Firstly, the government doesn't legislate in instances like this, parliament does. That's an important distinction: the government is subject to the authority of the Courts, parliament is not. Second… (View Post)

For about the millionth time, no he doesn't, because he can't. There are rules (which didn't necessarily exist, or not to their current level of restrictions) which prevent candidates from running un… (View Post)

I think that considerably overrates the importance of local elections to No 10 or to the public. Yes, they'll be horrible results for the Tories but in a week, that will still just be background nois… (View Post)

This is bald-men-fighting-over-a-comb stuff though. Trump is running at 60% in the primary race. It's possible that Haley wins Iowa, though I don't think it likely. It's a very outside chance she win… (View Post)

You'll have noticed that I didn't say *distinct* ancestors! Obviously, geography and social barriers limit the speed of distinct ancestor numbers well before the constraints of overall population siz… (View Post)