Russia is stonewalling the US about the Siberian Plague - Update

CNN: Reports the following, " Facing stonewalling from Russia, Trump admin struggles to plan for potential plague fallout "

Let's Get Real:

The US and Europe should demand answers, if they have a clear picture then they can help, Russia cannot be another China, guarding the truth with lies that confused people and health institutions that can help! Trump has to get real with Putin and demand answers, no more being his puppet.  If its a bad leak then allow the US to help, they have the resources to curb any threat.  The Western economy can not cope with extended lockdown.  

US concerned by Plague in Russia - Update

BBC News: Reports " US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Russia to release more information about the death of a lab worker at a plague research centre in Siberia.  "

Let's Get Real:

How Trump45 dealt with Covid was one of the reasons he lost in 2020 to Joe Biden, Trump has still not accepted that he lost and thus treats the event the election as a stolen election.  Trump 47 one hopes has his eyes and ears open to the possible threat from Siberia, the Oval should be at lest one step of this Russian plague, if people have to wear masks again or there needs to be another lockdown, one hopes that Trump will listen to real science not the advice of his Health Secretstry, who seems stuck in fringe science, and that is being polite! The World has to be on ALERT, let's Get ahead of the plague! 

2nd Plague Death in Russia - Update

 Daily Mail: Reports " Russian media claims a second victim has died from 'plague outbreak' at infection zone hospital as Kremlin scrambles to cover up details "

Let's Get Real:

The Russians are trying to cover up the story, this means anything they say on the subject must be suspect.  The World can not afford to wait to see what happens, do we want another lockdown in Western Europe, the US and the rest of the World must demand real answers.  It will be interesting to see how Putin reacts, does he demand that any one allowed his presence must be checked for the PLAGUE signs.   If treated early it can be stopped, but if not treated then the life expectancy is ZERO.   The fact that the Russians released the news should be a worry, if it had been checked with the one death and the lab cleared, then the Russians would have hidden story, nothing happens in Russian without the permission of Putin, its a one man state.  The West should be on alert, this could be serious and a event more serious than COVID.  It would be better if the US and its were allowed to help Russia, if they refused we know we are in trouble. 

The Russian Plague - Update

Sky News: Reports the following, " The US is "closely monitoring" the situation after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague. "

Let's Get Real:

Is this another Covid moment, the Russians don't want to be blamed for another World lockdown! The fact that the Russians have been open about a death worries this blog, if it was under control, we would not have heard about the incident, Russia under Putin is a close state.  The UK and the USA should be on ALERT, if Putin goes to his bunker, then World knows that it is  not under control or demands the people are tested before being allowed in his presence as with Covid.  On the whole this could be one off death, Russia will say we have been warned! 

Trump THREAT to China over its Tariffs Reaction - Trump47

 BBC News: Reports in its 4.33pm post the following, " Trump threatens China with further tariffs....The additional tariffs on Beijing would be of 50%, Trump says."

Lets Get Real:

This could be the tariff that breaks Trump, China can wait out Trump, and they are communist, so no democracy to threaten them.   The threat by POTUS to add a further 50% is a mistake, China is a proud nation and face is important to them, also they have eyes on the Democratic Taiwan, they will not want the World to see that China can be bullied and humiliated over Tariffs.  POTUS should recall that COVID came form China, after either a leak from a lab or an intentional leak by China, the debate on that still goes on.  China can hit back if it wants, human life is not held high by the Communist Government of China. 

President Biden has COVID - 19 Again!! - 2024 Candidates/2024 General Election- Biden Era

The White House: States the following, " Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms. He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.

 

Note from the President’s Doctor:

 

The President presented this afternoon with upper respiratory symptoms, to include rhinorhea (runny nose) and non-productive cough, with general mailaise. He felt okay for his first event of the day, but given that he was not feeling better, point of care testing for COVID-19 was conducted, and the results were positive for the COVID-19 virus. Given this, the President will be self-isolating in accordance with CDC guidance for symptomatic individuals.  PCR confirmation testing will be pending. His symptoms remain mild, his respiratory rate is normal at 16, his temperature is normal at 97.8 and his pulse oximetry is normal at 97%. The President has received his first dose of Paxlovid. He will be self-isolating at his home in Rehoboth."

