I have it on good authority that he UK and the US are two of the world's greatest democracies. The Greeks may have invented it, but it took the Brits and the Yanks to show them how democracy should be done.
Tag: Donald Trump
Presumption of guilt
Trump is prostrate in the political gutter, awash with lies and deceit, proclaiming his honesty and sincerity in a manner that makes him less believable with every utterance.
Bad or mad?
It is said that we should not attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. But there comes a point where it hardly matter. When the harm being done is severe and possibly irreparable, whether or not there is malicious intent becomes a point of academic interest only. There may be a … Continue reading Bad or mad?
The hyena’s view
I smiled at the reference to Theresa May's "Chequers Brexit compromise plan". Whether or not it is accurate to call it a "compromise" is open to debate. The term has overtones of a strong negotiating position which are inappropriate. It suggests that May has a range of options. It implies that she's in a position … Continue reading The hyena’s view
Donald Trump is not a GlobalScot
This isn't really a proper blog post. More an explanation of why I now have three articles in draft form and am making no progress with any of them.On Wednesday 25 April I watched Donald Trump's appearance before the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament. Those of you who also witnessed this … Continue reading Donald Trump is not a GlobalScot
Peter A Bell 