There are a range of middling "targets" which are mostly civilian but include some Hamas (who are certainly not above hiding in the civilian population). Israel treats them all as targets, … (View Post)

You're speaking for me exactly. I'm frustrated by the butterfly attention of the media to acute suffering (e.g. what exactly is the situation in Gaza now? - I've heard nothing for week… (View Post)

It's worth reflecting on why the "wasted vote" argument works so well. If you primarily vote to stop someone, then yes (though your single vote is unlikely to do anything). But if you … (View Post)

These things are partly in the eye of the beholder, unless objective criteria are set. Callaghan and Heath were both OK IMO, and I'm not sure I'd credit Major with being reasonably successf… (View Post)

I'm a pensioner, and most of my friends are now pensioners. It's eccentric to suggest that we should be exempt from tax increases (especially as pensioners tend to vote Tory or Reform anywa… (View Post)