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A Kingdom United?
A deeper look into the events and actions within the U.K. Aiming to analyse and discuss the effects events have on our daily lives, the media portrayal of such events and the political wrangling they create.
The Wake of the Week - Everyday Stories
Sunday, 28 Nov 2010 — Contributed by MrShaw
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The most interesting story I have read recently was about the English Defense League attempting to forge links with minority groups in England such as the Sikh, Jewish and gay communities. The move is likely to be to fuel hatred of the Muslim community, and in fact the EDL were formed in response to Islamic terrorist activities last year. It has also been stated that they have made firm ties with The Tea Party. The EDL have been opening divisions specifically to exploit religious tensions for there own gain. There has been report of a "Jewish Division", which I think is a very dangerous move, and wonder if the gentleman in question will be allowed to wear the customary Doc Marten's his chosen fascists deem uniform. Truly scary. The EDL are setting these up under the banner of assisting other in response to encroaching Sharia Law. The EDL Facebook page states "After all, leftists have portrayed themselves for decades as the only ones really interested in promoting a progressive and inclusive agenda: homosexual rights, women's equality, minority rights, reproductive rights, immigration, world peace, among others." Amazing they would even try this type of stunt, but propaganda is propaganda after all. EDL have denied being a racist group and have stated that they will not tolerate violence. Meanwhile, founder of the group, Stephen Lennon denied assaulting a police officer during clashes with Islamic protesters in west London. I hope he is found guilty in the forthcoming trial.
- Communities Secretary Eric Pickled Egg has told local councils not to be Grinchs over Christmas, and make sure that the good people of "Dumbed down England" get the false sense of Christmas cheer that the Conservative Party are driving through, directly after their "The last lot were crap, here comes the movie stars" media campaign. Nobody is buying it though, certainly nor around here where local councils are switching off lights due to purse strings being very tight and probably dont give two figs what Mr Pickles says. His party are not that popular where I come from. It is grim up North, especially when the Political version of Willy Loman is in power. I wonder if Cameron ever utters "I'm the New England man. I am vital in New England" to himself.
- It was foot in mouth switch around situation for Mark Sedwill, Senior Official for Nato. Mr Sedwill had said that Children are safer in Kabul than London, New York or Glasgow. He then clarified that this statement was badly put and what he should have said was that they were not, or sort of were, or whatever the bosses have decided the story that the public should swallow. Poor, very poor. Does anyone else feel like this is the puppet masters overplaying the game a little?
- The last occurrence of a Harrier Jump Jet taking off from the HMS Ark Royal has taken place. You can watch the video here.
- The snow continues to fall in England, grinding everything to a halt apart from the media outlets it would seem, who have kept up a steady barrage of stories about the weather. Last night we also had a little bit of thunder chucked in for good measure, and I don't know if it was the wine I was drinking, or just my glasses playing tricks on me, but I could have sworn that the light had a blue tinge to it. In response to the severe weather, 12,000 Tons of salt has been diverted from their original destination of Germany to help clear roads and will be distributed throughout East Yorkshire, Pembrokeshire, Gloucestershire, Bradford, Sheffield and Fife initially. Councils use around 60,000 tons per day. Here are some pictures that are much better than mine. I also discovered that Rockport shoes are better than Doc Marten's for sliding around on the ice
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Image by Getty Images via @daylife
Thousands of protesters have been marching through the streets of Dublin in protest of the changes that have been brought about by their government in a package called "The Austerity Programme". The fall of mighty seems to be happening everywhere at the moment.
- Bernard Matthews, famed for his "Bootiful" catchphrase during adverts for his company, has passed away.
- Student protests continue and it demand attention, as all good student protests do. Thankfully the media is focusing more on the peaceful side at the moment, with the coverage of Sunday sit ins at Twelve Universities including Plymouth, Leeds, Cambridge, Newcastle, Edinburgh and University College London. Students are outraged at what is basically an escalation of costs by about 300%. Not good. I intend to study in the future, and wanted to make use of the fine education system we have here (or the reputation of one, the reality is likely to be a little different I fear) in the future and realised that my course fees are the equivalent of a mortgage deposit for a nice little flat in the North East. Bloody Tories. They have also written to Red Ed and accused John McDonnell of dangerous and reckless comments, after he said students facing tuition fee rises had no other alternative to direct action.
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Brrrrrrrritain
I have't got a lot to say this week, but i do have a point, or at least, something to say...
Isn't it just lovely, the weather this week is by far my favourite news item. Great photosnaps and mobile phone videos that have recorded the country coming to a halt. Oh no, it's snow, i have work but i can't go, when will it stop? no one knows...
And here is my point, in a completely coincidental turn of events the political weather has mirrored the actual weather. Britain is in turmoil. And you know what, the only thing people are doing is going on facebook and complaining. Get outside you house loafer and start digging your way out!
Herein lies my point, whatever has caused Britain's nationwide unhappiness, they are content to let it be, as a nation we will sit, drink tea and weather the storm. Unfortunately for us, as the snow Blizzards will eventually come to a halt, the media shit blizzards will continue to come thick and fast
May your house be free from Tigers
Seize the skull!
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