For most of Britain's Parliament’s history, MPs weren’t paid and instead relied upon a private income or the patronage of local landowners/gentry to be able to afford to be an MP. It was only in 1911 that MPs received a salary for the first time...
In this incredible "All In" interview with Elon Musk, 14 Oct 2024, Tucker Carlson questioned the Tesla CEO and Billionaire on various topics, from his successes to Musk's controversial business and political decisions.
Germany's governing coalition has collapsed due to disagreements over the country's struggling economy, leading Chancellor Olaf Scholz to dismiss his finance minister. Scholz announced that he would call a confidence vote for 15 Jan 2025. If he loses the vote, this could pave the way for elections to be held by the end of Mar 2025, six months earlier than the previously planned date of Sep 2025...
In 2023, former President Donald Trump unveiled a comprehensive video outlining his 10-point plan aimed at dismantling what he refers to as the "deep state" and restoring federal bureaucratic power to the American populace. Throughout the video, he elaborated on each point of the plan, detailing strategies to reduce the influence of entrenched political interests within the federal government.
President Donald Trump has been particularly vocal about his belief in the existence of such a network, frequently suggesting that it undermines the democratic process and the electorate's will. He has asserted that this hidden government apparatus operates behind the scenes to influence policy and stifle initiatives that do not align with its vested interests. Consequently, President Trump has proposed various strategies to expose and dismantle this deep state...
Now that Donald Trump has won the U.S. Presidential Election, he has stated what he intends to do. With the Republican Party regaining control of the Senate, Trump will have support for his political agenda in Congress. In his victory speech, He vowed to "govern by a simple motto: Promises made, promises kept. We’re going to keep our promises."
More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel since Labour won the general election. The latest crossings mean 10,024 arrivals have been recorded since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 04 July 2024.
Who is Kemi Badenoch and what are her immediate plans? Kemi Badenoch, the new UK Conservative Party Leader, has promised to win back voters who have deserted the Tories. The 44-year-old becomes the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.
I was perusing the major UK newspapers this morning, full of gloom, doom and political sleaze as usual, and my mind drifted to the line from William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2, that says: "Let's kill all the lawyers." Many commentators interpret this line as criticism of how lawyers maintain the "privilege" of the "wealthy and powerful"...
There's light on the American horizon, and the possible dawning of a new and better day. Here are ten reasons why Trump should win the upcoming US election, even with all the machine and ballot cheating the Dems employ and get away with!
Understanding Islam's rise involves examining the socio-political context of pre-Islamic Arabia, the life and teachings of Muhammad, the establishment of the first Muslim communities, and the subsequent spread of Islam through conquest, trade, and cultural exchange.
Historically, the impact of slavery varied across different societies and cultures, and its abolition was not a swift event but a gradual, complex process, which is still ongoing today. Abolition is a struggle influenced by social, economic, and political factors that continue to shape our world today (2024).