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[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

22 hours ago, Fernando said:

We will never have world peace. It's short live because love of money brings about the worst. 

Peace will only happen until The USA and Europe establish equality between Israelis and Palestinians. 

Pretending Hamas is the root issue is a farce. 

[cosmicway 1,333]

45 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Peace will only happen until The USA and Europe establish equality between Israelis and Palestinians. 

Pretending Hamas is the root issue is a farce. 

Someone is firing those rockets and it's not me.

[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

If you want to restore political will you need to restore accountability and trust. Israel just as much as Palestine need to attest to their record like you would have any nation do, but because Israel is an ally to the West and England this won't ever happen. Even if Hamas is obliterated tomorrow, Israel will still receive billions from the United States government along with diplomatic and military support from both the UK and US. 

There won't be peace. 

[lucio 5,418]

Only isolated countries like Iceland with a low population and homogenous culture have a realistic of long term peace. Especially with resources likely to get scarce soon 

[Vesper 30,085]

Jonathan Pie

I’m not one to mince words at the best of times, but well, brace yourself for my take on Suella Braverman.

 

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Macron to israel -''stop killing babies, children and old people''

They are killing the people in hospitals and schools now, and murdered 102 UN officials.

A baby or infant incinerated or blown to pieces every 10 minutes. 

[manpe 10,861]

8 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Macron to israel -''stop killing babies, children and old people''

They are killing the people in hospitals and schools now, and murdered 102 UN officials.

A baby or infant incinerated or blown to pieces every 10 minutes. 

Is Macron trying to pretend like France has never killed civilians as a result of war? Or I don't understand what gives him moral validity to scold others...  Also if I'm not mistaken, Macron is the same guy who tried be soft and compassionate towards Putin after he did the same in Ukraine. Again, why should anybody listen to him? Is he trying to win Palestinian votes in next elections or smth?

Edited November 11, 2023 by manpe

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

On 10/11/2023 at 10:23, Fulham Broadway said:

Squaddie is right

 

Strange seeing men your served with on YouTube talking absolute facts!

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

3 hours ago, manpe said:

Is Macron trying to pretend like France has never killed civilians as a result of war? Or I don't understand what gives him moral validity to scold others...  Also if I'm not mistaken, Macron is the same guy who tried be soft and compassionate towards Putin after he did the same in Ukraine. Again, why should anybody listen to him? Is he trying to win Palestinian votes in next elections or smth?

Yup, and probably trying to nip the impending riots in Marseille and Paris suburbs in the bud.

[KEVINAA 129]

https://youtube.com/@csis

Center for Strategic & International Studies - https://www.csis.org/

 

Live stream coming up later today.

Gaza - the human toll

 

 

[Vesper 30,085]

9 hours ago, KEVINAA said:

https://youtube.com/@csis

Center for Strategic & International Studies - https://www.csis.org/

 

Live stream coming up later today.

Gaza - the human toll

 

 

In the University of Pennsylvania's 2019 Global Go To Think Tanks Report, CSIS is ranked the number one think tank in the United States across all fields, the "Top Defense and National Security Think Tank" in the world, and the fourth-best think tank in the world. It was named as a "Defense and National Security Center of Excellence for 2016–2018".

Edited November 13, 2023 by Vesper

[Vesper 30,085]

David Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary
Former PM makes surprise comeback as part of reshuffle in which Suella Braverman replaced by James Cleverly as home secretary

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/nov/13/david-cameron-returns-to-uk-government-as-foreign-secretary

David Cameron has returned to government as UK foreign secretary, in a stunning comeback for the former prime minister that highlighted Rishi Sunak’s willingness to take risks as he looks to revive his political fortunes.

Downing Street announced on Monday that Cameron would join the government, accepting a peerage in order to do so, as part of a wider reshuffle in which Suella Braverman was sacked as home secretary and replaced by the foreign secretary, James Cleverly.

A spokesperson also confirmed Jeremy Hunt would remain as chancellor.

Cameron posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “We are facing a daunting set of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand by our allies, strengthen our partnerships and make sure our voice is heard.

“While I have been out of front-line politics for the last seven years, I hope that my experience – as Conservative Leader for eleven years and Prime Minister for six – will assist me in helping the Prime Minister to meet these vital challenges.”

Cameron stood down in 2016 after losing the Brexit referendum, but reportedly told friends in 2018 he wanted to return to frontline politics, preferably as foreign secretary.

Since then he has maintained a relatively low profile, though he became embroiled in scandal two years ago when he lobbied government ministers to provide financing for the now-insolvent financial services company Greensill Capital.

He returned to the headlines last month when he said Sunak’s decision to cancel the HS2 high-speed train line between Birmingham and Manchester was wrong, adding: “We are heading in the wrong direction.”

Cameron has also been a strong supporter of the UK retaining its commitment to spending 0.7% of gross national income on international aid, a commitment Sunak has since junked.

