tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post4241814524706390543..comments2024-03-26T09:38:39.888+00:00Comments on Borthlas: Stepping backwardsJohn Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447224248021209852noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-77790588876312580342013-02-25T10:22:22.020+00:002013-02-25T10:22:22.020+00:00In the final analysis government aid is an instrum...In the final analysis government aid is an instrument of influence and I have seen in many countries that the actual money goes “walk-about”, no matter what the BBC calls “spent under strict rules,” but as it is government sanctioned money it does expose those that distribute it as targets. Most money the US spends comes from private sources and arm’s length from government, but still does not ensure safety of the distributors.<br />I suspect Little “Spliff” Cameron came up with this idea late one night in a smoked filled room – so to speak, what happens when the aid triggers off confrontation ,but the other budget has no money in it ?- NURSE!!!! <br />Spirit of BMEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-22247926325835371492013-02-24T20:33:15.413+00:002013-02-24T20:33:15.413+00:00John
There is a chronic need to review the whole r...John<br />There is a chronic need to review the whole rational behind the British military.<br /><br /> From a Welsh perspective I believe that we should move our forces to a position of purely national defence.<br /> <br /> To have a much greater integration with the full range of Emergency services<br /><br />To have a greater role in Civil Engineering and other projects ie road. rail. bridge construction<br /><br />To create an environment where an individual can expect to play different roles in the wider public services during his or her lifetime<br /><br /><br />G Horton-Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411161795798360588.post-26984208584359854522013-02-22T15:11:33.503+00:002013-02-22T15:11:33.503+00:00Well politicians are always very good at spending ...Well politicians are always very good at spending other people's money - whether it is on aid or military hardware.<br /><br />I guess you could argue that where fanatics kill schoolgirls for seeking an education, then a few weapons to protect them.<br /><br />My own view is that military intervention and a good deal of humanitarian aid both tend to do more harm than good.<br /><br />It's a view shared by some in Africa and places like Haiti, but then is aid really about wealthy westerners feeling good about themselves?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com