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)

On topic: I have often thought there was much wisdom in the Holiday Inn slogan: "The best surprise is no surprise". So here's hoping next year in the UK, and the world, will have less … (View Post)