Yes. Massed tank attacks are now possibly suicidal, and half the Russian Black Sea fleet has been destroyed by a side with almost no navy. Also, I don't that the importance of economic strength … (View Post)

O/T I went to a dinner/seminar last night at which defence/ Ukraine issues were discussed at length by top analysts. The key takeaways were:- 1. Tactically, the performance of the Russian army is dre… (View Post)

He isn't like Corbyn, more's the pity. This poll is a total outlier, most show him ahead, and crucially, well ahead in States like Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, and Neavada. (View Post)

It's something that has me scratching my head. When immigration was much lower, economic growth was much higher. Is our economy managed so badly, that high immigration is needed just to stop the… (View Post)

The rule of law has *something* to do with the growth of liberty. It's preferable to arbitrary government, but as you say, it can be instrument of tyranny. (View Post)