The syrupy instant porridge perhaps is the wrong sort of cereal, but a lot of granola and muesli contains a lot of sugar. (View Post)

Was it the death rattle of the elites when Trump pardoned people? (View Post)

I think this graphic clarifies the Syrian situation well: Though when you add in the other international interests it gets a bit more complicated. (View Post)

It's a long sail with no friendly port nearby. Quite possibly break down, or perhaps have a Potempkin like mutiny. It's not as if the Russian Navy has a great track record. (View Post)

In the short term at least the fall of Assad would be to our geopolitical benefit as it would diminish both Russia and Iran. A lot would depend in the long term how "Islamist" the new regim… (View Post)