During the late 19th century, the British Government and Admiralty made detailed plans to back the Lloyds Insurance market in case of war. Because otherwise shipping movements would collapse due to t… (View Post)

"I distinguish four types. There are clever, hardworking, stupid, and lazy officers. Usually two characteristics are combined. * Some are clever and hardworking; their place is the General Staff… (View Post)

Indeed. Because TRL is hard, requires technical knowledge and investment. Which is heresy to Proper Generalists (View Post)

Because when the PM visits a company doing billions in contracting work for the government, executives rarely are present to greet him. Usually just the lady who cleans on Thursdays (View Post)

Indeed. If that was Raveneau Grand Cru, I would have evacuated as many bottles as possible to a safe place. (View Post)