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"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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Well said and Happy New Year.

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Jan 9Liked by JM Smith

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

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

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Jan 3Liked by JM Smith

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

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

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

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Happy New Year!

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And to you, Happy New Year!

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