An election to a body that, it turned out, the majority didn't even want to be members of. Where he proceeded to make an arse of himself. Quite an achievement in a completely pointless talking s… (View Post)

I don't share @Leon's admiration for Farage as a politician. About the only thing he has ever won was Brexit and the extent to which he played a material part in that is highly contentious.… (View Post)

I have a trial in Aberdeen next week. Absolutely routine concerned in the supply of drugs. Lots of evidence. Not much value. But its in the High Court because s205B of the Criminal Procedure (S) Act … (View Post)

It is astonishing that we have achieved this without a recession. Government borrowing has taken up the slack and kept demand high. It is deeply depressing that it has done so little for our balance … (View Post)

In fairness, even Basil II couldn't see the future, anticipate opponent's every move and see all the consequences of his actions. Leto II had a definite edge in that respect. (View Post)