Sunday, 14 April 2013
Fascism. Racism. No place in football.
You can not be a Fascist without being a Racist. So when i heard the quote "I'm not racist, i'm a Fascist", i didn't quite understand what Paolo Di Canio meant. I'm not quite sure if Di Canio understands what Fascism is. But then again, why would he have a full back tattoo of one of the most infamous Fascist leaders in history if he doesn't understand the concept? You cannot be a Fascist one day and then the next turn into to someone unaffiliated with politics. Doesn't work like that.
The sad thing about this whole story is that Di Canio is actually extremely likeable. If he wasn't a Fascist, i'd really like him. But since he has publicly admitted being a Fascist and also did the extreme Right-Wing Salute in front of Thousands of Lazio* supporters, he has lost all my respect.
People say "we shouldn't cross politics and football". Well that's absolute nonsense. Does that mean we should just let Racists, Fascists, Sexists etc.. operate in the game? No we shouldn't AT ALL. Remember the campaign "Show Racism The Red Card"? That was set up in order to kick racism out of football. Paolo Di Canio is a Racist. Work out the equation.
By the way, the only reason i am writing this blog about Di Canio now is because i didn't actually realise he was a self-confessed Fascist when he was at Swindon. It only came to my attention (and everyone elses) when he came to SAFC. It's not me being bias, i just don't like racism and fascism.
I was at the NUFC vs SAFC game today and the best team won by an absolute mile. Newcastle were horrific. A tiny, tiny minority of both sets of fans were a disgrace, not everyone (remember that!). After the game, a handful of NUFC fans were rather anti-social in the streets and during the game lit flares were thrown into the NUFC crowd by the away supporters. That's dangerous and too far.
*LAZIO: at the time they'd never had a black player in years. Also, accused their rivals (Roma) of being "Team of blacks followed by Jews". Di Canio's friends have branded him as a "True Fascist" and someone who has had a "huge impact" on football hooliganism with his political ideas. (ITV)
FACTS ON FASCISM
Fascism: "A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of nationalism and racism."
Racism: "Prejudice or discrimination directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief"
Mussolini (Di Canio has a full back tattoo of this man) - Believed to have killed over a quarter of a million people.
Hilter - Believed to have killed over 12 million people.
Franco - Over 30,000 people.
To conclude, this isn't an attack on SAFC. It's an attack on racism and fascism. If Paolo Di Canio actually apologised for his previous comments (also, tell us what he meant) and explained his tattoo to us all, i may change my views on him.
Liam Lavery.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
The "Youth of today"..
Does anyone else get annoyed when people use this phrase? Or is it just me?
The "Youth of today" is a phrase which people tend to use nowadays when talking about how anti-social young people are. It is a broad concept which seems to class every single young person as being thuggish, a criminal or once again, anti-social. Moreover, I can now confirm that a very high majority of young people living in the UK today are law abiding people, who do not cause any trouble whatsoever in communities.
In my opinion, there's three fundamental problems negatively impacting young people in the UK. They are:
The "Youth of today" is a phrase which people tend to use nowadays when talking about how anti-social young people are. It is a broad concept which seems to class every single young person as being thuggish, a criminal or once again, anti-social. Moreover, I can now confirm that a very high majority of young people living in the UK today are law abiding people, who do not cause any trouble whatsoever in communities.
In my opinion, there's three fundamental problems negatively impacting young people in the UK. They are:
- Government cuts.
- Dead communities.
- Lack of opportunities.
If you take the first bullet point for example, the government are directly shattering young people lives. I genuinely believe that this government don't care (literally) about young people. Take a look at these bullet points. They have done the following (so far):
- Tuition fees x3,
- School Sport Partnerships abolished,
- SureStart abolished,
- Aim Higher abolished,
- Connexions abolished,
- EMA abolished,
- Less appretinceships,
- Less jobs,
- + More
The above is plain and simply an attack on young people. This is happening whilst David Cameron is giving a tax cut to millionaires in the next few weeks or so. That's how it works these days, millionaires and bankers receive more money (billions) and then there's young people who get hit hard by all these cuts. What can we do? The "youth of today" eh. So lazy. (Yes, that was sarcasm).
