It should not need restating but it clearly does. There are no friends in international relations, only coinciding interests. Successive US administrations have long regarded Ireland an important all… (View Post)

I, on the other hand, think politics (and politicians) would be far better if they knew we could resort to the axe once in a while. :) (View Post)

And who but the courts decide it is unlawful? As I say you want a political head of state and when you have one you will moan about their decisions as well. Best to ignore your wishes as they are bas… (View Post)

Well as a life long West Ham supporter I was surprised. :) I thought West Ham always lived up to the words of their most famous song. (View Post)

If the Queen had decided to ignore the advise/instruction of her Prime Minister you would have been complaining it showed she was a political figure exceeding her authority and behaving undemocratica… (View Post)