The true story of a Welsh godfather describes J.O.Williams as a charismatic and ruthless businessman. No-one ever had a chance of controlling him. Governments were gaining financially from working with him. In that sense, they were part of this extended mafia family. A mafia family is not solely comprised of blood relatives. I first met… Read More The True Story of a Welsh Godfather
A Welsh Godfather is a fascinating biography of J.O.Williams , his ruthless business activities and his ultimate philanthropy towards the communities he lived in. I’d love to hear your comments on this story of the Welsh mafia godfather in the course of our reading journey together. My first contact with a Mafia boss was when… Read More The True Story of a Welsh Godfather
Most Thais have not been abroad, so have never “tasted” democracy. They do not understand its meaning. There are exceptions, of course. Thaksin Shinawatra won several elections by claiming he would run Thailand according to democratic principles with free elections. Pita Limjaroenrat makes the same claims, won the last election, but has been stopped from… Read More Explaining Democracy to a Thai
I’m following intently the progress of the public inquiry of the UK post office scandal. The inquiry is scheduled to continue until at least September 2024. There are several decades of events of wrongdoing for the inquiry to consider, and tens of thousands of documents to consider. 4,000 sub-postmasters are affected. Although not in the… Read More The UK Post Office Scandal
NADHIM ZAHAWI ISN’T THE ONLY POLITICIAN CAUGHT UP IN SLEAZE, SCANDAL, OR CORRUPTION. Infamous for his role in Partygate, Boris Johnson was continually entangled in scandal after scandal. He was a charismatic character when mayor of London, hang-gliding over the Thames to secure votes. As the first Prime Minister after Labour lost the elections in… Read More A Sequel to Richi Sunak acting Dictatorially – Part Two