There's currently just under 1 million young people unemployed in the UK. This is the highest it has been since records began. Things really aren't getting better for us young people. 1 in 5 are out of work. This needs to be 0 in 5. I know it's easy to say that, but it is extremely important. I suspect that the people who use this term "youth of today", believe that young people are lacking in motivation and don't want to work. There's no jobs. That's the truth.
Moving swiftly on, there's absolutely nothing to do for young people in the town of Ashington. And i mean nothing. There's parks, fields, a leisure centre, a sports complex and, erm, err.... that's about it. There's nowhere young people can socialise without getting branded as "anti-social". If there's a group of young people walking around the streets, they're classed as being "bad" people. What do people expect? Do people expect these young people to just stay at home and not leave the house? There's nowhere to go! Ashington needs to give young people facilities, areas to socialise and opportunities in general.
I'm sure if you replace the word "Ashington" with the name of your town in the paragraph above it will be exactly the same situation.
I hear the term "drinking on the streets" quite regularly, and a fair few young people do this in Ashington. Although people may see this as bad for the community for many reasons, it is inevitable and will not be stopped unless there's more opportunities for young people in the community. You can't complain if there's no alternative. Personally, I could imagine that "drinking in the streets" is good banter. If it's a problem, give young people things to do!
To finish, young people are exactly the same as every other group of people. We aren't aliens. We contribute to society, we are the future of society and we're an important part of society. We need represented more. So if you've used/use the phrase "youth of today" in a negative sense, think about it again please!
Comment with what you think about young people!
PS: I'm a candidate for Ashington Town Council in the College ward (Ashington). I'll do my best to help young people if i'm voted in! #VoteLiamLavery on May 2nd!
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Do we need the Royal Family?
Do we really need the Royal Family? Please do comment with what you think.
Here's what i think in a few words..
Here's what i think in a few words..
This is a very interesting debate. There's many arguments both for and against. The problem i have with the monarchy is a moral issue. They receive everything for free. ANYTHING they want. Then there's people in the street who can't afford a meal or clothes. There's homeless people lying out in the freezing cold winter, without any shelter. It's the height of unfairness.
I have no problem with with the individuals. It's the system and the positions. They can't help being born into the positions, but it is 2013, not 1313. The Queen has absolutely no power in the UK today. People will say "she passes laws". She really doesn't. The monarch hasn't stopped a law passing since the 18th century, and it will never happen again. But that's her job? She's the head of state, she's meant to make important decisions. She doesn't though. So in my point of view, she's irrelevant.
Tourism. Lots and lots of people say the monarchy is needed for tourism and the economy. That's NOT what it's there for. It's there for political reasons. I think the UK would work better with a semi-presidential system, like France. More democracy, more accountability. It would work. The regime needs modernised. It's really out of touch with the UK society.
The UK cannot be classed as a democracy when we've got a hereditary monarch in place. In theory (not in practice), the Queen has the most power in the UK out of anyone, yet no one elected her to be in that position. That is morally incorrect in my opinion. The population of a nation should decide who their leader is. I want a say in who leads me. Why can't i lead them?
I'm completely aware that the Queen and her family do lots of valuable work throughout the Commonwealth and the world. The work the Royal Family does is well respected. The Queen is probably a lovely woman. Along with her family. As i said earlier, I have no problem with them. We could elect someone who would be more in touch with poorer people, a person who is liked by the majority of the UK population. Someone who has more involvement?
An elected President alongside a Prime Minister. A good idea?
What do you think?
Monday, 11 March 2013
He is human..
Mr Barton is probably one of the most controversial footballers of all time, but is he really as bad as what people make him out to be?
When you mention his name to someone who has no idea about football, they say "AHH, is that the one who put a cigar out in someones eye?", "AHH, is that the one who's brother murdered someone?" or even "AHH, that scumbag". If that's the reply i get when i say his name, i reply with a simple "no". Here's some small paragraphs for you to think about..
