I see little evidence that the presence of the ultra-rich actually does much for everyone else. They’re too good at avoiding tax. Whereas greater income equality is associated with greater happiness … (View Post)

I think the reason he won the second time is… People don’t like inflation and blamed the incumbents The US has a very strong 2-party system, so if you don’t vote D, you have to vote R So much US trad… (View Post)

It’s difficult to interpret hypothetical polling in a way. The question asks “could”, but it appears some people are answering “should”. The Government could do any of those things, and I don’t think… (View Post)

It is perfectly possible to invade Iran. We did in the 1940s. But it would require far more military power than the US or Israel have yet devoted to the theatre. So, whatever @BartholomewRoberts want… (View Post)

Yes, he's bombing with no obvious purpose as opposed to occupying with no obvious purpose. (View Post)