kalicj.bsky.social
Former member of Parliament. 62 nations don't allow LBGTQ people to have rights. I want to change that.
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You assume all people stay statically in the same role for life but jobs and life changes constantly. So why fill jobs that need to change and be reviewed for the sake of public services and improve effective spending.
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How do you know its on the hoof? Which script are you following? 2 billion from the total is manageable when you consider voluntary measures. It should have started sooner.
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The bombs rain down so no hostage exchange. Where is the chicken and egg.
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Clearly Isreal will never blame their over reaction to Hamas. So the catch 22 can either continue or both sides need new leaders. Any chance? Not until violence stops. So who has vested interest in carrying on?
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If she didn't she would be told she was irresponsible.
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Is it in Putin's interest? If the answer is no then don't expect anything. Offering him every opportunity to look like Ceasar for no return, expect trouble. After all you asked for it.
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Clearly with no diagnosis I had no support and still don't as there isn't a cure. I have learned coping strategies. Many mental health problems can be managed. The fear of being mocked or misunderstood is the worst thing. Social change isn't a change the government can make. Employers + people must
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Mental health conditions have always been stigmatised. Until relatively recently I couldn't have been an MP with my unusual condition (undiagnosed at the time). I hesitate to speak about it because people make assumptions. However, I worked all my life relatively successfully.
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Trump has no place in the division of Ukraine's assets. They do not belong to America even if the US paid for clapped out weapons they didn't arrange this deal. Where is this in the contract? Putin can't set a new precedent for future dictators. Rules matter. The non proliferation treaty is at risk
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I used to have pip. It was awarded for life. I refused to reapply when the rules changed. Since then I had a catastrophic heart attack 5 small heart attacks and 2 strokes but I won't comply. I am now too old and even getting a badge is near impossible. What does does dignity take?
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Trump won't last forever and his worst action, if possible must be countered.
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If the intention is to create a virtuous circle of support into work that could be good but not immediately cost saving. The savings come later. You give guarantee that benefits are safe if work trials fail. Support training. Give people chance to change not pull the rug. I can't see billions now.
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People need to see that the ailment is Trump and his acolytes. People in public life must have an interest in the public good not self interest.
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No representation without taxation
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Peace is essential to clean environment. Nothing is worse for the planet and nature than bombing.
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Le Pen forgets that the non proliferation treaties have nothing to do with EU or NATO they are more important than either and international peace depends on mutually assured destruction. If signatures don't abide by their obligations none of it works. Trump must also take care over this.
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The State visit should still happen but we should carry Ukraine flags and turn our backs in silence.
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Power may come from bullying but then what? Assuming France and Britain will abandon Ukraine is wrong. Germany under leaders. Don't think Europe is as weak as all that. We urged permission to use weapons against Russia. It could have been over.
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If US withdraws from NATO which is the implications, there are consequences. There is nothing in the charter to say we must bow or where special clothes to see the president. Ghadi wore his cloth and bare head shoeless. Respect comes from the dignity and that is Zelensky.
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They can rape us all. They underestimate us. We are stronger and more determined than our polite demeanour shows. It's clear they feel they feel owed respect. Someone should have told them respect is earned. I don't respect such people as these.
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This was appalling. Shameful treatment of an honourable leader. Let him come and we can turn our backs on him silently. He would hate such rejection.
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I wish you well. I admire your dignity under fire. Your courage diminished them. Be assured that international support remains with you. Putin and Trump will not triumph as there is no honour among thieve.
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This is extraordinary following the meeting with people who would not listen to you and your dignity. You have defended your country and people with great courage. Now the price to pay is the rape of your land by America which they will call reparation. Your people must decide, not Americans.
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Fewer people would need to be in camps in fear. The same would apply to climate change and the demands for water. The short-term cost of investment pays off. I know your personal feelings but I am looking for compromise that could work all round.
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May I suggest a different approach to aid? Instead of just a cut ameliorated by savings, try something for something. Many African nations are abusive to their population killing women children and LBGTQ yer get aid they are in the Commonwealth surely deals can be done to reduce harm.
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We would like billionaires to pay tax too but they keep money off shore and only their low paid workers pay tax. Nice.
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Just because all workers can not compress work doesn't mean no workers should be able to. Surely improving productivity and worker's rights are key components of advanced economies.
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Starmer is right and aggressors rewarded become emboldened. Trumps failure in Afghanistan shows us what to expect. Hardship ruin and loss. Maybe US is withdrawing from world engagement but isolation never works.
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Appeasement is a failed strategy. We know it. We wait for his replacement.
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You can't shoot values. Can't spend values buy you can live by them. Fail to do so and your values are useless and you live in empty space or anarchy. NATO is about support within shared values. Perhaps the US share values with Putin. We need to know.
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If Putin is allowed to defeat Ukraine then what does it say for future bullying behaviour. Could Mexico take Texas, is that OK? Or would the US defend Texas and expect support. We know the answer so defend Ukraine because its the right thing to do.
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I will have no part of it. All people deserve rights. All together. Human beings with rights.
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History shows me who I should fear.
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There was no plan, indeed opposing ideas from extreme Brexit to a Norway deal. What was voted for? I wanted in not a bag of old spanners no one can sell.
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I don't care who likes you or me. I don't even care if people hate but expressions which expand feelings that lead to actions, not keen on that. One person can restrict the freedom of another, can't they?