Irish - lived in England most of my life. Done it all - Magistrate, Probation Service Manager, support Luton Town. Really interested in politics, a real nerd!
@NotThatBigIan Thuggery from dissident groups to destabilise communities. A pattern developed over many years to use arson via petrol bombs. I wonder what they will feel if all those NHS staff decide to leave as many are petrified. As too small businesses run by immigrants.
@Nurapost Do not give the USA any world events. The cost of hotel rooms, transport have tripled. No other country hosting the Cup has ever done this. Shame on FIFA.
@JohnCassidy Voted African Referee of the year. Add to that the abysmal processing of players from other African countries by the heavy handed immigration officials. FIFA should hang their heads in shame for not protesting.
Within hours of being announced as the nominee to be the U.S. Director of the CIA, I received a hand-delivered message on MI6 stationery congratulating me on my nomination. It was signed simply "C" in green ink. Legendary. I shared it with my son and even he thought I was now cool!
More than that, this note, from Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, confirmed what I already believed: the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries.
Alex's passing this week brought back so many memories of our time in service together. He flew to Langley to see me the day I was confirmed. We brought our two senior teams together in the UK to plan and coordinate and build in the first several weeks of my time on duty: making clear to them all that this relationship was more than special - it was critical for the security of our two countries.
Alex was a remarkable intelligence partner. When we needed help, it wasn't "let me see;" it was "this matters to you and America we'll get it done." And he and his team always did. I think he knew we would do the same for him and his team and his nation. Many Americans are alive today because of his leadership of MI6, I never knew how to thank him enough.
Alex became a friend as well. In the years since we both left office we would see each other from time to time. He was always so kind, so thoughtful, so smart. His deep love of his country was surpassed only by his deep commitment and love of his family. Decent and proper - and funny as hell - Alex was "C." As espionage requires, he was quiet, not attention seeking. He knew what evil was and he was ruthless in his efforts to crush it with every legal tool at his command. And he knew who his friends were and committed himself to supporting them.
I miss Sir Alex Younger. He was a role model for me and a man with whom every minute I spent was valued and savored. Blessings to you Alex. Praying for you and for your family. Well done and may you rest in peace in His hands.
D-Day wasnโt about keeping desperate refugees out of Europe.
It was about defeating a fascist regime that treated human beings as less than human.
Hegseth using that anniversary to score cheap political points is cynical, disgusting & fucking shameful.
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@IainDale He was a disgrace. I was shocked at his words and he has hit rock bottom in my estimation. He represents his party Reform very well with his lies.