If you look at Mr Barton's life, you'll see that he's done some absolutely despicable things. But, who hasn't? Think about it, have you ever done something you regret? Something you wish never happened? If you're thinking no, then you're lying. What would you do if those "despicable things" were published on the front page of every single newspaper in the UK? I'm sure you'd be upset, i'm sure you'd think "I am human, i do make mistakes".
Mr Barton, in my opinion, is an easy target. If he receives a red card it's as though he's murdered someone; If he gets two footed, he dived; If he swears at the referee, he will receive a red card. An 8 game ban for kneeing someone. Really? Can someone please remind me what LS got for being a racist on the pitch? Honestly, it's as though the world is against him. Is it honestly deserved?
Don't get me wrong, my opinions on Mr Barton change from time to time. I used to love the bloke. He then moved to London and thought he was a Philosopher from the Enlightenment and thought he was a member of The Smiths. The riots he causes on twitter are brilliant. Why do people bite? They still do it. From the wrong "your" to "Beliebers" going berserk.
Some would say that Mr Barton is an inspiration to certain groups of people or "he's a changed man". He was once an alcohol lover, a keen fighter and just a troublemaker in general. But look at him now? He hasn't caused bother in a long, long time. Can people who were in a similar condition look at him and think, "I can make that change too"? Think about it, it's interesting.
Do you know someone who has won a fight? Do you know someone who winds many people up? Do you know someone who expresses their opinions freely? Do you know someone who lives their life the way they want to? You will do. That's exactly what Mr Barton is. Just because he's famous and well known it doesn't mean he's worse. Does it? "He's supposed to be a role model" - Look at the previous paragraph.
I like Joey Barton. I'm not saying i like everything he's done, but i like him as a man. He's changed from the "thug" stereotype, he's fighting campaigns for Hillsborough, he say's what he thinks (some i completely disagree with), and he's just a normal bloke (Definitely not a member of The Smiths or a Philosopher from the Enlightenment).
Take a step back from the all the hatred towards him, and see if you agree with me. Even if it's a tiny bit.
PS: I know for a fact that just about everyone who reads this will disagree with my opinion, but hey, i am entitled to my opinion. Please comment with your opinions too, i'm sure you agree with some of the things i say. (ish)
When you mention his name to someone who has no idea about football, they say "AHH, is that the one who put a cigar out in someones eye?", "AHH, is that the one who's brother murdered someone?" or even "AHH, that scumbag". If that's the reply i get when i say his name, i reply with a simple "no". Here's some small paragraphs for you to think about..
If you look at Mr Barton's life, you'll see that he's done some absolutely despicable things. But, who hasn't? Think about it, have you ever done something you regret? Something you wish never happened? If you're thinking no, then you're lying. What would you do if those "despicable things" were published on the front page of every single newspaper in the UK? I'm sure you'd be upset, i'm sure you'd think "I am human, i do make mistakes".
Mr Barton, in my opinion, is an easy target. If he receives a red card it's as though he's murdered someone; If he gets two footed, he dived; If he swears at the referee, he will receive a red card. An 8 game ban for kneeing someone. Really? Can someone please remind me what LS got for being a racist on the pitch? Honestly, it's as though the world is against him. Is it honestly deserved?
Don't get me wrong, my opinions on Mr Barton change from time to time. I used to love the bloke. He then moved to London and thought he was a Philosopher from the Enlightenment and thought he was a member of The Smiths. The riots he causes on twitter are brilliant. Why do people bite? They still do it. From the wrong "your" to "Beliebers" going berserk.
Some would say that Mr Barton is an inspiration to certain groups of people or "he's a changed man". He was once an alcohol lover, a keen fighter and just a troublemaker in general. But look at him now? He hasn't caused bother in a long, long time. Can people who were in a similar condition look at him and think, "I can make that change too"? Think about it, it's interesting.
