Even though we share different political views, I would agree with much of that, especially on the effects of monetarism on what was actually a productive private sector manufacturing base. Thatcher … (View Post)

Famous last words but I doubt it. The question is why this is happening now in terms of the Chinese authorities. The answer seems to lie in what's happening with the Covid restrictions in China. I sp… (View Post)

Yes. You don't do deals with murderous dictators who will not respect the international norms. We should have learned that with Hitler. Putin is the new Hitler and the Russians - unfortunately - are … (View Post)

I know @rcs1000. I must go and polish my jackboots. (View Post)

The UK and France were ready to defend Finland in 1939-40. We only didn't because the war ended before we could send help. Otherwise, we would have been up against the Russkis. Tell me which country … (View Post)