The two situations are completely different. Just look at the history with respect to the inhabitants of the respective islands. (View Post)

The United Nations is the best forum we have for managing conflicts between nations in order to avoid war. But it's imperfect and a work-in-progress, yes. Early democracy was the same. Some peop… (View Post)

A 99-year lease for Diego Garcia. By which point the Chinese population may be less than half its current number. Rumours of the demise of the base have been greatly exaggerated, and Britain has agai… (View Post)

At the moment UK national public debt is about £2.7tn, for a population of about 68 million. Just under £40k per capita. If the population falls by three-quarters, and not a penny extra in real terms… (View Post)

This is an example where it makes sense for the state to pick up the tab for maternity pay so that small companies don't face lumpy costs or negative incentives when hiring. Instead companies co… (View Post)