Nerdish Politicians Poem by NAYYAR SHABBIR AHMAD

The ordinary British citizen is far better informed than the average UK politician.

For instance, Politicians have promised that British troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the middle of 2014. Until then, young English soldiers must endanger their lives fighting the Taliban and al-Qaida so that the streets of Britain can be kept safe from Terrorists.

One TV viewer texted his local station: 'Does that mean, the Army knows in advance that it will have positively beaten the enemy by that very date? '

No It's just a simple timetable to be observed before the British elections.

As the widow of a young British soldier sadly pointed: 'Our politicians have been unthinkingly repeating the same old senseless mantra over the years....'Our troops are keeping Britain free of terrorists. But, how many British troops have died on the streets of London? None! Whereas they're dying in their droves in Afghanistan.... I say, bring our men back home, at once! '

Here! Hear!

But, there's one radio listener I really must mention. He asked: 'If the terrorists are supposed to be in Pakistan, why are our troops in Afghanistan and, not there? ' The presenter spluttered. So, the radio listener answered the question himself. 'Because, not only is Pakistan a Sovereign Nation, but, more than that, it has nuclear weapons - So, beware! No one dare attack it.! '

Here! Here, once again - Well said.