If I was to get into stereotyping, and blaming all of a peer group for crimes committed by a minority within that group, then the Metropolitan Police wouldn't come out too well.
And that's despite them covering up for rapes and murders commited by their cronies.
But I won't do that because I know better than to stereotype.
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Brian Blanchard
Wed 5th Jul 2023 19:15
I agree with the content. As you note, the situation is well known here in the US and on the rise. Funny how observations which can be easily be proven can be considered borderline 'hate speech'. And - as a former policeman - I suspect you have a pretty good line on UK crime statistics.
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Comments noted - thanks.
"Imported" crime has always been a problem in Western countries. Indeed, in America it reached such levels that it has
become known as "Organised Crime" and is an unwelcome
malaise in US society. In the UK, we have our own history,
with the likes of the Messina brothers, Peter Rachman and
assorted notorious gangsters, against whom public awareness
and stringent action served to be largely effective - but not
totally within a free society. The huge influx of unchecked uncontrolled migration carries its own reality. An information
request made by a prominent author/historian on YouTube
obtained a worrying number of names far removed from
expected/local origins involved in crime. To consider any
attempt to address this phenomenon in the context of modern
Britain and a safe cohesive society as "hate crime" is arguably
being complicit in what is being done - and by whom.. It
that position helpful towards providing prevention and
solutions? I think not.
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Many thanks for your comments, Graham, John, Helene, and Steve. I'm moved by them. Two years on, and I'm still here!
Comment is about Extra time (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
An impressive poem, Pete. It hints at freedom and all the possible obstructions.
Reminded of the cynical comment by Tommy Docherty: 'as one door closes, another one slams straight in your face.'
Comment is about Doors (blog)
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It's great that you posted this, Greg, and I enjoyed the perceptive comments.
Like all the great teams, health care depends on all the staff pulling together and going the extra mile. It's lucky that so many are still prepared to do so.
Comment is about Extra time (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
And my thanks to Nigel, Johns C&B, Hugh, Philippa, Holden, Clare, K Lynn and Manish for liking this one.
Comment is about Writers (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you, Uilleam. 'Awkward truths' again, I suppose. It is horrible that so many are persecuted for exercising freedom of expression.
Comment is about Comment is Free (blog)
A timely verse, Hélène. So many of us have so much to be grateful for.
Comment is about Giving Thanks This Day (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Written with feeling, Nadia. Thank you.
Comment is about a little drunk (blog)
Original item by Nadia Coia
Here in the US, insanely jealous of your NHS. May you keep it and we get it! Blessings on your health, Greg. Inspirational poem.
Comment is about Extra time (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Great piece, Greg. The elephant in the room is tax. Politicians of all hues are frightened to death to mention raising them. I for one would gladly pay another 2, 3, 5 (Whatever) pence in the £ more to sustain the NHS, one of this nation’s finest achievements.
Comment is about Extra time (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
A 'great team' is an understatement Greg, it's when you're on the floor and they pick you up you realise! I just wish the NHS wasn't the football it has become! Great Poem, enough said.
Comment is about Extra time (blog)
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Posted today to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS. Don't let them take it away from us!
Comment is about Extra time (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Keith
It was just to thank you for liking the last one I wrote
You appreciation is always welcome.
Thanks
Pete
Comment is about Edbreathe (poet profile)
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Wow, MC. If this is truly what you think I would have thought a man of your years and experience would have put discretion first. You don’t always have to say what you’re thinking.
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Just coming back to thank John Kevin Hugh and Holden for liking this one!
Comment is about CHESS KILLING TIME (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Too much Irony Bru as a kid - that'll explain my recent diagnosis of haemochromatosis! 😐
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thank you Holden! Very kind of you.
Comment is about Peace In The Garden (blog)
Original item by Tom
Uilleam you misunderstand KJ methinks who was being heavily ironic.
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Point noted kJ.
I shall cease and desist,
put up and shut up,
move along sir,
nothing to see here!
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I'm coming to a time in my life when I need to be resolving conflicts, not inflaming them.
So, after some reflection, I have voluntarily edited out my previous comment (and some others), troubled as I am by the anger of my reactions to the comments of other contributors.
This article is not about me, and my disagreements; it's about a piece of excellent poetry which concerns the safety and welcoming of refugees coming to our shores; they should be our primary concern.
I offer my sincere apologies to any whom I have offended
Comment is about Poet's plea for boat refugees quoted on BBC's Question Time (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I loved this one, Hélèna. Gratitude and appreciation, very well written.
Thank you.
Comment is about Giving Thanks This Day (blog)
Original item by Hélène
I can relate to this. Raw and well written.
Thank you
Comment is about a little drunk (blog)
Original item by Nadia Coia
Civil and War are definitely two words that should never be used together. There is nothing civil about war!
Comment is about Ukrainian poet and novelist dies from injuries after missile attack (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Just for the record, Victoria Amelina is dead because of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, not a civil war.
Comment is about Ukrainian poet and novelist dies from injuries after missile attack (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
UOC. Your comments were predictable.
You seem to have a bad habit of sticking your oar in whenever you see vile racist posts.
You really should keep your opinions to yourself.
