Tbh the evacuation operation (except people transiting via Doha/Dubai) is probably a net negative in polling terms. The online commentary about expats, even people on holiday there, has been savage. (View Post)

Perfectly legitimate target, I'm afraid. If you're going to have any complaints, it's the way the Americans went about it. Getting that close, and using a submarine, suggests to me tha… (View Post)

I think it's more that you go under/sideways rather than over the top, plus a stunning lack of visibility (less than a main battle tank for some SUVs/pickups). Compare with something like a Tran… (View Post)

Have you ever come across a junction without lights before? There's your answer. (View Post)

Well they have huge ranges on them now. The Americans crept right up on them, just for the meme value. (View Post)