David H
@smokinhaddock87.bsky.social
60 year old semi retired CFO enjoying life in fabulous Stroud, UK. Former foster carer, current Parish Councillor and lover of motorbikes.
We have managed capitalism here in the UK (and much of Europe) and none of those are true. Your problem isn’t capitalism. Your problem is who so many US folk voted for.
February 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We have managed capitalism here in the UK (and much of Europe) and none of those are true. Your problem isn’t capitalism. Your problem is who so many US folk voted for.
There seems to be a great deal of hypocrisy from objectors. ‘It’s years away!’ So how many years away was viable green energy in the early days? ‘It’s not safe, look at Chernobyl’! How many other aspects of your life do you judge on 1960’s technology?
February 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
There seems to be a great deal of hypocrisy from objectors. ‘It’s years away!’ So how many years away was viable green energy in the early days? ‘It’s not safe, look at Chernobyl’! How many other aspects of your life do you judge on 1960’s technology?
Except some of the latest technologies don’t need to be located next to water. This is a classic case of judging technology based upon old versions of the technology.
February 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Except some of the latest technologies don’t need to be located next to water. This is a classic case of judging technology based upon old versions of the technology.
Particularly like that.
February 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Particularly like that.
In the last 60 years we have moved forward in terms of both gay and womens rights. We must protect those. I would regard the protection of those as being anything but right wing. And there is the problem. Are we protecting our values or the values of other cultures/religions? They often clash.
February 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In the last 60 years we have moved forward in terms of both gay and womens rights. We must protect those. I would regard the protection of those as being anything but right wing. And there is the problem. Are we protecting our values or the values of other cultures/religions? They often clash.
She’s the One, Robbie Williams.
February 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
She’s the One, Robbie Williams.
Me. All bagged up here.
February 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Me. All bagged up here.
Vienna, Ultravox.
February 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Vienna, Ultravox.
I’m not convinced. The US has long been two countries and is incredibly insular. We also have a different electoral system that suppresses extremes (first past the post). We are a far more diverse population. The fly in the ointment is mainstream politics that trades votes for avoiding issues.
February 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I’m not convinced. The US has long been two countries and is incredibly insular. We also have a different electoral system that suppresses extremes (first past the post). We are a far more diverse population. The fly in the ointment is mainstream politics that trades votes for avoiding issues.
Not to mention in the previous 20 years the population doubled.
February 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Not to mention in the previous 20 years the population doubled.
Which is why centrist politicians need to ensure that they do not hand the narrative to more extreme right wing parties. Starmer is doing a great job of doing precisely that. Tories seem to have lost the plot.
February 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Which is why centrist politicians need to ensure that they do not hand the narrative to more extreme right wing parties. Starmer is doing a great job of doing precisely that. Tories seem to have lost the plot.
The Floral Dance, Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band
February 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The Floral Dance, Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band
I saw him interviewed with a young female performer. It was horribly creepy. Hope all the kids around him are ok.
February 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I saw him interviewed with a young female performer. It was horribly creepy. Hope all the kids around him are ok.
Money Money Money, ABBA.
February 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Money Money Money, ABBA.
Everything he does seems to lack any depth of thought. Targeting tawdry headlines with no understanding of the consequences.
February 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Everything he does seems to lack any depth of thought. Targeting tawdry headlines with no understanding of the consequences.
‘Albatross’. Fleetwood Mac.
February 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
‘Albatross’. Fleetwood Mac.
It’s a good point. There is a fascination with the suffering in Gaza that isn’t equally applied to suffering elsewhere and one of the consequences is awful antisemitism.
January 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It’s a good point. There is a fascination with the suffering in Gaza that isn’t equally applied to suffering elsewhere and one of the consequences is awful antisemitism.
Yep. Twice in quick succession whilst on a global platform. Just keeps happening.
January 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Yep. Twice in quick succession whilst on a global platform. Just keeps happening.
2/10. Moonlight Serenade, Glenn Miller. Early memories from a much missed pro-musician Dad. Alzheimer’s took him, but music lasted longer than most of his memories.
January 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
2/10. Moonlight Serenade, Glenn Miller. Early memories from a much missed pro-musician Dad. Alzheimer’s took him, but music lasted longer than most of his memories.
I’m not sure where you are based, but here in the UK there is plenty of noise, especially at the moment. The head of the Church of England recently had to resign because of covering up abuse. A local bishop is now in prison etc etc. Agree about the antisemitism. It’s likes it’s almost cool. Awful.
January 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I’m not sure where you are based, but here in the UK there is plenty of noise, especially at the moment. The head of the Church of England recently had to resign because of covering up abuse. A local bishop is now in prison etc etc. Agree about the antisemitism. It’s likes it’s almost cool. Awful.
In other words ethical leadership. Good companies set targets based on a balance of values and objectives. In our case safety failings would veto any personal financial gain. Boeing clearly had a different ethical stance. Fortunately we flew Airbus aircraft.
January 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In other words ethical leadership. Good companies set targets based on a balance of values and objectives. In our case safety failings would veto any personal financial gain. Boeing clearly had a different ethical stance. Fortunately we flew Airbus aircraft.