tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post3310492086461732933..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Thoughts in ProgressA Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-61133676316547370922020-07-14T13:32:54.032+01:002020-07-14T13:32:54.032+01:00My name is Mrs Aisha Usman, am a Citizen Of Singa...My name is Mrs Aisha Usman, am a Citizen Of Singapore. Have you been looking for a loan? Do you need an urgent personal loan or business loan?contact Dr. Mark Thomas FOIRM Ronnie Finance Ltd he help me with a loan of $85,000 some days ago after been scammed of $8,000 from a woman claiming to been a loan lender but i thank God today that i got my loan worth $85,000.Feel free to contact the company for a genuine financial service. Email: markthomasfinanceltd@gmail.com<br /><br />Whats-App no +919667837169<br />Dr. Mark Thomas<br /><br />LOAN APPLICATION DETAILS<br />Name:…………<br />Address…………<br />Loan Amount:……<br />Loan duration…<br />Monthly income…………<br />Nationality……<br />Country………<br />Occupation......<br />State…………<br />Zip/Code………<br />Gender…………<br />Age…………<br />Marital Status……………<br />Telephone………………<br /><br />FORM Ronnie Finance Ltd<br />Dr. Mark ThomasMr. Mark Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193114867258359713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-68859835908805472922016-10-25T19:36:48.273+01:002016-10-25T19:36:48.273+01:00This is one of the best-considered evaluation I ha...This is one of the best-considered evaluation I have read. The system does need to change, it is long overdue. Thank you so much. Always nice to read your posts!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-40694363510513712272016-10-25T18:26:43.601+01:002016-10-25T18:26:43.601+01:00Excellent points. Speaking as an American who loat...Excellent points. Speaking as an American who loathes Donald Trump and his supporters (some wags have dubbed them "Trumpanzees"), I must admit that this horrendous man and his backers will not magically disappear after election day. Trump shamelessly exploited a large part of the population, but he also exposed the serious issues this country has, especially when comes to race. What can be done to reach these people, to show them that blind fury and unrestrained racism will not make their lives any better, well, I frankly don't know. There is a lot of hatred in this world, but apparently very few people who want to seriously do something about it.Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-47423514376449011152016-10-25T17:56:08.884+01:002016-10-25T17:56:08.884+01:00you have made yourself a very nice blog !love the ...you have made yourself a very nice blog !love the header!and background settings<br /><br />about politics i dont know wht to say..I dont like trumph and i dont like hillary..but to choice from one of them it must be Hillary..she got more experience than Trumhp<br /><br />wish you a lovely evning with a good cup of milky tea(Iam having lol)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296393166114580709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-81479641531444990972016-10-24T21:55:36.181+01:002016-10-24T21:55:36.181+01:00I can only say thanks as humbly as I possibly can....I can only say thanks as humbly as I possibly can. Your comments show that there is hope. You all come from different walks of life and different politics (believe me, you do!). It is gratifying to read your well-thought and considerate feedback.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-70217151862192272312016-10-24T13:54:07.704+01:002016-10-24T13:54:07.704+01:00You're right we always need to listen to the o...You're right we always need to listen to the other side and I think there are lessons to be learned from the rise in popularity in politicians like Trump and Farage. Whether our political system or individual politicians as a group can learn the lesson is another thing entirely. <br /><br />In Scotland, we learned several years ago that Trump was not to be trusted (see the film You've been Trumped about how he destroyed a valuable wildlife site for a golf course and then rode roughshod over the locals - some of whom have been without mains supply water since he bought the land.)<br /><br />In Scotland we also have a political system that for all its faults does allow minor parties a real chance to have a say in national politics. Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-59316048775956556072016-10-24T01:27:32.764+01:002016-10-24T01:27:32.764+01:00I'm only speaking of US politics, I, sadly kno...I'm only speaking of US politics, I, sadly know very little about your British political scene.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-47343513340485298662016-10-23T23:37:52.465+01:002016-10-23T23:37:52.465+01:00It's appealing to desire a re-shuffling withou...It's appealing to desire a re-shuffling without fully comprehending the slow, delicate changes that our governments (ours!) need in order to function smoothly. When society evolves on an issue, changes in legislation and policy follow: Marriage Equity, Medical Cannabis, more inclusive and diverse life for all of us. These are things people my age and older worked patiently for DECADES to achieve. And we DID! Yes, you are right: elites NEED to hear the voice of those who turn to either of those two self promoting scoundrels. HRH is not perfect: just a proven leader who stands up to Putin and for families. Thank you for this VERY thoughtful and needed perspective!<br /><br />"both Donald Trump and Nigel Farage are necessary if one is to have a healthy democracy. That sounds like a contradiction but it isn’t, for what I am interested in is not what comes out of the mouths of messieurs Trump and Farage but their supporters’.<br /><br /><br />YES!!!Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-42351204227671507362016-10-23T20:51:21.983+01:002016-10-23T20:51:21.983+01:00First, I agree with you and am probably just reite...First, I agree with you and am probably just reiterating your whole discourse.<br /><br /> I've been saying all along that Trump supporters are neither stupid nor unwarranted in their anger and vehemence toward the issues at hand. If you don't understand or have compassion for your opponent you will never effectively bridge the chasm between you and them (on both sides). We've got to understand what drives Trump's people with our eyes wide open even if it incriminates us. It's pointless to revile them.<br /><br />Second, I'm not making excuses for him, only saying that we should look in the mirror. Trump is a product of a capitalistic society gone mad, yes, he's a bred psychopath, but our culture of money and self aggrandizement helped to further create him and all the other mini Trumps running around this nation. This system is out of control and we are relentlessly focused on one man. If we don't get a grip on this, there will be Trumps ad nauseum. And we will keep forever saying we had nothing to do with it. ( We're as bad as him in "blame the other guy)<br /><br />Third, Hillary is not perfect and we naively expect a candidate/president to be so. Juvenile. ALL presidents make grave mistakes, every single one of them, before and after taking office. You take the best of the bunch (she has a pretty damn, hard won trail of great accomplishment and some fall-on-your face bloopers) and put it in perspective folks, stop trying to elect gods as if they will miraculously answer all your prayers . Because they sure as hell are fallible and and are not governing saints.