On topic, an interesting thread. But I really don't think it matters where the next Democratic candidate is from as long as he can spout sunny, inspirational bullshit convincingly - see Clinton, Kenn… (View Post)

The trouble is, the moment they start thinking it through, they realise that their Party's whole reason for existing - plundering the enterprising and successful to give to the idle and unproductive … (View Post)

... The doors were thrown open, and in they came. Each of them, as he entered, brought some different report of their numbers. It must have been impossible, as you may conceive, in the lobby, crowded… (View Post)

The close votes are the most dramatic and the most thrilling when you win though. I always remember Macaulay's description of the passing of the Great Reform Act in 1832. He was a remarkable writer a… (View Post)

I lean in favour of assisted dying, but don't have a strong view. Of course, one can take one's stance from our moral leaders - any proposed reform that churches oppose, from ending the burning of wi… (View Post)