I don't think we should side with genocide, on either side. (View Post)

And what percentage the USA, and what percentage the UK? I hope we stay out of this one. Is there a Mid East intervention that's worked out to our credit in the last 100 years? (View Post)

When I went through US immigration recently, it was swifter than any previous time. Perhaps because it was Minnesota, but more likely being a middle aged white man. I was through in ten minutes. The … (View Post)

The alternative is another decade of worsening austerity. Even yesterday's plans are significant cuts for many departments. We can't have both growth and the featherbedding of the Granny St… (View Post)

Ramping up debt does grow the economy in the short term. It's quite funny how this is a fine and dandy plan when done by right wing governments, and completely irresponsible economic lunacy when… (View Post)