Considering how split we think the USA is, here's some polling that shows remarkable cross-party support for Ukraine: 72% of Dems and 73% of Reps support arming Ukraine and sanctioning Russia; 71% of… (View Post)

There are interesting questions around this: would India have become democratic if the UK (or France, or a.n.other) had not had it as part of an Empire? Or would India as it is now (*) be a complete … (View Post)

How many of the rulers of the kingdoms of India in the various dynasties *before* the empire were elected? (View Post)

The basic principle of many things are easy. Trivially easy. Say something, and it shall be done. Problems occur when something that seems a 'basic principle' meet reality. (View Post)

"Refuse defense cooperation re Ukraine" Yes, comrade, that will fit our interests very well... ;) (View Post)