I suppose one might argue that the acceleration of human civilisation over the last few centuries is down to some of the Riders managing to achieve some degree of control over their Elephants through… (View Post)

I lived in Germany until 2008, when Merz was already seen by some as a future leader of the CDU. Many more though regarded him as too lacking in people skills to ever be a good leader. It's hard… (View Post)

Yes, just half an hour ago I asked Gemini what the bright star-like object next to Venus was. Jupiter, it said. Glad to have confirmation! (View Post)

My lad was born in Germany to a German mother. But he's British because I'm British. (View Post)

The problem seems to be that, although nominally a democracy, the Iraqi state is very weak and corruption is everywhere, meaning that you actually have something that is close to anarchy. (View Post)