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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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
Starmer Hopes to Meet Trump.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer after his keynote speech at the Labour Conference jetted off to the New York United Nations General Assembly. While there Sir Keir will be meeting with current US President Joe Biden. He will also meet Biden's heir apparent and potential POTUS Kamala Harris. A team from the Labour Party has already met Ms. Harris to endorse her. The Democrats are the US equivalent of the UK's Labour Party.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Erdogan: Critiques Netanyahu.. Content Warning.
Israel is still raining down death and destruction on Gaza with no end in sight. Thousands of Gazans lie dead, maimed, or will suffer from PTSD for the rest of their lives. Lord knows how many bodies lie under the rubble. Israel has achieved some success in neutralizing Hamas. Some hostages have been recovered from Gaza either dead or alive. Gazans wander from place to place never knowing if the IDF will bomb them alleging that where they are is a Hamas stronghold. Israelis have demonstrated since the beginning of the war where Hamas killed one thousand, some odd Israelis. Hoping Israel will negotiate with the remnants of Hamas in Gaza, to end the war, and bring the hostages home. Israel despite its firepower and military might has failed to destroy Hamas. While much of its military and tunnel system lies in ruins, many of its fighters, leaders, and operatives are dead, it still can bring grief to the IDF. In hit-and-run attacks, Israel's equipment is being destroyed be it tanks, bulldozers, etc. The IDF's dead must be at least 1,000 or more taken out by Hamas fighters.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump Admits He Could Lose.
Reality may be dawning in the mind of the former POTUS (President of The United States), he may lose. Trump is normally upbeat and defiant but two brushes with death via thwarted assassination attempts may have made him think. No doubt, Trump still wants to win the presidential race, however, having been within inches of leaving this life, Trump may have had time to reflect. Maybe, winning or losing doesn't matter to him anymore. Maybe, he is realizing there is more to life than being President of the United States. I am speculating here but who knows what goes through people's minds.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Monk Kevin McGrath Condemns Withdrawl of Winter Fuel Allowance.. Content Warning.
Ex-Monk Kevin McGrath turned social worker has condemned ending the Winter Fuel Allowance for OAPs. The monk and his wife, have had to downsize and live in a small apartment on the edge of town. The monk and his spouse want to keep fuel bills minimal this winter. The monk talking to fellow OAPs has stated that many of them are worried about the coming winter. While others, find the process of applying for Pension Credit embarrassing. If you are found to be eligible for this benefit, you will receive the winter fuel allowance.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Meticulous Mossad: Exploding Devices.. Content Warning.
Hezbollah received the shock of its life when its communication devices exploded. Literally in their faces, pagers and walkie-talkies exploded killing 9 operatives and injuring 3,000 Hezbollah members. The funny thing was Hasan Nasrallah, Head of Hezbollah, warned his operatives not to use mobile phones in case Israel was tracking them. Hence, Hezbollah switched to low-tech and old tech to communicate like pagers and walkie-talkies. How ironic, then that these devices exploded causing such harm and carnage to Hezbollah.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Keir and Giorgia: Hand in Hand?. Content Warning.
Who would have thought two politicians from supposed different political spectrums would have met in agreement over migration? Sir Keir Starmer flew out to Rome to receive a red carpet and military band welcome from Giorgia Meloni.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
