I've long advocated a direct government role in housebuilding, but as FF43 says, where is the money going to come from? And even if they could find the money, and actually decide to do it, they&… (View Post)

This really is remarkable. I know a lot is going on at the moment, but it ought to be receiving more attention in Britain. Far from having turned a corner or fixed the foundations, or whatever the la… (View Post)

I see that the Russians have sent a submarine and other naval vessels to escort the tanker previously known as Bella-1. Why are they going to so much effort? (View Post)

According to Wikipedia the US used to have 6,000 military personnel at its base in Greenland, but since the Cold war this has been reduced to just 150. So, obviously, the public statements about need… (View Post)

I don't think it was quite that bad. I think I was sceptical of Harris' chances and I don't recall being denounced as a Trump apologist. There was definitely a lot of wishful thinking … (View Post)