The endangered people of Burma and disenfranchised of Zimbabwe need to get digging and quick. It's the only hope they have that the major powers will do more than wring their hands and spout platitudes.
What's the difference between the repressive regimes in Iraq and Burma? - Oil
What's the difference between the vote rigging in Zimbabwe and Iraq? - Oil
But of course, I forgot, we went into Iraq to get rid of an evil dictator who was oppressing his people - and had oil
Monday, 12 May 2008
If we can't afford elderley care, how can we afford Iraq?
Gordon Brown says he wants a debate about how to provide care for the elderly that doesn't put their savings and homes in jeopardy.
However the background noises from the government suggest the country can't afford what is going to be massively increasing bill as more and more of us live longer. So forget all the tax and national insurance we've paid, it's down to us again, is it?
What I don't understand is why it is always possible to find untold billions to fight unnecessary wars like Iraq, but not to look after our own elderly citizens.
Could it be that our politicians are still so wrapped up in memories of what used to be Britain's role in the world that their position at the world's top table is more important to them than the people they represent?
However the background noises from the government suggest the country can't afford what is going to be massively increasing bill as more and more of us live longer. So forget all the tax and national insurance we've paid, it's down to us again, is it?
What I don't understand is why it is always possible to find untold billions to fight unnecessary wars like Iraq, but not to look after our own elderly citizens.
Could it be that our politicians are still so wrapped up in memories of what used to be Britain's role in the world that their position at the world's top table is more important to them than the people they represent?
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