That’s very interesting. A total surprise, and a useful reminder to the patriotism police on here. It doesn’t make you any less patriotic than the rest of us. I quite happily sing the anthem, though … (View Post)

There’s always a sense of optimism and euphoria for a party that’s soaring in the polls. That is, except the Lib Dems. We’ve soared in the polls too many times then fallen back to earth with a thud, … (View Post)

Simply going 3 or 4 years without an earth shattering crisis will surely return many countries to something a bit better than they’ve experienced since 2008. (View Post)

They’re scared. Understandably. See USA and journalism for a taste of things to come. (View Post)

Pic for the day. Pinot Meunier after full veraison, quickly gathering sugars and, er, dropping acid. At this time of year the red varietal parts of the vineyard look properly bacchanalian. The white … (View Post)