There are extraordinary photos online of burnt-out suburbs with unscathed trees still standing. You sometimes get the impression US houses are all cobbled together out of timber - especially after a … (View Post)

The social work is the problem. When was it added to the original job description (scrutinising legislation, holding the government to account)? Therapy sessions (sorry, 'surgeries') for random peopl… (View Post)

Over 50 years ago a friend worked in a boys' 'care home' during the university vacation. It had previously been an approved school, and the name change had done nothing to alter its culture. His chil… (View Post)

Could Musk be invited to post on here? We desperately need someone convulsed with anger all day long. (View Post)

Unfortunately the BL's archive is still offline after a hacking attack a few months ago. PB web addresses take the form: https://www1.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/YYYY/MM/DD/ Threads and c… (View Post)