There is an alternate history where, had the retaking of the Falklands stalled, the military leaders had allowed Thatcher's command to nuke Rosario, was it not. I'll try. Latin America, including Chi… (View Post)

If the UK had used a nuclear strike against Argentina, then Argentina would probably have surrendered immediately. The UK would have, also immediately, and permanently, then lost every friend worth h… (View Post)

It may turn out that our rulers will contrive to have broken no laws. However they did set guidelines. Most people complied, unhappily, and the police too often interpreted the guidelines as laws. Ou… (View Post)

If Boris Johnson's supporters really believed he would win the vote of no confidence, then they would put in enough letters to trigger it - and make him safe. (View Post)

If our national parties continue to be seen as attacking local concerns, then we will see an increase in geographical identity politics (good phrase). This may be a pity, but see Scotland, where FPTP… (View Post)