Lets Get Real:

This is the last thing that POTUS needs, in the Classic period they would have gone on about omens, POTUS saying that the only reason he would get out of the race was if God told him, then we have the assassination attempt on Trump and the Democrats on the HILL wanting him out, now he gets COVID - 19 just after he said that it would be ill health would force him out.   The Gods do not send 2nd warnings, it is time that POTUS  thought about allowing the VP to take the torch, the endless Democrats calling for him to leave the race, will hurt the Biden brand with voters.  Also did the Doctor have to say that POTUS was having general mailaise, that brings back the JIMMY CARTER Era, not one that POTUS wants to be associated with during an election period.   The President will recover in a few days, he needs to think does he really want this job for another 4 years!!

Will the Mini Budget be Scrapped ? - Liz Truss Era/After Boris

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 3.08pm post, " Cabinet minister refuses to answer questions on budget U-turns....Chloe Smith, the work and pensions secretary, has declined to answer questions on possible further U-turns on the government's mini-budget.  "

Lets Get Real:

The dream might have died, a real Conservative Budget could be binned, the City, has decided that the sums do not add up, thus the price of Government bonds are going up, why we trust the City after the near economic collapse during PM Gordon Brown's time in office, is any ones guess.  The World is suffering from post COVID - 19 lockdown, but more important is the WAR in the Ukraine, the Western sanctions on Russia and on its GAS means that the price of OIL and GAS is going up, inflation in the US is now at 8.2, that means interest rates will have to go up, they were far to low for YEARS, people have gotten used to an easy life, and low mortgagee, that time has come to an end, people must be more careful with their money, the Government should CUT WELFARE, try saying that NOW, the UK's furlough has cost hundred of billions, and the cap on energy prices for two years just adds to the national debt.  The West must act in unison, even the EU, otherwise the people of the West will suffer.  

Fateful DAY for PM Boris - Leadership Election - After Brexit

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.15pm post the following, " Johnson will address backbench MPs in private at 16:00 BST before the vote taking place between 18:00 and 20:00...The result will be announced at 21:00 BST  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog is indifferent on the fate of the PM, after the massive failure in Afghanistan this blog lost confidence in the PM.  On the other hand, he won in 2019 with a 80 seat majority, got Brexit done and had a successful COVID operation.  Also so far the PM has had a good war in the Ukraine, he has been a solid support for the Ukraine to fight on.   Those after the PM are former Remainers who see this as a chance to get back in to the EU, that young fellow Tobias stated that was his ambition.  Also we have former Ministers who didn't make it to the Boris Cabinet or were sacked.  The whims of Conservative MPs is a blackhole, they are the most devious voters on the planet, they cannot be trusted.  So this blog's prediction, Boris manages to get a small victory and then if he loses the forthcoming by-elections the knifes will be out again.  Of course he could LOSE tonight, in that case, the Conservative Party must chose someone sound on BREXIT, not a former Remainer. Thus a interesting few hours ahead.  

The CLOSE of PARTYGATE - Police - Boris Johnson Era

BBC News: Reports " Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told he faces no further action after police closed their Partygate investigation, No 10 says.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the PM will not face any more fines for PARTYGATE, that is good news for the PM, other fines had been expected, BBC News and Sky News are acting as if they cannot understand why the PM was not fined, the usual opposition suspects are still demanding the resignation of the PM, they also want the full Gray report published, they are desperate for anything that they can throw at the PM.  One would think that the Privileges Committee investigation by the House of Commons could be another flash point, the Committee nominally has a Conservative majority of ONE.  They are looking in to the issue if the PM lied to the House of Commons, we shall see what they discover.  This blog has had no time for the PM since Afghanistan, but he has had a good WAR in Ukraine, and the cost of living crisis will frighten off those that want the leadership, they must hope that the PM solves the crisis and then falls.  As stated in this blog, the Met and Durham investigations are a WAST OF TIME, there should be a Royal Pardon for those charged, the Country must look forward and not back.  

