You'd have to be more than usually cynical to switch from Lab to Ref as an MP. Even if you see your career as the most important consideration (ugh), switching to Greens probably makes more sens… (View Post)

The extent of careerism in changing parties is probably underestimated, especially when the parties aren't all that different in terms of definite policies. Zahaw clearly wasn't going to go… (View Post)

Personally I think Trump SOP is to suggest an ultra-extreme policy opyion in order to reduce opposition to a slightly less extreme one. I can't see a US invasion of Greenland, but a buy-out or s… (View Post)

I dunno, how far to maintain friendship with someone who turns out to have a wicked side isn't a trivial question. If the people involved are public figures it makes it even more challenging. Th… (View Post)

No system is bug-free, but I've yet to see proof that jury trials produce a more accurate result, whereas the delay in trials is certainly a major snag. (View Post)