One reason I've always supported PR is that it enables people to vote for whoever they actually support. Both here and in Broxtowe Labour and the LibDems play endless games with barcharts to sho… (View Post)

Yes, point 2 is crucial. As I understand the anti-card view, it's that the world is divided between the elderly (who may die) and everyone else (who will be fine even if infected). It's sim… (View Post)

Yes, this resembles the old dock worker issue - dockers were asked to turn up for possible work every day, and were only paid if there actually was any. I use ZHC all the time for freelance translati… (View Post)

That's the reason not to be too relaxed about "younger people don't die from it". (View Post)

The ban on double-hatting is taken to extremes in some cases. When I was an MP I flirted with standing for the European Parliament - speak 6 languages etc. - but Labour side that to be even considere… (View Post)