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
'The point of the content' is verging on hate speech, MC, as far as this site is concerned. Consider your collar felt, and by no means for the first time. And you a former policeman ...
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
For the many,
not the few,
with the opressed,
not the opressor,
bread and roses,
food for bodies,
and our minds,
art for all,
society binds.
Comment is about Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey to edit poetry anthology (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Reham Tamimi
Tue 4th Jul 2023 19:53
I had the pleasure of meeting you today and listening to your beautiful poem on hijab. As a hijabi the words were heartfelt and dearly appreciated. It’s always a beautiful thing when you meet strangers that spread love and kindness in a world where it seems people were born to hate. Thank you for letting me and my friends listen to your poem and life advice, it really made our day that much brighter, and has encouraged us to pay the kindness recieved forward. I wish you all the best in the future, Kind Regards, a fellow stranger ❤️
Comment is about hugh (poet profile)
Original item by hugh
UOC - having seen the welter of your comments et al on this
site I'm surprised you found time to comment on this entry,
albeit that the nature of your response was entirely predictable
and avoided the point of the content. Perhaps I could use
your comment in suppport of the UK not being a safe country?
Cheers.
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thank you so much, Graham. Your comment means a lot to me.
Uilleam - Thanks, I take your point, and we must always be vigilant. But, at the same time, everything is relative.
MC - In this case, the truth landed on a restaurant and killed 13 people, injuring many more. It is also true that among the victims was a noted writer and poet. For the rest, I don't really have any comment.
Comment is about Writers (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
You mean crimes like when Jamie Barrow, who found fires ‘cathartic’, and poured petrol through his neighbour’s letterbox, setting it alight, murdering her and her two young children?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jul/04/man-found-guilty-of-nottingham-arson-murder-of-woman-and-two-children
Oh silly me-here's me thinking you were just referring to forinners, whose names you can't pronounce!
Comment is about TIME AFTER TIME (AFTER TIME!) (blog)
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An intriguing poem. Thank you, Uilleam.
Comment is about Comment is Free (blog)
Ukraine and Russia are like the Bible's Cain and Abel
Their ancient animosities the stuff of legend and fable.
Unable to be civil, they resort to civil war
And the innocent always suffer - now just as before.
Comment is about Ukrainian poet and novelist dies from injuries after missile attack (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Ah...truth. That most elusive and ephemeral visitor to our
minds. Do you not wonder why politicians rarely mention the
word. It is because it can mean different things to different
people in varying circumstances. Propaganda is often the
exaggeration, even the distortion, of "truth". Its value (power)
lies (no pun intended) in its close affinity with "truth" in many minds. Look in the mirror. Do you see what others see? Or do
you see what YOU see? Which is true? Or are both true in
their own way?
Comment is about Writers (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
This is seriously good Stephen! Brilliant last line, always leaves the reader shaking his/her/their head.
Long live 'the tellers of awkward truths'
Comment is about Writers (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks Stephen,
We ought also to bear in mind that attempts to "shut up"
"tellers of the awkward truths" are also ongoing in what we view as democratic Britain.... and that many totalitarians and tyrants throughout history also wrote and read poetry.
Comment is about Writers (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
throw your TV’s through the window of possibilities
I been so close to that Rob- good advice-but I'd get into terrible trouble.
Comment is about the fall (one size fits all) (blog)
Original item by Rob Cohen
Thanks Mike-I know the feeling.
Comment is about Personal Effects (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
Well done all.
Looks like a beautiful venue - I must get to see it sometime
Comment is about Our Green Earth poets read at Liverpool’s beautiful Palm House (blog)
Original item by Barry Woods
Well done all.
Looks like a beautiful venue - I must get to see it sometime
Comment is about Mersey Poets bring peace to Palm House (blog)
Original item by Barry Woods
Yes Victoria,
"...make literature festivals, not war".
Comment is about Ukrainian poet and novelist dies from injuries after missile attack (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Sand sculpture poems
Hoping something
Stands out
😂
Comment is about Yellow Square (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Beautiful poem, great message. Bon vacance, Clare. 😀
Comment is about Expectant. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Thanks, Steve, for mentioning it yesterday, which prompted us to post this loss on our news pages today.
Comment is about Ukrainian poet and novelist dies from injuries after missile attack (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Terribly sad that another writer and poet has fallen victim to Russia's barbarism. I penned a few lines yesterday in my poem 'Writers':
'They’re coming for the writers now;
They’ll take out poets one by one.
These tellers of the awkward truths,
Who show them up for what they are,
Appear to constitute fair game
For slingshots scrounged from death’s bazaar.'
Culture must survive. Without culture, there is nothing.
Comment is about Ukrainian poet and novelist dies from injuries after missile attack (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you, Graham. A fair amount of Poetic Licence has been used, I confess. Some of it is Nana, my surrogate mum 😂
I got the idea from Poetsonline.org. They have a monthly prompt.
Thanks Stephen. I think Billy Beaumont borrowed that expression from my mum 😂
Thanks KLynn, Manish, Nigel, John and Clare for the likes. 😀
Comment is about My Mother Said (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Nigel Astell
Thu 6th Jul 2023 01:08
Moonlight friendship has a heart of gold❤.
Comment is about Silent whispers (blog)
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