FWIW my landlady's cleaner says that she had to queue for 45 minutes for petrol today - presumably just people reacting to the headlines and, as Mike said on the last thread, rationally panic-bu… (View Post)

That feels about right - it's the rough and ready way that democracies work, by budding problems being highlighted by screaming headlines and noisy pressure groups and special interests. It'… (View Post)

In our class-ridden society I can't help noticing that about half my Sainsbury delivery drivers are older people (mostly but not all men) speaking in well-educated accents. I've chatted to … (View Post)

The plan is very clearly to proceed step by deliberate step, becoming more specific, outward-looking and compelling as the election approaches. I don't agree it's the best plan, but I'… (View Post)

That sounds like fun, actually - I'd love to try. But my point is that age is crap as a serious guide - it's like nationality, it tells you something but it's a very rough guide. Sure,… (View Post)