Yes, but: She was twenty points ahead in the polls, not twenty points behind. She went on a walking holiday, which is great for clearing your mind and letting you think big thoughts (not all of which… (View Post)

At the same time, it was understood that you had to let the garrison resist the siege for an honourable length of time. You couldn't expect them to surrender as soon as you turned up outside the… (View Post)

Even in times medieval, though, there were guidelines that people were expected to stick to, and it rather shocked people if they did not. For example, if a town accepted your offer to surrender, the… (View Post)

We're talking here about providing for and water to the civilians in Northern Gaza, which is entirely under Israeli occupation. That makes it Israel's responsibility, not Egypt's, or H… (View Post)

Elon Musk has notably not got into the land reclamation game, which I think is rather telling given his attraction to other grandiose endeavours. It might just be rather difficult on a grand scale. (View Post)