Yes the predictions of life time remaining are just best guesses and very often turn out to be completely wide of the mark. They make astrology or economic forecasting seem reliable. I care nothing a… (View Post)

The Democrats have run a dismal campaign. It's been a masterclass in how NOT to do things. They've been staggeringly complacent - though in fairness there were plenty of people on here who … (View Post)

"What almost never seems to be asked of our two residents is: What is it that makes you pledge your support to such a flawed political project as ... Trump?" Actually this is often asked, i… (View Post)

No it's simply the wrong approach. America has plenty of decent jobs - of course not everybody has one, but enough exist that they can't by themselves explain how 80 million people will pro… (View Post)

That must be why it got 19 million viewers in the UK and 400 million worldwide. At least 5% of the world's population and 30% of the UK's are clearly obsessive royal fanciers. (View Post)