Watching the Masters. When does Trump turn up? Does he only have to play the last day - a bye until then? (View Post)

The British Empire fell - replaced by a force for greater international good. The American Empire is falling. To be replaced by something althogether less clear cut. And likely more malign. (View Post)

Labour risks getting to the position of Theresa May in the 2019 EU elections. A free hit. Farage's lot then got 30.5%, the Tories 8.8%... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_European_Parliament_e… (View Post)

I have lengthy early morning calls most days with a Hong Kong construction magnate. He told me that ships are being turned around and going back to China. Most Americans have no idea of the extent of… (View Post)

The SCOTUS decision effectively ends rendition. Everybody has a right to a fair hearing of their rights. No ambiguity. Anybody involved in abusing that process risks being hauled up for contempt. The… (View Post)