DutchEnery

And more it becomes clear that despite good intentions we are not really getting to grips with all the changes that are happening and are still to happen. You could say that the central government makes policy on the hoof with little idea what it entails for the immediate future. On its own the policy to be Carbon-zero by 2030 for London sounds great. Is it achievable? Well, I leave that for others to decide. For myself the answer is – Are you an idiot? The problem is again, making policy without little idea of the consequences. The calibre of politicians today leaves a lot to be desired. Mr Gove this very morning was trying to defend building a million homes. Yet again, and perhaps this is not just his policy or idea but here is another instance of a soundbite sounding brilliant to those who are waiting for a cheap home. Building homes though need loads of land and that has further implications down the line. For a start the procedure is NOT carbon neutral or even kind t...

You learn, hear or see something new every day. Reading my two newspapers this morning I noted a very interesting article by one of my favourite journalists – Trevor Kavanagh. Now, you might tell me I’m an idiot which might well be correct, but Trevor hits on a point of which I am also very concerned about. If he is right and why should he not be, there is an undercover something at work in the UK. By that I mean a few organisations, hidden and secretive. He called it CP (Common Purpose). And it includes people in high places such as the ex Police Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. Rather interesting remembering her handling of certain police who were found to be somewhat aberrant in their duties. There are too many of such streams in our political and associated lives. It has opened up this woke industry where literally everybody is scrutinized. Looking at their political views, what they say and what they do. You must excuse me, but in which country do we actually live? Say aga...

Just now on TV I heard, Scientists say the weather is unprecedented . I think that means we are seeing unprecedented weather patterns. I suppose the scientists are correct. To have a few summers when temperatures are above 40 °C and for longer as well plus extensive droughts in quite a few areas of the planet is indeed pretty worrying. Yet does anyone of the ‘normal’ population worry about that? I don’t hear anyone talking about not going on holiday to the Med. There is now more plastic in this world that can bury us all in a 10 feet deep layer! Our so-called civilisation depends on oil, prior to that we depended on coal and prior to that we depended on wood. The point here is that we have always produced carbon dioxide and some other heartwarming gases because that is life. But as populations grew we simply have produced more. To the effect of placing billions of tonnes of gases in our atmosphere we cannot breathe. The natural cycle has been further changed by humans cutting down the ...

According to the newspapers our beloved Minister of Defence has suggested that Ukraine should be more grateful for receiving weapons. Or rather express gratefulness. Which prompted a slightly acidic reply from the president Zelenski. On top of that Zelenski felt he had to sack his ambassador to the UK for getting into the furore. First of all Mr Wallace is a bit dim by all accounts, suggesting a whole country should express its gratitude? What else have they got to do? Oh, I know, ask President Zelenski to get on his knees in full view and profusely thank Mr Wallace for allowing some tanks and other equipment to be given to Ukraine. This should last for a full hour followed by a flower laying ceremony in Kiev in front of the UK Embassy. And that’s not all - Mr Wallace would be given the Legion of Honour with three stars. Oh, I forgot also to be given the freedom of all the cities in Ukraine. What a load of tosh. I would expect more political nous from somebody like our Minister. By ...

Not very often can you read proper political articles in a newspaper. Certainly not in a newspaper like the SUN unless of course the perpetrators are half dressed or not dressed at all or are wearing small bikinis. But on this day Douglas Murray became a guest columnist and a good one at that. He was talking about how we are facing problems with our politicians and leaders of large organisations, even our military being more interested in playing identity politics rather than facing up to the threats happening all over the world. In particular of course Russia and China. The Chinese are playing a game of appeasement through very cheap exports that we in the western nations have become so accustomed to that our own industries for such products has all but disappeared. Our political leaders don’t seem to have noticed China’s belligerence in the South China Sea, they don’t seem to have noticed the way Russia uses its soldiers as human cannon fodder and likely would do so in any conflicts ...

Does anyone ever think about the world of electronics, mobiles, computers and the associated stuff that comes with it? How despite so-called regulation, that world is awash with criminality. Some of it even sponsored by and actually originating from nations! And I suppose the UK is no different despite mealy-mouthed assurances and policies. Well whatever but what surprises me is the world of so-called defense. Anti-virus and a thousand different formats and tastes. It always seems to escapes peoples notice that anti-virus is basically a sham. Viruses do exist of course, there are far too many half-baked university graduates who sit all night with a single light on in the room, a cat on the sofa which has seen better times and fag ash spilling over the ash tray, tinkling on the ivories of the keyboard, who develop this type of nuisance. However, anti-virus can only ever be detected after it has already wreaked havoc. As such people lose money every hour of the day. You could say, anti-v...

