Yes, I'm annoyed by the UK media telling me what I think I want to hear - people in NY and California saying Trump is nuts. He may be, but it'd not usefully balanced reporting. (View Post)

I'm dipping into courses at nearby Oxford, out of interest without pursuing a particular degree. The first one comes up next month, basically on the idea that social disorder is inevitable becau… (View Post)

I've retired except for translation and chairing my constituency CLP. I've wondered whether the translation work (mostly for the European Commission) will go, since they send a 95% correct … (View Post)

Thanks! I'm still a regular lurker, but just post when there's something I happen to know a bit about. Translating Trump sounds like a REAL challenge... I'm mildly curious about changi… (View Post)

It's a persuasive analysis. But in addition, some people mainly care about one issue, on which Trump may be closer to their viewpoint, whether it's abortion, Ukraine, the Supreme Court, or … (View Post)