My car is red. It makes it easy to find in car parks, and it's unlikely to be mistaken for a Ferrari. (View Post)

Yes, the lab leak origin is certainly a possibility, but seems unlikely from what I've read. What I find a bit weird is the desperation for certainty by some people, and to have someone specific to b… (View Post)

On the contrary, it remains generally accepted by scientists that the most likely source for Covid was the wet market. From the 4 January 2025 issue of New Scientist: https://www.newscientist.com/art… (View Post)

I don't know, but I'm just trying to think a little further than "duh, stupid traitor Starmer". This is supposed to be a vaguely intellectual board. (View Post)

AIUI the money is intended as compensation for evicting the Chagos Islanders from their homes. So presumably a failure to make a deal would leave us open to future legal action from the Chagos Island… (View Post)