But killing thousands of innocent people, whatever the moral issues with it, is by far the best way to ensure that Hamas, or some successor, will have no shortage of recruits or softer supporters goi… (View Post)

Off topic, but I see Putin has decided to stay in office till 2030, which renders next year's election somewhat redundant. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/06/russia-ukraine-zelens… (View Post)

It's a ghastly Americanism, taking over like so many ghastly Americanisms because of their overwhelming dominance, lack of logical thought and almost complete ignorance of foreign countries. (View Post)

Personally I see nothing fair or just about increasing unemployment and reducing economic growth just to benefit French and German producers and retailers of overpriced tat instead of our own. The Fr… (View Post)

That's much too black and white. Many countries DO issue tax refunds to tourists. Many do not. Overseas experience doesn't give us a clear guide here. And low and uniform taxes are fine int… (View Post)