Current Affairs - 2026

[david63]

I was always taught to say what you mean and mean what you say - such a shame that Trump wasn't brought up that way

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyxv87zwwpo

[Mervyn and Trish]

Not sure Trump was taught anything!

[david63]

Not sure Trump was taught anything!

What about greed, lying, deceit?

[Onelife]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx26gn64zyzo


I for one applaud Nick Timothy's comments about using public spaces to push religious dogma. The fact that he sighted the Muslim take over of Trafalgar Square as an act of domination is in my opinion correct. I personally would take it one step further and say this was an islamic statement of further intention. If religious adherents wish to push their beliefs then do so behind closed doors or in designated sites where they won’t be disrupting public spaces of cultural significance.

[Ray B]

He did not know what he was getting into, thinking he was just going into Iran and after a week or two it will all be over.
Iran have had years to build it's defensive positions knowing there was a real possibility of being attacked.
Looks like they may have been prepared for an attack and Trump vastly underestimated their ability to respond in the way that they have.
Now, somehow, he has got to fix this mess which has affected most of the world.

[Ray B]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx26gn64zyzo


. If religious adherents wish to push their beliefs then do so behind closed doors or in designated sites where they won’t be disrupting public spaces of cultural significance.

Try pushing our religion like that in an Islamic state.

[david63]

I for one applaud Nick Timothy's comments about using public spaces to push religious dogma. The fact that he sighted the Muslim take over of Trafalgar Square as an act of domination is in my opinion correct. I personally would take it one step further and say this was an islamic statement of further intention. If religious adherents wish to push their beliefs then do so behind closed doors or in designated sites where they won’t be disrupting public spaces of cultural significance.

Sorry OL but I have to disagree.

There are many that came before us who gave their lives so that we could have free speech and be inclusive. As far as I am aware they were doing nothing different from any other religion and I haven't seen any reports of them causing any trouble. Would there be such outrage if it was the Archbishop of Canterbury leading a service in Trafalgar Square? Should the Pope not be allowed to give his blessings in St Peter's Square? Should the Druids not be allowed to acknowledge the Solstice? The list goes on.

As for Badenoch she is getting on my nerves as all she seems capable of is trying to score political points all the time

[Onelife]

For some reason I’m trying to equate how you see "free speech and inclusiveness" within islamic doctrine? Neither do I grasp why you think public spaces should be used to push religious beliefs…this latest act and those which have already been allowed should be stopped because we’ll soon find ourselves having to make detours if we want to avoid them.

I believe they’ve got some planned for London underground stations next week?

[Mervyn and Trish]

Not sure Trump was taught anything!

What about greed, lying, deceit?

They come naturally to him and he's had lots of practice

[towny44]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx26gn64zyzo


. If religious adherents wish to push their beliefs then do so behind closed doors or in designated sites where they won’t be disrupting public spaces of cultural significance.

Try pushing our religion like that in an Islamic state.

You have to remember that Islam is about 500 years younger than Christanity, and 500 years ago we still had the Spanish inquisition and were burning heretics at the stake. Once Islam grows up its followers may become as apathetic as current day Christians.

[Onelife]

With islam being the fastest growing religion in the world I think I would start with banning all religious education (whatever the religion) in schools and replace it with science-based critical thinking, and a humanistic approach to learning.

[Mervyn and Trish]

So ban all indoctrination other than that which you believe in eh? I'd prefer children were given a factual understanding of all the major religions and their beliefs and were able to make their own choices when they were old enough.

[Stephen]

So ban all indoctrination other than that which you believe in eh? I'd prefer children were given a factual understanding of all the major religions and their beliefs and were able to make their own choices when they were old enough.

Providing they don't get radicalised by some, which always going to be a risk.

[Onelife]

So ban all indoctrination other than that which you believe in eh? I'd prefer children were given a factual understanding of all the major religions and their beliefs and were able to make their own choices when they were old enough.

That would be a good place to start….the only fact that we need to know is that all this religious nonsense is nothing more than stories passed down through brainwashed individuals to the next generation of brainwashed individuals. What children should be taught is that there isn’t a shred of fact based evidence that gives credence to there being Gods of any description whatsoever.

It is as Stephen has suggested inconceivable that children educated in some faith schools will have a free conscience to stray away from their indoctrinated upbringing.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I'm talking about faith schools or indoctrination. I'm talking about informing children old enough to make their our minds up what different faiths believe. They can decide what to believe or nothing. Your own suggestion is brainwashing to your opinion.

[towny44]

So ban all indoctrination other than that which you believe in eh? I'd prefer children were given a factual understanding of all the major religions and their beliefs and were able to make their own choices when they were old enough.

Never going to happen, those who believe will always want their children to believe as well.

[Onelife]

This is true John…another truth is that religion is the greatest barrier to integration in this country, imo

The very essence of teaching is to educate children to have balanced views and to question those views.. Some faith schools teach children to adhere to their strict religious and cultural beliefs which imo isn’t conducive in making this country more integrated.

What was witnessed in Trafalgar Square is the start of what will become a quest for religious dominance. imo

[oldbluefox]

Isn't it ironic that Iran is begging for a monarchy to return but the Iranian Republican Party in office refuse to listen to the demonstrators and preserve their position by shooting them. It is not dissimilar to the situation in China, North Korea and Russia where any dissension is rapidly quelled.

[Stephen]

And other news.


As usual no one is held to account.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddnv945g2po

[david63]

So who then is telling porkies about talks - Trump or Iran? Based on past experiences I know which side my money is on!

[Mervyn and Trish]

I think Trump has been having talks with the voices in his head.

[poole boy]

personally i think that reading some of the rubbish they have written on this subject david63 and merv&trish have completely lost the plot and would be far worst than trump at not telling lies

[david63]

reading some of the rubbish they have written on this subject david63 and merv&trish have completely lost the plot

Would you please explain what you mean by that comment in respect of anything I have posted here.

[Onelife]

And other news.


As usual no one is held to account.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddnv945g2po

Hi Stephen, a devastatingly heartbreaking outcome for his parents and I dare say for the doctor who made this catastrophic mistake.

“We shall learn lessons”... doesn't mend broken hearts.

[Mervyn and Trish]

reading some of the rubbish they have written on this subject david63 and merv&trish have completely lost the plot

Would you please explain what you mean by that comment in respect of anything I have posted here.

And ditto.

And maybe check out forum rules b and d!