GaryL is calling for a compromise peace to end the Russian invsion of Ukraine. I think there are compromises most of us would accept. Here are three, just to get us started: 1. Putin gets life in sol… (View Post)

When, years ago, I read about the different voting systems used for the upper and lower houses in Australia, I immediately began to suspect that they had been designed an academic who wanted to compa… (View Post)

"Emperor" Xi has described the Chinese system as socialism, with Chinese characteristics. So, a sort of national socialism. As I understand it he has increased the persecution of Christians… (View Post)

Foxy said: We have lost half our band 2 admin and reception staff in my department this year. Being abused by the public and low pay isn't a great combination. Here's a parallel story, from… (View Post)

The Republican Senate primary in Pennsylvania continues to be close, as I write: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_United_States_Senate_election_in_Pennsylvania#Results With 99 percent of the ballot… (View Post)