Category Archives: Politics

Whau Peys Siller-Heids Their Siller?

Posted on February 16, 2022 by davidsberry

This month, an old debate over who would pay the pensions in an independent Scotland resurfaced. It had been part of the debate in the run-up to the referendum eight years ago, when, in what seemed a strange outbreak of … Continue reading →

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History Repeating Itself?

Posted on February 13, 2022 by davidsberry

For weeks now, Vladimir Putin and his spokespersons have been protesting that Russia has no intentions of invading Ukraine. Though it may just be grandstanding to get Western attention—and perhaps a few concession—by playing the only face card he has; … Continue reading →

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The Road to Scindy V—Rebuilding Ambition

Posted on February 7, 2022 by davidsberry

“Don’t waste your time looking back; you are not going that way” —Ragar Lothbrok Though the heat of debate about Scottish independence has cooled somewhat over the last two years because of an understandable priority in dealing with Covid, what … Continue reading →

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Red Tape Iniquity

Posted on February 2, 2022 by davidsberry

Normally, aericles posted on this blog attempts to provide opinions that are, hopefully, informed, important and original. That last does not apply where others have already blazed a broad path, when the blog may include those thoughts. Only on rare … Continue reading →

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My Beautiful Laundrette-ski

Posted on January 30, 2022 by davidsberry

Britain’s current lining up with NATO allies in indignant criticism of Putin’s claim of defensive posture for Russia seems at odds with the cosy financial relationship that has grown up since well before the collapse of the Soviet Union and … Continue reading →

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На Запад! (Westward Ho!)

Posted on January 22, 2022 by davidsberry

Squeezed between Boris Johnson gaffes and cost-of-living crises, finally UK media led with dignitaries meeting in Geneva to talk turkey over growing tension between Russia and Ukraine. This shows this matter might now receive the level of attention it merits. … Continue reading →

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Meet the New Boss; Same as the Old Boss

Posted on January 18, 2022 by davidsberry

When President Franklin Roosevelt died in the closing months of WW2, his Vice-President of only 82 days Harry Truman assumed the office and went on to win another term in 1948. A Democrat from Missouri, Truman’s Southern origins made him … Continue reading →

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Economy of Veracity (The Art of)

Posted on January 13, 2022 by davidsberry

This week may seem the worst of Boris Johnson’s premiership, but as long ago as last April the leaders of six opposition parties penned a joint letter, accusing him of breaching the high standard of honesty demanded by both the … Continue reading →

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The Road to Scindy IV—Europe As Partner

Posted on January 9, 2022 by davidsberry

Two years after Brexit was “done”, several major loose ends remain untied, resulting in repercussions for which adequate adjustments have yet to be made. Among these are the Northern Ireland protocol, a final trade agreement, additional documentation restricting trade (especially … Continue reading →

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Paucity of Esteem

Posted on December 27, 2021 by davidsberry

Unnoticed in December’s news flurry of pandemic panics and Boris blunders was an item of importance. On December 21st, all 32 council leaders signed a joint letter to the First Minister, highlighting their belief that local government had again been … Continue reading →

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