Yes, to my mum too - she had a fall, decided to stay in bed nearly all the time for some weeks, and in no time she was unable to get out. But I also agree with OKC about the mind - my dad said when h… (View Post)

You seem aptly-named... (View Post)

I agree with Pip. Even at MP level it's unusual to retire voluntarily, for many of the reasons that Pip cites. To be US President and give it up if you don't have to? Of course not. (View Post)

I don't think there's anyone who is positively pleased about lockdown, @MaxPB . The fairly even division shown by the polls is between those who have found positive aspects (see more of the… (View Post)

Yes, good reality check. Though it doesn't affect the Habeck/Scholz figures much - essentially Soder is liked by the right and Laschet isn't (much). He might well pull over some from the Af… (View Post)