I’ve never believed that more than 20% or so of people read for pleasure. I’m always surprised by the number who say they read because they have to, not because they enjoy it. (View Post)

Poland is too powerful. But, yes, everything about Putin suggests that his appetite for fresh conquest is fuelled by successful conquest. I favour Realism in foreign affairs. Give victory to an aggre… (View Post)

The real problem is people treating results that are generated by electronic systems as Gospel, even when they are garbage (eg the Post Office). If a result seems intuitively wrong, investigate it. (View Post)

Probably a reaction to Russell Brand. (View Post)

The budget adds to borrowing and adds to borrowing costs. It’s a sleight of hand that tries to get the government credit for spending increases, while pinning the blame on businesses for wage freezes… (View Post)