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Standing Up To Bullies - Every Little Helps!

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Many hands make light work, so they say. Here's a copy of my letter to the Principal of Glasgow University which has come out unequivocally in support of free speech and a valued member of staff, Dr Michael Foran. Too late for Dr Kathleen Stock who was hounded and bullied by trans activists at Sussex University, but welcome progress nonetheless!  

Gold, Green and Glasgow

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The trees in Kelvingrove Park look magnificent all year round, but I particularly like the autumn colours.

Well Done, Glasgow!

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So Glasgow University has spoken out publicly in support of free speech and a valued staff member, after Dr Michael Foran (a law lecturer) became the target of malicious attacks by trans zealots. I wrote to the Principal, Professor Andy Schofield, myself and it's encouraging to see the university doing the right thing - by refusing to be intimidated by trans bullies and blowhards.    Dear Professor Schofield  Malicious Attacks On Dr Michael Foran I follow Dr Michael Foran on social media and share his interest in the law on equality issues, given my background in the fight for equal pay on behalf of Glasgow's low paid council workers. In my view, Michael Foran is a credit to Glasgow University and his contribution to the public debate on the legislative framework surrounding the Equality Act 2010, for example, has been outstanding.  Whether you agree or disagree with Dr Foran, his comments are reasoned, thoughtful and measured - and always focused on the application/interpretat

Humza, Georgia and Trump

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Sounds rather artificial - when were you last in Georgia and what did you do to become an outstanding citizen? — Mark Irvine (@Mark1957) November 5, 2024 I asked Humza Yousaf when he was last in Georgia and what did he do to receive an award as an 'Outstanding Georgia Citizen'? No response, so far. So does anyone know when Humza last visited the great state of Georgia (which has just voted for Donald Trump as President) and what contribution Humza made to Georgia to be declared an outstanding citizen?

Edinburgh Rape Crisis - Not Fit For Purpose

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Roz Adams is awarded nearly £70k, ERCC has been ordered to make a public apology, acknowledge Adams “was motivated by a wish to act in the best interests of service users", & accept she was harassed due to her protected beliefs. https://t.co/2Uz2wtxVgg — For Women Scotland (@ForWomenScot) November 6, 2024 What a resounding vindication and victory for Roz Adams! The entire board of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre must resign - the organisation is not fit for purpose.  And what a shocking waste of money. ERCC receives around £2 million an year in public funding with £1 million coming from the SNP ministers. 

Police Manhunt Underway

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Northumbria Police are looking for this fella. Blimey. pic.twitter.com/lnebWUXCQu — Sue Veneer XX 💜🤍💚 (@sueveneer) November 5, 2024 Surely he can't be hard to spot! Sue Veneer made me laugh with her 'Line of Duty' response to my post. pic.twitter.com/bmu9aWoFje — Sue Veneer XX 💜🤍💚 (@sueveneer) November 5, 2024    

America's Democrats - Shots Fired!

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  So it looks as if Donald Trump will prevail in the election to become President of the United States of America (POTUS). The inevitable post mortem has still to get underway for the Democrats, but the behaviour of an array of 'protesters' in recent months certainly damaged their cause. The sight of pro-Hamas/pro-Palestine students and rabble rousers blocking access to American universities - denying Jewish students and Jewish academics entry to their own classes was a shocking sight which played straight into Team Trump's hands. As did the nonsense over self-ID and allowing men to invade women's sports - these are absurd anti-women, anti-science, anti-democratic issues which incredibly the Democrats chose to support.