Scotland's Referendum and the BBC

Firstly, yesterday saw the announcement of the date for the Scottish Referendum. It will be held on the 18th of September in 2014. They now have 18 months to get everything in order and have answers to all the questions people are likely to have prior to that time.

I have to note that the BBC have blocked comments on their political website from Scottish people. No one in Scotland can comment on this page - the Scottish political page which features the clearly biased Brian Taylor. This is the story on the issue in full Link

Hopefully the time has finally come to stop talking about process and to start debating the facts. This comes immediately after the Scottish government have been shafted by Westminster on the Budget - we will receive £50 million less than was expected, in a terrible bid by Westminster to maintain power over the northern part of the UK.

Mainstream coverage at the moment seems to be lacking in facts, especially with regard to the independent point of view. There is clearly too much propaganda and unionist bias within major media outlets. The only views in the news coverage at the moment state that Scotland will be worse off without the union when in fact there is far more information in support of a profitable independent Scotland, between oil and gas, renewable energy technology, tourism, exports etc.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Scotland's potential oil boom

It was announced yesterday that Scotland could far a potential oil boom that will bring in billions from tax revenues. It is estimated that as much as £12 billion by 2018 could be within reach for taxes on gas and oil from Scotlands oil fields. Of course, this is only if Scotland gains independence in 2014, otherwise it will go into the Crown's pocket and I very much doubt that Scotland will see any of the profits.

Rather than reiterate an article I read, please have a look at the link: Scotland's Oil Boom

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Italian Election and money

Currently, the Italian elections are at a deadlock, and the possibility of a hung parliament is very likely.

Berlesconi lost the lower house but won over many elsewhere, while Pier Luigi Bersani won the lower house but did not win over senate. Beppe Grillo won 25% of the votes. Grillo i a comedian first and a politician second. Prime Minister Mario Monte came fourth with only 10% of the votes.

As many can see, Italians are in a state of confusion over just whom they wish to lead them in the 21st century. It's not surprising, given that they are still knee deep in a massive recession, a recession brought on by the lack of care of the former President, Silvio Berlusconi. It is surprising that this man is not in fourth place given his blatant disregard for the laws of Italy and for the care of the Italian people.

Perhaps Grillo and Bersani can form a coalition goverment :D

From Italy to the UK, we are still in a state of recession - some people calling it a triple dip recession, some people saying we are on the verge of a triple-dip. We are definitely still in recession. Peopl in the UK are starving to death thanks to the cuts and 'austerity measures' of Cameron and Osbourne.

Why can they not learn from their mistakes and lower VAT, force the oligopoly of petrol powers in the UK to lower their prices and watch as people refound confidence to begin spending once more. Until the public has enough confidence to start spending the economy will not move. We have already lost our AAA rating for borrowing etc, an influx into the system could see us regaining this rating, increasing confidence in the UK financial markets.

As usual, when the Conservative party is in power, the poor become poorer.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Two things political

Saw this article and had to laugh. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21302065. Have young people never had it so bad?

Really? ok, so they quickly wipe out/ignore the two WORLD WARS that happened, killing millions of young globally, not to mention the Falklands War, which kiled many in the 1980s, or the Vietnam (but it is focussed on UK youths).

What it should say ishave white young men never had it so bad? And I would further pecify middle classed. Because working classed folk have always struggled. Any non-white families have struggled in the past 60 plus years (in UK) and women have struggled for ?? who knows how long.

The article focusses on fnances and jobs. I don't agree with the air of'blame the olde generations' that this article portrays. Not one bit. Times are hard, just like the were in e 1980s when the last Conservativegovernment was in power. Tory gvt = hardshp for the majority. They are every bit as elitist as they were a hundred years ago. This is hat happns when they are in power and I have t say tothose bleeps whovoted for them and now regret it - suck it up. You made your bed, you lie in i. Problem is, tey forced it on the rest of us (Scotland and Wales,who did NOT vote conservative) not ssure whether N Ireand did or not).

I cannot blieve that the young of today blame retired people fortheir problems - that's trying to say that young people are stupid, ignorant and blind, which I do not think tey are. I do not own my own home, I am in my thirties. Should I bame my elders? Hell no, I blame poor governing, as I should. We are in this state because our government let bankers do whatever the hell they liked without any fom of regulation.

It's about time students/youths stood up to be counted, and marched on Westminster instead of blaming the elderly - many of whom are in the same financial boat as they are.

