Is transubstantiation still doctrine? I though that had gone the way of purgatory. It certainly wasn't on my worry list when I thought of joining the left footers. The business with Mary and the sain… (View Post)

They might, Mr. F., they might if a party actually came along and offered it. Surely the first sentence, "It is not the job of the government to maximise the welfare of any particular individual… (View Post)

Once again C. NorthCote Parkinson has the explanation. The moment any organisation builds itself a big new fancy headquarters it has forgotten why it exists and one should sell any shares in it immed… (View Post)

FPT @NickPalmer "Well, that's you un-invited :-). Just had a fish dinner in a pleasant restuarant for £2 (OK, it's Beijing). Can't remember the last time I spent £20 on a meal. A video game, cer… (View Post)

Mr. Richard, my dear chap, I do apologise. A lapse on my part and no disrespect intended, I assure you. Interesting what you say about the tourism deficit. I had no idea we had one. Certainly from my… (View Post)