The queues to vote in the US would disgrace a banana republic. I've never had to wait longer than five minutes in the UK so my endurance level has never been tested. But I suspect it would be le… (View Post)

You wouldn't expect the not-my-prince of Wales or his predecessor to sully their hands with financial matters. All that distressing detail is handled by the writhing nest of vipers who do their … (View Post)

One of the BBC's many irritating quirks is to refer to then-prime minister Thatcher in connection with the Falklands War, as if they don't trust their readers to realise the Blessed Margare… (View Post)

Takes off specs with shaky hands. "Everybody with a brain leave the room." (View Post)

On the topic of dietary restrictions I sometimes wonder if there'd be a good business case for 'Christian meat', guaranteed not ritually slaughtered. Tender-hearted atheists would be w… (View Post)