In fact the constitutional monarchy exists, in theory and officially, to defend democracy. So on the occasions when some people have not been allowed to hold up blank pieces of paper in protest, whic… (View Post)

Soon it will be a good time for people on the West side of London to take a visit to Kew Gardens a few times. I find it a bit underwhelming during the summer except for the glasshouse, but because th… (View Post)

This is unexpectedly harsh, Horse. TUD often posts literate and subtle observations. (View Post)

As I've mentioned many times, I find this very beautiful. It's touching, moral, poetically just. Maybe the right word is grace. I just feel very thankful. (View Post)

Yes. The Tory government needs to act immediately on benefits, for instance. The generally quiet respect shown for the Queen should not in any way delude that the social bonds are very, very frayed a… (View Post)