Trouble is, that was the calculation that the Johnson government made, and it turned out that the answer was 'the thick end of a million'. Hence the hasty reverse ferret, especially on univ… (View Post)

Nothing in themselves. Though, as others have suggested, there is a question of how far my moral concerns should constrain someone else's actions. But if the concerns are about morals, better to… (View Post)

And when have we ever let a fiddly little detail like the contents of the header affect our behaviour? (View Post)

Selfish, vain and liable to bugger off if they spot a better opportunity elsewhere, cats are nonetheless a popular pet. (View Post)

Socialism and nationalism in one populist package you say? Wonder if there are any precedents worth looking into. (View Post)