I don't think we should overthink this. Academics/Scientists can be rather precious with some huge egos. The more senior they become, the more they buy into their own hype (the ones so inclined, that… (View Post)

Once again, we can compare Johnsons with the Americans. LBJ went from winning what was then (I believe) the largest Electoral College victory and a pretty handy chunk of the popular vote to, four yea… (View Post)

Strangely, they seem to have decided to fuck off and join the Tories... Practicing what they preached, I suppose. (View Post)

True, but then if there is an apology forthcoming from BJ, it will be at least just as torturous. As Foxy mentions, it's also a bit different to call Tories scum to a gathering of activists than to d… (View Post)

I'm no fan of Angela Rayner, but I believe she did eventually apologise and retract the comments. She certainly gave what was a heartfelt and (imo) sincere apology on Matt Forde's podcast. (View Post)