Tag Archives: politics

Catching up

Posted on May 10, 2011 by freda

The good weather has been replaced by typical Scottish spring weather: big black clouds, thunderplumps and brief periods of sunshine. And at the same time there have been two seismic shifts in the world: the death of Osama bin Laden … Continue reading →

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More Posh

Posted on January 27, 2011 by freda

As a quick adjunct to previous post, here is a link from Guido’s blog showing a newspaper article about the early days of Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Tory MP.

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Posh and posher

Posted on January 27, 2011 by freda

The BBC Programme Posh and Posher, screened on last night’s TV was a blistering indictment of our educational system and the reasons for the narrowing of the world of politics in the UK to a privileged and wealthy elite. I … Continue reading →

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The younger generation

Posted on September 26, 2010 by freda

Following the Labour Party leadership election, won by Ed Milliband, I have suddenly woken up to the fact that our country is now governed and led by a generation of 40 somethings. It is quite a thought, especially when we … Continue reading →

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Posted on September 18, 2010 by freda

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is rather an odd title for a book. This is a debut for Paul Torday, it is an odd concept too; it was the Librarian from the Library Van who thrust it into my hands … Continue reading →

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Signs of my times

Posted on May 14, 2010 by freda

Here is a flavour of the last 24hrs 38 emails in the inbox Called my motor insurers – 19mins 10secs till I got to speak to a real person Discovered I am not yet an “older person.” That is a … Continue reading →

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Where are all the women?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by freda

It continues to be a fascinating time for British politics. Nick Clegg and David Cameron did a good job of their first double act press conference. Some of the commentators were parodying it as being like a civil partnership. It … Continue reading →

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Refreshing style of politics

Posted on April 25, 2010 by freda

I have to admit that I admire Nick Clegg for taking yesterday off to be with his family. It is a lesson in showing how to cope with stress. One of the things that has been concerning me for years … Continue reading →

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Politics

Posted on April 16, 2010 by freda

So far, I have been rather avoiding politics – I know, it’s hard to do at the moment, but I am an expert. However, I was tempted into watching the first fifteen minutes of last night’s debate between the three … Continue reading →

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Election Fever

Posted on May 6, 2009 by freda

Election fever has come to Argyll. But what I want to know, is how do certain parties latch onto prospective voters? I am a target but Him Behind the Wheel is not. I am not going to divulge the party … Continue reading →

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