In his autobiography Obama referred to him as an old-fashioned Russian Nationalist. I think that sums him up succinctly. Personally I'd add that he's a little thug from the back streets of … (View Post)

That's a wonderful prediction you have reproduced there, TSE. Modesty forbids me from mentioning the name of the PBer who predicted exactly that as the GE result. :) (View Post)

Yes, I miss that frisson, but I am rather peripatetic these days and I would hate to miss the opportunity to tell the bastards what i think of them. (View Post)

They're like a brick on a long piece of elastic. It can be pulled for a long time with little reaction, and then it will suddenly leap forward...and hit you in the face. (View Post)

Thanks William. I lost about £200 on that market. Now as a seasoned punter I'm obviously prepared for that kind of thing and certainly don't expect anyone to feel sorry for me, but if it tu… (View Post)