Do you know someone who has won a fight? Do you know someone who winds many people up? Do you know someone who expresses their opinions freely? Do you know someone who lives their life the way they want to? You will do. That's exactly what Mr Barton is. Just because he's famous and well known it doesn't mean he's worse. Does it? "He's supposed to be a role model" - Look at the previous paragraph.
I like Joey Barton. I'm not saying i like everything he's done, but i like him as a man. He's changed from the "thug" stereotype, he's fighting campaigns for Hillsborough, he say's what he thinks (some i completely disagree with), and he's just a normal bloke (Definitely not a member of The Smiths or a Philosopher from the Enlightenment).
Take a step back from the all the hatred towards him, and see if you agree with me. Even if it's a tiny bit.
PS: I know for a fact that just about everyone who reads this will disagree with my opinion, but hey, i am entitled to my opinion. Please comment with your opinions too, i'm sure you agree with some of the things i say. (ish)
Monday, 3 September 2012
A year on..
It has been over a year since i last posted on here! What a remarkable year it has been..
My last post was 380 days ago to be exact. Pretty poor blogging if you ask me. I've done so much since then. Just thought i'd update the Blog.
Auschwitz - Thanks to the Holocaust Educational Trust.
On October the 11th 2011, I visited Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau. That was by far the most chilling experience i've ever encountered in my whole entire life. It is impossible to describe. I am sitting here thinking of ways to display how it was, but it is extraordinarily difficult.
We visited Auschwitz concentration camp first and i instantly thought, "this is not what i expected". It is small. Very small. I honestly expected it to be at least 5 times the size. However that is irrelevant.
It is actually very upsetting being at the very place where millions of people were wrongly detained and tortured, just because they were "different". As i was walking around the camp the same question kept running through my mind. That question was simply, "Why?".
In my opinion, no one will ever know the reason why this happened.
http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/news/local/trip-a-reminder-of-evil-the-world-must-never-forget-1-3882035
Whilst walking through both of the sites, i had a continuous lump in my throat. I felt like being sick and crying simultaneously. A few areas of the site caught my eye more than others. Firstly, the hair. Roughly the size of 4 football goals of shaved female hair is on show kept from WW2. I have seen nothing like it in my life. Disturbing. Very disturbing.
Also, the barracks where children lived in Birkenau. That room, probably the size of two tennis courts, held over 700 children at one given time. Those children did not know what was happening. They thought they were on holiday. My heart sank when i walked by an engraved drawing of a Nazi soldier in that room, on a bed. I just thought to myself, "The child that did that would have probably been murdered".
The very strange thing about Birkenau is there's no birds singing at all. Not sure what relevance that has, but i found it interesting.
I strongly advise everyone to go.
Nearly 2 million people were killed at these two places and more than 6 million overall. That was only just under 70 years ago. They were killed by very intelligent people too. Why and how could anyone do this?
RIP x
New York!
I went with my school (Ashington High School) to New York City in the summer of 2012. In my opinion, it is THE best place to visit in the world. It has got everything, yes, everything.
5 best things about New York City:
(I am now a fan of the NY Mets and the Brooklyn Nets!)
Politics - to the point.
Just thought i'd add a bit of political debate.
Two and a half years on with this Government and i'm yet to see any signs of improvement. They hate me, they hate you, they hate everyone (unless you're exceedingly rich).
Cameron is definitely more right-wing than Thatcher. I did honestly not expect that. He, and his cronies are demolishing the country. Back into a recession. A DOUBLE DIP RECESSION. He blames the weather. Have you ever heard anything like that in your life? (Rhetorical question).
What i want to know is why does this horrific Government hate young people?
Look:
I could go on forever about this topic. I'd just like to end by saying one thing:
RIP Remploy.
Making the disabled unemployed is imhumane and immoral. That is all Cameron & Clegg.
On a funny note:
Mr Boris Johnson had a Q & A session on twitter a few days back and he answered my question which read:
"@LiamLavery1: #askboris why are you such a freak? @mayoroflondon"
to which he replied:
"@mayoroflondon: Mainly genetic #askboris @LiamLavery1"
222 retweets will do for me!
