Nicholas Bishop
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I am a freelance writer currently writing for Blasting News and HubPages. I mainly write about politics. But have and will cover all subjects when the need arises.
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Should Sunak Have Waited?. Content Warning.
When Mr. Sunak announced in May he was calling an election on 4 July many could not believe it. As the former Prime Minister suggested, he would hold the election at the back end of the year. Some thought he would hold the election in November. As Sunak stood there in the pouring rain announcing the election, the rain seemed like a bad omen. Voters on the 4 July rejected him en mass and rained on his parade ending his reign. After much soul-searching and licking their wounds, the Tories elected a new leader. Kemi Badenoch is yet another female leader who has been likened to (again) Mrs. T (Thatcher). Before her May and Truss were likened to Thatcher and where are they now?
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump: On NATO.
Trump during his last term in office was always pulling out of this or that. If he didn't think anything was worth the US's time or money, he pulled out. Trump famously pulled out of the nuclear agreement between the West and Iran. Trump thought the deal let Iran off the hook. So Trump pulled the US out of the deal which was championed by Obama. Trump then hit Iran with heavy sanctions which crippled its economy. The sanctions hurt ordinary Iranians more than top officials as sanctions sadly do.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Sir Keir in France.
Yesterday in the UK the nation remembered the fallen of two world wars and wars since. To remember all those members of the armed services who had given their lives in conflicts. All across the nation from the Cenotaph in London to similar shrines like the Cenotaph similar events happened. While it is a shame that humans still seek to resolve differences through mass killing (war), you have to respect the actions of the armed forces. It is governments that fall out not the people. While we may question the motivations of war you must respect the bravery of the armed forces past and present.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
A Nightmare on Trump Street for Iran.. Content Warning.
So Trump will gain the keys to the White House on January 20. Followers of Trump in the US and around the world will be celebrating. Enemies of the resurrected tan man will be horrified inside the US and outside. There were many reasons for Trump's victory and Kamala's defeat. However, this article is not about what made Trump win and Kamala lose. Ms. Harris does have one thing on her side though, at 59 she can run again if chosen. Trump on the other hand at 78 spritely as he is agewise the clock is ticking.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Second Coming of Trump.. Content Warning.
Whether you like it or not, the US has elected its 47th President. Or should that be, the re-election of Donald Trump? It has taken four years of Biden's Presidency to get the 'Tango' man re-elected. In that time, Trump faced court appearances and other misdemeanours allegedly connected to him. Despite all this, Trump is now the man to take over from Biden in January 2025.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Badenoch's New Cabinet.
Kemi Badenoch has put together her new Shadow Cabinet. Ms. Badenoch held her first shadow cabinet meeting today. Ms. Badenoch needed to get her ministers in place as His Majesty's Official Opposition. The opposition in UK politics plays a role in holding the government to account. She will question the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs (Prime Minister's Questions).
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Rachel Speaks About Her Budget.. Content Warning.
Before Rachel Reeves announced her budget on Wednesday many thought there was no difference between the Tories and Labour. Such was the cynical view of people tired of both political parties. However, Rachel Reeves's budget has exposed clear blue water between the government and their Tory predecessors.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Ceasefire Soon!. Content Warning.
The war still wages in the Middle East or Western Asia as it is sometimes called. Israel waits for Iran's strike back, Hamas is still fighting with Israel in Gaza, and the Houthis and pro-ran-elements in Iraq and Syria are still a threat. Israel and Hezbollah are still lobbing projectiles at each other. There seems to be no way out of this continuing cycle of conflict. There have been a myriad peace deals on the table. However, so far they have all come to nought. So, the suffering on all sides goes on and on.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Badenoch: Offering Jobs in Her Cabinet.. Content Warning.
We will soon know who will succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader. Two candidates are the clear favourites one is Robert Jenrick and one is Kemi Badenoch. Badenoch seems to be the clear favourite amongst the Tory members.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Israel Strikes Back!. Content Warning.
Israel has threatened retaliation to the October 1st attack by Iran. The US told the Israelis not to hit nuclear or oil industry sites. The US also told Iran not to hit back and these tit-for-tat attacks should end now. Netanyahu and his cabinet had been mulling over which targets to strike in Iran.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
