Hello Ned.. I have just watched this week's UKC News. Thanks for the prompt (I love your Christmas card by the way). I have not watched UKC for over a year (one of the reasons was because I couldn't stomach David Scott's response to the October 07 2023 event). Is Scott still part of he UK Column team? I notice he was not a participant in the end of year programme today. I am capable of listening to people with differing opinions, but Scott got quite shirty and patronising in a message thread on a UKC message board. He was actually pushing the 'forty beheaded babies' story long after it had been discredited. Talk about arrogant! Also, sometimes it is too much to absorb wall to wall 'bad news' about the WHO and the rest of the cabal. I had to go elsewhere for my information and I had to stagger it out.
Regarding surveillance and data harvesting: I do not use a 'smart' phone or any other 'smart' appliance, including meters, a TV or Alexa. I have no online big tech accounts (Amazon/Uber/Paypal etc). I do own a 'loyalty' card for ANY shop on this planet (I always had my suspicions). Now the supermarkets are engaging in blatant racketeering with the two-tier price system. I use cash almost all the time. If any outlet refuses to accept it, then I take my custom elsewhere. I am incredulous that people have signed up for the NHS App. I steer clear of hospitals and GPs. I do not take pharmaceuticals which are the real reason people are ill. What worries me is the digital ID. Will this be the final blow which topples me? I will fight until my last breath!
By the way: I heard of a plumber who was investigated by HMRC because his spending (using his loyalty cards) did not reflect his income. In other words, it became apparent that he was engaging in 'cash' jobs and not declaring it. Using cash AND a loyalty card is futile if you want to hide your spending from the tax man. Cash and cash alone is the only way to avoid being surveilled.
David just disappeared shortly after his beheaded babies reporting. He was due to make a statement, but never did. I have considered 'unfollowing' him on Twitter, but I try to avoid 'banning' or 'blocking'. His stance is quite unfathomable.
The NHS app. is an appalling proposition. There are benefits to digital technology; how else would we know the difference between Jeremy Bowen and Vanessa Beeley?
I agree, we must avoid losing cash, though I am not as disciplined as you.
I haven't been to a doctor nor dentist for 20 years or so. We can but keep going and importantly smile and laugh as and when we can; as Brian says, 'they' hate us being happy.
I maintain a UKC sub. They do sterling work. They have been rather good on Palestine, Ukraine etc. Indeed, there is much doom and gloom and it must be addressed.
Thanks for the update re David Scott. I wasn't surprised at his stance because he was obviously an Israel supporter and had made many a trip there. It is a pity that his relationship with UKC ended the way it did. He was very good in many ways, but he was a bit of a hogger of the conversation. Mike quite often had to rein him in!
Despite my not watching UKC, I have also maintained my monthly sub. As you say, they do brilliant work. Yes.. the internet has given us the opportunity to obtain valuable information. This is why 'they' have to put a stop to it!
Hello Ned.. I have just watched this week's UKC News. Thanks for the prompt (I love your Christmas card by the way). I have not watched UKC for over a year (one of the reasons was because I couldn't stomach David Scott's response to the October 07 2023 event). Is Scott still part of he UK Column team? I notice he was not a participant in the end of year programme today. I am capable of listening to people with differing opinions, but Scott got quite shirty and patronising in a message thread on a UKC message board. He was actually pushing the 'forty beheaded babies' story long after it had been discredited. Talk about arrogant! Also, sometimes it is too much to absorb wall to wall 'bad news' about the WHO and the rest of the cabal. I had to go elsewhere for my information and I had to stagger it out.
Regarding surveillance and data harvesting: I do not use a 'smart' phone or any other 'smart' appliance, including meters, a TV or Alexa. I have no online big tech accounts (Amazon/Uber/Paypal etc). I do own a 'loyalty' card for ANY shop on this planet (I always had my suspicions). Now the supermarkets are engaging in blatant racketeering with the two-tier price system. I use cash almost all the time. If any outlet refuses to accept it, then I take my custom elsewhere. I am incredulous that people have signed up for the NHS App. I steer clear of hospitals and GPs. I do not take pharmaceuticals which are the real reason people are ill. What worries me is the digital ID. Will this be the final blow which topples me? I will fight until my last breath!
By the way: I heard of a plumber who was investigated by HMRC because his spending (using his loyalty cards) did not reflect his income. In other words, it became apparent that he was engaging in 'cash' jobs and not declaring it. Using cash AND a loyalty card is futile if you want to hide your spending from the tax man. Cash and cash alone is the only way to avoid being surveilled.
David just disappeared shortly after his beheaded babies reporting. He was due to make a statement, but never did. I have considered 'unfollowing' him on Twitter, but I try to avoid 'banning' or 'blocking'. His stance is quite unfathomable.
The NHS app. is an appalling proposition. There are benefits to digital technology; how else would we know the difference between Jeremy Bowen and Vanessa Beeley?
I agree, we must avoid losing cash, though I am not as disciplined as you.
I haven't been to a doctor nor dentist for 20 years or so. We can but keep going and importantly smile and laugh as and when we can; as Brian says, 'they' hate us being happy.
I maintain a UKC sub. They do sterling work. They have been rather good on Palestine, Ukraine etc. Indeed, there is much doom and gloom and it must be addressed.
Festive best wishes.
Hello Ned
Thanks for the update re David Scott. I wasn't surprised at his stance because he was obviously an Israel supporter and had made many a trip there. It is a pity that his relationship with UKC ended the way it did. He was very good in many ways, but he was a bit of a hogger of the conversation. Mike quite often had to rein him in!
Despite my not watching UKC, I have also maintained my monthly sub. As you say, they do brilliant work. Yes.. the internet has given us the opportunity to obtain valuable information. This is why 'they' have to put a stop to it!
I hope you have a nice Christmas..