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Stop the world…..

Posted on April 1, 2022 by rascott

I have not been writing much on my website – except some harmless football commentary. And although this is 1 April – this is not an April Fool’s story – indeed has any day been more over-rated or misused. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Brexit, Chiang Mai, China, Football, news and views, people, Social media, Thailand, UK, USA

Desmond Tutu – a prophet and a priest

Posted on December 27, 2021 by rascott

Desmond Tutu has died – he was the last of the great voices against apartheid in South Africa – a moral compass when so many people had lost their own. My generation grew up listening to a powerful voice – … Continue reading →

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Abraaj too far….

Posted on August 30, 2021 by rascott

The folks at Abraaj Capital were a monster to work with. A minority investment was enough for them to believe that they ran the company – and that we all barked whenever they said bark. There was an unpleasant arrogance … Continue reading →

Posted in Dubai, Middle East, news and views, people

Unhappy lies the head that wears the crown

Posted on March 10, 2021 by rascott

I did not watch the Oprah WInfrey interview with the Sussexes two nights ago. But it is impossible to escape the commentary and the fall out. Apparently, a great many people did watch and do care – including many Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in news and views, people, UK, USA

2020 – when masks hid our smile

Posted on January 1, 2021 by rascott

The abiding memory of 2020 will be masks. Masks everywhere. Masks that help stop the spread of the virus but which also stop us from showing one of our best emotions – contentment, happiness, humour. If you asked me what … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, Hong Kong, Middle East, news and views, people, Thailand, travel, UK

Why ‘Black Lives Matter’ matters

Posted on July 9, 2020 by rascott

When I was a teenager my father went to work in Nigeria. I was banished to boarding school in the UK. The school was white privilege almost throughout. Rich parents. Strong military links. I cannot recall one non-white member of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, news and views, people, UK, USA

The message that Xi JinPing should send

Posted on May 12, 2020 by rascott

Amidst all the US/China tub-thumping, finger-pointing and unhelpful commentary at all levels of government and society here is a draft of the letter that Xi JinPing should be issuing if he wants to be seen as a statesman, a leader, … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, China, news and views, people, USA

Impeached but secure

Posted on December 20, 2019 by rascott

So on 18 December 2019 Donald Trump became the third US President to be impeached by the House of Representatives. There will no be a trial in the Senate. But the Senate is controlled by the Republicans. Trump will not … Continue reading →

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Greta Thunberg’s call for action

Posted on December 12, 2019 by rascott

Greta Thunberg was announced yesterday as Time magazine’s person of the year prompting the usual online spite: This from the President of the United States on twitter: So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to … Continue reading →

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“We have now become fearless”

Posted on September 18, 2019 by rascott

Denise Ho testified yesterday at the United States’ Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) in Washington DC: this was her powerful testimony. “Thank you, Chairman McGovern, Co-Chairman Rubio and members of this Commission for holding this hearing, and for having us … Continue reading →

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