I find that I can quite quickly accommodate myself to the winners of an election even if I have invested in the losing side. It's democracy. There have been two exceptions. One, obviously, was Trump.… (View Post)

Ever heard of "Westplaining"? I hadn't, but here's a fascinating thread from George Monbiot, an unusually free-thinking Lefty. https://twitter.com/GeorgeMonbiot/status/1503758826461409287 &… (View Post)

Tony Blair (I know...) on Ukraine. Actually, very good indeed. Clear-headed and clear-eyed. https://institute.global/tony-blair/immediate-challenge-ukraine-maximum-pressure-combined-structured-negoti… (View Post)

I think the LDs can cause a few upsets at individual constituency level if they target cleverly. And I suspect they will. But, overall, it's difficult to see a significant chunk of the country turnin… (View Post)

Interesting report in The Guardian on Zelenskiy's address today. He seems to be that most unfashionable of things, a Boris fan. Apparently they speak daily. "Russian 'war machine' will target ot… (View Post)