The positive British case for Trump is that Europe wakes up, realises it needs British security co-operation, and this smoothes the way for some kind of Swiss-style EEA access arrangement - while the… (View Post)

I had assumed a close but clear Harris win. Which has kept me cheery these past few weeks, while others fretted. I’m shocked, embarrassed, depressed and vaguely nauseous. God only knows how actual De… (View Post)

I suppose I’d better read Project 2025 now. Regarding minorities, it seems like the Latinos voted Trump with some enthusiasm. Turkeys voting for Christmas? (View Post)

NATO itself may be dead. Alternatives may have to be established. Europe cannot afford its current fiscal burden. Pushing defence budgets to 4% implies yet more austerity. Beyond that, much of Europe… (View Post)

I’m not sure I’m afraid of Trump. Musk, though, and - even worse, Thiel - are genuinely frightening. (View Post)