Intuitively, no. And yet it worked for America from the late 30s onwards. I struggle to fully draw the thread between cause and effect, but having the military power to bring about the outcomes you w… (View Post)

I think - though I may be wrong - that the author of that book - Francis Fukuyama - is one of those unfortunate people whose fate it is that people remember him as making the exact opposite point to … (View Post)

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)