I don’t think the calibre of politician has much to do with the level of pay. (View Post)

The last government was complete crap, and deserved to lose. The problem is, so is this one. (View Post)

The rot started a generation before that. The calibre of Conservative MP’s (as with MP’s generally, and journalists), is far worse than 30-40 years ago. (View Post)

Actually, as Dominic Sandbrook pointed out, for most children, the bloodier the better, as far as history is concerned. A good way to keep a classroom enthralled is to lead a discussion about medieva… (View Post)

Defenders don't take higher casualties than attackers, without some huge technological advantage on the part of the latter. (View Post)