Tag: 2026

Rise & Fall of Waverly Abbey!

UK: Beautiful Waverly Abbey – Farnham – Revisit! (23.5.2026)

Even when Queen Mary attempted to return the Catholic monastic institutions – the ordinary people were not interested. Henry VIII also executed around 70,000 former Serfs – as they could not find employment in this new age of greed and individualism (with the destruction of the monasteries was also the destruction of the Feudal State – removing Serfs who were loyal to Lords who could possibly challenge the King). They were hanged from trees up and down the roadways of England. A Lord used to supply clothing, food, lodgings, and employment free of charge to each peasant living on his land. In return, they worked for free on the land, and fought for the Lord in times of war. If somehow impoverished due to unseen circumstance – the monasteries would provide free food, clothing, medical care, and lodgings. Many men could become monks to escape working on the land. All this “certainty” was swept away as England forcibly entered modernity. The point is that social change is often incredibly violent before anything beneficial can come from it. The damage predatory capitalism has inflicted upon the world is immeasurable – and it is ongoing. We are brainwashed to think it is normal and inevitable.

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On Retreat for A Week!

Tilford: A “Red-Week” in a Country Retreat! (22.5.2026)

It is a quaint area free off the stresses of the city – and a big sign reads “No Flags on the Exterior of the Building” – so in-doors it is! Even rebelling must be measured and inaccordance with circumstances. There is a nearby river and families of ducks wandering around. My Taijiquan practice will be particularly enhanced in this environment. Thank you to my mother – Diane Wyles! Gee has just driven to the next village to purchase some chips for our supper! We have basically infiltrated the conservative rump of the Home Counties. We are the enemy within – and the Reds Under the Beds – except we have paid to also lie in these beds. The capitalist railroaders are happy – so we let them continue to think that way.

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US Delegation "Dumps" Chinese Gifts in Bin!

China: Trump Entourage Commits Act of Racist Disrespect at Airport! (18.5.2026)

Gooding’s original text reads: “It is forbidden to carry any items from China on the plane. We are about to take off for the United States. ” The key to the impact of this incident is not whether it is “right” or wrong, but rather the context in which it occurred. The Chinese side had just completed the send-off ceremony at the airport, designed to grant the highest form of “face” to the US. This involved a 21-Gun Salute, Honour Guards of the Three Services, a Red Carpet, State Banquets, and visits to the Temple of the Divine-Sky. A few minutes after this display of Chinese respect for America, the same group of people (the Americans) stood in front of the boarding-ladder and threw everything given by Chinese-side into the rubbish-bin (one by one). This cruel act of disrespect was performed in-front of the general public and designed to attract the maximum Press coverage – sending a clear message of US disrespect for China.

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Far-Right Restore UK "Purge" Caravans from Roads!

Great Yarmouth: Robert Lowe Applauds “No Nonsense” Approach as Restore UK Council “Purges” Caravans within 7-Days of Taking-Office! (14.5.2026)

Why is there a lack of Council Housing? The reason is two-fold following the steady but relentless selling-off of all Council Housing stock into private ownership since 1979 – and the requirement (by Human Rights legislation) to house recently arriving migrants (illegal and legal) before established British people. Indeed, it is this latter policy which has led to a substantial working-class vote deserting the left and falling-in behind the more right-wing and far-right parties (the far-left is dead in the water in this respect – a victim of its own cyclic ideology). Although the Greens did well in the Norwich area in general – with Reform UK coming second – it was in Great Yrmouth that Restore UK won all nine available seats being contested (Robert Lowe was thrown-out of Reform UK for being “too far-right”). As Restore UK also won a seat on Norwich Council – as a party it won all ten-seats it was contesting. The far-right is a one-trick pony in that its policies are fuelled by short-term “hate” that only really work in knee-jerk reactions to perceived threats. As the supporters of the far-right are fickle – what seems like a problem today – might not be viewed as a problem tomorrow. This is why moving quick is important for the fascists and you cannot move any quicker than just seven-days after taking-power.

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Cuba: Presidential Statement on Fuel Shortages! (13.5.2036)

A small group of ultra-rightists who have hijacked the policy towards Cuba and lie or deliberately and cynically misinform about the Cuban reality, while demanding more suffocation and threats against our people, fear this improvement.

Our response remains the same: always willing to dialogue on equal terms, we will continue to resist and create, convinced more and more that it is up to us to overcome the enormous difficulties with our own efforts, united as a nation, and firm to face the most difficult challenges.

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Area Station Manager Mian Sarwar presents Steve with a plaque Credit: ITV Meridian

England: Worker “Steve McCulloch” Ends 52-Years Commutting on Same Train-Route! (12.5.2026)

Over the years he’s collected snapshots of his journey – and he’s certainly had some memorable moments.

“In the days of slam-doors stock I was sitting at the end of the train at Slough and we moved away and somebody came running up the side and through the door and tried to climb in but stumbled. I had to grab them and pull them in,” he said.

Train travel has changed significantly since the 1970s with more electrification, the introduction of high speed trains, and digital signalling.

Mian Sarwar, the Station Manager for GWR, Slough and Maidenhead area, said: “Steve’s been travelling with us for over 50 years and to acknowledge his travelling and his loyalty with us, it was important to acknowledge him and mark this occasion very well. ”

Steve says he has plans for his retirement. He wants to travel further and has been invited to go to India, but he also hopes to explore the UK more… by train of course.

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