politics Archives - A Brighton Boy Blogs Consumer issues, recipes and apolitical thoughts from a Brighton native. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:28:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 2244370 Plebgate: Policeman vs. MP Slugfest https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/policeman-vs-mp-debacle/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/policeman-vs-mp-debacle/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:14:10 +0000 http://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/?p=494 Plebgate: Policeman vs. MP Slugfest by Jon

OK, I’ve talked about the dire state of our economy, which is what should really matter to all of us, particularly those in power. But let’s look at that one incident which has caused so much jabber and the use... Continue Reading →

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Cameron’s Economic Debacle is… OK, actually https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/camerons-economic-debacle/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/camerons-economic-debacle/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:10:53 +0000 http://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/?p=492 Cameron’s Economic Debacle is… OK, actually by Jon

So here’s a thing… you’re in a damaged vehicle at high speed… there’s an experienced driver at the wheel… and you tear him away from what he does best, replacing him with someone who smiles nicely but has never driven... Continue Reading →

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London Riots = democracy in trouble https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/london-riots-democracy-in-trouble/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/london-riots-democracy-in-trouble/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:34:48 +0000 http://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/?p=421 London Riots = democracy in trouble by Jon

The so-called riots in London are of course just theft, looting, arson and vandalism on a large organised scale. Disgusting and offensive as this may be, we have to ask ourselves why it has happened, and what we can do... Continue Reading →

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Achieving Greatness is a Thing of the Past https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/achieving-greatness-is-a-thing-of-the-past/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/achieving-greatness-is-a-thing-of-the-past/#respond Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:39:28 +0000 http://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/?p=357 Achieving Greatness is a Thing of the Past by Jon

All we were promised for the future... and what have we actually achieved in the last forty years? Are you one of the disappointed generation?

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People, Politics and The State of Britain https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/people-politics-and-the-state-of-britain/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/people-politics-and-the-state-of-britain/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:22:58 +0000 http://www.jonsilver.me.uk/jonsblog/?p=221 People, Politics and The State of Britain by Jon

People are always bemoaning the state of the country. They always have been, for as long as I can remember. “It’s not like it used to be, is it?” they say. They’re right of course, and perhaps it’s also right... Continue Reading →

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The Future of Air Travel – Someday, All Flights Will Be Made This Way https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/the-future-of-air-travel-someday-all-flights-will-be-made-this-way/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/the-future-of-air-travel-someday-all-flights-will-be-made-this-way/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:30:09 +0000 http://www.jonsilver.me.uk/jonsblog/index.php/2009/03/23/the-future-of-air-travel-someday-all-flights-will-be-made-this-way/ The Future of Air Travel – Someday, All Flights Will Be Made This Way by Jon

I love taking my shoes off at the end of a busy day. It’s the first thing I do when visiting my friends’ houses. But through the airport security, when I’m already being made to carry my outdoor coat, having... Continue Reading →

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