Is Sir Beergate about to offer his resignation if find by Durham Police - After COVID - 19

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.12pm post the following, " Is Keir Starmer planning to make a beergate resignation pledge?......The question of whether it would be a good strategy for Sir Keir Starmer to pledge to resign if he's issued with a COVID fine has been knocking around in Labour circles for the last few days.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus if Sir Beergate does this, he will be in the hands of the Durham Police, the Officers will be under pressure to come up a justified reaction, not one pressed by either the Labour Party or the Conservative Party, the press, right and left will also be all over them.  As " The danger is if Durham Police stops short of handing out a fine but still...concludes that some sort of minor breach may have occurred.  "  The pressure would come from the Conservatives for the Labour Leader to resign, or reported to the Privileges Committee of the House of Commons, thus the Committee would have the fates of the PM and the Labour Leader in their hands.  Or the Labour Leader could argue that since he was not fined, he is in the clear, its the results that matters, and the Labour Leader would have been found not guilty of breaking COVID - 19 rules.   One cannot understand how the former Director of Prosecutions could have gotten in this kind of mess, its was his former job to to know the small print. 

Sir Beer Starmer in the Beer Protection Programme, No Answers to Beergate - After COVID - 19

BBC News: Reports " Labour denies Keir Starmer dodging lockdown event questions "

Lets Get Real:

This is the problem with LIBERAL or LEFT wing politicians, they think by being on the left they have some higher morale ground, and any questions about their conduct, is not fair, that is why it has taken the Guardian, BBC News, Sky News, Channel 4 some time to get on to the story, the presenters were almost grinding their teeth as they reported the Labour Party answer to the allegations at first, it was only due to the hard work of the DAILY MAIL that the issue of Sir Beer drinking in Durham become an issue, in the early stages the Labour Party even denied the the Labour Deputy Leader had not been at the beer Festival for Party members in the by - election, the dinner was on the timetable, so was the takeaway that cost over two hundred pounds, as stated yesterday the Durham Police should find Starmer not guilty and 10 Downing Street should appeal the fine of 50 pound given to the PM, for the sake of the Country, the story should be allowed to die, we all need a rest after a few beers. 

Cabinet reshuffle on the Cards - After local Elections

Sky News: Reports  " Boris Johnson expected to reshuffle cabinet before summer, say PM's allies...The Conservative Party sustained substantial losses in the local elections on Thursday, including some key London councils. Partygate and the cost of living were the main issues on the doorstep, with Boris Johnson getting much of the blame for the results.  "

Lets Get Real:

The heavy mob have not come around yet to thrown the PM out of office, the PM is very lucky, as Guido Fawkes notes the  Opposition Leader is facing questions about his drinking in Durham during lockdown the elite left wing press have gone quiet on the issue, what a great shock.  One should always recall that the elite left wing media is very REMAIN when it comes to BREXIT, the BBC had a nervous breakdown, many think it has not recovered and thus hate the Conservatives MORE than usual and have placed a political target on Boris, that mega hype about 10 Downing Parties will go quiet for a while, the press will want to see what the police say about Sir Keir, if they fine him, expect the press to come to his defence, the press never changes its spots.  The Daily Mail reports that Sir Keir has stated he will have to resign if fined, this blog will believe that when it happens. 

People in Glass Houses Should not throw stones - Keir Starmer Drinking - After COVID - 19

