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)

Had Trump bothered to make the case, to his "allies", and to outline a coherent strategy, then he might well have received support. Instead he spent 14 months insulting them, mocking them, … (View Post)

The Mongols generally get a better historical press than they deserve., because of their religious tolerance, and due to the relatively high status of women in their societies. Without being especial… (View Post)

Yes, I agree with that. Israel's behaviour in the West Bank is indefensible. Israel's enemies, on the other hand, are pretty terrible. WRT this particular war, there has been a state of und… (View Post)