The English speaking Russians I’ve met have always been pleasant and kind, whether in Russia or overseas. I have had some very able to explain the appeal of Putinism, which was always seen by them as… (View Post)

The irony is that at “new” energy prices, the govt could spank whopping high guaranteed offtake prices on tidal and mass offshore wind and the private sector would do the rest. Come on Tories, unleas… (View Post)

There are some unsavoury bitter characters here that wouldn’t dare be so impertinent to you irl in case you gave them the Will Smith treatment. Don’t let them get you down. Your views on some matters… (View Post)

England have realistic ambitions to win it. Iran first up might be tricky because such matches almost always are, but it should be a win for England if they’re focused on going all the way. Then the … (View Post)

Wes Streeting looks a better contender for the Reds. There are any number for the blues but Tugendhat, Wallace or Hunt come to mind. (View Post)