Governing = Choosing redux. Trump's coalition is ultimately full of people wanting different things. When push comes to shove, which way does he jump? Especially in a scenario where he can'… (View Post)

What has died is the cakeism where you can have something for nothing. Whether that was Lawson cutting taxes without doing too much harm to public services, or Brown increasing public spending withou… (View Post)

Especially given the cost of stamps these days. (View Post)

Two questions. Is the contempt for politicians worse than in the past? It's always been present, but it does feel worse now. Starmer's dismal honeymoon is noteworthy, but it's been a w… (View Post)

Anecdote to add to this. When Himself was a Conservative councillor and experienced some personal unpleasantness, the expressions of concern and support from members of the Otherlot parties were real… (View Post)