His current view, checking, is roughly as far as I can see that the country took a wrong turn when Blair & Co moved on from following the previous Government's financial pattern after two ye… (View Post)

She says (my characterisation) that USA politics is chaotic, but with long phases of metastability. And when flips happen, they are sudden and can be rapid. One scenario could be the one I mentioned … (View Post)

It's been miserably wet here, too, and randomly windy. I've been at a funeral of a friend's dad I knew since about 1970 (they used to babysit us). Went in a good way - compos mentis un… (View Post)

It is now a game of Pelmanism, or Kim's Game (for PB Imperialists). (View Post)

I missed this reply from @StillWaters . Following up ... For me, a 7.5 or 8 from 10 in this arena is "good/very good". There's a huge variety. It's a fascinating conversation all … (View Post)