The other thing I wished to express my feelings on are the fact that Cameron is trying to 'force' his party to vote for gay marriages. I have to say its about time this Empirical party came into the 21st century. Does it relly harm anyone if gay people marry? No, of course it doesn't. Those offended simply need not attend gay marriages.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Why we should stay in Europe

There is a great deal in the news just now about whether there will be a referendum on the UK leaving the EU (European Union).

Alistair Darling used the fact that the Scottish government wish to remain in Europe as a comparison on why they should stay in the UK!! These situations are completely different and the most basic example is that the whole of Scotland could vote to remain in the EU but the reast of the UK (or even just England) could vote to leave, and we would have to leave.

Now I don't know about the rest of the UK, but a huge amount of Scottish exports go to Europe - they are our allies in so many ways. Talk about cutting your nose off to spite your face - this is what the UK govt want to do. Cameron doesn't even have the guts to state that he himself does/not want to remain in the EU - he just falls in to the party 'mindset' on this. That is no way to run a country! You are the servant of the public, not your party!

Labour in Scotland in particular are equally guilty of this, neither stating whether they want in or not, but backing what happens in Westminster. It really is a joke. They do not want an Independent Scotland because then they could not blame their errors on Westminster, which is what they have done in the past!

I have to say that to me it's not as important as some issues just now - such as the fact that the UK govt are trying to get rid of a whole range of facilities (like closing a large number of fire stations in London, hospitals across the UK etc), taking money from the poor and giving to the rich and further mass chain store closures.

The general public are aware that we are teetering on the edge of a TRIPLE DIP RECESSION, thanks to this mentality that is austerity. they need to remove their heads from their arses and get the economy back on the ground, instead of taking money from consumers pockets that would be better spent in the high streets and boost the economy!

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Gay Politicians

I was watching the Daily Politics today and one of the 'issues' regarded gay/lesbian politicians, especially tory (for those of you outwith the UK, the Tories and a name we give Conservatives, and aare right wing politicians, usually very wealthy).

Tories in particular, are homophobic. I'm not saying all tories are, but the majority have at least a small problem with it, as it does not fit their narrow criteria of right and appropriate.

Frankly, I couldn't give a **** who my MP is having sex with, as long as they follow the law (by that I mean the person is an adult and consenting). I do not think it has an effect on how they can perform their duties in public office and actually it means that they are more likely to be able to empathise with other marginalised groups of people.

I am straight and happily married but I really do not have a problem with being represented by a gay/lesbian politician because it does not matter who they have sex with, it matters how they conduct themselves in public office.

I know that there are many who disagree with this. They are entitled to their opinion. I do not like people using religion as an excuse for being bigotted - and it is an excuse. God/s (whatever divine being or beings you believe in) are meant to have made us in their image. Religion is meant to be about having faith in a higher power and loving your fellow mankind, not about deciding which groups you don't like and persecuting them!! Homosexuality occusr within nature all the time - it IS natural. Anyone who says otherwise is simply a bigot. Just because somehting does not adhere to your ideas of proper does not make it wrong, however using your religion as an excuse to marginalise people you deem 'wrong' - is very, very wrong and you are not a truly spiritual person.

To me, homosexuality is nature's way of trying to control our numbers. When a species increases too much, the number of homosexuals in that species increases. This is why there are more homosexuals today than ever before. It is very natural and frankly having prejudice against someone because of their sexual orientation is just as ludicrous as having prejudice against someone because of their collour or gender. Get over it!!!

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Uniform Tax Rebates

First it was people offering 'help' with PPI claims, for a small fee. Now it is help with claiming a uniform tax rebate! This is usually a relatively small amount of money - maybe £100 a year, and a few companies are already trying to take some of that money away for the average worker.

What is uniform tax rebate? Very simply, its a tax rebate for anyone who has a uniform and has to get this uniform cleaned/mended themselves. Some employers offer laundry services, and in this instance a person would not be eligible for such a rebate. however, if you wear a uniform that is not for use out of work and you are responsible for its care, you are likely to be eligible for this rebate.

All you have to do is send a letter to the tax office, stating where you work, that your uniform is not for use out of work and that your employer does not provide laundry services. They will want to know where you work and how long you have worked there and why you cannot wear your uniform outside of work (usually because of a work logo, or if you work in health or food industries, for hygiene reasosn).

Please note that negotiations are currently underway between MOD and tax office re uniforms for army/navy etc personnel. Please contact your own personnel to see whether you are yet eligible.

Moneysavingexpert.com have all the details and also a default address if you do not have the address of your own local office.

Do not let some financier take any of the money you are entitled to. Write it yourself or get a friend to do it.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin