Football is institutionally stupid. They spend years utterly refusing to countenance technological assistance while rugby, cricket, tennis etc introduce it quite effectively and without fuss - then s… (View Post)

But that's just a diplomatic nicety, surely? Surely the rest of us recognise that Taiwan is an independent democratic state being bullied by its massive neighbour? (View Post)

PO staff in my neck of the woods all seem pleasant and competent. Which is remarkable, given the dreary and lightless nature of Post Offices nowadays. Also, they are, without exception, South Asian. … (View Post)

In any case, I suspect the poll suffers from 'nice option' bias. Of course people want a cease fire. Who would prefer people shooting to people not shooting? I suspect if you asked people t… (View Post)

Ah - fair enough. I had been misled. Thanks. (View Post)