The thing though is that now (capital ships) they are mostly about defending themselves. A battleship really delivers when it's there - carriers far less so. (View Post)

All of the above. Compare him with his predecessor, and I think he's a step up. (View Post)

Yes, quite right. The whole South London experiment must surely soon be due to be ploughed over and it returned to farmland and hunting estates. One day again it'll be what it once was! (View Post)

Transportation is too good for you! Wind up the MCC!? (View Post)

The Israelis will basically ask the UN to declare a limited war on Iran tonight. The UN will never do so. Jordan becomes incredibly important all of a sudden. Iran, Iran - the home of the stupidest p… (View Post)