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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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
NHS: Sir Keir's Speech Today.. Content Warning.
When the NHS was created by the Labour government in 1945 it was a service free for all, regardless, of your status in life. Before this people paid into an insurance scheme that paid for health treatments. Private health insurance still exists as does the private health service. However, only those with a pretty penny can access it. Yes, private health can be accessed by those on NHS waiting lists which is meant to shorten waiting lists. I know many people treated privately when on NHS waiting lists. And, they all report they thought it was a good thing and were treated well both by staff and their overall treatment.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Government Wins Vote on Winter Fuel.. Content Warning.
The government's move to stop winter fuel payments for pensioners was won last night. The vote was carried and Labour's plan to stop winter fuel allowance for OAPs will go ahead. Many pensioners now will be afraid to turn on their heating this winter. A question as they say of "eating or heating". If I were an OAP it might be a good idea to buy or get out your woolies or blankets. In 2024 pensioners who have paid into the country for years should not have to live like this. If the richest of pensioners with private pensions are hit that's fair enough. But the poorest pensioners amongst us should not have to suffer like this. But that's how the government have made it or played it.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Lee Carsley: Does Not Sing Anthems.. Content Warning.
Lee Carsley the current interim manager of England was not singing "God Save The Queen". As the anthem rang out at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Mr. Carlsley sat in the dugout tightlipped and emotionless. England and Ireland have a history which has been acrimonious for the most part. So as the English anthem was played the Irish section of the crowd booed.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in Cleats
Harsh Penalties and Fines for Water Companies.. Content Warning.
Britain's waterways in 2024 are in a dire state. Just 14% of our lakes, rivers, and seas are in what could be called pristine condition. In the 21st century, the fact that our waterways are in such a dire condition is a disgrace. Free water swimming is enjoyed by many who swim in natural waterways like lakes, rivers, and the sea. However, natural that might be, do these people realize how polluted and dirty our waterways are? If you are a natural waterways swimmer I am, by no means, slagging you off, merely pointing out the hazards.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Kemi Badenoch: Can't Keep Blaming Labour.
When Rishi Sunak declared there would be a general election on 4 July could he have known the cataclysmic defeat he would face? Perhaps not even a prophet could have seen the defeat the Tories would face. Rishi must have known he would be the last in a line of disastrous Conservative Prime Ministers. 14 years of destruction wrought on the poorest amongst us. And so it was, Rishi was booted out of office, followed by Sir Keir Starmer.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Starmer and Musk: Difference of Opinion.. Content Warning.
Two powerful men have gone head to head over the recent disturbances in the UK. Someone posted a lie on X saying the attacker in Southport was a Syrian Muslim. This was posted to cause trouble and whip up community antagonism. People like Nigel Farage, Andrew Tate, and Tommy Robinson, fell for the post hook, line, and sinker. Posting comments about the attacker being a Muslim whipped up anti-Muslim sentiment and riots on the streets. Muslims and their places of worship were attacked. Foreigners from locations around the world from Pakistanis to Poles were attacked, buildings were set on fire, looting was rife, etc. Before that, there had been a riot by Eastern Europeans over a case of social services trying to remove a child. Mainly Romanians and the police were accused of a softly, softly, approach. Allowing rioters to trash their area where the police seemed to run away.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in Criminal
"Things Will Only Get Worse, For Now"!. Content Warning.
Parallels were drawn between Tony Blair's election victory in 1997 and Keir Starmer's election this year. Like Blair, Starmer achieved a massive landslide. Starmer also appeared to be from the right of the party like Blair. Back in 1997, the song by D-ream featuring astronomer Brian Cox on keys spoke of the optimism that people felt for New Labour. For a New Labour government led by Tony Blair after years of failure under Maggie Thatcher and John Major (who to me was quite likeable for a Tory). The times of Tony Blair in the late 90s echoed the optimism of the 60s. There were Brit-pop bands like Blur and Oasis, a revived Punk movement led by Green Day and The Prodigy, everything seemed great compared to the bleak 80s. Such were the times Blair was elected in. I won't bore you with the rest of Tony Blair's time in office. It's out there in the public domain, look it up if you are interested in that historical time of Britain.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump is Thinking of Pulling Out.. Content Warning.
The emergence of Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for the presidency has sprung a hole in Trump's campaign. Trump's campaign was focused on bringing down Biden. Now Biden is out of the race, Trump's campaign has had to take a 360-degree turn. To focus on his new nemesis Kamala Harris.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Tanker Attacked By Houthis.
Ever since the Hamas-Israel war kicked off on October 7 last year, Houthi rebels have been attacking international shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis allege that many of these vessels are linked to Israel. The Houthis are standing with Gaza. They are targeting vessels heading for Israel or that have links to Israel.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Labour's Migration Plan: Small Dividends?
Sir Keir Starmer called the Rwanda Plan "Dead and buried". The Rwanda Plan was the Tory government's plan to deal with migrant boaters sailing across the channel in overloaded dinghies. The plan was to fly out so many migrants to the African nation of Rwanda. On coming to power, Sir Keir was as good as his word, he scrapped the scheme and saved money. Mr. Starmer said the money would be redirected into Labour's plan to deal with migrants.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
