Yes but I'm not sure austerity actually drove productivity. I think it just reduced outputs (but in a way that was hidden for a decade or so, and that we are now struggling to cope with). (View Post)

Perhaps. Though there were plenty within the southern states that opposed slavery (and some within the northern states that still wanted it). Still, I take your point that the dividing line is less c… (View Post)

It's not. Arguable, that is. Take, for example, USAID. The realpolitik behind that benefits the average American not a jot. It plays into their prejudices, sure, but that's a different thing. It's a … (View Post)

Parrot incoherent alt eight nonsense if you like, just don't expect anyone to take you seriously. Which is a shame as when you bother to actually engage you aren't afraid to argue coherently for the … (View Post)

Agreed, but again those sorts of sensible arguments are how we get to complex planning regulations. Effective planning IS complex. If we are determined to simplify it speedily and clunkily to get mor… (View Post)