I have too much time on my hands.
Time to listen to the news on TV. And the news is not good at the moment, despite the fragile ceasefire between the USA and Iran. Israel goes its own way, invading Lebanon, whilst under that smokescreen, at home, Israeli settlers are taking more and more Palestinian land. Didn’t the UK government recently acknowledge the State of Palestine alongside Israel?
Now the Pope has weighed in, criticising those pursuing war rather than diplomacy. It’s not often I agree with the Pope. I noted that he, somewhat provocatively, used the term ‘Masters of War’ which immediately took me back to 1963 when I bought an album by a young folk singer/songwriter, ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’. Of course, the album’s big hit was “Blowin’ in the Wind,” but amongst the tracks was “Masters of War.” A universal anti-war song written at the height of the Cold War and the escalation of the Vietnam War, and just as relevant today. I wonder if the Pope is a Dylan fan?
Humans are the only animals that would let the lunatics run the pack. As for the Pope, words mean nothing. I’m not a religious person on any front, it causes more trouble than it solves. ( I don’t expect others to have my view but that’s my opinion). No offence intended.
No offence taken.
Not many world leaders of a moderating sensible voice – hence the ‘lunatics’ take over. The worrying thing is that someone votes for them.
Simple answer to war. Put the politicians who favour it and their families in the front line on day one.
Gaood idea, Bainbridge for PM if Starmer resigns.
I’m free…..
The news is so depressing. Yet it’s hard to avoid.
I need to get out more.
Me too!