Would it surprise you to know that choosing between left and right is not a real choice when you vote? Many people instinctively, or through experience, come to this realisation. Perhaps if we understood why our vote seems to do so little we might choose differently and could change politics wholesale. Your vote could make a difference, but only if you get beyond rhetoric and look instead at what is actually happening.
The disproportional relationship between the national share of votes and the number of seats won in the House of Commons has again come to the fore in the wake of the 2024 UK General Election. Is it time for our First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system to be replaced?
If ID cards become mandatory we will lose much of our remaining liberty. Only law-abiding citizens lose out.
“I have thought a lot about why those of us who believe in liberty, as a solution, have done so poorly in convincing others of its benefits. If liberty is what we claim it is- the principle that protects all personal, social and economic decisions necessary for maximum prosperity and the best chance for peace- it should be an easy sell. Yet, history has shown that the masses have been quite receptive to the promises of authoritarians which are rarely if ever fulfilled.”
Lots of thoughts running through my head on this topic. I’m still learning all about it, so my opinions and understanding which follows might not be accurate. Feel free to comment your thoughts, opinions or amendments on my Facebook page where I’ll be sharing this.
Given that free speech ought to be defended, and that the TV license is indefensible, what is to be done?
Charity is a virtue that expands the character of the giver while helping the receiver, entitlement makes a virtue of theft and coercion.
The ‘research’ of Kinsey was Mengele ‘science’. Kick him and his influence out of your schools, and teach your children the truth.
Which set of rogues to trust with our safety? The unknown demonised suspect terrorists, or the known corrupt self serving government? Shall I toss a coin?
It may be more precise to say that ‘climate change’ has become the catch-all… for human population control.
