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
A New Zealander living in Scotland who loves cargo bikes
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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?