BBC News: Reports " Keir Starmer's Durham drink - what were the rules?..Durham Police has announced that it is opening an investigation into potential breaches of Covid regulations at a gathering in the city on 30 April 2021.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Labour Party and Sir Keir has been caught out, he was caught on mobile video drinking and in the company of the Deputy Leader and thirty other people.  Also the take way cost over 200 pounds, if that is not a PARTY, then this blog does not know what a PARTY IS ( As a policy this blogger never goes to such events ).  The Labour Leader has made Parties at No 10 the only thing that he talked about for weeks, even suggested that the PM should resign because he was being investigated, so when will Sir Keir; he a former Director of Prosecutions should have KNOW the law; going to resign, of course he is not going to resign, when the shoe is on the other foot, like all politicians the law should be different in his case, a poor Conservative MP had to resign for watching porn by accident at first and the 2nd time by choice, having a drink is not a criminal offense, even when it committed by Sir Sir Keir, also celebrating your birthday should not be a criminal offence, the Met trying to divert attention from their bad apples.   The COVID - 19 rules were crazy, and Sir Keir and Boris having a celebration should not be a criminal issue, 10 Downing Street should ask its lawyers to go to Court to have the 50 pound sanction revoked and the Durham Police should let Sir Keir off the hook and make a stand for common sense. 

Biden to RUN AGAIN in 2024 - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " President Biden has told former President Obama that he is planning to run for reelection in 2024, two sources tell The Hill.  "

Lets Get Real:

It is generally accepted that POTUS has gone gaga at his present age, and Biden thinks he will win because he is sure that he can win against former President Donald Trump in 2024.  The Biden Oval has very low approval ratings and US inflation has gone up to heights not seen since the early 1980s. Does any one really think that Biden is another Reagan, if they do they are as gaga as POTUS, if the Republicans do well in the Mid Terms, and the historical trend is with them, the Democrats while place pressure on Biden not run, they want a chance of keeping the White House.  Thus Biden Oval must have a great outcome in the Ukraine, if he loses the Ukraine its toast time for Biden.  The American people will not support a President who loses Afghanistan and Ukraine.  Thus the Biden Oval has to arm the Ukraine with what it needs, up to but not including nuclear missiles, anything else and he might as well resign, because his domestic agenda will be DEAD on the HILL.  Thus Presidents who are greatly rebuked in the Mid Terms, change direction, one doubts that Biden can do that, he is in the same boat as Speaker Pelosi, they both are left wing politicians.  Thus Biden really needs to win in the Ukraine, for the inflation rate to go down, and for Trump to be the Republican Nominee, and even then he will lose, that's the prediction of this blog. 

Russia accuses the West of extending the War in the Ukraine - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.38pm post the following, " Russia's defence minister accuses West of 'dragging out' war in Ukraine through supply of arms...During a meeting with officials, Mr Shoigu claimed the increasing volume of military arms being given to Ukraine would "provoke the Kyiv regime to fight to the last Ukrainian standing".  "

Lets Get Real:

It seems that the Russians have forgotten that they started this war, with an illegal invasion of Ukraine, a democratic state, also they failed with their strategy in the North, the Ukraine Army with the help of the West has pushed them out of Ukraine, and while doing so discovered numerous WAR CRIMES committed by the Russians.  Thus the Kremlin has moved its strategy to the East, it looks like better military prospect for tanks, but even then they face heavy rain, and the West has come to understand, that they must not just STOP Putin in the Ukraine they must push the Russians OUT of Ukraine, the Kremlin must lose and be seen to lose.  The Ukraine has sunk the flaghship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy, this was done by their own weapons not from the West, even if the Russians say it was a fire on board, that makes the Navy look inept at best or carless with ship safety.   Both Western Leaders have a lot to lose, Biden has high inflation in the US, while the UK PM has to explain breaking lockdown rules with Parties.  Thus these leaders will place heavy emphasis on the Ukraine War and preventing World War 3, graver than inflation and a few unwise Parties.

