Esp in autocracies (but not necessarily eg Trump USA) there can be a total disconnect between the national interest (which means the quality of life for the average joe or joanna in said nation) and … (View Post)

That was a good F1 season. Plenty of storylines and no single driver dominating. The best of my season bets was selling Lewis Hamilton. Only a small net profit overall though due to a couple of less … (View Post)

I think it'd be easier to move on if everbody acknowledged three things. Leave won the vote fair and square. Brexit therefore had to hapoen. It was nevertheless a mistake. (View Post)

Streeting is a near cert imo. But dyor obvs. (View Post)

It's possible he knows it's absurd and that's part of the pleasure. The ultimate point (and thrill) of power in the hands of a tyrant is to abuse it. Of course he is full of himself an… (View Post)