“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.”― G.K. ChestertonGilbert Keith Chesterton KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English author, philosopher, Christian apologist, journalist and magazine editor, and literary and art critic.This is a reading of a short essay by G.K. Chesterton, "On Sandals and Simplicity":Source: The Oxford Book of Essays

In this episode, I share my thoughts and reflections on the question of: Are we beyond the point of no return? Are we headed towards civil unrest and there is no way of pulling it back? I set out the three things that need to be changed and reformed, before the nation can be reformed. And many will disagree with it but this is what my gut tells me.

This is the livestream recording done on X Spaces - audio only. In this livestream, Donna Rachel and I, talk about the importance of a national archive for survivors of grooming gangs and why it is different from an inquiry. Additional Speakers in the stream are: Pete North (Northern Variant), David Atherton, and Wren Cobb

In this episode #95, Donna Rachel Edmonds shares her life story and discusses the establishment of the National Archive for Survivors of Grooming Gangs. The conversation delves into the importance of collecting testimonies from survivors, the need for community support, and the challenges of securing funding for the project. Donna emphasizes the significance of understanding the systemic failures that allowed grooming gangs to operate and the necessity of societal change to prevent future abuses.

In this episode, I share personal reflections on my recent silence and plans for future content creation. I discuss the importance of taking time for oneself, the development of a national archive project for survivors of grooming gangs, and my thoughts on the current political landscape in the UK, including new political parties and their potential impact. I emphasize the need for collective efforts to address societal issues and express hope for a spiritual awakening alongside political change.

This is a reading of the short essay "Symmetry and Repetition" written by Sir Lewis Namier. "Symmetry and Repetition" explores the tendency of people to avoid thinking by relying on established patterns and structures, particularly in political and historical contexts. He argues that this inclination towards symmetry and repetition, while seemingly efficient, can mask deeper, more complex realities and hinder genuine understanding. Sir Lewis Bernstein Namier was a British historian of Polish-Jewish background. His best-known works were The Structure of Politics at the Accession of George III (1929), England in the Age of the American Revolution (1930) and the History of Parliament series (begun 1940) he edited later in his life with John Brooke.

In this episode #94 of "Reflections & Reactions", I talk with Henry Bolton (OBE) about his life and the social and political landscape of Britain. While talking about his life we take many detours into the world of policing, military, and diplomacy. I hope you all like this fascinating conversation.

This is the last episode of "Thoughts from Soviet Britain" - and in this episode as a way of answer the question posed by the Prevent UK program on terrorism, I lay it all bare and give a reality check.