That’s straightforward. You can’t fulfil your ethical and legal obligations to The Donkey Sanctuary, so you ought not accept the role of Trustee. Since we were discussing fantasy series yesterday, I’… (View Post)

The Danegeld paid from 990 to 1014 was probably a significant proportion of England’s GDP at the time. Aethelred was a truly appalling king. (View Post)

Politicians represent their voters. They don’t represent humanity in general. Think of it as being like a trustee. You’re there to advance the interests of the beneficiaries. You can’t hand out the t… (View Post)

SKS says "hold my beer." (View Post)

Governments obey international law, and they ignore international law, as it suits them. The protection of our strategic interests is of vastly greater importance than a ruling of the International C… (View Post)