There is principled and then there is bat shit crazy. Anyone who would rather divorce his wife than see his son go to a Grammar school is utterly bat shit crazy. (View Post)

Agree with every word of this. It is in my top three as well, along with Bladerunner and Casablanca which also both have that effect on me. The order varies but the three films stay the same. (View Post)

Completely OT. Just got back from the cinema where I had the absolute delight of watching Local Hero on its 40th anniversary release. Still a stunningly great film with magical performances, a brilli… (View Post)

Actually yes. In so far as not wanting to impose our will on other parts of the world. Would you be happy with the UK being more like the US, China or Russia throwing its weight around where it wasn&… (View Post)

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/23/panic-immigration-brexit-wages-uk-economy I wouldn't (as someone who is still positive about Brexit) for a minute claim that it vindicates w… (View Post)