Johnson has always liked to compare himself with historical figures. It's part of the ego of the man, and all a bit odd, but there we go. Broadly, I think it's a bit of a mistake to be so p… (View Post)

On topic, I don't think there is value betting Biden will get more than 350 electoral votes, nor Trump less than 188. Firstly, a lot of people made up their minds a long time ago and aren't… (View Post)

I think that can be true in an absolute sense. If other people on average think you have an IQ of 90 and you think you have an IQ of 120, then it COULD be that other people are wrong, not you, and we… (View Post)

Most people (across the board) rather overestimate their abilities. If you believe (quite possibly wrongly) that you are the best person for the job, it's somewhat natural to try to explain it b… (View Post)

People lead by example. If you have a leader who approves of clearly anti-semitic murals etc, and who is a serial rebel, don't be surprised if you end up with an endemic anti-semitism problem an… (View Post)