Cameron said in his online statement: “Though I may have disagreed with some individual decisions, it is clear to me that Rishi Sunak is a strong and capable Prime Minister, who is showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time. I want to help him to deliver the security and prosperity our country needs and be part of the strongest possible team that serves the United Kingdom and that can be presented to the country when the General Election is held.”

Sunak’s decision to bring back Cameron is likely to please moderates in the Conservative party who have been dismayed by Braverman’s aggressively rightwing rhetoric on issues such as immigration, policing and homelessness.

It could also fuel anger on the right of the party, especially given Cameron’s last meaningful political action was to lead the failed campaign to remain in the EU.

Reacting to Cameron’s appointment: Pat McFadden MP, Labour’s National Campaign Coordinator, said: “A few weeks ago Rishi Sunak said David Cameron was part of a failed status quo, now he’s bringing him back as his life raft.

“This puts to bed the prime minister’s laughable claim to offer change from 13 years of Tory failure.”

 

Edited November 13, 2023 by Vesper

[Vesper 30,085]

Suella Braverman has set herself against the very values Britain fought for

Few people in public life have done more recently to whip up division or sow the seeds of hatred

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/11/starmer-braverman-set-herself-against-values-britain-fought/

[cosmicway 1,333]

7 hours ago, Vesper said:

Suella Braverman has set herself against the very values Britain fought for

Few people in public life have done more recently to whip up division or sow the seeds of hatred

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/11/starmer-braverman-set-herself-against-values-britain-fought/

I think Suella is suffering from a syndrome occuring in some semi-Pakistani people.
It's the syndrome of whitism - they want to become white.
Being a Tory is only a mild instance of the syndrome but it seems she is afflicted by the works.
The Tory party has carried out research and they are appointing such people as home secretary.

Edited November 13, 2023 by cosmicway

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

7 hours ago, Vesper said:

David Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary
Former PM makes surprise comeback as part of reshuffle in which Suella Braverman replaced by James Cleverly as home secretary

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/nov/13/david-cameron-returns-to-uk-government-as-foreign-secretary

David Cameron has returned to government as UK foreign secretary, in a stunning comeback for the former prime minister that highlighted Rishi Sunak’s willingness to take risks as he looks to revive his political fortunes.

Downing Street announced on Monday that Cameron would join the government, accepting a peerage in order to do so, as part of a wider reshuffle in which Suella Braverman was sacked as home secretary and replaced by the foreign secretary, James Cleverly.

A spokesperson also confirmed Jeremy Hunt would remain as chancellor.

Cameron posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “We are facing a daunting set of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand by our allies, strengthen our partnerships and make sure our voice is heard.

“While I have been out of front-line politics for the last seven years, I hope that my experience – as Conservative Leader for eleven years and Prime Minister for six – will assist me in helping the Prime Minister to meet these vital challenges.”

Cameron stood down in 2016 after losing the Brexit referendum, but reportedly told friends in 2018 he wanted to return to frontline politics, preferably as foreign secretary.

Since then he has maintained a relatively low profile, though he became embroiled in scandal two years ago when he lobbied government ministers to provide financing for the now-insolvent financial services company Greensill Capital.

He returned to the headlines last month when he said Sunak’s decision to cancel the HS2 high-speed train line between Birmingham and Manchester was wrong, adding: “We are heading in the wrong direction.”

Cameron has also been a strong supporter of the UK retaining its commitment to spending 0.7% of gross national income on international aid, a commitment Sunak has since junked.

Cameron said in his online statement: “Though I may have disagreed with some individual decisions, it is clear to me that Rishi Sunak is a strong and capable Prime Minister, who is showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time. I want to help him to deliver the security and prosperity our country needs and be part of the strongest possible team that serves the United Kingdom and that can be presented to the country when the General Election is held.”

Sunak’s decision to bring back Cameron is likely to please moderates in the Conservative party who have been dismayed by Braverman’s aggressively rightwing rhetoric on issues such as immigration, policing and homelessness.

It could also fuel anger on the right of the party, especially given Cameron’s last meaningful political action was to lead the failed campaign to remain in the EU.

Reacting to Cameron’s appointment: Pat McFadden MP, Labour’s National Campaign Coordinator, said: “A few weeks ago Rishi Sunak said David Cameron was part of a failed status quo, now he’s bringing him back as his life raft.

“This puts to bed the prime minister’s laughable claim to offer change from 13 years of Tory failure.”

 

Time to put CCTV on the pig pens.......

An unofficial biography of David Cameron written by the Conservative donor Lord Ashcroft contains a series of allegations. They include that the prime minister spent time in a drug-taking environment at university, that he took part in a bizarre dinner club initiation ritual, and another claim about Cameron’s knowledge of the peer’s offshore tax status.

One specific allegation is that, in the words of the Daily Mail, Cameron took part in an initiation ceremony in which he “put his penis” into a dead pig’s mouth. It cites a source – a current MP – who claims to have seen photographic evidence. It allegedly took place at a notorious Oxford University drinking club, the Piers Gaveston Society.