Yes, and yes: the period between the end of the cold war and the twin towers attack were without doubt the halcyon days. Remarkably worry-free. I also thought that the Labour government of the time w… (View Post)

But - unless I am misunderstanding, which I may be - they ARE doing this. The legislation that white men must serve longer sentences may have been drafted under the previous miasma, but it is being i… (View Post)

Did you know Britain has a space base in Sheltland? I was delighted when I found out. You can have a look around it on Google Streetview - it has a slightly cold war feel. Perhaps that could be used,… (View Post)

China is rapidly expanding its empire by, it appears, giving its subject peoples money. You can see why this is more popular than the alternative form of imperialism. Its also probably more cost effe… (View Post)

And that isn't really going to help either. Dems ought to be welcoming Robert's neighbour with open arms. They still have a tendency to push people away. (View Post)