That would be fine, except we aren't spending enough even to maintain the assets we already have. So, rather than treading water while we work out what to do, we are sinking. Secondly, why is it… (View Post)

Just so that those of you in Britain can feel better about how badly your country is governed, here is some news from Ireland. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that two long term savings … (View Post)

This would seem to imply that the plan is not expected to be well-received. (View Post)

I think this is a bit like the contrast between foreign and native criminals. Unless you live a life of monastic solitude at some level you have to choose someone to trust to let inside your life, an… (View Post)

It appears that an increasing number of ships have been making a run for it overnight. The desperation of the crew might be a factor in making such a course of action more acceptable to them. (View Post)