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We can all of course look at the term Abuse in the light of the current geo-political situation. I am thinking orange boiler suits, cages, torture (coercion, ’softening up’ and all it’s other euphemisms), video pleas, electrodes, dogs baring teeth and the list goes on. But beyond this is the genocide executed by the ‘righteous’.

My question is at what point will ‘legal’ genocide be called war? When does that transition happen? Why is it that the 20th century, with hindsight, is probably the bloodiest in history? And what have we learnt from it? Has technological innovations freed us from the shackles of ignorance or allowed us to perpetuate these mis-beliefs that we are the best and no one has the right to judge us. We know what’s best for the world.

I see that in the current UK government. I see the attitude that ‘we are the best’ and neither the populace nor the upholders of the law, the judiciary, know really what’s right for the country. The Government seemingly believes that by telling us we are in trouble, we will believe we are in trouble. By upholding the freedom of speech and liberties which we have fought for, we are protecting it. Of course to continue preserve these ‘Universal Rights’ we must take a few of them away..(Articles 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 and so on).

I think about Myanmar and the states of Shan and Karen. I think about the ubiquitous Palestinian-Israeli issue. And of course what is being done in the name of my fellow citizens by this government. The desire to rush through this new legislation which is purported to be necessary to uphold the birthplace of democracy. Of course, that democracy goes out of the window in order maintain democracy. I foresee the use of the Parliament Act again to push through this bill. Of course the great and good of this land will believe it is the right thing to do as the UK’s Biggest Selling ‘News’paper will tell us to do so. In fact so does The Times, so its gotta be the only thing to do!

Finally, I want to say that this headline is just a little misleading if you read the whole article. Muslim Leaders are NOT shocked by the Police’s success. At the end of the day it is their taxes which helped this guy to be comvicted. Of course, that is assuming that muslims DO pay taxes and aren’t just a bunch of sponging asylum seekers who are claiming benefit and working illegally. And of course making their 15 children work as well until they can be married off at 12 like ‘all good muslim children’.

When does a person’s confidence drop?

I guess when it is suppressed. When that person’s pride and self respect are trodden on. When the people around them do not pay attention. When the people supposed to love them will say the words, but the actions speak otherwise. Bob Dylan asked, ‘How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man?’ I ask how much abuse must a person take before they consider themselves an animal.

I have yet to see an Islamic country accept women as equals. The ‘glorious’ Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently had elections. Eh? Elections in a kingdom? Doesn’t make sense. Well neither to me does it make sense to give women the vote. I mean let’s face a few facts. Women should not be driving (it is dangerous!!). So unfortunately as the voting booths are so far from most people’s homes, how will the good women of the country get to those voting booths. See, there is logic in everything.

So back to abuse. I have been abused and without a doubt I abuse others. God forbid physically, but I have caused hurt to individuals. I think we all have. From a simple comment like, ‘Ugh…what are you eating?’, to ‘What on earth are you wearing?’.
But when I realise I am doing it I feel bad…..but I can’t being myself to apologise because I’m not sure if I offended the other person. And then the situation is just awkward.

It’s winter’s final fling with the British Isles (I hope). It snowed properly last night. For London, that is some major achievement. And it seems like we didnt have the disaster of a couple of years ago. I remember that day because it took me 5 hours to do a 45 minute journey to Heathrow from my house.

But this year so far we have been let off lightly. The spattering outside my house was reasonable…but I would have liked some proper stuff. Of course I wouldn’t want it to last like it does in places like Canada.

Roll on Summer!!!

UPDATE:

Hee hee!

I don’t care. They can get married. But I SOOOO wish I didn’t have to pay for it. I know that Charles earns most of his crust off the Duchy of Cornwall (Approx. £4m per year), but I don’t expect that the cost of the whole operation, i.e. security, household expenses etc, will be paid out of his pocket.

There are some Republicans and Diana who are livid about this, but frankly I don’t see why they should be. Both parties have moot causes. We are not likely to get rid of the Monarchy and well we know about Diana. Live and Let Live?

Onto Camilla as a person, I think I have a little respect for her in that she has responded to critics well, i.e. with silence to years of abuse about her looks. To her discredit and also to Charles’, they should have broken off the relationship way back when. I mean she must really love him to have hung around for so long and always been the 3rd person. She lacks a little self respect in that department, but then I suppose she is also a good example that if you are patient and persevere, you will eventually get what you want.

I suppose congratulations are in order.

A friend of mine told me today about how they had split up with their girlfriend and it got me thinking. I used to be a pretty lonely character and kind of craved attention. In fact to a certain degree I still do. I remember the wishful thinking as I watched TV on my own, or spent hours doing nothing as I spent time wallowing in self-pity. Or even reminiscing past relationships and picking up the phone when I clearly know I shouldn’t

But I have forgotten all of that and am surprised by how easy it is to do so. Is this something which happens to everyone in a relationship? I suppose it is the age old complaint of ‘You take me for granted’ which should get us thinking about how much we get out of being in a loving relationship. But I guess that rarely happens. And its only when it all falls down that we realise what we have lost out on.

Well with Valentine’s Day less than a week away, I feel a timely reminder is due to all those people out there to remember their partners AND THEIR FRIENDS! I admit I do take for granted my relationships and this is a form of an apology. I cannot promise to be the best person in the world…but I will try.

As to my friend, all I can say is that it will get better, as you know.

Seemingly teaching your kid how to drive should really be started when they can reach pedals. (Link courtesy of Z)

I just want to know how a 4-year old can get the whole..’If I put it in R, then the car will go the other way’. Hell, I have a 32 year old cousin who still can’t understand that reverse means you have to look backwards.

Busy again at the moment….will start posting soon. Why?

We have no central heating. Boiler has packed up and a dodgy plumber made us buy the wrong one!!! So now we are rushing to get a decent plumber who will recommend the correct boiler and fit it. All with a 7 month old crawling around the house in her overcoat and trying to stick her fingers into the portable heaters!