At this very moment, a copy of Iain Dale's latest publication is being rushed (sorta) toward my humble abode. Namely "British General Election Campaigns, 1830 - 2019" which consists of essa… (View Post)

Not that Franco needed much persuasion. Contenting himself with dispatching a volunteer contingent - the Blue Division - to fight the Red Army alongside the Wehrmacht . . . until 1944 when he saw the… (View Post)

IMHO that take gives TOO much credit (though some credit is indeed due) to Churchill and Hoare. Seeing as how Franco was never anywhere near eager for Spain to enter WWII. He did have to deal with ma… (View Post)

"Very deceptively strong" is also excellent description of the superb cider yours truly enjoyed one memorable day in Normandy. Unwisely consumed not just one, or two, but three in successio… (View Post)

Seattle Times - WA 6th District campaign to replace Derek Kilmer takes a competitive turn Congressman Derek Kilmer’s retirement announcement in November caught a lot of people off guard — he’s only 5… (View Post)