We couldn't trade it for Northern Ireland? (View Post)

That is very similar to an observation in Blair's memoirs to the effect that when things are going well you can get away with anything, and when they are going badly, nothing works. (View Post)

Yes, Bond, I think that is right. The matter is undoubtedly complex but it is not beyond human ingenuity to improve things, and many work tirelessly to do so. On the other hand you have politicians a… (View Post)

He was a great poet, but a snob and a racist. He mostly kept these unpleasant traits out of his poetry, so people like me have no difficulty enjoying it despite these flaws, but the mask did occasion… (View Post)

Cromer says 'Hi'. (View Post)