Mr. Carnyx, they really were. If Rome had retained its old constitution, it's intriguing to consider how things might have gone. Or even if they'd retained the adoptive principle of the Gol… (View Post)

On page 310 (Penguin) of Polybius. He's just described the evolution and degradation of constitutional cycles as each becomes corrupted and gets replaced by a new system. Fascinating stuff. (View Post)

Mr. Walker, maybe. Maybe someone has it in for the PM's current wife, and is going for an ally. (View Post)

Mr. Divvie, I'm shocked to see a green enthusiast being hypocritical on transport. Shocked, I tell thee! (View Post)

Good morning, everyone. Mr. L, we shall see. That's what should happen. If it doesn't, COVID-19 will become an accidental test for China to see what it can get away with. (View Post)