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Jill Tennent's avatar

"The trouble with government, as it is, is that it doesn't represent the people. It controls them."

John Lennon

"Governments do not govern, but merely control the machinery of government, being themselves controlled by the hidden hand."

Benjamin Disraeli (UK PM 1886 and 1874 - 1880)

These statements may not have been obvious to everyone when they were made, but they should be by now. Things have to change and we have to change them.

I have just been reading some of the tributes to John Pilger. A sad loss to a world that needs trustworthy investigative journalists now more than ever.

May 2024 bring you more subscribers, John, and success in completing your book. Slainthe mhath!

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JM Smith's avatar

Well said and Happy New Year.

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Michael's avatar

Why can’t we buy you a coffee... I think you’re missing out

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JM Smith's avatar

I don't think they have application for that on substack.

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Lesley Spillard's avatar

Hi John, Wishing you good health and happiness in 2024.

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JM Smith's avatar

Hi Lesley, Health and happiness in 2024 to you as well.

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Gaynor Gabriel's avatar

Happy New Year John, your dad never gave up, and nor will we ❤️

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JM Smith's avatar

Happy New Year!

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JM Smith's avatar

And to you, Happy New Year!

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