A Write Royal Rant.
It has been a while since we last spoke, Just before the election in fact. At that time I had, after much harassing and complaining, managed to get a paper version of the 'Rant' into the local Salisbury and Avon Gazette. Only to have it cancelled because of the election.
Well they have reinstated the political page, last week (it comes out every fortnight), with the same two contributors from The Liberal and Labour party.
Needless to say I complained again about political bias, and low and behold, I have received an apology and an invitation to contribute so both Paper copy and email version are as of now back in print. I will include the paper version here for those of you not able to view The Gazette online.
First though some other news.
THE STEED IS DEAD-LONG LIVE THE STEED
After much monies being spent on keeping the old girl on the road. She finally gave up, as the repairs would have been more than she circa1997 was worth.
So alas she had to be scrapped and after much soul searching. ringing around, pulling in favours, a good amount of Beg, Borrow and Steal, Robbing Peter to pay Paul. and some filming for an Australian film company, I finally found a replacement (2005)
Same make same model an 1100 cc Moto Guzzi California. As you can see from the attached photo.
“I (now), have a Silver Machine'
Anyway I am 'doing' Avebury and Stonehenge over the Equinox 21st Noon and 22nd Dawn respective/and Respectfully, and hope to see some of you then.
If not, speak again soon.
Any help with finances is always welcome;
And do not forget, I am always prepared to 'Sing for my supper' for expenses and a fee toward the cause I am always willing to travel in order to give a talk on Stonehenge, Druid and Pagan issues, Politics and alike.
Here's a copy of the 'Paper Rant'
which I have just submitted, to the Salisbury and Avon Gazette.
Just when you thought it was safe to come out from behind the sofa, I'm back.
Standing as an Independent, and having received less than enough votes to secure my deposit, and more than enough not to come last here in Salisbury at the Parliamentary election, here's a counterbalance to the well oiled Party Machines.
Reading through the last issue, I can find nothing either John or Victoria wrote to take issue with, other than the simplicity of Johns Argument in laying the blame solely at the climates door. Veronica is right also, in her concern about the sewage 'dumped' into our costal waters in Kernow A brief perusal of the media however show it to be of a National concern; with the most recent sewage dumpage making news from the Lake District.
As an Independent there is much I can agree with, supporting a good and opposing a bad idea witch ever side of the house it comes from,
The current trend in Parliament, is worrying. Not just here, but across the so called 'Free World' to legislate against the big tech Giants and the populous to curb what is and is not said, both in print and the spoken word.
There is a thin line to be trod here betwixt and between what may be viewed as hate speech, with the predisposition of governments not wishing to offend-And the opinions, and ability of individuals to share theirs with their peers.
I for one ascribe to Voltaire's view, which may be paraphrased as.
“ I may vehemently disagree with what you say, but I would defend unto Death your ability to say it.”
Until next time
Blessings
Arthur
Photo of 'Silver Machine'