Yes, but those interested in truth and facts are increasingly a) a minority, and b) much less powerful than those who wish to spread misinformation. To give an example from today, Trump calling Sadiq… (View Post)

The data in the header suggests that it isn't just children who are susceptible to the banality of social media. Whether Australia's approach will work or not is open to question. But even … (View Post)

You frequently use this argument that Reform don't intend to overturn the post-war settlement of regulated capitalism + welfare state, and I agree with you to an extent. But Reform are different… (View Post)

How about: a) we all agree to courteously disagree about Brexit and call a truce b) we all agree never to mention it again on this splendid forum? Please. (View Post)

Indeed. I'd go further. I'm older, and this notion that racist, or sexist, 'banter' was socially acceptable in the 70s and 80s just isn't true. Of course such banter existed,… (View Post)