I am not sure that the Nazis planned to make everyone speak German. I imagine the French would have continued to speak French. I am not sure what their hellish plans for Russia and the Baltic States … (View Post)

Glad someone said it. (View Post)

She may have wrecked a marriage (though it does take two to tango) but she didn't wreck the economy (it grew during her short tenure, and benefited from her cancelling Sunak's National Insu… (View Post)

... Seems a silly exercise. I am glad you're back though - welcome. (View Post)

I don't really know why Mandelson has a reputation as a skilled and subtle negotiator. Apparently everyone in the world knew when they were on Mandelson's shitlist in New Labour. Case of wi… (View Post)