@MattW I just read The Devils, by Joe Abercrombie, featuring a Church locked in permanent and devastating Holy War, against the Elves. Hegseth would read that as a blueprint. (View Post)

Scottish and Welsh polls have also shown rises for Reform. But as ever, don’t extrapolate on the basis of small data sets. (View Post)

The wealthiest 1%, owning 10% of wealth; the wealthiest 10% owning 43%, is actually highly egalitarian, compared to most contemporary societies, and definitely compared to most past societies. Karl M… (View Post)

The degree of hate which the MAGA’s have for long-standing allies, has seemingly come out of nowhere. And, it is so self-defeating. These are a people in decline, lashing out at any target in reach. (View Post)

That looks like Belfast City Council on steroids. Hamas/Sinn Fein the biggest party, Reform/DUP the opposition. (View Post)