Yes, fair point - the horrors of DRC passed largely without comment, though the Rwandan massacres attracted widespread condemnation. It's partly a function of what the media decide to report, an… (View Post)

Off-topic: I went to see "Killers of the Flower Moon" yesterday (Scorcese's latest), to celebrate my first 4-day working week (I'll never work another Friday, strange thought). It… (View Post)

I accidentally encountered the march two weeks ago when I was in London for something else, and was struck by the calm and the diversity of age and appearance of the participants. I've no doubt … (View Post)

I know you're self-satirising, but to give a serious answer: it does matter for two reasons. First, obviously, lots of people have suffered greatly through no fault of their own, so we should be… (View Post)

Yes, there were wry grins about that. Just for your interest - I'm having supper with the Lallys tonight - they've retired as councillors but in good health. (View Post)