Practical Thoughts

Dear Reader, The 'virus' situation has brought about the revelation that there is a huge amount of goodwill in the hearts of the British people, as evidenced in the very large number of volunteers that have stepped forward to help out in the community during this time. And also the specific efforts of individuals such as Captain Tom, which has been remarkable. However, perhaps there is a need  also  to reflect. Is this 'virus' situation an isolated matter or should it be looked at as part of a bigger picture?   The now venerable former Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, has posted a view on the aftermath of the current pandemic, entitled,   'When The Pandemic Is Over, The World Must Come Together' . In this piece, Gorbachev outlines a view that pretty well all of us would subscribe to, I would think. A world of peace and far greater equality is a world that all of us would probably aspire to and I applaud such positivity. My concern, howev...

© 2020, John Lerwill Dear Reader, This outline coverage (and it is very much an outline - much more could have been included), in this chapter, of the secret history of the world since the Middle Ages, brings us to the present day. Today, after 20 years and more of progressively increasing indications that all is not well with Planet Earth, it is surely time for everyone to take stock. We already had the so-called 'Climate Change' issue, and now we have another very major world-wide issue on our hands. I do not like to say it, but perhaps 'the virus' has a sting in its tail.  I have reason to believe that mankind has to change its ways to be rid of our troubles.  Even certain areas of the media are indicating that things will never be the same again.  Therefore; do we want to continue to head towards Darkness, or towards the Light? The problem is for us to solve - no-one else. This chapter has as its basis the increasing conflict between the worlds of Dar...