The Greek Problem

What a sad situation the  Greeks find themselves in, an impossible situation for many, they are being told in even stronger language that they will do as Europe says we! will throw you out, I said last time the country exerting all this unwanted pressure is  Germany of course, the Greeks will be  in hock to Europe for years ! children not yet born will still be paying this off for many years to come, the rest of Europe could not care less the saying "there but for the grace of god go I" last night there was a mass demonstration petrol bombs tear gas stun grenades, but still the government managed to push through legislation to ensure the Greek's are brought to heal, you will not tell Europe how to manage you!, we will do as we want so shut up and get on with it, I am not at all sure that this will happen there are many anti austerity people who are very vocal, if they should escalate their venom look out Europe you just might get a massive smack in the face!!.  

Europe

I see that Germany has begun ruling the roost again, Hitler tried the hard way of taking over Europe but failed now we see that they have dictated to Greece the terms they MUST accept before they will be bailed out again, why is it Germany has such power? who gave them the right to dictate to another sovereign country, they see them selves as the big Europeans ones to be obeyed, so the Greeks who do not want it have no choice as to where they have to go or it will be you are out on your ear, this is a country where many great minds were educated and then took on the massive problems of their day, now they have been belittled by Europe, the Greek people who completed a democratic vote refusing to accept further austerity have had it thrown back in their faces mainly by Germany, also many of the other countries, and not only that the Germans say they do not trust the Greek government, this is a freely elected government who won on an anti austerity ticket it seems can't be trusted because they are presenting the wishes of the Greek people, as always no one listens to the voter Europe should be ashamed of their selves they are a disgrace.    

England

For once we have won a test match and won it well I hope that this carries on for the other 4, unfortunately we do not have anyone in the tennis once again, close but not close enough a pity, when you think that a 100 years ago world war 1 was a year old, but in reality did  so many young men had to die for what?, our freedom we are told, I have read extensively the history of the war, what was done and why, why is a really good question, why did we attack all over, why did we waste millions of tons of shells to obliterate the enemy only to find that it had not worked and our soldiers were mown down as soon as they went over the top, many regiments ripped to bits, walking across no mans land because they had been told that the enemy could not survive the bombardment that had been laid down, 7 full days non stop, what did that achieve? nothing as the enemy had gone to ground waiting to pop up and kill the attacking soldiers, point and shoot the enemy were unable to miss so no chance for the British soldier, over a short period of time the standing army was but no more, all the experienced men were gone just young men and boys left, but that did not stop the generals persevering with attacks that were never going to work, the officers were young replacing the experienced ones so did not have the ability to assess the problem nor how to deal with it, I just ask that you the reader remembers these young men who 100 years ago were in the field up to their necks in mud and water, could you do it?, are there any in this country who would defend it as they did??.  

Luton

I have been watching the local TV news to see a family of 12 have left the UK to live in Syria with IS as life is better with them than us, fine I do not have a problem with this at all if that is the way they feel all the best to them I hope that they have not made a mistake but that is up to them, what I am having problems with is the relations of this family are blaming the police for all of this, what??, yes they were refused travel the day before they left because one of them had a problem with their passport they returned the next day and flew out as they had the correct documentation so who is to blame for them leaving the UK, them and them alone no one else, the security services nor the police have any responsibility towards the family, we are in free society and if people want to leave this country so be it, one question I do have is have they the right to return to the UK if they realise just what a mistake they have made?? I would say no personally as they have turned their backs on us so really no return.   

The NHS

I was talking to a nurse a couple of days ago, I all of  a sudden realised that they are not aware that you just might have some me3dical knowledge or understanding, they are at a loss when you point out mistakes to them, they do not want patients who understand the NHS the expectation of the level of skill that is needed, and will point this out to them, the rule is still as always we know best, well to be honest at times you don't and you should accept this fact. I am fed up with consultants asking me "just what do you think I can do for you" or "why are you here today", you have the referral so why do you need an answer to this question?, it is as if they have no idea as to why you are sitting in front of them, in reality things will not change till younger consultants arrive on the scene and change the mind set of staff.

News

The world is again in turmoil, so many Brits killed on the beech on holiday, just where are we safe?, well to be honest no where, we are it seems to be the targets for all the mad men on the planet, mind you we are not the only ones! the whole of the western world is their target, not only that, they are not adverse to killing their own people, the world is getting to be a sad place, I have to go back to when we got involved with the US in Kuwaiti, then Libya, all the soldiers that we have lost for what, the only  thing that was gained was in fact nothing, in fact the region has become a  nightmare area for every one, no go even for residents, then just who is to blame for the boat people in the Mediterranean? they would not be there but for our intervention in the middle east, is it going to be that even in this country we have to walk the streets with eyes in the back of our heads?, I hope not!!.

History

So we have celebrated the battle of Waterloo, it is a pity that the French took the hump and would have no part in it, to arrange 5,000 people 100 guns and god knows how many horses must have been a logistical nightmare, and for them to come together and perform the battle is nothing short of terrific, it was not about beating the French but more of a remembrance of the 40,000+ soldiers that were killed in action or wounded, the British Guards were covered in glory during the battle and such a tremendous effort by several armies coming together to defeat Napoleon has to be remembered and celebrated, the history of this country is very important and the youth should be aware of the millions of soldiers who gave their lives for us to live in freedom, I feel very sorry for the French that they just can't grasp this fact and are so narrow minded that they blank this anniversary out, more fool them