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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Trump Complains!. Content Warning.
It is only natural that Labour activists would go to the US and campaign for Kamala Harris. Ms. Harris as the Democratic nominee for President has re-energised their campaign. Their campaign was going nowhere when Biden was their candidate. The Democrats had to gently push Biden out of the campaign especially, after the disastrous Biden debate with Trump. Biden reluctantly stepped aside nominating his VP as his successor.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Conference to Settle Gaza. Content Warning.
The dream of returning to Gaza was dead and buried. Long after settlers from Israel had been uprooted and the land handed to Palestinians. Now with the war in Gaza still in full swing despite the death of Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar, many Jews are thinking of settling in Gaza again. Far-right politicians in Netanyahu's cabinet like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Smotrich are fanning the flames of this. Israel has been turning right for years now, as the idea of a two-state solution has died. Netanyahu himself is the Godfather of Jewish fascism so for him to be in coalition with other fascists is not surprising.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Sir Keir: On Israel and Russia.. Content Warning.
Having come from a meeting with his counterparts: Joe Biden, US President, Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor, and Emmanual Macron, French President, Sir Keir Starmer was addressing the issues of Israel and Russia.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Zelenskyy Warns 10,000 North Korean Troops On Their Way.. Content Warning.
Russia is being aided in its ongoing war with Ukraine. Iran and China are supporting Russia's position in fighting Ukraine. That support is not just moral support but sending arms to help 'Vlad The Invader'. Iran has been sending suicide drones that have wreaked havoc in Ukraine. China has not openly declared it is sending weapons but it would not be a surprise.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Weapon More Deadlier Than Nukes.. Content Warning.
Things are hotting up between Iran and Israel and it looks incredibly dangerous. Since 7 October 2023 when Hamas launched a massacre of 1,200 Israelis. Also taking 200 hostages into Gaza. What followed was the massive devastation of Gaza by the Israeli Defence Forces. Whether Hamas hides its operatives and weapons in civilian areas or not Israel has attacked every target you can imagine in Gaza. Churches, mosques, medical facilities, education places, in fact, the whole fabric of what constitutes a civil society has been destroyed. Gazans have moved all over the place to safety at the behest of the IDF to keep out of "Harm's way". Two words that the Israelis love using but it has not kept them out of harm's way. So-called safe zones have also been bombed killing innocent people. Israel always claims Hamas is hiding out in these places. And yet, for all their massive attacks on Gaza Hamas like the the Elton John song says is still standing. No doubt, Hamas has suffered much destruction and operatives dead. The way to get weapons from Egypt has been blocked off as the IDF now control the border crossing between Gaza and Israel. However, Hamas still seems to have a large supply of munitions. And what they don't have they improvise, even using unexploded IDF bombs against Israeli forces.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
UBI: It Not Now, When?. Content Warning.
In 2024 we are stuck with last-century ideas of how to earn a living, the economy, and benefits. With people living longer in the UK the retirement age on the present trajectory will keep increasing. By these means, some of us won't make it to retirement while others may be too old and too ill to hang around long enough to enjoy the fruits of retirement. With prices on energy costs, shopping, etc, still going through the roof an urgent plan should/could be put into place now!
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Europa Clipper: Destination Europa.
Humans have looked up at the night sky and wondered "Are we the only form of life"? Books, movies, documentaries etc, have covered this subject ad infinitum. As Arthur C. Clarke once mused "If there is life in the universe, that is scary. If there isn't that is equally scary" (That's not an exact quotation but you get my drift with apologies to the late Mr. Clarke).
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in Earth
Elite Golani Brigade Base Hit.. Content Warning.
Hezbollah launched a swarm of drones into Israel that got through Israel's sophisticated air defence network. The drones or drone struck a base of the elite Golani Brigade in Binyamina, a town south of Haifa. 7 people were injured and 4 Israeli soldiers were killed. The sirens that normally warn of an incoming attack failed to go off. Questions are being asked in Israel how did Hezbollah pull off such an attack? Did it get lucky or has Hezbollah found a way around the IDF's sophisticated air defence network? Were the sirens hacked?
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Iran's Supreme Leader: Friday Sermon.. Content Warning.
The present Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei took Friday prayers. Something this old man has not done in 4 years. Iran is now at a pivotal point in its history. The way things are going Iran could find itself at war with Israel and the USA. Iran has attacked Israel twice this year with missile and drone barrages. One in April and one on the 1 October. Many label these attacks ineffective as Israel's advanced air defence system seemed to take care of most of the missiles. Some got through on both occasions and did some damage but no lives were lost. This was largely because the Iron Dome and other advanced air defence systems are - accurate. In this second attack, some missiles hit Iranian air bases. Satellite photos showed bases had taken damage from the Iranian projectiles. Some say some of Israel's jets were damaged or taken out. How true this is we cannot tell in the fog of war.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Starmers' Pay Back £6,000.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir when he was elected this year promised to clean up the mess and sleaze the Tories had left behind. After 14 years of Tory sleaze and corruption many thought and still think, he is the man for the job. To thunderous applause, the Starmers entered Downing Street.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Qassem: Vows Defiance.. Content Warning.
No doubt about it, Hezbollah has taken a pasting from Israel. The death of their Secretary General Hasan Nasrallah, the deaths of senior commanders, Hezbollah infrastructure and fighters taken out, and exploding communication devices, to mention but a few of their calamities. Lebanese civilians have died both in Beirut and in other parts of the country. Lebanese by the thousands have fled southern Lebanon under the Israeli bombardment.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
