No, not for a second. I’ve kept about 100 books that really MEAN something. Absolute favourites, first editions, written by dear friends (or family), some eccentric loves and souvenirs. That’s it. My… (View Post)

In the spirit of goodwill I will do the same for you. You more accurately judged Trump than me I have long seen him as a buffoon and a menace. Remember I compared him to the polar bear on a slowly me… (View Post)

To add to the debate. One of the main arguments offered in favour of Israel is that it is “the only democracy in the region” Which is true to an extent but that so-called democracy has now delivered … (View Post)

Here’s a question for PBers. I’ve been arguing it with my brother but it might interest the forum Has the west. - as in, the entire west - ever been so badly governed? Everywhere you look there is to… (View Post)

But voters are getting stupider and stupider. This is a real thing. IQs are speedily declining and smart phones and other tech are only accelerating this At what point does the wisdom of crowds becom… (View Post)