I think this is the point where many fall down. Oxford isn't to be criticised when it fulfils it's role of providing reasonably decent people to supervise the lesser tasks of society. Who after all d… (View Post)

I don't think Putin is trying to undermine Western democracy - I think it's much more about him trying to sing the praises of Russian democracy. Every Russian can after all vote for Putin. (View Post)

If I was of a suspicious mindset then I'd imagine that Apple are behind the wonky cable manufacturers. I like Apple though - I had an Apple II computer when I was young. Even then it oozed class. (View Post)

First on the Mid Beds 'not had a bet' Scandal (View Post)

That's a very interesting bet. For choice you have the value in my view, but anything involving Smithsons and LDs tends to be well priced. (View Post)