Maths is important. Philip V of Macedon once launched a sneak attack on a city, only to discover to his chagrin the scaling ladders were a few feet too short and he had to just leave. (View Post)

Mr. Pete, the Miliband-SNP line worked because it was credible. And it's still a problem for Labour now. To win the UK they almost certainly need Scotland. But that doesn't seem likely, and… (View Post)

Mr. Pete, that's a largely fair comment. It may have held more sway if Osborne hadn't indulged in end of the world portents of doom, rather diluting any other (more genuine) concerns about … (View Post)

Mr. Pete, aye, it was difficult and has been poorly handled by multiple UK governments. However. The 2007 referendum on Lisbon should've been held. Integrating endlessly without recourse to the … (View Post)

Mr. Thompson, aye, Sharon's stroke was dreadful. Mr. Doethur, I'll be glad when masks are consigned to the dustbin of history. (View Post)