Indeed, so we have to take whatever small mercies we can. A concerted effort is ideal. Unconcerted attacks at least will weaken the regime and help give protestors more of a fighting chance, even if … (View Post)

Oh indeed, I completely agree that longer hours for care can be an entirely sensible policy, especially given many sunk costs. Our care isn't actually at the kids primary school though, its at t… (View Post)

Anyone opposing clearly does not give a damn about Iranian civilians who are getting massacred by the regime. Donald Trump is an arsehole and anti-democracy, but that does not make the Ayatollahs acc… (View Post)

Batman is also an agent of chaos. In D&D terms, the Joker is Chaotic Evil, Superman is Lawful Good, while Batman is Chaotic Good. While good is better than evil, lawful is not always better than … (View Post)

The extra time issue is because, IMHO, the exam system is badly designed at the minute meaning that a great many students can't finish in time, so getting extra time means they can get extra mar… (View Post)