I didn't know that. Thanks for the correction. (View Post)

Given her previous history this is not exactly earth shattering news. (View Post)

And of course Leon is wrong about Britain in 1940. We cared very much what US public opinion was because not only did we require their help in maintaining supplies but we wanted to get them into the … (View Post)

Bart really does know bugger all about the situation for Palestinians in the West Bank. I would have hoped he would have educated himself a bit before jumping in at the deep end but it seems not. Or … (View Post)

To lighten the mood a moment, your comment once again reminds me of the magnificent PJ O'Rourke discussing South Africa during apartheid. "The world is built on discrimination of the most h… (View Post)