A wish (or three) for 2023

 

Hello Gentle Readers and Happy New Year.

Its part of my goal here at ASIB to let my readers aspire.

Its important that we think about the future and what better day than the 1st of January to do it.

The last 3 years have been difficult to say the least. COVID, global insecurity and the cost of living crisis have made the world not a particularly nice place to live in.

Here then are my 3 wishes (I watched Alladin over Xmas) for 2023.

1. Politicians who step up.

Around the world and especially in the UK our elected, or in some cases unelected, leaders seem more interested in making excuses rather than doing what is right. Its time for change. We as a people need to challenge this political apathy that has set in and confront these leaders head on. If we hold them to account for their actions or in most cases inactions, things will change for the better.

2. Stand up to tyranny.

Russia's actions in Ukraine, China's actions against their minorities and the outdated and bigotted attitudes in the Middle East have dominated the news in 2022.

The West, Europe and the USA etc. need to be firmer with these dictators. Dont trade with them, dont give them the publicity they crave. 

Biden, Sunak and the other 'democratically elected' leaders of the world need to band together to take on Putin, Xi and the Arab royalty. If they want to be part of a global community they should follow the rules of global governance. Russia, China and the Arabic world should be cut off from global trade if they cannot play nice with others.

3. Just be nicer to each other.

Its not just the politicians fault. We need to be better people. I see so much positivity in the world but this is being swamped by cynicism and, in some cases, hatred.

The world has opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees but those from Africa or Asia are still being stigmatized. Striking nurses, ambulance staff and others are lambasted for trying to get a decent life for their children. Elderly people are left to choose between eating or heating. Working people are forced to go to foodbanks. It isnt right.

Lets be nicer, more willing to help others.

Those are my 3 wishes for 2023. Please comment if you agree or disagree.

#2023wishes