Un-gagged and back on Facebook after a five day ban, but no explanation, no apology and no compensation from the social media giant. VIDEO SCRIPT: In the words of Slim Shady… “Guess who’s back? Guess who’s back? Guess who’s back? …” Facebook banned me, but now… Yes, I’m back. They shut me down and deletedContinue reading “Guess Who’s Back?”
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg
Drugs got me banned from Facebook, but what does my story tell you about the world’s biggest social network? VIDEO SCRIPT: A message to Mark Zuckerberg. Hey Mark, have you heard of MySpace? If you keep running Facebook like this, kids will be saying that about you. Hi, I’m Leon Hawthorne and this is anContinue reading “Letter to Mark Zuckerberg”
Local Government
Only one third of us are likely to vote in the May 4th local elections. Is that because local councils are a waste of our time and taxpayers’ money? VIDEO SCRIPT: One third of us will bother to vote in local elections. Isn’t that because local government is a waste of our time and money?Continue reading “Local Government”
War on Drugs
The War on Drugs has been a monumental failure. Canada is the latest country to begin legalising marijuana. So, how long before prohibition of all drugs ends? VIDEO SCRIPT: The War on Drugs has been lost. It’s time to legalise all drugs. Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about government policy to prohibit the production,Continue reading “War on Drugs”
Obesity
Why has Britain become the fat man of Europe, with two thirds of the population overweight or clinically obese? VIDEO SCRIPT: It’s a big problem and it’s getting bigger every day… the size of the nation’s waistline. Britain has become the fat man of Europe and we need to shape up. Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne.Continue reading “Obesity”
US Syria Strike
President Trump launches a missile strike on Syria after a chemical weapons attack. Will the intervention escalate into another US mideast war; or can it help end the brutal civil conflict? VIDEO SCRIPT: A limited proportionate attack or the beginning of another American war in the mideast? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about America’sContinue reading “US Syria Strike”
Immigration
How much is too much immigration? With Brexit giving Britain full control over its borders, who and how many foreigners should we allow to live here? VIDEO SCRIPT: Immigration is the number one reason why people voted for Brexit. In France, Marine Le Pen talks of her country being “submerged” by immigrants. In the US,Continue reading “Immigration”
Charities: Help for the Rich
How charities benefit the rich; and why fat cat charity bosses now pay themselves as much as £3 million a year, while their organisations reap huge benefits from the taxpayer. VIDEO SCRIPT: When you think of charities, you think of philanthropic bodies doing good works… helping the sick, the elderly, the poor. But should youContinue reading “Charities: Help for the Rich”
House Prices
House prices are too high. Government needs to abolish Stamp Duty, slash red tape and ensure 500,000 new homes are built every year. VIDEO SCRIPT: House prices are too high. Not only should government stimulate more house building, it should actively engineer a fall in property prices. Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about theContinue reading “House Prices”
The F Word
Is “feminism” the only F word women are not prepared to use? Why do only 9% of British women call themselves feminists? Is it time for extreme feminists to drop their sexual hangups and their political correctness? VIDEO SCRIPT: I am a feminist. If I – as a man – am prepared to say that,Continue reading “The F Word”