I actually think the British state is mostly fairly benign in intent. But it is often incredibly sloppy in execution, and the modern state is so powerful that it can crush individuals with ease, inte… (View Post)

A slow news Sunday during the silly season... (View Post)

I challenge you to find a grassroots political movement that DOESN'T have a nutcase wing. (View Post)

Also the houses are doubtless twice the size, so you get far more for your money. Our housing is the definition of masochistic self-help. (View Post)

That's being rather generous to the Attlee and two Wilson governments, who may have lasted more than five years, but only just. They were a bit more than one term governments, but a lot less tha… (View Post)