Absolutely. Nationalism, like religion, is fine in moderation: it is often a force for good and provides people with a sense of belonging, shared values and comfort. But it can also be a force for te… (View Post)

In Germany, at least, attitudes to the national flag seemed to me to be pretty much the same as here: fine for government buildings and sporting events; a bit suspect otherwise. (View Post)

I'm betting this "couple" is actually a figment of your imagination. (View Post)

If anything, one of the problems with the NHS is a lack of administrative staff. Admin has been culled to the bone, which has the perverse outcome that expensively trained and well-paid clinical scie… (View Post)

It was probably the presence of the bear that made them back down in the end. (View Post)