People talk about how much oil passes through Hormuz. Perhaps a better question is how much of the world's energy passes through Hormuz. And also how much world energy supply in total would incr… (View Post)

Seizing Iranian islands is pointless unless they're willing to escort ships through Hormuz. (View Post)

It probably still is, if you don't mind having a 1970s standard of living. And there's some middle class nostalgia happening here - Britain only became majority owner occupied in 1971. Also… (View Post)

Had an idea about how Hormuz could be cleared of possible mines. Requisition some oligarch's yachts, crew them with a wannabe D listers and make it a reality show. And who should command this en… (View Post)

I see doctors now take the hypocritic oath. 26% for me and 2.75% for thee: Hundreds of British Medical Association employees are going on strike this weekend, accusing the “hypocritical” union of und… (View Post)