Skills versus character: If we were just looking at skills and wealth, Osama bin Laden would look like a great immigrant. Economists tend to ignore character when discussing immigration -- which may … (View Post)

If the US economy grows, that is likely to be good for the UK economy, and for the economies of our trading problems, generally. I don't know enough details about your elections since WW II to b… (View Post)

TSE - Since you asked, I'll give you the story of the two brothers who went out West to establish a cattle ranch. After years of work, the ranch had become a big success, and so they invited the… (View Post)

Dave Barry's "Year in Review" is out, and as always you can find many gems in it. For example: "In international news, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, strips off her p… (View Post)

ohnotnow said: "I remember hearing/reading a little piece about Frank Dobson when he was running for London mayor (bless). He was chatting to an elderly lady about his politics, views on South A… (View Post)