True. Moreover, the Empire had a curious penchant for subdividing countries ethnically rather than promote integration. We tried it in Ireland, in Cyprus, in Palestine and in India, and in every case… (View Post)

I think the differences in wealth and income in Britain are bad, and internationally they are appalling. While some of that is due to individual talent and hard work, most is in my opnion due to acci… (View Post)

Yes, we've rather gathered that :) (View Post)

I wouldn't agree, as you'd expect. But FWIW my cousin's son does work in his organisation (and has for a couple of years) and finds him OK. The lad basically designs satellites and Mus… (View Post)

Pah! You are mere flibbertigibbet children. (View Post)