OT - National article yesterday: "Keir Starmer blew hole in claims of ‘independent UK nuclear deterrent’"
and another one today with another CND person saying:
"with Starmer this week admitting during a press conference that Trident relied on Washington"
as though it's new news.He did no such thing - he just restated a position that has been totally open knowledge for decades, including me posting details btl in the Herald during Indy Ref. The UK gets its Trident missiles from a pool of 55 from Kings Bay in the Us, and at any one time with NPT there are just 8 out of 16 tubes on Vanguard loaded - with a 55 ton missile married to a warhead using the mobile dock at Faslane, and another boat taking over every 3 or 6 months for a total of 16 missiles out of 55; simple maths say that this gives a maximum of 6 month or so with some being serviced in the US.
Laughable crap like that doesn't help; there is indeed a debate to be had now because of Trump - is it worth spending billions on a deterrent the US can cancel (illegally) without notice effectively with just 6 month use then afterwards? Even those who believe in the nuclear deterrent may well say "no".
The CND should know better, in fact, they actually do - they're usually quite well informed not surprisingly - this information is all in the public domain.
Headline grabbing sensationalism is no substitute for truthful and open debate.
"David Pratt: Are we witnessing the end of transatlantic alliance?"
Personally I don't think the US can go it alone, and perhaps more level heads there will prevail in time. The dollar, markets, exports and financial institutions would think 2008 was a boom year.
On another note, there's no doubt the "opposition" are taking full advantage. Beware misinformation from posters whose one and only post claims to have inside knowledge. BTL on a previous article. You can click the name for a profile. The troll farms are having a field day!
I really hope the ballot boxes are going to be guarded overnight, It smells a bit fishy to me! Take nothing for granted when it involves the British state.
National: "Time for divorce papers if Labour lose again in Scotland"
https://archive.is/ztfqI
by Stuart PM Mackintosh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_P._M._Mackintosh
They have till Friday to avoid or at least reduce that defeat.
Scotland don't like Starmer slimy "Labour". Not at all.
OT - National article yesterday: "Keir Starmer blew hole in claims of ‘independent UK nuclear deterrent’"
and another one today with another CND person saying:
"with Starmer this week admitting during a press conference that Trident relied on Washington"
as though it's new news.He did no such thing - he just restated a position that has been totally open knowledge for decades, including me posting details btl in the Herald during Indy Ref. The UK gets its Trident missiles from a pool of 55 from Kings Bay in the Us, and at any one time with NPT there are just 8 out of 16 tubes on Vanguard loaded - with a 55 ton missile married to a warhead using the mobile dock at Faslane, and another boat taking over every 3 or 6 months for a total of 16 missiles out of 55; simple maths say that this gives a maximum of 6 month or so with some being serviced in the US.
Laughable crap like that doesn't help; there is indeed a debate to be had now because of Trump - is it worth spending billions on a deterrent the US can cancel (illegally) without notice effectively with just 6 month use then afterwards? Even those who believe in the nuclear deterrent may well say "no".
The CND should know better, in fact, they actually do - they're usually quite well informed not surprisingly - this information is all in the public domain.
Headline grabbing sensationalism is no substitute for truthful and open debate.
Very good article in the National: https://archive.is/xufol
"David Pratt: Are we witnessing the end of transatlantic alliance?"
Personally I don't think the US can go it alone, and perhaps more level heads there will prevail in time. The dollar, markets, exports and financial institutions would think 2008 was a boom year.
On another note, there's no doubt the "opposition" are taking full advantage. Beware misinformation from posters whose one and only post claims to have inside knowledge. BTL on a previous article. You can click the name for a profile. The troll farms are having a field day!
I really hope the ballot boxes are going to be guarded overnight, It smells a bit fishy to me! Take nothing for granted when it involves the British state.
I wonder if there will be exit polls this time?
One date missing:
Deadline for registering new party or amending details with the EC: 5pm on Friday 30th January
I was desperately trying to forget about that Pete :(