FPT: It appears to me that Iran is following mainstream Islamic thought on religious toleration -- or at least trying to appear so. As I understand it, under Islam, Jews and Christians are to be tole… (View Post)

FPPT: Andy_JS mentioned that he didn't understand American football. I am almost certain that my ignorance of cricket is greater than his of American football. Years ago, I recall reading "Murde… (View Post)

On topic: I hope TSE is right about UK politicians being punished for high housing costs. But that happens less often than I would like here in the US. For example: In this area (Seattle and most sub… (View Post)

Thanks to "stodge" for his comments here at PB. They always provide new information, at least new information for me. (View Post)

A general point about initiatives: They can be used to overcome the power of "intense minorities" in legislatures. Assuming, of course, they have high turnouts. For example: If I were tryin… (View Post)