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By Rachel M Posted on November 8, 2020

Thank you, America

The world is heaving a collective sigh of relief today. Thank you, America, for electing Joe Biden to be the next president of the United States. We shouldn’t forget, however, … Continue reading Thank you, America

Categories: JournalTags: America, despot, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, narcissim, politics, Trump
By Rachel M Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Not modern enough

Elizabeth was providing technical support for Roblox to a friend today. We asked Daniel what she was doing and he replied that we wouldn’t understand because “You’re not as modern … Continue reading Not modern enough

Categories: JournalTags: ALF, Animal Liberation Front, Antifa, Donald Trump, Minecraft, Okja, roblox, violence
By Rachel M Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

On Donald Trump and the acquittal

The news from America that Republicans voted almost overwhelmingly to acquit Donald Trump, although expected, is frightening for us all. It’s sending the message that it’s ok to use your … Continue reading On Donald Trump and the acquittal

Categories: JournalTags: America, democracy, Donald Trump, elections, impeached, impeachment
By Rachel M Posted on June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

Is Donald Trump right to claim unfairness over Paris?

There’s a brilliant article from Peter Singer in Project Syndicate this week about Donald Trump’s whinging over the unfairness of the Paris climate agreement. Trump is basically the fat kid who … Continue reading Is Donald Trump right to claim unfairness over Paris?

Categories: JournalTags: climate, Climate change, Donald Trump, ethics, greed, Paris
By Rachel M Posted on January 30, 2017

We must guard even our enemies from oppression

He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself. … Continue reading We must guard even our enemies from oppression

Categories: JournalTags: Donald Trump, quote, rights, Thomas Paine, torture
By Rachel M Posted on January 25, 2017

Robert Burns Night and Donald Trump

It’s Burns night in Scotland today. January 25th is an annual celebration of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. In school the children tasted some Scottish foods and learnt one of his … Continue reading Robert Burns Night and Donald Trump

Categories: JournalTags: abortion, Donald Trump, ethics, Robert Burns, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on November 9, 2016November 9, 2016

A letter for Donald Trump from my 9-year-old

Daniel wrote a letter to Donald Trump. This letter is for Donald Trump. Dear Mr Trump. Can you please give Molly her water back. Please. This part is for Trump’s … Continue reading A letter for Donald Trump from my 9-year-old

Categories: JournalTags: children, Donald Trump, Molly, water, You've been trumped
By Rachel M Posted on November 9, 2016

Some light in the darkness

Donald Trump has won the election. It’s an understatement to say I’m shocked. The majority have voted for a man who leads by bullying, fear, and intimidation. We can kiss the … Continue reading Some light in the darkness

Categories: JournalTags: children, Donald Trump, election, Kids, rewards, vote
By Rachel M Posted on November 5, 2016November 5, 2016

You’ve Been Trumped Too

Here’s the trailer for the You’ve Been Trumped Too documentary about Donald Trump. The full documentary was screened on Facebook on Thursday night after a crowd-sourced funding campaign. I didn’t … Continue reading You’ve Been Trumped Too

Categories: JournalTags: Donald Trump, election, ethics, vote, You've been trumped
By Rachel M Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016

John Oliver destroys Donald Trump

Donald Trump (aka Drumpf) is particularly unlikable and so it was very satisfying to watch John Oliver pull him to pieces. I’ve seen and read about his behaviour here in Scotland … Continue reading John Oliver destroys Donald Trump

Categories: JournalTags: Donald Trump, funny, John Oliver, makedonalddrumpfagain, Trump
By Rachel M Posted on December 13, 2015December 13, 2015

What I wore last year

Last night I lay in bed wondering whether I wore the same outfit to the Christmas dinner this year that I wore last year. Fortunately my fears were quickly allayed … Continue reading What I wore last year

Categories: JournalTags: Christmas dinner, Donald Trump, Private Eye, satire
By Rachel M Posted on June 12, 2015

You’ve Been Trumped!

Here’s my image for day three of the five-day blogging challenge. The image is not mine. It’s the work of artist David McCue and is the poster for the film, You’ve Been Trumped, … Continue reading You’ve Been Trumped!

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, Balmedie, Donald Trump, golf course, Scotland, You've been trumped
By Rachel M Posted on April 3, 2015

Hunter or bully?

I saw this photo of Donald Trump’s son this week and want to write about it: There’s nothing more attractive in a man, in my view anyway, than kindness and cleverness. … Continue reading Hunter or bully?

Categories: JournalTags: animals, Donald Trump, elephants, hunter, safari

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