It’s funny. Assad would probably have led an entirely uneventful life, as an eye-doctor in the UK, had his brother not died in a car crash. (View Post)

Centre Left parties - other than the Danish Social Democrats - prioritise immigration over and above electoral success. (View Post)

My view is that gross favourability numbers count for more than net. It’s better to have 30% approval and 60% disapproval than to have 20% approval and 40% disapproval. All British politicians are un… (View Post)

That we know of, Herodotus. Whilst there are plenty of tall tales, it’s clear that he studied records and interviewed eye-witnesses to write his work. (View Post)

The idea that every social ill has a bureaucratic solution is essentially a form of outdoor relief for the upper classes. (View Post)