I quite like PEWTY - Protecting Europe Without The Yanks "Putin has to understand that if he attacks a PEWTY country there'll be hell to pay. Russia has a large army but it's no match for PEWTY.… (View Post)

There are two key changes, I think. Russia returning to imperialist aggression in Europe and America losing interest in European security. Each has fed the other to create the current situation - a v… (View Post)

That's correct on his personal failings (and he should resign for this) but it's churlish to deny his talents as a fixer, organiser and administrator. He's not your standard establishment mediocrity … (View Post)

Yep. He's a massive problem but to an extent is only catalysing what was festering anyway - Europe's lack of strength and cohesion on defence. (View Post)

Perhaps Mandelson can resign and in an act of contrition and restitution bring down Trump as he goes. (View Post)