I've been a Johnson-sceptic for many years on the simple grounds that anyone who appears on the telly must be a trivial, meretricious figure unworthy of serious consideration. From this lofty pe… (View Post)

And if my thought-dreams could be seen They'd probably put my head in a guillotine But it's alright, Ma, it's life, and life only… (View Post)

It's a struggle to parse your final sentence but you seem to be arguing that " ...people who get their knickers in a spin about a gesture..." should eff off and join the Tories. In whi… (View Post)

They could very easily do worse if recovery bonds offered 5% while inflation was 10%. See 1970s for more info. (View Post)

It's a bit like taking out a mortgage, converting to interest-only, and then going for equity release after you retire. When your grandchildren find out, they stop being nice to you. (View Post)