The EU was set up to prevent war between its member states, not to control others. It's done pretty well on that score, hasn't it? (View Post)

I agree. Although often on PB (and elsewhere) many folk do not seem to regard European nations as our friends and allies, particularly France and Germany. Anti-European rhetoric still looms large, sa… (View Post)

On people taking 'sickies' and faking illness or stress, I suspect it tells us more about the employers than the employees. A good employer who looks after their staff and provides dignity,… (View Post)

The third is also unwell, just less so. My point really is that you weaken your own argument by trivialising Covid as the common cold, and then dig a deeper hole with your daft comment on heart attac… (View Post)

In answer to your first question, I think you'll find that a certain B. Johnson has frequently imagined the Johnson/Churchill analogy. (View Post)