P.S.. BJ will be the next Tory leader. Seriously.
To conclude on a serious note
I got into my first choice university (Northumbria) to study Politics.
I was elated! And still am to be honest!
Thanks!
Liam Lavery.
My last post was 380 days ago to be exact. Pretty poor blogging if you ask me. I've done so much since then. Just thought i'd update the Blog.
Auschwitz - Thanks to the Holocaust Educational Trust.
On October the 11th 2011, I visited Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau. That was by far the most chilling experience i've ever encountered in my whole entire life. It is impossible to describe. I am sitting here thinking of ways to display how it was, but it is extraordinarily difficult.
We visited Auschwitz concentration camp first and i instantly thought, "this is not what i expected". It is small. Very small. I honestly expected it to be at least 5 times the size. However that is irrelevant.
It is actually very upsetting being at the very place where millions of people were wrongly detained and tortured, just because they were "different". As i was walking around the camp the same question kept running through my mind. That question was simply, "Why?".
In my opinion, no one will ever know the reason why this happened.
http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/news/local/trip-a-reminder-of-evil-the-world-must-never-forget-1-3882035
Whilst walking through both of the sites, i had a continuous lump in my throat. I felt like being sick and crying simultaneously. A few areas of the site caught my eye more than others. Firstly, the hair. Roughly the size of 4 football goals of shaved female hair is on show kept from WW2. I have seen nothing like it in my life. Disturbing. Very disturbing.
Also, the barracks where children lived in Birkenau. That room, probably the size of two tennis courts, held over 700 children at one given time. Those children did not know what was happening. They thought they were on holiday. My heart sank when i walked by an engraved drawing of a Nazi soldier in that room, on a bed. I just thought to myself, "The child that did that would have probably been murdered".
The very strange thing about Birkenau is there's no birds singing at all. Not sure what relevance that has, but i found it interesting.
I strongly advise everyone to go.
Nearly 2 million people were killed at these two places and more than 6 million overall. That was only just under 70 years ago. They were killed by very intelligent people too. Why and how could anyone do this?
RIP x
New York!
I went with my school (Ashington High School) to New York City in the summer of 2012. In my opinion, it is THE best place to visit in the world. It has got everything, yes, everything.
5 best things about New York City:
- Empire State Building visit - We went to the top of the ESB and it is the best view you'll ever have. The whole of Manhattan is visible. INCREDIBLE.
- Ground Zero - The Museum is intriguing and also very chilling. Once again, why and how could anyone ever do this?
- Times Square - Lights all round! As a very famous man once said, "the city that doesn't sleep". He wasn't actually joking.
- Coney Island - Proper American funfair. Home of the world famous hot dog eating competition. (HA)
- All of the shops! - Too many to name. Literally.
(I am now a fan of the NY Mets and the Brooklyn Nets!)
Politics - to the point.
Just thought i'd add a bit of political debate.
Two and a half years on with this Government and i'm yet to see any signs of improvement. They hate me, they hate you, they hate everyone (unless you're exceedingly rich).
Cameron is definitely more right-wing than Thatcher. I did honestly not expect that. He, and his cronies are demolishing the country. Back into a recession. A DOUBLE DIP RECESSION. He blames the weather. Have you ever heard anything like that in your life? (Rhetorical question).
What i want to know is why does this horrific Government hate young people?
Look:
- Tuition fees x3,
- School Sport Partnerships abolished,
- SureStart abolished,
- Aim Higher abolished,
- Connexions abolished,
- EMA abolished,
- Less appretinceships,
- Less jobs,
- + More
I could go on forever about this topic. I'd just like to end by saying one thing:
RIP Remploy.
Making the disabled unemployed is imhumane and immoral. That is all Cameron & Clegg.
On a funny note:
Mr Boris Johnson had a Q & A session on twitter a few days back and he answered my question which read:
"@LiamLavery1: #askboris why are you such a freak? @mayoroflondon"
to which he replied:
"@mayoroflondon: Mainly genetic #askboris @LiamLavery1"
222 retweets will do for me!
