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Quantum 64 – The one with Nobel, Trump and the Kurds; Poland; International Pronouns Day; Democrats Intolerance; China and Apple; Climate Hypocrites; Anna McGahan; Japan v. Scotland; and more…

This weeks Quantum covers the Christian who won the Nobel Peace Prize,  President Trump and the Kurds,  the Polish Elections,  International Pronouns Day, Beta O’Rourke and Elizabeth Warren’s intolerance;  Apple and China,  Climate Change Hypocritical Celebrities, Anna McGahan,  the Top 20 lied about books; Sadio Mane and some Ethiopian Gospel music….enjoy Quantum (no.64). Here are some of the links….   2) President Trump and the … Continue reading Quantum 64 – The one with Nobel, Trump and the Kurds; Poland; International Pronouns Day; Democrats Intolerance; China and Apple; Climate Hypocrites; Anna McGahan; Japan v. Scotland; and more…

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Britain, Ethics, Politics, Sex and sexuality

A Major Affair

Watching John Major going to court to prevent the UK government ‘proroguing’ parliament, when he himself had prorogued parliament, reminded me of another time when he demonstrated breathtaking hypocrisy.   This is an article I wrote on the old Free Church website in 2002  – I was interested to see how it shows how the more things change, the more things stay the same! A Major … Continue reading A Major Affair

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Quantum 63 – The one with Hong Kong, German/French Terrorism; Extinction Rebellion; Dianne Abbot; China in Angola; Trans Regrets; EU lies; Thought for the Day and Billy Connolly; and Ginger Baker

Quantum 63 – This weeks Quantum includes. Hong Kong – https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-49949548  Terrorist Attacks….https://www.bbc.com/news/49921145 Extinction Rebellion –  Look especially from 30th to 34 minute. Abortion – –  The Chinese in Angola https://www.facebook.com/188625661189259/posts/2751590204892779/  The Turks in Syria – https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/world/middleeast/turkey-attacks-syria.html  Transmania – https://news.sky.com/story/hundreds-of-young-trans-people-seeking-help-to-return-to original-sex-11827740 Australian Transgender – https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/transgender-children-should-undergo-irreversible-surgery-without-their-parents-permission-or-counselling-psychologists-say/ar-AAI7xSx?ocid=sf&fbclid=IwAR3O49KRr25lQP42RH0sAzrxff7TgvHF7olj_ecjEScdmZUcRPo_I-dWmGE EU – The Will of the People – https://twitter.com/i/status/1181811529840304128   Thought for the Day –     Ginger Baker –  Quote of … Continue reading Quantum 63 – The one with Hong Kong, German/French Terrorism; Extinction Rebellion; Dianne Abbot; China in Angola; Trans Regrets; EU lies; Thought for the Day and Billy Connolly; and Ginger Baker

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The Brexit Truths

It’s been a month since we looked at anything to do with Brexit… One of the complaints that people keep making about Brexit …people lie and then complain about others lying. So I thought I would share a few facts with you…how you interpret them will I suspect depend upon the particular political glasses you are wearing… 1) Brexit Derangement Sydrome is here – During … Continue reading The Brexit Truths

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Quantum 62 – The one with Thomas Cook; Boris; Miliband; Generosity; Forgiveness; Climate Change; Chinese Communism; No Whites Anti-Racism; Abbey Road; Kanye West; Gaelic Psalms

This weeks quantum has some great clips… We look at: Lessons from the rise and fall of Thomas Cook  Boris Johnson’s misunderstanding about human equality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlvK7XLNXNU David Milibands million dollar ‘charity’ salary… A myth debunked – are religious people more generous? A great example of forgiveness….Amber Guyger and Brandt Jean – Forgiveness – the Most Radical Teaching of Christ – in Practice Some balance on … Continue reading Quantum 62 – The one with Thomas Cook; Boris; Miliband; Generosity; Forgiveness; Climate Change; Chinese Communism; No Whites Anti-Racism; Abbey Road; Kanye West; Gaelic Psalms

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Quantum 61 – The One with Labour, UK politics, EU flag, Greta, Ethiopian Trees, Sex Ed , The Madness of Crowds, Rees Moog on Abortion, China and 10 Commandments, Mercy Killing’ Ry Cooder

Welcome to Quantum 61 – It has been an extraordinary week – 1) Labour Party Conference – https://twitter.com/skynewspolitics/status/1175785245880328192?s=12  2) UK politics has gone crazy –    3) EU – flag and anthem…   4) Greta Thunberg – https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/it-doesn-t-feel-justifiable-the-couples-not-having-children-because-of-climate-change-20190913-p52qxu.html https://www.spectator.co.uk/2019/08/climate-change-stripped-bare/?fbclid=IwAR2NuhIwsyoIMJk2Bkl6yCqJw5E0otkslckbHwh-EMq6qP0mwcVoKuWOYY8 https://www.spiked-online.com/2019/09/23/climate-strikers-need-to-grow-up/ 5) Ethiopian Trees – https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-019-00275-x/index.html  6) Trans  Academics https://quillette.com/2019/09/20/how-the-trans-rights-movement-is-turning-academic-philosophers-into-sloganeering-activists/ 7) Childrens Sex Lessons https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7490415/Children-young-SIX-given-compulsory-self-touching-lessons.html 8) The Madness of Crowds. – https://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/lefts-civilising-impulse-drivingus-all-to-the-brink-of-savagery/news-story/017622480aeaebd981ff00053b2a40cc?sfns=mo (9) Jacob Rees Moog on … Continue reading Quantum 61 – The One with Labour, UK politics, EU flag, Greta, Ethiopian Trees, Sex Ed , The Madness of Crowds, Rees Moog on Abortion, China and 10 Commandments, Mercy Killing’ Ry Cooder

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Britain, Politics, Scotland

Did We Dodge a Bullet? The Scottish Referendum 5 Years On.

Five years ago yesterday I voted for Scotland to become an independent country – when the result was announced I remember it being a grey and dreary day in Edinburgh – weather that reflected my mood at the time.  I made the mistake of believing what our politicians had said – this would be a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity and so I thought our … Continue reading Did We Dodge a Bullet? The Scottish Referendum 5 Years On.

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Britain, Justice, Politics, Scotland

Heroes of the People – The Politicisation of the Judiciary

Pete Wishart SNP MP could hardly contain his joy…. He was of course referring to this: If you are an anti-Brexit believer then you will of course be delighted that the judicary are on your side.  If you are part of the Scottish sub-sect of that faith you will be even more delighted that it was a Scottish court that handed down this verdict – … Continue reading Heroes of the People – The Politicisation of the Judiciary

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Britain, Calvinism, England, Europe, Politics

“A Fertile Land Inhabited by Cowards”

I am sitting in Glasgow airport heading back for Sydney, thankful for a wonderful visit to the Shetland Bible Week  , but sorrowful to be leaving family and friends in a country which is now governed by a parliament led by incompetent, dishonest,  clowns.   If anyone thinks these words are too harsh – just have a look at last night’s pantomime in the UK parliament…orchestrated and … Continue reading “A Fertile Land Inhabited by Cowards”

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Britain, Europe, Media, Politics

Brexit – Bercow’s Coup and Britain’s Destruction

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances…. Shakespeare – As You Like It. I have enormous respect for politicians.   After all I once wanted to be one. They have a difficult and often thankless task.   Those in the media and the general public who regard our political leaders as worthy only of … Continue reading Brexit – Bercow’s Coup and Britain’s Destruction

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