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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Johnny Ball on Cancel Culture.. Content Warning.
Johnny Ball was a TV presenter in the UK in the 1970s and 80s. If you are British and grew up in those times, you will remember this beloved national treasure of Britain. I remember Ball presenting a programme as a kid. It was called "Think of a Number" and it was all about how simple maths connected to things you would never think it did. He made maths interesting and fun for kids. As a kid, I hated maths, and I still do. However, Mr. Ball made maths fun and taught it in a way that resonated with me. And no doubt, all kids from that time who hated the thought of maths wished they had a teacher like him. I remember my teacher at school in my later years before leaving school at 16. A horrible man with black hair, a black beard and glasses (maybe that's why I have a phobia of people with beards and glasses today). When I used to nod in reply to him, he said, "You look like one of those blaady toy dogs in the back of a car that nods its head as the car goes along"!
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Is Russia Washing Its Hands of Iran?. AI-Generated.
As the Iranian Foreign Minister flies into Moscow, what's going to happen in light of the US's raid on Iranian nuclear facilities? Trump said "Bullseye", meaning the US raid, including B2 bombers dropping bunker buster bombs. Massive damage was done to these places, some buried deep in the mountains, with reinforced concrete. No munition could get to them, only the bunker buster bombs dropped by the USAF.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Maryam Rajavi Rejoices!. Content Warning.
Well, Trumpy Boy finally carried out what he had threatened Iran with. This morning, US B-2 bombers presumably carrying bunker buster bombs utterly "obliterating" these sites in Trump's words. Trump had threatened Iran time and again that there would be military action if the Iranians did not agree to scrap their nuclear programme. Trump has a reputation for being true to his word, and this morning's strikes prove yet again that he not only walks the walk but talks the talk.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Teaching LGBTQ to Kids?. Content Warning.
I could not believe what I heard when I heard my stepson's wife speaking about teaching the subject of LGBTQ issues to her daughter. A young, impressionable girl under 10, how can that be age-appropriate? From a faith-based point of view, if you follow the Scriptures, this cannot be right. My granddaughter was shown a video of two men kissing like it is as normal as a man and a woman kissing. This is on the education curriculum, and one wonders what other perversions are being taught to kids in the UK.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Vlad The Invader and The Ayatollah.. Content Warning.
As the war between the IRI, or Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel hots up, which way will Russia jump? Many would automatically think that Putin would throw his weight behind the land of the ayatollahs. The relationship between Russia and Iran is close, and pacts have been signed on many issues affecting both countries. Iran has supplied drones and missiles to help Russia in its struggle with Ukraine. Russia has provided military tech to Iran.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Trump Vetoes Ayatollah Assassination.. Content Warning.
Donald Trump told Netanyahu straight about killing the Supreme Leader of Iran. Israel, in its first raid on Iran, bumped off leaders of Iran's military and Revolutionary Guard. Israel has always killed enemy leaders. More often, the group or country replaces that fallen leader with another. Israel took out the Secretary General of Hezbollah and killed many of the group's top leaders. The fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has stopped, more or less. Hezbollah today is headed by Naim Qaim (forgive me if I got his name wrong). The group is still around, but it has been weakened by conflict with Israel. The group is considering whether it should respond to Israeli attacks on Iran. Given Hezbollah's tenuous situation, the Iran- backed group might sit this out. Hamas has been reduced to a shadow of its former self in Gaza, Israel taking out its top men. However, the group is still resisting the IDF despite all the munitions Israel has dumped on Gaza. Only the Houthis, who have been pounded by the US recently and even by Israel, remain in the game. The US and the Houthis agreed to a ceasefire, provided the group did not shoot at ships in the Red Sea. However, the Houthis are still free to fire missiles and drones at Israel.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Israel Strikes Iran!
Israel has struck 100 targets overnight. Hitting targets, including military sites, nuclear sites, with top Iranian commanders and personnel dead. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, said the US had nothing to do with it. He stated that the operation was Israel acting on its own. However, the Iranian Foreign Minister wasn't so sure. He poured scorn on the idea that it is just Israel acting on its own. The question is, could Israel conduct such an operation on its own? Israel has bombed Iranian targets before, when it attacked selected targets across Iran after Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel. Back in 1981, Iran attacked Iraq's nuclear site in Baghdad. So, certainly Israel can hit targets beyond its border. It has bombed the Houthis in response to their attacks on its territory. How much the US aids or does not aid Israel in such attacks is open to question.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Harald Hardrada: Not The Last Viking.
Historians often say that Harald Hardrada was the last Viking to invade England. And, I can understand why many historians regard this mighty Viking warrior as the last Viking in the truest sense of the word. However, the situation in 1066 is more nuanced than that.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in History
Gaza Bound Greta Intercepted.. Content Warning.
Greta Thunberg is someone you think is a genuine campaigner or a middle--class kid with nothing better to do. Whatever, Ms. Thunberg has focused attention on our planet, whether it be climate change, the extinction of species, etc. Now, the Swede's latest enterprise is solidarity with the suffering of Gaza.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Pride Month: What's the Point?. Content Warning.
Everyone is wishing everyone "Happy Pride Month" this June. So you'll be asking, "What's wrong with that"? Well, for me, there is much wrong with it. The LGBTQ community have much to celebrate. They have same sex marriage, they can adopt kids or have kids through surrogate mothers, they are equal members of society, they can drive, work, go to college/uni, embrace faith, so what else do they want?
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in Pride
Starmer: The Warfare State.
Clement Attlee, in 1945, after winning the general election, introduced the welfare state. This safety net helped those out of work or looking for a job. People, though appreciative of Winston Churchill, whose rousing speeches got us through the war, wanted something different. Many demobbed soldiers and people in general liked the idea of a welfare state and a free NHS. So, they voted en masse for Attlee, whose government did bring in what they promised. And the NHS and welfare state still exist, though if Attlee could see it today, he might be horrified and dismayed at what it has become.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
