I think this is right. As China becomes more wealthy and politically powerful Xi is using that wealth and power to secure China’s borders and its resource interests beyond those borders. It is deeply… (View Post)

That’s horrific. So much so that I hope it is somehow fake. Thanks for posting this stuff. I don’t really feel it’s appropriate to ‘like’ it but do value it. (View Post)

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)