Tag Archives: Syria

Cost vs Value

Posted on September 6, 2015 by ianchisnall

Few Sussex MPs make themselves as accessible on social media as MP for Crawley, Henry Smith. For this he deserves every bit of the commendation that Brian May paid him prior to the last election. However inevitably this also means he posts things that … Continue reading →

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A delusion of power

Posted on September 5, 2015 by ianchisnall

It is strange how our national leaders appear to find it easier to turn to military solutions, involving unknown young men and expensive weapons than to get their own hands dirty in working for peace and the resolution of conflicts. … Continue reading →

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A time to heal

Posted on September 2, 2015 by ianchisnall

Outside of those directly impacted by the appalling crash of the Hawker Hunter, just over a week ago, whose lives will never return to the same place they where at the time of the crash, the wider community in Shoreham … Continue reading →

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A need for some rights

Posted on April 24, 2015 by ianchisnall

Its much easier to find fault than it is to find solutions – sadly if as it is reported, Ed Miliband will criticising the Prime Minister for mistakes made following the Libyan intervention in the context of the current Mediterranean migrant … Continue reading →

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The need for integrity

Posted on September 26, 2014 by ianchisnall

As MPs assemble in Westminster to the apparent fury of Nigel Farage who would have no role in such a discussion in any case we all need to call for holistic thinking from our elected representatives. The decisions they will be … Continue reading →

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Terrorism in all but name!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by ianchisnall

The appalling news from Edmonton yesterday afternoon of the tragic death of 82 year old Palmira Silva was accompanied by a subjective public statement that this was not an act of Terrorism. It is clear from that statement that the 25 … Continue reading →

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Our place in the World

Posted on March 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

This morning in an interview with Andrew Marr, William Hague admitted that there was no prospect of Military Intervention in the dispute between President Putin and what remains of the Ukraine Government. Although this risks portraying impotence in our proud and powerful … Continue reading →

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The next step

Posted on January 27, 2014 by ianchisnall

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, a day for each of us to remember some of the many Holocausts that have taken place throughout our history. Each reflecting the terrible inhumanity that we are each capable of outworking on others. That this … Continue reading →

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That was the Summer that was

Posted on September 8, 2013 by ianchisnall

Here in Sussex, the public confirmation that a new season was on its way came on Friday with heavy rain that along with a drop in temperature felt and smelt like Autumn. Sadly the warm days we have got used to … Continue reading →

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My fantasy Skype scenario

Posted on September 5, 2013 by ianchisnall

Today two groups of people will assemble to reflect on the crisis in Syria and how to bring the suffering to an end. Both groups find chemical weapons deeply offensive and want to see an end to their use. Neither groups … Continue reading →

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