<br /><br />Fourth, and then I'll shut up, this stooping to base levels of depicting the opponent in public nudity, (size of breast and genitals) and the ceaseless stoning of a sexual predator (a disgusting, abhorrent and rightfully punishable criminal act, for which he should be duly prosecuted)) who is not created out of thin air Come on people, we all helped create him. A population that applauds people like Beyonce (and I'm not picking on her singularly)but also a culture that has become rampantly sexualized and still hides behind the convenient excuse that one chooses to be adversely impacted by the image of seemingly whoring and actually provocatively naked women. (notice this idea is not usually directed toward men except in the most extreme cases ... I could give a myriad of examples, but I do realize that I am on a rant.... We should not espouse that person as material for public office -- but should, once again acknowledge the responsibility (on both sides!) in helping to create this kind of behavior. Instead of pointing fingers at only the two candidates. <br /><br />Sorry CIL, it sort of seems like Ive done my own blog post here, but I am quite astonished by the hypocrisy of an election that is so historically important to this country...I am an American. <br />Some day I will learn how to cram all of this into a couple of sentences.)livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-56204442436092595192016-10-23T17:56:26.895+01:002016-10-23T17:56:26.895+01:00I think Trump is dangerous!I think Trump is dangerous!NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-58533092228839616292016-10-23T17:55:47.937+01:002016-10-23T17:55:47.937+01:00Hello ACIL, your blog is very interesting. I'l...Hello ACIL, your blog is very interesting. I'll be back for reading more posts and more carefully.<br />We certainly live "interesting" times. <br />Personally, I still don't understand why Hillary is so much criticised because of things that would be considered normal or a merit when speaking of a male politician. Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-52940735036654124282016-10-23T10:06:22.615+01:002016-10-23T10:06:22.615+01:00Our politicians might not be all we want them to b...Our politicians might not be all we want them to be but I'm glad we have them and not people like Trump. We have the vote and we must use it wisely. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-90309342169214052522016-10-23T08:31:24.975+01:002016-10-23T08:31:24.975+01:00Hi ACIL - thanks for this ... such a great post wi...Hi ACIL - thanks for this ... such a great post with some exceedingly accurate remarks and commentary. There is nothing sincere at all about Trump, or Farage I'd add. I hope politicians will be thoughtful and reasonable re Brexit - the people voted ... and to a point they have the responsibility for our present state of affairs. Selfishness should not prevail now, by the individual, even for the country, we need to work together to get the UK and Europe back on an even keel as quickly as possible. Having seen the Kuznetsov passing along the English Channel ... easily from my flat ... belching black smoke ... somehow we need political harmony.<br /><br />Individuals need to think things through and learn to think, negotiate, clarify quickly and get on with things .. I do sincerely hope the Western World can get back on its feet quickly ... be kind to its fellow citizens ... <br /><br />Thanks for this ... let's spread the gentle word ... and rescue ourselves from the morass we're getting ourselves into ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-35360775985891192792016-10-23T01:55:06.344+01:002016-10-23T01:55:06.344+01:00Since, different than you, CiL, I see Hillary Clin...Since, different than you, CiL, I see Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as two sides of the same coin (a coin made from base metal, incidentally, not gold or even silver), my opinion is that the American people will be the ultimate losers in this pending election no matter which candidate wins. For my purposes, the best possible scenario would be if the party of the loser would control the Senate and/or the House of Representatives, so sort of a stalemate can continue.<br /><br />Another loser no matter who wins, I think, will be Barack Obama. Beneath the surface, even the Clintons will attempt to erase or remold his eight years in office into their own image and legacy and, eventually, monuments.<br /><br />And, another loser might well be the world-at-large. As the cliché goes, "May you live in interesting times." Unfortunately, the world being what it is right now, "interesting" is synonymous with "dangerous." Neither candidate is trustworthy in any sense of the word and it is well-established both have a pathology for lying to anyone and to everyone.Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-16086146089784688002016-10-22T22:37:50.366+01:002016-10-22T22:37:50.366+01:00Similar issues are at play in Australia too. And ...Similar issues are at play in Australia too. And some minor voices whose messages I fear and despise have been elected to our parliament as a result.<br />Scary times. Hate and fear should never dictate how we vote/behave. But they do.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-57133493349459522642016-10-22T21:29:35.729+01:002016-10-22T21:29:35.729+01:00True, free means morons like Trump gets a chance, ...True, free means morons like Trump gets a chance, but "rich" means he gets a chance to actually win, sadly. The poor guy is never going to get a chance. As for that buffoon, I hope he loses.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-67693638654216422812016-10-22T21:06:08.122+01:002016-10-22T21:06:08.122+01:00Hillary fibs but Donald Trump lies. If he were to ...Hillary fibs but Donald Trump lies. If he were to be elected president he'd be impeached within weeks. Yes, both candidates are flawed but Hillary does her homework and is prepared to do the hard work of governing. Trump is lazy.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-84194779008251111482016-10-22T20:34:59.066+01:002016-10-22T20:34:59.066+01:00I tend to stay out of political discussions becaus...I tend to stay out of political discussions because I don't feel well enough informed, to be honest. However, that having been said, let's just say that I am glad I am in Montreal, Canada and that I do not have to vote for any U.S. candidates. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.com