Like so many wars, it completely destroyed the State that launched it. The Eastern Empire was bloodied but unbowed, and remained a major power for another 600 years. The Sassanid monarchy was swept a… (View Post)

It's not an issue of the Conservatives being too right wing or too left wing. It's an issue of their rhetoric bearing no relation to reality. You can't claim to be the party of defence… (View Post)

Somewhat similar to Von Papen's reasoning in 1932/33. (View Post)

Probably not, given that everyone expects Labour to walk this election. You can vote Green, without risk. (View Post)

I do find it desperately sad to wander round places like Glastonbury Abbey, or the London Charterhouse, and contemplate what was lost - as well as the courage of people who were martyred in a lost ca… (View Post)