Let’s be honest about our priorities
We all need to be honest with ourselves about our priorities. We live in a world in which we blame others and forces outside our control rather than taking responsibility for our choices and their effects. Being poor when we spend it on x, y and z. Not being able to buy a house when we aren't saving for one.
There is nothing wrong with saying I want a Netflix subscription, but we must also acknowledge that means we have £75 less each year to put towards our next big purchase. Having something now often means we can't have something later.…
Reasons for the Death of the high street
The high street is struggling, consumers are shunning the shops. In our ever changing competitive retail landscape why are we unwittingly killing off household brands? The answer to why are our high streets dying is not a simple one, there is no single factor that is causing it.
In town parking is often cited as a reason for the rescued footfall these shops vitally need. The reality is parking is only part of the footfall problem.…
Marijuana Oil
I've written about Marijuana before, but with recent discussion it felt time to add to the original piece. Medically I have no problem with it at all, as I have no problem with the use of opioids. It is insanity not to use what resources we have at…
Freedom of speech vs freedom to be a dick
Everyone has the freedom to their opinion, and to express that opinion. The way in which they convey their view point is not necessarily free to the same extent. You are free to express discontent and even hatred towards someone, however you may not call for their decapitated head.
Thoughts…
The Brexit Deal
Yesterday was full of tumultuous hubub. It was as if Olivia Pope had jumped off the pages of a Scandal script. We watched for people to play their hands and waited for the chips to fall. All because of an agreement made on Friday by the Cabinet. I believe…
North To The Top of the Summit
With very mixed messages coming from the U.S. and North Korea, what is actually going on? Claims of Trump canceling the summit as a negotiating tactic are being banded about, but instead could it actually be a press tactic? By cancelling the press won’t build up the meeting, there…
The In Danger Unionist Party
#repealthe8th won by a comfortable 66%, it isn’t earth shattering but it is still 2/3rd's of the population. Leaving Northern Ireland increasingly isolated in its positions on gay marriage and abortion, but what does this mean and for whom?
It is probably the most dangerous for unionists. Arlene…