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An odd little vignette: my daughter has a singing exam so I have come into Manchester with her. On the tram in, a toothless crone engaged us in conversation in a wet rasping, spluttering Mancunian. A… (View Post)

...and I think this might be the point TUD was referring to - while I have no principled objection to Scottish independence, I don't think it should be the only issue - I don't think it's unreasonabl… (View Post)

Yes, not only is the UK based on consent in principle, but also in practice - I don't think there would be more than a tiny minority in the mainland who would emotionally regret NI going its own way.… (View Post)

Nice piece @viewcode - thanks. Personally I still believe in the nation, as defined by a mishmash of shared culture, history, principles and interests. And I still believe that the nation state is th… (View Post)

Never been able to do them. And then, about two months ago, I found I could. Really into them now. With you on deck shoes, mind. (View Post)