One of the thing in modern, targeted sanctions, is that they are not just targeted at *entire* elites. The idea is to create factions in the elites - people who you sanction vs those you don't. … (View Post)

It's the same all the way up. A fun example.... You may remember some entertainment in Afghanistan with guns jamming. The spin was that Ol' Ma Duece (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M2_Browni… (View Post)

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I would suggest, humbly, that you make a follow up. Get an appointment. It will take forever on the NHS, I know, but it will be worth it. Mental health is just... health. It is remarkable what can be… (View Post)

It's harder to say which is more stupid - - I didn't realise there was a party. BJ - We weren't responsible for the party. Despite being there, drinking, playing music etc etc. The res… (View Post)