It definitely is as old as the hills, but is so often couched in purely economic terms. I'd turn it around. As we become more prosperous (yes, yes, I know, but in the long run...) we have a choi… (View Post)

@BartholomewRoberts I don't often agree with your posts (though often find them informative), but this is enjoyably succint and accurate (as far as I'm aware - I didn't know that it wa… (View Post)

Or, just possibly, they speak from a certain perspective with integrity i.e. they genuinely believe their solution is the best one, based on lots of expertise. Or even: there is variation within any … (View Post)

Also, to challenge @JosiasJessop's claim that relative wealth inequalities don't matter, there is a good body of economic research that claims relative wealth inequality is actually much mo… (View Post)

Agreed a 'balance of powers' is probably good for many, not just Britain (assuming the major wars remain cold), and I think I'm persuaded by your view of the future over mine. Thanks. (View Post)