That's my expectation too. (View Post)

A smallish country colonising a third of the planet consigns itself thereafter to (relative) decline. So if his contribution was the 'managed' bit then that's a plus. But you're correct on the main p… (View Post)

"Lashings of"? (View Post)

Far too many "rich horrible old men" running countries if you ask me. It seems to be what you get if you dispense with democracy and sometimes (eg the USA) even if you don't. (View Post)

Yes, you have to "LOL" else you'll go mad. (View Post)