This, I think, was part of the rationale for the NHS in the first place - it would save people from their own bad decisions (such as spending all their money on treatment which was almost certain to … (View Post)

I think the situation you describe is the more likely - not least because to some extent that's how politics has been for all of my adult lifetime. 50%+ vote shares have got gradually less commo… (View Post)

Not only is backing he favourite a poor strategy to long-term success (the 'picking up pennies in front of the steam-roller' argument), there is very rarely much fun in that approach. And r… (View Post)

Well my small bet on Lab in Runcorn and Helsby turned out to be a value loser. Oh well. But more generally, I'd say there was more value in the second favourites last night than in the favourite… (View Post)

Hm. I suspect those individuals feel pleased to have represented their cause. I'm no particular fan of our electoral system, but if we must have it it's only going to work if people vote fo… (View Post)