Most interesting thing about Trevor-Roper's bio-expose of Backhouse, is that Lord Daycare (sp) shortly afterward "authenticated" the Hitler "Diaries". Guy who just wrote a bo… (View Post)

Fake news! Everyone knows that Trump would MUCH prefer chowing down with Prince Andrew at Pizza Express, then heading out for a night of bowling. With each eager to show off their balls. (View Post)

My guess is, this was for benefit (re: relations with Cuba) of British realms and members of the Commonwealth in the West Indies & vicinity? Where I'm also guessing, respect and nostalgia fo… (View Post)

I am also a republican (small "r" for sure) who has zero problem with constitutional (key caveat) monarchy. Also believe that Queen Elizabeth II personified many of virtues inherent - or at… (View Post)

Rings truer than her being a Paul McCartney fan, at least to me. Twin Peaks was a BIG deal in the 1990s. Considered (esp. by devotees) to be revolutionary, ground-breaking television. By then PMcC ha… (View Post)