PM and Chancellor FINED for Breaking COVID - 19 Rules - Post COVID - 19

Guardian: Reports " Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak fined for breaking lockdown laws...PM, chancellor and Carrie Johnson to receive fixed-penalty notices for attending illegal gathering  "

Lets Get Real:

Who really cares about the above, the BBC News and Sky News have the usual suspects, those that have never gotten over Brexit and those in the Conservative Party that were on the WRONG side during Brexit, also those that have always hated PM.  The Conservative Party must know it cannot lose its PM and Chancellor, that would be to much, thus Conservative MPs must hold their nerve, they might loath the PM but the cannot give the Opposition what it wants, if the PM does go then they will demand a General Election, do Conservative MPs really want a leadership contest and a general election, not if they are sane.   Also such developments would please Putin of Russia, that is the last thing that the West needs to give the Kremlin.  Thus Conservative MPs should stay silent and hold their nerve, the PM is not this bloggers favourite PM, but thus far there is no successor, the one person people were talking about, the Chancellor has enough problems with his wife's tax status and his US green card, thus who else, you could have dozen people running, right before we could face World War 3 over the Ukraine.  Thus MPs should stay calm, and not spout their views in public.

God Save the Queen - COVID - 19 Infection - Post COVID - 19 Era

BBC News: Reports " The Queen tests positive for Covid  "

Lets Get Real:

This was just a matter of time, the Queen as reported has cold like symptoms, this will be a worry for the whole Country, the Queen has reign has been 70 years so far, one hopes for many more years, Her Majesty will be 96 this year, it will be her platinum jubilee. This is the first known infection of Her Majesty and the 2nd one for the Price of Wales, it shows everyone has been hit by COVID - 19.  The Queen has served this nation and its know that this NATION should send good wishes and quick recovery to Her Majesty.  The last few years have been hard one everyone, Her Majesty has LOST her husband and her sons have been in the soup one way or another.  Through out this the Queen has showed courage and the will to carry on, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Tax hikes for the NHS and Social Care - Post Brexit

BBC News: Reports " A new health and social care tax will be introduced across the UK to pay for reforms to the care sector and NHS funding in England, the PM has said.  "

Lets Get Real:

The cost to the country due to COVID - 19 in health and the economy has been extensive, the introduction of this NHS and SOCIAL CARE TAX goes against the spirt of being a Conservative, the PM promised in the 2019 manifesto that the Conservative Government would not hike taxes on National Insurance, BUT that was before a pandemic we have not seen since 1918.  The spin is excellent, who will vote against money for the NHS, the Leader of Opposition was pointless and was only on his feet for 5 minutes, they did not have a PLAN, they have had weeks to think of something, anything really, it was a busted flush by Sir Keir Starmer.  On this Boris just might get away with it, there will be a vote on the issue tomorrow, one does wonder if any Conservative MP will vote against it, the tax is for the NHS. 

Charity starts at home - Part 2 - Overseas Aid - Post Covid - 19

Sky News: Reports " MPs voted 333 to 298, a majority of 35, to back reducing overseas aid spending from 0.7% of gross national income to 0.5%.  "

Lets Get Real:

The BBC/Guardian/Channel 4 news will run with this story, they will get the various charities on, and say how much death and destruction will be caused by the cutting of overseas aid.  What these reporters will not do is show how much the UK has spent on the pandemic, the PM stated it was 407 billion and its not finished yet.  The UK economy has been in a coma for over 12 months, the UK Government has spent billions on furlough as to allow workers to keep their jobs.  At some point this has to be paid back, the Fat Lady is singing and she wants her money back.   The Conservative Government has done more for the working class than Labour has ever done with the exception of the NHS.  Also the Labour Party is on the wrong side of the polls when it comes to this issue, care about home first, then spend when you have the money. 

Charity starts at HOME - UK overseas aid Cut - After Covid 19

BBC News: Reports " The government has won a Commons vote to lock in cuts to spending on overseas aid, despite a rebellion by Tory MPs.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Conservative Government had promised tax hikes if the Conservative Party MPs did not vote to confirm the reduction in overseas aid, that was something no real Conservative MP could vote for, if the Tories are about anything it is about TAX CUTS, not TAX HIKES.   Also the PM stated the Government has spent 407 billion on protecting the UK population from the economic effects of COVID - 19.   At some point this has to be paid back, the Conservative Party is about keeping the economy in the black and not in the red.   Thus the 25 MPs who voted with Labour need a real talk with their local Conservative Association, the Chief Whip should give them call, these chairmen and women should remind their errant MPs that they need to be selected for the next general election and thus should get back in line.