P.S.. BJ will be the next Tory leader. Seriously.
To conclude on a serious note
I got into my first choice university (Northumbria) to study Politics.
I was elated! And still am to be honest!
Thanks!
Liam Lavery.
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
The Riots.
Just a quick blog here to give my view on the riots which have hit London and many other cities around England.
Firstly, these riots definitely have something to do with politics and the way in which this country is being ran at this current moment in time. These are the biggest riots in the UK since the 1980's. And guess who was in Government then? Yes, you got it, the Tories. They are a fundamental factor in why these riots are taking place.
People thrive on attacking the youth of our society today and it really frustrates me. I really dislike it when politicians and people in high up roles refer to the youth as bad people. This is extremely untrue. A high majority of youth in the UK are genuine people and people who want to succeed in life. In that majority, it includes a substantial amount of people who were taking part in the criminal acts of the riots. These people need help in our society today. I know many, many people will disagree with me here, but some of these people aren't actually bad people. However, what they done in the riots, is horrendously bad and is seriously uncalled for.
Don't get me wrong, I am 100% against looting, arson and all of the other criminal acts. But the youth that did it, need help and opportunities. They need jobs, they need apprenticeships and they need something useful to do in life! The unemployment rates in the places of rioting are exceedingly high. Why cut jobs? Why cut EMA? Why cut SureStart? Ideological. Create jobs and make young people happy! Let them do something useful for their community. Or this will happen over and over again...
Starkey. David Starkey. I despise this man with a passion. He should be banned from TV for life. What he said on Friday's Newsnight was appalling. It reminded me of a certain Nick Griffin. He blamed the black people in our communities for the riots. That is simply outrageous. He said "Listen to David Lammy [Labour MP for Tottenham] an archetypal successful black man. If you turn the screen off, so you were listening to him on radio, you would think he was white." If that is not racism, then i don't know what is. It is not black people causing this upset in anyway, shape or form. This man needs urgent help. People like him do not derserve to be recognised. Owen Jones, the writer of the book "Chavs" responded to Starkey in a very good way! He was 100% correct with what he said!
On to another numpty. Boris. I wanted him in London on the first day of the riots with a plan, not on the second day with a brush. I mean come on? His must be insane. Who voted him into this role? He is a liability. He will not do a thing to help with the mess that's going on. The only decent asset he has added to London are the "Boris Bikes"!
Being serious again, i hope these riots never happen again. Don't evict people from houses, don't get rid of their benefits. It will lead to more riots! Give them a role in society. They want to work but there's no jobs. Create them! The Government are attempting to sort this out in the wrong way. Do something useful for once.
Remember, the youth of the UK are not bad. Also, this is 100000000000000% not the fault of our black society.
Thanks.
Firstly, these riots definitely have something to do with politics and the way in which this country is being ran at this current moment in time. These are the biggest riots in the UK since the 1980's. And guess who was in Government then? Yes, you got it, the Tories. They are a fundamental factor in why these riots are taking place.
People thrive on attacking the youth of our society today and it really frustrates me. I really dislike it when politicians and people in high up roles refer to the youth as bad people. This is extremely untrue. A high majority of youth in the UK are genuine people and people who want to succeed in life. In that majority, it includes a substantial amount of people who were taking part in the criminal acts of the riots. These people need help in our society today. I know many, many people will disagree with me here, but some of these people aren't actually bad people. However, what they done in the riots, is horrendously bad and is seriously uncalled for.
Don't get me wrong, I am 100% against looting, arson and all of the other criminal acts. But the youth that did it, need help and opportunities. They need jobs, they need apprenticeships and they need something useful to do in life! The unemployment rates in the places of rioting are exceedingly high. Why cut jobs? Why cut EMA? Why cut SureStart? Ideological. Create jobs and make young people happy! Let them do something useful for their community. Or this will happen over and over again...
