An interesting thesis, and worth some meditation. My initial reaction, though is that Starmer doesn't have to not stumble. He just has to stumble less than Sunak. So far he is clearing that bar. (View Post)

You need to know what each piece of process is gaining you, but some parts are necessary. For example, we know from back in the days when banks were run by clerks, that even simple human tasks have a… (View Post)

In Scotland, the leader who achieves independence becomes the first leader of a new nation. In northern Ireland, they become what - head of northern Ireland county council? Minster for unification? A… (View Post)

This is indeed the case. I knew slightly a guy who was very working class, was in a union (AT&T whole career) knew his entire economic interests were with the Dems, and that the republican party … (View Post)

Definitely. This process of lying unless or until someone else's lawyers force you to stop is far from confined to the post office. It seems to be endemic in at least the home office. I'm g… (View Post)