OTOH, we now have 'democracy'. We can elect the people who make our laws. That's pretty good. You never get politicians saying "can't do that, Europe sez" any more. (View Post)

Being able to elect the people who pass your laws isn't "nebulous bollocks about sovereignty". It's something people fought and died for. If the price for that is sacrificing the … (View Post)

I enjoyed Phoenix, though I'd never heard of them before. I expect the endorsement of a balding 49yo Mancunian office drone and his wife is exactly what they were hoping for out of this gig. (View Post)

This argument appears to be: Cookie: The beautification of Britain is a good idea, and the Tories ought to use it as part of an offer to widen their appeal. MexicanPete: But I hate the Tories. I'… (View Post)

Last day in Belgium. Turned up at a small coastal resort I'd never heard of - Wenduine - which was astonishingly busy. A festival of Americana was underway. This feels a weirdly appropriate way … (View Post)