Gardenwalker - Thanks for your thoughts on investors and the Loser. (View Post)

This column, from George Will, should cheer some of you up: "Viewed in a bemused spirit, 2024 provided (in Mark Twain’s words) “not merely food for laughter,” but “an entire banquet.” Begin with… (View Post)

Reposted from previous thread: Sandpit - Thanks for the info on Epstein's victims. Though it reinforces my view that many of our problems have been worsened by our weakened families. Which are diffic… (View Post)

I think it too early to guess at odds -- seriously -- for the 2028 presidential election. But if you have fun doing it, go ahead. As I understand it, most of Britain doesn't get enough snow for many … (View Post)

One more bit of perspective from the US: In recent decades, boys have fallen significantly behind girls in school achievements. (You can find a description of the problem in Susan Hoff Summers' "… (View Post)