People generally don’t like to be hassled or perturbed about interference within their daily lives. Like going to work, travelling to a holiday in the sun or anything else that interferes with daily life. Take JSO (Just Stop Oil) and their insistence to disrupt the daily slog but not just that, also to highlight their cause by disrupting fun things like cricket matches or just plainly sitting crossed legged on a motorway – like the M25. Or climbing a bridge span. It is fun for them but not so much for the public that need to go to their work. Looking at it with an open mind though sees it slightly different. First of all what is it about? It seems a set of demonstrations about the supply and the use of oil derivatives such as diesel and petrol – fuel for almost everything mechanical that moves on the planet. The point highlighted is one that everyone really knows – that of global warming due to humanity’s desires. Desires like having a car or two or more, transport, use of electrical o...

How many times must it be said – Politics is a dirty business. No, I am not talking about staring at the deputy opposition’s legs when she crosses them during Prime Minister’s Question Time. I am talking about the Vilnius jolly known as THE  NATO meeting of  NATO meetings. Why? Because Sleepy Joe (as he is called from time to time) aka the POTUS (President of the United States), was in attendance. Not really to save the world from Russian aggression or to talk about Ukraine joining Nato before summer’s end but to have a drink of the purported excellent wine served there. Or was it vodka? Not sure. It just seems western nations are just yellow-bellies. WE no longer stand up for anything unless it is for money. Does any politician in the western world really care about global warming? Oh, really? Fool me, I must be punished for thinking such thoughts. Looking at it objectively how many private jets flew to convey a very few people? Airforce 1, the USA presidential private taxi...

It has become evident, at least in my opinion, that politicians generally have forgotten they are responsible to their electors. It is shown in the various things they do and seemingly support. In my own area the Council does allow things to happen which are quite evident NOT the wishes of the general population. The main government ditto. It is all talk, talk and more talk and no action. Take the immigration problem. It has been going on for years, culminating in the boat problem. One would have thought it can be solved easily. Turn the boats back to France and tell them to apply properly and through the correct channels. But no, apparently faceless judges know differently. On top of that too many politicians liste n too much to small pressure groups and woke activists. Even the police now rather dance in brightly clothes and kiss the protesters. One may ask what is the matter with our western, so-called democracy? In fact looking over the water you see the same performances there. R...

The VoIP age is dawning! What does that mean? Well, BT the UK phone and electronics company has decided in its infinite(!) wisdom that they will get rid of all copper lines. Interesting, no? As most UK telephones are still linked by copper cables it will be an interesting project, especially as this is supposed to culminate and finish in 2025. My innards are shouting, I don’t believe it! Any project of that magnitude is bound to take: a. A long time and b. An even longer time than you thought of first. On top of that do we believe BT or the government will pay for all of that? Well, let’s accept that the work will start and that in some way or other Johnnie Public will pay for it. But what is the rationale of all that? Indeed, the Internet has seen massive growth in all sorts of fields and telephony is not different. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is fast growing, loads of businesses already have such systems installed. And as mentioned in another post so have I. I cannot ...

It is a fun world, no? Most of us now know that the impending shutdown of the copper based telephone system will be switched off by 2025 which is just short of two years. Lovely. In the Welsh valleys and indeed in Wales a lot of homeowners, too many in fact, are not even on a broadband service and as such are dependent on their copper phone line cables. Others with a broadband service are told they would need at least a FTTC service. FTTC – Fibre to the Cabinet. Or even if available FTTP – Fibre to the Premises. Obviously costing more – oh yes, you would not expect the companies to lose an opportunity, would you now? So, I decided to have a nosy around and see what is going on. I found it is relatively easy with a good router that has VoIP capability or purchasing a DECT phone (A Base plus one or two handsets or even more) it is just a few hours to set up (if you know what you’re doing and have the right instructions!), I bought the Grandstream DP750 with two DP720 handsets. Total cost...

Just in case you thought everything was settling down a bit, you could be wrong! Partygate is still in full swing and Boris is losing an item of clothing every time another court case starts. He is already in those knee-length pants he so likes and no socks. Then France nearly lost their freedom to rioters with Macron dancing the Lambada whilst the city was burning all around him. Wonderful, what a world we live in. At least it is not boring! And let’s not forget the continuing Christmas pantomime called ‘The Fairy Godmother’s Immigration’. The best show around with thousands of happy viewers or as they are called ‘partakers’. Dancing in the aisles in the knowledge of free housing and free wonga after the show. On top of all that we have here in the UK the wokest of all media set-ups, called the BBC. Fueled by an innate desire to appease every single opinion on this planet, apologising for every sneeze ever made since humanity appeared on the planet, it dishes up a mewling parody of wh...