I've never understood how people could tolerate the State banquets of the 19th century, with seven or eight courses, each with their own wine, followed by port and brandy, and the room cloudy with ci… (View Post)

It needed the resources, because the Nazis deliberately turned away from expanding exports of manufactures to pay for imports of food, in favour of autarky. By borrowing heavily to fund military expa… (View Post)

40% when you exclude don't knows. (View Post)

Many of Trump's supporters see both the Confederates, and the Nazis, as gallant losers, who actually deserved to win. (View Post)

I get the impression that there is quite a bit of glee, that the inhabitants of Epping are getting it in the neck. I suspect that will be counter-productive. (View Post)