Sorry, missed this. Yes I see your point and I think reducing the disconnection between politicians and the population they serve is healthy, if sometimes a bit messy. My fear is that the current rou… (View Post)

I wasn’t aware of Alan’s views on Rory! But that’s just what I mean about the quality of the header - I can take something from it despite our differences of views. (View Post)

Very much agree. When I say I can see why developing nations might pick such a model, I mean the leaders of those nations not the populace. I’m not advocating such a choice in the slightest. Though, … (View Post)

I wholeheartedly agree on the relative economic decline (obvs not absolute). But we should not welcome the decline in western values (or at least the values the west professes to hold - hypocrisy is … (View Post)

For me, this is one of the best headers I’ve read all year. It takes a step back, considers the long view, and starts a conversation. Alan, I don’t share many of your political views, which made me a… (View Post)