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Because it is not possible to have corruption in government and not in the general society, as they feed one another. It has happened in the West, Europe, America, countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East.  So, why not in Russia and the Russian Federation? When they, following the fall of the Soviet Union, presented a great opportunity for 'carpet-bagging'? So, if Russia and the Russian government are not immune from corruption, why is it that the Russian government, if it wants to fight corruption and make government less corrupt, seeing the 'anti-corruption' marchers as a positive development? Is it because the Russian state fears that the anti-corruption marchers could threaten the power of the ruling elites?  Or is it that they fear that the campaign could get out of control and lead to widespread unrest and instability?  That it will attract people with other agendas and willingness to use it to try to achieve their goals?  Of course the anti

'Corruption is most probably a feature of all aspects an individual's life, just as it most certainly is in a feature of all aspects of a nation's economic, political, spiritual and social life. The only issue is probably one of 'definition' and the amount of 'corruption' there is, and the nature and extent of its impact on the life of the individual or nation.' According to the ruling or dominant western worldview of Russia and the Russian Federation, they are ruled by autocratic systems of governments.  By this, we can imagine a Russia and Russian Federation in which the ruling elites, like ruling elites in all or most countries.   Rise to and maintain their power through a system of political patronage, nepotism, corruption, unlawful means, the manipulation of the legal system, and fear. At its most sublime, such a system will appear to have been accepted and running smoothly.   Because of its pervasiveness, its 'normality', and

'Europe and the world is greatly in need of new leadership and a new weltanschauung.   As many of the previous and current leaders and the American worldview to which they have become wedded, have failed to make the world better.  And with American 'exceptionalism' now having reached new heights, under President Trump and a Republicon dominated Congress.   It is probably the ideal opportunity for Europe to unite and work with other countries for the mutual advancement of all nations.' Of course, with the United States being at the mercy of haphazard Donald Trump, who is creating havoc wherever he looks or goes.  President Macron, working closely with the steady hand of Germany's Pragmatic and now inspired Chancellor.   Has an ideal opportunity to help to give birth to a 'new and better Europe and world order.' The 'old world order' was premised on the West's fear of communism and socialist revolutions. About the countrie

This is a video of how faunal and floral life were at the moment in time and space, on the Canal, when it was recorded. Please take a look and see if it brings you some pleasure.

'Probably somewhat like mental disorder, dementia and alzheimer's diseases are affecting a greater proportion of the world's population than it had previously done.  But, because of their progressively degenerative nature, unlike psychotic mental states or some learning disabilities, have a greater potential to imprison and keep the intellect and 'soul' of its victims in the uninhabited void between being able to perceive and interact appropriately with the world, and not being able to do so.' And so it is, that, being a woman of a certain age, in my senior years, when it seems reasonable that I have less years to remain living amongst others who inhabit the earth, than I had had previously.  For example, when I was a working women. That I find myself in a world of my own.   Even though I could see others moving about me, talking to me and even smiling and laughing with me.  I found myself alone even when it seemed that I was not alone. I f

The appeal of the new visionaries is rooted in the failure of the old ones, and/or of the disillusionment of the people with their often repeated but just as often failed promises of prosperity.  Just as how the problem is not simply at the one extreme of the 'unmet needs/met needs' spectrum, be it material, social, economic or political.  So is the answer not simply located at the other end. But in the moderated centre ground.'  A posturing which does appear to be a tendency of French leaders, whether it is De Gaulle, Pompidou, Mitterand, Sarkozy, or Hollande.  Some more so than others. If the indications and predictions are correct, the French people will, on Sunday 18th June, give President Macron's Party and ruling alliance a massive mandate to rule the country.  However, if, as is being predicted, less than 50 or even 60 per cent of the French electorate were to turn out and vote on 18th June.  Then, such a 'mandate' would have major inhe

This is a short video of the interfacing between an exuberant Magpie and brave or 'colourless' pigeon, depending on how generous you are feeling. Please take and make of it what you will.

So consider this. At moments and times when others around us are losing their heads, literally and/or figuratively, and others seemed to be immuned to losing theirs.  Is it because fate is 'blind' to them and not able to see them, hear them or harm them, even in darkness or in light?  Is it because they are not fated to come to any harm on that occasion, that moment, that time?  And, if it be so, are they then able to intervene, to thwart fate's injurious and deadly work on other?  Or would such an intervention only prove successful in the case of others to whom fate is also 'blinded', on that occasion, that moment, that time? Are surviving 'heroes' people who are able to do 'heroic' things at times of great peril.   Simply because they are not fated to be struck by tragedy, to lose their lives, on that occasion, that moment, that time?  And are therefore more empowered and invincible than those whose fate it is to suffe

'The extent and quality of a country's 'democracy', is indicated by the the level of the electorate's participation in electing their government/rulers, and their government's responsiveness and effectiveness, in giving effect to the 'collective will of the people.' We already know that, as far as the French Presidential elections are concerned, the people of France have decided upon the choice of Emmanuel Macron as their President.  Macron was not given an overwhelming endorsement in the first round of the French Presidential Election.  In fact, he accrued no more than just under 24 per cent, just over 2 per cent than Marine Le Penn.  During the second round of the elections, faced with having to decide between Macron and Le Penn. The voting French electorate by a margin of 2-1, opted for youth, male, modernity and equalite, by choosing Emmanuel Macron to be their President.  It was only to be expected that Macron would win, with