And, higher oil and gas prices won’t help Putin that much given Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil installations, the damage that inflation will do to the rest of Russia’s economy, and the growing shor… (View Post)

Something has shifted, in this conflict, since the start of the year. People will endure almost any level of hardship, if they see a war as existential (eg Spain in 1808-14, Vietnam in 1946-75, the U… (View Post)

The Conservatives’ cratering in Red Walll/working class seats, but holding firm in posher/rural seats might be what saves them. (View Post)

Netanyahu is scum, but comparing him to Hitler is the mark of an unhinged mind. (View Post)

Talk here of Reform's demise is wishcasting: 1. Last year, Reform, Conservatives, and Labour were close to level-pegging. Now, Reform are 7-8% clear of them. These are FPTP elections, not PR. Wh… (View Post)