The son of the last Shah sounds interested. And he certainly looks like his dad. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/regime-change-is-only-solution-iran-shahs-son-says-2025-06-23/ (View Post)

As it happens I don't think the last Shah was a poodle. He was wilful and moved too far too fast. I don't think a constitutional monarchy would be a bad idea for Iran. Especially if it meant the arme… (View Post)

Yeah, right. Sorry for being cynical, but the idea of the LibDems enacting anything "courageous" while in Govt is for the birds. 2015 did for that. I may change my mind when I see the 2024 … (View Post)

I think you have a point (last para) but my experience is that many people in the less desirable parts of town, but who work and keep their gardens tidy, are very resentful of those who play the syst… (View Post)

Islam is, essentially, an Arabic religion. It has expanded since and, unfortunately, while it once adapted itself to local cultures it has become much less accomodating in recent decades. V S Naipaul… (View Post)