I presume that question is based on the hypothesis that 1865 didn't happen? I don't think it is a logical extension though. But either way, and on whatever issue, hard-coding any rights to that exten… (View Post)

On the Tories, stupid choice, although perhaps a necessary one in the circumstances. They lost on delivery, not ideology. If the economy, public services and Brexit had been successful in 2024 they'd… (View Post)

Relative approval ratings are not a set of good indicators when one leader or another is either on their way out or very new to the job. Plus, in this case, the Tories have a legacy on image and perc… (View Post)

A nuclear reactor is a pretty small thing though. Judging by the missiles they launches last week, they're not accurate enough to hit, even with a swarm attack, though of course they might get lucky.… (View Post)

Because it's an echo of a timeless world that's mostly now past. There's romance, history, adventure, the unknown. Or at least there is in the right mindset. I crossed four European borders on the sa… (View Post)