense of the Cabinet and Captain Hindsight ( Sir Keir Starmer ).   It showed in a subtle way how clever our PM is, and well read and few references to the 19th Century, that always good down well with a Conservative Party conference. It was once researched that the best year to be alive was 1880, the days of Empire of course.  The Conservative Party has really changed, it has stolen some of Labour's or the left view of the role of Government within society, lets see if the PM can be successful, those poll leads cannot last forever, this blog recalls the troubled early years of the Thatcher Government and how PM Thatcher was saved by the Falklands War, is Aukus a insurance card IN case we get dragged in to  War against China over Taiwan. 

The Northern Ireland Protocol - Update - After Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " Lord Frost has drawn up plans to replace the Northern Ireland Protocol as the Tory Brexit chief warns the EU the UK 'cannot wait forever' for border check problems to be resolved and signals Britain will tear up rules this year if progress is not made "

Lets Get Real:

This has been going on for months, the UK suggests different ideas to replace the North Ireland Protocol and the EU does nothing, the UK should announce that enough is enough and revoke the Protocol as allowed by the Withdrawal Agreement and threaten the EU with not getting the rest of the divorce settlement if it starts any trouble.  There were rumours that the PM would announce it this week at the conference, it seems that has been delayed.   A row between the UK and the EU would go down well with the UK voters and secure Northern Ireland as part of the UK and ease tensions.  If the Republic wants to build borders its down to them, as they will not the EU will just have to give up!

UK Chancellor and Brexit - Conservative Party Conference/After Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Rishi Sunak has insisted that Brexit is in the long-term interests of the UK, despite current disruption to fuel and food supplies....He also said he wanted to cut taxes, but only when the public finances are on a "sustainable footing".  "

Lets Get Real:

This was a good speech by the CHANCELLOR, confirming that he is a firm Brexit supporter but also a Conservative who wants to cut taxes when the economy is right or before the next general election.  The Remain press are always blaming Brexit for the fuel shortage in London and the South of England, what few do not say is that the rest of Europe has the same problem, and that there is enough fuel, this not the 1970s all over again.  The Johnson Government is showing that it is secure when it comes the economy and is united in wanting tax cuts when the time is right, well before a general election in either 2023 or 2024.   One can only hope that this Conference is more successful that the Labour Party under Sir Keir Starmer, the Conservatives were a couple of points of Labour in a recent poll, thus no bounce for the Labour Party. 

Biden OUT for 2024 ? - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " President Biden has lost support among a key bloc of voters that helped catapult him to the White House: independents. "

Lets Get Real:

If I was a member of either the House or the Senate I would be careful of placing all my support for Biden, one does not need to be the genius to work out that Biden is not running in 2024, the delay is getting his Agenda means that the bills wont be seen as benefit before the 2022 Mid Terms, and in that race the voters will be asking, so what have you done, and when does it start to happen, and then you voted to spend how much, one is sure the Republicans will make sure that every misstep is placed at the feet of Democrats.  Independents might be hard to get back, they have seen Afghanistan and the mess that started and ended with Biden, also Covid - 19 is still on going, Biden does not have real link with the voters, such as Kennedy and Reagan had, also his selling point was that he could work the Hill, well if this week is his best, God help us for the next six weeks.  One hopes the Senate and House moderates keep to their word, or their wanting to get re-elected and keep the social welfare bill down to 1 to 2 trillion, otherwise they might lose their Seat in Congress. 

"It doesn't matter whether it's in six minutes, six days, or six weeks, we're going to get it done," POTUS on his Agenda - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " President Biden has insisted his $1tn (£750bn) infrastructure bill will eventually be passed by Congress amid an impasse in his own party.  "

Lets Get Real:

This shows that POTUS is not going to run for a 2nd term, and he thinks he going to lose the Congress to the Republicans, the Biden Oval does not care that House and Senate members could lose their Seats in 2022 Mid Terms or the Presidential Election in 2024, he wont be on the ballot and he will always get great reviews from the LIBERAL press, such as CNN and the liberal New York Times.  Six weeks is a risk, a lot can happen in a WEEK, what if the Senator Manchin wont budge from his 1.5 trillion top line, what if the other Senator has other demands, she is a bit of enigma to the Democratic Party and the press. What if other Senators think they should also be getting attention and decide to act up, no one wants to be seen a stupid sheep following orders.  Biden is taking a BIG RISK, not for himself, he will be out by 2025, but the other Democrats could go down to defeat.  

This blog got it wrong in previous post, it though the fix was in, even this blog gets it wrong, to much time watching CNN and reading the Guardian.