Peter Reynolds

America’s interference  in the Scottish Justice Minister’s decision on the fate of the so-called Lockerbie Bomber, is uncalled for, inappropriate, tactless, rude, arrogant and just plain wrong.

Whatever your views on the value of mercy towards a man who has only a matter of days or weeks to live and who is very probably innocent of the crime he was convicted of, it is no business of the United States to be interfering like this.

We already kowtow to the Americans far too much.  Our blind obedience into Iraq and Afghanistan.  Our willingness to bow to their demands for the extradition of Gary Mckinnon, a harmless, mentally abnormal individual who is being bullied and persecuted by a country for who the title “the Great Satan” seems increasingly justified.

You, who are responsible for so much state-sanctioned terrorism and bullying, have no business meddling like this in the affairs of Scotland or the UK.

Seems to me that you can either be cynical and disbelieving about Barack Obama or you have to buy him completely.

His power is in his integrity and it shines through every word that he speaks.  Again, it is easy to say that they are just words but you, I and every human being knows in their soul when words have value.

Thank You

The man is awe inspiring.  In simple, direct statements he cuts through the murk and mud which mankind creates for itself.  He is the man for our time, delivered to us apparently as an exact solution for our problems, he reveals the wisdom which all of us understand.  He delivers huge confidence, trust and belief.

There will be others desperate to catch him out, to discover some inconsistency or failing.  I doubt that they will succeed.

We are in the presence of greatness and we should value our good fortune.

If you seek a moral compass or example in Britain do not turn to our leaders, nor to those who are the most highly paid, richest or with the greatest responsibilities.  Turn instead to those who have endured the most, who have striven for goals and ambitions with true honour and integrity.  Turn to men like Major Phil Packer, who completed the London Marathon on crutches and has raised nearly £1 million for Help For Heroes.

The disgusting spectacle by the Chelsea whore footballers; spoilt, fawned over and supported by the Russian Mafia.  Their conduct is ignored by the FA, which once pretended to stand for discipline and good behaviour in football but looks the other way when the serious money is involved.

The ignominious disgrace of so many MPs to which, to his eternal shame, the Speaker has profoundly failed to respond.  The calculated fraud, thievery and deception of the banking superclass who have been allowed to walk away with their ill gotten gains.  All these people – not as a group but as individuals – Drogba, Brown, Goodwin – should be named, shamed and punished.  If we let this behaviour pass without sanction then we let down men like Major Packer.  We let down men and women of honour in sport, politics, business and everyday life who try their hardest and invest their integrity in what they do.

Who is left to take the lead?  This huge problem creates a vacancy,  the most important  job in the country but I fear that we do not have a Barack Obama in Britain.  I fear that Rome is burning.

Yes, the expectation is ridiculous but Barack Obama continues to fulfil his promise at every stage.

His “First 100 days” is the point at which everyone will seek to pass judgment but I acknowledge him now.  This man remains a beacon of hope.  His personality and integrity shines through everything.  His direct, considered and incisive answers to questions reveal a leader who is exactly what the world needs.  I believe we deserve

Barack Obama In London

him too.  Other current political issues show the seedy, self-serving, mediocre individuals we have had to put up with for far too long.

I was immensely impressed with his announcement on plans for the US car industry which was an object lesson in how to deliver bad news, how to tell all parties involved that it is time to get real.

He arrives in London and with supreme capability immediately addresses the world economic crisis and arms reduction, apparently making more progress on both in hours than other politicians have made in years.

Hail to the Chief!

I have no problem with dropping smart bombs on the heads of Hamas leaders.  I, along with most reasonable people, would even put up with a little collateral damage and come civilian casualties but what the Israelis are doing in Gaza is nothing short of genocide.  Israel’s leaders should be indicted on war crimes charges.

Hamas is undoutedly an evil organisation and the firing of rockets into Israel is unacceptable and must be stopped, if necessary, by force.  It is as nothing though compared to the brutality of Israel.  Remember that Hamas’ rockets are a reaction to the Israeli blockade of Gaza and are a proportionate response to Israel’s bullying.  Gaza is exactly the same as the Warsaw Ghetto and the Jews are doing a fine job of playing the Nazi role.

Bush is dead and gone and so he should be with the ludicrous comments he came out with yesterday.  I cannot believe that Barack Obama will allow the Jews to continue as they are.  Indeed that is probably the very reason they are doing what they are doing now in advance of his inauguration.

Meanwhile our lily livered “leaders” sit on their fat, post-Christmas arses and do nothing.  They walk past on the other side while the women and children of Gaza burn

I have found it a little depressing to see the acres of newsprint and gigabytes of cyberspace dedicated to anticipating and welcoming the new President-Elect.  As a writer it makes me feel I have to shout very, very loud to be heard at all.  I am delighted to join in the party though because as many have said before me, whatever his specific policies I do believe he represents a sea change in politics.  When will we have the first black British Prime Minister I wonder?  His is an inspiring story and a beacon for the spirit of man.  I hope that everything looks and feels just as positive in a year’s time.