I guess because it was a single event. Very easy to pin down. We know exactly when it happened, why, and what David Beckham's reaction to it was. It was a single News Event with no complexity wh… (View Post)

Off thread, just been to the oddest party. Ended up discussing religion and society with an odd mix of immigrants and WWCs. Some very interesting views from people who more usually advance opinions o… (View Post)

It takes a long, long time for poor families to catch up with rich ones. It doesn't have to be a result of racism. A couple of decades ago, someone built a fascinating webpage showing for any Br… (View Post)

I don't feel particularly strongly about Republicanism or otherwise. But I agree that "because otherwise the Scots might secede" isn't a sound basis for decision making. Otherwise… (View Post)

Well this is exactly the point. I must be missing something. I must be. There must be some benefit to Britain. I don't want to fall into the trap of the Remainers who reckon to be able to see li… (View Post)