My motivations for going to Iraq and Syria were many, I have always felt the whole Middle East had a number of issues that were poorly understood and often incorrectly perceived. Frankly I knew untruths and lies prevailed in some matters and a complete lack of insight plus corruptions of reality were being used to influence opinions and emotions. I wanted to see for myself. I also wanted to see if I could offer an insight based on my experiences in Economic regeneration and democracy. The League of Kurdistan nations asked for my help and my "grasp it and can do" attitude. Significant players in Labour Party circles offered me great respect and friendship to join them.
I am a "people person" and keen to support HOPE and aspiration and injustice for people and regions.
If it sounds snobbish and conceited I am sorry, but I do have certain knowledge and experience that can help others. I should use that ...to their and others benefit.
So I get annoyed when I return from a trip like this and get accused of "NOT being a proper Conservative". Mainly by NON Tories and general public. Having humanitarian views and a sense of repairing the wrongs or in this particular case wanting proportionate democracy and rights for women and a care for children seems like what I SHOULD and WANT to believe in...as a human being. I just happen to be a Tory! Because mainly of economic, law and order, and defence motives.
Are all 60plus Male Anglo Saxons ......with a desire to wear a tie or a decent suit in public....supposed to fit a stereo type .... that fits a certain pigeon hole?
I care...and I will try. I don't think that should be a sin. I actually think I am "PROPER TORY" and I make no apology for it!
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