Starkey. David Starkey. I despise this man with a passion. He should be banned from TV for life. What he said on Friday's Newsnight was appalling. It reminded me of a certain Nick Griffin. He blamed the black people in our communities for the riots. That is simply outrageous. He said "Listen to David Lammy [Labour MP for Tottenham] an archetypal successful black man. If you turn the screen off, so you were listening to him on radio, you would think he was white." If that is not racism, then i don't know what is. It is not black people causing this upset in anyway, shape or form. This man needs urgent help. People like him do not derserve to be recognised. Owen Jones, the writer of the book "Chavs" responded to Starkey in a very good way! He was 100% correct with what he said!
On to another numpty. Boris. I wanted him in London on the first day of the riots with a plan, not on the second day with a brush. I mean come on? His must be insane. Who voted him into this role? He is a liability. He will not do a thing to help with the mess that's going on. The only decent asset he has added to London are the "Boris Bikes"!
Being serious again, i hope these riots never happen again. Don't evict people from houses, don't get rid of their benefits. It will lead to more riots! Give them a role in society. They want to work but there's no jobs. Create them! The Government are attempting to sort this out in the wrong way. Do something useful for once.
Remember, the youth of the UK are not bad. Also, this is 100000000000000% not the fault of our black society.
Thanks.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Same old Tories...
Britain today is controlled by the most right-winged and scandalous administration ever.
Cameron and his cronies don’t care about ordinary, working and vulnerable people. The only people they care about are themselves and their rich counterparts who prop them up. Out of the 29 members of the Cabinet, 23 of them are millionaires. They want to make the rich richer, and the poor poorer. It’s as simple as that. Same old Tory ideology.
What have they done/what do they do?
Since the Tories emerged into the scene in the early 1800’s, all they have attempted to do, is to destroy proper people and proper jobs. If we continue to allow this to happen, then just wait and see what happens.
In the early 1979, Thatcher arrived into power. I have no shame in saying that she was the most evil and destructive leader ever to rule since Hitler. Since day one of her reign, she despised the working people; she despised the working people who had to work their socks off to put food on their families table; she despised the working people who were once the core of Britain’s workforce; and she despised the working people who once kept this country running.
Thatcher thought it would be clever to start privatising industries. She thought it would be clever to slash much-needed jobs which this country would need to succeed. The coal mining industry was completely and utterly obliterated by her, which then caused an appropriate strike by the NUM. The National Rail was also sold off to private companies which also took out many jobs. Also, this happened to British Steel aswell. People who worked the hardest were hit the hardest. It was an absolute outrage what Thatcher did to this country.
Now you may be thinking that Cameron is beginning to do the same thing. If you are thinking that, then you are 100% correct! He is attempting to privatise schools, the NHS, prisons and many other public sector services. Why is he doing this? There is only one reason. Pure ideology. He wants to hurt the people with less money. This same old Tory ideology is continuing...
By privatising all of these services and industries, it is so predictable what is going to happen. Here is a simple example using “service X”.
· Service X is a public service employing 1,000 people and receives £1m per yearfrom the Government.
· The Conservatives privatise service X and a successful business invests.
· The Government have in affect disregarded the service as being important and give the service less money.
· The business then employs less people than previous, which results in fewer jobs.
· The business receives more money and the owner becomes receives higher profits.
· Workers become out of job whilst high up businessmen make immense profits.
· The businessmen then fund The Conservatives! Hmm...
The rich becoming richer and the poor becoming poorer...
Without a shadow of a doubt, this Government has the potential to be far worse than Thatcher. This Government could potentially destroy this country. Do me a favour, fight back.
(I will be writing more about this soon)
What should we do about it?
Action needs to take place. We need to fight back against this malicious Government. If we don’t, then this country will most definitely be worse than Margaret Thatcher’s administration in the 1980’s.
The Labour Party needs to take a bigger role in making action around Britain take place. They need to listen out to the Trade Unions more and make that bond stronger than it has been in previous years. The Labour Party needs to take a stride to the left and stand up for the traditional principles in which the party was established for. This is the only way how we can dismantle this mess of a government.
Personally, I don’t think a General Strike would be a bad idea.
Forget the Blair years and go back to where we belong.
Liam Lavery
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